Cynthia Tobias and Sue Acu a address why the middle school season of parenting is challenging and how parents can adapt to the changes in an effective way Emphasis is made of the importance of keeping communication open through listening observing and understanding Receive the book Middle School and an audio download of Navigating the Middle School Years for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If [... more]

Author Erin MacPherson and her mother Ellen Schuknecht an educator offer encouragement and advice to moms of early grade school-aged children Receive the book The Christian Mama's Guide to the Grade School Years and an audio download of Navigating the Early Grade School Years for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

Remember back to your school years You're in class paying attention to the teacher but the cut-up in the front row the class clown starts to perform He's miming what the teacher is saying You try not to look but you can't help yourself Distractions are powerful aren't they And they're everywhere Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on the Author and Finisher of our faith Jesus Christ It's the pathway of a life well-lived Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest [... more]

At my first job during my high school years I worked at a women rsquo s clothing store where a female security guard dressed as a shopper followed women she thought might steal the merchandise Certain people fit profiles of those the store owners rsquo thought were suspicious Others not considered a threat were left alone I rsquo ve been profiled in stores myself and followed an interesting experience since I still recognize the tactic In sharp contrast David declared he was followed by a divine blessing mdash God rsquo s goodness and mercy These two gifts always stay close [... more]

Nikita speaks with long time friend Kirk Talley Listen as Kirk explains with walk with God and how it's impacted him in his coaching career [... more]

The closing of public school buildings across North Carolina has forced students into remote learning for the final months of the school year But thousands of students have not logged on to participate in a single online education session Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies analyzes the impact for educational attainment in N C schools Gov Roy Cooper's economic shutdown has prompted a number of complaints from business owners workers and other government officials Gaston County Commissioner Tracy Philbeck has offered vocal opposition to the governor's statewide shutdown orders Philbeck shared his [... more]