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Abundant Life Family PodcastEducation Tools for Children with Special NeedsThe hosts welcome Kathy Hoback, the disability support services coordinator at Metropolitan Community College, to talk about ways to help children with disabilities and special needs in the education system. A disability is anything that affects one or more major life functions, including learning.
One of the best things parents who have children with special needs can do when navigating their education is to be proactive. That looks different depending on the age and whether a student is in the public education system or is homeschooled. Either way, the sooner parents notice their child has special needs and seek testing...2025-04-0825 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastThe Importance of Summer Camp | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E15The Hildebrands welcome Paytn Schumer, the Student Ministry Director at Abundant Life, and Meg Gasper, the Children’s Event Coordinator at Abundant Life, to talk about the importance of summer camp.
The hosts talked about how summer camp changed their lives. Jen was saved at a Vacation Bible School event as a child, and she learned to really follow God and grew a relationship with Him at summer camp. That camp is also where she met Bill, so it has a special place in their hearts. Bill spoke about how it was his favorite place to be, and he never wa...2025-03-2524 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastImportance of Financially Planning for Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E14Roger Sprouse, a financial advisor, joins the Hildebrands to discuss financial planning for families. Roger has been working in the financial sector for 30 years, and he shares with the Hildebrands how he and his wife prepared their children financially for the world.
Some of the ways Roger says he and his wife financially planned for their family were:
Always making it a focus to go to a good, wise church
Having open communication with your children
Make giving to the Lord a priority
Roger spoke about the importance of the 10-10-80 rule when financially planning for families. Ten percent...2025-03-1129 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastTalking to Your Children About Same-Sex Attraction | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E13Dr. Cary Corely, a family counselor, joins the Hildebrands to discuss helpful ways parents should respond when their child says they are struggling with same-sex attraction.
Dr. Corely discussed the importance of not saying or doing anything definitive in that conversation about same-sex attraction. He encouraged parents to take time to think and process while still expressing love for the child. This gave the Holy Spirit the time to help the parents understand how He wanted them to respond.
When parents are able to process, Dr. Corely highlights places they should turn:
Prayer
Bible (specifically the book of Romans)
The...2025-02-2527 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastHelping Your Children Through Grief & Loss | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E12The Hildebrands welcome Carolyn Asher, a counselor at Abundant Life, to discuss children’s grief and loss and ways for parents to help them through that process.
Jen shared about losing her brother after a long battle with cancer. She asked Carolyn about the ways to help her children grieve the loss of their uncle. Carolyn says it’s just as important for parents to learn how to grieve so they can help with their children’s grief and loss.
She outlined the five stages of grief:
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Going through the stages of grief and loss is dif...2025-02-1126 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastParenting Your Children Through Sports | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E11Les Norman, a former Kansas City Royals player and host of the radio show, “Breakin’ the Norm,” joins the hosts to talk about parenting and sports.
Les talked about how when he was growing up, sports were an escape. He wanted to be part of something that was joyful and happy instead of the fighting and abuse he saw at home.
When he was married, he talked with his wife about parenting their children while he was an MLB player. Les knew he didn’t want to raise his children while on the road. He retired from professional baseball before his two...2025-01-2831 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastA Heart for Fostering and Adopting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E10Matt and Jocelyn Kepner joined the hosts to talk about the importance of fostering and adopting. They talk about Matt’s difficult upbringing. He bounced around houses from the time he was 15 years old until he was an adult. When Matt married Jocelyn, he was worried about being a good father because he didn’t have any good examples while growing up. Jocelyn brought up fostering. They prayed about it, seeking guidance on making such a large commitment and if it would be right for their family. Later on, they felt God calling them to it.
Jocelyn explains the purpose of f...2025-01-1426 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastHandling Family Conflict with Your Teen | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E9Toshaun Avery, the Student Pastor at Abundant Life joins the hosts to talk about dealing with family conflict, especially for families with teenagers. Toshaun encourages parents to remember relationships are the foundation. He says they need to be honest with themselves about where they’ve invested in their child’s life and if they really know their teen.
Toshaun says when handling family conflict, parents should answer the following questions for themselves:
What do you want them to know when addressing conflict?
What do you want them to do after this conversation?
What do you want to accomplish by having this...2024-12-3126 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAnxiety’s Impact on Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E8The hosts sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life, to talk about anxiety’s impact on parenting.
Dr. Cox says social media is behind one of the shifts he’s seeing in counseling children. A few years ago, depression was the biggest issue children were facing. Now, it’s anxiety. One of the biggest drivers of anxiety is social media. Social media drives comparison, which is the thief of joy and where anxiety thrives. Forty years ago, parents didn’t need to worry about social media. Now, it is creating anxiety in both...2024-12-1730 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastParenting Tools to Raise Kids God’s Way | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E7The hosts welcome Brandon and Susan Fields, members of Abundant Life, who are raising three young boys. The Fields talk about their journey to becoming parents and the choices they have made to raise their children God’s way.
Before having children, the Fields were both pharmacists, working 40 hours a week, living in what they thought was their dream home. After having their first son, they both felt compelled to make changes, like downsizing their home, so they could focus more on parenting.
They shared some of the parenting tools they have learned in a resource at Abundant Life. The co...2024-12-0329 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastDealing with Family Trauma (Part 2) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E6The hosts welcome back Josh and Dixie Paul. They are members of Abundant Life, who’ve raised two kids while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They continued their conversation about dealing with family trauma and how it can impact relationships.
Josh compared dealing with family trauma to swimming upstream. It’s going to be hard, tough and exhausting at times, but it’s going to be worth it in the end.
Dixie talked about how her family trauma affected her husband and kids. It led to her kids being insecure and anxious about meeting new people or lettin...2024-11-1927 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastDealing with Family Trauma (Part 1) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E5Josh and Dixie Paul, members of Abundant Life, have raised two boys while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They join the hosts to talk about their past and the impact of family trauma on relationships. how trauma can impact families.
In Josh’s work as a psychiatrist, he works with people dealing with PTSD and trauma. He says everyone’s response to trauma is personal. What might feel huge to one person might not be a problem for another. The Hildebrands share their experiences with family trauma and said they have experience with that. They remembered recall how ce...2024-11-0529 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastThe Importance of Intentional Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E4Chad and Chelsea Glover are raising three girls- two are in middle school, and the youngest one is in second grade. Chad is the Executive Teaching Pastor at Abundant Life and the Crossroads campus pastor. They join the hosts to talk about the importance of intentional parenting.
They share resources through Abundant Life while also giving book recommendations. They encourage listeners that great parenting takes intention. The key is having a map that informs you and validates that you are going in the right direction.
One of these maps Chad talks about is the “WIN” of family ministry and parenting. The...2024-10-2235 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastSpecial Needs Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E3Kelsey Knutson-Leedy, the Special Needs Coordinator at Abundant Life, is raising a child with special needs. She joins the hosts to share her experience and the lessons she’s learned through special needs parenting.
Kelsey talks about the resources she’s using to raise her stepson. She says the key is to have a strong community around while parenting a child with special needs. Being able to celebrate “wins” with parents who get it is really important in special needs parenting.
Bill mentioned how some mile markers parents have might look different for families with special needs, including:
Preparing for child an...2024-10-0824 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastCelebrating a Girl’s Rite of Passage | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E2After raising three girls to adulthood, Todd and Angela have much wisdom to share on helping girls mature into women. They join the hosts to talk about celebrating a girl’s rite of passage.
Angela shares about the resources she used to raise her girls. She encourages listeners to do what best fits their family when it comes to a girl’s rite of passage. The key is to be intentional about the way you do it!
Girls need their parents to be present when they are processing emotions and changes. Angela shares about the conversations and special parts of the...2024-09-2424 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastCreating Family Experiences | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E1In this episode of the Abundant Life Family podcast, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Drew Davis, the director of Equipped Outdoors.
Drew and his wife, Charissa, use Equipped Outdoors as a ministry to introduce families to God’s creation in the outdoors. They believe that while objects and gifts come and go, experiences can last for a lifetime.
We only have a short period of time with our kids. How can you create family experiences with your kids so you can be their primary source of influence, development, and growth?
Drew shares some valuable tips on navigating fa...2024-09-1028 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBlended & Blessed (Part 2) – Parenting as a Team | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 35)Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they continue their conversation with Scott and Lori Ridings about building a blended family.
Scott and Lori share some important lessons they learned while blending their families. They were intentional with the language they used to talk about their family, which allowed them to build trust with their kids.
Scott and Lori share how they worked to connect with their kids by making time and space for conversations when the kids were ready. They share stories about disciplining their kids and navigating tough conversations.
They encouraged couples to be unified, loyal, consistent, and forgiving...2024-08-2825 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBlended & Blessed – Faith-based solutions for Blended Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 34)Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they dive deep into the complexities of building a blended family with special guests, Scott and Lori Ridings. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of combining two families into one, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover the importance of faith, communication, and setting boundaries as you navigate the journey to a harmonious blended family. Learn how to create lasting bonds, support your children, and prioritize your marriage. Perfect for anyone seeking guidance on Christian family life, marriage, and parenting. Subscribe now for more episodes on building families that last.
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Abundant Life Family PodcastSpeaking Love | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 33)In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Doug Geiger, Director of Counseling at Abundant Life, to explore how families can effectively use the five love languages to navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships.In this insightful episode, Bill, Jen, and Doug delve into the practical application of the five love languages. They discuss how understanding and speaking each other's love languages can help family members communicate more effectively, especially during challenging times. By learning to express love in ways that resonate best with each person...2024-07-1822 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastThe Parenting Toolbox | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 32)Welcome to Episode 32 of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, titled "The Parenting Toolbox." Join host Bill Hildebrand as he converses with Dale Hudson, Abundant Life Children's Pastor, on equipping Christian parents with essential tools to teach their children the Gospel and foster a relationship with Jesus.In this episode, Dale and Bill emphasize the importance of parents modeling their own love for Jesus at home, and how kids and student ministry can support but not replace this crucial aspect. They introduce Abundant Life's "10 Mile Markers for Family Discipleship," offering practical steps for parents to intentionally guide their...2024-07-0224 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastSteering Your Family to Success - God's Way | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 31)As parents, how do we steer our family to success? And what does that success look like?In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, host Bill Hildebrand engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rob and Tatum Poettgen about what it means to set up your family for success according to God's plan. Discover how God's definition of success differs from the world's, emphasizing the importance of making His name known on earth.Join us as Rob and Tatum share their family tradition of choosing "One Word" each year. This simple yet powerful practice helps...2024-06-1823 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBuilding Intimacy | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 30)When our lives our busy, it's easy for our soulmates to turn into our emotionally distant roommates, but true, lasting connection to our spouses require intentional effort.Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they welcome Jeff and Barb Nichols,In this episode, the Nichols share their wisdom on strengthening your marriage through building intimacy, fun, and emotional connection. They emphasize the importance of continuous effort and communication in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship.Remember, a thriving marriage is built on more than just love—it's ab...2024-06-0424 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBuilding a Healthy Home | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 29)Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they delve into the inspiring journey of the Koontz family. With 35 years of marriage and a commitment to faith, trust, and service, Pat and Justine Koontz, along with their adult daughter Tommye, share valuable insights on cultivating a thriving home culture. Discover practical strategies and heartfelt experiences that can empower your family to build lasting bonds grounded in shared values. Tune in for this enriching discussion on creating a healthy and abundant family life.
The Family Ministry at Abundant Li...2024-05-2128 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 28 | When Healing HurtsHealing can be painful. It's tempting to ignore our wounds and carry on, but true healing requires facing our hurts head-on.Discover the power of facing emotional pain head-on with hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast. Join family counselor Dr. Cary Corley as he delves into navigating past wounds and embracing healing from emotional trauma.In this episode, Dr. Corley emphasizes the importance of confronting our pain to move forward effectively and experience true restoration. Remember, our God is a healer and restorer, no matter how deep the wounds.2024-05-0726 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 27 | How to Handle Difficult RelationshipsResearch shows most couples go to marriage counseling about 6 years too late.But sometimes when our relationships get difficult, there's not a major breach of trust. It's the little, every-day annoyances that build up and change our perceptions of each other.But our spouse is not the enemy.In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with family counselor, Dr. Cary Corley to talk about how to turn the tide when our relationships start getting difficult.Cary gives us practical tools and...2024-04-2323 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 26 | Sex & Intimacy Within MarriageSex. For Christians, sex is a topic that's not always talked about. So when couples struggle in the area of sex and intimacy, it can often be hard to seek help. In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Steve Brown and his wife Jodi. Steve and Jody have mentored many younger couples in the areas of sex and intimacy and Steve teaches on the topic in the Abundant Life Merge Pre-Marital Counseling Class. The Browns share their experience and wisdom in building a marriage that lasts b...2024-04-0926 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastThe Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 25 | Managing Expectations with In-LawsWhen we get married, we create a brand new family from two existing families. Many times, we grow up with different traditions, expectations, routines, and habits. Sometimes those differences can be easily adapted. Sometimes, it can be more of a struggle. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand chat with Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Campuses, Lance Harrington, and his wife Rebecca Harrington, Johnson County Campus Worship Leader, about managing and navigating expectations when it comes to our in-laws. The Harringtons share about their experiences navigating different, and sometimes u...2024-03-2926 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 24 | Navigating ConflictWhether you've been married 30 minutes or 30 years, conflict is inevitable. But it's how we deal with conflict that makes or breaks a marriage. On this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jonathan and Angela Buttram and talk about how to handle conflict in a healthy and biblical way. James 4:1 says "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?" Whether it's love, respect, significance, or something else...when we are fighting, we are battling for something. The key, in marriage, or...2024-03-1223 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 23 | Communication & ConnectionWe've all heard it before, "communication is key." But in practice, true communication in relationships and marriage can be difficult. What happens when two different people who grew up in two different households with two different communication models get married? On today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Jonathan and Angela Buttram about intentional, biblical, communication in marriage. The Buttrams share about their journey and learning how to navigate differing communication styles. Ultimately, they learned it wasn't about communicating to be heard, but communicating to understand. The Buttrams have been...2024-02-2727 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 22 | The Family MissionMatthew 28:19 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. But how do we cultivate a heart for the nations within our families? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jeremy Brownlee, pastor of missions at Abundant Life, to talk about how we can be intentional with our families to help our kids live on mission. Jeremy shares practical ways he has incorporated cross-cultural service with his own kids and some tips for you as you shepherd your children to live a life on mission. For more...2024-02-1326 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 21 | Preparing Your Kids For DatingIn this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Rod and Janna Handley and talk about how to prepare your kids for the dating years. What boundaries do you set as Christian parents for your kids when it comes to dating and what do you do, when your child is unwilling to respect those boundaries? These are just some of the tough questions these experienced parents tackle when it comes to navigating teen dating.For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at...2024-01-3023 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 20 | Remarriage After DivorceMarriage is challenging no matter what. But when we add new factors and people into our families through re-marriage – whether it's divorce or after a death – it can bring even more challenges and pain. But there is hope! In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life to discuss what it means to have a successful remarriage and blended family through a Christ-centered approach. Blending effectively and parenting with re-marriage will require you to die to yourself and...2024-01-1622 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 19 | From Fear to Faith a Single Mom's JourneyWhat happens when life as you know it crumbles and the perfect family you thought you would have is gone? Suddenly finding yourself navigating life as a single parent can stir up feelings of fear, loneliness, anxiety, worthlessness, and more. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with single mom, Berlice Salgado to discuss how she navigated those feelings and replaced her fear with a faith in God. Berlice shares how she studied God’s word, lived in prayer and found Biblical community to help her become the parent Go...2024-01-0223 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 18: From Blended to BondedThere are more blended families (or step-families) in American society today than ever before. But some are less the Brady Bunch and more of just two separate families living in the same home. So what does it take to go from blended to truly bonded? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to discuss common issues parents in blended families face. From co-parenting, to discipline, to favoritism and everything in between – Pastor Phil shares his best Biblical advice for blended families struggling through difficult situations....2023-12-1925 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 17 | Emotional Healing and Wellness"I don't need counseling! I can fix it myself!"Does that sound familiar? Sometimes we need a little more than duct tape and glue to hold our life together. In fact, there are times we need a counselor or coach to help us see through the complications and tangled messes of life. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Doug Geiger, the director of Abundant Life Counseling Center. Doug Geiger shares the importance of and seeking wise counsel, how to select a biblical counselor, and when...2023-12-0525 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 15: International AdoptionWhat's it like to navigate an international adoption? When the Lord puts a call on your heart to adopt, what are the practical next steps? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Abundant Life members, Rob and Tatum Poettgen to talk about their real-life experience of adopting a child from another country. They give you tips for navigating an international adoption. For more information on our Foster & Adopt Ministry and resources available to foster and adoptive families at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/family.
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Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 15: Single ParentingThe ideal situation is not always reality. In America today, almost half our children are raised in a home that is either a single parent household, a blended family, or being raised by a family member that is not the biological parent. Single parenting can come with lots of challenges. But there is hope. In today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to give spiritual encouragement for single parents who are trying to walk the path and commit their children to Jesus. Pastor Phil gives...2023-11-0726 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 14: Navigating Same Sex AttractionSame Sex Attraction–parents often don't know how to respond to their kids if they open this discussion. Kids often don't know how to walk this journey and hide in secrecy, carry this burden alone. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand sits down with Abundant Life member, Noah Mills. Noah is a Believer who has struggled with these very issues and is actively walking this journey while staying staying strong in his faith. He gives his insights to teens and young adults – and their parents on how to navigate this topic with both love...2023-10-2418 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 13: How to Talk to Young ChildrenSometimes helping our young children find the right words to communicate their emotions and feelings can be tricky. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Natalie Berry, a Licensed Counselor in the Abundant Life Counseling Center who specializes in counseling children. She shares her tips and tools she uses to help you communicate with the younger children in your life. For more tools to help you build a family that lasts, visit us at livingproof.co/family
The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to...2023-10-1031 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 12: Meet the HostsMeet the Hildebrands, the “unlikely couple.” In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand give us a glimpse into their lives as we hear some of their story – from their call to Jesus, call to ministry, commitment to marriage, and most recently their call to Abundant Life. Bill and Jen discuss the challenges they faced, and lessons learned as they built their marriage and their family. We hope their story will help your family as you navigate this journey. Go to livingproof.co/family for more resources to help you "Build a Family...2023-09-2621 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 11: Mile Marker #10 – Parent CareAs adult children, how can we help our parents navigate some of the difficulties of aging? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand talks with Vickie Mears, Abundant Life Member and experienced hospice and bereavement caretaker, and Russell Fracassa, Abundant Life Member, and expert in elder law, share the heart side as well as the legal side of this stage of life.
The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant L...2023-09-0732 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 10: Mile Marker #9 – Grand parentingGrandparents have the opportunity to uniquely impact the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Janel Doll, a grandmother of 10 and 20-year volunteer in children’s ministry. Janel talks about her experiences and gives us all pointers on the intentional influence grandparents can have on the spiritual lives of their grandchildren.
The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every othe...2023-09-0623 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 9: Mile Marker #8 – MarriageThe most important relationship in our lives outside of Jesus is our spouse. As couples begin to think about marriage, it’s necessary to do the work – before and during – to ensure that marriage is built upon a solid foundation. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Young Adult Pastor Jonathan Clark and his wife Sydney, and Scott and Lori Ridings, to give us their insight into helping couples approach this significant stage of life.
The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingp...2023-09-0533 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 8: Mile Marker #7 – Preparing for AdulthoodParenting skills and tactics must continue to grow as our children grow. We parents toddlers differently than we would parent our teens and as our children leave home and become adults themselves, our parenting must move from instruction and discipline to become more of a coach. In this episode, our Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Bill and Karen Ward – who have 5 adult children of their own – to share wisdom and insight about how we can adapt our parenting styles as our children become adults and coaching them through this life-change.
Th...2023-08-3129 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 7: Mile Marker #6: Graduation & Preparing to LaunchPerhaps one of the biggest steps, and most official steps our kids take from childhood to adulthood is high school graduation. This can be a time filled with trepidation, anxiety, excitement, and all of the above. In this episode, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Student Pastor Toshaun Avery to talk about how we can use this time to keep the lines of communication open and prepare our students to leave home. For more information and resources about preparing your children to leave home, go to livingproof.co/family.
The Family Ministry at Abundant L...2023-08-3027 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 6: Mile Marker #5 – The Rite of PassageAs Christian parents, seeing our children grow up to become adults who love the Lord is perhaps our greatest desire. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Les Norman, as he shares his childhood story, and how God is helping him break chains of sin and abuse as he raises his own children. Les shares how he guided his children through a Rite of Passage to intentionally share with them what it means to be a Man of God and gives you practical tools to help you incorporate this important Mile Marker in your own parenting...2023-08-2926 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 5: Mile Marker #4 – Preparing for AdolescenceCan parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?" What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counselingwill share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview. It is so important to help children prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for adolescence. Between the ages...2023-08-2425 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 4: Mile Marker #3 – Salvation & BaptismOne of the greatest privileges that comes with being a parent is the opportunity to lead your kid to the Lord! Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Chad Glover on how we can guide our children through this process, even at a young age. Pastor Chad helps us to understand that even though we are not perfect parents, God wants to use us in their spiritual formation, no matter our background or story! For more information tools and resources on guiding your children through salvation and baptism, go to livingproof.co/family. 2023-08-2326 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 3: Mile Marker #2 – Preparing our Children for SchoolWhether public school, homeschool, private school, or another option, heading off to school is an important Mile Marker to the formation of our children. Every child has unique and differing needs throughout their stages of education and growth. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with experienced parents Rob and Tatum Poettgen and Pastor Pat Koontz to glean insight from their experiences on preparing their children for school and the challenges and celebrations that come along with this important mile marker. If you are looking for more resources to help guide your children t...2023-08-2228 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 2: Mile Marker #1 – What Does it Mean to Dedicate My Child to God?Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way that they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it.” In this episode our hosts, Bill and Hen Hildebrand, chat with Abundant Life Independence Campus Pastor, Steven Branch about the importance of the Child Dedication ceremony and what it means to commit your child and your parenting to the Lord. For more information on Child Dedication, go to livingproof.co/family. The first Mile Marker is child dedication. This is a ceremony that normally occurs for parents who have children between birth and one ye...2023-08-2218 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 1: How to Help Your Family WIN!Every Christian parent wants tools and tips to help them raise their kids in a way that creates resilience while also connecting with them. They want to know how to point them to Jesus in everyday situations so their kids come to know Him personally. This parenting journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And you need someone to walk alongside you, encouraging you to stay the course and grow into the parents God designed you to be.This podcast is designed to help parents cultivate an environment in their home that helps families WIN…Wa...2023-08-2227 min