https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/valley-church-parent-podcast--4215371enChristianityCopyright Valley Student Ministrieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebdaafeabcea39e84294d0f147dbce49.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/valley-church-parent-podcast--4215371Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:54:23 +0000Valley Student MinistriesValley Student Ministriesfeeds@spreaker.comThis is a podcast for parents of 6th-12th grade students at Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA. It is meant to encourage parents and help connect parents with Valley Student Ministries staff in a unique way!falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/065-student-ministries-summer-schedule--44778466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44778466Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:14 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this final podcast of the 2020/2021 school year, Joe, Jodi and Katlin share about the exciting events coming up this summer in Student Ministries.492college,highschool,middleschool,ministry,parents,schedule,students,summerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/064-sticky-faith--44759132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44759132Wed, 12 May 2021 17:00:12 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the parent podcast, Jodi talks with Joe about how parents can help their teen’s faith stick after moving on from High School and Student Ministries. Their discussion is based on the book “Sticky Faith” by Kara Powell and Chap Clark.1758highschooler,middleschooler,ministry,parents,stickyfaith,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/063-how-to-have-spiritual-conversations-with-your-teens--44647746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44647746Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:04 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the Parent Podcast, Jodi talks with Keri Early about why it is important to have spiritual conversations with our teens and how to continue or begin to have them.1963conversations,highschoolers,middleschoolers,ministry,parents,spiritual,students,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/062-how-to-help-teens-develop-a-biblical-worldview--44579044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44579044Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:27:15 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this week's episode of the parent podcast, Jodi interviews Don Long about the topic of helping shape a Biblical Worldview for teens with some practical help that parents can begin using today.2565biblical,highschooler,middleschooler,ministry,parent,pastor,student,teen,worldviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/061-the-comparison-trap--44426969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44426969Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:12 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the parent podcast Katlin and Jody share the dangers of the comparison. They will look at comparison through the lens of scripture and offer guidance for parents to help their teens get out of the comparison trap.1505comparison,highschoolers,middleschoolers,ministry,parents,students,trapfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/060-studying-scripture-for-parents--44362787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44362787Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:44:20 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the parent podcast Jodi will be talking with Annie Stec about why it is important for us as followers of Jesus and parents to study scripture and know what it says. We will also give parents some practical ways in which to study...2603ministry,parent,scripture,studyingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/059-helping-your-teen-develop-spiritual-habits-studying-scripture--44262040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44262040Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:19:44 +0000Valley Student MinistriesIn this episode of the parent podcast, Jodi shares why it is important for teens to study scripture and gives some practical ways for parents to encourage their teens to study scripture on their own or together.1338habits,highschooler,middleschooler,ministry,scripture,spiritual,students,studyingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/058-helping-your-teen-develop-spiritual-habits-tithing--44186928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44186928Sat, 03 Apr 2021 22:34:12 +0000Valley Student MinistriesIn this episode of the parent podcast Jodi and Katlin talk about the Biblical principles behind tithing and why it is important to share those principles with teens.1611habits,highschooler,middleschooler,ministry,spiritual,students,tithingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/057-the-value-of-being-together--44056396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44056396Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:43:59 +0000Valley Student MinistriesJodi and Joe talk about the spiritual and psychological benefits of students being able to be together again1671benefits,church,highschool,middleschool,ministry,students,together,valley,valuefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/056-helping-your-teen-develop-spiritual-habits-involvement-with-the-church--43845723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43845723Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:21:58 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the Parent Podcast, Katlin and Jodi look at the spiritual habit of Involvement with the Church. They offer some practical ways to help teens be involved with others at church1056church,habits,highschooler,involvement,middleschooler,ministry,spiritual,studentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/055-sharing-financial-principals-with-your-teens--43737315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43737315Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:59:47 +0000Valley Student MinistriesThis week on our Parent Podcast, Jodi interviews Jerry Foster, founder of Foster Group, a financial planning company. Jerry offers helpful tips to parents on how to share financial principles with teens.3154finances,highschool,middleschool,ministry,parents,principalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/054-helping-your-teen-develop-spiritual-habits-bible-memorization--43653241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43653241Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:41:53 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode, Jodi and Katlin share the importance of Bible memorization as well as tips on how to help your students hide God's word in their hearts.1472bible,habits,highschool,memorization,middleschool,ministry,parents,spiritual,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/053-dating-part-3--43515185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43515185Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:00:17 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the Parent Podcast, Jodi interviews Dave Brooks and his son Ben for part 3 of guiding teens through dating and healthy relationships with the opposite gender.1619church,dating,highschool,middleschool,ministry,parents,students,valleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/052-helping-your-teen-develop-spiritual-habits-allies--43404283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43404283Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:16:52 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the Parent Podcast, Jodi and Katlin will continue their discussion on spiritual habits by sharing the benefits of choosing a trusted ally in life.1331allies,habits,highschool,middleschool,ministry,parents,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-dating-part-2--43286673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43286673Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:54:51 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the Parent Podcast, Jodi interviews Jill Reding about guiding her teens through dating and healthy relationships with the opposite gender.2307dating,highschool,middleschool,ministry,parents,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/050-helping-your-teen-develop-spiritual-habits-hang-time-with-god--43166839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43166839Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:14:52 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the parent podcast, Jodi and Katlin offer some encouragement and practical ways for parents to help their teens build the spiritual habit of spending time with God.1300habits,highschoolers,middleschoolers,ministry,parents,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/049-dating--43030428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43030428Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:00:15 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the parent podcast, Jodi interviews Joe Bantz. Joe is a father of four girls and has some wise words on how he coached his daughters to date.2083connecting,dating,highschoolstudents,lovingstudents,middleschoolstudents,parenting,parentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/048-student-ministries-update--42937700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42937700Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:39:30 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode, Joe highlights what parents can expect next in student ministries!444connect,parents,studentministries,students,updatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-our-new-high-school-associate--42846457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42846457Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:37:56 +0000Valley Student MinistriesWelcome to 2021! In this week's episode Joe interviews Katlin Leichty, our dynamic new High School Associate. You'll get to know Katlin's personality, background, and passion for ministry. We're excited to have her on our team!!!2582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-2020-reflection--42581880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42581880Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:19:33 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the podcast, the paid staff at Valley Church reflect on the year 2020 and what we're all looking forward to in 2021.28392020,challenges,connect,loving,parenting,parents,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-youth-culture-update--42420944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42420944Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:28:40 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the podcast, Alex interviews Ben, our high school intern, about youth and culture today.1111connecting,lovingstudents,parenting,parents,students,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/044-how-to-use-exercise-to-connect-with-your-kids--42241421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42241421Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:00:09 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode, Joe interviews Todd Schemper, a Valley Church attender and volunteer. Todd shares how he uses exercise and physical activity as a tool to connect with his family.2108connecting,exercise,parents,relationship,running,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-how-dads-can-connect-with-teenage-girls--42122497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42122497Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:02:00 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode, Jodi interviews her husband Rich about how he has connected with his three daughters.2272connecting,daughters,loving,parents,students,teenagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-how-dads-can-connect-with-teenage-boys--41882941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41882941Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:30:07 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode we hear from Warren Erickson, a longtime middle school volunteer leader, about how he has connected with his teenage sons.3358connecting,lovingstudents,parenting,parents,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-serving-with-students--41759792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41759792Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:47:17 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode of the podcast, Jodi sits down with Heather Chervenka to discuss an attitude of serving with your students1597connecting,podcast,serving,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-how-moms-can-connect-with-teenage-girls-part-2--41646169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41646169Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:38:54 +0000Valley Student MinistriesThis is part 2 of our interview with Val Bantz about how she has connected with her four daughters, who are now all young adults.2047connecting,daughters,parenting,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-how-moms-can-connect-with-teenage-girls-part-1--41479600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41479600Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:28:03 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episoode we hear from Val Bantz, a longtime Valley Church attender, about how she has connected with her four daughters. Val had so much to share that we decided too turn it into two-part interview!2945church,connect,parents,students,teenagersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-how-moms-can-connect-with-teenage-boys--41350529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41350529Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:10 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode we hear from Deanna Frederick, a longtime Valley Church attender, about how she has connected with her three teenage boys. You don't wanto to miss this one. Deanna is overflowing with wisdom and insight!2390ministry,parent,parentpod,students,teachingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-october-calendar-update--41250609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41250609Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:02:06 +0000Valley Student MinistriesJoe shares an update about the October events and programs in Valley Student Ministries!663desmoines,parenting,parents,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-quintin-stieff-on-the-good-for-all-conference--41088666https://valley.church/good-for-all-2020/.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41088666Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:00:22 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe talks with Quintin Stieff about the Good For All Conference, which is just a few days away! Quintin shares how attending the conference can help parents guide their teenagers through our complex cultural moment. Learn more and...https://valley.church/good-for-all-2020/.]]>2109church,conference,good4all,parent,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-the-key-difference-between-parenting-kids-teens--40918676https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fLkPk7qFjAB44o0GhJLd3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40918676Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:08 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode, Joe talks with Amy Natzke about the different roles parents must play as their kids progress from childhood to the teenage years. Resource: Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast. "Leadership and Parenting."...https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fLkPk7qFjAB44o0GhJLd3]]>2705children,kids,love,ministry,parent,parenting,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-praying-for-your-kids--40803889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40803889Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:00:06 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Jodi interviews Sherri Anfinson, a Valley Church mom, about why and how you can pray for your kids.3761iowa,loveyoudsm,parent,parenting,pod,prayer,prayerwarriorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-certainty-vs-clarity--40658028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40658028Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:00:16 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe gives an update on the High School female & male paid staff search, talks about September Student Ministries events, and shares an insight about the value of clarity in the midst of uncertainty.701church,parenting,parents,staff,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-loving-your-neighbors-community--40504144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40504144Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:00:19 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe talks with Lisa Lewis, a member of Community Bridges team at the Valley Community Center. She helps explain what a Community Bridge is and shares practical ways that families can build Community Bridges with friends and neighbors.2332community,outreach,parenting,parents,students,wdmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-helping-your-teen-manage-stress-anxiety--40384953http://valley.church/parent-handout.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40384953Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:00:03 +0000Valley Student MinistriesThe start of school can trigger anxiety in kids, especially this year. This is the audio recording of an earlier interview with Jill Thomas, a licensed mental health therapist. Download the parent handout at http://valley.church/parent-handout.http://valley.church/parent-handout.]]>3644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-managing-your-own-anxiety-about-the-start-of-school--40311269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40311269Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:33:13 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe sits down with Jodi and Pam to discuss the variety of emotions parents are experiencing as we approach the beginning of the school year. Spoiler alert: If you're feeling conflicted about sending your child to school, you're not alone!2884back2school,parenting,parents,school,virusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-august-events-update--40154870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40154870Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:00:03 +0000Valley Student MinistriesThis week Alex discusses his excitement to work with students in the fall as well as recaps the events that happened in July!877church,ministry,parenting,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-fall-programming-staff-update--39911388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39911388Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:00:06 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this epsidose Joe shares updates about Student Ministries fall programming. He also shares how the Student Ministries staff will be configured in the interim while we search for a High School Pastor.1018falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-dan-s-farewell-episode--39887430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39887430Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:00:14 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe talks with Dan about his resignation. Dan reflects on his three years at Valley Church by sharing some of his favorite memories, some things he's learned, and some things he appreciates about Valley Church.2353church,kids,parenting,parents,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-introducing-our-new-middle-school-associate--39765937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39765937Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:00:11 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe interviews Jodi Overholt, our new Middle School Female Asscociate. We're excited to have her join the Student Ministries paid staff! Resources: The Complete Book of Questions: 1001 Conversation Starters for Any Occasion by Garry Poole1815kids,ministry,parenting,parents,teens,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-the-value-of-explaining-your-heart-to-your-teenager--37682275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37682275Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:00:16 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Dan and Alex speak on the value of you explaining your expectations to your kids and the negative effects of saying "because I told you so".1729church,kids,ministry,parenting,parents,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-pam-roush-on-marriage-friends--35228918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35228918Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:00:13 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Dan interviews Pam Roush, the Student Ministries Administrative Assistant at Valley Church on making your spouse a priority, changing relationships with your kids at different ages, and making friends with people outside of church.2425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-july-calendar-info--32924347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32924347Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:00:13 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn the episode Dan and Joe discuss the Student Ministries July events calendar!1880church,family,ministry,parenting,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-a-young-adult-reflects-on-his-teenage-years--31721693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31721693Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:56:42 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe interviews Alex, our Student Ministries Summer Associate. Alex is a young adult wrapping up his undergraduate studies at the University of Northern Iowa in the fall. Alex reflects on how faith, family, and church impacted him in...1572church,faith,ministry,parenting,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-why-are-we-regathering-now--30195597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30195597Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:00:09 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Dan and Joe discuss why Student Ministries is regathering in June. They'll also share some precuations they're taking and discuss options for families that not comfortable with in-person meetings right now.2096church,ministry,students,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-how-to-talk-with-your-teen-about-race--29330368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29330368Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:01:12 +0000Valley Student MinistriesThis has been a difficult week in our city and in our country. Perhaps you've wanted to discuss the racial tension we've experienced recently but you don't know where to start. In this episode Dan and Joe share some thoughts to help you discuss race...1499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-we-love-it-when-parents--28387612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28387612Thu, 28 May 2020 13:00:18 +0000Valley Student MinistriesValley Student Ministries is a partnership between the church and your family. On this episode Dan and Joe discuss what we're doing to come alongside you. We also share things you can do to come alongside us!1956church,ministry,parenting,parents,students,teenagers,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-mackenzie-reflects-on-her-time-at-valley-church--27883229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27883229Thu, 21 May 2020 13:00:06 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Dan and Mackenzie Brown talk about why they love teenagers, Valley Church, and the most important things parents can do for their teens. 1793church,ministry,parenting,teens,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-spiritual-growth-is-more-than-knowledge--27330329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27330329Thu, 14 May 2020 14:19:47 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Dan and Joe discuss their perspective on spiritual growth and how that affects what we do in Valley Student Ministries1397bible,god,parents,spiritual,spiritualgrowth,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-quintin-stieff-on-coronavirus-teenagers-and-napoleon-dynamite-part-2-of-2--26876002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26876002Thu, 07 May 2020 17:47:27 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode we pick up the conversation with Valley Church Lead Pastor Quintin Stieff. Quintin shares about his experience raising teeangers and shares lots of parenting advice.1887church,coronavirus,parenting,parents,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-quintin-stieff-on-coronavirus-teenagers-and-napoleon-dynamite-part-1-of-2--26402171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26402171Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:00:14 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Joe talks with Valley Church Lead Pastor Quintin Stieff. Quintin shares his reflections on the coronavirus and what he's been learning over the past month.1607church,coronavirus,jesus,ministry,teens,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-parenting-that-mirrors-god-s-heart--25931568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25931568Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:00:13 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this epsiode Dan and Joe discuss how your parenting style affects your child's relationship with God.1627kids,parenting,teensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-10-things-we-are-learning--25588012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25588012Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:00:15 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this epsiode Dan and Joe discuss 10 things they are learning through the COVID-19 pandemic. Family activity idea: Ask your kids what they're learning about God, the world, and themselves right now. That question could lead to rich family...1774church,hope,joy,ministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-brandon-early-on-parenting-technology--25067195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25067195Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:00:19 +0000Valley Student MinistriesDan Rozga and Brandon Early, one of the teaching pastors here at Valley shares his knowledge on two decades of youth ministry, how to navigate teens and technology, and how to be fully present with your family.2306ministry,parenting,technology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-pam-roush-on-parenting-through-transitions--24719765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24719765Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:00:08 +0000Valley Student MinistriesPam Roush is the Student Ministries Administrative Assistant at Valley Church. She's also the parent of two young adults. In this episode she shares about parenting kids through various transitions in life-transitions related to age and transitions...2345church,grace,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-parents-give-yourself-some-grace--24292761
Here's the blog post we reference toward the beginning of the show: https://youthgroup.downloadyouthministry.com/psa-from-a-mom-me-im-the-mom/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24292761Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:15:05 +0000Valley Student MinistriesLet's give ourselves some grace and admit that this is a difficult season for all of us. It's okay to not have everything figured out. You're a human, which means you're going to make mistakes. We're all in this together! Here's the blog post we...
Here's the blog post we reference toward the beginning of the show: https://youthgroup.downloadyouthministry.com/psa-from-a-mom-me-im-the-mom/]]>1519church,corona,faith,god,grace,jesus,parenting,virusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-ten-things-to-do-at-home-with-your-kids--24033813
Show Notes:

Announcement-Join us for worship online this weekend!

10 things to do at home with your kids

1. Share funny stories from the past

2. Do improv games (Family Story)

3. Share High/Low/Buffalo

4. FaceTime friends and family (hangouts.google.com)

5. Teach/learn a board or card game (App Idea: Heads Up)

6. Watch a movie or TV show and have a conversation about it afterward

7. Mandatory quiet time

8. Write a letter!

9. Cook a meal together as a family

10. Create a family video!

Video guidelines:

-One video per family
-At least one child and one parent need to appear in the video
-Younger siblings and pets may be included
-Three minutes maximum
-You are NOT allowed to use these words:
Virus
Coronavirus
COVID-19
Pandemic
Quarantine
-You MUST use this line of dialogue at least once: “Don’t forget the dungeons. Give us a hand with this door!”
-You must include a broom as a prop, to be used however you want
-The video must have a beginning, middle, and end, so it flows like a story
-Any genre is allowed: Action, adventure, comedy, mystery, fantasy
-Due by end of day on Sunday, March 29
-Submission: Record and post your video online (YouTube, Facebook, etc.) and email the link to us
-If you need tech help, ask your kids, and if you still need help, ask us!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24033813Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:00:14 +0000Valley Student MinistriesLife is weird right now due to coronavirus. We want to step in and share ideas for how you can make the most out of your extended time at home with your kids. Make sure to listen to idea number 10 at the end of the list. Your family will have an...
Show Notes:

Announcement-Join us for worship online this weekend!

10 things to do at home with your kids

1. Share funny stories from the past

2. Do improv games (Family Story)

3. Share High/Low/Buffalo

4. FaceTime friends and family (hangouts.google.com)

5. Teach/learn a board or card game (App Idea: Heads Up)

6. Watch a movie or TV show and have a conversation about it afterward

7. Mandatory quiet time

8. Write a letter!

9. Cook a meal together as a family

10. Create a family video!

Video guidelines:

-One video per family
-At least one child and one parent need to appear in the video
-Younger siblings and pets may be included
-Three minutes maximum
-You are NOT allowed to use these words:
Virus
Coronavirus
COVID-19
Pandemic
Quarantine
-You MUST use this line of dialogue at least once: “Don’t forget the dungeons. Give us a hand with this door!”
-You must include a broom as a prop, to be used however you want
-The video must have a beginning, middle, and end, so it flows like a story
-Any genre is allowed: Action, adventure, comedy, mystery, fantasy
-Due by end of day on Sunday, March 29
-Submission: Record and post your video online (YouTube, Facebook, etc.) and email the link to us
-If you need tech help, ask your kids, and if you still need help, ask us!]]>2149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-your-kids-need-the-whole-gospel--23725238Books talked about in this podcast: Note to Self by Joe Thorn and The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23725238Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:00:16 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this epsiode Dan and Joe discuss the dangers of sharing an incomplete Gospel with kids and how a fuller understanding of the Gospel can captivate kids' hearts. Books talked about in this podcast: Note to Self by Joe Thorn and The Explicit Gospel...Books talked about in this podcast: Note to Self by Joe Thorn and The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler]]>1761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-lgbtq-in-student-ministries--23506539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23506539Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:44:52 +0000Valley Student MinistriesDan Rozga and Joe Budish talk about LGBTQ in the lives of teenagers.2190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-sunday-mornings-big-church--23271592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23271592Fri, 28 Feb 2020 03:32:22 +0000Valley Student MinistriesDan Rozga and Joe Budish talk about the importance of attending a main worship service together as a whole family.1981falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-kim-welge-on-practicing-humility-at-home--23008822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23008822Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:08:14 +0000Valley Student MinistriesDan Rozga and Kim Welge, a parent to teens in Valley Student Ministries, discuss humility, the hardest parts of raising a teenager, and encouraging teens.1491god,grace,humility,jesusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-rest-sabbath--22733345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22733345Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:34:59 +0000Valley Student MinistriesDan Rozga and Mackenzie Brown talk about why sabbath and rest are important, and what they look like in the lives of families, individuals, and teens.1419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-the-allure-of-pornography--22485996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22485996Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:46:07 +0000Valley Student MinistriesDan Rozga and Joe Budish talk about why Valley Student Ministries should and do have conversations about porn with students.1730ministry,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-the-vulnerability-trap--22168672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22168672Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:25:12 +0000Valley Student MinistriesOn this episode Dan Rozga and Joe Budish talk about navigating how much to share from your own past with your children.1184adolescents,church,kids,ministry,teens,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-talking-with-your-child-about-sex--22167153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22167153Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:32:02 +0000Valley Student MinistriesWelcome to the Valley Church Parent Podcast! Dan Rozga is the show's host, and today's episode he talks with Joe Budish about how to talk to your teens about sex.1192adolescents,bible,ministry,parenting,sex,teenagers,youthfalsefull