Best-selling author Jonathan Catherman and his teen sons, Reed and Cole, offer encouragement to parents and kids who are worried about leaving behind the familiarity of elementary school to transition to middle school. Our guests cover topics that include bullies, relationship drama, communication with parents, and much more.



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Best-selling author Jonathan Catherman and his teen sons, Reed and Cole, offer encouragement to parents and kids who are worried about leaving behind the familiarity of elementary school to transition to middle school. Our guests cover topics that include bullies, relationship drama, communication with parents, and much more.
 
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Braving Middle School Like A Boss

You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and friendships and dating so that those teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic.



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You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and friendships and dating so that those teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic.
 
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Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy (Part 1 of 2)

Chad Robichaux, a veteran of the Marines, shares heart-wrenching stories about his efforts on the ground during the invasion of Ukraine. Learn about his ongoing support of the veteran and active-duty military community as we celebrate them and their families.



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Chad Robichaux, a veteran of the Marines, shares heart-wrenching stories about his efforts on the ground during the invasion of Ukraine. Learn about his ongoing support of the veteran and active-duty military community as we celebrate them and their families.
 
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A Military Veteran’s Mission to Ukraine

Former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace has seen a lot of misery in his police work, and he’s gained a lot of insight into human nature as a result. A former atheist, he shares how he came to believe in Christ and how his faith changed his understanding of crime – and the criminals involved. Hear this fascinating conversation to better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.



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Former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace has seen a lot of misery in his police work, and he’s gained a lot of insight into human nature as a result. A former atheist, he shares how he came to believe in Christ and how his faith changed his understanding of crime – and the criminals involved. Hear this fascinating conversation to better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.
 
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