Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war. But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today’s culture.

 

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Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war.&nbsp;But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today&rsquo;s culture.
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Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of their worth—and parents often wonder if they’re responding the right way. Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical, biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying, respond with wisdom, and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong. 

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Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of their worth&mdash;and parents often wonder if they&rsquo;re responding the right way. Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical, biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying, respond with wisdom, and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong.&nbsp;
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Dr. Larry Taylor and Dr. Barry Corey help parents think biblically and practically about the growing challenges surrounding children’s education. They discuss the shifting cultural landscape, the importance of grounding children in a biblical worldview, and the strengths and limitations of public, Christian, charter, homeschool, and hybrid education options. The conversation also addresses the new federal tax credit scholarship coming in 2027.

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Dr. Larry Taylor and Dr. Barry Corey help parents think biblically and practically about the growing challenges surrounding children&rsquo;s education. They discuss the shifting cultural landscape, the importance of grounding children in a biblical worldview, and the strengths and limitations of public, Christian, charter, homeschool, and hybrid education options. The conversation also addresses the new federal tax credit scholarship coming in 2027.
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We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ’s example of love first.

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We were made for connection, but relationships don&rsquo;t always come easy. In today&rsquo;s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the &ldquo;seasons&rdquo; (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ&rsquo;s example of love first.
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