The Couch Time Podcast

The Couch Time Podcast EP 129: Depression & Anxiety (Summer 2021 Book Club) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Stephen talk about depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide, and some key principles in talking with your kids about these things. SHOW NOTES Axis.org Parent Guide to Suicide & Self-Harm https://axis.org/suicide-free-opt-in-page/ Axis.org Parent Guide to Depression & Anxiety https://get.axis.org/fb/depression-anxiety/ Grab your copy at the Florence Campus Resource Center or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Engaging-Your-Teens-World-Understanding/dp/0764235826 Check out the Summer schedule for your campus at: https://www.graceky.org/students PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 153: Who is Joey Koo? (New Director of Student Ministry at the Fort Thomas Campus) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen & Ryan interview the new Director of Student Ministry at the Fort Thomas Campus: Joey Koo! Listen to get to know a little bit about Joey and his heart for students. Text the word COUCHTIME to 94000, and send us your ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send ideas or questions by texting the word COUCHTIME to 94000 #studentministry #youthministry #parenting #parentingtips #parentingteens #church #growingyoung --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 152: 7 Ideas to help your student LOOK FORWARD TO CHURCH Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Caleb, Stephen, and Ryan give 7 ideas or ways you can help your student look forward to church. 1. Serve (11:53) 2. Reward the behavior you want to see (17:46) 3. Model how to engage (19:43) 4. Give the WHY (23:38) 5. Loiter (24:30) 6. Get involved outside of the church building (25:46) 7. Leverage other students (26:40) *** Register for Summer Camp! *** graceky.org/summercamp Text the word COUCHTIME to 94000, and send us your ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send ideas or questions by texting the word COUCHTIME to 94000 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 151: Dating. Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Caleb, Stephen, and Ryan talk about dating in middle school and high school. *** Register for Summer Camp! *** graceky.org/summercamp Text the word COUCHTIME to 94000, and send us your ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send ideas or questions by texting the word COUCHTIME to 94000 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 150: Guest Ryan Petrie - Being An Angry Parent Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Ryan get to talk with Stephen's dad, Ryan Petrie! Ryan shares his experience in dealing with anger as a parent and some hope and help for those who are struggling in this area. Ryan Petrie is an elder at Grace Fellowship Church and has four adult children. Have questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Text the word COUCHTIME to 94000, and send us your question.  🎧 The Couch Time Podcast   📱 graceky.org/students   📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence   💡 Send topics or questions by texting the word COUCHTIME to 94000 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 149: Introducing the New-ish Director of MSM Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Ryan welcome Caleb Lewis, the new-ish Director of Middle School Ministry!.    PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.          🎧 The Couch Time Podcast   📱 graceky.org/students   📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence   💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 148: Good Grief with Julia Petrie Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Aaron get to sit down with Stephen's mom, Julie Petrie, to talk about grieving during the holidays. PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast. 🎧 The Couch Time Podcast 📱 graceky.org/students 📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence 💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 147: Why Your Student Isn't Reading the Bible Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan talks about Bible reading and Gen Z. He also gives a lot of really great resources to help your student with their Bible reading. Read Scripture App - Reading Plan with videos attached Bible App DWELL audible app NET Bible Topical Memory System App ($5) The Bible Memory App ($10)  PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast. 🎧 The Couch Time Podcast   📱 graceky.org/students   📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence   💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 146: Pastor Brad & Parenting Pitfalls   Today on The Couch Time Podcast, we have special guest: Pastor Brad Bigney! Pastor Brad gives some helpful and biblical advice on parenting, especially when it's hard.     PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.          🎧 The Couch Time Podcast   📱 graceky.org/students   📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence   💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 145: Planting Seeds of Faith During Advent Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Ryan talk about Christmas traditions and having conversations with your kids about the reasons for why you do what you do during the Advent season - which will hopefully point them to Jesus. PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 144: The Thanksgiving Episode Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Ryan talk about thanksgiving and ideas for how to practice gratitude with your students.     ***Register TODAY for Winter Retreat at your campus!   FLORENCE  https://www.graceky.org/winterretreatflo/   FORT THOMAS  https://www.graceky.org/winterretreatftt/   INDEPENDENCE https://www.graceky.org/winterretreatind/     PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.          🎧 The Couch Time Podcast   📱 graceky.org/students   📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence   💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 143: Aaron is Back! (And a few things about rest) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Stephen, and AARON are back together talking about Aaron's Sabbatical and things he learned about the value of rest and being present. There are some really good things to think about for individuals and families. PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 142: The 5 Metrics of Grace Today on The Couch Time Podcast...It's the Ryan Conlon Show! Ryan talks about some really good book recommendations based on 5 markers of spiritual growth. Click HERE for the book list: https://www.graceky.org/tctp-ep142/ PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 141: The RRRRs of Winter Retreat Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about why Winter Retreat is like 20 Youth Groups Nights in 1 weekend. REGISTRATION INFO Fort Thomas - Coming soon! Independence ⬇️ https://www.graceky.org/winterretreatind/ Florence ⬇️ https://www.graceky.org/winterretreatflo/ PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 140: Lies We Believe: Our Words Can Be Private Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about a different way to approach the conversation with your student about the words they say. PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about the importance of being a part of the church and that just because you go to church doesn't make you a Christian.  Would you please email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what you want us to talk about?   🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 138: So, You Didn't Want To Volunteer? | Special Guest: Jared Hurless Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen interview another 5 year student ministry volunteer veteran: Jared Hurless. Learn more about the amazing men and women that week in and week out care for your students and point them to Jesus. PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 137: Volunteer Spotlight: Abbey Owens Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen get to talk with Abbey Owens, who is a high school girls Small Group Leader at the Independence Campus. You'll get to hear from Abbey about what she loves, what's challenging, and maybe glean some insights from her 4+ years of experience in Student Ministry. PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 136: Do You Know How To Talk About The Gospel? Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Steven and Ryan talk about how to talk about the Gospel, why it's crucial that you know how to articulate it, and how to share it with your student. SHOW NOTES Steven referenced the episode with Dr. Chad Everhart (CLICK to watch) 3 Circles Diagram | Gospel explanation (CLICK to watch) The Bridge | Gospel explanation (CLICK to watch) PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message

The Couch Time Podcast EP 135: Change, and how to navigate it Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan & Stephen talk about change, the good, the bad, and how God uses change in our lives. PLEASE email us at podcast@graceky.org with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the podcast.     🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students  📍 Florence | Fort Thomas | Independence  💡 Send feedback to podcast@graceky.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouchtimepodcast/message