LC Parents Podcast

Just in time to head back to school, pastors Ally Evans and Will Hutcherson are discussing a topic that is heavy on many hearts right now: anxiety. Anxiety is a normal human response to stress, but sometimes it takes more control over us than we would like.

In this episode, Will walks us through common lies anxiety tells us and equips us as parents to combat these lies. Will and Dr. Chinwe Williams' brand new book, Beyond the Spiral, is written both for students and parents. This resource is designed to help students break free of the stronghold of anxiety with Biblical principles and practical action steps. You'll definitely want to tune in for this one!

1. As you listen, be sure to check out the episode discussion guide. These guides are created specifically for parents to go through with other parents, because no one should navigate anxiety alone. Grab a friend or dig into this content with your LifeGroup this week!
2. You might recognize Will's name from LC Parents Episode #14, How to Help your Kids Emotionally Exhale.
3. Invite others in. Will's YouVersion Bible Plan, Seen is a great way to connect with others and learn how we can support our students together.

Time to tap into the ever-elusive minds of teenagers! On this episode, Next Generation Research Specialist, Kara Powell, chats with Ally Evans about the three biggest questions that our teenagers—and really all of us—are asking. They discuss where our kids are looking for answers and how we can help them process in light of the truth found in Jesus.

1. Don’t do this alone. We are meant to be in community. Start or join a LifeGroup and work through the discussion guide today, because we need each other! Check out existing LifeGroups at go2.lc/lifegroups.

2. Invite a few friends to go through the Bible Plan, Showing Empathy, on YouVersion. The first step to helping our kids process these questions is fully empathizing with why they are asking.

3. Pick up a copy of Kara’s book, Three Big Questions that Change Every Teenager, today!

4. LC Parents is on Spotify! If this month’s episode was helpful to you, share it with friends today!

One of the biggest questions every kid has to answer is: Who am I? There are multiple voices that try to inform the answer to that question, and those voices rarely say the same thing at the same volume. James and Ally discuss how we can help our kids cut through the confusion and show up in the world with confidence.

• Don’t do this alone. Engage in biblical community by starting or joining a LifeGroup and working through the discussion guide for this episode together. You can find a group near you at go2.lc/lifegroups
• Check out the START resources and consider working through the Screen Sanity study with your LifeGroup!
• Write your Words to Live By and help your kids do the same. Find Bible Plans and other resources at life.church/media/words-to-live-by/

Growing up, Jason used to chase and capture lizards with his brothers. He quickly learned that when he squeezed a lizard too tightly, it would run for its life as soon as it was released. What happens when we hold our kids tightly like that? Check out this episode to hear what our guest, Jason, and Ally have learned about the beauty of opening our hands as parents.

Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at https://leaders.life.church/lc-parents-podcast-discussion-guides/

On this episode, father-daughter duo, David and Riley, share the secret to great family time and relationships that last. And it’s not rocket science! Throughout the episode, we are encouraged to capitalize on the simple things that happen consistently versus the complex things that only happen occasionally.

Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at https://leaders.life.church/lc-parents-podcast-discussion-guides/