A Moment for the Family: Healthy Habits

How did eating and beverage drinking habits of children change during the pandemic lock down and remote learning? Are schools adapting now that students are back to in person learning? Listen to Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan on this episode to find out.

A Moment for the Family: Expecting Normalcy

Research released in just the past few days shows that parents expect a shift toward normalcy soon.  However, right now, they have high levels of anxiety about their children returning to in-person learning. Listen to Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss ways to help our kids and us feel supported and safe.  We must be alert to mental health needs.  

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep12. Empowered for Life | Anna Young

Listen in as our youngest guest yet, college freshman Anna Young, shares how she speaks up for life while juggling schoolwork and extracurriculars.

A Moment for the Family: Prayers for Parents

Fears during the pandemic have made many of us wonder if we were doing a good enough job because there are so many things out of our control. Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss this and focus on prayer for protecting our children.

A Moment for the Family: Back to School Anxiety and Hope

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the anxiety that kids are feeling as they continue to return to the classroom this school year.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep11. FLAME on Vocation | FLAME

 Listen in as Grammy® nominated artist FLAME talks about the Lutheran doctrine of vocation and the freedom that it brings in serving our neighbors creatively.

A Moment for the Family: Workcation

Hear Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about how people enjoyed the extra flexibility in their schedule with working and school from home. Learn what the new term “Workcation” means.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep10. Friends in Real Life: Living with Chronic Pain | Amy Bird

In this segment of Friends in Real Life, guest Amy Bird joins Steph to talk about what life is like with a chronic disease, and where she sees Jesus even in her suffering.

A Moment for the Family: Unboxing Video Trend

What are unboxing videos on YouTube? What are the newest toys? And is it too early to talk Christmas? Hear Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about these things in this episode.

A Moment for the Family: Back to School Questions

Will back to school excitement and fall events help ease the transition and fears as we move forward with trying to get back from a year of quarantine? Listen as Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss going back to in person school.