Pastor Angie sits down with Maddie Elliott, Executive Director of Luthercrest, for an inspiring conversation about why outdoor ministry matters more than ever. Maddie shares how camp experiences help kids grow in confidence, faith, and resilience — and why play, nature, and community are essential ingredients for spiritual formation. This episode is filled with practical insights for parents and caregivers who want to help their kids unplug, explore, and encounter God in everyday moments.

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Chris Kragenbring knows firsthand the difference a caring adult can make. Once a student who faced significant challenges, she was taken in by a family who believed in her—and that transformed her life. Today, she leads a school for kids who need that same level of connection and compassion. In this conversation, Chris shares why relationships are at the center of learning, why belonging matters, and how families and educators can show up for the kids who need it most.

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• What’s shaping kids’ online experiences today
• How to have meaningful conversations about social media
• What kids really need from adults in a digital world
• Practical steps to help families build trust, courage, and resilience

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Screens are everywhere—but what if they became tools for faith instead of distractions from it? Dave Adamson joins Adrian Walter to talk about how families can use YouVersion, short-form content, and digital rhythms to stay connected to God and each other every day. It’s a practical, hope-filled look at raising the next generation in a digital world.

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Parenting has never been easy—and the digital world adds a whole new layer. In this episode, Dave Adamson unpacks how parents can leverage technology and everyday moments to disciple their kids in faith. Recorded live at the Raising the Next Gen Parent Conference, this talk will leave you encouraged, equipped, and ready to take your next step as a faith-filled family.

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In this episode, Pastor Angie talks with Bryan Asche of Perspect-US about ADHD through a lens of curiosity, compassion, and transformation. Bryan is a parent, formerly a structural engineer, and now an ADHD life coach. His journey began when his son was diagnosed — and it evolved into a mission to help others recognize the strengths in their neurodiversity.

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Pastor Angie Larson and Rebecca Jacobsen (Youth Ministry Consultants) share how to inject faith into everyday life—no added pressure, just small, repeatable rhythms. From mealtime blessings and drive-time questions to bedtime prayers, this episode gives you ideas any family can start this week. Learn how to invite kids to lead, adapt for different ages, and build a home where faith is practiced, not just preached.

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In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Pastor Angie sits down with Sam Aakre—a teacher in the Alexandria school system and a woman of deep faith—to talk about her journey through miscarriage. Sam shares vulnerably about the pain of loss, the questions that followed, and the ways her faith shaped her healing process. This episode offers hope for anyone walking through grief, encouragement for parents who feel alone in their pain, and a reminder that God’s presence is steady even in our hardest moments.

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