Port City Parents Podcast

In episode 054 we hear from Don and Buffy Brown on how they parent kids in several phases. The Browns have been intentionally parenting their kids in so many ways and they have some great insight for us all. You also hear about how the podcast got it's new co-host.

In episode 053 of the Parent Network Podcast we interview Gina Fimbel on "How to Talk to Your Kids (and Yourself) About Racism." As parents, we are obviously in a unique position to lead our kids in a healthy way, but some of us need to do a little internal work ourselves. If you are a white parent, we hope this conversation will continue to open your eyes to a world we all need to see. If you are...

In episode 052 Sass talks to Shelly Kinder and Erica Svab about some really practical parenting ideas as our time of quarantine continues. They offer some simple suggestions and share about real moments from their family life in this season. They also share about a family challenge you can participate in.

In episode 051 of the Parent Network Podcast we step into talking about how parents of college students can lead their kids during this season. We have a conversation with Clay Everett and Kailyn Johnston from the college ministry at Port City and we learn what they are hearing and observing from college students. We then interview the Griffin family who have a college student back at home for thi...

In episode 050 we welcome back a familiar voice of the podcast to celebrate a big milestone. We also hear from Mike Ashcraft in the midst of the current crisis and we get some great insight and encouragement in how to lead our kids during this season of life.

In episode 049 of the Parent Network Podcast Sass, Shelly Kinder, Erica Svab, and Michelle Hufham talk about practical ways to help your family while under a “stay at home” order. We talk about everything from school to meals to good ole family fun. We’re all in the same boat and we hopefully give you some practical ideas to help your family navigate these strange times.

In Episode 048 we have a few great conversations about parenting through the coronavirus including an interview with Evans and Natalie Baggs. Sass, Rich Biagini, and Brett Eddy also talk about what our church is offering for kids, students, and parents in this season.

In episode 047 Sass talks to Lead Pastor Mike Ashcraft about our world's current situation with COVID-19, our church's response, and how we as parents can lead our families through times such as these. Share this with a friend!

In Episode 046 our friend Kyle VanZandt shares great insight from several perspectives. Kyle and his wife Lorin are the parents of two daughters, and Kyle served for several years in the student ministry at PC3. Kyle gives us some great parenting ideas and wisdom that will help you with your kids. Make sure to like and share this episode and any episodes that help you as a parent.

As we head into Daddy-Daughter Dance week, we decided to get some wisdom from a dad of daughters. In episode 045 we hear from Taylor Swander about a few things you can do as the dad of daughters to build and keep a deeper connection. Taylor has some great ideas as a dad as well as insight from what he sees in his role in student ministry at PC3. Share this episode with any dad you know with daught...

In episode 044 we start the new year talking to Javi and Lauren Mendoza about what it means to live as a family on mission. There are so many great layers and nuggets to this conversation so give it a listen and share it with your friends!

In episode 043 we hear from a group of students about what they need from their parents to help them grow in their faith. Sass and Rich Biagini discuss what we heard from these students and offer some insights and encouragements for us all.

In episode 042 we talk to Mike Ashcraft about the current series at PC3 called "No Ordinary Family." We've been talking about a new way to look at the family and its purpose in God's kingdom. This episode will give you a lot of great things to think about and discern how to implement in your family, whatever it may look like.

In Episode 41 we have a great conversation with our friend Ashley Bohinc about the pressure and stress we put on our kids when it comes to sports, school, and performance.  This one gives us as parents a lot to think about!

In Episode 040 we continue our "Interviews from Camp" and talk with Ashley Bohinc. Ashley has served in family ministry for a long time and currently works for Orange. We talk about how partnering with parents goes both ways and Ashley gives us some practical advice on connecting our family to voices in the church.

In Episode 039 we continue our "Interviews from camp" and talk with one of the founding fathers of Christian podcasting, Josh Griffin. Josh is a leader, author, speaker, and youth pastor at heart. He has great insight on practical ways we can interact with our kids and lead them in life and faith.

Episode 038 is our first of several "interviews from camp" where we talk to some top notch folks about different parenting topics. While we were at FUSE this past summer, we interviewed our camp speakers who work with kids, teens, and parents every day. They all had great insight on different areas of parenting. In this episode you will hear from Dan Scott from Orange. Dan is a speaker, author, an...

In episode 037 Marcy chats with Rusty and Rachel Knowles about marriage, raising a child with special needs, and so much more. Lots of great insight and encouragement here.

In episode 036 we interview PC3 attender and mom Joscelyn Wiggs. She shares about how she has relied on her faith and relationship with God through some difficult circumstances and single parenting.

In Episode 035 Marcy interviews her friend Lauren Grijalva who’s family is on quite the adventure. They chat about tiny living, life on the road with kids, finding a faith community, and much more. It’s a fun interview as we continue to talk to parents who aren’t quite living the “normal” life.

In Episode 034 we talk to our friends Eric and Amanda Ross on raising three boys and how to navigate family life with a dad who travels.  They give us lots of great insight and encouragement.

In episode 033 Sass and Marcy talk about Father's Day, review a great resource encouraging dads, and talk through some practical advice for dads.

In Episode 031 we talk to our friend Courtney Everett about how to help our kids navigate the growing anxiety that exists in our world today. She gives some great insight on how we can help our kids process their thoughts and emotions in healthy ways.

In Episode 030 we interview Troy Peverall from Agape Counseling Associates fresh off our recent "Redemptive Parenting" seminar.  Troy has some great insight for us as we all seek to take what we've experienced in our past and use it in a healthy way in our parenting.

In Episode 029 we hear part 2 of Marcy's interview with Millie Holloman and Emily Klinefelter about fostering and The Foster Pantry. Also, leave us a review to help get the PN Podcast in front of more parents.