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The Family Discipleship Podcast#133 — Gospel Centered Youth Ministry with Cameron Cole and Anna Meade HarrisParenting teenagers can feel overwhelming—especially in a noisy, over-scheduled, screen-filled world. Cameron Cole and Anna Meade Harris from Rooted Ministry join us to talk about discipling adolescents with grace, clarity, and patience, and why parents still matter more than any algorithm or trend. They also dig into loneliness, technology, late-night conversations, and how churches can better support families (especially single parents).Resources Mentioned:Rooted MinistryRooted Ministry PodcastsGod’s Grace for Every Family by Anna Meade HarrisYou’re Only Human by Kelly Kapic
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FamilyLife TodayGod’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisAuthor and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families in the church.
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KFM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00FamilyLife Today®God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00CIAM RadioFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00Your Network of PraiseFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00The Word On DemandFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00WOAY PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00KHCB On DemandFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00Word RadioFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00Programs And PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00WPEL On DemandFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00HOPE 94.5 Podcasts HomepageFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00Joy 620 PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00WDAC Podcasts HomepageFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00Life Changing RadioFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00The Journey On DemandFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
2025-11-201h 00WPGM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade HarrisFeeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find...
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Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry PodcastMinistering to Students with Challenging Home Lives by Connie Nelson, Isaiah Marshall, Liz Edrington, and Anna Meade HarrisIn this workshop discussion from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, four experienced ministry leaders—Connie Nelson, Isaiah Marshall, Liz Edrington, and Anna Meade Harris—tackle the important and complex topic of ministering to students who come from difficult home environments. They share why this issue is close to their hearts, explore what constitutes a challenging home life, offer practical strategies for building trust with students, and much more.About the PanelistsConnie Nelson has over a decade of youth ministry experience in Edmonton, Alberta, where she also leads in her church’s college ministry and serves with a...
2025-11-1146 min
Rooted ParentNo Such Thing As a SuperMom with Alice Churnock and Hannah DowIn this final episode of our season Can't Do It All, Anna welcomes back Rooted podcaster Alice Churnock and introduces our brand-new executive director Hannah Dow. We invited them to talk about the (potential) overwhelm of being a mother. Both of these moms juggle full-time jobs while running their households, caring for elderly parents, serving at church, and attempting to maintain friendships and good health. Additionally, Hannah is a single mother. You'll want to hear how they find rest in the gospel, but you'll also glean some practical tips. Be encouraged by their wholehearted pursuit of Jesus in the mi...
2025-09-1155 min
Rooted Parent"You Were Never Meant to Do It All" With Kelly KapicIn this very special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna welcome Kelly Kapic. His work on human limits was part of the inspiration for this Can't Do It All season. In this episode, you will learn how God-given limits are not only not sin, they are blessings, God's good plan for our flourishing. Kelly touches on humility, academics, faithfulness, and hard work. In addition to being a husband and father, Kelly is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College, and the author of more than 15 books, including Christianity Today book a...
2025-08-2835 min
Rooted ParentThinking Through the Common Rule with Justin Whitmel EarleyAuthor Justin Whitmel Earley joins Cameron and Anna for this special episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast. When life taught Earley that he truly could not do it all, he developed a "rule of life" to guide the choices he makes for his family, and for his own growth as a believer, a father, a husband, and a dual- career professional. Justin Whitmel Earley is the creator of The Common Rule, a program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor. He is also a mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. Justin a...
2025-08-1440 min
Rooted ParentCan't Afford It All- The Stress of Limited FinancesParents often live with the fear that they won't be able to give their children everything they need- much less the things they want. And let's face it, with the rising costs of housing and groceries, parents have a lot to juggle just to pay the bills. In this episode, Cameron and Anna address the heartache that comes with our limited financial resources, and they offer the reminder that God does not expect us to provide Disney vacations and private tutors for our children. Rather, he asks us to show our children what it looks like to love him, a...
2025-07-3138 min
Rooted ParentIs There Really A Time for Everything?Parents in the 21st century are particularly burdened by the sense that they don’t have time to do all that needs to be done. Ask any parent-friend of yours how they are and they’re likely to say: “busy.” With all the things we try to provide for our kids- school, piano lessons, soccer, playdates, time with extended family- and, oh yeah, by the way, church… it all feels like too much. In this episode, Cameron and Anna explore what God's Word tells us about the gift of time, and how we can learn to steward it wisely. ...
2025-06-2729 min
Rooted ParentWhen You Hit a Wall Because You Tried to Do It AllIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna address parental burnout: what causes it, and how can parents respond in a way that is faithful to God and loving to their children? Through examining the story of Elijah, whose burnout led him to despair, you'll be reminded that you can't do it all- and God has never expected you to.1 Kings 19: 1-8Jesus for the Weary Mother by Dawson Cooper A Grandmother’s Encouragement To Weary Moms by Tracey Rector A Father’s Day Gift for Dead-Tir...
2025-06-1343 min
Rooted ParentTrusting God with My Child's FutureEvery parent has hopes and dreams for their child, but we get into trouble when we try to make those dreams come true instead of leaving the future in God's hands where it belongs. In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna examine the biblical story of Rebecca and her two sons, and how her best intentions cause her family a world of hurt. Genesis 25:21-26Genesis 27When We Don’t Know What the Future Holds For Our Children by Meredith Exline Rooted 2017: Scott Sauls on the Creato...
2025-05-2335 min
Rooted ParentTrusting in Our Limitless GodMeditating on the incommunicable attributes of our limitless God can bring such comfort to finite human beings. In this episode, Cameron and Anna talk about the ways that humans cannot be like God- and don't even need to try to be like God. Much of the trouble we get into as parents (or with sin, in general) comes from trying to be "like God." But the boundaries God put around his creation are for our good and flourishing.Psalm 16: 5-8 None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) b...
2025-05-0929 min
Rooted ParentThe Experience of Hitting Our LimitsHave you ever said, "It's all too much!" "How are we going to do it all?" "There aren't enough hours in the day!" If so, this episode is for you. Cameron and Anna discuss the overwhelm of being a parent today. Because the gospel begins with bringing us to the spiritual end of ourselves, Jesus is where we find hope and yes, even rest, when we have too much to do.
Romans 8:31-37
Psalm 61:1-4
Romans 8 for Parents
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Lo...
2025-04-2630 min
Rooted ParentSeason Opener: You Can't Do It AllWith this episode, Cameron and Anna begin a new series for parents, "Can't Do It All." Parents today are under enormous pressure to "do it all" for their families, and yet our human problem with limits goes all the way back to Eden. Cameron and Anna explore God's good - and finite- design for human beings, and discuss how living within our God-ordained limits will lead to greater spiritual health and thriving for our entire family. Genesis chapter 2You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good Ne...
2025-04-1030 min
Rooted ParentParenting in the Spirit: Living in the Stability of God's For-You LoveIn this final episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast season "Parenting in the Spirit," Cameron and Anna reach the crescendo of Romans 8 in verses 31-37. For us, and for our kids, God is the most stable person in the universe, and he holds all things in his more-than-capable hands. We can rest and rejoice, living out of the incredible stability that his love and power offer us. Romans 8:31-37
Psalm 61:1-4
Romans 8 for Parents
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Da...
2025-03-1431 minYouth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry PodcastThe Gracious Pursuit of the Hound of Heaven with Anna Meade HarrisIn this main session talk from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, TX, Anna Meade Harris unpacks the story of Daniel 4. Anna shares about the gracious pursuit of the Hound of Heaven. Anna Meade Harris is the is the Senior Director of Content at Rooted, co-host of the Rooted Parent podcast, and the author of God’s Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well (Zondervan, 2024), winner of Christianity Today’s 2024 Book Award in the Marriage, Family, and Singleness category. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates and
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2025-03-1229 minRooted ParentParenting in the Spirit: God's Sovereignty Is Good NewsSometimes, when our lives feel hard and the news is bad, we can struggle to understand God's sovereignty alongside man's free will to choose good or evil. In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna examine why God's sovereignty strengthens us as we raise our children in an uncertain world. Knowing he is in control of all things will not be much comfort if we do not believe that God is good- but knowing his goodness and love for us led Jesus to the Cross to die for us gives us confidence even when we cannot und...
2025-02-2733 min
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 198: "The Church and Single-Parent Families" with Anna Meade HarrisIf we haven’t been there ourselves, we have no idea what it’s like. When Anna Meade Harris’s husband went to be with Christ back in 2010, she suddenly found herself navigating the new and difficult world of being a widow and single -parent to three young boys. In many ways, she lost her place in the local church. Now desiring to help families, churches, and youth ministries navigate the unique realities of single parent families, Anna has written a book that will help all of us understand and respond to the unique needs of single parent families. I chat...
2025-02-2557 minRooted ParentParenting in the Spirit: Raising Kids in the Now and Not YetSometimes the burden of expectations adds unnecessary weight to the already difficult job or raising kids. How does Romans 8 help us live out of the optimism that springs from the resurrection of Jesus, while also considering the pessimism that comes from living in a fallen world. Considering Romans 8: 16-24, Cameron and Anna will talk about living with high hopes in the goodness of God to us through Christ.Resources:Romans 8:16-24What Stressed Out Kids Need from Their Parents…Who are Stressing Them Out by Kristen HattonDestination Wally World: How to Not Lose Sight of the Gospe...
2025-02-1625 minRooted ParentParenting in the Spirit: A Parent's Two Biggest EnemiesIn this episode, Cameron and Anna turn to Romans 8: 12-17 to determine how the gospel helps parents let go of fear and control. When the US Surgeon General feels compelled to release a mental health report for parents, anxiety and stress are at an all-time high. How does the indwelling Holy Spirit free parents from living "according to the flesh"?Resources:Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of ParentsThe Parents Aren't All Right podcastRomans 8:12-17Parenting and the Idol of Control by Christina Fox
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2025-01-3128 minRooted ParentParenting in the Spirit: God in YouExamining Romans 8:9-11, Cameron and Anna describe the ways that the indwelling Holy Spirit helps a parent who is lonely, exhausted, and in need of wisdom. Relying on the power of the Spirit and nurturing our union with Christ gives us the strength we need to persevere in the hard times of rising kids.Resources:Romans 8:9-112 Tim 2:1Breathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson CooperRooted 2017: Scott Sauls on the Holy Spirit Within: Our Hope for ChangeOne Dad and Three Kids in a Minivan: Evidence of the I...
2025-01-1630 minRooted ParentParenting in the Spirit: Parents Aren't Perfect (And We Don't Have to Be)In this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss what it means to parent out of the "law of sin and death" versus "the law of the Spirit of life." Parents can learn to notice and know, in order to determine what their families need (hint: what we need is to understand and live under the gospel!).Resources:Romans 8:2-4Romans 5:5bRomans 7:23Inside Out
Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve...
2024-12-0528 minRooted ParentParenting in the Spirit: There is No Condemnation for Those in Christ JesusCameron and Anna spend this episode in the series “Parenting in the Spirit” talking about the glorious truth of Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Though parents may feel judgment from a variety of sources: other parents, parenting advice, church, extended family, and even from themselves, God does not judge us for our parenting failures, nor are we judged for our children’s behavior. Because we share in the perfect record of Jesus Christ, God does not condemn believing parents but forgives us and covers our transgressions. Resources:Romans 5:1R...
2024-11-1434 minRooted ParentParenting in the SpiritWelcome to our newest season of the Rooted Parent Podcast. In this season, Cameron and Anna will dive into possibly the most beloved chapter in all of Scripture: Romans 8. They will discuss the nuts and bolts of what it means to “walk in the Spirit,” and what that looks like for moms and dads in everyday life with their children. In this first episode, Cameron and Anna begin in Galatians 5 with the fruit of the Spirit and give some context for what it actually means to take one step at a time in the guidance and strength of the Holy...
2024-10-2433 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: Hope for Parents of Teens with Melissa KrugerIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women’s Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord’s wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you’ll hear them sha...
2024-10-1041 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: Hurt, Help, and Hope for Grieving Teenagers with Clarissa and Fiona MollIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna sit down with mother-daughter duo Clarissa and Fiona Moll, authors of the recent book Hurt, Help, and Hope: A Real Conversation About Teen Grief and Life After Loss. Drawing from their own personal experience of loss, Clarissa and Fiona have created an invaluable resource for teenagers— and those who love them!— as they navigate loss. Cameron and Anna discuss with the Molls how children, teenagers, and parents grieve in different ways and how parents can navigate that dynamic in the home. Clarissa and Fiona also share some practical tools...
2024-09-2640 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: Christian Perfectionism with Faith ChangIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna talk with Faith Chang about Christian perfectionism in parenting. Faith is a pastor’s wife and mom of 4 who works with Westminster Books and serves on the editorial board of the SOLA Network. She is also the author of the book Peace Over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You’re Never Good Enough. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Faith discuss what exactly Christian perfectionism is and how it tends to manifest itself in our parenting. They also share advice for parents who see their own c...
2024-09-1236 minRooted ParentCaring for Single Parent FamiliesIn this follow-up episode, Cameron interviews Anna about her book, The Grace of God from Single-Parent Families, with a particular emphasis on how brothers and sisters in Christ can serve single parents in their communities and churches. For married parents and singles, being aware of the particular challenges single parent families face is the first step towards understanding how to love their families well.Resources:God’s Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade HarrisSome Blunt Challenges to the Church About Single Parent...
2024-07-2036 minRooted ParentThe Grace of God for Single Parent Families, pt. 1In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron interviews Anna about her life as a single mom raising 3 sons after the death of her husband. They talk about the challenges single parents face, at home and in church, and the goodness of God to single parent families.Resources:God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade HarrisAnxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz EdringtonRooted Youth Ministry Podcast Episode on Growing Up with a Single ParentJoin us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas, TX, Octo...
2024-06-2735 min
Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family AdviceEncouragement for Single Parents - with Anna Meade HarrisIn this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries continues his conversation with Anna Harris, author of God's Grace for Every Family. Together, they discuss the unique challenges faced by single parents and how the church and community can support them. Rob and Anna delve into the emotional, practical, and spiritual struggles that single moms and dads encounter, sharing personal stories and biblical encouragement. Anna shares her journey of becoming a single parent after her husband's death, highlighting the unexpected challenges and the ways in which her church community provided crucial support. They d...
2024-06-2421 minFamily Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family AdviceIs Single Parenting Mission Impossible? - with Anna Meade HarrisIn this important episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries is joined by special guest Anna Meade Harris, author of the new book, God's Grace for Every Family. They delve into the profound challenges (and unexpected blessings) of single parenting. Anna shares her journey from being happily married with three sons to suddenly becoming a widow after her husband's cancer diagnosis. She discusses the unique ways each of her children grieved and the unexpected difficulties that arose in their family dynamics. Anna shares how she experienced God's mercy, grace, and power as well as...
2024-06-2020 minRooted ParentTalking to Your Children About HeavenIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna urge parents to talk to their children about heaven. It's helpful to have these conversations throughout our everyday lives, so that we are not just explaining what the Bible says about heaven when a loved one (or a pet) dies. In this episode, Cameron and Anna break down the what, the why, and the how of having these important spiritual conversations. "I do think there is something we can learn from kids... hear these stories."Resources:Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life On E...
2024-06-1327 minRooted ParentHow Heaven Impacts Our ParentingIn this special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss Cameron's new book Heavenward: How Eternity Impacts Your Life on Earth. In particular, how does a biblical view of heaven impact how you parent your children? For parents who have a child in heaven, you'll find the same comfort Cole found in the writing of Paul. For parents whose children are on earth, you'll discover how a heavenward view will lend depth and richness to your view of raising your children."Eternity sheds light on the finitude of this life, and it forces us to be...
2024-05-1629 min
Raising Fatherless Kids111. God’s Grace for Every Family with Anna Meade Harris Part TwoSingle parents are a vital part of the body of Christ, and understanding their relationship with the church is important. Single parents navigate a myriad of challenges, from seeking support within the local church to feeling understood and embraced. While churches aspire to support solo parents, they often grapple with the best approaches to do so effectively.In the continuing conversation with Anna Meade Harris, the author of God's Grace for Every Family, she gives insight into practical ways churches can care for single parents, giving insight into the following: The struggles single parents experience
2024-05-0829 min
Raising Fatherless Kids110. Anna Meade Harris Navigates the Challenges of Single Parenthood Part OneDiscover the diverse journeys of single parents raising children due to various circumstances like death, divorce, desertion, adoption, or being unmarried. Despite facing unique forms of loss, they encounter shared challenges.Anna Meade Harris, the author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love Them Well, reminds us that God is there and His grace is enough.In this compelling episode, Anna offers invaluable perspectives on: Embracing your family's unique path, even when it differs from God’s original design. Discovering th...
2024-05-0137 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: How Technology Is Shaping Our Children with Collin HansenIn this episode, Cameron and Anna are excited to sit down with guest Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition. As an astute thought leader for Christians wrestling with contemporary culture, Hansen shares what he has seen and heard about the impact of smartphones and social media on children and teenagers. He invites us to trust God, but also to be informed and make wise decisions to protect our children. You won't want to miss this episode!"It's easy in these conversations to come across as analog or Amish, and that might be a good decision for a lot of...
2024-04-1150 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Having the Hard ConversationsIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna encourage parents whose kids are NOT HAPPY with the family rules regarding smartphones. We hope this episode will help you hold the line for your child's good."Listening well and showing compassion is going to go a long way towards staying connected with your child."Resources:Join us at Rooted 2024 in Dallas Texas, October 24-26!Purchase Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today.
Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy T...
2024-03-2837 min
Youth Pastor Theologian63: Ministry to Single Parent Families (Anna Meade Harris)Partnering with parents is an essential part of biblical youth ministry. But "family ministry" can sometimes assume a certain type of family - namely, mom and dad with kids living independently. But 1/3 of kids in America today are living in a single-parent household. In this episode, we'll hear from Anna Meade Harris about her new book, "God’s Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well."
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2024-03-1951 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Practical Wisdom from Counselor Alice ChurnockLicensed professional counselor Alice Churnock of "Ask Alice" podcast fame sits down with Anna to talk about what she has learned from her teenaged clients about the impacts of social media. Because Alice is also a mom, she offers wise practical advice for parents of young teens, who don't yet have a smartphone. Alice also shares guidance for parents who want to pull back on their child's technology use. Finally, she offers the comfort of the gospel for every parent navigating these tricky challenges."What are the four things social media satisfies?... It satisfies communication, it satisfies c...
2024-03-1441 min
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Anna Meade Harris has been a single mother to three sons since the death of her husband in 2010. She is the Senior Director of Content at Rooted Ministry and co-host of the Rooted Parent Podcast. She loves to write and speak about the goodness of God. A graduate of Wake Forest University with a double major in English and Hi...
2024-03-141h 05Rooted ParentParenting, Technology and the Truth: A Theology of TimeIn this episode of our technology series, Cameron and Anna discuss the enormous amount of time teenagers (and often, their parents) spend in front of screens on a daily basis. We find that Scripture has a lot to say about "numbering our days [so} that we may get a heart of wisdom" concerning how we spend the time God has given us."We need to be really careful not to send the message that doing schoolwork or being productive are the only ways to honor God with your time."References:Ephesians 5:15-17Co...
2024-02-2236 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Justice for Our ChildrenIn this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna tackle a tough topic: the unjust conduct of social media giants like Meta, TikTok, and Pornhub, who knowingly prey on preteens and teens with the intent to create addicts. Much like the tobacco industry, these companies exploit the vulnerability of children and young adults for profit, despite overwhelming evidence of harm to younger users. God cares deeply about the protection of the vulnerable, so be encouraged that while you may frustrate your child with protective measures, you are actually doing God's work. "If you see exploitation of t...
2024-02-0832 minYouth Pastor TheologianEpisode 56: How Can Youth Workers Partner with Parents (Anna Meade Harris)Every youth pastor knows they should prioritize partnering with parents, but it’s really hard to do for a variety of reasons. This is especially true for younger youth pastors. Let’s talk about what partnering with parents looks like and how you can get started.
What are some biblical reasons partnering with parents is more than important… it is absolutely necessary.
What are some reasons you’ve seen or heard that make it difficult for youth workers to meaningfully partner with parents?
What are some questions youth workers should be asking themselves to honestly evaluate their ministry to parents...
2024-01-2951 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Seeking Self-JustificationHuman beings live perpetually aware of their shortcomings, so we are always seeking to justify ourselves by some demonstration of "enoughness." In this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna talk about how we use social media filters as self-justification tools, and how we can teach our kids that the gospel answers our nagging sense of inadequacy. Resources:Psalm 139: 13-15Galatians 2:10-21Order Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today!
Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know t...
2024-01-2538 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Insta-EnvyInstagram is unparalleled in its capacity to stir up envy within us; and envy is unparalleled in its power to destroy relationships. In this episode, Cameron and Anna uncover the backbone of envy and talk about the truths from God's word that provide the corrective for our jealousy and covetousness. Resources:The Agony of Instagram by Alex WilliamsThe Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World by Melissa KrugerThe Problem of Demandingness by Larry CrabbScriptures:Cain and Abel (Gen 4)Jacon and Esau (Gen 27-29)Saul...
2024-01-1233 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Thinking CounterculturallyIf there's one thing Christian parents know, it's that walking with Jesus will put us in conflict with the dominant culture. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss the difficulty and the imperative of raising children who are willing to be different from their peers, for God's glory and their own thriving."But when we live Christian lives, we are swimming against the stream of popular culture, because Christ Himself was counter cultural. To follow Christ is to be against the stream, but fully alive." G.K. ChestertonResources:Exodus 19:5-61 Pet...
2023-12-0738 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Social Media Promotes ComparisonIn this episode of our technology series, Cameron and Anna examine the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke's gospel. When we lead our children to understand that their audience is a good God who loves them and finds them flawless in Christ, they will begin to break free from needing to perform for other people and find rest under the smile of their heavenly Father."Measuring up to the standard does not come through effort or performance, but instead it comes through grace."Resources:Luke 18:9-14Follow us @ro...
2023-11-2034 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: The Insider-Outsider Truth of Being a TeenagerThe longing for secure belonging is part of being human, but the longing can be particularly acute for teenagers. In this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss how this longing feeds into our children's participation on social media platforms. "So much of the tension and the anxiety that involves social media and technology and kids has to do with this developmental, human reality. It's particularly amplified at the middle school age." Resources:The Inner Ring by CS LewisEphesians 2:11-22Life Actually By Kari Kampakis: When...
2023-11-0933 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Why Our Bodies MatterIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss the God-ordained goodness of our bodies. Since the early days of the church, Christians have fought the Greek teaching that matter and the body are bad, and we must escape the physical world. Through the Incarnation of Jesus and the goodness of God's creation, we know that God intends for us to embrace our embodied humanity. To the extent that social media allows us to resist the physical world, we must help our teenagers pursue in-person community and face-to-face relationships."Sin creates an adversarial relationship bet...
2023-10-2631 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the Truth: Handling Conflict With Your ChildContinuing the conversation about viewing technology through the lens of biblical discipleship, Cameron and Anna encourage parents to communicate gently with their children on the topic of technology. Listening well and asking good questions may not make your child feel better about your rules, but these things do dignify the image of God in your child. "The number one developmental question that an early adolescent has is this: where do I fit in the group? The deepest darkest fear of a middle schooler is being left out."Resources:Mark 2John 11...
2023-10-1243 minRooted ParentParenting, Technology, and the TruthIn the first episode of our new season, Cameron and Anna will talk about what it looks like to have a discipleship mindset regarding our kids and technology. Our desire as parents is to raise children who love Jesus and have their own relationship with him. With Scripture as our guide, we can teach our children to handle technological tools with godly wisdom, to be faithful to God's Word when they are outside of our homes."The reality is your child is going to go out in the real world, and they are going to have their ow...
2023-09-2640 min
Rooted ConferenceWhat Does the Countercultural Family Look Like? with Josh Hussung and Anna Meade HarrisIn this conversation from the Rooted 2022 Conference, Josh and Anna talk about the buzzword "countercultural," and what it looks like to disciple our children to follow Jesus rather than following cultural norms. They will examine common attitudes parents adopt towards the prevailing culture in 21st century America, and how we as moms and dads can break free from fear, passivity, and anger and lead our kids from a place of security in Christ."If you are discipling your children to follow Jesus, then you are automatically countercultural." Resources: Follow @therootedministry on Instagram!Join us...
2023-09-201h 07Rooted ParentWhat Parents Should Know About the Great Dechurching with Jim Davis and Michael GrahamJoin Cameron and Anna for this fascinating interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham, authors of The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? According to the research commissioned by Davis and Graham, 40 million people have left the American church in the last several decades. Americans are most vulnerable to dechurching between the ages of 13-30. This important new book uncovers the primary reasons why people leave the church. Parents will be particularly interested in knowing how they might influence their child's decision to dechurch."The America...
2023-09-1448 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: Discovering the Value of Teenagers' Questions with Mike McGarryIn this joint episode with Danny Kwon, host of the Rooted Youth Ministry podcast, Anna welcomes Mike McGarry, author of a newly released book for teenagers, Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith. As a veteran youth worker, father and husband, Mike is no stranger to the difficult questions kids ask. In his book, Mike answers twenty tough questions with insight, compassion, and theological integrity. In our podcast, you'll hear him discuss how to make questions welcome in your home and ministry. "When we shame kids for asking questions, we're making it more difficult for them emotionally to ask...
2023-08-2438 minRooted ParentParenting Out of the Grace of JesusIn this final episode of our three-part series, Cameron and Anna focus on what it looks like to parent out of the grace of Jesus. Almost as soon as our babies are born, parents discover that our best efforts are not enough, our sin trips us up continually, and we often don't have a clue if we have done well or made things worse for our children. Into this difficult place come the immeasurable riches of God's grace towards us in Christ Jesus."The law is positive, in that it shows us our sin and our need fo...
2023-08-1030 minRooted ParentParenting Out of the Wisdom of ScriptureCameron and Anna take a pause in the summertime to review what it means to parent out of the rest of the gospel, the wisdom of Scripture, and the grace of Jesus. In this second episode of a three-part series, they examine what it looks like for parents to let the wisdom of Scripture guide their decision-making."The Holy Spirit of God is stronger than both the internal and the external pressures that we parents are facing."Resources:Join us in Franklin, TN for the 2023 Rooted Conference November 2-4; take advantage of the spe...
2023-07-2741 minRooted ParentParenting Out of the Rest of the GospelCameron and Anna take a pause in the summertime to review what it means to parent out of the rest of the gospel, the wisdom of Scripture, and the grace of Jesus. In this first episode of a three-part series, they examine the gospel and what it looks like for parents to rest in the finished work of Christ even as we do the hard work of parenting. Rather than trying to justify ourselves either through our good parenting or the success of our children, parents have peace with God through Christ. Join us in Franklin, TN, Novem...
2023-07-1442 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: What Does a Gospel- Centered Family Look Like? With Jared KennedyIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Anna talks with Jared Kennedy, husband and father of three daughters. Jared works as an editor with The Gospel Coalition and is the founder of The Gospel-Centered Family. Jared shares what he believes a gospel-centered family looks like- and it's a combination of dedicated family time, chickens, prayer requests, and lots of ice cream, among other things. You won't want to miss this joyful, encouraging episode!Resources:If you'd like to hear more from Jared, please join us for the Rooted conference in Nashville, November 2-4.P...
2023-06-2249 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: Parenting Ahead with Kristen HattonFor parents who dread the hormones, changes, and challenges of the teen years: you will find so much comfort and hope in our interview with author and counselor Kristen Hatton. Kristen is a mother of three grown children, a pastors' wife, and a counselor, and she is well acquainted with how parents anxiously anticipate what life will be like with teenagers in the house. In her newest book, Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years, Hatton lays a foundation for discipleship that will help parents maintain warm and loving connection with their children, all while teaching them about t...
2023-05-2536 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: The O.G. Soccer MomIn the final episode of our season "What the Bible Says About Parenting," Cameron and Anna take a look at Salome, the mother of James and John, the sister of Mary- who happens to be Jesus' aunt. When she requests that her sons be allowed to sit at the right and left hands of Jesus in his kingdom, she seeks earthly power for her sons, she thinks it is up to manage her boys' lives, and she fails to understand the priceless position they already enjoy as believers in Jesus.Resources:Matthew 20: 20-28...
2023-05-1134 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: Even Mary and Joseph Messed Up SometimesIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna take a look at Mary and Joseph's "Home Alone" moment. When they accidentally leave Jesus behind at the temple for four days, Mary and Joseph weren't at the peak of their parenting skills. But no human parent is perfect, and God's grace covers our shortcomings as our children learn to walk out his best for their lives. Resources:Luke 2:41-52Grace for the Non-Supermom by Jenny LisaTalk to Your Kids about Failure – and Share Stories from Your Life by Kari K...
2023-04-2029 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: When God's Plan For My Child Differs From MineThis week Cameron and Anna examine the annunciation, the moment in Scripture when the angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will bear God's child. Mary's idea of what marriage and family would look like did not meet whatever expectations she might have had. Parents have much to learn from how God helped Mary cope with the gap between what she had hoped for, and the painful reality of being the mother of the Savior of the world.Resources:Luke 1:26-38Rooted Podcast: Julie Sparkman on When A Good Desire Becomes a False God...
2023-04-1326 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: Don't Take the Blame Or the Credit for Your Children's BehaviorLooking at two different father-son relationships in the Bible (Saul & Jonathan, and Hezekiah & Manasseh,) Cameron and Anna unpack the comforting truth that parents are not ultimately responsible for how their children turn out. Thankfully, God is. Saul was a faithless, unrighteous king, but his son Jonathan was a humble, loving, loyal son and friend. Hezekiah was a good king, banishing idolatry from Judah but his son wicked Manasseh indulged in every sort of evil. Although we know that parenting impacts children in profound ways, parents cannot control how their children respond to that parenting. Parents can rest in the sover...
2023-03-2331 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: The "Worthless" Sons of EliIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss the pitfalls of permissive parenting. Despite best intentions, sometimes parents fall into the trap of pleasing their kids rather than wisely frustrating their whims and desires. The tale of the priest Eli and his sons, contrasted with the story of Hannah and Samuel, helps us to see how permissive parenting can truly contribute to our kids' ruin, while choosing to serve God in our parenting can lead our kids to a fruitful adulthood. Certainly, children become adults and make their own choices. At some point parents are not...
2023-02-2333 minRooted ConferenceRooted Conference: Anna Meade Harris: "This Anxious Age: Finding Rest For Your Family In the Promises of God"In this recording from Rooted 2021, Anna Meade Harris talks about the connection between parental anxiety and our kids' anxiety. In order to break free of our own anxieties for our children, parents must go to God first. We repent of any idols and turn to Scripture to remind ourselves of God's goodness and sovereignty. As God begins to set us free of crippling worry and fear, parents become more available to help their children deal with anxiety. Resources: Fear Factor in Parenting: Fear of the Teenage Years with Paul David TrippTeenagers, Parents, and the A...
2023-02-1554 minRooted ParentWhat The Bible Says About Parenting: Looking at Our Children Through God's Eyes"Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Looking at the example of Jesse and his sons, Cameron and Anna discuss how parents can focus on outward appearances and overlook a child's heart. Parents must learn to resist labeling children, to ask God for help seeing our children clearly, and to focus on developing godly character rather than outward appearances.References:1 Samuel 16
Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For U...
2023-02-0928 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: Jacob, Joseph, and Playing FavoritesLooking at Genesis 37, Cameron and Anna discuss the pain that favoritism causes in families. When parents demonstrate partiality, everyone suffers. By God's grace, we can learn to treat all our children with equity and love.Resources:Ask Alice: The Impact of Birth Order and Family Roles on Sibling DynamicsSummertime Blues: Sibling Love – Or Lack Thereof by Katie PolskiSanctification By Sibling: Seven Encouragements for the Parents Who Love Them by Anna Meade HarrisA Gospel Vision for Helping Students Love Their Siblings by Chelsea Kingston EricksonThe Five Love Languages of...
2023-01-2638 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: The Temptation to Use Our Children for our Own AgendasMost parents would like to think we would never use our children to serve our own agendas, but the temptation to manipulate our children to get what we want is more subtle than it might appear. In this episode of the podcast, Cameron and Anna examine the shocking example of Laban, who tricks Jacob into marrying both of his daughters. Upon closer examination, every person in the story is using the others to fulfill their own needs and wants, though some are more sinned against than sinning. The end result is complete dysfunction that divides a father from his d...
2023-01-1236 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: Abraham, Isaac, and Accepting That Your Child Belongs to GodLooking at one of the most difficult and ultimately beautiful passages in the Bible, Cameron and Anna discuss the freedom parents will experience when they remember their children belong to the Lord. In this light, children become gifts and parents let go of anxious ownership. Knowing the grace of God given to us through Jesus enables a parent to surrender control and trust God to fulfill his purposes for our children. ReferencesGenesis chapter 22
Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need...
2022-12-2038 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: The Three Big Questions Teenagers Are Asking with Dr. Kara PowellIn this special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna welcome renowned researcher Dr. Kara Powell. As the Director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Seminary, Dr. Powell has spent her career studying the spiritual lives of American teenagers. She shares their findings from the past twenty years (first shared in her seminal 2011 work, Sticky Faith), and then talks about how parents can apply the research to discipling their teenagers. Knowing that teenagers are searching for identity, belonging, and purpose helps parents understand how offering their children the gospel meets all of these needs. Dr. Powell also...
2022-12-0841 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: Parents Are Servant LeadersOne of the greatest challenges for a Christian parent is striking the balance between being a wise authority and being a humble servant in the lives of their children. Parents must discipline effectively, training children to obey, while at the same time they must meet their children's needs with timely warmth and affection. Most of us tend to err toward one or the other, preferring to command respect ("because I said so") or to orient family life around keeping their children happy (often out of that parent's need to be loved). In this episode, Cameron and Anna disc...
2022-11-3050 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: Proverbs for ParentsThis week on the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna dive into the book of Proverbs. Noting that wisdom literature offers principles, not promises, they demonstrate that the foundational principle that guides the entire book is found in Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." This is good news for parents because our hope is not in ourselves, but in the Lord. Our hosts examine the general themes of discipline, authority, modeling, correction, and character. Loving and delighting in our children means that we will discipline them- not necessarily sparing them from "pain" or confrontation.
2022-10-2738 minRooted ParentWhat the Bible Says About Parenting: Discipleship Happens in RelationshipWe are thrilled to welcome you to the first installment of our newest Rooted Parent Podcast season: What the Bible Says About Parenting. The Bible is not about us, but it is for us. God's Word is an invitation to relationship with him, given to us that we may know who he is. As God disciples parents, parents in turn disciple their children to know God. So as we examine what the Word has to say to parents, we remember that while there's not a lot of explicit instruction to moms and dads, Scripture contains many principles that we...
2022-10-1350 minRooted ParentAsk The Experts: Helping Parents Talk to Their Teenagers About the Culture with Evan BarberOur guest today on the Rooted Parent Podcast is Evan Barber of Axis, a ministry that creates resources to "bridge the gap" between parents and teens. Axis creates content for parents that explains trends and fads in pop culture, along with issues of "mental health, relationships, social media, and spiritual formation." Cameron and Anna ask Evan to explain a little bit about what makes Gen Z different from past generations, and what parents can do to overcome some of the communication challenges between parents and children. Evan gives some practical advice, particularly about how to avoid shutting down the...
2022-09-2235 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: Clarissa Moll on Caring For Grieving TeenagersIn this special episode of the podcast, Cameron and Anna have the pleasure of speaking with Rooted writer Clarissa Moll, whose new book Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living With Grief and Thriving After Loss is a wonderfully helpful guide for families in grief. After her husband Rob's death in a hiking accident, Clarissa has parented their four children, shouldering their grief as well as her own. Topics they discuss include:- how children grieve differently than adults- what "re-grieving" looks like- going back to church after a...
2022-09-0835 minRooted ParentAsk The Experts: Christina Fox on the Fatherhood of GodIn this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Anna interviews author Christina Fox about her newest book, Like Our Father: How God Parents Us and Why That Matters for Our Parenting. They discuss how Christina came to recognize that her best guide in parenting her sons was the way that God parents all of us, and how God's fatherhood helps her in her anxiety as a mom. They also go in-depth discussing boundaries and discipline with kids, and how the fear of the Lord transforms our fear of everything else. Finally, Christina ends with a word of grace for...
2022-08-1136 minRooted ParentAsk the Experts: Alice Churnock on Post Covid Mental Health in TeenagersCameron and Anna were so excited to record this episode with our friend, licensed professional counselor Alice Churnock, who also happens to be the host of Ask Alice, a part of the Rooted family of podcasts. We were glad to be with her not just because we love her, but because she is seasoned counselor who can speak to the trends in teen mental health while also offering us the comfort and encouragement of the gospel. Alice shares that since Covid, teenagers are profoundly disappointed and scared to hope, and we can minister to them most profoundly when we...
2022-07-2832 minRooted ParentFear Factor in Parenting: The Things You Really Need to KnowIn the season finale of the Fear Factor, Cameron and Anna highlight some of the most valuable insights and tools we gleaned from our conversations about parenting and fear. Remembering always that “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” we find that learning to trust God with our children protects us from being motivated by fear as we lead our families. Hear some of our favorite moments on the podcast and stay tuned till the end to hear what’s ahead for the Rooted Parent podcast next season!Fear Factor EpisodesGood Fear...
2022-07-1433 minRooted ParentFear Factor in Parenting: Fear of the Teenage Years with Paul David TrippPaul Tripp's name is synonymous with wise Christian parenting practices, and his book Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens is one of the most hopeful, practical resources available today.Our culture tends to see teenagers as problematic: hormones, inexperience, and expanding freedom create a potentially combustible mix in a young person's life, and parents can only hope that they, and their children, can survive the teenage years with a measure of sanity intact. Or so the narrative goes.Paul Tripp pushed back against this notion, arguing that the teen years are in...
2022-05-2640 minRooted ParentFear Factor: Fear of Talking with Our Children About Race with Dr. Michelle ReyesIn this important episode, Cameron and Anna talk with Michelle Reyes about the excellent new book she coauthored with Helen Lee: The Race-Wise Family: Ten Postures to Becoming Households of Healing Hope. The authors write: "When we are talking about an area as complex and challenging as race, our underlying inclinations combined with our uncertainties and hesitations often result in inertia, ignorance, and apathy, even for the most well-intentioned Christians" (123). Reyes discusses how being race-wise stems from a right fear of the Lord. She also shares the particular fears of Black and Brown- skinned parents, and why they chose...
2022-05-1247 minRooted ParentFear Factor in Parenting: Fear of the Culture with Collin HansenShow notes:John 17:11-14"We Should Talk About Disney," by Trevin Wax, TGC"Why Are All the Kids Reading Dystopian? And How the Gospel Gives Us a Better Story to Tell" by Chelsea Erickson, Rooted"How Parents Can Use Brett McCracken's Wisdom Pyramid," by Anna Meade Harris"Rooted Recommends: 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity""Good News for Teenagers" recurring feature on Rooted
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2022-04-2834 minRooted ParentFear Factor in Parenting: The Fear of Becoming Like Your ParentsOftentimes adults will look back on the way they were raised with a critical eye, telling themselves “I would never relate to my kids the way my mom or dad related to me”—but we can fall into the trap of calling that wisdom, rather than recognizing the fear (and self-righteousness) that lurks under that perspective. Certainly our relationships with our parents can be very complicated and we can learn from their mistakes, but we will make mistakes of our own if we allow ourselves to be driven by fear instead of led by the Holy Spirit. In this episod...
2022-02-1030 minRooted ParentSane Parenting in Insane Times: How the Gospel Leads Parents and Kids to HumilityGospel Identity Catechism for Teenagers:Who does the Spirit say you are? One who is washed and cleanWho does Jesus say you are? One who is forgiven and righteousWho does the Father say you are? One who is an adopted child of GodWho are you? A sinner saved by grace More Rooted Articles: Let Them See You Sweat: Humbling Yourself in Front of Your Kids by Anna Meade HarrisParenting from Proverbs by Ben Beswick
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2021-06-1725 minRooted ParentSane Parenting in Insane Times: Talking To Your Kids About Loving Their EnemiesMatthew 5:43-48Conflict Without Casualties: A Field Guide to Compassionate Accountability by Nate RegierPlease see also these resources on Rooted:Three Political Truths I Want My Kids to Know by Mark HowardThe God Who Loves His Enemies by Anna Meade Harris2020 Political Principles for Teenagers by Luke PaivaYouth Ministers as a Bridge Between Parents and Children by Mark CultonSibling Rivalry: The Poisonous Tie That Binds by Tracey Rector
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2021-03-0152 minYouth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry PodcastDiscipling in the Epidemic of Loneliness with Anna Meade Harris and Liz Edrington: Rooted 2020 Conference WorkshopMore from Anna Meade Harris:Rooted's Most Read: In-Person vs. Online: Starting Back to School in a Pandemic Rooted's Most Read: Six Truths for Parenting in No Man's Land The (Good) News for Teenagers: Our Hope is Not In A Vaccine View More From Anna here.More from Liz Edrington: Honoring Jesus Through Caring for Our Bodies What I Would Say to a Student Struggling With Body Image Loving Our Students With Depression: The God Who Sees View More From Liz Here.
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