Lift: Practical Faith

Send a text We will ask our elementary students how they are doing with school, friends, family, and faith.  It is good as parents to hear from the children in our lives. This podcast is a check-in with two elementary school students.  If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text How are our kids doing? We interview two high school seniors. We ask them questions about school, college applications, job searches, and of course, faith. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Today we interview Robert Hasley, our Senior Pastor about how he has helped families over the years build faith into their homes when we as parents don’t feel qualified.  2020 has had so many different variables and changes, faith has been a constant.   If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to se...

Send a text We are starting Hope Squad at St. Andrew this fall. Hope Squads reduce youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and are trained by advisors. St. Andrew is one of the first churches in America to launch this program. This program is nationally known for its ability to connect students with...

Send a text The election season is upon us, and our children will be hearing political ads and varying opinions as we approach November 2020.  Adults have a hard time having political discussions about political matters. How can we have a healthy conversation with our families about the upcoming political season?  Today we will interview Jenny Gomez, from https://koonsfuller.com/consultant/jenny-g...

Send a text How can we as parents check in with our children to see how they are doing in this time of unknown?   We interview Deborah Dobbs and Beka Mullins from, https://counselingplace.org/ asking how we do mental health check-in with our family in this uncertain time.  They give practical ways to have mental health conversations with our children as we start a new rhythm in the fall of 2020. ...

Send a text How can we as parents walk alongside our students, especially our Middle School and High Schoolers. We speak with Michael Agnew, the director of St. Andrew UMC Student Ministry.   He has a great perspective on how our students are dealing with the current stressors. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmey...

Send a text Our "babies" are going to Kindergarten. How do we prepare them and prepare ourselves for this transition?  We speak with Pride Mersbach, Director of St. Andrew Preschool. Pride has helped hundreds of families prepare for the transition from preschool to elementary school. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an eve...

Send a text  | Middle school and high school feel like a giant jump for our children. How do we prepare our children and ourselves for this transition?  | We interview Jeff Banner, a principal in Plano IDS. We ask questions about how to prepare our students for middle school and high school. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event...

Send a text Our seniors are about to go into the workplace or college. How do parents and students prepare? Roy has sent four of his children to college and has prepared them all for adulthood. He shares what has worked for his family as well as the lessons he has learned.   If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers...

Send a text  | As parents, we are making a decision about school for 2020, based on guidelines, fear, and doubt.  We talk about how to make this decision for your family. We intervew an elementary teacher and a family counselor for added perspective.  If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability...

Send a text Rev. Kim Meyers interviews Jenny Gomez and Dr. Kari Roan about how to have healthy conservations about race with your family. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Parenting Under Pressure: Class 2 If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Parenting Under Pressure: Class 1 If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Marriage: Nurturing your most essential business If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Kim brings in her family to talk about how they are doing in week 4 of the COVID pandemic. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text We talk with an elementary school teacher about the best way to navigate online learning. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text We have taken your Q/A's after living life with social distancing. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Our worlds are looking a little different with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking at the spiritual, medical, and mental toll that this could take on us all. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Our Seniors are about to go into the workplace or college. How do we prepare? Both for us as parents, and for our students. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text How can we address the high rate of depression and anxiety in society today? If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text Hot Topics: Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text How to naviogate parenting when divorce effects our family. If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text How we talk to our children is so very important.  If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.

Send a text The root of the word discipline is in disciple — to teach.  What and how are we teaching our children? If you have any questions, give Kim a shout at kmeyers@standrewmethodist.org. Want Kim to speak at an event? Go to kimmeyers.org to see availability.