Next Up with Grant Skeldon

In this episode, Grant explores the complex yet rewarding journey of parenting with guests Dave and Sydney Clayton from Ethos Church in Nashville. They offer a faith-based perspective on some of the biggest questions parents face regarding how to raise children with the right balance of discipline, guidance, and compassion—all rooted in biblical principles. Tune in as Dave and Sydney share valuable insights and actionable steps on how to help kids build emotional resilience, integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic. Whether you are navigating early childhood or the teenage years, this conversation provides timeless, faith-centered guidance for raising the bar in four key areas that are essential for their children’s long-term success and spiritual growth.

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Scott Hamilton is Next Up with Grant Skeldon and Will Chung. Including:

• Suffering and Mastery.
• Adoption. Rejection.
• Chronic Pain.
• Courage.

Do you ever feel guilty that you don’t pray enough? Or that when you do pray, your prayers are bad, boring or empty? In this episode of NextUp, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk all things prayer with brothers Addison and Alec Bevere from Messenger International. They uncover the disconnect many of us have about prayer, helping us understand it’s not a formula to solve, but an experience to share. Listen in and discover how you can trade boring, empty prayers for real connection with God. — Resources: Check out Addison’s new book: Words with God

In this episode, Grant talks with Luke Lezon, the pastor of Lifebridge Church in Orlando, about the challenges and triumphs of revitalizing a mega church in your twenties. Luke shares his personal journey of embracing big responsibilities, even when feeling unprepared, and offers insights on how to overcome the criticism that often comes with being a young leader. Listen in as they dive into four key leadership challenges that every young leader must tackle when stepping into a major role and how to have confidence that God will provide support through difficult times. This conversation is packed with practical advice on how to lead purpose, no matter your age. Resources

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