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Conversations with prominent pastors, teachers, and leaders sharing key insights on their experience in faithful ministry, by Dr. Hershael York (the Dean of the School of Theology at SBTS and Pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, KY)
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Deana and Kira chat about the long winter approaching and how to be Future Focused in setting your family up to be joyful, healthy and thriving. Want some extra support this winter? Become a member of the FFP Family and get your questions answered every month in our live Q&A plus become eligible for on-air coaching. Space is limited. Visit https://…
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LifeWay agrees on terms of Ridgecrest sale; Seminaries hold trustee meetings
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Deana and Kira share some of the ways they fostered a love of reading in their kids including how to get more reluctant readers engaged, the power of modelling, and ways to make reading a daily joy. Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a member of the FFP Family and get your questions answered every month in our live Q&A. Space is limite…
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Giving totals for 2020 show generosity and faithfulness of Southern Baptists
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https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode290.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #290 Giving totals are in for CP, LMCO, and AAEO for 2020, and Southern Baptists have shown their generosity and faithfulness through their giving. News Recap Coo…
Deana and Kira talk about beauty, appearance and how to navigate our children's need to explore who they are through how they look. They also discuss ways to help children separate their self-esteem from their appearance and build a sense of confidence in who they are. Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a member of the FFP Family and g…
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LifeWay files suit against Rainer; GuideStone forms presidential search committee
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Beyond Race-Conscious Parenting with Luis Versalles of Courageous Conversation
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Kira and Deana speak with Luis Versalles from Courageous Conversation to talk about the ways that parents can go beyond race conscious parenting to make a difference at the systemic level – particularly in our schools. More on Courageous Conversation: https://courageousconversation.comBy Kira Dorrian, Deana Thayer and Luis Versalles
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EC adopts FY21 budgets; Pearson named CFO
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Kira and Deana talk about the power of catching our kids being their amazing selves and positively reinforcing their behavior. They share ways to honor kids when they get it “right” as well as ways to honor what makes them unique and special just by being themselves. Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a member of the FFP Family and get…
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Annual Meeting theme announced; Hurricane Sally hits Gulf Coast
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Deana and Kira share ways to be the parent without being a tyrant and the positive impact this can have on your relationship with your child. They also give tools and tips for re-balancing your home if things are out of whack. Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a member of the FFP Family and get your questions answered every month in o…
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Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP
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Mental Health Series Part 4 | Kids and Self-Harm with Erica Whitfield, MACP, LMHC, BC-TMH
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In their final episode of the Mental Health Series, Kira and Deana speak with Erica Whitfield, MACP, LMHC, BC-TMH about self-harm and NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury). Erica shares the difference between suicidal acts, suicidal ideation and NSSI as well as strategies for families who might be walking alongside a child engaged in self-harm. She also …
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State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month
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Mental Health Series Part 3 | Kids and Depression with Elizabeth Vu, LICSW
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In their third week of the Mental Health Series, Kira and Deana speak with Elizabeth Vu, LICSW about kids and depression. Elizabeth shares the difference between general sadness and clinical depression as well as ways that parents can spot the need for extra support. She also gives listeners fantastic tips for truly supporting a child who is depres…
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LifeWay makes cuts for FY21; Falwell out at Liberty
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Mental Health Series Part 2 | Kids and Body Image with Amy Crow, Psy.D
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In the second of their four-part Mental Health Series, Deana and Kira chat with psychologist Amy Crow about kids and body image. Amy shares the different types of body image disorders (including eating disorders and Body Dysmorphia or BDD), what can cause them, how to spot them and what parents should (and should never) do. More on Amy: amycrowpsyd…
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Body of pastor’s wife found; Townes announces retirement
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Hermeneutics & the Gift of Singleness with Abraham Kuruvilla
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. On the season 3 finale of Pastor Well, Dr. York sits down with Abraham Kuruvilla (author; professor of preaching and pastoral ministries, Dallas Theol…
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Mental Health Series Part 1 | Kids and Anxiety with Buffy Curtin, LMHCA
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In the first of their four-part Mental Health Series, Deana and Kira chat with LMHCA Buffy Curtin about kids and anxiety. Buffy shares how to spot anxiety, what every parent should look for if they seek outside help, and most importantly how parents can support their kids and walk with them as they navigate their anxious feelings. Our anxiety progr…
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Trustee meetings moved online; Falwell on administrative leave at Liberty
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Deana and Kira discuss the ambiguous loss that back to school will bring for both parents and kids, as well as the many losses we’ve already felt, and those that are yet to come. Together they share a few ideas about how to mitigate what will be an unprecedented start of the school year. Our Sponsor: Homeschool Buyer's Co-op, Referral Code: ADULTS …
Deana and Kira answer a listener question about teaching our kids the difference between telling and tattling. How do we raise upstanders without raising tattletales? Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a member of the FFP Family and get your questions answered every month in our live Q&A. Space is limited. Visit https://patreon.com/FFP…
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Adrian Rogers & The SBC Presidency with Steve Gaines
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Steve Gaines (senior pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, TN) to discuss Adrian Rogers and the SBC presidency.…
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WMU to offer voluntary retirement; Pastor gets camel
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Joyful Friendship & Preparing for Life's Storms with Adam Dooley
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Adam Dooley (senior pastor, Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, TN) to discuss joyful friendship & preparing for life's storm…
Deana and Kira discuss the importance of quiet time for children of all ages. They share the long term benefits of teaching young kids how to embrace downtime, play independently and grow into adults who know how to take a break! The good news is, it’s never too late to make Quiet Time a regular occurrence in your home! Kira and Deana also announce…
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Pastor resigns after event celebrating Confederate general, KKK leader; COVID outbreak hits Alabama church
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Preaching & Pastoring in North Carolina with Clint Pressley
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Clint Pressley (senior pastor, Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC) to discuss preaching and pastoring in North Caro…
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Growing WITH Our Children, with Dr. Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute
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Kira and Deana chat with Dr. Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute who shares her unique philosophy about how we can grow with our children, instead of growing apart. She discusses the three phases of a child’s growth into adulthood and the three ways parents can walk alongside them as they grow. She also shares the one line every parent needs …
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Texas church planter hit and killed by 18-wheeler
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NAMB, Restoration Ministry, & "Smelling Like Your Sheep" with Johnny Hunt
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Johnny Hunt (former senior pastor, First Baptist Church Woodstock, Georgia; former president of the SBC) to discuss NAMB, rest…
Deana and Kira open Season 4 by talking about the Oscar Award winning performance that is parenthood. They describe how to effectively cultivate your “I’m not shocked face” as well as why it’s so critical that parents create a safe space for kids to share whatever they are struggling with (even if it might be hard, as the parent, to hear it). Our S…
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Bellevue Baptist faces sex abuse lawsuit; SWBTS passes budget, hires new faculty
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His Testimony & the Power of Grace with Heath Lambert
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. On this special LIVE episode of Pastor Well, Dr. York sits down with Heath Lambert (author, pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL) to dis…
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Replay of "Kids and Discipline" From Season Two
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In the lead up to Season 4 (which airs next week!) we are releasing a replay of the "Kids and Discipline" episode from Season 2. Deana and Kira talk about discipline, what it is versus what it's not and why boundaries are such an important part of raising adults. Be sure to join us for the first episode of Season 4 on July 20th! Our Sponsor: Homesc…
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SCOTUS rules in favor of religious liberty, cites ERLC brief
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The Getting It Together Summit - Exploring Education Options For Next Year
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Deana and Kira share an awesome new FREE resource for parents who are confused or concerned about how to best keep their kids well educated next year. The Getting It Together Summit is totally free and is running July 15,16 and 17 to help parents figure out exactly what their options are for next year AND how to stay healthy and balanced as a famil…
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Family in Ministry & Why We Need the SBC with Bryant & George Wright
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with father-and-son Bryant & George Wright to discuss family in ministry & why we need the SBC.…
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Replay of "Raising Kids With Emotional Intelligence" From Season One
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In the first week of the break before Season 4 launches we are replaying our episode on Emotional Intelligence where Kira offers strategic principles for instilling EI in children. She also shares her accessible “3Ns” strategy for handling big feelings. For a deeper dive, check out her Online Program: Fostering Emotional Intelligence, use the code …
