https://simplecast.com Churchome Parenting Podcast One thing all parents have in common is they have kids, and it is not always easy being mom or dad. Parenting can get messy… literally and figuratively. So where do we go when we have questions? Do we go to google? Yes, Google is a valid parenting tool. Do we go to other parents? Our parents? The Churchome Parenting Podcast was created to pool together the knowledge and advice of moms and dads who have or are currently trying their best to raise kids in this often crazy world. It does not matter if you have a newborn, a toddler, teenagers, twins, or that twenty-year-old college student who lives in the basement. Married or single, we could all use a little help when it comes to this parenting journey. Sit down with Damon and Kristine Strom, the Churchkids Pastors at Churchome, as they talk with amazing parents about the ins and outs, the ups and downs of what it looks like to be a mother or father. You are not alone. We are in this parenting adventure together. 2019 Churchome - Parenting Podcast en Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:08 +0000 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:56:24 +0000 https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com Churchome Parenting Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/bf3ef57a-2d71-40f8-af50-0b4b0dabcd49/8143a7b0-e588-4d81-a394-6c73aa884f4f/3000x3000/ParentingPodcast_thumb.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com episodic One thing all parents have in common is they have kids, and it is not always easy being mom or dad. Parenting can get messy… literally and figuratively. So where do we go when we have questions? Do we go to google? Yes, Google is a valid parenting tool. Do we go to other parents? Our parents? The Churchome Parenting Podcast was created to pool together the knowledge and advice of moms and dads who have or are currently trying their best to raise kids in this often crazy world. It does not matter if you have a newborn, a toddler, teenagers, twins, or that twenty-year-old college student who lives in the basement. Married or single, we could all use a little help when it comes to this parenting journey. Sit down with Damon and Kristine Strom, the Churchkids Pastors at Churchome, as they talk with amazing parents about the ins and outs, the ups and downs of what it looks like to be a mother or father. You are not alone. We are in this parenting adventure together. Churchome no https://feeds.simplecast.com/VCVXLzuQ Churchome webmaster@churchome.org 78509263-a5f5-4203-9e40-5c3bc3227509 When Getting Pregnant Is Not Working Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:08 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bkjhk-eKB3n1i5 Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> When Getting Pregnant Is Not Working Churchome 00:38:19 Damon and Kristine sit down with Rose and Jon and hear their journey of trying to get pregnant for almost ten years. The parents talk about the insecurities that settle in when you are trying to get pregnant but are unable to. Jon shares the importance of continually talking to Rose and not getting quiet. The parents speak about how hope can become an enemy. In an honest moment, Rose tells us she gave herself the freedom to get angry and not feel guilty. At the time of this recording (January), we find out Jon and Rose had not taken down their Christmas tree. Damon and Kristine sit down with Rose and Jon and hear their journey of trying to get pregnant for almost ten years. The parents talk about the insecurities that settle in when you are trying to get pregnant but are unable to. Jon shares the importance of continually talking to Rose and not getting quiet. The parents speak about how hope can become an enemy. In an honest moment, Rose tells us she gave herself the freedom to get angry and not feel guilty. At the time of this recording (January), we find out Jon and Rose had not taken down their Christmas tree. no full 24 9d16ecca-2bcd-4e49-b1b6-90c2448ac156 Single Parents: The True Heroes Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:08 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/divorce-tbd-ir_uxeCh Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Single Parents: The True Heroes Churchome 00:30:58 Damon and Kristine listen to David's story as a single father after a divorce. The parents talk about having to co-parent with a person that is not your spouse. David tells us about taking his daughter to her first Seahawks game. David discusses the hardships of divorce and the effect it has on being a parent. Damon sings, "All the single daddies." Damon and Kristine listen to David's story as a single father after a divorce. The parents talk about having to co-parent with a person that is not your spouse. David tells us about taking his daughter to her first Seahawks game. David discusses the hardships of divorce and the effect it has on being a parent. Damon sings, "All the single daddies." no full 23 168332d2-e3af-45cf-985d-679688e7f059 Helping Kids Cope with Death & Grief Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 11:00:08 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/helping-kids-cope-with-death-grief-TvjoAhWw Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Helping Kids Cope with Death & Grief Churchome 00:42:12 Damon and Kristine talk with Holly about walking through grief with her three daughters after her husband passed. Holly discusses the importance of giving kids permission to grieve. Damon opens up about his father dying when he was a child. Holly shares her faith in a tragic season, "No matter what, God's got us." Damon and Kristine talk with Holly about walking through grief with her three daughters after her husband passed. Holly discusses the importance of giving kids permission to grieve. Damon opens up about his father dying when he was a child. Holly shares her faith in a tragic season, "No matter what, God's got us." no full 22 9d6be7e4-72a9-45fa-9988-80ed47eae7d0 Mom & Dad to the Rescue: The Art of Letting Your Child Fail Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:00:14 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sitting-down-D4NxU1_2 Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mom & Dad to the Rescue: The Art of Letting Your Child Fail Churchome 00:36:21 In this special episode, Damon and Kristine sit down with Medical Marriage and Family Therapist, Molly Jensen. Oh, and she has 5 Master's Degrees. 5!! The parents get started right away, talking about parents robbing their children of their adulthood by snowplow parenting. Molly talks about how letting your child fail is crucial for their development. Damon shares a story about how he recently picked up the shovel and snowplowed a problem away. We figure out this episode was just a free therapy session for Damon and Kristine. In this special episode, Damon and Kristine sit down with Medical Marriage and Family Therapist, Molly Jensen. Oh, and she has 5 Master's Degrees. 5!! The parents get started right away, talking about parents robbing their children of their adulthood by snowplow parenting. Molly talks about how letting your child fail is crucial for their development. Damon shares a story about how he recently picked up the shovel and snowplowed a problem away. We figure out this episode was just a free therapy session for Damon and Kristine. no full 21 63df7d59-8b1f-4923-8493-68b23df5907b Going Back to Work: Working Parents Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dgjgkjj-TyQkWEUb Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Going Back to Work: Working Parents Churchome 00:36:40 Damon and Kristine dive into the topic of "working parents," with Michelle and Davis. The parents discuss the pressure a mother can feel to have to stay at home with the kids. Davis talks about making dinner for the family. The parents talk about the guilt that can come from being away from your kids when they need to work. Damon and Kristine dive into the topic of "working parents," with Michelle and Davis. The parents discuss the pressure a mother can feel to have to stay at home with the kids. Davis talks about making dinner for the family. The parents talk about the guilt that can come from being away from your kids when they need to work. no full 20 f1690074-ae31-46ed-92d4-9f70c9842725 Social Media, Phones, and Kids Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:32:18 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/social-media-phones-and-kids-G0fQaffv Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Leave us a voicemail! 206.512.1816. Or email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Social Media, Phones, and Kids Churchome 00:34:56 Damon and Kristine welcome back Larry and Kenesha to the podcast! The parents have a candid conversation about technology, phones, social media and all things digital. Damon and Kristine welcome back Larry and Kenesha to the podcast! The parents have a candid conversation about technology, phones, social media and all things digital. no full 19 fc662bd0-d030-4b8e-be45-b2311da31fb4 Blended Families Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2020 11:00:11 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/blended-families-JAmWWNAL Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Blended Families Churchome 00:37:45 Damon and Kristine have the pleasure of listening to Alex and Cheryl's story. The couples discuss falling in love, blending families, and how God's timing is perfect. Damon and Kristine have the pleasure of listening to Alex and Cheryl's story. The couples discuss falling in love, blending families, and how God's timing is perfect. no full 18 45513df5-8611-4b95-ba73-c342bd3bd6eb Raising Teenagers: Kristine's Parents Tell All Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:00:03 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/raising-teenagers-kristines-parents-tell-all-Qw6FMHPG Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

]]> Raising Teenagers: Kristine's Parents Tell All Churchome 00:30:42 In this special episode of the Parenting Podcast Kristine is joined by her parents Margot & Chris. Damon is determined to get the “dirt” on Kristine as a child. Chris shares their value of showing their kids who Jesus is by the way they live as parents. The parents agree on the importance of listening to their kids when they need or want talk to you. We learn Kristine had a propensity for banging doors and… biting blinds? In this special episode of the Parenting Podcast Kristine is joined by her parents Margot & Chris. Damon is determined to get the “dirt” on Kristine as a child. Chris shares their value of showing their kids who Jesus is by the way they live as parents. The parents agree on the importance of listening to their kids when they need or want talk to you. We learn Kristine had a propensity for banging doors and… biting blinds? no full 17 7582c432-fb8b-4e59-879d-ae9d292e5bda Money, Money, Money! Pt. 2 Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2019 11:00:29 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/money-money-money-pt-2-k3rpX0Oa Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Money, Money, Money! Pt. 2 Churchome 00:24:39 Damon and Kristine continue the conversation on the hot topic of money. Damon asks the question, "How do we, as parents, teach our kids about money and to have a healthy perspective of it?" We learn that Damon would buy clothes that don't fit because they were on sale. Kristine mentions that one of the best ways to teach our kids about being generous is to model it for them. Kristine brings up impulse buying and shares a story involving a LEGO set. Damon and Kristine continue the conversation on the hot topic of money. Damon asks the question, "How do we, as parents, teach our kids about money and to have a healthy perspective of it?" We learn that Damon would buy clothes that don't fit because they were on sale. Kristine mentions that one of the best ways to teach our kids about being generous is to model it for them. Kristine brings up impulse buying and shares a story involving a LEGO set. no full 16 8eca0ec7-3cf5-48da-b0a5-c6bfc975dc04 Money, Money, Money! Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:00:04 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/money-money-money-UiAw7O8h Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Money, Money, Money! Churchome 00:26:58 Damon and Kristine tackle the big subject of money with David Kroll. David shares that as a kid, his family did not talk about religion or money. The parents discuss the importance of giving, saving, and spending. David informs us that the second leading cause of divorce is money. Damon determines that kids are really expensive. Damon and Kristine tackle the big subject of money with David Kroll. David shares that as a kid, his family did not talk about religion or money. The parents discuss the importance of giving, saving, and spending. David informs us that the second leading cause of divorce is money. Damon determines that kids are really expensive. no full 15 08bc4b71-a1fb-4c0c-9bdc-862103331ae4 Families Want to Hang Out Together? Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2019 21:09:39 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ghtewnd-hW_fJlnM Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Families Want to Hang Out Together? Churchome 00:29:32 Damon & Kristine are joined by Sharon and Lee to talk about building a family that wants to hang out with each other. Sharon shares how they planned on having fun on purpose. Lee emphasizes when creating boundaries, we need to be consistent with what we say. Sharon and Lee talk about balancing boundaries, discipline, responsibility, and having lots of fun. Damon & Kristine are joined by Sharon and Lee to talk about building a family that wants to hang out with each other. Sharon shares how they planned on having fun on purpose. Lee emphasizes when creating boundaries, we need to be consistent with what we say. Sharon and Lee talk about balancing boundaries, discipline, responsibility, and having lots of fun. no full 14 35ee8111-73c1-49fe-85e9-db2180812a63 How to Survive the Whirlwind of Emotions Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:56:09 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-survive-the-whirlwind-of-emotions-aRv9xJBi Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> How to Survive the Whirlwind of Emotions Churchome 00:33:36 Damon & Kristine approach the subject of healthy emotions with Amy and Todd. Amy talks about relating with her kids and being honest about her own feelings. The parents discuss popular ways of dealing with emotions: ignoring the child (disengaging) or fighting fire with fire (shutting it down.) Todd tells us how they have their kids identify (give them a name) their emotions. We learn that Damon used to cry when he could see there was no more cereal in his bowl. Damon & Kristine approach the subject of healthy emotions with Amy and Todd. Amy talks about relating with her kids and being honest about her own feelings. The parents discuss popular ways of dealing with emotions: ignoring the child (disengaging) or fighting fire with fire (shutting it down.) Todd tells us how they have their kids identify (give them a name) their emotions. We learn that Damon used to cry when he could see there was no more cereal in his bowl. no full 13 6c4372ed-5e8d-482a-88dc-67aa6e7cc61c Back to School Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2019 19:22:58 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/back-to-school-HjdqS1_o Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Back to School Churchome 00:35:44 Damon and Kristine sit across from Laura and Brandon to talk about all things "school." Brandon tells the story of their kid's school experience. Laura recalls when their 3rd-grade daughter asked to be homeschooled. The parents respond to the question, How does a person walk in faith verse being driven in fear when it comes to deciding where their kid goes to school? Damon and Kristine sit across from Laura and Brandon to talk about all things "school." Brandon tells the story of their kid's school experience. Laura recalls when their 3rd-grade daughter asked to be homeschooled. The parents respond to the question, How does a person walk in faith verse being driven in fear when it comes to deciding where their kid goes to school? no full 12 bdac77ce-92f3-4fb1-b5b3-33de7659bf30 The Top 3 Questions Parents Google Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:30:59 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-top-3-questions-parents-google-UNnsqN2U Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> The Top 3 Questions Parents Google Churchome 00:25:53 Damon and Kristine sit down with Angie and Grant to discuss the top 3 questions parents ask Google. The parents talk about potty training, the different ways to remove the pacifier and picky eaters. Damon and Kristine sit down with Angie and Grant to discuss the top 3 questions parents ask Google. The parents talk about potty training, the different ways to remove the pacifier and picky eaters. no full 11 edcec4e2-78f1-4285-80e1-76d78dd2c0ee The Power Behind Our Words Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2019 10:00:08 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-behind-our-words-XTf9_bng Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> The Power Behind Our Words Churchome 00:24:55 Chelsea & Judah Smith join Damon and discuss the power of words. Damon recalls a compliment from his first-grade teacher. Chelsea talks about saying things to our kids that we immediately regret. Judah admits that sometimes he thinks to himself, "What would Damon do?" The parents agree that words help shape our child's identity, confidence, world view, and maturity. Chelsea & Judah Smith join Damon and discuss the power of words. Damon recalls a compliment from his first-grade teacher. Chelsea talks about saying things to our kids that we immediately regret. Judah admits that sometimes he thinks to himself, "What would Damon do?" The parents agree that words help shape our child's identity, confidence, world view, and maturity. no full 10 d3010a3f-e57e-463a-bf03-056862b4675b Raising Kids with Additional Needs Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:05:03 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/raising-kids-with-additional-needs-cxNgizrJ Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Raising Kids with Additional Needs Churchome 00:24:52 In this extraordinary episode of the Parenting Podcast, Damon sits down with Val and Emmanuel as they share their journey on raising a child with special needs. Val recalls the early decision that a diagnosis would not define their son. Emmanual says he has learned things from his son that no one else could have taught him. In this extraordinary episode of the Parenting Podcast, Damon sits down with Val and Emmanuel as they share their journey on raising a child with special needs. Val recalls the early decision that a diagnosis would not define their son. Emmanual says he has learned things from his son that no one else could have taught him. no full 9 1708d790-ec09-4367-b608-76e00dcca9df How to Date Your Spouse After Having Kids Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2019 23:09:50 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-date-your-spouse-after-having-kids-mPFvlD7E Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> How to Date Your Spouse After Having Kids Churchome 00:20:13 This week on the Churchome Parenting Podcast, Damon and Kristine sit across from Mary Ruth & BJ. The parents debunk the theory that dating your spouse comes to an end after having children. Mary Ruth tells us that the culture and the tone of the home are critical. Damon concludes one of the best things for a thriving marriage is to put kids second and spouse first. BJ reminds us to recognize that kids are smart; they watch how you treat one another. This week on the Churchome Parenting Podcast, Damon and Kristine sit across from Mary Ruth & BJ. The parents debunk the theory that dating your spouse comes to an end after having children. Mary Ruth tells us that the culture and the tone of the home are critical. Damon concludes one of the best things for a thriving marriage is to put kids second and spouse first. BJ reminds us to recognize that kids are smart; they watch how you treat one another. no full 8 01e60620-40fd-4a05-a1dd-1060041dd81c Creating Healthy Boundaries Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:00:13 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-healthy-boundaries-WQnl84yS Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Creating Healthy Boundaries Churchome 00:21:34 Damon is joined by long-time family friends, Donna & Leon Sandberg to discuss the necessity of setting healthy boundaries with your children. Leon brings up two staples in boundary-setting: Consistency and Routine. Damon shares a story about a two hour battle of wills between Kristine and their daughter. Donna reminds us that boundaries are not cookie cutter and will be different for every kid. The parents conclude that adults are just as needy as kids. Damon is joined by long-time family friends, Donna & Leon Sandberg to discuss the necessity of setting healthy boundaries with your children. Leon brings up two staples in boundary-setting: Consistency and Routine. Damon shares a story about a two hour battle of wills between Kristine and their daughter. Donna reminds us that boundaries are not cookie cutter and will be different for every kid. The parents conclude that adults are just as needy as kids. no full 7 012eabf9-456e-4c3f-8e7a-4751fc1dba8e What Type of Parent Do You Want to Be? Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:56:16 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-type-of-parent-do-you-want-to-be-qtEHNv_9 Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> What Type of Parent Do You Want to Be? Churchome 00:26:34 Rhonda and Louis Bremond join Damon on this episode about being intentional parents. The parents have a conversation about questions like, "What type of kids do I want to raise," and "Can I choose the type of parent I want to be?" Rhonda speaks to the importance of being goofy with your children. Louis shares a story about his father and how it impacted the way Louis would love his daughter. Damon declares that Rhonda and Louis won at parenting. Rhonda and Louis Bremond join Damon on this episode about being intentional parents. The parents have a conversation about questions like, "What type of kids do I want to raise," and "Can I choose the type of parent I want to be?" Rhonda speaks to the importance of being goofy with your children. Louis shares a story about his father and how it impacted the way Louis would love his daughter. Damon declares that Rhonda and Louis won at parenting. no full 6 873e1358-923b-4e8e-878a-5be2cd76e698 How Do I Raise a Confident Kid? Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2019 10:00:11 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-i-raise-a-confident-kid-GuXNcIgx Have a question for Damon and Kristine? Do you have a story about how the Parenting Podcast has helped you? Is there a topic you want us to talk about? Let us know! Email us at parenting@churchome.org and we may incorporate it into the podcast. We'd love to hear from you!

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]]> How Do I Raise a Confident Kid? Churchome 00:20:36 Damon has a conversation with Jennifer and Billy Huffman about raising children that are confident in who they are. The parents discuss the importance of being intentional and how we want our kids to be when they're adults. Billy tells a story about his daughter receiving a "weird" Christmas gift. Jennifer shares about teaching self-awareness and raising a kid that other people enjoy being around. We learn why Damon never played football in school. Damon has a conversation with Jennifer and Billy Huffman about raising children that are confident in who they are. The parents discuss the importance of being intentional and how we want our kids to be when they're adults. Billy tells a story about his daughter receiving a "weird" Christmas gift. Jennifer shares about teaching self-awareness and raising a kid that other people enjoy being around. We learn why Damon never played football in school. no full 5 6bc8ba0a-13c8-4556-9278-83efaf3d8847 The Dreaded SEX Talk Download Churchome Global today! https://churchomeglobal.app.link/d/1TqdTkbcAX

This week on the Parenting Podcast Damon braves the subject of the "SEX TALK," with Bonnie & Troy Anderson. Damon asks, "Is it ever too soon to talk about sex with you kids?" Damon also relives the moment when he found about his daughter having the "talk." Troy & Bonnie remind us that sex is beautiful and design by God. The parents determine that talking about sex is not a one time thing. It is an ongoing conversation. Damon tells his experience of the sex talk as child with his mom.

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This week on the Parenting Podcast Damon braves the subject of the "SEX TALK," with Bonnie & Troy Anderson. Damon asks, "Is it ever too soon to talk about sex with you kids?" Damon also relives the moment when he found about his daughter having the "talk." Troy & Bonnie remind us that sex is beautiful and design by God. The parents determine that talking about sex is not a one time thing. It is an ongoing conversation. Damon tells his experience of the sex talk as child with his mom.

]]> The Dreaded SEX Talk Churchome 00:29:05 This week on the Parenting Podcast Damon braves the subject of the "SEX TALK," with Bonnie & Troy Anderson. Damon asks, "Is it ever too soon to talk about sex with you kids?" Damon also relives the moment when he found about his daughter having the "talk." Troy & Bonnie remind us that sex is beautiful and design by God. The parents determine that talking about sex is not a one time thing. It is an ongoing conversation. Damon tells his experience of the sex talk as child with his mom. This week on the Parenting Podcast Damon braves the subject of the "SEX TALK," with Bonnie & Troy Anderson. Damon asks, "Is it ever too soon to talk about sex with you kids?" Damon also relives the moment when he found about his daughter having the "talk." Troy & Bonnie remind us that sex is beautiful and design by God. The parents determine that talking about sex is not a one time thing. It is an ongoing conversation. Damon tells his experience of the sex talk as child with his mom. no full 4 74a3c9a5-c0a7-4888-9e4e-45b286131d75 Temper Tantrums: the True Story of Dealing with Emotions Kristine joins Damon on the parenting podcast and breakdown the ever feared "Temper Tantrums." Damons admits to being an overreactor. Our favorite parent duo talks about acknowledging a child's emotion and not stifling them. A goal of parenting is raising children to be self-governed adults, and part of that is learning to deal with emotions healthily. Kristine talks about the choice of believing the best and not the worst when it comes to life. Damon tries to remember if he has ever called his kids a name.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:10:04 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/temper-tantrums-the-true-story-of-deali-_9w75OXW Kristine joins Damon on the parenting podcast and breakdown the ever feared "Temper Tantrums." Damons admits to being an overreactor. Our favorite parent duo talks about acknowledging a child's emotion and not stifling them. A goal of parenting is raising children to be self-governed adults, and part of that is learning to deal with emotions healthily. Kristine talks about the choice of believing the best and not the worst when it comes to life. Damon tries to remember if he has ever called his kids a name.

]]> Temper Tantrums: the True Story of Dealing with Emotions Churchome 00:25:09 Kristine joins Damon on the parenting podcast and breakdown the ever feared "Temper Tantrums." Damons admits to being an overreactor. Our favorite parent duo talks about acknowledging a child's emotion and not stifling them. A goal of parenting is raising children to be self-governed adults, and part of that is learning to deal with emotions healthily. Kristine talks about the choice of believing the best and not the worst when it comes to life. Damon tries to remember if he has ever called his kids a name. Kristine joins Damon on the parenting podcast and breakdown the ever feared "Temper Tantrums." Damons admits to being an overreactor. Our favorite parent duo talks about acknowledging a child's emotion and not stifling them. A goal of parenting is raising children to be self-governed adults, and part of that is learning to deal with emotions healthily. Kristine talks about the choice of believing the best and not the worst when it comes to life. Damon tries to remember if he has ever called his kids a name. no full 3 53b98a19-1dcd-4038-b7d2-de1e6634ae1c My Kid Wants to be a Ninja Fire Fighter Astronaut that Sings in a Band Damon has a conversation with Joanne and Tony Ramos about helping their kids become who God has called them to be. That can be tough when most kids want to be a lawyer, doctor, an American Ninja Warrior, a YouTube star, an astronaut and, play guitar all at the same time. Joanne and Tony discuss repeating the same things their parents did to them. Damon brings up the subconscious act of trying to make your child make you look better.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:05:17 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/i-want-to-be-a-ninja-fire-fighter-astro-NRJN6RAe Damon has a conversation with Joanne and Tony Ramos about helping their kids become who God has called them to be. That can be tough when most kids want to be a lawyer, doctor, an American Ninja Warrior, a YouTube star, an astronaut and, play guitar all at the same time. Joanne and Tony discuss repeating the same things their parents did to them. Damon brings up the subconscious act of trying to make your child make you look better.

]]> My Kid Wants to be a Ninja Fire Fighter Astronaut that Sings in a Band Churchome 00:22:27 Damon has a conversation with Joanne and Tony Ramos about helping their kids become who God has called them to be. That can be tough when most kids want to be a lawyer, doctor, an American Ninja Warrior, a YouTube star, an astronaut and, play guitar all at the same time. Joanne and Tony discuss repeating the same things their parents did to them. Damon brings up the subconscious act of trying to make your child make you look better. Damon has a conversation with Joanne and Tony Ramos about helping their kids become who God has called them to be. That can be tough when most kids want to be a lawyer, doctor, an American Ninja Warrior, a YouTube star, an astronaut and, play guitar all at the same time. Joanne and Tony discuss repeating the same things their parents did to them. Damon brings up the subconscious act of trying to make your child make you look better. no full 2 f930a7c1-7e32-4b99-8d5e-6e8dfca747e9 Can I Force My Kids to Love Jesus? Damon sits down with Kennesha & Larry Buycks to talk about raising kids who love Jesus. Can you force them? Do you persuade them with the power of Ice Cream? Maybe sit back, relax, and let the good Lord do the work? Damon shares a story about asking his son if he wanted to give his life to Jesus and received an unusual response.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:13 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/can-i-force-my-kids-to-love-jesus-u_lhbDfO Damon sits down with Kennesha & Larry Buycks to talk about raising kids who love Jesus. Can you force them? Do you persuade them with the power of Ice Cream? Maybe sit back, relax, and let the good Lord do the work? Damon shares a story about asking his son if he wanted to give his life to Jesus and received an unusual response.

]]> Can I Force My Kids to Love Jesus? Churchome 00:21:13 Damon sits down with Kennesha & Larry Buycks to talk about raising kids who love Jesus. Can you force them? Do you persuade them with the power of Ice Cream? Maybe sit back, relax, and let the good Lord do the work? Damon shares a story about asking his son if he wanted to give his life to Jesus and received an unusual response. Damon sits down with Kennesha & Larry Buycks to talk about raising kids who love Jesus. Can you force them? Do you persuade them with the power of Ice Cream? Maybe sit back, relax, and let the good Lord do the work? Damon shares a story about asking his son if he wanted to give his life to Jesus and received an unusual response. no full 1 0483cbb8-b392-4f1d-bd8c-9d04becae63a Introducing the Churchome Parenting Podcast Mon, 3 Jun 2019 10:00:05 +0000 webmaster@churchome.org (Churchome) https://churchome-parenting-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-churchome-parenting-pod-M8pwQurU Introducing the Churchome Parenting Podcast Churchome 00:04:15 One thing all parents have in common is they have kids, and it is not always easy being mom or dad. Is it ever easy? Whether you have a newborn, a toddler, teenagers, twins, or that twenty-year-old college student who lives in the basement, we could all use a little help when it comes to parenting. Sit down with Damon and Kristine Strom, the Churchkids Pastors at Churchome, as they talk with other parents about the ins and outs, the ups and downs of being a mom or dad. One thing all parents have in common is they have kids, and it is not always easy being mom or dad. Is it ever easy? Whether you have a newborn, a toddler, teenagers, twins, or that twenty-year-old college student who lives in the basement, we could all use a little help when it comes to parenting. Sit down with Damon and Kristine Strom, the Churchkids Pastors at Churchome, as they talk with other parents about the ins and outs, the ups and downs of being a mom or dad. no full 0