A Moment for the Family: Returning to Social Life

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the transition of kids back into “the so-called normal life” post pandemic. Are kids jumping right back into social life quickly or are they moving cautiously?

A Moment for the Family: Pandemic-Induced Stress

Hear Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon as they consider the stress that the pandemic caused for kids.

A Moment for the Family: Positive Pandemic Outcomes

What Biblical virtue may be an outcome of the pandemic? Listen to Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about trust.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep7. Friends in Real Life: An Adoption Journey | Dr. Tim & Rebekah Janke

The first in an ongoing series called Friends in Real Life, this episode includes a story of a family on their journey through the process of adoption.

A Moment for the Family: Safe Summer Activities

Is the pandemic bubble busted?  Listen as Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss this along with safety issues to take into consideration during summer activities.

A Moment for the Family: Post-Pandemic Family Interaction

Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about interacting with children as we continue to move back into post-pandemic routines.

A Moment for the Family: A Better Normal

Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about a better normal as we continue to recover from this past year of isolation.

A Moment for the Family: Pandemic Fatigue

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the topic of pandemic fatigue. 

A Moment for the Family: Closing a Chaotic School Year

This week, Gary and Mary focus their conversation on the end of this chaotic Covid school year. Will it be back to normal this Fall?

A Moment for the Family: Keeping Kindness

The importance of kindness is our discussion for this week. Gary and Mary focus their conversation on how being extra kind helps during the pandemic.