Keeping It Young

If you've listened to Keeping It Young for long, you've probably heard Dave refer to the "family altar" but what exactly does he mean when he says that? The next few episodes will explain exactly what he means! In this episode, you heard Dave and Bethlie reference a past episode on Deuteronomy 6. Here is the link to part 1 of that 7 episode series. Here are the notes from today's episode. The Fami...

We conclude this series this week with Part 3. To make it easier for you to remember the outline for the last two weeks we've included all three weeks below.  Part 1 It is hard. Life is busy all by itself, but caring for aging parents doubles or triples the load. Some parents are pretty much on their own all the way through life, but others need lots of help and care.   As much as possible, plan a...

Part 2 Caring for aging parents is hard! Dave and Bethlie discuss practical ways you navigate these difficult times.  If you are in this season, or will be in this season, we trust this content will be a help.  If you know of someone who could use this, please share it.    4. It needs to be a WE affair and not a ME affair Get everyone involved Brothers and sisters a Aunts and uncles Sons and daugh...

Caring for aging parents is hard! Dave and Bethlie discuss practical ways you navigate these difficult times.  If you are in this season, or will be in this season, we trust this content will be a help.  If you know of someone who could use this, please share it.  \ Caring for Aging Parents It is hard. Life is busy all by itself, but caring for aging parents doubles or triples the load. Some paren...

Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. Try exercise Try counsel Try meditation Try lifestyle changes Try prayer Try family changes Try training Try spanking Spanking is a simple method of amplifying the consequences of negative behavior at a time when the negative behavior is not as BIG of a deal If you choose to use medication, use them sparingly Sma...

Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast   1.  Meds and special needs: often asked question and often commented matter (both for and against) Meds are here to stay Most everyone uses meds in some way Some are pharmaceutical Some are natural Some are spooky We...

Do you know someone who could benefit from this series?  Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit?  Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us!  See you next week.   Take aways from Renea's session (Episode 265 adn 266 Have Faith in God Get all the help you can get Patiently train them Have a journal to write the journey and the m...

For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 2 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina.  The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series?  Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Educat...

For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 1 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina.  The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series?  Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Educat...

Thanks for joining us for Part 4 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2, and 3  here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us! Part 3 1) Parent's must train children 2) Paren'ts must bring them up/norture them. Epis...

Thanks for joining us for Part 3 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2 here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us!   Episode 263 Notes 3. Recognize that God's commands are the same Parent's must train children H...

Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. But first..Dave and Bethlie answer a question from a listener. "What do yall recommend to do for family devotions with a 2 year old, and even how often?" Make family devotions simple and easy Read to   your little one This trains them to sit and listen Memorize 1 verse with your little one Say it to them over and...

Dave and Bethlie are BACK!  In today's episode Dave and Bethlie tackle a very important question from a listener about how to train a 3 year old with a big imagination to not lie.   Later on in the episode Dave and Bethlie begin their series on raising a child with special needs. Thanks for joining us and enjoy this episode!   Question from a listener Would you be able to share tips on how to trai...

The last few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon.  In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 3 of a series e...

For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon.  In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 2 of a seri...

For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon.  In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 1 of a seri...

Join Dave and Bethlie as the discuss a sensitive yet prevalent issue in our culture today.   What do you do when your child has been caught viewing porn? Be thankful for the "caught" Be matter of fact Begin the conversation What happened? How long has this been happening? What have you been viewing? How did you access it? Be willing to disciple for the long haul 1. Psalm 119:9-11 God's Word cleans...

Part 3: 3.  Be wise in your approach Questions that should be asked before a relationship becomes serious Not all of these are deal breakers, but they need wise examination and counsel Your spiritual testimony No Unequal yoke with someone who is not a believer Virginity Porn Drugs/alcohol Debt Your friends saw the red flags . Your family voiced their concerns. But you were so caught up in the exci...

Join Dave and Bethlie for part 2 of this series on Thoughts for Singles About Finding A Spouse. Here is the book Dave and Bethlie recommends Get Married by Brad Wilcox   2. Be Practical In Your Approach Be open to dating Be friendly Be where other singles are Be preparing Be more Biblical than cultural Focus on Character (more than image) Focus on prepared Be willing to ask for help Allow others t...

Thoughts for Singles about Finding a Spouse Think Wisely about Marriage Genesis 2 - not good for the man to be alone Hebrews 13:4 - marriage is honorable Honorable means valuable; of great price; precious (minerals or diamonds) Brad Wilcox, professor of Sociology at U of Virginia Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families; and Save Civilization Marriage binds men to the...

How To Enjoy Singleness Part 2 3. Redeem your time Don't be a couch potato Don't be glued to instagram and all the negative emotions that can result Stay fit Eat well Have devotions 4. Build a life Get a good job A good job is one you love One to which you are committed One where you can use your gifts and talents Make a living Buy a house Take care of your stuff Keep a clean house Keep a nice yar...

Join Dave and Bethlie as they provide practicle steps that you can use to enjoy singleness. Stay Sweet Serve Throw a party Invest in others Serve family Serve in church     3. Redeem Your Time

3.  Try to meet each other's needs Intimacy = closeness, love, gentle care A spouse is called by God to meet the other's needs I Corinthians 7:1-5 The husband has sexual needs that can only be met by the wife The wife has sexual needs that can only be met by the husband We are to fulfill those needs We are not to allow Satan to tempt us to fulfill those needs elsewhere We are only to refrain with...

In this episode of Keeping It Young , Dave and Bethlie dive into the important topic of keeping the bedroom alive and fresh in marriage. They discuss how seasons of life impact intimacy, the importance of thinking about each other in 'that way,' and how open communication can strengthen a couple's connection.  How do you keep the bedroom alive and fresh? 1.  Think about each other in "that way" "S...

3.  Discern Your spouse's needs or desires Insecurity may mean your spouse has a need you can meet Sexually your spouse may need more (or less) The issue here is whether or not you are focused on your need or your spouse's need Each of us should be willing to give of ourselves for the sexual needs of our spouse Just practically Maybe he has a hobby that you can attempt to enjoy Maybe she like Hall...