The Carpool Question I Pray Every Kid Keeps Asking
I love morning carpool. That 20-minute ride to school has produced some great conversations with my 16-year-old daughter and her […]
Christian Biographies for Kids: Why They Matter
Books take you places. Want to visit Victorian England? Pick up a copy of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens […]
What to Say When Your Child Doubts Christianity
She came into my bedroom with a serious look on her face. As a dad of four daughters, I’ve seen […]
Introducing AwanaClubsParents.com
Parents play a vital role in their child’s spiritual growth, and Awana wants to come alongside them. In this episode, […]
Creating a Culture of Discipleship in the Home
Episode Summary In this episode, Matt Markins and Mike Handler take on a frustration nearly every children’s ministry leader knows: […]
Discipling the Disciplers: Why Your Job Isn't Just the Kids
Episode Summary In this episode, Mike Handler sits down with Sam Luce to challenge a default assumption in children’s ministry: […]
Creating Parent Partnerships
Despite decades of effort since George Barna popularized the “parents as primary spiritual influence” framework in 2003, children’s ministry leaders […]
Dads, We Need You
I remember reading for the first time the stunning research showing the incredible influence a father has on his children. […]
How to Talk with Your Child About Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection
On the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus began a conversation with Peter that started with the words, “Follow […]
Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Funerals
As a pastor, I went to more funerals than most people. As a result, my kids go to more funerals […]