Tweens – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:49:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 Tweens – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 Start with the Heart: Dr. Kathy Koch https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/start-with-the-heart-dr-kathy-koch/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/start-with-the-heart-dr-kathy-koch/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:50:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/start-with-the-heart-dr-kathy-koch/ Dr. Kathy Koch talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about rooting identity in God, affirming unique gifts, and building purpose-driven competence.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/start-with-the-heart-dr-kathy-koch/feed/ 0 323345 Stop Chasing Grades and Likes: Raising Kids Who Feel Loved – Dr. Kathy Koch https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/stop-chasing-grades-and-likes-raising-kids-who-feel-loved-dr-kathy-koch/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/stop-chasing-grades-and-likes-raising-kids-who-feel-loved-dr-kathy-koch/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:49:20 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/stop-chasing-grades-and-likes-raising-kids-who-feel-loved-dr-kathy-koch/ Dr. Kathy Koch talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about how to help kids feel known, loved, and brave enough to thrive in and beyond the digital world.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/stop-chasing-grades-and-likes-raising-kids-who-feel-loved-dr-kathy-koch/feed/ 0 323341 Why Teens and Preteens Don’t Listen (and How to Make Them Want To): Dr. Kathy Koch https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-teens-and-preteens-dont-listen-and-how-to-make-them-want-to-dr-kathy-koch/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-teens-and-preteens-dont-listen-and-how-to-make-them-want-to-dr-kathy-koch/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:48:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-teens-and-preteens-dont-listen-and-how-to-make-them-want-to-dr-kathy-koch/ You love your kid—but do they feel liked? Dr. Kathy Koch sits down with Dave and Ann Wilson to expose performance-driven parenting and show a better way.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-teens-and-preteens-dont-listen-and-how-to-make-them-want-to-dr-kathy-koch/feed/ 0 323335 176: How to Help Kids Cope with Divorce and Remarriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:59:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/ Divorce hurts. But for kids, it can feel like their world’s split in two. Summer Butler shares her story and a workbook that helps kids process emotions, set boundaries, and handle life between two homes—leveraging drawing, writing, and real talk. ]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/feed/ 0 320283 How to Raise Boys Who Respect Girls – Dave and Ashley Willis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:20:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson are keeping it real with Dave and Ashley Willis--on raising boys who truly respect women. From Dave Willis' battle with porn shame to Ashley’s practical trust-building, they share honest, guilt-free advice on how everyday moments—like mall trips and swimsuit magazines—become teachable lessons on sex and boundaries, and how dads set the ultimate example. Buckle up for a parenting talk that's raw, hopeful, and real.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/feed/ 0 319451 154 From Their Perspective: Adjusting to a Bigger Family, Luke Landwer https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/154-from-their-perspective-adjusting-to-a-bigger-family-luke-landwer/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/154-from-their-perspective-adjusting-to-a-bigger-family-luke-landwer/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:54:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/154-from-their-perspective-adjusting-to-a-bigger-family-luke-landwer/ Luke Landwer was young when his parents divorced, and he enjoyed time with just his mom for many years. When she remarried a man with six kids, Luke made many adjustments. Listen to his conversation with Ron Deal about adjusting to a bigger family.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/154-from-their-perspective-adjusting-to-a-bigger-family-luke-landwer/feed/ 0 311489 Andrew Peterson: Fueling Your Kids’ Imagination https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/andrew-peterson-fueling-your-kids-imagination-2/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:55:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/andrew-peterson-fueling-your-kids-imagination-2/ Musician and author Andrew Peterson chats about fueling kids’ imagination and creativity to open doors for the Kingdom of God.]]> 307514 Surviving Back-To-School Stress: David & Meg Robbins https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/surviving-back-to-school-stress-david-meg-robbins/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/surviving-back-to-school-stress-david-meg-robbins/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:15:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/surviving-back-to-school-stress-david-meg-robbins/ The logistical and emotional demands of school starting can be heavy! Join David and Meg Robbins for real talk on surviving back-to-school stress.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/surviving-back-to-school-stress-david-meg-robbins/feed/ 0 295142 Back-to-School Anxiety? David & Meg Robbins https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/back-to-school-anxiety-david-meg-robbins/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/back-to-school-anxiety-david-meg-robbins/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:04:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/back-to-school-anxiety-david-meg-robbins/ Got back to school anxiety? Join David & Meg Robbins for tips on calming your heart as a parent.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/back-to-school-anxiety-david-meg-robbins/feed/ 0 284919 Helping Kids Navigate Intense Emotions: Sissy Goff & David Thomas https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/helping-kids-navigate-intense-emotions-sissy-goff-david-thomas/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/helping-kids-navigate-intense-emotions-sissy-goff-david-thomas/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/helping-kids-navigate-intense-emotions-sissy-goff-david-thomas/ Could your behavior be affecting your children's emotions? Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore how parental strategies might contribute to child anxiety.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/helping-kids-navigate-intense-emotions-sissy-goff-david-thomas/feed/ 0 280250 I Want My Kids To Talk To Me https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-want-my-kids-to-talk-to-me/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/i-want-my-kids-to-talk-to-me/ Do you struggle with getting your kids to talk to you? Becky Harling explains how to give them a voice.]]> 307258 Fire Carriers https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/fire-carriers/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/fire-carriers/ No matter what trials the Church has faced in history, the fire of the Gospel has continued. Valerie Bell, Matt Markins, and Mike Handler declare that the Church is meant to carry the fire to the next generation.]]> 307202 Heart and Spine for Children https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/heart-and-spine-for-children/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/heart-and-spine-for-children/ What do we want the future of the Church to look like? Valerie Bell, Matt Markins, and Mike Handler call on the Church to raise up children who love Jesus for the rest of their lives.]]> 307201 Strength for the Future https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/strength-for-the-future/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/strength-for-the-future/ How can we prepare our kids to stand strong and not be blown away by the culture? AWANA leaders Valerie Bell, Matt Markins, and Mike Handler call for the raising up of the greatest generation of disciples.]]> 307200 Screen Kids https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/screen-kids/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/screen-kids/ Screens are everywhere in our world. Arlene Pellicane presents data and coaches parents to address the critical issue of smartphone usage with their kids.]]> 306671 Practical Things Parents Can Do https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/practical-things-parents-can-do/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/practical-things-parents-can-do/ Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace remind us that many of our youth today navigate the world through their feelings. They suggest some practical ways parents can interact with their kids around cultural issues using a biblical worldview.]]> 306074 Understanding Gen Z https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/understanding-gen-z/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/understanding-gen-z/ Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace tell us about the unique ways Gen Z differs from their parents. They encourage moms and dads to work at connecting with their kids and answering the questions they have about life and God.]]> 306070 Fathers and a Thriving Faith https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/fathers-and-a-thriving-faith/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/fathers-and-a-thriving-faith/ Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace realize this is a question on the heart of parents. While there are a lot of factors that lead to a child's thriving faith, hear what studies have shown to be the number one factor.]]> 306067