The Session: The Spending habits of Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z. Genesis 22:17, “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore.” This verse reminds us that God’s promises are not just for us, but for the generations that follow us, ensuring a legacy that reflects His faithfulness. Ages of the different generations. The Age of Gen X. It is for the people born between the 1960s and 1980s AGES 65 - 85The Age of Mil...
With the Thanksgiving holiday here, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss gratitude....in our own, quirky way. The article we used as a basis for our discussion is "7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude That Will Motivate You to Give Thanks Year Round", by Amy Morin. Here's the link to the full article: 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Gratitude That Will Motivate You To Give Thanks Year-Round How can you express gratitude to God and to others this Thanksgiving?...
The Session: 5 Ways Your Blended Family Can Find Peace Over the Holidays Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" As God's chosen, holy, and beloved people, you should clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Verse 13: Be patient with each other, and if you have a complaint against someone, forgive them as the Lord has forgiven you. Verse 14: And above all these virtues, put on love, which binds all of them ...
The Session: The First Christmas (and other holidays) Without A Loved One Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" Highlights And Reactions To The First Christmas Without A Loved One from Tom and Scott. It Is Important To Prioritize Your Needs. Take Time To: WalkNapHave important conversations Take time to have your space.Crying and hugs are to be expected and enjoyed Find new family traditions that help after experiencing loss New traditions coul...
The Session - The Christian Response to AI The Golden Calf (Exodus 32): While Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments, the Israelites created a golden calf to worship, a blatant act of idolatry that angered God.Exodus 20: 3-5 You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or ...
Sorry, no show notes for this one. This is the conclusion of a two-episode conversation I had with my daughter, Erin about her daughter, Allison. My hope is that our conversation raises awareness about just how truly beautiful and special kids with exceptionalities are, and that they have a role in our world today. A devotional podcast for parents on the go! Encouragement, Scripture, & prayer in just 7 minutes. Join the journey! To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritage...
Sorry, no show notes for this one. This is the first of a two-episode conversation I had with my daughter, Erin about her daughter, Allison. My hope is that our conversation raises awareness about just how truly beautiful and special kids with exceptionalities are, and that they have a role in our world today. A devotional podcast for parents on the go! Encouragement, Scripture, & prayer in just 7 minutes. Join the journey! To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechris...
The Session: Helping the Pastor’s Spouse Lord of peace, may You give our pastor(s) and their families peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). Support your spouse without being the assistant pastor. 1. Be a loving, supportive spouse 2. Do not neglect the training of your children. 3. Take care of your home. The Unique Challenges · Living under constant scrutiny · Unrealistic expectations · Perfect social behavior · Thorough ...
The Session: Celebrating the Success of your Pastor 1 Timothy 5:17 (NIV): “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.” Celebration suggestions Write a letter. Handwritten is best! For example: We are grateful for your leadership and the love you show through your service. May God continue to bless you and your ministry. Your dedication to the Lord's work touches our hearts. Thank you for ...
The Session: A Pastor’s Struggles Part 2 “7 Struggles of Ministry That Aren’t Talked About Enough” by Stephan Cote You Have Doubts About God Doubting Thomas wanted evidence for his beliefs. He was known for I won’t believe it unless I see the Neal ones in his hands and put my fingers into them and place my hand into the wound in his side. (John 20:25) Sarah didn’t believe she could get pregnant, Mary, mother of Jesus, doubted an angel (Luke 1:34)Confusing devotion in vocation you allow your j...
The Session: A Pastor’s Struggles Part 1 Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” “A third of pastors who leave ministry cite burnout, conflict with church”: Study from Christianpost.com Reasons Pastors, Leave The Ministry Around one-third of pastors who leave the ministry cite burnout or conflict with the church as the reasons, according to a study by Lifeway Research. 18% in 2021 cited conflict for their reason to leave the church. Look ...
Excerpts from: What does the Bible teach us about bullying? From Neal Hardin Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Bullying happens more frequently than you might think. According to the American Medical Association, by the time students finish school, nearly half of students have been bullied at one point or another. What is Bullying? Researchers who study bul...
The Session: 7 Essentials For Grandparenting Your Grandchildren, from Focus On The Family 1. Understand Your Impact Potential Grandpa or grandma, you are second only to parents in your potential to influence your grandkids spiritually. If you haven’t thought about your impact potential before, you’re not alone. Many Christian grandparents are missing important opportunities because they haven’t seen the possibility—nor the responsibility—that grandchildren bring. We rightly see parents as fir...
The Session: When Our Adult Children Walk Away From The Faith By Pamela Henkelman of FamilyChristian.com Parent Feelings When Their Children Turn From the Faith GriefConfusion FearRelational Depression Parents Should Prioritize: LoveEmpathy Open Communication Continue to be an ExampleShame and Failure: Don't let shame paralyze you. It's important to address these feelings and remember that your child's choices are ultimately their own. Fear and Anxiety: It's natural t...
The Session: Tips for Parenting Twins Scripture: Genesis 25:22-26 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. The Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” When the time came for her to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb. Ohio has a special connecti...
The Session: Grandparents Parenting Their Grandchildren - Parenting for Faith Proverbs 22:6 Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Scott and Tom’s memories of their grandparents 3 Truths That Every Grandparent Should Know 1. You are influential – whether you know it or not Think back to your childhood. Can you remember your grandparents? What is it about them that still influences you today? Although I have never seen them play, my grandad’s...
The Session: 5 People to Surround Yourself With By Dan Orlovsky, on All Pro Dads.com Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” 1. People Who Will Challenge You We all spend time with like-minded people. It’s easy. It’s where we find comfort. Small groups are a boost in confidenceIt can be very helpful to hear another perspective on what you are thinking. It presents you with opportunities to analyze what you believe and why.2. Someone Just Ahead...
The Session: Words We Shouldn’t Use, from Tom’s daily devotionals on Facebook The words we say are very powerful. It’s amazing what happens when someone says a blessing over you. It is capable of lifting your spirits or encouraging you when you’re feeling down. The words we use are also very reflective of what is going on in a person’s heart. Matthew 15:11 teaches, “It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.” P...
The Session: 7 habits of men who have quietly lost their joy in life, according to psychology by Isabella Chase | May 22, 2025 Posted on Global English Editing.com There’s a subtle distinction between being content and truly joyful. This divide often goes unnoticed, especially by those who’ve slowly, but surely, lost their zest for life. These men might seem fine on the surface, but beneath that veneer, their joy has faded into a mere memory....
The Session: Important Priorities in Christian Marriage, with highlights From Tommy McCallister and Others Colossians 3:18-21 It is Important to: Prioritize the emotional needs of the marriagePrioritize the marriage over the children more than we doPrioritize going out of our way to do things that make our spouse feel happy and lovedPrioritize our spouses love language. Taking an evening to ask what would love language would you want me to speak right nowPrioritize home life over workPrioriti...