The Not On My Watch Podcast

What do you do when you are committed to seeing your children live for Jesus but do not feel supported by those around you?  In fact, what if those who should be among your greatest advocates in parenting mock you for seeking to honor Christ as you raise your children?  In this episode, we discuss what every influencer of the next generation must keep in mind when they find themselves in the cross...

There is a growing chasm between biblical Christianity and modern Christian culture that faithful followers of Christ must understand if we desire to remain effective in the world.  Whereas biblical Christianity calls us to follow Jesus, Christian culture teaches us to follow humanistic inclinations.  In this episode, we discuss how the emerging culture of Christianity teaches us to pursue decepti...

Being a Swiftie is all the rage but we're not jumping on the bandwagon....and we think you might want to take a second look at what you are endorsing to your kids, grandkids and the young people you are influencing!  Taylor Swift, much more than an influential cultural icon, perpetuates a worldview not consistent with that of the Bible.  In this episode, we challenge listeners to think critically...

October is here, which means that it is Pastor's Appreciation month!  But what is the perfect gift to give your pastor?  In this episode, we discuss what every pastor REALLY wants for Pastor's Appreciation but may not tell you.  It may surprise you to know that the most impactful gift to your pastor is often the least expensive and overlooked. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.co...

Research on the marriage and family life of ministry leaders uncovers disturbing trends.  Among these are the challenges experienced by ministry spouses who feel that they cannot be honest about some of the unique stressors they face.  In this episode, we discuss some of the pressures that pastor's wives experience and how everyone in the congregation can do something to minister to this hurting a...

There is a group of heroes in the church that often go unnoticed.  However, these warriors endure adversity that few imagine and see the unfortunate underbelly of church ministry.  These are also those that experience the incredible blessing when a family walks in their God-given calling to pastor a church.  In this second episode of our church series, we talk about why pastors' kids are heroes an...

Isn't complaining in church wrong?  What if I have a legitimate concern?  I don't want to be labeled a trouble maker?  Confusion and uncertainty abound regarding the appropriateness of offering a complaint. In this episode, Jeff and Rochelle discuss how to effectively share a criticism in church.  If you want to be a great leader, great follower, and a champion of church health, cultivating the ne...

So, what's the deal with less and less people getting married?  Not even just not getting married, they don't even have a desire to get married someday!  Join us on this podcast, where we discuss the trends of a generation avoiding marriage and what we can actually do to impact others to buck the trends and actually see marriage as the God given gift it is! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https:...

In this second installment, we turn our attention exclusively to identifying four types of people that seek to block your marriage from health and vitality. We discuss practical ways of how we can address each blocker, realizing that we do not have to be affected by their influence. Dealing with marriage blockers can bring such freedom to your marriage! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m....

Believe it or not there are people and things that seek to destroy your marriage.  However, in this world of the quick fix, much marriage literature does not pay sufficient attention to how to go about building a marriage that survives these forces.  What do we need to do to build a marriage that survives such antagonism?  What are some practical ways that we can address each blocker as we experie...

From an increase in airline violence among adults to children who refuse to engage in regular everyday activities, it is clear that we currently live in a society that is in regression.  Parents, spouses, and leaders can reverse this disturbing trend by modeling an uncommon characteristic that has the potential to change the environment.  In this episode, we discuss the power and priceless commodi...

I am a parent and I love my child!  But can I be friends with them?  How do I balance friendship and the task of parenting?  Should this even be my goal? We answer these questions and many others as we discuss a topic that SO MANY parents are thinking about.  One thing is for sure.  This question demands a thoughtful response if healthy lifelong relationships between parent and child are to be for...

In this episode, we discuss the question that parents with kids from all age groups are asking.  Moving beyond simplistic solutions, we provide a framework for thinking about this issue in light of preparing our children for healthy marriages.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast   Subscribe on Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dee...

It is already upon us!  It’s hard to believe school supply shopping is finishing up and we are getting ready to return to school.  In this very practical episode, we discuss some important principles that every family can engage in to prepare themselves for the school year that lies ahead.  It all begins at home!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast   Sub...

The debate continues to rage about whether or not Christians have the freedom to drink alcohol.  In this episode, we seek to raise the level of conversation about this topic above the predictable, “I am free to indulge as long as I am doing it in moderation.”  We expose this lie and many others in an episode that is designed to help us think deeply about alcohol consumption in a world of addiction...

The Church should be the last place that any person should encounter meanness.  However, what are we to do when we see it in action or are the recipients of it?  In this episode, we discuss what every person can do to make sure that hostility inside the church is not welcome.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast   Subscribe on Apple Podcast:  https://podc...

Is it true that you can love Jesus and cuss a little?  Far from being an innocent t-shirt people may wear, a country song, or a meme you have seen on social media, this phrase represents a belief system that is contrary to a biblical worldview.  In this episode, we discuss the truth behind this statement…without dropping bombs.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeproot...

Transgenderism is an issue that confronts every family and every parent.  However, the question remains, "How do I talk to my kids about this confusing topic?"  In this episode, we discuss ways to talk to your children about transgenderism at each stage of their development.  Whether they are a toddler, school age, tween, or a teen, it is important that we understand that we must talk to our child...

Is it true that we only have 18 summers with our children to make a lasting connection with them?  In this episode, we expose this myth and offer another way of approaching relationship with our children. We do not have to adopt a fear and guilt based approach to parenting.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast   Subscribe on Apple Podcast:  https://podcas...

What does the #1 show on Amazon Prime, Bill Gothard, and purity culture have in common?  In this episode, we discuss the current rage against purity culture resulting from a documentary that has captured the nation’s attention and why we as followers of Christ must remain vocal about this issue.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast Subscribe on Apple Podc...

Statistics tell us that the family dinner is nearly extinct all the while spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional health is plummeting at alarming rates.  In this episode, we discuss the tremendous power inherent in this very practical habit and how a return to the family dinner can help change the trajectory of a family in crisis.   The family dinner is not a silver bullet but an important ing...

Are there markers of maturity along the way of parenting?  How do I know if we’re heading in the right direction?  What’s the goal in parenting?   There are markers of maturity for toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens.  It’s time for instructing, training, guiding and then launching our kids into adulthood - ready for all that God has for them!  Check out this episode to find out about the various ma...

“Mom, but every other kid has a cell phone!”  Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean that you should - dare to be different! Parents, check out today’s podcast about some of things to consider before purchasing your child a cell phone.

Following Christ involves doing hard things.  In this episode, we talk about the “why”, “how”, and “what” of a hard thing we engaged in over the past six years and how Jesus offers each of us the opportunity to do something difficult. Spiritual growth happens through adversity not in the absence of it.

Truth tellers are often privately congratulated for their strength and courage but publicly met with silence.  Why is it that in a world desperate for the truth there are so few willing to take a stand that might cost them something?  In this episode, we discuss this strange phenomenon and the dangers of truth telling.