Dr. Mary Manz Simon talks with Gary Duncan about graphic novels. What is a graphic novel? Is is it helpful reading source for school children? On this program you will hear about graphic novels and our conversation will turn to other reading material being banned from school reading lists.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Training Young People for Leadership in the Church
Andy and Sarah talk with Clint Colwell, Director of Admissions at St. Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri.
A Moment for the Family: Parent Dropouts
Parent Dropouts. What is that all about? Listen to Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the shortage of parent volunteers. How can we help our schools by volunteering and encouraging other parents to be more engaged with helping with school programs, events, etc.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Teachers as Influencers
Andy and Sarah talk with Glenn Rollins, Manager of the Set Apart to Serve Initiative.
A Moment for the Family: Psychological Safety
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about psychological safety. How do we help our children to feel safe in an uncertain world. Listen to this program and hear some terrific tips on helping our kids with situational awareness and hear how God comforts us.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Church Worker Appreciation Month
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. James Baneck, Executive Director for LCMS Pastoral Education.
A Moment for the Family: Recovering Math Education Following the Pandemic Challenges
Falling math scores have been attributed to challenges of education during the pandemic. Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about ways to teach math to younger children and toddlers. What is “math play”? Listen and learn.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Encouraging Young People for Church Work (Rebroadcast)
Sarah talks with Rev. James Woelmer, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas.
A Moment for the Family: Stewards of the Plant
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about ways to be good stewards of the planet. Mary shares some terrific tips including buying bulk products without packaging.
Cross Defense — Bringing Your Kids to Church
Pastor Bramwell gives practical instruction from Scripture on how to ease the struggle of bringing children to church.