The Simple Church Podcast Network

Father & Son Podcast: Kelly & Blake Lawson on Air Force Parenting & Homeschooling

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: 

 

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 

 

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

 

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The Triple Blake Podcast: Student Ministry Takeover with Tricky & LB LeVasseur

On this episode of Parent Stuff, hosts Blake Lawson and Jonah Boaz take over to talk to a father / son combo about parenting teenagers and overcoming fear! Tricky aka Blake LeVasseur and his 13 year old son LB come on to share about Tricky's experience building sets for movies like Twilight, out of control Halloween decorations, and adjusting to having his oldest son become a teenager. 

 

If you're looking for a DJ, we highly recommend Louisiana Bounce and Slides! Look them up on Facebook here or contact Tricky at 318-663-3848: https://www.facebook.com/Louisiana-Bounce-and-Slides-LLC-100477978029410 

 

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

 

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Theresa Haigler on Parental Involvement & Intentional Parenting

On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with Theresa Haigler, mom of 2 adult daughters and pastor's wife (married to John) who shares what it was like raising 2 kids in the church as a pastor's wife, the tips and advice for protecting her kids growing up, and choosing to be involved in whatever activities / clubs / sports / ministry her kids were in at that time. 

 

Referenced in the Episode: 

 

Babywise by Dr. Robert Bucknam: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Baby-Wise-Giving-Nighttime/dp/1932740139

 

The Strong Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson: https://www.amazon.com/James-C-Dobson-Strong-Willed-Child/dp/B00HTJW292/ref=sr_1_4?crid=39GZF0330E40A&dchild=1&keywords=the+strong+willed+child+by+dr.+james+dobson&qid=1632408664&s=books&sprefix=the+strong+will%2Cstripbooks%2C193&sr=1-4 

 

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

 

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

 

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Shawn Burch Reflecting on His Daughter Getting Married & Adult Kids

On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with Shawn Burch, a parent of 3 kids, a former youth pastor, and dad who's oldest is now married. Shawn talks about wedding planning / adjusting to life with a married daughter, raising a college son and high school daughter, and his best parenting advice on technology as well as a book recommendation. 

 

Referenced in the Episode: 

 

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

 

Cell Phone Contract for Families: https://theparentcue.org/resources/cell-phone-agreement-2020/

 

It's Just a Phase, the Phase Guides from Orange: https://phaseguides.com

 

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures for Kids: https://amzn.to/3A8kOLF 

 

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! 

Paul and Stacey Reiser on Empty Nesting & Best Parent Advice

On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with Paul and Stacey Reiser, parents of two adult children who reflect back on raising their kids, Stacey deciding to stay home full time instead of being a nurse, Paul balancing career and family, and the best lessons and ideas they picked up parenting. 

 

Referenced in the Episode: 

 

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

 

Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson: https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Up-Boys-James-Dobson/dp/1414391331 

 

Wild at Heart by John Eldredge: https://amzn.to/3z3JZ0p

 

Captivating by Jon & Stasi Eldredge: https://amzn.to/2XeCDdW

 

Cell Phone Contract for Families: https://theparentcue.org/resources/cell-phone-agreement-2020/

 

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! 

Stephen Knight on Having a Child Start Kindergarten & How His Kids Earn Screen Tim

On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with Stephen Knight, a friend who has a 5 year old who just started Kindergarten in August 2020 as well as a 3 year old daughter. Stephen shares his experience launching a child into the schools during a pandemic, adjusting to having to give up a part of the control over his kids, and a creative system they use to limit screen time.

 

Referenced in the Episode: 

 

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

 

Cell Phone Contract for Families: https://theparentcue.org/resources/cell-phone-agreement-2020/

 

Setup Netflix Parental Controls: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/264

 

Stephen's First Parent Stuff Podcast: https://apple.co/3k4BnTc 

 

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures for Kids: https://amzn.to/3A8kOLF 

 

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! 

Professional Counselor Peri Reed on Pandemic Mental Health and Healthy Technology Use

On this episode of Parent Stuff, host Evan Semanco talks with frequent guest Peri Reed, a licensed professional counselor and play therapist about mental health during a pandemic, kids and COVID, and her best advice for kids using technology. 

 

If you're looking for a counselor for a child, we recommend Peri and Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center, find more about them here: https://shreveportcounselingandrestorationcenter.com/

 

Referenced in the Episode: 

 

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

 

Cell Phone Contract for Families: https://theparentcue.org/resources/cell-phone-agreement-2020/

 

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

 

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Parent Stuff Season 2 Trailer: The Tech Wise Famil

Parent Stuff is back for Season 2, and this fall we want to help parents win when it comes to technology. 

We'll bring you conversations with experts as well as real parents in the Simple Church on how to best deal with technology, because 78% of parents surveyed said that technology has made parenting more complicated versus previous generations.

Host Evan Semanco will be referencing the book "The Tech Wise Family" throughout, and if you are looking for one thing to do as a parent to better, we highly recommend this book.

Find it and more free resources here:

https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/life-and-relationships/parenting/how-to-become-a-tech-wise-family.html

Then subscribe to this podcast so you'll get the new weekly episode, thanks for checking it out and we hope this helps you and your family! 

 

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! 

Ep. 27: Bryan Reed on Ministry and Walking Through Grief

On this episode of Parent Stuff, we talk to Care Pastor Bryan Reed. Bryan shares his experience going into ministry, raising four kids, being a grandfather and empty nester, and more.

 

He also shares about losing a child and what he would say to anyone walking through grief, it's a great conversation and a must listen if you or someone you know has lost someone close to them.

 

Books mentioned in the Episode: 

Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus: https://amzn.to/3yGHAd5

It's Not About Me by Max Lucado: https://amzn.to/2SsRYEE

Experiencing Grief by H. Norman Wright: https://amzn.to/3oPF2ot 

 

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! 

Ep. 26: Soon to be Dad Jordan Phillips

Jordan is a new dad and we talk to him about being a new dad and how new dads are new....dads....