With Mother's Day approaching, we take a look at Gloria Furman's book Missional Motherhood. Check out our website - isthatnormal.org - for our notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast.
We all want a deep connection to the loved ones in our life. When it comes to engaging our teens and young adults in that type of relationship it can be a challenge. In this episode Mark and Randell discuss some tools to help parents connect with their children. Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - for notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast.
In this episode, Randell and Mark look at a great resource for connecting ourselves and our children to the wonders of the Bible! Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - for notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast.
It's hard to ask for help, particularly when it comes to mental health. This episode talks about some of the ways parents can find the help they and their children need in this important area of life. Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - for notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast!
In this episode we cover our recent survey results and re-air one of our first episodes - ITN #8: Drinking Coffee and Rites of Passage. Check out our website - isthatnormal.org - for notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast!
In this episode Randell and Mark take a look at navigating a healthy approach to smartphones and social media apps. You can get our notes, links, and an audio-only version of this podcast at isthatnormal.org.
We all wish we could read minds or fly, but by employing empathy, we can all become relational superheroes! In this episode, Randell and Mark discuss what it takes to harness this power! Visit isthatnormal.org to get our notes, resource links and an audio-only version of our podcast.
In this excerpt from Episode 83, we share about one of the most pressing concerns for parents of teens and young adults - Spiritual Development. You can get the full episode on our newsfeed or at isthatnormal.org. We also encourage you to fill out our listener survey at https://forms.gle/DLFG7dgdkmbqYqrP8
As we enter a new year, we look forward to continuing to provide episodes full of great ideas and resources for parents. And we need your help to do it! We are asking our listeners to fill out a short survey to help us improve and identify the biggest issues facing families today. Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/tfGKr4BZPLNsXqcp9. Also check out our website - isthatnormal.org - for our episode notes, resource links, supplemental content and audio-only versions of our episodes.
Why do we love stories so much? It's because there are echoes of the true story of God and His people in most of them. In this episode Randell and Mark share how to help our families find the true story in their favorite fiction. Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - for notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast.
It has never been easier to engage with the Word of God! In this episode Mark and Randell discuss how to use the YouVersion Bible app for yours and your family's spiritual growth. Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - for notes, resource links, and an audio-only version of our podcast.
Everyone's got one - the question is "Is it the right one?"! Of course, we're talking about worldviews! In this episode, Randell and Mark discuss some of the common worldviews and how to help young people navigate finding the truth. You can get our episode notes and resource links along with an audio only version of this podcast at isthatnormal.org.
Have you ever said "yes" to too many commitments? Do you sometimes want to say "no" to even the best requests? Have you ever realized too late that you ran a relational stop sign? If so, you might have a boundary problem! In this episode, Mark and Randell discuss the habit of boundary setting. Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - for our links, notes, and an audio-only version of the podcast!
In this episode, Randell and Mark discuss Vicki Courtney's book "Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter". Through this review, they highlight some of the tough but necessary conversations we must have with the young women in our families. You can get the episode notes, resource links, and an audio-only version of this podcast at isthatnormal.org
If you live with other humans, you are going to have conflict. In this episode, Mark and Randell discuss some approaches to making conflict a positive in your family's story. Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - to get our notes, links and an audio-only version of our podcast.
We are all uniquely designed by God. Understanding our uniqueness and the uniqueness of others can really help us get along better! In this episode, Randell and Mark explore some tools to help identify our personalities. Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - for our notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast!
We all want our children to grow up to own their faith and be life-long learners. In this episode, Mark and Randell talk about some of the important factors that influence that path! Visit our website - isthatnormal.org - to get our notes, links, and an audio-only version of our podcast.
While cerebral horror sci-fi TV shows may not be your thing, finding out what your kids are listening to/watching/streaming/casting/playing/etc and having good conversations about those things can be a huge key to helping them shape their worldview. In this episode, Mark and Randell talk about some of the reasons and approaches to that process. Get our notes and links along with an audio-only version of this episode on our website - isthatnormal.org
It's summertime, which makes some obvious and awesome opportunities to create memories and moments with our family! In this episode, Randell and Mark talk about why and how to create those moments. You can get our notes, links, and an audio-only version at isthatnormal.org
Family members are often the closest and most consistent relationships throughout our lifetime. In this episode, Mark and Randell talk about helping our children develop close relationships with their siblings. You can get our notes, links, and an audio-only version at our website - isthatnormal.org