Parent Skills Podcast

BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant | Lumivoz — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Introducing a new series: Making Time!

How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time?

This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same number of hours in the day so why do some people seem to get so much more done? Why do some other people seem so rushed and others seem so casual?

While this series can be listened to on your end, you’ll get more out of it if you listen to it together with someone else, your spouse, family, small group, book/podcast club or whatever. If you want to make it more fun and interactive with your group, download the GROUP Method discussion guide here: https://lumivoz.com/making-time/

And we are giving away 50 free GROUP Method Notebooks. Each notebook has premium BLACK paper and comes with a white pen. To get a free notebook, you can do 1 of the following:

1. Leave a review on your podcast app of choice.
2. Share the podcast on social media.

Take a screenshot of either one and email it to makingtime@lumivoz.com

This podcast is just launching and still very small so if you enter, you are probably going to win! But here’s the catch, only 1 notebook and pen per email entry. If you want one for each member of your group, they each have to enter. Sorry, we can only afford to ship to the US and Canada at this time but will hopefully have some more international options soon, especially if y’all share this podcast and it gets popular enough ;)

Music in this episode comes from
Artlist.com and Musicbed.com
- Good Time by Ben Fox
- The Sin by Francesco D’Andrea
- Theater Maginus by Marco Martini
- String Arpeggios
- The Great Wild by Out of Flux
- The Sky Within by Romeo
- I Owe It To You
- Premiere by Adrian Berenguer
- Lily’s Bounce

Edited using Descript

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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant | Lumivoz — Wed, 29 May 2024 11:44:37 -0700

Check out the Simple Faith podcast with Rusty George, the lead pastor at Crossroads Christian Church. Rusty and the Simple Faith podcast are doing a brand new limited experience in the month of June called, "Friend of God"

This is a sneak peek at the first of the 40 episode series, for the full series, look for "Simple Faith With Rusty George" on your favorite podcast app or by clicking here: http://www.pastorrustygeorge.com

This first episode: Ever thought about what it means to be "the one Jesus loves"? In today's devotional, we're kicking off our series with a deep dive into this incredible concept. John faced unimaginable trials, yet he defined himself by Jesus' love. Join me as we explore how viewing ourselves as loved by Jesus can reshape our identity and transform our daily lives.

About Rusty: Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie. Under his dedicated leadership, Crossroads Christian Church aspires to flourish as a vibrant community committed to guiding individuals in their journey to discover and follow the path of Jesus.

Beyond leading Crossroads Church, Rusty is a global speaker, leader and teacher focusing on making real life simple. Rusty has also written several books and can be heard weekly on his podcast, Leading Simple with Rusty George.

Aside from being a loyal Chiefs, Royals, and Lakers fan, Rusty is first and foremost committed to his family. Rusty has been married to his wife, Lorrie, for over twenty-five years, and they have two daughters, Lindsey and Sidney. As a family, they enjoy walking the dogs, playing board games together, and watching HGTV while Rusty watches ESPN on his iPad.

BONUS: Parents, Start Here! (New show from On Purpose Parents)

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant | Lumivoz — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:24:17 -0800

Hey Parents! Saddleback has a new show for parents like you! Featuring hosts, Kurt Johnston and Grace Yoon, we introduce and breakdown the goal of an On Purpose Parent. To raise your children to become…interdependent, life-long followers of Jesus, who desire to make a Kingdom contribution. Subscribe and follow "On Purpose Parents" today!

1. Help Us by…

Rating and Reviewing our Podcast
Subscribing to our Podcast
Sharing our Podcast with your Friends

2. Connect with Us…

Text PARENTS to 83000
Email Parents@saddleback.com
Instagram @SaddlebackParents
Website OnPurposeParents.com

For more great shows for families from Saddleback church, check out Stories Of The Bible from Saddleback Kids on your favorite podcast app!

Walking Through Times with Your Children with Melody Garrison

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com or follow us on Instagram @saddlebackparents

Family Faith Adventures with Tom and Lori Wheeler

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0800

For more great parenting resources check out saddlebackparents.com or follow us on Instagram @saddlebackparents.

Parenting the College Years with Mike Brook

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0700

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com or follow us on Instagram @SaddlebackParents.

Parenting the Teenage Years with Johnny Montgomery

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:15:38 -0700

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com or follow us on Instagram @SaddlebackParents.

Parenting the Junior High Years with Matt Heer

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0700

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com or follow us on Instagram @SaddlebackParents.

On Track Parenting- Elementary Years with Elaine Roberts

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:24:59 -0700

For more great parenting resources, check out www.saddlebackparents.com or follow us on Instagram @SaddlebackParents.

On Track Parenting- Birth through Kindergarten with Rachel Cho

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0700

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com and follow us on Instagram @saddlebackparents

Staying On Track as a Parent

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0700

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Growing Up in a Divorced Family with Megan Wessberg

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:13:32 -0700

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com.

Helping Your Child Overcome Disabilities with Amy Kendall

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0700

For more great parenting resources, check out www.saddlebackparents.com

Caring For Your Mental Health with Colton Harker

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:27:20 -0700

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When Parenting Gets Hard with Kalya Harker

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0700

You’ve probably rarely if ever heard that parenting is easy. In fact, more like the exact opposite in that it is hard. Kayla Harker joins us again to share how she and her husband intentionally navigated and adapted in the transition from husband-wife into dad-mom. Put in the work and it will be well worth the hard stuff to get to the good and great stuff.

- For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Single Parents Boost with Solange Pike

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Single parents be it moms or dads are simply unbelievable. The undertaking of raising kids, period, is daunting. But then compound the realities if you are navigating it as a single parent. But you do not and you should not do it alone. Join us as Solange Pike shares her own experiences and passions to raise up an army of strong single parents who are better together.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

2 Under 2 with Kayla Harker

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Life with a newborn or toddler is quite the undertaking. Then compound it with multiple littles. Join us with special guest Kayla Harker as she shares the in vivo realities of raising 2 under 2 years of age. Tune in if you are parenting littles, share with others in your same phase of parenting or glean some timeless lessons as a parent in whatever phase you are in.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Back to Routines & Not So Routines

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:11:55 -0700

Summer is wrapped up or already wrapped up. August & September mean back-to-school for most of our Saddleback Parents. Let’s get back into this season of school with some back-to-school basics, especially in the intentional use of your time and decisions.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Grand-parenting Gold with Cynthia Petty

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

More grandparents are involved, invested in and invited into the parenting journey today. Join us as Cynthia Petty shares from her personal wealth of experiences as a parent AND grandparent. Whether your kids’ grandparents are present or absent, the power of a grandparent-type figure is important. Check out what grandparenting gold we mined this week!

For more great parenting resources, go to SaddlebackParents.com

Help! My Kids Are Growing Up with Katie Edwards

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0700

One thing is inevitable, your kids are growing up. And one day, be it literally in a few days or farther down the road of 18+ years, they will be full-fledged adults. Parenting adult children is a whole different level of parenting. Katie Edwards joins us as a special guest as she shares what she has learned, or better stated is currently and ongoingly learning, in the midst of raising adult kids.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Leaving a Legacy of Blessing with Cynthia Petty

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0700

In her more than 40 years of ministering to children as a volunteer and then a pastor, Cynthia Petty has ministered to hundreds and thousands of families. While she could share for an entire series, there is one powerful piece of parenting gold that you cannot miss. Join us in this legacy-leaving conversation!

For more great parenting resources, go to Saddlebackparents.com

Lessons Learned From Our Parents

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:38 -0700

We were once children too. You probably have a mix of lessons learned from your own upbringing that you have decided to pass on in your own parenting OR maybe it’s better you simply pass on some of those lesson, too. Join us as we share some of the lessons we have learned in our parenting from our parents’ parenting of us.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Intentionality Starts Early with Kelly Clevenger

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0700

We hear this buzz word a lot – “intentionality”. Find out just what that looks like in practice in your parenting. AND be challenged to implement it from the beginning as our dear friend, Kelly Clevenger, shares her intentional parenting with her littles. It’s never too late to be more intentional in your parenting.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Helping Parents Win

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Saddleback Parents’ mission statement is just that – to help parents win. Join us as we take a tour of the plethora of resources available to you 24/7 to help you win as a parent as you raise lifelong interdependent followers of Jesus who make a Kingdom difference.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Everything Teaches Something

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0700

every little thing you say and do teaches your child something. Wow, no pressure. But don’t put undue pressure on yourself in parenting. Rather, find out how you can increase your awareness to more intentionally teach your children in all you say and do.

For more great parenting resources, visit SaddlebackParents.com

Simple Ways to be an Epic Dad with Justin Batt

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0700

As you gear up for Father’s Day, make sure the dads, papas, daddies and fathers tune in to this one. Special guest, Justin Batt, shares his heart and passion for this generation to be fathered and fathered WELL. Happy Father’s Day! Enjoy this encouragement and inspiration to be the best dad God made you to be.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Connect with Justin at www.DaddySaturday.com or Linked In @JustinBatt

3 Unproven Tips For Raising Teens with Dustin Tappin

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Parenting teens comes with a whole new set of opportunities both good and bad, easy and difficult. Dustin Tappan, Next Gen Pastor @ Christ’s Church of the Valley, share three powerful and unproven tips for raising tips. Learn alongside him as he navigates raising teens with you!

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Navigating the Younger Years with Shawn Hyde

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Children are a gift from God. And with each gift there are unique parenting wins and losses, struggles and victories. Shawn Hyde, our Lake Forest Children’s Pastor, joins us in a candid conversation as a dad of little ones and infusing his years of children’s ministry experience into this beginning phase of parenting.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

For more info about Saddleback Kids, check out SaddlebackKids.com

Celebrating Mom!

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Mother’s Day truly should be EVERY day! Join Kurt & Liza as they both celebrate and share honestly about the goods, the bads, and the realities of being a mom, raising kids and living the life God intended. And guys, you too can learn some great insights into how to best partner with and support the moms in your lives.

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Creating Summertime Fun!

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 -0700

As the school year winds down, it is time for summer FUN! Move beyond the screens and the same-old same-old in order to make this summer the best one yet for you and your kids. Summer, here we come!

For more great parenting resources, check out SaddlebackParents.com

Planting Spiritual Seeds

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Saddleback Parents exists to help you win in raising lifelong interdependent followers of Jesus who make a kingdom difference. It goes well beyond taking them to church and/or small group. It starts with the seeds you are planting and growing at-home. Get ready to start planting spiritual seeds!

Check out more great parenting resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Crucial Conversations Part 2

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Now that you know WHAT to talk about (if not, tune in to the Part 1 podcast before proceeding), let’s talk about HOW to have those conversations. Where on Earth do you begin? Let’s join together and share ideas on how to get your kids talking about these crucial things.

Find more great parenting resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Crucial Conversations Part 1

Kurt Johnston — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

The list seems endless with topics of critical discussion and things to talk about with your child. Tune in to hear the top four things that Kurt and Liza believe need to be at the top of your list. Every parent, no matter how old your child, needs to have these crucial conversations at some point.

Get more great Parenting Tips at SaddlebackParents.com

How to Help Your Child Bounce Back After a Setback

Kurt Johnston — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

We can guarantee that your child has had, is going through and/or will continue to face setbacks. Thankfully, children are highly resilient. But they are not simply made that way. Children grow and develop resilience, the ability to bounce back, through the conversations and opportunities they face. Join Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant as they discuss how to help your child bounce back after a setback.

Check out more great parenting content at SaddlebackParents.com

Survival Skills for a Screen-Driven Society

Kurt Johnston — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

It's simply a fact, we live in a day and age driven by screens in many different forms. We cannot turn a blind eye or ignore it. Instead, let's band together with some basic survival skills for a screen-driven society. Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant will provide some basic survival skills for raising kids at any age and stage in the world of screens. Screens are an inevitable part of our lives, but it does not have to control our lives.

Check out more great parenting content at SaddlebackParents.com

Our Biggest Parenting Wins and Fails

Kurt Johnston — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Join Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant as they get real and real vulnerable with one of their biggest parenting wins and fails. We can best learn from one another in such honest conversations of reflection and evaluation. And may you rise up to experience some of your biggest parenting wins moving forward!

Check out more great parenting content at SaddlebackParents.com

Parenting Lessons Learned During the Lockdown

Kurt Johnston — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

If nothing else, lockdown has taught us a LOT about ourselves and our families. We could each write some hefty books about the lessons we have learned in parenting, especially. Join us as we scratch the surface of some key lessons Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant learned over the past year plus of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Check out more great parenting content at SaddlebackParents.com

Your Role In Your Child’s Spiritual Growth, Part 2

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:23:03 -0800

Helping our children grow in their faith...the conversation continues with Kurt and crew from the Doable Discipleship podcast.

Your Role In Your Child’s Spiritual Growth, Part 1

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:16:49 -0800

Kurt is a guest on Saddleback’s Doable Discipleship podcast where they cover a range of parenting topics all revolving around how parents play a vital role in the spiritual growth of their children.

FAQ Part 2

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:41:17 -0800

In the second of two episodes, Kurt and Liza discuss 3 more frequently asked parenting questions. The questions discussed phase-specific in this episode are: 1) How do I help my child navigate friendships and bullying? 2) When should I let my child have a cell phone? and 3) When do I let my child start dating and/or talk to them about sex?

FAQ Part 1

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:49:01 -0800

In this first of two episodes, Kurt and Liza discuss 3 frequently asked parenting questions. The questions discussed phase-specific are: 1) How do I connect and communicate with my child? 2) What's appropriate discipline for my child? and 3) How do I help my child struggling in his/her faith?

Teenagers and Technology...What's a Parent to Do?

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:26 -0700

Technology and teenagers...some parents fear it, while others ignore it all together. Both strategies are a mistake, and on this episode Kurt is joined by parent and co-worker, Julie Chung to talk about raising teenagers in a world of technology and smart phones that provide limitless information at the swipe of a finger.

Sometimes You Get it Wrong and Sometimes You Get it Right

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:23:42 -0700

On this episode, Kurt is joined by his friend and teammate, Mike Brook. Mike, the father of two young girls, shares a few things he's done right and a few things he's done wrong along the way. This is a very practical episode full of little nuggets of wisdom for any and all parents.

Fanning the Flames of Your Child's Passions

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Mon, 20 May 2019 10:05:57 -0700

It happens to every child. At some point along the way, they discover what (at least for the moment) is a new passion. But what if that passion isn't your passion? What if that passion scares you? What if that passion is ill-advised? In this episode, Kurt and his guest, Johnny Baker, will discuss ideas to help you fan the flames of your child's passions.

Working Motherhood

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:46:08 -0700

The roles and responsibilities that we carry as parents are countless. Join Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant as they discuss the highs, the lows, and the balance in being a working mom. Learn how to be intentional in your parenting, your career, your marriage, and more.

Blended Families

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 01:25:41 -0800

Making the Most of the Transitional Years

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0800

How can parents not merely survive, but thrive during their child’s pre-teen years? Kurt is joined by friend and fellow Youth Pastor, Matt McCage and they discuss some tips to make the most of these important transitional years our children find themselves in.

Keeping the Camp "High" Alive

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:57:51 -0800

Our youth often leave camps and retreats with a "spiritual high" that slowly but surely dies out over time. How can you, as a parent, engage with your child after they step off that bus and back into day-to-day living? Join John Luzadder, CYI youth camp specialist, as he shares with Kurt some keys to connecting with your teen.

Helping Your Kids Cope

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 09:50:59 -0800

In this episode, Kurt is joined by therapist Tasha Levert as they discuss helicopter parenting and how over parenting our kids hinders their development and ability to cope with life’s challenges.

Almost Nothing Good Happens By Accident

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:46:23 -0700

Youth Pastor and parent Scott Rubin joins this episode to talk about the importance of intentional parenting; developing certain practices that set you and your kids up to win!

001 - This Too Shall Pass

Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:32:18 -0700

In the inaugural episode Kurt is joined by Justin Herman who, with his wife, is raising two children under age 3. Justin shares some of the parent skills he's learned to help him survive the chaos!