As Mother's Day approaches the corner, Nate has a roundtable discussion with some mothers of Calvary Monterey. Nate and ladies discuss some parenting methods, practical ways of mothering, insights to everyday life. We hope this episode gives great wisdom and biblical insight as you mother, prepare for motherhood, or glean for a mom you know.
Read moreKingdom Kids, pt.3: We Should Know The Kingdom Is Received With Childlike Faith (Mark 10:15-16)
Kingdom Kids, pt.3: We Should Know The Kingdom Is Received With Childlike Faith
(Mark 10:15-16)
I've read and heard many (contradictory) interpretations of what Jesus meant. Scholars and pastors run wild with the child analogy Jesus used. I understand. Talking up children's innocence, spontaneity, eagerness, or joy is tempting. And children are incredible—gifts from God—but Jesus wasn't praising a virtue he saw in children. As someone once said, "There are two types of people in the world. Those who think mankind is essentially good at the core, and those who have a toddler."
Read moreKingdom Kids, pt.2: We Should Remember Childlike People Have The Kingdom (Mark 10:14)
Kingdom Kids, pt.2: We Should Remember Childlike People Have The Kingdom
(Mark 10:14)
What does this mean? We must recall how the disciples felt about Jesus, the kingdom, and these children to answer this question. They thought he was the Messiah, meaning they thought he would pick up King David's reign and make Israel a super-nation. They thought the kingdom was Israel only, meaning they were hoping for an immediate and external reign of Christ. And they thought these children were small and insignificant—merely kids in need of others to care for them—not worthy of the glory of the kingdom.
Read moreKingdom Kids, pt.1 : We Should Help The Next Generation Get To Jesus (Mark 10:13-14)
Kingdom Kids, pt.1 : We Should Help The Next Generation Get To Jesus
(Mark 10:13-14)
First, there are those who brought the children to Jesus. They were likely parents and older siblings, people who loved each child. They wanted this famous rabbi to bless the children, so they brought them to Jesus for a rabbinical touch of his hands.
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | Pastor Matt Kehler on Expressive Individualism's Impact On Parenting
Nate and Matt Kehler have a deep talk on the topic of expressive individualism and the impact that that has had on today's society and specifically on children. Matt gives insight on how parents can approach this topic with kids, when it is healthy to discuss and have conversations with kids.
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | Pastor Geoff Buck on 4 Strategies To Help You Parent Your Adult Children
Pastor Geoff Buck joins the podcast to have a deep discussion with Nate about strategies and practices to help parent adult children. Geoff and Nate talk about the key elements of how to best love adult children, care for adult children, encourage adult children, and also have fun with your adult child. This is very encouraging episode to anyone who has adult children or is preparing as your kids grow up. If you are an adult and struggle with your relationship with your parents or seeking a deeper relationship with your parents, then this is for you as well!
Read more4 Strategies To Help You Parent Adult Children
4 Strategies To Help You Parent Adult Children
Christina and I are in a season of preparation, readying ourselves for the inevitable departure into adulthood of all our daughters. With our first recently off to college, we have begun more intentionally seeking wisdom from others on how to parent adult children. (4 Minutes/1100 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Does My Parenting Style Teach Obedience?
Does My Parenting Style Teach Obedience?
Archival Post
Does my parenting style teach obedience? Can I teach a version of obedience that is also freeing? A version where they know the boundaries, yet feel free operating within them? Or do I teach obedience that is void of relationship?
Read moreArchival Post: Does My Parenting Style Promote Spousal Oneness?
Does My Parenting Style Promote Spousal Oneness?
Archival Post
Something mysterious was declared over the first marriage. After telling the man to leave his father and mother, God told him to be joined to his wife. “The two,” God said, “Will be one flesh.”
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: Dad's Mouth - Using Words Well
Dad's Mouth - Using Words Well
Archival Post & Podcast