The Not On My Watch Podcast

The Power of the Family Dinner

Statistics tell us that the family dinner is nearly extinct all the while spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional health is plummeting at alarming rates.  In this episode, we discuss the tremendous power inherent in this very practical habit and how a return to the family dinner can help change the trajectory of a family in crisis.  

The family dinner is not a silver bullet but an important ingredient in the health of a family.

 

Show Notes:

https://www.parents.com/recipes/tips/unexpected-benefits-of-eating-together-as-a-family-according-to-science/#:~:text=Eating%20Together%20Can%20Help%20Prevent%20Mental%20Health%20Disorders&text=And

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/archive/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/family_dinners.shtml#:~:text=Frequent%20family%20dinners%20have%20a,expectations%20set%20by%20their%20parents

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/new-survey-91-of-parents-say-their-family-is-less-stressed-when-they-eat-together

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4325878/

 

 

 

Markers of Maturity: Toddlers, Kids, Tweens and Teens and the Maturity Markers They Should Be Hitting

Are there markers of maturity along the way of parenting?  How do I know if we’re heading in the right direction?  What’s the goal in parenting?  

There are markers of maturity for toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens.  It’s time for instructing, training, guiding and then launching our kids into adulthood - ready for all that God has for them!  Check out this episode to find out about the various markers of maturity!

Dare To Be Different: Why Every Kid Does Not Need A Cell Phone

“Mom, but every other kid has a cell phone!”  Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean that you should - dare to be different!

Parents, check out today’s podcast about some of things to consider before purchasing your child a cell phone.

Do Hard Things!

Following Christ involves doing hard things.  In this episode, we talk about the “why”, “how”, and “what” of a hard thing we engaged in over the past six years and how Jesus offers each of us the opportunity to do something difficult. Spiritual growth happens through adversity not in the absence of it.

Truth Tellers and Why There Are So Few of Them

Truth tellers are often privately congratulated for their strength and courage but publicly met with silence.  Why is it that in a world desperate for the truth there are so few willing to take a stand that might cost them something?  In this episode, we discuss this strange phenomenon and the dangers of truth telling.

Repentance

Many continue to live in captivity, feeling as if they will forever struggle with sin that they simply have to manage.  However, Scripture communicates a different reality.  Despite some of the current popular teaching on salvation, genuine repentance frees us from the dominance of sin in our lives and introduces us to a life we never thought possible.

What Gen Z Needs from Us: Part 2

Gen Z is in trouble!  Parents — it’s up to you to grow up and help this generation.  Join us in this podcast where we discuss the urgency of the hour and what parents can do in this most important moment in history.

What Gen Z Needs from Us: Part 1

Given the urgency of the hour and the emerging statistics about the spiritual state of Gen Z, we must rise to the occasion.  In too many instances, those who comprise this young generation are not receiving the vital guidance they need in this chaotic cultural climate.  In this episode, we discuss what Gen Z needs and should receive from their church leaders.

The Wind Is At Your Back

Birthed out of preparation for a recent speaking engagement, we discuss what we feel God is speaking to the Church in this hour.  We have not been called to win a culture war but we have been called to set sail into uncharted territory, throw off everything that hinders, and allow God to direct our path.

Spiritual Abuse: What It IS, What It’s NOT, and What to do About It

Increasingly, many are experiencing what has come to be described as spiritual abuse within what should be the safe confines of the church.  What exactly is spiritual abuse and what can we even do about it?  In this episode, we discuss these questions and offer a crucial response to every follower of Christ.