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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ask Mom and Dad</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/ask-mom-and-dad</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya spend time each week talking together about things that have been a part of their life journey and answering the various questions that have been posed to them along the way.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5683128/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Kids &amp; Family</category><copyright>Copyright Ask Mom &amp; Dad</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg</url><title>Ask Mom and Dad</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/ask-mom-and-dad</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:48:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:name><itunes:email>greg@sawyerclan.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya spend time each week talking together about things that have been a part of their life journey and answering the various questions that have been posed to them along the way.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya spend time each week talking together about things that have been a part of their life journey and answering the various questions that have been posed to them along the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Hollywood Lives, Strange Gravestones — Where Is the Hope That Lasts?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hollywood-lives-strange-gravestones-where-is-the-hope-that-lasts--72894546</link><description><![CDATA[Hey, it's Greg and Tonya—jumping into a conversation that started with a walk through a famous LA celebrity graveyard and quickly got real. We talk about the minimal, often sad markers on stars like Natalie Wood, Farrah Fawcett, and Dean Martin, contrasting them with the faith-filled family plots that feel connected and hopeful.<br /><br />All that fame and fortune, yet so little evidence of what is lasting. What is the evidence of peace or eternal hope. We dive into Ephesians 1, the true inheritance we have in Christ, and why that changes everything about how we live, grieve, and leave a legacy. Along the way we touch on actors finding faith today, Ruth's faithfulness, Job's trials, and what it means to build your life on something that doesn't fade.If you've ever wondered what your life will be remembered for—or how to hold onto hope when things get heavy—this one’s for you. Come have a seat at the table with us.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:02 - Fun Intro &amp; Graveyard Discovery<br />00:01:51 - Celebrity Graves vs Family Faith Markers<br />00:05:17 - Ephesians 1 and Eternal Inheritance<br />00:06:14 - Epitaph Games &amp; Hollywood Stories<br />00:14:03 - Grief, Lost Children &amp; Hopelessness<br />00:20:12 - Modern Actors Finding Christ<br />00:31:32 - Ruth, Naomi &amp; Legacies of Faith<br />00:45:49 - Wrapping Up: London Trip &amp; Final Thoughts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72894546</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:15:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72894546/f8b9acfc_c134_4b10_ac81_e3bd8bde5d3b.mp3" length="69575539" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/bd1b39a7c829b02c49461a2374b1693d91b5d4d1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hey, it's Greg and Tonya—jumping into a conversation that started with a walk through a famous LA celebrity graveyard and quickly got real. We talk about the minimal, often sad markers on stars like Natalie Wood, Farrah Fawcett, and Dean Martin,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey, it's Greg and Tonya—jumping into a conversation that started with a walk through a famous LA celebrity graveyard and quickly got real. We talk about the minimal, often sad markers on stars like Natalie Wood, Farrah Fawcett, and Dean Martin, contrasting them with the faith-filled family plots that feel connected and hopeful.<br /><br />All that fame and fortune, yet so little evidence of what is lasting. What is the evidence of peace or eternal hope. We dive into Ephesians 1, the true inheritance we have in Christ, and why that changes everything about how we live, grieve, and leave a legacy. Along the way we touch on actors finding faith today, Ruth's faithfulness, Job's trials, and what it means to build your life on something that doesn't fade.If you've ever wondered what your life will be remembered for—or how to hold onto hope when things get heavy—this one’s for you. Come have a seat at the table with us.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:02 - Fun Intro &amp; Graveyard Discovery<br />00:01:51 - Celebrity Graves vs Family Faith Markers<br />00:05:17 - Ephesians 1 and Eternal Inheritance<br />00:06:14 - Epitaph Games &amp; Hollywood Stories<br />00:14:03 - Grief, Lost Children &amp; Hopelessness<br />00:20:12 - Modern Actors Finding Christ<br />00:31:32 - Ruth, Naomi &amp; Legacies of Faith<br />00:45:49 - Wrapping Up: London Trip &amp; Final Thoughts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2899</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddad,celebritylegacy,christianmarriage,christianpodcast,dailydiscipleship,ephesians1,eternalhope,faithvsfame,gregandtonya,griefandloss,hollywoodgraves,hollywoodtochrist,inheritanceinchrist,jobtrials,legacybuilding,londonmissiontrip,parentingfaith,ruthbiblestudy,spiritualhope,westwoodcemetery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What If Everything You Believe Is a Lie?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-everything-you-believe-is-a-lie--72677224</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down and just start talking about how discouraging the headlines are and how hard it is to know what’s true anymore. They wrestle with why so many people—even in Christian circles—end up putting their hope in politics, theology, or systems instead of in Jesus Himself.From Adam and Eve trusting the first lie to modern deceptions, they unpack how we got here and what it actually looks like to walk with Christ daily instead of just collecting the right beliefs. They share from Philippians, talk about the song “All I Have Is Christ,” and give straight warnings about anything or anyone that tries to stand between you and Jesus.If you’re tired of the noise and hungry for something real, this honest conversation from two people who’ve been married a long time and love Jesus more will meet you right where you are. Come listen—you might walk away encouraged to press on.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:15 - Podcast Kickoff and World Feels Heavy<br />00:01:52 - Headlines, Lies, and Where Real Hope Comes From<br />00:03:02 - History of Getting It Wrong Since Genesis<br />00:08:00 - Theology vs. Knowing Jesus Personally<br />00:11:20 - Pressing On Like Paul in Philippians<br />00:15:15 - Back to the Garden: Intimate Walk with God<br />00:20:36 - All I Have Is Christ and True Humility<br />00:30:50 - What the Church Is Really For (and Warnings)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72677224</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72677224/whatiflie.mp3" length="69932164" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/6faac58284b2ea8b928c7c7a16fc0e34857eeee0.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya sit down and just start talking about how discouraging the headlines are and how hard it is to know what’s true anymore. They wrestle with why so many people—even in Christian circles—end up putting their hope in politics, theology, or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down and just start talking about how discouraging the headlines are and how hard it is to know what’s true anymore. They wrestle with why so many people—even in Christian circles—end up putting their hope in politics, theology, or systems instead of in Jesus Himself.From Adam and Eve trusting the first lie to modern deceptions, they unpack how we got here and what it actually looks like to walk with Christ daily instead of just collecting the right beliefs. They share from Philippians, talk about the song “All I Have Is Christ,” and give straight warnings about anything or anyone that tries to stand between you and Jesus.If you’re tired of the noise and hungry for something real, this honest conversation from two people who’ve been married a long time and love Jesus more will meet you right where you are. Come listen—you might walk away encouraged to press on.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:15 - Podcast Kickoff and World Feels Heavy<br />00:01:52 - Headlines, Lies, and Where Real Hope Comes From<br />00:03:02 - History of Getting It Wrong Since Genesis<br />00:08:00 - Theology vs. Knowing Jesus Personally<br />00:11:20 - Pressing On Like Paul in Philippians<br />00:15:15 - Back to the Garden: Intimate Walk with God<br />00:20:36 - All I Have Is Christ and True Humility<br />00:30:50 - What the Church Is Really For (and Warnings)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2914</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>allihaveischrist,askmomanddad,avoidmediators,biblicaltruth,christianfaith,churchwarnings,dailydiscipleship,familyfaithtalk,gardenrelationship,gospelessentials,personalrelationshipwithjesus,philippians3,pressoninfaith,realchristianity,spiritualdeception,spottinglies,theologytraps,truehope,walkinthespirit,worshipheart</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does Juneteenth Reveal About America’s Need for True Rebirth?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-juneteenth-reveal-about-america-s-need-for-true-rebirth--72601706</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down and immediately start laughing about their cluttered house, messy closets, and how hosting Bible study forced them to clean up. But the conversation quickly turns serious as they wrestle with what real rebirth looks like — for their church, for our country, and for us personally.<br /><br />They dig into Juneteenth, the Civil War, Lincoln’s call for national prayer and fasting, Stonewall Jackson’s surprising story, and how God sometimes removes even godly leaders to accomplish His purposes. From Philippians 2 humility to the danger of thinking we know better than God, they explore why anger and division keep growing and what it takes to get back to unity.<br /><br />If you’ve felt discouraged by the news, politics, or the feeling that everything is falling apart, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Come listen as Greg and Tonya remind us that only God can truly heal and rebuild.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:14 - House Clutter, Kids, and Forced Cleaning <br />00:02:13 - VBS Plans and Rebuilding Church Life <br />00:04:22 - Church Life Cycles and National Rebirth <br />00:05:27 - Juneteenth, Civil War, and Lincoln’s Prayer <br />00:15:01 - Trusting God Over Politics and Human Plans <br />00:24:02 - Philippians 2, Humility, and Working Out Salvation <br />00:35:18 - Higher Ideals, Anger, and Unity in Christ <br />00:37:55 - Joshua’s Warning: Don’t Forget God]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72601706</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:09:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72601706/ask_m_d_junteenth_mixdown.mp3" length="68238926" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/c59ee070ec2e673aa9f484d252517bb70d73a451.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya sit down and immediately start laughing about their cluttered house, messy closets, and how hosting Bible study forced them to clean up. But the conversation quickly turns serious as they wrestle with what real rebirth looks like — for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down and immediately start laughing about their cluttered house, messy closets, and how hosting Bible study forced them to clean up. But the conversation quickly turns serious as they wrestle with what real rebirth looks like — for their church, for our country, and for us personally.<br /><br />They dig into Juneteenth, the Civil War, Lincoln’s call for national prayer and fasting, Stonewall Jackson’s surprising story, and how God sometimes removes even godly leaders to accomplish His purposes. From Philippians 2 humility to the danger of thinking we know better than God, they explore why anger and division keep growing and what it takes to get back to unity.<br /><br />If you’ve felt discouraged by the news, politics, or the feeling that everything is falling apart, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Come listen as Greg and Tonya remind us that only God can truly heal and rebuild.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:14 - House Clutter, Kids, and Forced Cleaning <br />00:02:13 - VBS Plans and Rebuilding Church Life <br />00:04:22 - Church Life Cycles and National Rebirth <br />00:05:27 - Juneteenth, Civil War, and Lincoln’s Prayer <br />00:15:01 - Trusting God Over Politics and Human Plans <br />00:24:02 - Philippians 2, Humility, and Working Out Salvation <br />00:35:18 - Higher Ideals, Anger, and Unity in Christ <br />00:37:55 - Joshua’s Warning: Don’t Forget God]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2843</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>americanunity,askmomanddad,christianmarriage,churchrevival,civilwarlessons,culturalchaos,dividednation,fastingandrepentance,forgettinggod,godsbiggerplan,higherideals,humilityinfaith,juneteenthhistory,lincolnprayer,nationalprayer,nationalrebirth,parentingfaith,philippians2,stonewalljackson,trustgodnotpolitics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Lenses Are You Wearing When You Look at the World?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-lenses-are-you-wearing-when-you-look-at-the-world--72351880</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya kick things off laughing about their exploding tomato jungle and the never-ending quest for the perfect homegrown tomato before diving headfirst into real life. They unpack their morning Bible study in Philippians, where Paul prays that love would abound more and more with knowledge and discernment.The conversation gets honest fast: how do we tell truth from noise in a world full of tickled ears and YouTube cathedrals? They talk about the danger of making government, doctors, or cultural voices into idols, why true agape love changes how we see everything, and what it really means to put on the right lenses before you interpret the world.If you've ever wondered how to stay grounded when everyone around you is resonating with whatever feels good, this one's for you. Come sit on the couch with Greg and Tonya.<br /><b></b><br /><b>CHAPTERS</b><br />00:00:14 - Intro &amp; Tomato Garden Update <br />00:06:00 - Diving into Philippians &amp; Prison Epistles<br />00:10:00 - Caesar vs Christ: Loyalty in Roman Culture<br />00:19:00 - Who Are You Actually Listening To?<br />00:22:00 - The Lenses We See the World Through<br />00:31:00 - What Real Agape Love Looks Like Today<br />00:44:00 - Renewing Your Mind &amp; Finishing Strong]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72351880</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:17:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72351880/stereo_mix_124.mp3" length="71120563" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/6e118da334f45cb01d27082a4e85ba3832928abd.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya kick things off laughing about their exploding tomato jungle and the never-ending quest for the perfect homegrown tomato before diving headfirst into real life. They unpack their morning Bible study in Philippians, where Paul prays that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya kick things off laughing about their exploding tomato jungle and the never-ending quest for the perfect homegrown tomato before diving headfirst into real life. They unpack their morning Bible study in Philippians, where Paul prays that love would abound more and more with knowledge and discernment.The conversation gets honest fast: how do we tell truth from noise in a world full of tickled ears and YouTube cathedrals? They talk about the danger of making government, doctors, or cultural voices into idols, why true agape love changes how we see everything, and what it really means to put on the right lenses before you interpret the world.If you've ever wondered how to stay grounded when everyone around you is resonating with whatever feels good, this one's for you. Come sit on the couch with Greg and Tonya.<br /><b></b><br /><b>CHAPTERS</b><br />00:00:14 - Intro &amp; Tomato Garden Update <br />00:06:00 - Diving into Philippians &amp; Prison Epistles<br />00:10:00 - Caesar vs Christ: Loyalty in Roman Culture<br />00:19:00 - Who Are You Actually Listening To?<br />00:22:00 - The Lenses We See the World Through<br />00:31:00 - What Real Agape Love Looks Like Today<br />00:44:00 - Renewing Your Mind &amp; Finishing Strong]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2964</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agapelove,askmomanddad,biblicallenses,christiandiscernment,culturalchristianity,faithinculture,gardenlife,gregandtonya,holyspiritdiscernment,homegrowntomatoes,idolsinamerica,kingdomcitizenship,loveabounds,philippiansbiblestudy,prisonepistles,renewyourmind,sounddoctrine,truepatriotism,truthvsnoise,youtubewisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Does America Keep Flourishing While Other Nations Fall Apart?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-america-keep-flourishing-while-other-nations-fall-apart--72216578</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya are back with their usual mix of laughs, rambling, and real talk. They kick things off forgetting how to open the show, joking about cold feet and socks, then dive into the mountain of paperwork for their upcoming mission trip to London.<br /><br />From there it gets deep fast—Greg shares what he's teaching at church about the Faith of Our Fathers and why America flourished for 250 years while revolutions like France's didn't. Tonya recounts being at the big re-dedication event in Washington DC, praying over the nation with leaders and her daughter.<br /><br />They talk boundaries, protecting kids, the wild training videos they had to watch, and how they raised their own children through real arguments, imperfections, and constant pointing to Jesus. If you're a parent wondering how to pass on genuine faith in a chaotic world, or you're concerned about where our country is headed, this episode will encourage and challenge you.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:18 - Show Open &amp; Cold Feet Comedy<br />00:02:28 - Mission Trip Paperwork Madness<br />00:04:34 - Boundaries Training &amp; Common Sense<br />00:07:06 - Faith of Our Fathers Series<br />00:10:18 - DC Re-Dedication Event <br />00:19:16 - Psalm 33 &amp; Trusting God as a Nation<br />00:23:19 - Raising Kids Through Real Messy Life 00:39:02 - Loving God First for Families &amp; Country]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72216578</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:06:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72216578/episode_123_mixdown.mp3" length="66440785" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/c9b0e3b41c435b021dd1688401282bfaa1b55d6e.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya are back with their usual mix of laughs, rambling, and real talk. They kick things off forgetting how to open the show, joking about cold feet and socks, then dive into the mountain of paperwork for their upcoming mission trip to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya are back with their usual mix of laughs, rambling, and real talk. They kick things off forgetting how to open the show, joking about cold feet and socks, then dive into the mountain of paperwork for their upcoming mission trip to London.<br /><br />From there it gets deep fast—Greg shares what he's teaching at church about the Faith of Our Fathers and why America flourished for 250 years while revolutions like France's didn't. Tonya recounts being at the big re-dedication event in Washington DC, praying over the nation with leaders and her daughter.<br /><br />They talk boundaries, protecting kids, the wild training videos they had to watch, and how they raised their own children through real arguments, imperfections, and constant pointing to Jesus. If you're a parent wondering how to pass on genuine faith in a chaotic world, or you're concerned about where our country is headed, this episode will encourage and challenge you.<br /><br />CHAPTERS<br />00:00:18 - Show Open &amp; Cold Feet Comedy<br />00:02:28 - Mission Trip Paperwork Madness<br />00:04:34 - Boundaries Training &amp; Common Sense<br />00:07:06 - Faith of Our Fathers Series<br />00:10:18 - DC Re-Dedication Event <br />00:19:16 - Psalm 33 &amp; Trusting God as a Nation<br />00:23:19 - Raising Kids Through Real Messy Life 00:39:02 - Loving God First for Families &amp; Country]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>americanhistory,askmomanddad,christianculture,christianmarriage,churchleadership,deuteronomy6,emotionallyhealthy,faithofourfathers,familyfaith,foundingfathers,gregandtonya,londonmission,missiontrip,moralfoundation,nationalrevival,parentingadvice,parentingstruggles,psalm33,raisingkids,trustinggod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Do So Many Christians Know the Bible But Still Live Like Slaves?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-so-many-christians-know-the-bible-but-still-live-like-slaves--72070194</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down after a chaotic family reunion and right before Tonya heads out again—this time for a national prayer gathering on the Mall. But the real conversation kicks off when they start wrestling with a tough question: why do people sit under solid teaching for years and still show so little fruit?<br /><br />From the Israelites complaining in the desert, to Moses losing his cool at the rock, to James 4 calling out our quarrels—they unpack what real discipleship actually looks like. It's not just more information. It's walking in the dust of the Rabbi, modeling dependence on God, and helping people move from self-sufficient to Christ-sufficient. <br /><br />They talk parenting, empty-nest ministry, the difference between head knowledge and heart change, and why true discipleship often feels like long-suffering love. If you've ever wondered how to measure spiritual growth or how to disciple adults who already "know it all," this one's for you. Pull up a chair with Greg and Tonya—real talk, real Scripture, real hope for the next generation. <br /><br /><b>CHAPTERS </b> <br /><br />00:00:10 - Family Reunion Chaos &amp; Loud Cafeteria Memories 00:02:46 - On the Heels of Mother’s Day &amp; Tonya’s Upcoming Trip 00:05:00 - The Timothy Question: Who Really Shapes Our Faith? 00:08:20 - Numbers 20, the Rock, and Complaining in the Desert 00:13:00 - James 4: Passions, Worldliness &amp; Asking God 00:19:50 - Hearing God’s Voice vs. Relying on People 00:27:50 - How Do You Actually Disciple Adults? 00:42:30 - Long-Suffering Love, Protection &amp; Measuring Growth]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72070194</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:14:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72070194/podcast_122_mixdown.mp3" length="77335727" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/53cd7f4d93e0f3313a690cd82ec94b9bf03eb5e0.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya sit down after a chaotic family reunion and right before Tonya heads out again—this time for a national prayer gathering on the Mall. But the real conversation kicks off when they start wrestling with a tough question: why do people sit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down after a chaotic family reunion and right before Tonya heads out again—this time for a national prayer gathering on the Mall. But the real conversation kicks off when they start wrestling with a tough question: why do people sit under solid teaching for years and still show so little fruit?<br /><br />From the Israelites complaining in the desert, to Moses losing his cool at the rock, to James 4 calling out our quarrels—they unpack what real discipleship actually looks like. It's not just more information. It's walking in the dust of the Rabbi, modeling dependence on God, and helping people move from self-sufficient to Christ-sufficient. <br /><br />They talk parenting, empty-nest ministry, the difference between head knowledge and heart change, and why true discipleship often feels like long-suffering love. If you've ever wondered how to measure spiritual growth or how to disciple adults who already "know it all," this one's for you. Pull up a chair with Greg and Tonya—real talk, real Scripture, real hope for the next generation. <br /><br /><b>CHAPTERS </b> <br /><br />00:00:10 - Family Reunion Chaos &amp; Loud Cafeteria Memories 00:02:46 - On the Heels of Mother’s Day &amp; Tonya’s Upcoming Trip 00:05:00 - The Timothy Question: Who Really Shapes Our Faith? 00:08:20 - Numbers 20, the Rock, and Complaining in the Desert 00:13:00 - James 4: Passions, Worldliness &amp; Asking God 00:19:50 - Hearing God’s Voice vs. Relying on People 00:27:50 - How Do You Actually Disciple Adults? 00:42:30 - Long-Suffering Love, Protection &amp; Measuring Growth]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3222</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bibleteaching,christianliving,christianparenting,christsufficient,churchplanting,discipleship,emptynestministry,faithformation,familyreunion,generationalfaith,hearinggodsvoice,holyspiritdependence,james4,longsuffering,modelingfaith,mothersday,numbers20,realdiscipleship,spiritualgrowth,walkingwithjesus</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What If the Holy Spirit Is Already Walking Right Beside You—But You’re Missing Him?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-the-holy-spirit-is-already-walking-right-beside-you-but-you-re-missing-him--71786337</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down and talk real about something a lot of believers quietly wrestle with: the Holy Spirit. After a wild hailstorm chat, they jump into Greg’s Bible study on Colossians and unpack why Jesus really is enough—no extra keys, no secret rituals, no spooky ghost stuff.They laugh about how the words “Holy Ghost” freak people out, wrestle with the Trinity, share stories of the Spirit redirecting plans, comforting in chaos, and changing lives from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt nervous about “hearing God,” wondered why churches swing from ignoring the Spirit to chasing signs, or just want to know what it actually looks like to walk with Him daily—this one’s for you.Come laugh, think, and get encouraged that you’re never alone.<br /><br /><b>Chapters</b><br />00:00:42 - Weather Chaos and Family Car Stories<br />00:02:58 - Bible Study Sparks: Jesus Is Enough in Colossians<br />00:05:00 - The Holy Spirit—Ghost, Guide, or Both?<br />00:08:07 - Understanding the Trinity Without Losing Your Mind<br />00:10:38 - Gnosticism, Asceticism, and Modern “Secret Keys”<br />00:14:03 - Mysticism, Visions, and Psychedelics—Where’s the Line?<br />00:21:19 - Hearing God’s Voice and Walking in His Power<br />00:37:02 - Living Satisfied in the Spirit Every Day]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71786337</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:22:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71786337/holy_spirit_talk.mp3" length="61643776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/7f95f00c7cc0015f068ff9e4056523c48005f626.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya sit down and talk real about something a lot of believers quietly wrestle with: the Holy Spirit. After a wild hailstorm chat, they jump into Greg’s Bible study on Colossians and unpack why Jesus really is enough—no extra keys, no secret...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya sit down and talk real about something a lot of believers quietly wrestle with: the Holy Spirit. After a wild hailstorm chat, they jump into Greg’s Bible study on Colossians and unpack why Jesus really is enough—no extra keys, no secret rituals, no spooky ghost stuff.They laugh about how the words “Holy Ghost” freak people out, wrestle with the Trinity, share stories of the Spirit redirecting plans, comforting in chaos, and changing lives from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt nervous about “hearing God,” wondered why churches swing from ignoring the Spirit to chasing signs, or just want to know what it actually looks like to walk with Him daily—this one’s for you.Come laugh, think, and get encouraged that you’re never alone.<br /><br /><b>Chapters</b><br />00:00:42 - Weather Chaos and Family Car Stories<br />00:02:58 - Bible Study Sparks: Jesus Is Enough in Colossians<br />00:05:00 - The Holy Spirit—Ghost, Guide, or Both?<br />00:08:07 - Understanding the Trinity Without Losing Your Mind<br />00:10:38 - Gnosticism, Asceticism, and Modern “Secret Keys”<br />00:14:03 - Mysticism, Visions, and Psychedelics—Where’s the Line?<br />00:21:19 - Hearing God’s Voice and Walking in His Power<br />00:37:02 - Living Satisfied in the Spirit Every Day]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3082</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abundantlife,askmomanddad,biblestudy,christianliving,christianpodcast,colossians2,dailyfaith,faithandculture,fearofholyspirit,gnosticismwarning,gregandtonya,hearinggod,holyspirit,jesusisenough,presenceofgod,spiritledlife,spiritualgrowth,tennesseepodcast,trinityexplained,walkingwithgod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>If Noah tried to build the ark in today’s church, would the finance team shut it down?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-noah-tried-to-build-the-ark-in-today-s-church-would-the-finance-team-shut-it-down--71593438</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya are back talking about the one topic that makes everybody squirm—money in the church. They unpack Greg’s current sermon series on generosity and why so many of us get tangled up between “love of money is the root of all evil” and the clear biblical call to be cheerful, open-handed givers.<br /><br />They ask the big question: If Noah tried to build the ark in today’s church, would the finance team shut it down? From Malachi’s “test me” challenge and the early church sharing everything they had, to stories of leather portfolios, Mercedes, and youth ski boats, they wrestle with stewardship, control, micro-managing, and what real cheerful giving looks like.<br /><br />If you’ve ever felt tension between giving generously and wanting every dollar accounted for exactly how you think it should be, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Tune in for honest husband-and-wife talk about living with open hands instead of clenched fists.<br /><br />CHAPTERS (No timestamps)<ul><li>Opening Chat &amp; Spring Allergies</li><li>Why Pastors Have to Talk About Money</li><li>It’s All God’s—We’re Just Stewards</li><li>The Danger of Worldly Management Thinking</li><li>Noah’s Ark &amp; Other “Bad” Financial Decisions God Blesses</li><li>Faith vs Fear: Dead Sea or Flowing River?</li><li>Trusting Leaders With God’s Resources</li><li>Closing Encouragement to Give Cheerfully</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71593438</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:25:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71593438/1220_money_and_stewardship.mp3" length="40170976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya are back talking about the one topic that makes everybody squirm—money in the church. They unpack Greg’s current sermon series on generosity and why so many of us get tangled up between “love of money is the root of all evil” and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya are back talking about the one topic that makes everybody squirm—money in the church. They unpack Greg’s current sermon series on generosity and why so many of us get tangled up between “love of money is the root of all evil” and the clear biblical call to be cheerful, open-handed givers.<br /><br />They ask the big question: If Noah tried to build the ark in today’s church, would the finance team shut it down? From Malachi’s “test me” challenge and the early church sharing everything they had, to stories of leather portfolios, Mercedes, and youth ski boats, they wrestle with stewardship, control, micro-managing, and what real cheerful giving looks like.<br /><br />If you’ve ever felt tension between giving generously and wanting every dollar accounted for exactly how you think it should be, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Tune in for honest husband-and-wife talk about living with open hands instead of clenched fists.<br /><br />CHAPTERS (No timestamps)<ul><li>Opening Chat &amp; Spring Allergies</li><li>Why Pastors Have to Talk About Money</li><li>It’s All God’s—We’re Just Stewards</li><li>The Danger of Worldly Management Thinking</li><li>Noah’s Ark &amp; Other “Bad” Financial Decisions God Blesses</li><li>Faith vs Fear: Dead Sea or Flowing River?</li><li>Trusting Leaders With God’s Resources</li><li>Closing Encouragement to Give Cheerfully</li></ul>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2009</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalgiving,cheerfulgiver,christianfinances,churchbudget,churchfinances,churchleadership,discipleship,faithandmoney,faithoverfear,generosity,generousliving,godsmoney,kingdomresources,moneyinchurch,noahfaith,noahsark,openhands,pastorandwife,stewardship,trustingleadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Did America Risk Billions to Rescue One Pilot While Radical Islam Kills Its Own?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-america-risk-billions-to-rescue-one-pilot-while-radical-islam-kills-its-own--71234262</link><description><![CDATA[After a rough several weeks battling travel &amp; sickness Greg and Tonya are back. They jump straight into the big stuff happening in the world right now. They talk about the U.S. strikes on Iran, the dramatic rescue of that F-15 pilot on Easter weekend, and the wild contrast between how America values one soldier’s life versus how some regimes treat their own people.From there the conversation gets deep and honest: Why does every single life matter so much to us? Where does that value actually come from? They walk through the Judeo-Christian roots of Western civilization, the difference between Hebrew and Roman views of human dignity, and how God spared no expense to rescue us through Jesus.It’s raw, it’s timely, and it’ll make you think about why we stand with Israel, why we fight for the unborn, and why we refuse to let current events shake our trust in the real King.If you’ve been wrestling with the news, the politics, or just wondering what the Bible actually says about all this, pull up a chair. You’re gonna want to hear this one.<br /><br />CHAPTERS (No timestamps)<ul><li>Catching Up After Weeks Away</li><li>The Iran Conflict and What It Really Means</li><li>The Easter Miracle of the Rescued Pilot</li><li>Why One Life Is Worth Billions in Rescue</li><li>Judeo-Christian Roots of Human Value</li><li>Israel, Rome, and the Leaven of the Kingdom</li><li>Why We Stand With Israel Without Being Cocky</li><li>The Real Kingdom We’re Waiting For</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71234262</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:12:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71234262/119.mp3" length="63087616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After a rough several weeks battling travel &amp;amp; sickness Greg and Tonya are back. They jump straight into the big stuff happening in the world right now. They talk about the U.S. strikes on Iran, the dramatic rescue of that F-15 pilot on Easter...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a rough several weeks battling travel &amp; sickness Greg and Tonya are back. They jump straight into the big stuff happening in the world right now. They talk about the U.S. strikes on Iran, the dramatic rescue of that F-15 pilot on Easter weekend, and the wild contrast between how America values one soldier’s life versus how some regimes treat their own people.From there the conversation gets deep and honest: Why does every single life matter so much to us? Where does that value actually come from? They walk through the Judeo-Christian roots of Western civilization, the difference between Hebrew and Roman views of human dignity, and how God spared no expense to rescue us through Jesus.It’s raw, it’s timely, and it’ll make you think about why we stand with Israel, why we fight for the unborn, and why we refuse to let current events shake our trust in the real King.If you’ve been wrestling with the news, the politics, or just wondering what the Bible actually says about all this, pull up a chair. You’re gonna want to hear this one.<br /><br />CHAPTERS (No timestamps)<ul><li>Catching Up After Weeks Away</li><li>The Iran Conflict and What It Really Means</li><li>The Easter Miracle of the Rescued Pilot</li><li>Why One Life Is Worth Billions in Rescue</li><li>Judeo-Christian Roots of Human Value</li><li>Israel, Rome, and the Leaven of the Kingdom</li><li>Why We Stand With Israel Without Being Cocky</li><li>The Real Kingdom We’re Waiting For</li></ul>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3155</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abortiondebate,armorofgod,askmomanddad,bibleandcurrentevents,christianworldview,easterresurrection,endtimesdiscussion,faithandpolitics,gregandtonya,humandignity,iranconflict,israelally,judeochristian,middleeastwar,onelifematters,prayforisrael,rescuepilot,resurrectionsunday,trumpstrike,valueoflife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Do Many Christians Feel Guilty About Pleasure?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-many-christians-feel-guilty-about-pleasure--70515890</link><description><![CDATA[Many Christians feel an uneasy tension when it comes to pleasure.<br />If following Jesus means sacrifice, surrender, and denying ourselves… why did God create a world filled with beauty, laughter, food, relationships, and meaningful work?In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya continue their discussion of Joe Rigney’s book Strangely Brightand wrestle with a question many believers quietly carry:Why do Christians sometimes distrust pleasure?Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explore the difference between enjoying God’s gifts and turning those gifts into idols. The conversation touches on missionary sacrifice, cultural attitudes toward enjoyment, and the biblical idea that Jesus is better than everything—without requiring us to reject the good things God created.Together they unpack how pleasure can either compete with God or become a signpost pointing back to Him.If you’ve ever wondered:<ul><li>Is enjoying life less spiritual?</li><li>Why do some Christians feel guilty about pleasure?</li><li>Did God design the world to be enjoyed?</li></ul>This conversation will challenge how you think about joy, sacrifice, and gratitude in the Christian life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70515890</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:32:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70515890/118.mp3" length="56365216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many Christians feel an uneasy tension when it comes to pleasure.
If following Jesus means sacrifice, surrender, and denying ourselves… why did God create a world filled with beauty, laughter, food, relationships, and meaningful work?In this episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many Christians feel an uneasy tension when it comes to pleasure.<br />If following Jesus means sacrifice, surrender, and denying ourselves… why did God create a world filled with beauty, laughter, food, relationships, and meaningful work?In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya continue their discussion of Joe Rigney’s book Strangely Brightand wrestle with a question many believers quietly carry:Why do Christians sometimes distrust pleasure?Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explore the difference between enjoying God’s gifts and turning those gifts into idols. The conversation touches on missionary sacrifice, cultural attitudes toward enjoyment, and the biblical idea that Jesus is better than everything—without requiring us to reject the good things God created.Together they unpack how pleasure can either compete with God or become a signpost pointing back to Him.If you’ve ever wondered:<ul><li>Is enjoying life less spiritual?</li><li>Why do some Christians feel guilty about pleasure?</li><li>Did God design the world to be enjoyed?</li></ul>This conversation will challenge how you think about joy, sacrifice, and gratitude in the Christian life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2819</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblediscussion,biblicalteaching,biblicalworldview,christiandiscipleship,christianfaith,christianliving,christianpodcast,christianthought,enjoyinggod,faithandculture,faithandjoy,faithquestions,godandpleasure,gospelconversation,idolatry,jesusisbetter,joerigney,spiritualgrowth,strangelybright,theologydiscussion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Does Sacrifice Deepen Joy?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-sacrifice-deepen-joy--70150738</link><description><![CDATA[What if the real test of your faith isn’t what you believe—but what you’re willing to give up?In this episode, Greg and Tonya tackle the uncomfortable tension between pleasure and sacrifice. Why does Lent matter? Why would God give us good things—and then ask us to fast from them? And if Jesus is truly better than everything else… do our lives actually reflect that?From carrot cake to covenant marriage, from fasting to parenting exhaustion, this conversation digs into the difference between enjoying God’s gifts and worshiping them. Discover why voluntary sacrifice sharpens joy, why self-denial restores gratitude, and how enduring difficulty in marriage and family reveals something deeper about God Himself.If you’ve ever wondered:<ul><li>Why Christians fast</li><li>Whether pleasure is spiritual or dangerous</li><li>Or what sacrifice really proves about your faith</li></ul>This episode will challenge the way you think about joy, discipline, and what it really means to say, “Jesus is better.”<br /><br />Choosing sacrifice tests and reveals whether we truly believe Jesus is better. Voluntary self-denial sharpens appreciation, restores focus, and deepens our experience of God.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70150738</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70150738/117.mp3" length="32896576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if the real test of your faith isn’t what you believe—but what you’re willing to give up?In this episode, Greg and Tonya tackle the uncomfortable tension between pleasure and sacrifice. Why does Lent matter? Why would God give us good things—and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if the real test of your faith isn’t what you believe—but what you’re willing to give up?In this episode, Greg and Tonya tackle the uncomfortable tension between pleasure and sacrifice. Why does Lent matter? Why would God give us good things—and then ask us to fast from them? And if Jesus is truly better than everything else… do our lives actually reflect that?From carrot cake to covenant marriage, from fasting to parenting exhaustion, this conversation digs into the difference between enjoying God’s gifts and worshiping them. Discover why voluntary sacrifice sharpens joy, why self-denial restores gratitude, and how enduring difficulty in marriage and family reveals something deeper about God Himself.If you’ve ever wondered:<ul><li>Why Christians fast</li><li>Whether pleasure is spiritual or dangerous</li><li>Or what sacrifice really proves about your faith</li></ul>This episode will challenge the way you think about joy, discipline, and what it really means to say, “Jesus is better.”<br /><br />Choosing sacrifice tests and reveals whether we truly believe Jesus is better. Voluntary self-denial sharpens appreciation, restores focus, and deepens our experience of God.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1645</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianliving,covenantlove,faithjourney,fasting,generosity,godlypleasure,idolatry,jesusisbetter,kingdommindset,lent,marriagecommitment,parentingsacrifice,repentance,sacrificiallove,seekfirst,selfdenial,spiritualdiscipline,spiritualgrowth,voluntarysuffering,worship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Who Gets The Glory?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-gets-the-glory--69847351</link><description><![CDATA[Why do some of the most gifted musicians, artists, and thinkers in history display almost supernatural creativity yet never openly give credit to God? In this episode of Ask Mom &amp; Dad, we explore the tension between human talent and divine glory—asking whether beauty, music, and innovation still point back to their Creator even when the creator doesn’t acknowledge Him. Through reflections on famous artists, biblical themes, and everyday faith, we wrestle with questions about idolatry, discernment, and God’s sovereignty, ultimately considering how creativity, corruption, and redemption intersect in a world filled with brilliance that doesn’t always recognize its source.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69847351</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:32:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69847351/116_does_god_get_the_credit.mp3" length="50575456" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why do some of the most gifted musicians, artists, and thinkers in history display almost supernatural creativity yet never openly give credit to God? In this episode of Ask Mom &amp;amp; Dad, we explore the tension between human talent and divine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do some of the most gifted musicians, artists, and thinkers in history display almost supernatural creativity yet never openly give credit to God? In this episode of Ask Mom &amp; Dad, we explore the tension between human talent and divine glory—asking whether beauty, music, and innovation still point back to their Creator even when the creator doesn’t acknowledge Him. Through reflections on famous artists, biblical themes, and everyday faith, we wrestle with questions about idolatry, discernment, and God’s sovereignty, ultimately considering how creativity, corruption, and redemption intersect in a world filled with brilliance that doesn’t always recognize its source.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2529</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>artandfaith,beautyandtruth,christianworldview,creativegifts,culturalengagement,divinesovereignty,faithandculture,faithconversations,giftednessandgrace,gloryofgod,godsglory,meaninginmusic,musicandmeaning,purposedrivenlife,redemptionjourney,spiritualdiscernment,spiritualreflection,talentandpurpose,theologyofart,worshipandwonder</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Does Pleasure Fit Into a God-Centered Life?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-pleasure-fit-into-a-god-centered-life--69672114</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Asked &amp; Dad, Greg and Tonya reflect on joy, pleasure, and the beauty of God’s creation. Drawing from Scripture and insights from The book "Strangely Bright" by Joe Rigney, they explore how enjoying the world God made doesn’t compete with loving God—but can actually deepen it. From icy landscapes and music to relationships and everyday moments, the conversation asks how believers can receive God’s gifts with gratitude, avoid idolatry, and live joyfully in step with the Holy Spirit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69672114</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69672114/e115_1_28_26.mp3" length="51202336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Asked &amp;amp; Dad, Greg and Tonya reflect on joy, pleasure, and the beauty of God’s creation. Drawing from Scripture and insights from The book "Strangely Bright" by Joe Rigney, they explore how enjoying the world God made doesn’t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Asked &amp; Dad, Greg and Tonya reflect on joy, pleasure, and the beauty of God’s creation. Drawing from Scripture and insights from The book "Strangely Bright" by Joe Rigney, they explore how enjoying the world God made doesn’t compete with loving God—but can actually deepen it. From icy landscapes and music to relationships and everyday moments, the conversation asks how believers can receive God’s gifts with gratitude, avoid idolatry, and live joyfully in step with the Holy Spirit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2560</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beauty,contentment,creation,creationcare,delight,desire,discipleship,enjoyment,faith,gratitude,holiness,holyspirit,idolatry,joy,pleasure,presence,spirituality,theology,worldview,worship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do Long-Married Couples Ever Feel Unappreciated? (Spoiler: Yes — But They Don’t Say It)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-long-married-couples-ever-feel-unappreciated-spoiler-yes-but-they-don-t-say-it--69263536</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya share heartfelt reflections on long-term marriage, the joy of bustling family holiday gatherings, and the excitement of welcoming two more grandsons to their growing quiver of 14 grandchildren. Drawing from recent Thanksgiving celebrations and counseling insights, they explore mutual appreciation in relationships, why modern couples voice feelings of being unappreciated more openly, and the profound humility of Mary and Joseph. With humor and biblical wisdom, they discuss generational shifts in communication, the beauty of a personal relationship with Jesus through prayer, and trusting God's sovereignty over cultural systems like medicine and mandates—reminding us that true blessings come from His presence, not just the season's festivities.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69263536</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:38:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69263536/family_holiday_broadcast.mp3" length="64477216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya share heartfelt reflections on long-term marriage, the joy of bustling family holiday gatherings, and the excitement of welcoming two more grandsons to their growing quiver of 14 grandchildren....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya share heartfelt reflections on long-term marriage, the joy of bustling family holiday gatherings, and the excitement of welcoming two more grandsons to their growing quiver of 14 grandchildren. 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They explore the differences between secular and Christian approaches to mourning, drawing from Psalm 103 to discuss God's mercy, compassion, and the fleeting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya talk about the raw emotions of grief. They explore the differences between secular and Christian approaches to mourning, drawing from Psalm 103 to discuss God's mercy, compassion, and the fleeting nature of human life. The conversation weaves in biblical insights on death, resurrection, eternity, and the hope found in faith, touching on stories from Job, Romans, and the Transfiguration. Ending with a poignant prayer, this episode offers comfort and encouragement for those navigating sorrow through a lens of spiritual renewal and divine love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2545</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,christian,compassion,death,dust,eternity,faith,grace,grief,heaven,hope,job,mercy,mourning,prayer,psalm103,redemption,resurrection,romans,transfiguration</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Faith Is Under Fire:  What Do We Do When the World Turns Violent?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-faith-is-under-fire-what-do-we-do-when-the-world-turns-violent--68052998</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Greg and Tonya open up about the weight of recent events — from the shocking assassination of Christian influencer Kirk to the deeper questions it raises about faith, culture, and resilience. They discuss how tragedy shapes our perspective, why spiritual rest is essential in turbulent times, and how believers can respond when the world feels increasingly unstable. Blending honesty, compassion, and hope, this conversation reminds listeners that faith isn’t about avoiding pain — it’s about finding purpose through it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68052998</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68052998/ep112.mp3" length="39405376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Greg and Tonya open up about the weight of recent events — from the shocking assassination of Christian influencer Kirk to the deeper questions it raises about faith, culture, and resilience. 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Blending honesty, compassion, and hope, this conversation reminds listeners that faith isn’t about avoiding pain — it’s about finding purpose through it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1971</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddad,believersperspective,christianhope,christianpodcast,christianresponse,faithandculture,faithandfamily,faithandsociety,faithconversations,faithinaction,faithunderfire,hopeincrisis,kirkassassination,lifeafterloss,marriageandfaith,modernchristianity,overcomingtragedy,reallifefaith,spiritualresilience,worldevents</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Can Parents Help Kids Overcome Doubt in Faith?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-parents-help-kids-overcome-doubt-in-faith--67536650</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," Greg and his mom dive into helping children navigate doubt in their faith journey. Through personal stories of childhood fears and reflections on biblical figures like Jeremiah, Job, and Jonah, they explore how doubt is a natural part of spiritual growth for kids. The discussion offers practical parenting advice, emphasizing the importance of teaching children to pray, encouraging their questions, and modeling reliance on Scripture. They highlight the role of long-suffering patience, forgiveness, and God’s truth in guiding kids through doubts, whether about God’s existence, His love, or their own faith. 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Through personal stories of childhood fears and reflections on biblical figures like Jeremiah, Job, and Jonah, they explore how doubt is a natural part of spiritual growth for kids. The discussion offers practical parenting advice, emphasizing the importance of teaching children to pray, encouraging their questions, and modeling reliance on Scripture. They highlight the role of long-suffering patience, forgiveness, and God’s truth in guiding kids through doubts, whether about God’s existence, His love, or their own faith. 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Through personal stories, laughter, and honest reflections, they explore how children learn to talk with God, the importance of letting prayer grow with personality, and how parents can model a genuine prayer life at home. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or mentor, you’ll come away encouraged to guide the next generation into a relationship with God that’s real and lasting.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67522944</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67522944/teaching_children_to_pray.mp3" length="71141536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya  dive into the heart of teaching kids to pray in ways that are natural, simple, and faith-building. 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They explore contributing factors like economic challenges, shifting cultural norms, and the impact of empty nest syndrome, drawing from personal anecdotes and a session discussing rising divorce rates in longer marriages. With references to an Atlantic article and Ephesians 5, they highlight how faith, shared values, and intentional effort—such as finding common interests—can strengthen relationships. The conversation also touches on parenting, homeschooling trends, and the church’s role in fostering stable families, urging listeners to prioritize commitment and spiritual grounding.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67301736</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67301736/episode_109.mp3" length="53975296" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/1f0e7c808b6765a26b63a651745a84d445f00e28.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Picking up from last weeks podcast, "Ask Mom and Dad," hosts Greg and Tonya dive into the evolving landscape of marriage, focusing on the decline in overall divorce rates juxtaposed with the rise of "gray divorces" among couples married over 25 years....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Picking up from last weeks podcast, "Ask Mom and Dad," hosts Greg and Tonya dive into the evolving landscape of marriage, focusing on the decline in overall divorce rates juxtaposed with the rise of "gray divorces" among couples married over 25 years. They explore contributing factors like economic challenges, shifting cultural norms, and the impact of empty nest syndrome, drawing from personal anecdotes and a session discussing rising divorce rates in longer marriages. With references to an Atlantic article and Ephesians 5, they highlight how faith, shared values, and intentional effort—such as finding common interests—can strengthen relationships. The conversation also touches on parenting, homeschooling trends, and the church’s role in fostering stable families, urging listeners to prioritize commitment and spiritual grounding.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2699</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalinsights,christianmarriage,churchcommunity,culturalshifts,datingchallenges,divorcetrends,economicinstability,emptynest,ephesians5,faithrelationships,familystability,graydivorce,homeschoolingtrends,marriagelongevity,marriagerates,parentingissues,relationshipcommitment,sanctificationprocess,sharedvalues,spiritualgrowth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are Divorce Rates Really Dropping in America?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-divorce-rates-really-dropping-in-america--67273764</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Greg and Tonya focus on the changing landscape of marriage in America, highlighting recent statistics on divorce and marital stability. 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Drawing from real-life moments, they explore how small, faithful decisions can align with God’s greater story—even when life feels mundane or messy. They reflect on stories from their own family and ministry, unpack how God uses ordinary days to prepare us for extraordinary impact, and emphasize that your present faithfulness is often the path to future clarity.Listeners are encouraged to reframe their understanding of purpose—not as a far-off destination, but as something active, lived, and revealed in daily obedience.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67153281</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67153281/107.mp3" length="69077491" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya dive into the importance of embracing purpose each and every day,  understanding God’s unique call on each person’s life. 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They reflect on stories from their own family and ministry, unpack how God uses ordinary days to prepare us for extraordinary impact, and emphasize that your present faithfulness is often the path to future clarity.Listeners are encouraged to reframe their understanding of purpose—not as a far-off destination, but as something active, lived, and revealed in daily obedience.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2878</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acts8,biblicalhospitality,callingvsgifting,churchoutreach,culturalbarriers,evangelismgifting,everydayobedience,faithfulnessmatters,gospelconversations,invisibleministry,listentothespirit,obedientfaith,philiptheevangelist,readscripturealoud,relationalministry,smallactsbigimpact,spiritled,spiritprompting,trustgodstiming,welcomingothers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is Sabbath About Rules—or Something More?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-sabbath-about-rules-or-something-more--66934081</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom &amp; Dad, the conversation journeys from disaster headlines to spiritual rhythms—landing squarely on the meaning and misuse of Sabbath rest. Greg and Tonya reflect on how sacred symbols, like the bronze serpent or even a church building, can drift into idolatry when we lose sight of their purpose. Then they dive into what Sabbath was meant to be: a gift from God, not a religious burden. With insight from 2 Kings and Hebrews, they explore the tension between reverence and ritual, and how rediscovering Sabbath can help weary souls find rest, trust, and freedom in a world addicted to busyness.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66934081</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66934081/sabbath_ish.mp3" length="62618656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask Mom &amp;amp; Dad, the conversation journeys from disaster headlines to spiritual rhythms—landing squarely on the meaning and misuse of Sabbath rest. 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Picking up where last week left off, they go deeper into the everyday struggle of hearing God in the midst of noise, emotion, and spiritual confusion.Is it really God speaking—or just your own thoughts, feelings, or stress? How do you make space to listen when life won't slow down? With real stories, biblical insight, and a few light-hearted moments, this episode invites you to consider what it means to tune your heart to God's leading in real life.<br /><br />Discerning God’s Voice in a Noisy World<br />Navigating Emotion vs. Holy Spirit Promptings<br />Why God’s Silence Isn’t Always Absence<br />Hearing Differently in Relationships<br />Walking with God Through Spiritual Uncertainty]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66811390</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66811390/episode_104.mp3" length="49662496" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/06685768a6b85528fae2eec1b542d2edb1d592eb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya continue the conversation on one of the most vital aspects of faith: learning to recognize God's voice. Picking up where last week left off, they go deeper into the everyday struggle of hearing God in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya continue the conversation on one of the most vital aspects of faith: learning to recognize God's voice. Picking up where last week left off, they go deeper into the everyday struggle of hearing God in the midst of noise, emotion, and spiritual confusion.Is it really God speaking—or just your own thoughts, feelings, or stress? How do you make space to listen when life won't slow down? With real stories, biblical insight, and a few light-hearted moments, this episode invites you to consider what it means to tune your heart to God's leading in real life.<br /><br />Discerning God’s Voice in a Noisy World<br />Navigating Emotion vs. Holy Spirit Promptings<br />Why God’s Silence Isn’t Always Absence<br />Hearing Differently in Relationships<br />Walking with God Through Spiritual Uncertainty]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2483</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalinsight,christiandiscipline,christianlife,christianpodcast,discernment,everydayfaith,faithjourney,godinthenoise,godorfeelings,hearinggod,hearinghisvoice,holyspirit,prayerlife,quiettime,relationshipwithgod,spiritled,spiritualdirection,spiritualgrowth,trustgod,walkingwithgod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Faith, Fire, and the Fourth of July</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-fire-and-the-fourth-of-july--66824442</link><description><![CDATA[🎧 Podcast Description<br />In this special Fourth of July episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg explores the powerful connection between the early church in Acts and the founding of America. Why did the colonists risk everything for liberty? What role did faith, conscience, and truth play in the birth of a nation? And how does the boldness of the apostles — who said, “We must obey God rather than men” — mirror the courage of those who stood against tyranny with conviction shaped by Scripture?<br /><br />With real historical stories, quotes from the Founding Fathers, and biblical insight from Acts 5, this episode invites listeners to reflect on what true freedom really means — and how to live boldly for Christ in a culture that often resists truth.Freedom worth fighting for isn’t just political. It’s personal. It’s spiritual. And it’s rooted in a fear of God that leads to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66824442</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:30:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66824442/4th_of_july_special.mp3" length="63629056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>🎧 Podcast Description
In this special Fourth of July episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg explores the powerful connection between the early church in Acts and the founding of America. Why did the colonists risk everything for liberty? What role did...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎧 Podcast Description<br />In this special Fourth of July episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg explores the powerful connection between the early church in Acts and the founding of America. Why did the colonists risk everything for liberty? What role did faith, conscience, and truth play in the birth of a nation? And how does the boldness of the apostles — who said, “We must obey God rather than men” — mirror the courage of those who stood against tyranny with conviction shaped by Scripture?<br /><br />With real historical stories, quotes from the Founding Fathers, and biblical insight from Acts 5, this episode invites listeners to reflect on what true freedom really means — and how to live boldly for Christ in a culture that often resists truth.Freedom worth fighting for isn’t just political. It’s personal. It’s spiritual. And it’s rooted in a fear of God that leads to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3182</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>actschurch,americanawakening,biblicalfreedom,churchandstate,consciencematters,earlychurchfire,faithandfreedom,fearofgod,foundersandfaith,foundingfaith,freedominchrist,godandgovernment,gospelandliberty,julyfourth,libertyandconscience,patrickhenryfaith,religiousliberty,revivalandreform,standfirm,truthovertyranny</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do You Know The Difference Between God's Voice And Your Own?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-know-the-difference-between-god-s-voice-and-your-own--66629582</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and his co-host revisit previous conversations to tackle one of the most common — and personal — spiritual questions: How do we hear God’s voice? They explore the tension between practical wisdom and divine guidance, how cultural expectations can cloud spiritual clarity, and why following God is ultimately about relationship, not rigid rules. With honesty and humor, they invite you into a deeper journey of trust, discernment, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Hearing God’s Voice vs. Our Own Thoughts<br />The Role of Relationship in Hearing God<br />God’s Will vs. Cultural Norms<br />Practicing Faith in Practical Areas<br />Walking the Tension Between Wisdom and Trust]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66629582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:15:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66629582/episode_104.mp3" length="52093696" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/160d6e5d5383d14de333ff297c8de898537bae60.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and his co-host revisit previous conversations to tackle one of the most common — and personal — spiritual questions: How do we hear God’s voice? They explore the tension between practical wisdom and divine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and his co-host revisit previous conversations to tackle one of the most common — and personal — spiritual questions: How do we hear God’s voice? They explore the tension between practical wisdom and divine guidance, how cultural expectations can cloud spiritual clarity, and why following God is ultimately about relationship, not rigid rules. With honesty and humor, they invite you into a deeper journey of trust, discernment, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Hearing God’s Voice vs. Our Own Thoughts<br />The Role of Relationship in Hearing God<br />God’s Will vs. Cultural Norms<br />Practicing Faith in Practical Areas<br />Walking the Tension Between Wisdom and Trust]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2605</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddad,biblicaldecisionmaking,christianliving,christianpodcast,culturalchristianity,dailyfaithwalk,divineguidance,faithandwisdom,faithquestions,godswill,gregsawyer,hearinggodsvoice,holyspirit,personalfaith,prayerlife,reallifediscipleship,relationshipwithgod,spiritualdiscernment,spiritualgrowth,trustinggod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Should Christians Save for a Rainy Day?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-christians-save-for-a-rainy-day--66603205</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom &amp; Dad, we dive into a deep (and surprisingly fun) discussion about money, savings, tithing, and trust. Should Christians build up savings accounts, or does that reveal a lack of faith? How do we balance being wise stewards with living generously? What does the Bible really say about tithing and offerings?Drawing from Proverbs 21, Psalm 112, and the teachings of Jesus, we explore the heart behind giving, the dangers of hoarding or spending carelessly, and how true wealth is measured. This isn’t about formulas—it’s about relationship. Join us as we wrestle with questions that touch every family, every church, and every paycheck.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66603205</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:02:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66603205/102.mp3" length="54776896" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/3808ac4878eed26faed6195fa38e67a9efcf4ea4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask Mom &amp;amp; Dad, we dive into a deep (and surprisingly fun) discussion about money, savings, tithing, and trust. Should Christians build up savings accounts, or does that reveal a lack of faith? How do we balance being wise...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom &amp; Dad, we dive into a deep (and surprisingly fun) discussion about money, savings, tithing, and trust. Should Christians build up savings accounts, or does that reveal a lack of faith? How do we balance being wise stewards with living generously? What does the Bible really say about tithing and offerings?Drawing from Proverbs 21, Psalm 112, and the teachings of Jesus, we explore the heart behind giving, the dangers of hoarding or spending carelessly, and how true wealth is measured. This isn’t about formulas—it’s about relationship. Join us as we wrestle with questions that touch every family, every church, and every paycheck.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2739</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddad,biblestudy,biblicalfinance,christiangiving,christianliving,christianpodcast,churchmoney,discipleship,faithandmoney,financialwisdom,generosity,gospelliving,jesusfirst,kingdommindset,moneytalk,proverbs21,savingvsfaith,stewardship,tithing,trustgod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Letting Go &amp; Leaning In When Trust Feels Risky</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-go-leaning-in-when-trust-feels-risky--66302661</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of <i>Ask, Mom and Dad</i>, the conversation goes deeper into what it means to trust God in seasons of uncertainty. From shifting roles in ministry to personal identity and emotional growth, Greg and Tonya reflect on how to move forward when clarity is lacking and control is out of reach. <br />Topics include: <br /><ul><li>Wrestling with God in grief and transition</li></ul><ul><li>Letting go of what was in order to receive what’s next</li></ul><ul><li>What to do when your calling feels unclear</li></ul><ul><li>Learning to follow the Spirit’s lead without a roadmap</li></ul><ul><li>Why biblical stories like Jacob’s still matter today</li></ul><ul><li>The tension between needing answers and living by faith</li></ul><br /><b>Key takeaway:</b> Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is to keep walking—even when the way ahead feels uncertain—because God meets us in the wrestle and leads us with His whisper.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66302661</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66302661/2025_may_22_third_post.mp3" length="52943776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask, Mom and Dad, the conversation goes deeper into what it means to trust God in seasons of uncertainty. From shifting roles in ministry to personal identity and emotional growth, Greg and Tonya reflect on how to move forward when...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of <i>Ask, Mom and Dad</i>, the conversation goes deeper into what it means to trust God in seasons of uncertainty. From shifting roles in ministry to personal identity and emotional growth, Greg and Tonya reflect on how to move forward when clarity is lacking and control is out of reach. <br />Topics include: <br /><ul><li>Wrestling with God in grief and transition</li></ul><ul><li>Letting go of what was in order to receive what’s next</li></ul><ul><li>What to do when your calling feels unclear</li></ul><ul><li>Learning to follow the Spirit’s lead without a roadmap</li></ul><ul><li>Why biblical stories like Jacob’s still matter today</li></ul><ul><li>The tension between needing answers and living by faith</li></ul><br /><b>Key takeaway:</b> Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is to keep walking—even when the way ahead feels uncertain—because God meets us in the wrestle and leads us with His whisper.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2647</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalwisdom,callingandpurpose,christianpodcast,faithjourney,faithoverfear,godleads,griefandgrowth,healingandhope,holyspiritguidance,jacobswrestle,lettinggo,ministrylife,movingforwardwithgod,seasonschange,spiritualgrowth,trustgod,trustwithoutanswers,uncertaintyandfaith,walkbyfaith,wrestlingwithgod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Change Comes Knocking – Trusting God in the Transition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-change-comes-knocking-trusting-god-in-the-transition--66302096</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of <i>Ask, Mom and Dad</i>, we talk about what it means to face change with faith. From the history of a 180+ year-old church to parenting adult children, we reflect on how God uses transition to shape us. <br />Topics include: <br /><ul><li>How churches adapt for future generations</li></ul><ul><li>Trusting God’s guidance when the way isn’t clear</li></ul><ul><li>Moving from fear to faith in leadership</li></ul><ul><li>Walking with others through change—both in church and at home</li></ul><br />This episode offers wisdom for anyone navigating a season of uncertainty, inviting you to lean into prayer, community, and the Word of God. It’s both a reminder and a challenge: the hardest part of change is often just stepping out the front door. <br /><b>Key takeaway:</b> Real transformation happens when we stop trying to recapture the past and instead trust God for what’s ahead.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66302096</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66302096/first_one_feb.mp3" length="55990251" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask, Mom and Dad, we talk about what it means to face change with faith. From the history of a 180+ year-old church to parenting adult children, we reflect on how God uses transition to shape us. 
Topics include: 

- How churches...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of <i>Ask, Mom and Dad</i>, we talk about what it means to face change with faith. From the history of a 180+ year-old church to parenting adult children, we reflect on how God uses transition to shape us. <br />Topics include: <br /><ul><li>How churches adapt for future generations</li></ul><ul><li>Trusting God’s guidance when the way isn’t clear</li></ul><ul><li>Moving from fear to faith in leadership</li></ul><ul><li>Walking with others through change—both in church and at home</li></ul><br />This episode offers wisdom for anyone navigating a season of uncertainty, inviting you to lean into prayer, community, and the Word of God. It’s both a reminder and a challenge: the hardest part of change is often just stepping out the front door. <br /><b>Key takeaway:</b> Real transformation happens when we stop trying to recapture the past and instead trust God for what’s ahead.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2800</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalwisdom,changingseasons,christiancommunity,christianleadership,christianpodcast,churchrevitalization,churchtransition,faithandchange,faithjourney,faithoverfear,familyfaith,godleads,holyspiritguidance,hopeintransition,lifewithgod,parentingadults,spiritualgrowth,trustgod,trusthisplan,walkbyfaith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Slow Down</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trusting-god-when-life-doesn-t-slow-down--66302048</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of <i>Ask, Mom and Dad</i>, the conversation shifts from playful catch-up to real-life reflections on aging, responsibility, and how faith sustains us in hard seasons. <br />Topics include: <br /><ul><li>Facing the realities of aging, health challenges, and caring for loved ones</li></ul><ul><li>Finding gratitude in the middle of financial stress and daily pressures</li></ul><ul><li>How God’s faithfulness carries us even when life feels overwhelming</li></ul><ul><li>Encouraging grown children without controlling them</li></ul><ul><li>The value of vulnerability in church and community life</li></ul><ul><li>Staying grounded in Scripture and joy-filled in marriage through humor and prayer</li></ul><br /><b>Key takeaway:</b> When life doesn’t slow down, faith doesn’t have to fall apart. God meets us in the pressure and provides what we need, one day at a time.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66302048</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66302048/second_post_first_march.mp3" length="54687616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask, Mom and Dad, the conversation shifts from playful catch-up to real-life reflections on aging, responsibility, and how faith sustains us in hard seasons. 
Topics include: 

- Facing the realities of aging, health challenges, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of <i>Ask, Mom and Dad</i>, the conversation shifts from playful catch-up to real-life reflections on aging, responsibility, and how faith sustains us in hard seasons. <br />Topics include: <br /><ul><li>Facing the realities of aging, health challenges, and caring for loved ones</li></ul><ul><li>Finding gratitude in the middle of financial stress and daily pressures</li></ul><ul><li>How God’s faithfulness carries us even when life feels overwhelming</li></ul><ul><li>Encouraging grown children without controlling them</li></ul><ul><li>The value of vulnerability in church and community life</li></ul><ul><li>Staying grounded in Scripture and joy-filled in marriage through humor and prayer</li></ul><br /><b>Key takeaway:</b> When life doesn’t slow down, faith doesn’t have to fall apart. God meets us in the pressure and provides what we need, one day at a time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2735</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aginggracefully,biblestudy,caregiving,christianmarriage,christianpodcast,churchlife,dailygrace,faithinlife,faithoverfear,familyfaith,godisfaithful,godprovides,hopeinthemess,lifetransitions,marriageandfaith,parentingadults,pressuredbutpraying,realfaith,spiritualgrowth,trustgod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Can We Learn from Jacob's Limp?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-can-we-learn-from-jacob-s-limp--64274437</link><description><![CDATA[Episode Description:In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, we dive deep into the story of Jacob, exploring how wrestling with God reshapes our identity. What does it mean to embrace the limp that comes from an encounter with the Divine? How do we move from striving for identity to receiving it as a gift from God? Join us as we unpack Jacob’s transformation into Israel, the significance of family identity, and how our secure identity in Christ allows us to love God and others. Along the way, we share personal reflections, humor, and insights into how this story applies to our modern lives.This episode will leave you reflecting on one key question: Who are you when you know whose you are?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64274437</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:30:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64274437/amd98.mp3" length="71765597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode Description:In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, we dive deep into the story of Jacob, exploring how wrestling with God reshapes our identity. What does it mean to embrace the limp that comes from an encounter with the Divine? How do we move...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode Description:In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, we dive deep into the story of Jacob, exploring how wrestling with God reshapes our identity. What does it mean to embrace the limp that comes from an encounter with the Divine? How do we move from striving for identity to receiving it as a gift from God? Join us as we unpack Jacob’s transformation into Israel, the significance of family identity, and how our secure identity in Christ allows us to love God and others. Along the way, we share personal reflections, humor, and insights into how this story applies to our modern lives.This episode will leave you reflecting on one key question: Who are you when you know whose you are?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3589</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalstories,christianliving,discipleshipjourney,divineencounter,embracethelimp,encounteringgod,faithandidentity,faithjourney,familyidentity,godspurpose,identityinchrist,jacob,loveofgod,oldtestamentlessons,receivinggodslove,secureidentity,spiritualgrowth,spiritualwrestling,walkwithchrist,wrestlewithgod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Does Walking by Faith Seem a Little Crazy?"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-walking-by-faith-seem-a-little-crazy--64132847</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya discuss what it really means to live by faith, especially when circumstances or well-intentioned advice from others seem to conflict with one’s personal sense of God’s leading. They explore how “general wisdom” or common-sense advice—while often helpful—can sometimes clash with a believer’s individual calling or the specific way God may be directing them. Using scriptural examples, they illustrate that faith can require steps or decisions that look risky or even ill-advised to outside observers.They look at Job—whose friends offered standard spiritual “answers,” yet missed the unique work God was doing in Job’s life—and Paul, who was warned not to go to Jerusalem but felt strongly led by God to proceed. These stories highlight how each person’s faith journey can differ greatly, and how important it is to encourage one another in obedience to God rather than impose our own interpretations or cultural expectations. Overall, they emphasize that genuine Christian support means helping others stay close to Christ, trusting Him step by step, and resisting the urge to judge or rely solely on worldly reasoning.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64132847</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64132847/ask_mom_and_dad_faith_walking.mp3" length="62313376" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/6ebac46cc61952a3a409ed80d3d0fe649c08d8ff.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya discuss what it really means to live by faith, especially when circumstances or well-intentioned advice from others seem to conflict with one’s personal sense of God’s leading. They explore how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask Mom and Dad, Greg and Tonya discuss what it really means to live by faith, especially when circumstances or well-intentioned advice from others seem to conflict with one’s personal sense of God’s leading. They explore how “general wisdom” or common-sense advice—while often helpful—can sometimes clash with a believer’s individual calling or the specific way God may be directing them. Using scriptural examples, they illustrate that faith can require steps or decisions that look risky or even ill-advised to outside observers.They look at Job—whose friends offered standard spiritual “answers,” yet missed the unique work God was doing in Job’s life—and Paul, who was warned not to go to Jerusalem but felt strongly led by God to proceed. These stories highlight how each person’s faith journey can differ greatly, and how important it is to encourage one another in obedience to God rather than impose our own interpretations or cultural expectations. Overall, they emphasize that genuine Christian support means helping others stay close to Christ, trusting Him step by step, and resisting the urge to judge or rely solely on worldly reasoning.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3116</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boldness,calling,community,counsel,courage,discernment,doubt,encouragement,faith,growth,hope,journey,listening,obedience,relationship,risk,spiritual,trials,trust,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the meaning of worship?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-meaning-of-worship--63859956</link><description><![CDATA[<br />In this episode, Greg and Tonya return from a long hiatus and catch everyone up on life happenings—from the busy holiday season on the road to the excitement of their son’s engagement. They discuss Greg’s new pastoral role in a small-town church, sharing the challenges and joys of stepping into ministry after a lengthy job search. The conversation then turns to a deeper reflection on worship, exploring how music, awe, gratitude, and personal connection with God all play pivotal roles in a believer’s life. They emphasize the importance of coming before God with humility and thanksgiving, whether through timeless hymns or modern praise songs. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63859956</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:04:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63859956/1_22_25_calling_and_worship_ask.mp3" length="60706397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Greg and Tonya return from a long hiatus and catch everyone up on life happenings—from the busy holiday season on the road to the excitement of their son’s engagement. They discuss Greg’s new pastoral role in a small-town church,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />In this episode, Greg and Tonya return from a long hiatus and catch everyone up on life happenings—from the busy holiday season on the road to the excitement of their son’s engagement. They discuss Greg’s new pastoral role in a small-town church, sharing the challenges and joys of stepping into ministry after a lengthy job search. The conversation then turns to a deeper reflection on worship, exploring how music, awe, gratitude, and personal connection with God all play pivotal roles in a believer’s life. They emphasize the importance of coming before God with humility and thanksgiving, whether through timeless hymns or modern praise songs. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3036</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>belt,bible,calling,church,culture,engagement,faith,family,holidays,ministry,music,parenting,pastoral,podcast,scripture,small,thankfulness,town,worship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Ava" Asks Mom and Dad about Christian Parenting.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ava-asks-mom-and-dad-about-christian-parenting--61151212</link><description><![CDATA[In this special episode, Greg and Tonya welcome their AI co-host, Ava, to discuss the unique challenges and principles of raising children with a Christian foundation in today’s culture. Ava plays the role of a curious interviewer, asking thoughtful questions about faith, parenting, and how Christian values influence family life. Tune in for an engaging conversation that explores the differences between secular and Christian parenting approaches, offering insights and practical advice for parents navigating the complexities of modern society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61151212</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 22:28:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61151212/95_ai_ask_mom_and_dad.mp3" length="32700736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this special episode, Greg and Tonya welcome their AI co-host, Ava, to discuss the unique challenges and principles of raising children with a Christian foundation in today’s culture. Ava plays the role of a curious interviewer, asking thoughtful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special episode, Greg and Tonya welcome their AI co-host, Ava, to discuss the unique challenges and principles of raising children with a Christian foundation in today’s culture. Ava plays the role of a curious interviewer, asking thoughtful questions about faith, parenting, and how Christian values influence family life. Tune in for an engaging conversation that explores the differences between secular and Christian parenting approaches, offering insights and practical advice for parents navigating the complexities of modern society.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1635</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalparenting,christiancommunity,christianfaith,christianfamily,christianlife,christianliving,christianparenting,christianpodcast,christianvalues,faithandfamily,faithbasedparenting,faithfulparenting,faithjourney,familyfaith,familyfirst,godlyparenting,parentingadvice,parentingtips,parentingwithpurpose,raisinggodlychildren</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Living in an Identity Crises: Raising Kids in a Confusing Culture</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-in-an-identity-crises-raising-kids-in-a-confusing-culture--61064327</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about the challenges we face as Christian parents trying to raise kids who stay true to their identity in a culture that pushes back against biblical values.  We discuss insights from real-life situations, like how cultural shifts are affecting family dynamics, and how we’re trying to guide our kids through these identity challenges. We talk about the dangers of letting culture define who we are, and why it’s so important to root our identity in what God says about us. Plus, we explore how to balance protecting our kids from harmful influences while also preparing them to think critically about the world around them. <br />We keep it practical, encouraging fellow parents to build strong, biblical foundations early on, helping our kids develop a sense of belonging and purpose rooted in God's love. We chat about the cultural pressures that can shake this identity and share our thoughts on how Christian families can stick together and stay grounded in their faith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61064327</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 18:58:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61064327/94_askm_d.mp3" length="48170234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we talk about the challenges we face as Christian parents trying to raise kids who stay true to their identity in a culture that pushes back against biblical values.  We discuss insights from real-life situations, like how cultural...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about the challenges we face as Christian parents trying to raise kids who stay true to their identity in a culture that pushes back against biblical values.  We discuss insights from real-life situations, like how cultural shifts are affecting family dynamics, and how we’re trying to guide our kids through these identity challenges. We talk about the dangers of letting culture define who we are, and why it’s so important to root our identity in what God says about us. Plus, we explore how to balance protecting our kids from harmful influences while also preparing them to think critically about the world around them. <br />We keep it practical, encouraging fellow parents to build strong, biblical foundations early on, helping our kids develop a sense of belonging and purpose rooted in God's love. We chat about the cultural pressures that can shake this identity and share our thoughts on how Christian families can stick together and stay grounded in their faith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2409</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalvalues,christianfamily,christianparenting,christianpodcast,christianvalues,culturalinfluence,culturalshifts,faithandfamily,faithbasedparenting,familydynamics,godstruth,identityinchrist,parentingchallenges,parentinginfaith,peerpressure,protectingidentity,raisingchildren,raisinggodlykids,spiritualguidance,teachingkidsfaith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Is A “Christian Nationalist?” And Why Do Labels Matter?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-christian-nationalist-and-why-do-labels-matter--59568304</link><description><![CDATA[Labels can influence and manipulate cultural and political narratives. In this episode, Greg and Tanya discuss the complex interplay between language, culture, and Christianity, particularly the recent use of the term "Christian Nationalism" is being used to shape public perception toward Christians negatively.  <br />"Christian nationalism" is a term recently used by various media and political entities to cast Christianity in a negative light, associating it with extremism or societal discord. Such labeling is a strategic effort to control language and, by extension, control how people perceive and react to Christian values in the public sphere. <br />Christians need to understand and engage with, not retreat from,  these dynamics to counteract misinformation and maintain the integrity of their faith in public discourse. The podcast serves as a call to action for listeners to critically evaluate the information they consume and to understand the deeper implications of the words and labels used in political and cultural discussions.<br /><br /><br />Proverbs 15:1, Genesis 1:3 and John 1:1, Isaiah 18<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59568304</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:51:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59568304/93_cnationalism.mp3" length="64532416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Labels can influence and manipulate cultural and political narratives. In this episode, Greg and Tanya discuss the complex interplay between language, culture, and Christianity, particularly the recent use of the term "Christian Nationalism" is being...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Labels can influence and manipulate cultural and political narratives. In this episode, Greg and Tanya discuss the complex interplay between language, culture, and Christianity, particularly the recent use of the term "Christian Nationalism" is being used to shape public perception toward Christians negatively.  <br />"Christian nationalism" is a term recently used by various media and political entities to cast Christianity in a negative light, associating it with extremism or societal discord. Such labeling is a strategic effort to control language and, by extension, control how people perceive and react to Christian values in the public sphere. <br />Christians need to understand and engage with, not retreat from,  these dynamics to counteract misinformation and maintain the integrity of their faith in public discourse. The podcast serves as a call to action for listeners to critically evaluate the information they consume and to understand the deeper implications of the words and labels used in political and cultural discussions.<br /><br /><br />Proverbs 15:1, Genesis 1:3 and John 1:1, Isaiah 18<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3227</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bibleverses,biblicalwisdom,christiannationalism,christianperspective,christianpodcast,christianvalues,controlledlanguage,defendfaith,faithandculture,faithfulliving,faithinpolitics,gentleanswers,godsword,mediainfluence,politicaldiscourse,religiousliberty,religiousnarratives,scripturetalk,spiritualdialogue,truthinmedia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What's Trending Parenting? (Mom and Dad React)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-trending-parenting-mom-and-dad-react--59315937</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," we delve into a variety of parenting and lifestyle trends emerging among younger generations. We discuss how some modern practices surprisingly echo the traditions of their grandparents, highlighting a return to home-centric activities like baking and crafting. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the rise in setting boundaries for visitors around newborns, to the growing preference for sustainable and second-hand shopping. The episode also touches on the challenges and approaches to co-parenting in blended families, emphasizing the importance of communication and the well-being of children. Throughout, we blend personal anecdotes with observations on broader societal shifts, offering insights into how past and present parenting strategies are intertwining in today's families.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59315937</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59315937/92.mp3" length="49624576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," we delve into a variety of parenting and lifestyle trends emerging among younger generations. We discuss how some modern practices surprisingly echo the traditions of their grandparents, highlighting a return to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," we delve into a variety of parenting and lifestyle trends emerging among younger generations. We discuss how some modern practices surprisingly echo the traditions of their grandparents, highlighting a return to home-centric activities like baking and crafting. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the rise in setting boundaries for visitors around newborns, to the growing preference for sustainable and second-hand shopping. The episode also touches on the challenges and approaches to co-parenting in blended families, emphasizing the importance of communication and the well-being of children. Throughout, we blend personal anecdotes with observations on broader societal shifts, offering insights into how past and present parenting strategies are intertwining in today's families.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2482</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blendedfamilies,childrearing,coparenting,craftingwithkids,ecofriendlychoices,familydynamics,familytraditions,familyvalues,generationalwisdom,homebaking,homemadebread,minimalistlifestyle,modernparenting,newborncare,nurturinghome,parentingchallenges,parentingtrends,secondhandshopping,sustainableliving,vintagefinds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How To Speak speak Gen Z?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-speak-speak-gen-z--59315602</link><description><![CDATA[Well it's not really how to speak GenZ. It's more speaking with someone who is GenZ about what those words mean.In today's episode Greg and Tonya enjoy a conversation with their youngest son Elijah as he quizzes them and they talk back-and-forth about slang used in across three generations and how the world we grow up in greatly affect the way we communicate. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59315602</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:28:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59315602/91.mp3" length="72715936" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Well it's not really how to speak GenZ. It's more speaking with someone who is GenZ about what those words mean.In today's episode Greg and Tonya enjoy a conversation with their youngest son Elijah as he quizzes them and they talk back-and-forth about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Well it's not really how to speak GenZ. It's more speaking with someone who is GenZ about what those words mean.In today's episode Greg and Tonya enjoy a conversation with their youngest son Elijah as he quizzes them and they talk back-and-forth about slang used in across three generations and how the world we grow up in greatly affect the way we communicate. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3636</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>crossgencommunication,decodinggenz,familypodcastvibes,familyslangtime,fromboomerstozoomers,generationaldialogue,generationalslangquiz,generationaltalks,genzspeak,gregandtonyapodcast,languageofyouth,parentchildbanter,slangacrossages,slangbridge,slangevolution,talkinggenz,threegentalk,understandinggenz,youthlanguagelab,youthspeakexplained</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What are your thoughts about Easter, eggs, bunnies, and Jesus?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-your-thoughts-about-easter-eggs-bunnies-and-jesus--59233363</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Tonya and I jump into the true spirit of Easter, amidst all the egg hunts and chocolate galore. We talk a little bit about the origins of some of the language and practices that's around this holiday, while wanting to get down to the real reason for this celebration.  – the resurrection –  Join us for a laid-back and sometimes intense conversation on striking that sweet balance between celebrating traditions and keeping the heart of Easter front and center.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59233363</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:30:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59233363/82_easter.mp3" length="67432576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Tonya and I jump into the true spirit of Easter, amidst all the egg hunts and chocolate galore. We talk a little bit about the origins of some of the language and practices that's around this holiday, while wanting to get down to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Tonya and I jump into the true spirit of Easter, amidst all the egg hunts and chocolate galore. We talk a little bit about the origins of some of the language and practices that's around this holiday, while wanting to get down to the real reason for this celebration.  – the resurrection –  Join us for a laid-back and sometimes intense conversation on striking that sweet balance between celebrating traditions and keeping the heart of Easter front and center.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3372</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Can A Person Be Illegal?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-a-person-be-illegal--59131577</link><description><![CDATA[Join Greg and Tonya as they navigate the intricate terrain of illegal immigration in this thought-provoking episode. They explore biblical perspectives on borders, drawing parallels from the Tower of Babel narrative, where God dispersed humanity. Reflecting on America's history, they highlight the process early immigrants underwent to attain citizenship, juxtaposing it with the term "illegal" and its implications.<br />In conclusion, Greg and Tonya prompt listeners to ponder essential questions on illegal immigration and citizenship, urging respectful dialogue and consideration of biblical principles in contemporary contexts. This episode serves as a catalyst for critical thinking and encourages empathy in addressing this contentious issue.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59131577</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:25:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59131577/89_can_a_person_be_illeagal.mp3" length="72125565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Greg and Tonya as they navigate the intricate terrain of illegal immigration in this thought-provoking episode. They explore biblical perspectives on borders, drawing parallels from the Tower of Babel narrative, where God dispersed humanity....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Greg and Tonya as they navigate the intricate terrain of illegal immigration in this thought-provoking episode. They explore biblical perspectives on borders, drawing parallels from the Tower of Babel narrative, where God dispersed humanity. Reflecting on America's history, they highlight the process early immigrants underwent to attain citizenship, juxtaposing it with the term "illegal" and its implications.<br />In conclusion, Greg and Tonya prompt listeners to ponder essential questions on illegal immigration and citizenship, urging respectful dialogue and consideration of biblical principles in contemporary contexts. This episode serves as a catalyst for critical thinking and encourages empathy in addressing this contentious issue.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3607</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Have You Stayed Married 36 Years?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-have-you-stayed-married-36-years--59049684</link><description><![CDATA[Yep, we did it. We've made it 36 years and we are still going strong. Inevitably Tonya and I are asked how have we made it this far. Now I'm not sure if some are asking becasue they are impressed and want to know the secret to our blissful life together or if there is some sort of inuindo there I am missing but for whatever it's workth. Tonya and I have just celebrated 36 yearst together and we thought that we would explore some of the secrets that we have found along the way. So if your inclined, sit back and enjoy listening in as we talk over the secrets of lasting 36 years. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59049684</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:08:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59049684/ask_88.mp3" length="65464096" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Yep, we did it. We've made it 36 years and we are still going strong. Inevitably Tonya and I are asked how have we made it this far. Now I'm not sure if some are asking becasue they are impressed and want to know the secret to our blissful life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yep, we did it. We've made it 36 years and we are still going strong. Inevitably Tonya and I are asked how have we made it this far. Now I'm not sure if some are asking becasue they are impressed and want to know the secret to our blissful life together or if there is some sort of inuindo there I am missing but for whatever it's workth. Tonya and I have just celebrated 36 yearst together and we thought that we would explore some of the secrets that we have found along the way. So if your inclined, sit back and enjoy listening in as we talk over the secrets of lasting 36 years. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3273</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are We Playing Favorites?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-playing-favorites--58678046</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to "Ask Mom And Dad," the podcast where we dive into the joys and challenges of parenting through the lens of faith and family values. In each episode we engage in candid conversations about raising children in today's world while seeking wisdom from timeless biblical principles. In this episode, we explore the topic of favoritism in parenting, drawing insights from the stories of Jacob and Esau. We discuss the complexities of nurturing each child's unique qualities and needs, emphasizing the importance of loving them unconditionally, regardless of their performance or perceived shortcomings. We explore how to navigate the inherent struggles of parenting while striving to treat each child with equal love and respect. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just starting out, Tonya and I hope our podcast offers practical insights, heartfelt encouragement, and a reminder that you're not alone in this crazy beautiful adventure called parenting.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58678046</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:33:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58678046/playing_favorites.mp3" length="57007456" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to "Ask Mom And Dad," the podcast where we dive into the joys and challenges of parenting through the lens of faith and family values. In each episode we engage in candid conversations about raising children in today's world while seeking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to "Ask Mom And Dad," the podcast where we dive into the joys and challenges of parenting through the lens of faith and family values. In each episode we engage in candid conversations about raising children in today's world while seeking wisdom from timeless biblical principles. In this episode, we explore the topic of favoritism in parenting, drawing insights from the stories of Jacob and Esau. We discuss the complexities of nurturing each child's unique qualities and needs, emphasizing the importance of loving them unconditionally, regardless of their performance or perceived shortcomings. We explore how to navigate the inherent struggles of parenting while striving to treat each child with equal love and respect. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just starting out, Tonya and I hope our podcast offers practical insights, heartfelt encouragement, and a reminder that you're not alone in this crazy beautiful adventure called parenting.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2851</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalwisdom,cherisheachchild,christianparenting,equallove,faithbasedparenting,familyvalues,favoritismfree,godsgrace,godslove,gracefulparenting,graceinparenting,lovethemastheyare,nurturingchildren,parentingadvice,parentingjourney,parentingpodcast,parentingwisdom,raisingkids,siblingrelationships,unconditionallove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Should I Get Fined for Eating out with Noisy kids?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-i-get-fined-for-eating-out-with-noisy-kids--58372083</link><description><![CDATA[Recently in Georgia, a restaurant, fined families for their undisciplined kids while dining at the restaurant. Today we discuss this and talk about behaving children in public.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58372083</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:06:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58372083/eating_out_with_kids_final.mp3" length="35205376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recently in Georgia, a restaurant, fined families for their undisciplined kids while dining at the restaurant. Today we discuss this and talk about behaving children in public.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recently in Georgia, a restaurant, fined families for their undisciplined kids while dining at the restaurant. Today we discuss this and talk about behaving children in public.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1761</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I Find Truth in a World Obsessed with Knowledge?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-find-truth-in-a-world-obsessed-with-knowledge--57358818</link><description><![CDATA[Join us on "Ask Mom and Dad" to gain a fresh perspective on life, faith, and the search for truth.<br />**Section 1 - "Rediscovering Faith over Knowledge"**:<br />Join us as we delve into why parents today are increasingly obsessed with knowledge and education for their children. Are we overemphasizing the wrong things? Mom and Dad express their concern and discuss how placing the fear of the Lord at the center of life can guide us to wisdom, knowledge, and truth. The message is clear: Faith is more important than mere information.<br />**Section 2 - "Suffocating in an Information-Soaked World"**:<br />Information overload! We live in a world filled with constant advertisements and data. Mom and Dad will explain the suffocating effect of too much information, like a smog in a city, and why it's essential to find moments of stillness amid the chaos to hear the truth. Learn how to cut through the clutter and discover the reality that lies beneath the surface.<br />**Section 3 - "Intimate Relationship with Truth"**:<br />Mom and Dad explore the intimate connection between knowing truth and having a deep relationship with Jesus. They dive into the role of faith, truth, and relationships in navigating a world flooded with information. In a world where right and wrong can blur, find out why a solid foundation in faith is your compass to discerning the truth.<br /><br />Subscribe today to "Ask Mom and Dad" and remember, faith, not knowledge, is the key to unlocking the truth. Don't miss out on this incredible podcast journey! 🌟🙏 #AskMomAndDadPodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57358818</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57358818/knowledgetruth.mp3" length="55165216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us on "Ask Mom and Dad" to gain a fresh perspective on life, faith, and the search for truth.
**Section 1 - "Rediscovering Faith over Knowledge"**:
Join us as we delve into why parents today are increasingly obsessed with knowledge and education...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us on "Ask Mom and Dad" to gain a fresh perspective on life, faith, and the search for truth.<br />**Section 1 - "Rediscovering Faith over Knowledge"**:<br />Join us as we delve into why parents today are increasingly obsessed with knowledge and education for their children. Are we overemphasizing the wrong things? Mom and Dad express their concern and discuss how placing the fear of the Lord at the center of life can guide us to wisdom, knowledge, and truth. The message is clear: Faith is more important than mere information.<br />**Section 2 - "Suffocating in an Information-Soaked World"**:<br />Information overload! We live in a world filled with constant advertisements and data. Mom and Dad will explain the suffocating effect of too much information, like a smog in a city, and why it's essential to find moments of stillness amid the chaos to hear the truth. Learn how to cut through the clutter and discover the reality that lies beneath the surface.<br />**Section 3 - "Intimate Relationship with Truth"**:<br />Mom and Dad explore the intimate connection between knowing truth and having a deep relationship with Jesus. They dive into the role of faith, truth, and relationships in navigating a world flooded with information. In a world where right and wrong can blur, find out why a solid foundation in faith is your compass to discerning the truth.<br /><br />Subscribe today to "Ask Mom and Dad" and remember, faith, not knowledge, is the key to unlocking the truth. Don't miss out on this incredible podcast journey! 🌟🙏 #AskMomAndDadPodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2759</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddad,deeperunderstanding,discoveringfaith,faithjourney,faithoverknowledge,findingstillness,godswisdom,informationoverload,intimatetruth,knowledgevstruth,lifeguidance,navigatinglife,podcastinspiration,podcasttalk,podcastwisdom,searchingforanswers,spiritualpodcast,truthinchaos,truthseekers,wisdomandfaith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Haloweeeeeeen!!! Should we or Shouldn't we?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/haloweeeeeeen-should-we-or-shouldn-t-we--57358816</link><description><![CDATA[Christians grapple with it year after year, the Halloween dilemma. Should you let your kids go trick-or-treating? Is it all in good fun, or are there deeper concerns at play?  <br /><br />Join us in this insightful podcast where Mom and Dad, who've successfully navigated the maze of parenthood with eight kids, delve into the age-old question. They reflect on their own parenting journey and discuss a recent Instagram post that sparked this debate. Drawing from their experience, they provide you with a thoughtful analysis of how to approach Halloween and related events from a Christian perspective. <br /><br />This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for parents and curious minds alike, shedding light on the complexities surrounding this annual debate. If you're seeking answers or just interested in this fascinating discussion, you won't want to miss it!<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57358816</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:47:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57358816/ask_haloween_edition_23.mp3" length="61605376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christians grapple with it year after year, the Halloween dilemma. Should you let your kids go trick-or-treating? Is it all in good fun, or are there deeper concerns at play?  

Join us in this insightful podcast where Mom and Dad, who've successfully...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christians grapple with it year after year, the Halloween dilemma. Should you let your kids go trick-or-treating? Is it all in good fun, or are there deeper concerns at play?  <br /><br />Join us in this insightful podcast where Mom and Dad, who've successfully navigated the maze of parenthood with eight kids, delve into the age-old question. They reflect on their own parenting journey and discuss a recent Instagram post that sparked this debate. Drawing from their experience, they provide you with a thoughtful analysis of how to approach Halloween and related events from a Christian perspective. <br /><br />This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for parents and curious minds alike, shedding light on the complexities surrounding this annual debate. If you're seeking answers or just interested in this fascinating discussion, you won't want to miss it!<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3081</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>"annualdilemma","christianlife","christianparenting","christianvalues","faithandfamily","faithfulfamilies","faithfulliving","faithpodcast","familyvalues","halloweendebate","halloweendiscussion","halloweenreflections","holidaytraditions","parentingadvice","parentingjourney","parentingwisdom","podcastinsights","seasonalquestions","thoughtfulparenting","trickortreating"</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How To Stay Married For A Long Time (Part Two)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stay-married-for-a-long-time-part-two--56594084</link><description><![CDATA[After Reading an article in the Epoch Times recently entitled "Lessons Learned in 54 Years of Married Life." Tonya and I began to react to the suggestions put forward by the author. Now, we have not been married that long but we apparently have plenty of opinions about how to get to, at least, the point where we are. So sit back and enjoy part one and then next week part two of our extended conversation on how to stay married for a long time.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56594084</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56594084/how_to_stay_married_for_a_long_time_part_two.mp3" length="92758208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After Reading an article in the Epoch Times recently entitled "Lessons Learned in 54 Years of Married Life." Tonya and I began to react to the suggestions put forward by the author. Now, we have not been married that long but we apparently have plenty...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After Reading an article in the Epoch Times recently entitled "Lessons Learned in 54 Years of Married Life." Tonya and I began to react to the suggestions put forward by the author. Now, we have not been married that long but we apparently have plenty of opinions about how to get to, at least, the point where we are. So sit back and enjoy part one and then next week part two of our extended conversation on how to stay married for a long time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2319</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>buildingloveovertime,commitmenttolove,coupleconversations,couplethoughts,enduringlove,epochtimesinspiration,lifelongpartnership,longlastinglove,marriageadvice,marriagechat,marriagelessons,marriageperspectives,marriagereflections,opinionsonmarriage,relationshipchatter,relationshipinsights,relationshipjourney,sharedopinions,timetestedunion,togetherforyears</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How To Stay Married For A Long Time (Part One)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stay-married-for-a-long-time-part-one--56594083</link><description><![CDATA[After Reading an article in the Epoch Times recently entitled "Lessons Learned in 54 Years of Married Life." Tonya and I began to react to the suggestions put forward by the author. Now, we have not been married that long but we apparently have plenty of opinions about how to get to, at least, the point where we are. So sit back and enjoy part one of our extended conversation on how to stay married for a long time.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56594083</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:52:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56594083/how_to_stay_married_for_a_long_time_part_one.mp3" length="109414208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After Reading an article in the Epoch Times recently entitled "Lessons Learned in 54 Years of Married Life." Tonya and I began to react to the suggestions put forward by the author. Now, we have not been married that long but we apparently have plenty...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After Reading an article in the Epoch Times recently entitled "Lessons Learned in 54 Years of Married Life." Tonya and I began to react to the suggestions put forward by the author. Now, we have not been married that long but we apparently have plenty of opinions about how to get to, at least, the point where we are. So sit back and enjoy part one of our extended conversation on how to stay married for a long time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2736</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>buildingloveovertime,commitmenttolove,coupleconversations,couplethoughts,enduringlove,lifelongpartnership,longlastinglove,marriageadvice,marriagechat,marriageperspectives,marriagereflections,opinionsonmarriage,relationshipchatter,relationshipjourney,sharedopinions,timetestedunion,togetherforyears</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Makes a Strong Community?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-a-strong-community--56387776</link><description><![CDATA[In this thought-provoking episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," Greg and Tonya discuss community and its relevance in various aspects of our lives. Join us as we dissect questions of trustand explore how the Garden of Eden in the Bible may have played a big part in the relationship trouble we deal with today. Jump in with us as we discuss the barriers that often hinder the development of authentic communities and learn about the value of embracing discomfort and challenge in the pursuit of genuine connections. Learn insightful and unique perspectives on how faith, trust, and relational dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping the communities we are a part of. Whether you're interested in biblical discussions, personal growth, or the intricacies of human relationships, this episode provides a rich tapestry of insights that will leave you contemplating the true essence of community in your own life. Tune in to discover how understanding the origins of trust and the impact of sin can lead to fostering more authentic and meaningful connections with others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56387776</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:15:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56387776/81.mp3" length="141906368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this thought-provoking episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," Greg and Tonya discuss community and its relevance in various aspects of our lives. Join us as we dissect questions of trustand explore how the Garden of Eden in the Bible may have played a big...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this thought-provoking episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," Greg and Tonya discuss community and its relevance in various aspects of our lives. Join us as we dissect questions of trustand explore how the Garden of Eden in the Bible may have played a big part in the relationship trouble we deal with today. Jump in with us as we discuss the barriers that often hinder the development of authentic communities and learn about the value of embracing discomfort and challenge in the pursuit of genuine connections. Learn insightful and unique perspectives on how faith, trust, and relational dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping the communities we are a part of. Whether you're interested in biblical discussions, personal growth, or the intricacies of human relationships, this episode provides a rich tapestry of insights that will leave you contemplating the true essence of community in your own life. Tune in to discover how understanding the origins of trust and the impact of sin can lead to fostering more authentic and meaningful connections with others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3548</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bridgingdivides,buildingstrongercommunities,celebratingdiversity,communitychallenges,embracingchange,enduringtogether,faithfulendurance,findingcomfortindiscomfort,findingcommonground,givingcomfort,growingthroughstruggles,ironsharpensiron,navigatingdifferences,overcomingbarriers,relationshipbuilding,seekingtruthtogether,sharedexperiences,trustingod,unityindiversity,walkingbyfaith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are You Tired Of Judgy People?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-tired-of-judgy-people--56297383</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to "Ask Mom and Dad" with your hosts Greg and Tonya! In this episode, we discuss the incident involving Representative Nancy Mace and the subsequent judgment she faced on social media.<br />As we look at this story, we highlight the dangers of making hasty judgments about others without knowing their journey. Nancy's newfound faith and personal growth demonstrate the power of extending grace and support instead of condemnation. Join us for a candid conversation as we reflect on the challenges faced by public figures and the significance of empathetic guidance on the path of faith and transformation. Tune in to "Ask Mom and Dad" for engaging discussions and valuable insights that will inspire you to approach life with a compassionate heart.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56297383</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56297383/are_you_tired_of_judgy_people.mp3" length="76826048" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/cc8f67a26cfcd354deeeef3330f0eed47497e7b2.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to "Ask Mom and Dad" with your hosts Greg and Tonya! In this episode, we discuss the incident involving Representative Nancy Mace and the subsequent judgment she faced on social media.
As we look at this story, we highlight the dangers of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to "Ask Mom and Dad" with your hosts Greg and Tonya! In this episode, we discuss the incident involving Representative Nancy Mace and the subsequent judgment she faced on social media.<br />As we look at this story, we highlight the dangers of making hasty judgments about others without knowing their journey. Nancy's newfound faith and personal growth demonstrate the power of extending grace and support instead of condemnation. Join us for a candid conversation as we reflect on the challenges faced by public figures and the significance of empathetic guidance on the path of faith and transformation. Tune in to "Ask Mom and Dad" for engaging discussions and valuable insights that will inspire you to approach life with a compassionate heart.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1921</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddadpodcast,christianvalues,compassionatechristianity,compassionatelistening,embracedifferences,empathymatters,faithjourney,gracefulguidance,heartwarmingconversations,inspiringinsights,judgingwithcompassion,nancymacestory,newfoundfaith,personalgrowth,publicfigureschallenges,reflectandlearn,socialmediajudgment,supportnotcondemnation,transformativestories,understandingothers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do Recent Supreme Court Decisions Affect Us?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-recent-supreme-court-decisions-affect-us--56089389</link><description><![CDATA[Join Greg and Tonya as they delve into the recent court decisions that have sparked conversations about discrimination, equality, and the evolving dynamics between law and culture. Exploring the impact of affirmative action and its unintended consequences, they navigate the complexities of race, class, and sexual orientation in relation to admissions policies. They also tackle the clash between Christian values and societal shifts, examining the ongoing debates surrounding protected classes and the need for laws to adapt with social progress. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional perspectives and encourages critical thinking in our ever-changing world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56089389</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:44:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56089389/discussin_court_decisions.mp3" length="97749248" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Greg and Tonya as they delve into the recent court decisions that have sparked conversations about discrimination, equality, and the evolving dynamics between law and culture. Exploring the impact of affirmative action and its unintended...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Greg and Tonya as they delve into the recent court decisions that have sparked conversations about discrimination, equality, and the evolving dynamics between law and culture. Exploring the impact of affirmative action and its unintended consequences, they navigate the complexities of race, class, and sexual orientation in relation to admissions policies. They also tackle the clash between Christian values and societal shifts, examining the ongoing debates surrounding protected classes and the need for laws to adapt with social progress. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional perspectives and encourages critical thinking in our ever-changing world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2444</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>admissionsprocess,affirmativeaction,civilrights,constitutionalrights,courtdecisions,discrimination,diversitymatters,educationsystem,equalprotection,generationgap,inclusivity,lawandsociety,legaldebates,parentingadvice,raceandjustice,racialequality,socialjustice,supremecourtrulings,teenagersspeakup,youthperspective</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is Life A Game? "Yes or No?"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-life-a-game-yes-or-no--55727959</link><description><![CDATA[Coming up on today's episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," Tonya and I take on a thrilling challenge as we play the game "Yes or No" from the DailyWire. Get ready for an action-packed 45 minutes filled with thought-provoking questions about liberty, our stance on Jeffrey Epstein, the role of democracy worldwide, and even the potential implications of my political beliefs on my in-laws. <br />But that's not all! We delve into hypothetical scenarios like rescuing a stranger from a shark attack, our opinions on Dr. Fauci's mask recommendations, and the impact of enlightenment on civilization. We'll also tackle the controversial topic of liberalism and discuss why it's deemed bad, regardless of its form. And of course, we won't forget to address the burning question that's on everyone's mind: are we truly alone in the universe?<br />Tune in to "Ask Mom and Dad" for an intellectually stimulating and entertaining episode, where we'll share our honest opinions and explore these intriguing questions. Don't miss out on the lively discussions and surprising insights, available now on your favorite podcast platform!<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55727959</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:03:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55727959/2023_7_1.mp3" length="122838848" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Coming up on today's episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," Tonya and I take on a thrilling challenge as we play the game "Yes or No" from the DailyWire. Get ready for an action-packed 45 minutes filled with thought-provoking questions about liberty, our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coming up on today's episode of "Ask Mom and Dad," Tonya and I take on a thrilling challenge as we play the game "Yes or No" from the DailyWire. Get ready for an action-packed 45 minutes filled with thought-provoking questions about liberty, our stance on Jeffrey Epstein, the role of democracy worldwide, and even the potential implications of my political beliefs on my in-laws. <br />But that's not all! We delve into hypothetical scenarios like rescuing a stranger from a shark attack, our opinions on Dr. Fauci's mask recommendations, and the impact of enlightenment on civilization. We'll also tackle the controversial topic of liberalism and discuss why it's deemed bad, regardless of its form. And of course, we won't forget to address the burning question that's on everyone's mind: are we truly alone in the universe?<br />Tune in to "Ask Mom and Dad" for an intellectually stimulating and entertaining episode, where we'll share our honest opinions and explore these intriguing questions. Don't miss out on the lively discussions and surprising insights, available now on your favorite podcast platform!<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3071</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>allaboutliberalism,arewealone,askmomanddadpodcast,beyondthesurface,contemplatingexistence,deepdivediscussions,enlightenmentvscivilization,entertainingdebates,faucimaskcontroversy,globaldemocracy,inlawsandpolitics,intellectualconversations,jeffreyepsteindebate,libertymatters,podcastdebates,podcastinsights,questioningbeliefs,sharkattackscenarios,thoughtprovokingtopics,yesornochallenge</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Do You Do When The Pagans Come To Town?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-you-do-when-the-pagans-come-to-town--54106235</link><description><![CDATA[Join us on this episode of Ask Mom and Dad as we delve into a discussion about a recent event that unfolded in our community and the various reactions it stirred among the locals. We chat about the Pagan Unity Festival, which made its way to town last weekend, causing quite a stir within the Christian community. Through our own experiences working in the American mission field, Tonya and I chat about it, aiming to address the questions that arise regarding how Christians should navigate interactions with diverse groups. Discover valuable insights on how to respond as Christians when confronted with different kinds of communities entering our neighborhoods. Tune in for an enlightening and relevant exploration of this topic.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54106235</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:04:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54106235/77.mp3" length="119668928" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us on this episode of Ask Mom and Dad as we delve into a discussion about a recent event that unfolded in our community and the various reactions it stirred among the locals. We chat about the Pagan Unity Festival, which made its way to town last...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us on this episode of Ask Mom and Dad as we delve into a discussion about a recent event that unfolded in our community and the various reactions it stirred among the locals. We chat about the Pagan Unity Festival, which made its way to town last weekend, causing quite a stir within the Christian community. Through our own experiences working in the American mission field, Tonya and I chat about it, aiming to address the questions that arise regarding how Christians should navigate interactions with diverse groups. Discover valuable insights on how to respond as Christians when confronted with different kinds of communities entering our neighborhoods. Tune in for an enlightening and relevant exploration of this topic.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2992</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddadpodcast,christiancommunity,christianresponsibility,communityevent,discussion,diversegroups,enlightenment,insights,interactions,missionfieldexperiences,neighborhoods,paganunityfestival,podcastepisode,reactions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to Parent after Graduation?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-parent-after-graduation--54033511</link><description><![CDATA[Join Tonya and me on the ASK Mom &amp; Dad as we dive into the post-graduation parenting journey. Discover insightful tips on supporting your college or carreer-bound child's educational pursuits and career choices without crossing boundaries. We discuss communication techniques to express your concerns and expectations while empowering them to make their own decisions. Plus, we'll explore ways to help your young adults maintain an active faith while navigating life on their own. Tune in now for valuable guidance on parenting beyond graduation!<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54033511</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 17:08:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54033511/ask_mom_and_dad_76.mp3" length="45462952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Tonya and me on the ASK Mom &amp;amp; Dad as we dive into the post-graduation parenting journey. Discover insightful tips on supporting your college or carreer-bound child's educational pursuits and career choices without crossing boundaries. We...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Tonya and me on the ASK Mom &amp; Dad as we dive into the post-graduation parenting journey. Discover insightful tips on supporting your college or carreer-bound child's educational pursuits and career choices without crossing boundaries. We discuss communication techniques to express your concerns and expectations while empowering them to make their own decisions. Plus, we'll explore ways to help your young adults maintain an active faith while navigating life on their own. Tune in now for valuable guidance on parenting beyond graduation!<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2842</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddad,beyondgraduation,careerchoices,effectivecommunication,empoweringdecisions,guidanceforparents,lifeontheirown,maintainingfaith,parentingjourney,parentingtips,podcastinsights,postgraduationparenting,supportingeducation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Graduation, Now what?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/graduation-now-what--53946074</link><description><![CDATA[In this week's episode of Ask Mom And Dad as we talk about the excitement and challenges that come with graduation season. We reminise over some of our own experiences and discuss the transitions we faced as we entered the next chapter of our lives. We even reflect on where some of our kids are today in their journey's. <br /><br />But it's not all about personal stories. We also dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the state of today's education system. Looking at the struggles that many individuals face. Together, we explore the reasons behind these and hope to shed light on how to find the hope you need for the next stage of your journey.<br /><br />Whether you're a recent graduate, a concerned parent, or simply someone looking for inspiration and guidance, this episode will provide valuable insights and a fresh perspective.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53946074</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 02:59:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53946074/episode_75.mp3" length="156296324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/95c3010685cf6f8bfca5921697d581c48879396f.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this week's episode of Ask Mom And Dad as we talk about the excitement and challenges that come with graduation season. We reminise over some of our own experiences and discuss the transitions we faced as we entered the next chapter of our lives....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this week's episode of Ask Mom And Dad as we talk about the excitement and challenges that come with graduation season. We reminise over some of our own experiences and discuss the transitions we faced as we entered the next chapter of our lives. We even reflect on where some of our kids are today in their journey's. <br /><br />But it's not all about personal stories. We also dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the state of today's education system. Looking at the struggles that many individuals face. Together, we explore the reasons behind these and hope to shed light on how to find the hope you need for the next stage of your journey.<br /><br />Whether you're a recent graduate, a concerned parent, or simply someone looking for inspiration and guidance, this episode will provide valuable insights and a fresh perspective.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3911</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddad,educationsystem,freshperspective,graduationseason,guidance,inspiration,journeyforward,personalreflections,transitions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is a Mothers Worth?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-mothers-worth--53852288</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to this week's episode of the Ask Mom And Dad podcast! In this Special Mothers Day episode, co-hosts Greg and Tonya discuss the question, “What is a Mother’s Worth?” They discuss Mother's Day and offer some insightful tips on how to honor mothers on this special occasion. Tonya shares her personal experiences and provides thoughtful answers to the questions Greg poses to her. Plus, they offer seven ways to honor your mother. As A Bonus they share 7 ways to honor your mom on mothers day, and every other day. <br />Join us for this heartwarming episode and discover how to make your mother's special day truly meaningful.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53852288</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 03:27:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53852288/stereo_mix.mp3" length="111011338" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to this week's episode of the Ask Mom And Dad podcast! In this Special Mothers Day episode, co-hosts Greg and Tonya discuss the question, “What is a Mother’s Worth?” They discuss Mother's Day and offer some insightful tips on how to honor...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to this week's episode of the Ask Mom And Dad podcast! In this Special Mothers Day episode, co-hosts Greg and Tonya discuss the question, “What is a Mother’s Worth?” They discuss Mother's Day and offer some insightful tips on how to honor mothers on this special occasion. Tonya shares her personal experiences and provides thoughtful answers to the questions Greg poses to her. Plus, they offer seven ways to honor your mother. As A Bonus they share 7 ways to honor your mom on mothers day, and every other day. <br />Join us for this heartwarming episode and discover how to make your mother's special day truly meaningful.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3470</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askmomanddadpodcast,familylove,familytraditions,familyvalues,honoringmothers,makingmothersdaymeaningful,mothersdayspecial,mothersworth,podcastrecommendation,sevenwaystohonoryourmother</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How High Can Turkey's Fly?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-high-can-turkey-s-fly--53754759</link><description><![CDATA[<ol><li>How High Can A Turkey Fly? Well, High enough? While Turkeys can fly, a little bit, they are awkward and labor hard to do something that is not naturally native to them. Today, we discuss that same principle as so many issues that we face in today's culture are much like Turkey's flying. People laboring hard to give flight to ideas and concepts that are not really logical. But still they make their case. And like the Turkeys flying, it does not usually end well. </li></ol>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754759</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 20:27:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53754759/stereo_mix.mp3" length="74535178" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/1be0166784e64b5e18ab6af8c94d017b7ca80c44.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>- How High Can A Turkey Fly? Well, High enough? While Turkeys can fly, a little bit, they are awkward and labor hard to do something that is not naturally native to them. Today, we discuss that same principle as so many issues that we face in today's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<ol><li>How High Can A Turkey Fly? Well, High enough? While Turkeys can fly, a little bit, they are awkward and labor hard to do something that is not naturally native to them. Today, we discuss that same principle as so many issues that we face in today's culture are much like Turkey's flying. People laboring hard to give flight to ideas and concepts that are not really logical. But still they make their case. And like the Turkeys flying, it does not usually end well. </li></ol>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2330</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is this the Bottom of the Cloud?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-bottom-of-the-cloud--53600738</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53600738</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53600738/ask_72_is_this_the_bottom_of_the_cloud.mp3" length="77979658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2437</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is It Okay Get Married Young? (Part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-okay-get-married-young-part-2--53520414</link><description><![CDATA[Getting married young? Is it a good idea? After last weeks conversation we pick up where we left off and  chat a bit with our Blake, our engineer about some of his personal thoughts along with the battles he faces as a young man. Together we discuss these issues considering his point of view and try to answer some of his questions and concerns.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520414</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:01:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53520414/ask_mom_and_dad_episode_71.mp3" length="28263513" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Getting married young? Is it a good idea? After last weeks conversation we pick up where we left off and  chat a bit with our Blake, our engineer about some of his personal thoughts along with the battles he faces as a young man. Together we discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting married young? Is it a good idea? After last weeks conversation we pick up where we left off and  chat a bit with our Blake, our engineer about some of his personal thoughts along with the battles he faces as a young man. Together we discuss these issues considering his point of view and try to answer some of his questions and concerns.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1767</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is It Okay Get Married Young?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-okay-get-married-young--53461545</link><description><![CDATA[Coming off the heels of our 35th anniversary we thought we might discuss the idea of getting married younger rather than later. In a world where people are getting married intheir 30's on average is there a good arguement to be made for possably bumping that up a decade? Listen today as we consider the benifits of earlier marriage from a personal viewpoint.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53461545</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:47:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53461545/ask_mom_and_dad_episode_70.mp3" length="45968998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Coming off the heels of our 35th anniversary we thought we might discuss the idea of getting married younger rather than later. In a world where people are getting married intheir 30's on average is there a good arguement to be made for possably...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coming off the heels of our 35th anniversary we thought we might discuss the idea of getting married younger rather than later. In a world where people are getting married intheir 30's on average is there a good arguement to be made for possably bumping that up a decade? Listen today as we consider the benifits of earlier marriage from a personal viewpoint.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Does Everything have To Be Racist?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-everything-have-to-be-racist--53371378</link><description><![CDATA[Tonya, Greg and Blake discuss the problems with redefining language to make it difficult to have necessary conversations around important subjects. Racism has been redefined in Amercan culture so that it can be used as a weapon to push people apart rather that bring people together.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53371378</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:53:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53371378/ask_mom_and_dad_episode_69_audio_version.mp3" length="35751718" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonya, Greg and Blake discuss the problems with redefining language to make it difficult to have necessary conversations around important subjects. Racism has been redefined in Amercan culture so that it can be used as a weapon to push people apart...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonya, Greg and Blake discuss the problems with redefining language to make it difficult to have necessary conversations around important subjects. Racism has been redefined in Amercan culture so that it can be used as a weapon to push people apart rather that bring people together.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2235</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Have You Stayed Married 35 Years? (Part Two)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-have-you-stayed-married-35-years-part-two--53273899</link><description><![CDATA[At the time of this recording Tonya and I have celebrated 35 years of marriage. Listen as we sit with our daughter Micaiah and chat about the highs and lows of marriage and how we have managed to thrive together.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53273899</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:34:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53273899/episode_68_35th_anv_continued_mixdown.mp3" length="50344818" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At the time of this recording Tonya and I have celebrated 35 years of marriage. Listen as we sit with our daughter Micaiah and chat about the highs and lows of marriage and how we have managed to thrive together.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the time of this recording Tonya and I have celebrated 35 years of marriage. Listen as we sit with our daughter Micaiah and chat about the highs and lows of marriage and how we have managed to thrive together.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2101</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Have You Stayed Married 35 Years? (Part One)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-have-you-stayed-married-35-years-part-one--53273797</link><description><![CDATA[At the time of this recording Tonya and I have celebrated 35 years of marriage. Listen as we sit with our daughter Micaiah and chat about the highs and lows of marriage and how we have managed to thrive together.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53273797</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53273797/ho_have_you_stayed_married_1_67.mp3" length="48908743" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At the time of this recording Tonya and I have celebrated 35 years of marriage. Listen as we sit with our daughter Micaiah and chat about the highs and lows of marriage and how we have managed to thrive together.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the time of this recording Tonya and I have celebrated 35 years of marriage. Listen as we sit with our daughter Micaiah and chat about the highs and lows of marriage and how we have managed to thrive together.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2041</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Asbury Follow Up Conversation. (Airport Drive Edition)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/asbury-follow-up-conversation-airport-drive-edition--53089079</link><description><![CDATA[Some things have changed since our last podcast with the Asbury revival. So Tonya and I discuss it while driving to the airport. More about what really matters when we think about encountering God and personal revival.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53089079</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 23:44:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53089079/ask_66_audio_version.mp3" length="48668290" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Some things have changed since our last podcast with the Asbury revival. So Tonya and I discuss it while driving to the airport. More about what really matters when we think about encountering God and personal revival.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some things have changed since our last podcast with the Asbury revival. So Tonya and I discuss it while driving to the airport. More about what really matters when we think about encountering God and personal revival.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2026</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What about Asbury?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-asbury--52876409</link><description><![CDATA[Today we give our thoughst about the work God is doing at Asbury college in Kentucky. What can we expect of the Asbury revival? What about the work of God in us personally? We share a bit about how God has worked in our lives over the years in personal revival.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52876409</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:37:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52876409/ask_mom_and_dad_episode_65_audio.mp3" length="41391659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we give our thoughst about the work God is doing at Asbury college in Kentucky. What can we expect of the Asbury revival? What about the work of God in us personally? We share a bit about how God has worked in our lives over the years in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we give our thoughst about the work God is doing at Asbury college in Kentucky. What can we expect of the Asbury revival? What about the work of God in us personally? We share a bit about how God has worked in our lives over the years in personal revival.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2587</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Am I Spoiling My Child By Sparing the Rod?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/am-i-spoiling-my-child-by-sparing-the-rod--52827572</link><description><![CDATA[Together we react to a recent article published about how spanking can cause a fearful social problems for children as they age.  There are many ways to discipline a child. We discuss a wholistic approach to discipline and what cultural approaches verses biblical approaches look like.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52827572</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:05:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52827572/ask_mom_and_dad_episode_64.mp3" length="40260244" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Together we react to a recent article published about how spanking can cause a fearful social problems for children as they age.  There are many ways to discipline a child. We discuss a wholistic approach to discipline and what cultural approaches...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Together we react to a recent article published about how spanking can cause a fearful social problems for children as they age.  There are many ways to discipline a child. We discuss a wholistic approach to discipline and what cultural approaches verses biblical approaches look like.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2517</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I work to make changes in my children’s school?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-work-to-make-changes-in-my-children-s-school--52793618</link><description><![CDATA[Today we talk a little bit about the problems we face as parents with Public education and what you need to be aware of. We share how we addressed it with our kids and some ideas on how you can work to make a real change in the system.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52793618</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52793618/ask_mom_and_dad_episode_63_audio_version_logicx.mp3" length="43490650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we talk a little bit about the problems we face as parents with Public education and what you need to be aware of. We share how we addressed it with our kids and some ideas on how you can work to make a real change in the system.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we talk a little bit about the problems we face as parents with Public education and what you need to be aware of. 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Today we try and tackle this as we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last time we talked about how things got the messed up way they are in our society today. A long process over time degraded ideals to the mess we seem to be in. So what do we do about it? How do we turn it around? Today we try and tackle this as we chat about the importance of authority and how it applies to us, and though us, to our children. Any good parent wants the best for their child. So, what does it mean to discipline and shape our children into healthy adults who are able to live the abundant life we want for them.<br /><br />ScriptureMark 10:13-16, Prov. 29:15,17,Ephesians 6:1,Prov 23:12-14,Prov 13:24,John 10:10]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2212</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>discipline,spanking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1943b3ca57a928cd28e99e419d2c6f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are My Children Under Assault In American Culture?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-my-children-under-assault-in-american-culture--52661457</link><description><![CDATA[What happens when you don't pay attention to the influences in your children's lives when they're not in your presence? 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Today we talk some about what you need to know and what can you do to safeguard your children in these dark times.<br />Remember how God sees our little ones Mark 10:13-16<br /><br />Thanks to Kevin Sorbo and Pastor Jimmy Evans for spurring this conversation on today. <br />https://youtu.be/qx1qxIuhEkE]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52661457</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52661457/ask_mom_and_dad_episode_61.mp3" length="61371362" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens when you don't pay attention to the influences in your children's lives when they're not in your presence? 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What good can come from living under the shroud of difficulty and persecution. What can come of struggling in the darkness? How do we know who we can trust to guide us through it? Or even so, how can we have hope that there is something on the other side worth striving for?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:624f386fddbffc39a0fabcb5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502383/e59.mp3" length="123122048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we  talk about trust and betrayal. What good can come from living under the shroud of difficulty and persecution. What can come of struggling in the darkness? How do we know who we can trust to guide us through it? Or even so, how can...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we  talk about trust and betrayal. What good can come from living under the shroud of difficulty and persecution. What can come of struggling in the darkness? How do we know who we can trust to guide us through it? Or even so, how can we have hope that there is something on the other side worth striving for?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3079</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>War: What is It Good For?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-what-is-it-good-for--51502384</link><description><![CDATA[A discussion of how to talk to your kids about what they see on TV and Social media today and the origin of violence in the hearts of people.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:62449e01c683582710fb0cc8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502384/58_01.mp3" length="48540451" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A discussion of how to talk to your kids about what they see on TV and Social media today and the origin of violence in the hearts of people.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A discussion of how to talk to your kids about what they see on TV and Social media today and the origin of violence in the hearts of people.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2020</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do I Have What It Takes To Do This?  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We wound up talking about all the stuff alive in culture today from pressure to disclose medical status, Abortion, what pastors should and should not be saying and just basically trusting Jesus.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:616f6742740a9466a6a33c05</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502415/s03e25.mp3" length="62762006" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Well, it’s been a while and we just could not help ourselves. We wound up talking about all the stuff alive in culture today from pressure to disclose medical status, Abortion, what pastors should and should not be saying and just basically trusting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Well, it’s been a while and we just could not help ourselves. 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What that looks like and how we identify it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2496</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I Know If I Am Doing It Right?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-doing-it-right--51502419</link><description><![CDATA[How do you know if you are raising your children correctly? Good question. 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What are the most important things for us to keep in mind.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3799</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I Find Meaning? (Part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-find-meaning-part-2--51502394</link><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:605d78a33cb3665b0f2dd3f9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502394/askmom_dad_part_two_meaning.mp3" length="71236928" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I Find Meaning? 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Dad</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2532</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Are They Canceling Dr. Seuss?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-they-canceling-dr-seuss--51502378</link><description><![CDATA[Tonya and Greg discuss current events surrounding schools, cancelations of books like Dr. Suess and other oddities that seem to be prevalent in today’s world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:6041a9e38cf1d167ee091e27</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502378/s03e03mixdown.mp3" length="60553800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonya and Greg discuss current events surrounding schools, cancelations of books like Dr. Suess and other oddities that seem to be prevalent in today’s world.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonya and Greg discuss current events surrounding schools, cancelations of books like Dr. Suess and other oddities that seem to be prevalent in today’s world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2523</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Where Do We Draw The Line?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-do-we-draw-the-line--51502424</link><description><![CDATA[How do we represent Christ in Culture without abandoning Christ to Culture?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:6039ba9bf34f6a4fbe9cb3d5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 03:35:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502424/season_3_e2_mixdown.mp3" length="69554877" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do we represent Christ in Culture without abandoning Christ to Culture?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we represent Christ in Culture without abandoning Christ to Culture?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Staying On The Right Road In Crazy Times</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-on-the-right-road-in-crazy-times--51502427</link><description><![CDATA[There was chaos, divergent claims about beliefs and politics were in full swing while thousands of people were all over the city. 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Leaders pushed narratives that served their own desires and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There was chaos, divergent claims about beliefs and politics were in full swing while thousands of people were all over the city. People rioted, people were arrested and people even died. Leaders pushed narratives that served their own desires and wishes. While some searched for truth others were left caught up in a whirlwind of emotions.  Two Men had enough of it and left town. 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How our country moved from two very distinct systemically divided cultures into one whole and how the stress of that still lingers today and is part of the upheaval that is currently around us. What is systemic racism? How much of it endures today? How should we see others in relationship to ourselves and how we should respond to what we see in society? How do we assimilate and become one Nation together again? What is working and what do we need to do to bring a healthy work moving forward?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1602</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Should We Burn it all Down ( Part 2 )</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-burn-it-all-down-part-2--51502385</link><description><![CDATA[Today we continue our discussion from last week and turn to the question of today’s push to pull down statues, desecrate graves, and rebrand products all in the name of cleansing all that is a reminder of the evils of our society. Do we have to burn down the past in order to move into a better future? We discuss the mob mentality that is destroying everything around us and the battle to have constructive conversations as well as make healthy progress toward a better country. Are there any real benefits to destroying every evil monument? Is there a better way? What’s the risk of burning it all down?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5efe7bacfc0b1550d2e5cf73</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502385/ask_mom_and_dad_s2e4.mp3" length="60489729" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we continue our discussion from last week and turn to the question of today’s push to pull down statues, desecrate graves, and rebrand products all in the name of cleansing all that is a reminder of the evils of our society. Do we have to burn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we continue our discussion from last week and turn to the question of today’s push to pull down statues, desecrate graves, and rebrand products all in the name of cleansing all that is a reminder of the evils of our society. Do we have to burn down the past in order to move into a better future? We discuss the mob mentality that is destroying everything around us and the battle to have constructive conversations as well as make healthy progress toward a better country. Are there any real benefits to destroying every evil monument? Is there a better way? What’s the risk of burning it all down?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2524</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Should We Burn It all Down (Part 1)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-burn-it-all-down-part-1--51502396</link><description><![CDATA[We are struggling with the idea of how we deal with the past in relationship to the upheaval that we are dealing with in today’s American culture.  We discuss how people tolerated the belief that slavery was okay while still claiming to be Christians. Is that even possible? We look at the beliefs of some of our nation’s forefathers and the tensions that they lived in as they tried to forge a better world. How do we move ahead? What should be our focus?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5efe77497b82db769e022885</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502396/ask_mom_and_dad_s2e3pt1.mp3" length="52426223" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are struggling with the idea of how we deal with the past in relationship to the upheaval that we are dealing with in today’s American culture.  We discuss how people tolerated the belief that slavery was okay while still claiming to be Christians....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are struggling with the idea of how we deal with the past in relationship to the upheaval that we are dealing with in today’s American culture.  We discuss how people tolerated the belief that slavery was okay while still claiming to be Christians. Is that even possible? We look at the beliefs of some of our nation’s forefathers and the tensions that they lived in as they tried to forge a better world. How do we move ahead? What should be our focus?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2188</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is This The End?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-end--51502403</link><description><![CDATA[Is this the apocalypse or just another turn of the historical wheel. Tonya and Greg look what comes up every time a little chaos comes along in history. We look at what king Solomon has to say on the subject and what we need to be mindful of as we approach the days ahead.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5eed57747dfb987c36395945</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:40:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502403/am_d_s2e2.mp3" length="36856788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is this the apocalypse or just another turn of the historical wheel. Tonya and Greg look what comes up every time a little chaos comes along in history. We look at what king Solomon has to say on the subject and what we need to be mindful of as we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is this the apocalypse or just another turn of the historical wheel. Tonya and Greg look what comes up every time a little chaos comes along in history. We look at what king Solomon has to say on the subject and what we need to be mindful of as we approach the days ahead.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2302</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What About Race</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-race--51502388</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya are back for another season of ask mom and dad.<br /><br />Join us today as we spend time talking about the value of life, racial tensions, authority and whatever else comes up. Neither Tonya nor I sat down and decided beforehand what we wanted to say. Both of us have a heavy heart for the condition of our country. We are sincerely aware of the difficulty we face to have a constructive conversation that builds life because of the public rage that is out there. But we want to try. We hope that todays podcast will encourage you that we too are working though how to breath life into todays cultural battles. So we are taking through it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5ee41099dea88b4fd3ef1dbf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:51:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502388/s02e01.mp3" length="75426272" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya are back for another season of ask mom and dad.

Join us today as we spend time talking about the value of life, racial tensions, authority and whatever else comes up. Neither Tonya nor I sat down and decided beforehand what we wanted...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya are back for another season of ask mom and dad.<br /><br />Join us today as we spend time talking about the value of life, racial tensions, authority and whatever else comes up. Neither Tonya nor I sat down and decided beforehand what we wanted to say. Both of us have a heavy heart for the condition of our country. We are sincerely aware of the difficulty we face to have a constructive conversation that builds life because of the public rage that is out there. But we want to try. We hope that todays podcast will encourage you that we too are working though how to breath life into todays cultural battles. So we are taking through it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3147</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does Success Look Like?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-success-look-like--51502393</link><description><![CDATA[Figuring out what it means to be on the right track.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5deefa56ac43c868ac698b00</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:09:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502393/what_does_sucess_look_like.mp3" length="89282048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Figuring out what it means to be on the right track.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Figuring out what it means to be on the right track.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2233</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Episode: What are your Traditions?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-episode-what-are-your-traditions--51502407</link><description><![CDATA[We sit around and discuss what Thanksgiving means  to us and other weird stuff.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5dd4c401f85d225a6161f430</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:49:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502407/s01e23.mp3" length="86001728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We sit around and discuss what Thanksgiving means  to us and other weird stuff.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit around and discuss what Thanksgiving means  to us and other weird stuff.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2151</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Can I Help My Spouse Understand My Need for Emotional Support?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-help-my-spouse-understand-my-need-for-emotional-support--51502421</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya discuss the meaning of Emotional Support. The differences between men and women and what it means to learn to speak the language of your mate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5da0d45aebb21827ef9ed4ba</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 19:22:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502421/how_can_i_help_my_spouse_be_more_supportive_of_me_emotionally_1.mp3" length="88812608" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya discuss the meaning of Emotional Support. The differences between men and women and what it means to learn to speak the language of your mate.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya discuss the meaning of Emotional Support. The differences between men and women and what it means to learn to speak the language of your mate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2221</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does History Mean to My Faith?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-history-mean-to-my-faith--51502416</link><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d8ab938b63159585ba93a73</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:54:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502416/what_does_history_mean_to_my_faith.mp3" length="104402048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2611</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I Know If I Am Being Authentic (Part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-authentic-part-2--51502428</link><description><![CDATA[The second podcast in a series about authenticity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d76a5a727a38b3a5d606d65</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 19:42:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502428/s01e20.mp3" length="100614848" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The second podcast in a series about authenticity.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second podcast in a series about authenticity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2516</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I Know If I Am Being Authentic?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-authentic--51502411</link><description><![CDATA[A discussion of what it means to be me in a world that demands I be what others are saying I am supposed to be.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d635897a6ad41000159e6ff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:07:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502411/s01e19.mp3" length="77338688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A discussion of what it means to be me in a world that demands I be what others are saying I am supposed to be.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A discussion of what it means to be me in a world that demands I be what others are saying I am supposed to be.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What If I Could Be A Terrorist ?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-i-could-be-a-terrorist--51502435</link><description><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya discuss the weekends attacks and the cause of fear and Terror that created false alarms in Times Square after a Motorcycle backfired. What can we do to overcome Fear in our lives and live so that we are not moved by those who would seek to terrorize us]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d4cce3b2f0d8a0001a00c2c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:50:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502435/could_i_be_a_terroist.mp3" length="97953728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg and Tonya discuss the weekends attacks and the cause of fear and Terror that created false alarms in Times Square after a Motorcycle backfired. What can we do to overcome Fear in our lives and live so that we are not moved by those who would seek...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg and Tonya discuss the weekends attacks and the cause of fear and Terror that created false alarms in Times Square after a Motorcycle backfired. What can we do to overcome Fear in our lives and live so that we are not moved by those who would seek to terrorize us]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Is It Time To Get Married?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-is-it-time-to-get-married--51502422</link><description><![CDATA[After being gone for a few weeks after our daughters wedding Tonya and I discuss when its the right time to get married.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d447a8bd4e5d500016bc66d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:17:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502422/s01e17.mp3" length="59912546" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After being gone for a few weeks after our daughters wedding Tonya and I discuss when its the right time to get married.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After being gone for a few weeks after our daughters wedding Tonya and I discuss when its the right time to get married.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2497</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What About Celebrating The 4th of July?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-celebrating-the-4th-of-july--51502410</link><description><![CDATA[In a polarized country. What does it mean to remember our roots and celebrate the freedoms that we have.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d1e966d49d9a700019332c3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:25:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502410/what_about_celebrating_the_4th_of_july.mp3" length="81336128" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a polarized country. What does it mean to remember our roots and celebrate the freedoms that we have.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a polarized country. What does it mean to remember our roots and celebrate the freedoms that we have.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do You Lovingly Define Clear Boundaries?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-lovingly-define-clear-boundaries--51502440</link><description><![CDATA[From raising kids to fending off friends. How do you know where you end and someone else begins?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d140eb056a6c5000152091f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:40:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502440/how_do_you_lovingly_define_clear_boundries.mp3" length="75355328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>From raising kids to fending off friends. How do you know where you end and someone else begins?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[From raising kids to fending off friends. How do you know where you end and someone else begins?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce55a55bb33c066e247432030293557c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do you Deal with Seasons of Life that Feel Stagnant?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-deal-with-seasons-of-life-that-feel-stagnant--51502430</link><description><![CDATA[Tonya and Greg discuss life when you feel stuck. What is it that needs to happen when you just don’t feel like there is any momentum in your world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54122b84e4b0dfe56554621d:5421063ce4b09b50eda0f95c:5d02ab6884c9510001a71f23</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:38:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51502430/s01e14.mp3" length="97242368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ask Mom &amp; Dad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonya and Greg discuss life when you feel stuck. What is it that needs to happen when you just don’t feel like there is any momentum in your world.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonya and Greg discuss life when you feel stuck. 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