First Step Podcast Podcast

In this episode we talk with Johnson Cook, co-founder of Greenlight, about the skills your kids need in order to earn, manage, and invest money. He shares the story about why Greenlight was created and their mission to shine a light on the world of money for families and empower parents to raise financially-smart kids. You’ll love this conversation about a debit card and money app for families that is changing the way parents teach their kids about money. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @g

Daytona… You've got questions; we've got answers! On this episode of the Raising Great Kids podcast, we talk with Heath Miller, director of InsideOut at Browns Bridge Church. Heath and Kendra discuss our upcoming camp for high school students, a beach retreat in Daytona Beach, Florida. From July 25–29, students will experience five days full of connection, worship, and fun. This is a DON'T MISS episode for parents of high schoolers. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   Hamil

Let’s talk about how to help our kids grow in their faith and eventually develop a real faith of their own! On this episode of the Raising Great Kids Podcast, we talk with Holly Delich about practical ways you can help your kids experience faith and take next steps as they grow. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.

Stories are powerful! In this episode, we interview Beth Chadwick, UpStreet Director at Buckhead Church. She shares her very personal story of being a young black girl growing up in the South. We know you will love hearing from this wise and talented leader and amazing parent. You will be inspired to help your kids grow a strong sense of personal identity and to celebrate the differences in the people around them. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Ch

An interview with David Thomas, co-author of the book, Are My Kids on Track?The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach. In this interview, we talk about the emotional milestone of RESOURCEFULNESS—and how skills in this area will help children navigate life’s obstacles.   RESOURCES: 1. Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach Purchase Book Here   2. Parent Summit: DIGITAL CONTENT for parents in every stage. Watch this free content anywhere and anytime from June 6 to August 31. This year’s Parent Summit features new content from David Thomas and Sissy Goff based on their book Are My Kids on Track. Topics Include Emotional development milestones for kids Building blocks to emotional development Stumbling blocks to emotional development Social development milestones for kids Building blocks to social development Stumbling blocks to social development Spiritual development milestones through stages Register for

An interview with David Thomas, co-author of the book, Are My Kids on Track?The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach. In this interview, we talk about the emotional milestone of RESOURCEFULNESS—and how skills in this area will help children navigate life’s obstacles.   RESOURCES: 1. Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach Purchase Book Here   2. Parent Summit: DIGITAL CONTENT for parents in every stage. Watch this free content anywhere and anytime from June 6 to August 31. This year’s Parent Summit features new content from David Thomas and Sissy Goff based on their book Are My Kids on Track. Topics Include Emotional development milestones for kids Building blocks to emotional development Stumbling blocks to emotional development Social development milestones for kids Building blocks to social development Stumbling blocks to social development Spiritual development milestones through stages Register for

This is Part 2 of an interview with Beth of @DayswithGray, one of my favorite preschool Instagram accounts. Let’s talk about preschoolers and screen time as well as what toys and what activities are best for every stage of preschool development.   Links: Blog: https://dayswithgrey.com/ Shop: https://shop.dayswithgrey.com/ Social: @dayswithgrey This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunity

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In this episode, we interview board-certified therapist Chinwe Williams about the importance of open communication with your older kids. We talk about the power of being heard, how to get your child to open up, creating safe and consistent places to talk, and what to do when you’re concerned about your kids.   End the Night Right Tool for Families We have created a tool that will help open the lines of communication with your child. End the Night Right is designed to help create a bedtime habit where kids talk with their parents about their day and parents can point them to wisdom from God that can help. Here’s our latest! https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/preschool-night-right https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/elementary-night-right This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   B

Middle school is filled with transitions that students are trying to navigate. As a parent, it can be so confusing to know when to speak up, when to keep quiet, and when to lend a helping hand. In this episode Kendra sits down with Britt Kitchen, the Director of Students at North Point Ministries, to talk about the phases of middle-school growth and what each student needs from a parent during these hectic middle school years! This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point

In this interview, we talk with Louie Lovoy, one of our favorite staff dads. Louie has been part of our staff for 10 years. He led in our student ministry for years and currently serves our network of partner churches. Today, we are talking about practical things we can do as parents to help our children understand faith and take age-appropriate steps to grow.  Louie shares many great things that he does with his two boys. They are 100 percent doable for you and your kids today! In this episode, Louie shares several tools he uses with his kids. Here are the links! Jesus Storybook Bible  Action Bible Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science  Bible App - XP3 Curriculum  Download North Point Community Church Apps End the Night Right Tool for Families This tool will help you open the lines of communication with your child. Using End the Night Right will help create a bedtime habit of kids talking with their parents about their day, so parents can point them to wisdom from God that can help. 

In this episode, we interview Erin Nichols, a Licensed Professional Counselor & Play Therapist, and talk about family habits that support a strong bond and meaningful communication with your child. There is such value in starting when kids are young to talk often and listen well. When the issues grow more complex, you will be glad you did!   End the Night Right Tool for Families We have created a tool that will help open the lines of communication with your child. End the Night Right is designed to help create a bedtime habit where kids talk with their parents about their day and parents can point them to wisdom from God that can help. Here’s our latest! https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/preschool-night-right https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/elementary-night-right This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://browns

In this podcast episode, we ask Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church, a wide range of parenting questions. As the dad of three grown kids, he has wisdom and insight on what worked for their family and a few lessons they learned along the way. We’ll talk about communication strategies, discipline, and the power of intentional time with your kids. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/

We can’t wait to see you! In the coming weeks, we are going to continue opening our buildings and experimenting with new ways to bring UpStreet Kids back into the building. This episode is for parents who attend our area churches. We will discuss what you can expect as you return to the building and the steps we are taking to create a fun and safe place for your kids to connect and learn. We are ready to answer your questions, so let us know how we can help! This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/

Due to COVID-19, your brand-new kindergartner might be experiencing UpStreet in the building for the very first time. In this episode, we are going to give you everything you need to know to have a great experience. We’ll talk about a typical Sunday morning, new experiences available to elementary-aged kids, what they’ll be learning, and what you can expect from us.  We can’t wait to see you on the halls of UpStreet! This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community

We have missed you and your preschoolers! In the coming weeks (and months), we are going to begin opening our buildings and we can’t wait to see you. This episode is specifically helpful for parents who attend our area churches. We will discuss what you can expect as we return to the building and the steps we are taking to keep Waumba Land kids safe and healthy. We are ready to answer your questions, so let us know how we can help! This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North

In this episode, we are going to dive in deep and discuss screen time, cyber bullying, and Snapchat and what to do to help your child and student navigate this digital world. This interview with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee of Bark Technologies is full of practical parenting advice like, “How do you know when your child is ready for a cell phone?”, “How do I know what social media apps are ok and when?”, “What do I need to be talking to my child about when it comes to technology to keep them safe and healthy?”. We will talk about important practices and safeguards you’ll want to have in place as well as a link to a technology contract for you and your student.   You will definitely want to order their new book, Parenting in a Tech World, A Handbook for Raising Kids in the Digital Age. https://www.parenting.tech/   During this recording, Titania and Matt referenced several resources. Here are the links! Parenting in a Tech World Facebook Group (with 90K members): https://www.facebook.com/groups/parenting

An interview with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee of Bark Technologies discussing how to create a safe and healthy environment for your kids as they navigate the digital world.  In this interview, we discuss how much is too much, what your kids need to know as they navigate online, and how to lead healthy and positive communication with your kids when it comes to technology.   We will also discuss very specific practices and habits that will help you create a safer place for your kids online.   You will definitely want to order their new book, Parenting in a Tech World, A Handbook for Raising Kids in the Digital Age.  https://www.parenting.tech/   During this recording, Titania and Matt referenced several resources. Here are the links! Parenting in a Tech World Facebook Group (with 90K members): https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentinggeeks Childhood 2.0 Documentary and Trailer: https://www.childhood2movie.com/ Tech Contract: https://www.bark.us/blog/tech-accountability-create-technology-contract-fami

It’s Christmas! In Episode 33, Kendra Fleming shares 10 ideas to help you create fun and meaningful experiences for your preschooler this holiday season. You will have all or most supplies at home or easily accessible. Don’t try them all! Just pick one that’s your favorite and have fun.  Here are just a few of them:       Keep a basket of Christmas books by your tree.       Make a paper chain Christmas countdown.       Bake a birthday cake for Jesus.       Have a dance party with your favorite Christmas songs.   Spotify Christmas playlist 10 Ideas for Christmas Fun blog post Amazon shopping list Connect with Waumba Land Instagram // Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kendra Fleming shares five simple ideas that will help you teach your preschooler how to look for good things and learn to be thankful for what they find. We’ll talk about simple prayers and habits that will instill in them the practice of expressing gratitude that they will carry with them as they grow. You can start today by asking these simple questions: What is something good that happened today? How did someone help you today? What is something you are thankful for? Why? What is something you want to thank God for today? This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Community Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/