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. 

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep36. Baptism and Birth – Childbirth as a Reflection of Baptism | Dr. Deb Grime

Dr. Deb Grime, a beloved and respected OB/GYN, joins Steph to talk about childbirth, baptism, and the theological connections between the two.

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.

A Moment for the Family: An Answer to the Self-Worth Struggle

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the new school year and students’ feelings of self-worth. The discussion turns to how we can find our worth in God’s love for us as revealed in the Scriptures. 

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep35. An International Look at Life Issues: Conversations with a Missionary | Jamielynn Tinkey Flores, RN

Jamielynn Tinkey Flores joins Steph and Tiffany to talk about life ministry on an international level and the need for the Church to offer a voice for life in all nations.

A Moment for the Family: Children and Mental Health

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss changes ahead in education with regards to reaching out to our children about mental health. What are some schools doing to help assess kids stress, mood, and other mental health issues? Gary also brings into the conversation the importance of prayer for good mental health.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep34. Serving the Younger Generation: An End Goals Crossover | Rev. Mark Kiessling & Julianna Shults, DCE

Steph interviews End Goals’ Rev. Mark Kiessling and DCE Julianna Shults about honoring and caring for the pre-teens, teens, and young adults in our churches and communities.

A Moment for the Family: Separation Anxiety

On our podcast this week Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss Separation Anxiety. What is Separation Anxiety? We will answer that question and offer some useful tips for coping with these types of mental health issues.

A Moment for the Family: Safe Sleep Guidelines for Infants

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the new SID “Safe Sleep Guidelines”. Listen and learn about these new guidelines and what we should focus on when placing babies in their cribs at night.

The Coffee Hour — Time to Rest: Men vs. Women (Rebroadcast)

Andy and Sarah talk with Brenda Jank, founder of Run Hard. Rest Well.