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Episode 9: Talking to Your Kids About Sex with Hillary Morgan Ferrer
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48:41Talking to your kids about sex doesn’t have to be awkward—or avoided. In this episode, host Pastor Jonathan Olavarria sits down with Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, to share practical, biblical ways to guide conversations about sex, gender, and God’s design. We’ll tackle when to start, how to talk to boys and girls differen…
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Episode 8: Dealing with Difficult Faith Questions with Pastor Curtis Dunlap
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43:23What do you do when your child asks, “Why does God allow suffering?” or “Is Jesus the only way?” In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Pastor Curtis Dunlap helps parents navigate the hard questions kids are asking about faith, culture, and truth. Pastor Curt serves as the Family Life and Teaching Pastor at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Phila…
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Episode 7: Fathering Generation Alpha: Leading with Love, Faith, and Grit
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52:11As Father’s Day approaches, we’re sitting down with three incredible dads and ministry leaders—Bishop Daniel Felipe, Pastor Mark Wagnon, and Pastor Carlos Perez—for a real and refreshing conversation on what it means to father Generation Alpha. From digital distractions to shifting family dynamics, these leaders unpack the joys and challenges of ra…
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Episode 6: Understanding AI's Impact on Family Life
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45:49In this powerful episode, Arlene Pellicane shares insight on how families can raise emotionally healthy and spiritually strong children in a screen-saturated, AI-driven world. From her book Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman) to her wisdom as a mother and advocate for delayed tech, Arlene equips parents and grandparents with practical to…
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Episode 5: Teaching Our Kids to Defend Their Faith with Dr. Brian Dembowczyk
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55:51In this episode, Pastor Jonathan Olavarria interviews Dr. Brian Dembowczyk, who joins us to discuss practical ways families can cultivate a strong, enduring faith in their children. Tune in to discover how you can guide your children to stand confidently in their faith and stay rooted in God’s Word. Dr. Brian Dembowczyk, associate publisher for Tho…
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Episode 4: Faith, Foster Care, and Family
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1:02:44In this heartfelt episode of the Families First Podcast, hosts Jonathan Olavarria and Joy Hensley sit down with Melissa McDonald—a seasoned children's ministry leader, author, and foster parent. Melissa shares her faith, fostering, and discipleship journey, offering insights on how the church can better support vulnerable children and families. Whe…
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Episode 3: The Things I Learned From My Parents
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1:03:11When you are a kid, you imagine a day when you can do things your way and not like your parents want. However, as many of us have learned, there comes a day when you are thankful for the lessons your parents and grandparents taught. Listen in on this special podcast featuring Bishop Duke & Shirlene Stone and Bishop Scott & Brenda Gillum as they sha…
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Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with moments of joy, growth, and discovery. For Christian parents, the experience of nurturing girls in the faith is a significant assignment, offering blessings and unique complexities. We all share goals of instilling Christian values, navigating faith, fostering confidence, and nurturing a deep connecti…
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In this inaugural episode, we explore the joys and challenges of raising boys. This month's guests, Dr. William and Angela Lamb, share their story of raising three sons who are all now involved in ministry as young husbands and fathers. In this conversation, the Lambs provide insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for parents, caregivers, and a…
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