23 episodes

Church of the City Parents is a podcast hosted by COTC pastors Shannon Scott and Matt Vairetta. They bring their perspectives as both children's and youth pastors as well as parents with children in different phases. Episodes include conversations between the hosts and interviews with various experts in fields like education, mental health, and spiritual formation among others. For more information about Church of the City or its programs for families visit ChurchoftheCity.com.

Church Of The City Parents Church Of The City

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 22 Ratings

Church of the City Parents is a podcast hosted by COTC pastors Shannon Scott and Matt Vairetta. They bring their perspectives as both children's and youth pastors as well as parents with children in different phases. Episodes include conversations between the hosts and interviews with various experts in fields like education, mental health, and spiritual formation among others. For more information about Church of the City or its programs for families visit ChurchoftheCity.com.

    Episode 7: Jeannie Cunnion

    Episode 7: Jeannie Cunnion

    In this episode, Shannon interviews her friend, Jeannie Cunnion. Jeannie's passion is encouraging moms to live in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, which is something her own heart needs to be daily reminded of. She is the author of Parenting the Wholehearted Child, Mom Set Free, and the Mom Set Free Bible Study.  She is also a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country.

    • 41 min
    Episode 6: Talking School with Jake Habbegar

    Episode 6: Talking School with Jake Habbegar

    In this episode, Matt has a conversation with Jake Habegger. Jake is a Church Of The City Stakeholder, a dad of two girls, and a middle school history teacher. Jake is passionate about teaching and helping students, and he talks about what this season is like for teachers as they try to support their students remotely.

    • 31 min
    Episode 5: Around The Table

    Episode 5: Around The Table

    In this episode, Matt and Shannon unpack the new Around The Table resource to go along with our new teaching series. To access these materials, go to churchofthecity.com/aroundthetable or go to our Church Of The City app.

    • 39 min
    Episode 4: Pastors Derek and Courtney Bareman

    Episode 4: Pastors Derek and Courtney Bareman

    This week Matt and Shannon have a conversation with Pastors Derek and Courtney Bareman. The Bareman’s moved to Spring Hill from Michigan, with their three kids, four years ago when Derek became the Leader Pastor of Church of the City Spring Hill.  Derek and Courtney have been in ministry together at different churches for nearly 20 years. Currently, Courtney leads KidCity and COTC Women in Spring Hill. In this episode they talk about the unique challenges and blessings of this season. They share practical advice for having spiritual conversations with their kids as well as how they balance having two working parents with three kids at home, all at home at once. We hope you enjoy this episode!

    • 44 min
    Episode 3: Parents and Discipleship

    Episode 3: Parents and Discipleship

    In this episode, Matt and Shannon discuss the statement, "Parents are the primary disciplers of their children." When you hear that phrase, what stirs inside you? Excitement? Fear? Confusion? A mix of all three? In this wide-ranging conversation, we aim to offer both encouragement and practical advice for parents when it comes to discipling their sons and daughters. 

    • 34 min
    Episode 2: Sissy Goff

    Episode 2: Sissy Goff

    This week we have the privilege to share our recent conversation with Sissy Goff from Daystar Counseling Ministries. Sissy is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling where she has been helping girls and their parents since 1993. She is a nationally sought after speaker for parenting events and the author of eleven books, including the bestselling Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls). It would be great to talk to Sissy anytime, but we are particularly grateful to have this conversation at such a time as this. Many of us parents are navigating heightened levels of fear and anxiety with our children in the wake of COVID-19, and Sissy offers practical advice and encouragement for parents in this unique moment. 
     
    You can check out Sissy's work in the following places.
    DaystarCounseling.com
    RaisingBoysandGirls.com
    @SissyGoff and @RaisingBoysandGirls on Instagram 

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

Measterhaus ,

Awesome for parents of preteens and teens

It’s so hard to find biblical information on raising teens. As a mother of 14 year old and 11 year old boys, this podcast is so helpful!

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