What About Grandparents In Their 40s?

Explore the dynamics of being a grandparent in your 40s with the unique challenges and opportunities faced by younger grandparents, including juggling parenting, careers, and building a legacy. Ian shares insights on the evolving role of grandparents, the importance of patience, and managing expect…

Grandparents Finding Joy and Purpose in Volunteering

Join Ben and Ian as they chat with Jenny Sawyer from Anglicare about what it means to volunteer as a grandparent. Discover why grandparents like Rod and Robyn, active in disaster recovery and community service, find fulfillment and purpose in giving back. Learn about the diverse ways grandparents c…

Healthy Bonds With Your Adult Kids

As many navigate the shift from parenting to grandparenting, this episode digs into the challenges and joys of setting boundaries, fostering trust, and the role of mutual respect. With Ian's deep expertise, listeners are introduced to the concept of affection in familial relationships, and how it c…

The Most IMPORTANT Thing To Teach Them

Ben and Ian explore the pivotal role of teaching the fear of the Lord to grandchildren. Ian emphasizes reverence, respect, and awe for God as foundations for making wise choices and understanding life's purpose. They discuss how modern language might dilute the concept and how modeling respect in e…

Empowering Dads and Granddads

In this episode, Ben and Ian are joined by Nathaniel Marsh chat about the significant role fathers play in shaping the lives of their children and the community at large. In both the challenges and hopes associated with modern fatherhood, the discussion touches on societal perceptions and the impor…

What Sticks With Me Is My Grandparents' Acts of Love – Dan Wu

Second part of Ben and Ian's conversation with Dan Wu, an Old Testament lecturer at Moore Theological College, Sydney. Following Dan's insights and encouragement about intergenerational impact from the Old Testament for grandparents – check out the previous episode – Dan gets personal about his own…

Power of Biblical Legacy for Grandparents with Dan Wu

Ben and Ian are joined by Dan Wu, an Old Testament lecturer at Moore Theological College. This episode explores the biblical insights into grandparenting, emphasizing the power of generational legacy. Dan shares valuable reflections from the Old Testament, highlighting the relational and transforma…

Helping Them Understand Eternity

Ben and Ian explore the profound topic of helping grandchildren understand eternity. They discuss how a firm grasp of eternity can shape living well today, offering insights for grandparents on discussing life, death, and eternal hope with their grandkids. Touching on biblical references and person…

The Bank Of Grandma and Grandpa: Should Grandparent's Be A Financial Support

The "Bank of Grandma and Grandpa" as Ben and Ian discuss the increasing financial support grandparents provide due to rising living costs. They examine biblical perspectives, fairness between siblings, and the delicate balance between support and enabling dependency. Discover the importance of comm…

Staying Interesting: Grandparents' Guide to Connecting with Grandkids

Ben McEachen and Ian Barnett of the National Grandparent Movement explore the evolving role of grandparents in today's fast-paced world. They discuss the importance of staying interesting and connected rather than chasing fleeting trends. With insights into balancing personal interests and engaging…