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Every generation has faced challenges from the culture, but the intensity and ferocity of the challenges facing Gen Z is new. These challenges are pummeling the next generation like waves, one after another after another.   What are the cultural waves facing Gen Z?   We can’t respond to them if we don’t know what they are.   Joining Catherine again to discuss these cultural waves is Dr. Jonathan Morrow, the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. An adjunct professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University, Jonathan has authored several books on apologetics and resides near Atlanta with his wife of 20 years and three kids.   In this episode, Jonathan dives deep into his area of expertise to illuminate and connect these cultural waves. They are:   Scientism Relativism Tribalism Sexual Revolution 2.0 Progressive Christianity   Each successive wave builds on the one that precedes it. Understanding these waves will help parents, grandparents, mentors, and guides of Gen Z to better equip and disciple them.   To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website.   OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: EPISODE 54: “5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow EPISODE 53: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jonathan Morrow’s website Impact 360 Institute BOOKS & ARTICLES MENTIONED:   The Magician’s Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society by John G. West The “A Study Has Found…” Fallacy by Martin Cothran   BOOKS BY JONATHAN MORROW: Welcome to College: A Christ-Followers Guide for the Journey Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority Is God Just a Human Invention?: And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by New Atheists Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The gap between generations has never been greater. Understanding the unique aspects and challenges of Gen Z is vital if we want to reach this generation with the truth of the Christian worldview.   How well are we doing?   Recent statistics show that half of Gen Z children raised in the church are leaving the faith after they leave the nest, and recent research from Barna shows that only 4% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview.   How do you disciple them?   How do you relate?   What obstacles do they face and how can you teach them to pray?   To answer those questions, Catherine launched a new 4-part series on Gen Z.   Joining her for the second installment is Dr. Jonathan Morrow, the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. An adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University, Jonathan has authored several books on apologetics and resides near Atlanta with his wife of 20 years and three kids.   In this episode, Jonathan helps bridge the gap to Gen Z by sharing five things that every parent needs to know about this generation.   OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: EPISODE 54: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jonathan’s website Impact 360 Institute   BOOKS BY JONATHAN MORROW: Welcome to College: A Christ-Followers Guide for the Journey Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority Is God Just a Human Invention?: And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by New Atheists   GUIDES MENTIONED: Gen Z: The Culture, Beliefs, and Motivations Shaping This Generation (Volume 1) Gen Z: Caring for Young Souls and Cultivating Resilience (Volume 2) RESEARCH: Barna Research: “Only 4 Percent of Gen Z Have a Biblical Worldview”   OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED: EPISODE 48: “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide?” EPISODE 49: “What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide?”   *Note that in this interview I said “Hawkins and Dickens.” I meant to say “Hitchens and Dawkins.” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Raising the next generation presents some very unique challenges. Recent statistics show that half of Gen Z children raised in the church are leaving the faith after they leave the nest. And recent research from Barna shows that only 4% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview.   How do you disciple them?   How do you relate?   What obstacles do they face and how can you teach them to pray?   Catherine and her guests will answer all of those questions in this new 4-part series on Gen Z.   Joining her for the premier episode of this series is special guest Dana Che, marriage coach and host of Real Relationship Talk, a podcast that delivers authentic, inspirational relationship advice for your most intimate relationships. Dana, a mother of four Gen Z’rs, shares her relationship expertise and hard-earned advice on how to disciple the next generation through everyday conversations with your kids. She shows us how to make an infinite God relatable to our little ones while engaging our teens and adult children through the challenges all around them.   This episode is chocked full of practical advice, wisdom from a wealth of experience, and a lot of laughter as these two mamas get real about discipling Gen Z.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dana Che’s podcast and website: https://realrelationshiptalk.com/; https://danache.com/ Statistics on Gen Z:  4% have a Biblical worldview:  https://bit.ly/2EKn7bM Most leave the faith: https://bit.ly/3XhCXSH “Unashamed” by LeCrae: https://bit.ly/3ZEB2JD   SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Deuteronomy 11:18-21Psalm 103:7Hebrews 11:25Deuteronomy 30:19Psalm 103:14 Follow Catherine at her website and on Instagram and Facebook. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How can you eat better, sleep better, exercise better, work better, play better, spend better, save better, serve better, worship better, and pray better? Those are very good questions to ask at the beginning of a new year.   But how can you improve your relationship with your kids this year?   Now that’s a question to put at the top of the list.   In this special New Year’s episode, Catherine specifically talks about how we can improve our relationships with our kids.   CPCW spends a lot of time counteracting the onslaught of secular ideology and theology that is coming against our children in an attempt to subvert their faith, and that is critically important work for us to do. But we can’t really help our kids with those ideas if we don’t have a solid relationship with them to start with. So this episode is all about improving our relationship with our kids. Catherine offers 12 ways that you could do that—including the question every parent needs to ask their child—to provide a great way to start off the new year in our families.   To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website.   LINKS: Scripture list to pray over children: https://catherinesegars.com/   EPISODES REFERENCED: Episode 22: “13 Ways To Be a Better Parent in 2022” https://bit.ly/3G5Ng58 Episode 13: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3C8NVRR Episode 14: “How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3i4MNYI Episode 15: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3CewNKN Episode 37: “7 Ways To Bless Your Kids with Words” https://bit.ly/3WwN4mi Episode 49: “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3Z2zwjY Episode 50: “What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3WALZtP   GAMES REFERENCED: Apples to Apples: https://amzn.to/3Z3f5Dy Settlers of Catan: https://amzn.to/3VBilmL Rummikub: https://amzn.to/3YYYMb1 Lost Cities: https://amzn.to/3FY4H7y    Other Game Recommendations: For families: Do You Really Know Your Child? https://amzn.to/3CcsBez For couples: The Date Deck https://amzn.to/3IdPrWR Bob Ross Stuffed Doll: https://amzn.to/3WVOoip   BOOK REFERENCED: “Praying God’s Word” by Beth Moore: https://bit.ly/3VA1fWu SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Numbers 6:24-26 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Finding worthwhile holiday entertainment is quite a challenge these days. A recent list of “The Top 100 Christmas Movies of All Time” on Rotten Tomatoes placed a movie called “Tangerine” at number 4. Brace yourself for the description:   “After hearing that her boyfriend/pimp cheated on her while she was in jail, a transgender sex worker and her best friend set out to find him and teach him and his new lover a lesson.”   According to the largest movie review website in the world, this is the fourth-best Christmas movie OF ALL TIME. What exactly transgendered prostitution and revenge have to do with the birth of our Lord is unclear, but parents are certainly struggling to find family-friendly entertainment when this is what the film industry celebrates.   In this episode, Catherine offers five wholesome, family-centered Christmas movies for your viewing pleasure this holiday season. She has a recommendation for the kids, the guys, the girls, the couples, and the whole family.  Several of them have a strong Christian theme, and they are all off the beaten path making them truly “fresh.”   Merry Christmas from CPCW!   To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website.   Links: “The 100 Best Christmas Movies of All Time” according to Rotten Tomatos: https://bit.ly/3YulRlI CATHERINE’S KIDS’ PICK: “Journey to the Christmas Star” https://amzn.to/3FBOFQC CATHERINE’S GUY’S PICK: “Joyeux Noel” (Merry Christmas) https://amzn.to/3V2T84p CATHERINE’S GIRL’S PICK: “The Christmas Candle” https://amzn.to/3HSZdxg CATHERINE’S DATE NIGHT PICK: “The Family Man” https://amzn.to/3uWxDYs CATHERINE’S FAMILY PICK: “The Nativity Story” https://amzn.to/3Wom0Fp Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States? Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful 16-year-old varsity cheerleader whose secret battle with anxiety led her to take a gun, point it at her chest, and pull the trigger. Only 1% of people with self-inflicted gunshot wounds survive. Emma is in that 1%. She is an absolute miracle and an inspiration. Joining Catherine and Emma for this vital conversation is Jennifer Ellers, a Christian counselor, crisis responder, and trainer. Jennifer has authored a course on youth suicide and is an instructor of the American Association of Christian Counselor’s Hope-Focused 3-R Suicide Program. In Episode 49, part one of this series, Jennifer discussed the explosion of suicides occurring in very young children and shared the signs we should look for in kids under the age of twelve as Emma shared her journey leading up to the day that she attempted to end her life. This episode, part two of that interview, picks up just after Emma pulled the trigger. It focuses on the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects of suicide, the signs we should look for in older children, specific steps we can take to prevent suicide, and Emma’s recovery. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 2019 study revealed that 8.9% of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past twelve months. There has been a 33% increase in suicides since 1999. Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death in young people. Look for Catherine’s upcoming article on youth suicide to see all the signs parents should look for in their children and recommendations on how to prevent suicide in your family.   To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. Links: Other Episodes in this Series: Episode 49 – “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide? Emma Benoit Interview (Part One)” https://bit.ly/3uNfKuV Suicide prevention hotline: call or text 988. (This 3-digit code, launched in July of 2022, will connect you to the national suicide hotline.) “My Ascension” the documentary: www.myascension.us Emma Benoit/My Ascension Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/myascension American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Study: https://bit.ly/3uoWLqz Kevin Hine’s story: https://bit.ly/3XOpfr8 Kevin Hines’ website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States? Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful 16-year-old varsity cheerleader whose secret battle with anxiety led her to take a gun, point it at her chest, and pull the trigger. Only 1% of people with self-inflicted gunshot wounds survive. Emma is in that 1%. She is an absolute miracle and an inspiration.According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 2019 study revealed that 8.9% of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past twelve months. There has been a 33% increase in suicides since 1999. Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death in young people. Joining Catherine and Emma for this vital conversation is Jennifer Ellers, a Christian counselor, crisis responder, and trainer. Jennifer has authored a course on youth suicide and is an instructor of the American Association of Christian Counselor’s Hope-Focused 3-R Suicide Program.In this episode (part one), Jennifer shares the signs we should look for in younger children (under the age of twelve) who are contemplating suicide as Emma share’s her journey leading up to the day that she attempted to end her life.Next week’s episode (part two) will focus on the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects of suicide, the signs we should look for in older children, specific steps we can take to prevent suicide, and Emma’s recovery.Look for Catherine’s upcoming article on youth suicide to learn all the signs parents should look for in their children and recommendations on how to prevent suicide in your family.SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE:Simply call or text 988. This 3-digit code, launched in July of 2022, will connect you to the national suicide hotline.RESOURCES MENTIONED: “My Ascension” the documentary: www.myascension.us Emma Benoit/My Ascension Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/myascension American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Study: https://bit.ly/3uoWLqz Kevin Hine’s story: https://bit.ly/3XOpfr8 Kevine Hines’ website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Just mentioning God’s plan for our sexuality has become hate speech these days. How did that happen? That question is answered as Catherine concludes this series on sexuality by discussing the overarching narratives that are competing with the Biblical view on sexuality. Also addressed is the sinister agenda taking place in our nation’s hospitals where children are being maimed in transitional surgeries disguised as “gender affirming care.” Joining Catherine again is Erin Barry, an author, speaker, counselor, and educational consultant. Erin has a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling, and is working on her doctorate in Christian counseling with an emphasis on the topic of sexuality. Erin and her husband Brett are founders of The Home Educated Mind, a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing materials and support for Christian parents. As parents, we need to be proactive about discussing sexuality with our children because the world is selling them a message that is physically, spiritually, and mentally toxic. Our culture’s view on sexuality will destroy our kids’ relationships, their God-given purpose, and their God-given bodies.   To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 45—How Do We Help Our Kids Understand Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3UwaI0H Episode 46—How Do We Talk To Our Kids about Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3E4slzvEpisode 47—What Is Our Culture Teaching Our Kids about Sexuality?: https://bit.ly/3UPj8Rd RESOURCES MENTIONED:Erin Barry’s website: https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/.“Strange New World” by Carl Trueman: https://bit.ly/3WVGWoj.“Love Your Neighbor Enough to Speak the Truth: A Response to Jen Hatmaker,” by Rosaria Butterfield: https://bit.ly/3DZCJY9.“Tucker Carlson: Hospitals Are Mutilating Children,” https://fxn.ws/3E2zrTV.“Matt Walsh Investigates Nashville Gender Clinics,” https://bit.ly/3g4wAly.“Long-term follow-up of transsexual persons undergoing sex reassignment surgery: cohort study in Sweden,” National Library of Medicine: https://bit.ly/3O0He9f. “Tavistock clinic to be sued by 1,000 families,” The Christian Institute: https://bit.ly/3Es40Ut. “Tavistock transgender clinic could face mass legal action ‘from 1,000 families of children who claim they were rushed into taking life-altering puberty blockers’…” The Daily Mail: https://bit.ly/3fYq0wR.“Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” by Abigail Shrier: https://bit.ly/3TSF2mm Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Biblical sexuality and cultural sexuality are diametrically opposed to one another. Our kids are neck deep in a culture that says everything the Bible teaches on sexuality is not only wrong but oppressive, divisive, and hateful.As parents, we need to know what our culture is saying about sexuality. We must know where these ideas are coming from and how to talk to our kids about it.In part 3 of a 4-part series on sexuality, Catherine and her guest break down our culture’s definition of sexuality starting with the philosophical roots and ending with the barbaric fruits.Joining her again is Erin Barry, an author, speaker, counselor, and educational consultant. Erin has a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling, and is working on her doctorate in Christian counseling with an emphasis on the topic of sexuality. Erin and her husband Brett are founders of The Home Educated Mind, a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing materials and support for Christian parents.You can find Erin's resources at: https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/.OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 45 - How Do We Help Our Kids Understand Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3E1NtW0.Episode 46- How To Talk To Your Kids about Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3GkPWxcRESOURCES MENTIONED:Axis.org—Connecting parents, teens, & Jesus in a disconnected world: https://axis.org/ “Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends” by Mark Yarhouse: https://bit.ly/3DDVAYs “The Difference between Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” by Cydney Adams (Brendan Jordan quote) https://cbsn.ws/2ICWKWA “Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality” by Nancy R. Pearcey: https://bit.ly/3DwBAac “Transgressive,” Tucker Carlson: https://bit.ly/3UrhfK5 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni quotes G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3UoSDBS Full Quote from G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3WwY2Zn Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Some topics that CPCW covers are relevant to lot of parents and a lot of kids, but the topic of sexuality is relevant to ALL parents and ALL kids. We cannot escape this issue in our families and our friendship circles. So who defines our sexuality? Our celebrities, our politicians, our teachers and school administrators, our friends, our feelings… or God. If we want to call ourselves Christ followers, the answer to that question must be God because He designed our sexuality. And the parameters He places around it in His Word are not there to oppress us and deny our authentic selves. Those parameters exist to bless us and to bring us freedom. In part 2 of a 4-part series on sexuality, Catherine discusses the loving parameters that God places around our sexuality to protect us and how can we communicate Biblical sexuality to our kids. Joining her again is Erin Barry, an author, speaker, counselor, and educational consultant. Erin has a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling, and is working on her doctorate in Christian counseling with an emphasis on the topic of sexuality. Erin and her husband Brett are founders of The Home Educated Mind, a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing materials and support for Christian parents.You can find Erin's resources at: https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/.RESOURCES REFERENCED AND CONSULTED:“Holy Sexuality” by Christopher Yuan: https://bit.ly/3WhzyDl “God and the Gay Christian” by Matthew Vines: https://amzn.to/3DJmnUC “Assessing God and the Gay Christian” by Joe Dallas:Part 1: https://bit.ly/3SQu0g4 Part 2: https://bit.ly/3Fzjw1I “Love Your Neighbor Enough to Speak the Truth” (a Response to Jen Hatmaker) by Rosaria Butterfield: https://bit.ly/3feulM8 “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” by Abigail Shrier: https://bit.ly/3TSF2mm BOOKS ON DISCUSSING BIBLICAL SEXUALITY WITH YOUR KIDS: “How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual Character” by Stan and Brenna Jones: https://amzn.to/3TfV8oV“The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality” by Luke Gilkerson: https://amzn.to/3ztXtpc SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Genesis 1:27-28John 3:17Leviticus 18:22, 20:131 Corinthians 6:11 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.