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A weekly podcast from the Simple Church with multiple shows on a variety of topics. There will be different shows in this feed each week: Parent Stuff with Evan Semanco - A weekly conversation to help parents win Never Too Young with Max Ellis - A teenager from the High School Ministry encouraging other teenagers Blessed is She with Reagan Hodge - Reagan talks to teenage girls about faith, school, and life That’s Neat! with Blake Lawson and Friends - Blake and friends discuss what’s going on in culture to help parents and students navigate complicated issues
Episodes
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Every week on the Parent Stuff Podcast host Evan Semanco wants to help you win as a parent in 30 minutes or less, and over the next couple weeks we have a series with people working in schools to talk about the pandemic and what it's been like working to make school happen.
As parents, most of us have kids in the public education system and all our lives have been affected by the pandemic in different ways. Today we talk to Eric Lee, the assistant principal at Cope Middle School about he pandemic and middle school, helping lead in a pandemic, and what teachers and staff have done to adjust.
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to this podcast.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Every week on the Parent Stuff Podcast host Evan Semanco wants to help you win as a parent in 30 minutes or less, and over the next couple weeks we have a series with people working in schools to talk about the pandemic and what it's been like working to make school happen.
As parents, most of us have kids in the public education system and all our lives have been affected by the pandemic in different ways. Today we talk to Theresa Haigler, the secretary at Bossier Elementary School about how the pandemic has hit the lowest income school in Bossier Parish, her experiences as the frontline of the school as a secretary, and what she wishes parents of elementary school age kids knew.
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to this podcast.
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Our favorite professional counselor Peri Reed from Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center comes on this Valentines Week to talk about the birds and the bees, when your kids should date, and more general tips for how to talk to your kids at any age. Below are resources mentioned in the episode:
Links:
Peris Counseling Service: https://sites.google.com/view/perisplaytherapy/parent-resources
Phase Guides for Every Age: https://phaseguides.com
Pew Research on Teen Dating: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/interactives/online-romance/
Everybody Loves Raymond Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4iMm4yz8I
Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org
Peri's Previous Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parent-stuff-podcast/id1529171151?i=1000542701845
Books:
Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom
The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality Paperback by Luke Gilkerson
Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds Hardcover by Kristen A. Jenson
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to this podcast.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
We are back for our third season of the Parent Stuff Podcast! Every week we want to help you win as a parent in 30 minutes or less, and today we brought on our Middle School Pastor & resident Gen-Z-er Blake Lawson along with Backstage with the Simple Church podcast co-host Scott Odom to talk about 3 things that older elementary - high school kids are probably already talking about.
Our hope is you would learn a little about this topic and have some conversations with your kids (based on their ages of course) and create some good conversations together as a family.
1. Birds Aren’t Real
2. The Book of Boba Fett
3. What is the Metaverse
If you have a middle school student, make sure to follow @theMSMtv on Instagram to stay connected and informed about what's coming up, as well as @theHSMtv for high school students.
Don't miss the student ministry Family Dinner at Shanes in Bossier on February 16th.
Text Blake 1-850-460-5765
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to this podcast.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with his 6 year old daughter, Norah, to wrap up Season 2 of the Parent Stuff Podcast. We'll be back in 2022 with a new season and more practical parenting advice to help you win as a parent.
We'd love for you to join us this holiday season for all the ways to serve together as a family and have fun with The Simple Church. Check out www.HolidaySurvivalGuide.tv for all the info and ways to signup!
Referenced in the Episode:
Feed, Skate, Serve December 12th: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
Get the December Family Experience in a Box: www.theFX.tv
Intro & Outro Song: Come On! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance by Sufjan Stevens
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review wherever you are listening to this podcast!
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
On this episode of Parent Stuff, hosts Jonah Boaz and Blake Lawson take over to talk different phases of life with Care Pastor Bryan Reed. Bryan is an empty nester, Jonah is about to become a parent for the first time so he's "nesting", and Blake is still transitioning out of the nest. We hope this conversation helps you in whatever phase you're parenting!
We'd love for you to join us this holiday season for all the ways to serve together as a family and have fun with The Simple Church. Check out www.HolidaySurvivalGuide.tv for all the info and ways to signup!
Referenced in the Episode:
Feed, Skate, Serve December 12th: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
Get the December Family Experience in a Box: www.theFX.tv
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review wherever you are listening to this podcast!
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with professional counselor Peri Reed on how to survive the holidays as a parent. Peri offers helpful, practical advice on ways to help your kids adjust to change, talk about a divorce or death in the family, and what to do to build relationships with your kids now. We'd love for you to join us this holiday season for all the ways to serve together as a family and have fun with The Simple Church. Check out www.HolidaySurvivalGuide.tv for all the info and ways to signup!
Referenced in the Episode:
Feed, Skate, Serve December 12th: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
Get the December Family Experience in a Box: www.theFX.tv
Intro & Outro Song:
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review wherever you are listening to this podcast!
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with our Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton about Operation Christmas Child, instilling gratitude and fighting entitlement in our kids, an update on the situation in Haiti, and some upcoming ways for you and your family to #DoGood and make some memories this holiday season. Go to www.HolidaySurvivalGuide.tv for all the info and ways to signup!
Referenced in the Episode:
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-take-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays/
https://childmind.org/article/4-ways-to-make-the-holidays-better-for-kids/
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-handle-holidays-after-a-death-in-the-family/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parent-stuff-podcast/id1529171151?i=1000508477214
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parent-stuff-podcast/id1529171151?i=1000535156111
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parent-stuff-podcast/id1529171151?i=1000496511313
Feed, Skate, Serve December 12th: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
Get the December Family Experience in a Box: www.theFX.tv
Intro & Outro Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqAjWUAlJ-0
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review wherever you are listening to this podcast!
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with return guest Britney Spivey, a mom of 4 boys, business owner, and Enneagram fan (she's an Enneagram 2). Britney opens up about being pregnant during a pandemic, the difficulties her family experienced trying to get pregnant, and why she is a strong believer in Christian Counseling.
Referenced in the Episode:
Britney's Previous Parent Stuff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parent-stuff-podcast/id1529171151?i=1000497259984
The Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch: https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/life-and-relationships/parenting/how-to-become-a-tech-wise-family.html
Clint Davis Counseling Services: https://clintdaviscounseling.com
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review wherever you are listening to this podcast!
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks to Kelly Lawson, a military contractor who retired from the Air Force, and is a dad of 3 kids, one of whom is Blake Lawson, the Middle School Pastor at the Simple Church. Blake & his dad reflect back on being an Air Force family and moving on a regular basis, adjusting as parents to new environments, and ultimately deciding as a family for Amy, Kelly's wife & Blake's mom, to decide to home school the kids.
Referenced in the Episode:
Evan's Viral TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8afDWC4/
Calebs Friend Ethan's Viral Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/COgSgftBme7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Christian Parent Squid Game Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/squid-game/
Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv.
If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts
Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review wherever you are listening to this podcast!