Families for Life

Hard Talks 6: The Future

Our Hard Talks series wraps up by looking at the conversations that we have with children about the future. These hard talks are to be had over time, and they mature along with your children. So, these conversations look different at different ages, but the subjects are necessary and good.
How do we talk to our children about growing up, about death, and about eternity? These are just a few of the facets that they will deal with in the future. Bryan and Brian discuss how we can approach these hard talks with a biblical foundation to build upon.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Hard Talks 5 (with guest Matt Higgins): Sex

Content Advisory: This episode deals with adult themes.
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This week on Families For Life, Bryan and Brian are joined by guest Matt Higgins. Matt is the Pastor of Worship and Communications at Northwoods church in Evansville, Indiana and he is a certified Biblical counselor. 
It’s long been one of the hardest of Hard Talks for parents to have, the “sex talk.” With culture pushing disordered sexual behaviors, the conversation may seem more difficult than ever. Take encouragement in the fact that there are more opportunities than ever to teach your kids about a Biblical sexual ethic. How do we avoid falling into the stressful trap of having a one time, exhaustive talk and break the subject into age appropriate, digestible conversations to be had over the course of their childhood. Bryan, Brian, and Matt discuss various aspects of the topic and how we can better handle these discussions in a Biblical way.
We hope that this podcast blesses you and helps to better equip you in your efforts to parent Biblically.
ARTICLE: There’s Something Terribly Wrong With “Euphoria”
BOOK: I Can’t Say That! Going Beyond The Talk: Equipping Your Children to Make Choices About Sexuality and Gender From a Biblical Sexual Ethic
BOOK: God Made Boys and Girls: Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender 
BOOK: God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies 
BOOK: The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made 
BOOK: More Than Just the Talk: Becoming Your Kids' Go-To Person About Sex 
BOOK: iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood and What That Means for the Rest of Us 
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Hard Talks 4: Friendship

The Hard Talks series returns! This week, Bryan and Brian are focusing in on the difficult conversations that parents have to have with their kids around the subject of friendship. What types of friends should we encourage our kids to have? How do we help them navigate friendships as they grow up? All of this and much more are presented in this episode.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Parenting Profiles: The Luttrells

We're debuting a new feature this week: Parenting Profiles!
Bryan and Brian will begin periodically sitting down with folks to discuss their family dynamics, their parenting styles, and most importantly, the biblical principles that shape these aspects of their households.
In this first edition, the guys are joined by John and Michelle Luttrell.
The Luttrells are active in the life of Oakhill, and have been members of the church for nearly five years. They have two daughters, ages 7 and 4, and the family has enjoyed a unique lifestyle the last two years: traveling extensively across the USA in their 5th wheel. Check out their adventures online at www.called2bfree.tv
John and Michelle briefly discuss their family history, share how their biblical worldview forms their approach to marriage and parenting, and offer encouragement to other Christian families.
John and Michelle's Recommended Resources
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, Keving DeYoung
Truth and Grace Memory Book Set: 3 volumes, Thomas K. Ascol, editor
Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches, Rachel Jankovic
Family Driven Faith, Voddie Baucham
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Hard Talks 3: Failure

The next installment of Hard Talks on the Families For Life podcast focuses on the topic of failure. Bryan and Brian look at the types of failure, some of the different effects that failure can have on our lives, and the lessons we can learn through failure from a Christian context. How can we have a right understanding of failure that we can then build into our children? Gain a better understanding this week.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Hard Talks 2: Character

This week, Bryan and Brian examine the topic of another Hard Talk with the subject of character. Did you know that the dictionary definition of character is very simple and vague? It opens true character up to a variety of interpretations. As Christians, we want to define character according to the scriptures, so that we can possess a biblical character that impacts who we are and what we do in a way that honors Christ and blesses others. Listen for encouragement toward the building up of godly character in this episode.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Hard Talks 1: Obedience

Bryan and Brian begin a new series of episodes called ‘Hard Talks.’ This is a series of episodes geared toward helping parents to approach difficult conversations with their children on a variety of important topics. This first episode examines a biblical understanding of obedience. Why is it important to be obedient? How do parents train their kids in obedience? If you aren’t a parent, there’s still wisdom to be gained and we’d love for you to share this resource with others that you think could benefit from them. Thanks for listening!
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Pastors’ Perspective: Things I’ve Said A Million Times

With Brian out welcoming his new daughter, Bryan is joined by Pastor Alan Scott for a Pastor’s Perspective on this week’s Families For Life Podcast. Pastor Alan discusses “Things I’ve said a million times,” as he looks at ideas that have shaped his ministry and leadership over the years. It is an edifying and personal discussion about a few of the concepts that have helped Oakhill Baptist Church to follow God and serve our community so far, and will continue to guide us into the future.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Pastors’ Perspective: COVID (2 years later), Corporate Worship, and Church Shopping

Bryan and Brian look back on our recent cultural watershed to reflect upon two years since the COVID virus changed the world. How have we moved forward from the days when society had very little information to go on? How do we continue to move forward now? For Christians, part of the answer is rediscovering the importance of coming back to corporate worship in the church building. As a result of these last couple of years, many folks are moving to different churches. Is this a healthy action to take?
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Easter Special 2022

Brian and Bryan are back with a special for Easter, examining the theology, history, and trends associated with this Christian holiday. 
In the midst of this season, how can we focus our hearts on the meaning for our celebration, and what types of things can families do to engage their young people to get excited about the resurrection of Jesus? Find out in this episode!
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org