Parent conversations

Providing support on your parenting journey

Being a Christian parent is challenging. Although we have a wonderful resource in God's Word, the Bible doesn't always answer our parenting questions with black and white answers--and neither does "Parent conversations." What "Parent conversations" does provide is real-life perspectives from parents who are struggling with the same questions as you. Have a question? Join the conversation! Submit questions or comments through our contact form.

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Parent conversations: How do parents not let worry get the best of them?

By Jenni Schubring
When I was expecting my first child, I remember someone telling me that having a...
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Parent conversations: How do we teach our kids to value all people?

By Brenda Wagenknecht
We can’t all raise our children in New York City like Tim and Amanda Bourman...
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Parent conversations: When parenting philosophies differ

By Sarah Reik
Is it just me or does it seem like getting along with everyone has gotten...
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Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?

By Dan Nommensen
Being a teen has always involved struggle and angst. The difference today is that a...
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Parent conversations: How can parents maintain a healthy marriage?

By Jenni Schubring
Maintaining a healthy marriage requires work for any couple, but when you add kids into...
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Parent conversations: You might be a Lutheran parent if . . .

By Rob Guenther
Does anyone else feel the weight of all the serious issues we have been dealing...
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Episode 33 – Teaching kids how money works

How can we help our kids to learn to manage the financial resources that God gives them? Linda Buxa shares her family’s approach—and how you can incorporate it in your family.

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Episode 32 – What’s a parent’s role in dating?

The idea of our children dating can be . . . unsettling. Pastor Donn Dobberstein, father of four children ages 15-22, shares his strategies for how to navigate this season of parenting.

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Episode 31 – Facing a parent’s illness as a family

Mom’s sick. Now what? Hear from Kerry Ognenoff on what her family faced during her recent illness.

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Episode 30 – Protecting kids without scaring them 

How do we prepare our children to handle dangerous situations without scaring them? Are we avoiding important conversations? Sarah Reik and Dan Nommensen offer practical tips to help.

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