Raising the next generation presents some very unique challenges. Recent statistics show that half of Gen Z children raised in the church are leaving the faith after they leave the next. And recent research from Barna shows that only 4% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview. How do you disciple them? How do you relate? What obstacles do they face and how can you teach them to pray? Catherine and her guests will answer all of those questions in this new 4-part series on Gen Z. Joining her for the premier episode of this series is special guest Dana Che, marriage coach and host of Real Relationship Talk, a podcast that delivers authentic, inspirational relationship advice for your most intimate relationships. Dana, a mother of four Gen Z’rs, shares her relationship expertise and hard-earned advice on how to disciple the next generation through everyday conversations with your kids. She shows us how to make an infinite God relatable to our little ones while engaging our teens and adult children through the challenges all around them. This episode is chocked full of practical advice, wisdom from a wealth of experience, and a lot of laughter as these two mamas get real about discipling Gen Z. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dana Che’s podcast and website: https://realrelationshiptalk.com/; https://danache.com/ Statistics on Gen Z:  4% have a Biblical worldview:  https://bit.ly/2EKn7bM Most leave the faith: https://bit.ly/3XhCXSH “Unashamed” by LeCrae: https://bit.ly/3ZEB2JD SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Deuteronomy 11:18-21Psalm 103:7Hebrews 11:25Deuteronomy 30:19Psalm 103:14 Follow Catherine!www.catherinesegars.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you eat better, sleep better, exercise better, work better, play better, spend better, save better, serve better, worship better, and pray better? Those are very good questions to ask at the beginning of a new year. But how can you improve your relationship with your kids this year? Now that’s a question to put at the top of the list. In this special New Year’s episode, Catherine specifically talks about how we can improve our relationships with our kids. CPCW spends a lot of time counteracting the onslaught of secular ideology and theology that is coming against our children in an attempt to subvert their faith, and that is critically important work for us to do. But we can’t really help our kids with those ideas if we don’t have a solid relationship with them to start with. So this episode is all about improving our relationship with our kids. Catherine offers 12 ways that you could do that—including the question every parent needs to ask their child—to provide a great way to start off the new year in our families. LINKS: Scripture list to pray over children: https://catherinesegars.com/ EPISODES REFERENCED: Episode 22: “13 Ways To Be a Better Parent in 2022” https://bit.ly/3G5Ng58 Episode 13: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3C8NVRR Episode 14: “How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3i4MNYI Episode 15: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3CewNKN Episode 37: “7 Ways To Bless Your Kids with Words” https://bit.ly/3WwN4mi Episode 49: “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3Z2zwjY Episode 50: “What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3WALZtP GAMES REFERENCED: Apples to Apples: https://amzn.to/3Z3f5Dy Settlers of Catan: https://amzn.to/3VBilmL Rummikub: https://amzn.to/3YYYMb1 Lost Cities: https://amzn.to/3FY4H7y  Other Game Recommendations: For families: Do You Really Know Your Child? https://amzn.to/3CcsBez For couples: The Date Deck https://amzn.to/3IdPrWR Bob Ross Stuffed Doll: https://amzn.to/3WVOoip BOOK REFERENCED: “Praying God’s Word” by Beth Moore: https://bit.ly/3VA1fWu SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Numbers 6:24-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding worthwhile holiday entertainment is quite a challenge these days. A recent list of “The Top 100 Christmas Movies of All Time” on Rotten Tomatoes placed a movie called “Tangerine” at number 4. Brace yourself for the description: “After hearing that her boyfriend/pimp cheated on her while she was in jail, a transgender sex worker and her best friend set out to find him and teach him and his new lover a lesson.” According to the largest movie review website in the world, this is the fourth-best Christmas movie OF ALL TIME. What exactly transgendered prostitution and revenge have to do with the birth of our Lord is unclear, but parents are certainly struggling to find family-friendly entertainment when this is what the film industry celebrates. In this episode, Catherine offers five wholesome, family-centered Christmas movies for your viewing pleasure this holiday season. She has a recommendation for the kids, the guys, the girls, the couples, and the whole family.  Several of them have a strong Christian theme, and they are all off the beaten path making them truly “fresh.” Merry Christmas from CPCW! Links: “The 100 Best Christmas Movies of All Time” according to Rotten Tomatos: https://bit.ly/3YulRlI CATHERINE’S KIDS’ PICK: “Journey to the Christmas Star” https://amzn.to/3FBOFQC CATHERINE’S GUY’S PICK: “Joyeux Noel” (Merry Christmas) https://amzn.to/3V2T84p CATHERINE’S GIRL’S PICK: “The Christmas Candle” https://amzn.to/3HSZdxg CATHERINE’S DATE NIGHT PICK: “The Family Man” https://amzn.to/3uWxDYs CATHERINE’S FAMILY PICK: “The Nativity Story” https://amzn.to/3Wom0FpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baptism is an important part of being a Christian, regardless of your theological tradition. However, we can’t all seem to agree upon exactly how we’re supposed to do it. In this special episode, Catherine provides a special preview of Kainos Project, another podcast on the LifeAudio podcast network that's perfect for parents! Every week, hosts Dale and Tamara Chamberlain help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings. Tune in to hear Dale and Tamara discuss the different traditions and beliefs surrounding baptism in the western Church, where they find their scriptural support, and how these views affect our faith and theology overall. LISTEN & FOLLOW KAINOS PROJECT: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJiWebsite: https://kainosproject.com/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States? Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful...

Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States? Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful...

Just mentioning God’s plan for our sexuality has become hate speech these days. How did that happen? That question is answered as Catherine concludes this series on sexuality by discussing the overarching narratives that are competing with the...

Biblical sexuality and cultural sexuality are diametrically opposed to one another. Our kids are neck deep in a culture that says everything the Bible teaches on sexuality is not only wrong but oppressive, divisive, and hateful. As parents, we need...

Some topics that CPCW covers are relevant to lot of parents and a lot of kids, but the topic of sexuality is relevant to ALL parents and ALL kids. We cannot escape this issue in our families and our friendship circles. So who defines our...

Your kids cannot go into a public restroom these days, turn on the television, go to school, or play high school or collegiate sports without being confronted with the question of sexuality. Who defines it? Our politicians, our celebrities,...