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Letting Go 3

Loving My Prodigal

October 11, 2017
with Dave Harvey, Paul Gilbert

Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert describe what it's like for the person living with a prodigal. They explain the indicators that tell the person when it's time to release the prodigal and let them go.

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Love Has Teeth

October 10, 2017
with Dave Harvey, Paul Gilbert

When you love someone who continually makes wrong choices, what should you do? Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert say, the offended must exhibit a rugged love that draws boundaries, and doesn't enable sinful behavior.

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Rugged Love for Wayward Souls

October 9, 2017
with Dave Harvey, Paul Gilbert

Pastors Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert address the weighty topic of rebellion and expand the idea of a prodigal to include not only our children, but anyone who's straying.

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You Are Not Alone 3

Grief and Loss: Giving Up Your Dreams

May 31, 2017
with Tom and Dena Yohe

As their daughter's struggle continued, so did the struggle for Tom and Dena Yohe. Eventually they realized they couldn't choose sobriety for Renee-she had to choose it for herself.

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Seeking Help for Renee

May 30, 2017
with Tom and Dena Yohe

As their daughter, Renee, continued to spiral out of control; Tom and Dena Yohe knew that the Word of God was their food and prayer was their lifeline. So, they asked friends to pray.

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The Start of Difficulty

May 29, 2017
with Tom and Dena Yohe

Tom and Dena Yohe's daughter, Renee, started cutting herself at 12 years of age. Gradually, other behaviors surfaced including suicidal tendencies. Find out how Tom and Dena handled parenting a prodigal.

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Teens are Not Adults … Yet

January 27, 2017
with Angela Haynes, Brian Haynes

Brian and Angela Haynes, author of the book, "Relentless Parenting," remind parents that their teens are not adults.

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Pursuing the Heart of Your Teen

January 26, 2017
with Angela Haynes, Brian Haynes

Pastor Brian Haynes and his wife, Angela, explain what it means to relentlessly pursue your teen's heart. Angela recalls one tense time between her and her daughter after a family move.

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Reaching Your Prodigal 3

What Do I Do Now?

August 17, 2016
with Phil Waldrep

Phil Waldrep gives parents several practical steps they can take when dealing with a prodigal son or daughter.

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Prodigals in All Shapes and Sizes

August 16, 2016
with Phil Waldrep

Phil Waldrep explains the motives behind the various types of prodigals.

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What Did I Do Wrong?

August 15, 2016
with Phil Waldrep

Phil Waldrep reassures parents that they aren't to blame for their child's rebellion but there are things they can do to lower the risk.

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5 Prayers for Prodigals

Phil Waldrep· 8 min read

Even when we see no visible evidence, we can trust that God is at work.

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Steps to More Fulfilling Relationships With...

August 4, 2016
with Debbie Hitchcock, Nina Roesner

Nina Roesner and Debbie Hitchcock give parents practical advice for building relationships with their teens.

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Hope for the Troubled Teen

May 22, 2015
with Jim Subers

Jim Subers talks to parents about rebellious and hurting teens. Jim explains that many troubled teens are just looking for answers and have believed lies about themselves and God.

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Help for the Troubled Teen

May 21, 2015
with Jim Subers

Do you have a child that's out of control? We want you to know there's hope. Jim Subers, President of Shelterwood explains why it's getting more and more difficult to raise children today.

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Understanding And Parenting Your Adopted Child

Understanding and Parenting Your Adopted Chi...

August 27, 2014
with Barbara Rainey

Barbara Rainey talks about some of the ways adoption affects your marriage, your other children, and your relationship with Christ.

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Helping Your Teen Avoid the Anger Trap

Dennis and Barbara Rainey· 7 min read

Some solid convictions that we believe every family should embrace.

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2/2 Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

March 22, 2013
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Dennis talks about his hopes and love for his son, despite his rebellion.

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My Boy, My Prodigal

March 21, 2013
with Dennis Mansfield

Dennis talks openly about Nate’s early drug use, his spiral downward into the drug culture.

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Q&A: What to Do About Children Expressin...

Dennis and Barbara Rainey· 3 min read

Our assignment as parents is to tenderize the child’s conscience to the Holy Spirit and to the law of God.

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Teaching Your Teen How to Properly Express A...

Dennis and Barbara Rainey· 5 min read

When your child is angry you can help him understand what hurt him and work through that issue.

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Teaching Teens About Managing Anger

Dennis and Barbara Rainey· 5 min read

When your child is angry you can help him understand what hurt him and work through that issue.

Applying the gospel to parenting

Does Good Parenting Guarantee Good Kids?

Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jim Newheiser· 9 min read

There are no foolproof methods of parenting, because there are no perfect parents.

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Don’t Let Suffering Break Your Spirit

Dena Yohe· 7 min read

Healthy ways to deal with grief from the parent of a prodigal.

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Q&A: Neutralizing Adolescent Anger

Dennis and Barbara Rainey· 2 min read

Distinguishing between appropriate and inappropriate expressions of anger.

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When Prodigals Come Home

Rob Parsons· 6 min read

Whatever their story, prodigals need a safe haven.

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Modeling Godly Expressions of Anger for Your...

Dennis and Barbara Rainey· 4 min read

We need to work at modeling appropriate expressions of anger.

Loving the prodigal

A Story of Two Prodigals

Phil Waldrep· 12 min read

Loving wayward children even when you don't approve of their behavior.

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Inside The Mind of a Prodigal

Laurie Kopf· 37 min read

Every time I read the story about the Prodigal Son, I feel it's a story about me.

Loving the Prodigal Child

Dennis Rainey· 6 min read

A crisis with a child means your family is headed into a period of testing ... and of growth.

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