Ministry to Parents Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
The Ministry to Parents Podcast exists to help children's ministry and youth ministry leaders take the confusion out of ministering to parents. But the M2P podcast isn't just for ministry leaders; we aim to be the go-to podcast for parents, grandparents, guardians, volunteer leaders who serve alongside kids or teenagers, and anyone else who shares our passion for seeing families thrive! In each episode, the M2P team and our special guests will share tips, hacks, and some fresh ideas on topics like how to care for your own soul, how to build a solid plan for parent ministry, how to encourage parents through the parenting journey, or how to help parents lead their kids spiritually. Our promise to our listeners is that the time you spend listening to the M2P podcast will be rewarded with honest discussions, relevant topics, thought-provoking questions, practical insights, and entertaining conversations. For free resources, show notes, or to learn how you can go from wishing you could e
Episodes
- #104 - Mental Health and The Church
- #103 - Learning to Navigate Conflict
- #102 - Preparing For Easter
- #101 - Learning to Love Your Neighbor
- #100 - Culturally Savvy Parenting
- #099 - Embracing Parenting Fails
- #098 - Leading from a Place of Health
We all know that if we want to lead others well, whether that’s in ministry, at home, or in everyday life, we have to pay attention to our own health. We’re not just talking about physical health, but emotional, spiritual, mental, and rela…
- #097 - Helping Families Connect
In this episode, Amy, Chris, and Sass dive into the importance of connection. God designed us as relational people, wired to know and be known. Yet in the busyness of life, we often miss opportunities to truly connect. We unpack what that…
- #096 - The Power of Prayer
- #095: A Conversation on Parenting and Youth Sports
We also recorded a special bonus episode just for parents. In it, Brian and Ed offer specific encouragement and practical advice to help parents lead with purpose and faith through the youth sports journey. Share it with the families in yo…
- #094: Away Game with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski
In this episode, we have a conversation with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, co-authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Youth Sports . Both Brian and Ed are seasoned dads, coaches, and longtime ministry leaders who have spent deca…
- #093: Helping Parents Find Their Style
We all grow up with a variety of experiences, especially when it comes to the different parenting styles we observe from our own parents and others around us. These different styles shape who we become, and if we’re parents ourselves, they…
- #092: Understanding and Leading the Next Generation(s)
As we march on in an ever-changing world, it’s sometimes hard to understand and lead people (especially kids, teens, and young adults) who are growing up and experiencing life through a very different lens than some of us older folk. Gen Z…
- #091: Stepping into Summer
It’s almost here! It’s that time of year when you need to stock up on sunscreen, check your travel plans one more time, and dive into a different kind of ministry. In this month’s podcast, Sass, Amy, and Chris talk about how we, as ministr…
- #090: Experiencing New Life
The season is slowly changing, bringing with it the promise of renewal and growth. As the world around us shifts, it's a perfect time to reflect on the new life we have in Christ. In this month’s podcast, Sass, Amy, and Chris talk about ho…
- #089: Tough Questions and Conversations
In this episode, Sass, Amy, and Chris dive into an important conversation about how we, as parents and ministry leaders, can equip the kids, teens, and families in our circles to engage with the tough questions and challenging conversation…
- #088: It’s All About Relationships
In this month’s podcast, Sass, Amy, and Chris talk about one of the most basic elements of life and ministry that can often get overlooked, and that’s the importance of relationships. Relationships really are at the center of all of our li…
- #087: Prioritizing Faith
This month, Sass, Amy, and Chris dive into the reality of how easy it is for leaders and parents to get swept up in the busyness of life, often sidelining their faith in the process. Through a few honest moments and personal stories, they…
- #086: Grace and Repair with Brianna Edwards
- #085: Milestone Moments with Lydia Randall
This month’s podcast is a conversation we recorded at the D6 Conference, where we talk to friend and author Lydia Randall. Lydia is the author of My Faith Box , a resource for parents to intentionally journey with their child through their…
- #084: Single Parenting with Donna Collins
On this month’s M2P podcast, our very own Amy Diller interviews her friend and single mom Donna Collins. Donna shares her story of raising her son as a single parent and she offers insight on how leaders in the church can help and support…
- #083: When Parenting Hurts with Carrie Bevell Partridge
On this month’s M2P podcast, you’ll join the conversation we had with wife, mom, and writer Carrie Bevel Partridge. Carrie and her husband, Kevin, have five children, two of whom they adopted from Colombia in 2016. They have been right in…
- #082: Rich Griffith and Voices
As we all move along our journey of life, we are no doubt shaped by what we encounter. Our experiences and the people we encounter have a tremendous impact on who we are. This is especially true of kids and teenagers. Kids and teenagers ha…
- #081: Face-to-Face with Patti Pilkington Reed
One of the most significant challenges that parents have today is getting face-to-face with their kids and teens. The frantic pace of life and ever-increasing digital focus we all have can prevent us from engaging each other in ways that h…
- #080: A Different Kind of Discipleship with Heather Quiroz
In order to grow as disciples, families need to develop a culture of discipleship in their homes. However, the simple truth of the matter is that a lot of parents are intimidated by the notion of being the primary spiritual leaders for the…
- #079: Learning to Rest with Marianne Howard
Are you, as a ministry leader or parent (or both), looking for relief from the daily demands of leading? Are you worn down, near empty, or feel like you are being held captive to a schedule that offers no mercy? The daily weight of leading…
- #078: Embracing Your True Identity
This month, we dive into an issue that we all know is at the forefront of child and adolescent development: the question of identity. Kids, teens, and even parents often struggle to embrace an identity that is rooted in their relationship…
- #077: Leading in a Digital World with Brian Housman
Our digital world can be complicated, frustrating, and even incredibly dangerous. But one thing is certain: it’s not going away anytime soon. The constant innovation, proliferation, and saturation of technology in the lives of our kids and…
- #076: Equipping Parents and Using M2P with special guest, Jaymes Curran
In this episode of the Ministry to Parents Podcast, the M2P team has a great conversation with youth ministry veteran of 35+ years, Jaymes Curran. Jaymes currently serves as the Director of High School Ministry at St. John Neumann Catholic…
- #075: Slow Down and Rest
Let’s be honest: there’s a lot to manage when navigating daily ministry or family life (or both simultaneously). To say we are “busy” is sometimes an understatement. The frantic pace of life we often live leads us to a place of exhaustion…
- #074: Discipleship Through Scripture with Joel Lusz
This month on the M2P podcast, the team interviews Youth Pastor and author of the 12-Month Student Discipleship Journal , Joel Lusz. Joel holds a B.A. from Taylor University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divini…
- #073: Building a Ministry with a Mentoring Mindset
On this month’s podcast, the M2P Crew gets together to talk about the importance of mentoring and relational ministry. The kids and teenagers in our homes and ministries need significant and caring adults (other than their parents) who are…
- #072: Leading Through Difficult Issues with Brian Haynes
This month on the M2P podcast, we have a great conversation that we recorded live at the D6 Conference in Orlando, with our friend Brian Haynes. Brian is a pastor, teacher, and author whose passion is to restore people, families, and churc…
- #071: Church and Sports with Stuart Hall
In this episode of the Ministry to Parents Podcast, the M2P team has a great conversation with Stuart Hall. Stuart is a husband, dad, speaker, and author who works with Reggie Joiner and the team at Orange. Stuart has been an influential v…
- #070: Intergenerational Discipleship with Christina Embree
This month, we invite you to join us for another episode that we recorded live at the D6 Conference in Orlando, FL. Our special guest for this podcast is Christina Embree. Christina is a church planter, New Gen Coordinator at Plowshares Br…
- #069: Navigating Anxiety with Brock Morgan
In this episode, Sass, Amy, and Kerry are joined by special guest Brock Morgan. Brock is a pastor, author, speaker, consultant, and coach. We spend this episode diving into his book The Anxious Teen to talking about what is happening withi…
- #068: Family Discipleship with Timothy Paul Jones
We have a real treat for you this month on the M2P podcast as we share the first of three episodes that we recorded live with some of the main stage communicators at the D6 Conference in Orlando, FL. Our first guest is Dr. Timothy Paul Jon…
- #067: Helping Families Move from Stage to Stage
Lots of things are true in life. No, we’re not talking about death and taxes, but we are talking about the fact that kids and teens will continue to grow and move from one stage of life to the next. In this episode of the Ministry to Paren…
- #066: Helping Your Kids Build Healthy Friendships
In this episode, your favorite three M2P April Fools—Sass, Kerry, and Amy—talk about the importance of friendships and how ministry leaders and parents can help kids and teens learn how to build and maintain healthy friendships. This is su…
- #065: Marching Through the Madness
The madness of March has made it to the Ministry to Parents Podcast. This month we have the usual suspects (Sass, Kerry, and Amy), but we add our friend Brian Housman of 360Family.org and ScreenSmartParent . We have a great conversation ab…
- #064: All Things Dating & Relationships
The month of February is often filled with thoughts of love, dating, and everything that surrounds this topic that never goes away. In this month’s podcast, Sass, Kerry, and Amy talk about specific ways that leaders in both kids’ ministry…
- #063: My One Word
As we kick off a new year, a world full of new possibilities and resolutions awaits us. Some will find the blank canvas of 2023 invigorating, while others will see it as panic-inducing or just the start of another year of broken promises y…
- #062: Living From a Place of Rest
As we all know, December can be crazy both at church and at home. If we’re honest, life can be crazy both at church and in the home. In this episode, Sass, Kerry, and Amy talk about how, as ministry leaders, we need to learn to slow down a…
- #061: Helping Parents Get In the Game
The month of November is full of lots of games, from the many football (and other) games that a lot of us watch to the family games we’ll play over the holidays. It can be a lot of fun! We’re all also a part of the game of life, which hope…
- #060: Building Healthy Relationships at Home
In episode 060, Sass, Kerry, and Amy sit down to talk a little college football and engage in a conversation about building strong and healthy relationships in the home. We believe that relationships are at the foundation of our lives and…
- #059: Under Pressure - Navigating the Pressure to Perform
Under pressure – cue the beat we all recognize from the collab of David Bowe and Queen (or maybe you recognize it more from Vanilla Ice). Either way, this month's M2P podcast is laser-focused on helping parents and ministry leaders better…
- #058: Building a Healthy and Sustainable Rhythm for You and Your Family
We all know how schedules can spiral out of control and how easy it is for us all to fall into a pace of life and ministry that will run us ragged. This month Sass, Amy, and Kerry talk about practical ways to both help families develop a h…
- #057: The Importance Of Building A Parent Ministry Plan
Without having a parent ministry plan that equips parents to lead out and live out the Gospel at home with their child, your children’s or youth ministry will never truly thrive. In this episode, new M2P podcast hosts Chris Sasser, Amy Dil…
- Something New is Coming to M2P - Episode 0
Something new is coming to M2P and you do not want to miss out!
- #056: What To Do When Parents Come To Church: The Drop-Off Parent
In the new series What To Do When Parents Come To Church , Elisabeth and Jeremy flip the conversation from the last series, What To Do When People Leave . What do church leaders do when parents drop by? What about when they drop in? This t…