In this episode Trent & Jordyn discuss forgiveness, forgiving others and teaching that concept to kids. Finding times when it is ok to draw a line and stand up for ourselves, not being taken advantage of, yet still having a forgiving attitude toward others and examples of that from Jesus's life. Scripture in this episode:  Matthew-  18:21-35; Matthew 5:39; Luke 4:29; John 6:15You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

In this episode Trent and Jordyn discuss what the Gospel means, and how we can communicate that message of grace and truth to our kids as much as possible. Scripture in this episode: 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Romans 3:23; Romans 3:10; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:33-34; Romans 10:9; Mark 1:15You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

Trent and Jordyn discuss teaching prayer to their kids, and how sometimes they lose sight of what prayer is and the privilege we have to get to be in the presence of God! Trying to keep that mindset and not letting it become mundane or something to cross of the checklist! Scripture in this episode:  Exodus 19;  1 Peter 4:7; Ephesians 6:18You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

In this episode Trent interviews Justin Ralston, who was the college pastor at Journey Christian Church in Wayne, Ne when Trent and Jordyn were in college. He now is the director of Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) that is in multiple campuses in Nebraska and South Dakota (link below). He shares insight into what he feels kids are looking for coming into college, and wisdom for parents as they get ready to send their kids off to college! https://www.csfunleashed.com/Scripture in this episode: Psalm 127 You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

Coach Luke Olson, from Bennington High School and Focus Therapy,  comes back on the podcast to finish discussion from the first time he was interviewed. Trent and Luke discuss the time, manner, and content of feedback that parents give their kids when they perform in an activity or athletic event, and the messages that can be portrayed and the sometimes unintended consequences of that feedback as well. Scripture in this episode: James 1:19-20To check out some of the different services offered through Focus Therapy, check out their website:  https://focustherapyomaha.com/ You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

Trent and Jordyn discuss the topic of spiritual gifts and how we can determine what they are for ourselves and how we can help our kids determine what they are as they get older. They discuss how to test and affirm what gifts you may have received from the Holy Spirit and how to put them into action. Scripture in this episode: Ephesians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; 1 Corinthians 14:1; 1 Corinthians 14:12; Ephesians 2:10You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

In this episode Trent and Jordyn talk about social media and ideas for how they might handle it with their kids as they get older. The discussion leads into empathy and compassion and a shift in thinking in disagreements from anger to compassion that were themes in a book they read called "Grace in the Grey" by Mike Donehey. Scripture in this episode: Matthew 15:32; Matthew 9:36; Luke 7:13; Ephesians 6:12; Romans 12:10You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

Trent and Jordyn talk about import people they have had in their lives as they grew up, and how one thing they desire is to build a community of adults that are grounded in their faith to be available to pour into their kids. They talk about where they have gone and where good places are to help build that community of adults who can pour into kids as they grow up. Scripture in this Episode: Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 12:26; Proverbs 11:14You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

Head coach of Bennington High School basketball team, Luke Olson, comes on the show to discuss different mental health concerns with young people today, especially young athletes. He discusses different strategies that he uses when working with and counseling young people. He works through the organization Focus Therapy, which aims at helping people break through mental barriers to achieve their optimal performance and arrive in a healthy mental state. Check out their website for more information: https://focustherapyomaha.com/Scripture in this episode: Romans 8:28; Philippians 4:6-7; John 1:4-5You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29

Trent and Jordyn discuss the unpleasant task of disciplining our kids.  We look at what the Bible says about disciplining children, and talk about different strategies such as spanking versus not spanking, time-out, etc.. Scripture in this Episode: Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 29: 15; Proverbs 29:17; Proverbs 23:13-16; Hebrews 12:7-11; Colossians 3:21; Ephesians 6:4You can find more on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=93573958Or you can check out our website- www.so-calledparents.com Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VALS9BQKCZMQIA29