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From the frontlines, families apply timeless faith in Parent Compass—the Telly Award-winning Christian television series.Across episodes, with differing issues and a variety of backgrounds, in Parent Compass mothers and fathers talk about their own upbringings and pasts, marriage and life management, child rearing–and faith . . . all with undaunted candor.Families featured in Parent Compass range from the Pitts, whose four daughters include Alena, the child star of the hit movie, WAR ROOM . . . to Mark and Shanell Rusk, raising a blended family of 11 in a Habitat for Humanity home they helped build. Audiences will meet the Kos, teaching fine art and raising kids out of one suburban home, and single mom Cindy, who initially three times scheduled an abortion for her now seven-year-old daughter.

  1. 6d ago

    How Bible.org & the NET Bible Reached 100 Million People for Free

    How did two childhood friends put the Bible online in 1995 and end up reaching 100 million people every week for just $250,000 a year? Natalie Jones sits down with Joe Head and Hampton Keathley, co-founders of Bible.org and the NET Bible (New English Translation), to share the incredible story behind the free Bible study library trusted by pastors, Sunday school teachers, and everyday believers worldwide.In this episode you'll learn:✅ How Bible.org started in 1994–95, before the internet went mainstream✅ Why the NET Bible was created with a copyright-free "automatic yes" for pastors and authors✅ How 60,000+ translator notes help you study like a Berean (Acts 17:11)✅ Real translation updates: Junia in Romans 16:7, "God so loved the world" in John 3:16, and 1 Timothy 2:9✅ Why the NET Bible uses a dynamic, understandable translation style✅ A first look at a new AI tool that answers theology questions from trusted, vetted sources, not random Reddit posts✅ How free content, Google, and a dual publishing model with HarperCollins make ministry efficient✅ How Bible studies are being translated into 20–30 languages for the Great Commission⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:42 Welcome to Parent Compass01:52 Why Bible.org and the NET Bible?02:30 9 million users and 100 million people reached weekly04:42 The friendship story behind Bible.org06:18 How new scholarship changes the NET Bible (Junia, John 3:16, 1 Tim 2:9)09:34 Recruiting the best scholar for every book of the Bible13:26 What does "NET" stand for?14:26 Trusted AI for Bible study (and the problem with ChatGPT and Reddit)17:51 "Content is king": 30 years of daily posting18:56 Why author standards matter for a 100-million-person pulpit20:05 Dynamic vs. literal translation: what makes a good Bible?22:00 Why translator notes were a game-changer24:01 Translations into Vietnamese, Chinese, and 20+ languages25:00 NetBible.org: a free, full-featured Bible study tool26:35 Reaching 100 million people for $250,000 a year27:10 HarperCollins partnership and the new NET Study Bible29:09 How to support Bible.org (501c3 nonprofit)🔗 RESOURCESBible.org: https://bible.orgNET Bible study tool: https://netbible.orgParent Compass: https://parentcompass.tvDownload the Parent Compass app and donate at parentcompass.tv🙏 Parent Compass is completely funded by people like you. If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a pastor, teacher, or friend who loves studying God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

  2. Oct 23

    One Scoop at a Time

    Former CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries, Ricky Dickson, in family and business tells how to move from fear to faith—one scoop at a time.Whether in family with a failed marriage or in business with crises or everyday life, Ricky Dickson has learned, sometimes the hard way, how to walk from fear to faith. With scripture verses, Dickson in this Life Family Chat gives outlook on good times and hard and how to travel the road between holding onto a mighty God.Dickson says, “Because we know we’re going to go through trials, that’s just the life that we’re in, there can still be a peace that surpasses understanding.Mark 4 has been a chapter that I love, where Jesus goes on the boat going across the lake. He goes to sleep on the front of the boat. And the storms come. While they are bailing water out of the boat, he’s asleep. They finally go and wake him up, saying, “Do you not care? We are going to die.” He stands up and says, peace be still. And the waves be still. It just goes to perfect calm. I realized if Christ, my Savior, can rest, even in the midst of the storm, then I want to rest beside him.In the darkest of my days, I really gravitated to that story. To know that - God, I can’t control this, but you can. Therefore, I’m going to walk and journey with you through the process and no matter the outcome, you are still my Savior.”In Mark 4:34-41 the verses say: “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.He said to his disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?’They were terrified and asked each other, ‘Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!’”In Ricky Dickson’s book by the same name, One Scoop at a Time: Stories and Lessons from Fear to Faith, this internationally acclaimed CEO gives “the inside scoop” as only he can on one of America’s favorite-label and what it has been like to guide the company through changes, challenges, and crises with perseverance and faith in Christ. He encourages us to with faith face troubles head-on and stop letting fear call the shots.“From a failed marriage to business difficulties, each conflict drove me to my knees and required a deep level of faith in Christ to give me strength to make it through,” says Dickson.Watch the Parent Compass Life Family Chat, One Scoop at a Time.Find the book, One Scoop at a Time, at onescoopatatime.com.For shows and more subscribe at parentcompass.tv/subscribe or download the Parent Compass App. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

  3. Oct 16

    Finding God’s Purpose: Retired Blue Bell CEO Tells Lessons Learned

    What happens when a promotion you were counting on never comes, and your company faces the biggest crisis in its 108-year history? Retired Blue Bell Creameries CEO Ricky Dickson shares his faith journey in this inspiring keynote about purpose, passion, and patience.From the loudest sound ever recorded (Krakatoa, 1883) to the Chinese bamboo tree, the 2015 Blue Bell listeria shutdown, and heartfelt letters from customers, Ricky asks one powerful question: HOW LOUD IS YOUR LIFE? About the speaker: Ricky Dickson is the retired CEO of Blue Bell Creameries, a 43-year Blue Bell veteran, and author of "One Scoop at a Time: Stories and Lessons from Fear to Faith." He is a husband, father of five, and grandfather of eight, known for leadership, integrity, and Christian faith.In this message you'll hear: Why "God didn't bring me here for a promotion, but for His purpose" How the Chinese bamboo tree teaches patience when you can't see growth How Blue Bell prayed through the 2015 listeria shutdown How faith carries you through life's storms (Mark 4) Why "we don't make ice cream, we make memories" A moving story of a "Taste and See That the Lord Is Good" celebration of life Get the book: "One Scoop at a Time: Stories and Lessons From Fear to Faith" by Ricky Dickson Subscribe for more faith, leadership, and testimony messages Parentcompass.tv/subscribeDownload the Parent Compass App for more shows and shows with links by topicTo have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction of Ricky Dickson00:46 "O Taste and See That the Lord Is Good"02:50 How Loud Is Your Life?03:34 Krakatoa: The Loudest Sound in History05:44 The Sound We Make (A Baby's Cry)06:57 Retired, in the Fourth Quarter07:14 Purpose: From Baylor to Blue Bell10:31 The Meeting That Didn't Go as Planned11:20 "I Didn't Bring You Here for a Promotion"12:15 Passion: A Dream Worth Dying For14:14 Patience: The Chinese Bamboo Tree16:43 The 2015 Blue Bell Listeria Crisis18:45 What Listeria Teaches Us About Sin19:34 Jesus Sleeping Through the Storm (Mark 4)20:34 Walking by Faith "We Make Memories"21:32 The Funny Ransom Note Letter22:12 A Grandfather's Vanilla Ice Cream Letter23:57 The Wooden Spoon Celebration of Life Story26:44 The Greatest Sound Ever Heard28:14 Invitation Closing Hymn To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

  4. Oct 9

    Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA Faith | Director Lucas Miles

    Lucas Miles, Senior Director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Faith, replies heartfelt to how he and his organization have coped with Charlie's difficult death, and yet have even more renewed sense of purpose in their mission. He discusses biblical worldview and Christian conservatism. Miles tells of the impact of the organization and how TPUSA Faith has had exponential growth.Pastor Lucas Miles reflects on the profound loss of Charlie Kirk, describing him as an essential, unifying figure whose influence is still deeply felt despite his passing. Following the tragedy, the organization has found resilience through collective support, prayer, and a renewed sense of mission. TPUSA Faith serves as the faith-based division of the broader TPUSA, with a network of nearly 10,000 pastors across the United States. The division’s goal is to help church leaders teach congregants how to think biblically regarding cultural issues.Lucas emphasizes the importance of character formation, lifelong learning, and mentorship as foundational elements of leadership modeled by Charlie Kirk. He addresses the prevalent issues of trauma, isolation, and indoctrination facing today’s youth. Rather than adopting a combative approach, he advocates for redirecting the passion of young people toward a biblical worldview by treating dissenters with dignity, respect, and grace. He stresses the importance of maintaining unity within the church, despite secondary theological differences.Miles authored Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising, which features a foreword written by Charlie Kirk shortly before his death. The book offers a seven-step roadmap discussed in the interview for churches and the next generation, and includes the necessity for churches to embrace digital evangelism.TPUSA Faith is currently having events more than every week of over 1000 people. This includes Faith Forward Pastor’s Summits and hosting a nationwide “Make Heaven Crowded” tour, spanning 30 locations to expand their reach and impact.Information can be found at:makeheavencrowdedtour.comlucasmiles.orgtpusafaith.com To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

  5. Oct 2

    How One Ministry Cut Divorce by 24% in 3 Years | JP DeGance on Faith & Family

    JP DeGance, founder of Communio and co-author of "Endgame: The Church's Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America," joins Natalie Jones on Parent Compass to unpack one of the most overlooked crises in the American church: the collapse of marriage and family — and its direct link to the decline of Christian faith.For shows and more subscribe parentcompass.tv/subscribe and download Parent Compass App.JP shares how a pilot program in Jacksonville, Florida (once rated one of the worst cities in America for marriage) lowered the divorce rate by 24% in three years by working with 93 churches and reaching nearly 60,000 people. He breaks down:Why 80% of divorces are "low conflict" and preventable with the right skillsThe data linking family breakdown to religious non-affiliation ("generational succession")Why 85% of churches spend nothing on marriage and relationship ministryHow healthy marriages become a "front porch" for the gospelPractical ways parents can pass on faith to their kids (with real numbers from Communio's Harvard Human Flourishing Program research)Signs that religious non-affiliation may finally be leveling offLearn more about Communio's work and JP's book "Endgame" at communio.org or email questions@communio.org.Timestamps00:00 Intro — Jacksonville success story00:46 Meet JP DeGance01:49 JP's family story and calling04:30 Founding Communio06:35 The 5 skills behind healthy marriages09:00 Coaching vs. counseling13:00 Why the future of the church is the dinner table19:00 Marriage, faith, and Ephesians 527:00 Why 85% of churches do nothing for marriages35:00 Passing faith to the next generation41:00 Family, church, and state45:00 Where to find JP and Communio To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

  6. Sep 25

    Facing the Corner to The Chosen – ALL PARTS – Derral Eves

    Hear how Derral Eves goes from facing the corner to The Chosen. Derral Eves is Executive Producer of The Chosen TV series and a YouTuber with billions of views. Yes, with a “b” billions.Constantly in trouble and standing facing the corner almost daily in the third grade. Then, a lot of friction when a teenager. Is there no hope? Or has God made this child for a good purpose no matter what it seems like? From Derral Eves’ story we can realize to continue in faith and guidance of the Lord, for there is hope as parents, even when we might feel like giving up.“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10“My parents have been supportive from day 1 of trying to help me understand who I am; my relationship with God, also my relationship with others, and what I am meant to do here on earth. I can honestly say because of their mentorship and friendship I was able to discover Jesus and I was able to discover a world I didn't even know existed and it led to doing things that people said were impossible. It helped me establish a routine and a mindset that I could be used in different aspects to really build up the Lord's kingdom.” – Derral Eves“Little did I know being a teenager most of the friction was me. ‘Cause being a teenager I had no idea the world actually existed outside of Darrel Eves. It wasn't until having a couple life moments of discovering Jesus and realizing what Jesus has done for us and being redeemed and being put on a path of what it means to be a follower of Jesus that I discovered what type of parent I wanted to be.” – Derral EvesHear the backstory behind The Chosen that broke the all-time crowdfunding record with 10 million dollars raised. The Chosen is a television series about the life of Jesus Christ where the viewer identifies with the Bible characters as if they were today.“Know this. If we are going to impact the world there is no way we can impact It ourselves. But together we can. I believe that is what The Chosen is. Yes, it is a TV show, but it is much more than a TV show. It’s a movement. A movement to discover Jesus. If there is ever a time in the world that we need Jesus, it is today.” – Derral EvesFor shows and more subscribe at parentcompass.tv/subscribe or download the Parent Compass App. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

  7. Sep 18

    Protected from Pain, All Parts

    God Told Her to Close Her Business and "Just Be a Mom" | A Story of Debt, Loss RestorationCass Brown had an eating disorder, a lost scholarship, and a voice in her head saying she'd never be good enough to be a mom. Kevin walked into a nightclub in red pants, and she told her best friend, "That's my man — I'm going to marry him."What followed was an unplanned pregnancy, a restaurant opened four months before COVID against her husband's counsel, four years of zero profit, mounting debt in her name, and the loss of a baby. Then, while brushing her teeth one morning, Cass heard the Lord say: close the restaurant, and for one year, just be a wife and a mom.What happened next — a landlord forgiving a year of back rent, a son healed of a six-year bowel disorder in a single week, a "restoration baby" named Olivia, and a bike crash that should have been excruciating but wasn't — is the reason this family can say God's definition of success is better than theirs ever was. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: How condemnation can block healing — and the one verse that broke it What it looks like to hear God and get the timing wrong (and be loved anyway) Walking through miscarriage together instead of blaming each other Why honoring your husband's "not yet" is not weakness Praying over a child's pain in real time — and watching swelling go down Why God wants your family prosperous before He wants your bank account prosperous Breaking generational cycles of depression through prayer as a household"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." — Romans 8:1If you're a parent buried in a business, a debt, a diagnosis, or a season you didn't choose, this one is for you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

  8. Sep 11

    Protected from Pain, Part 3

    Broken Face, No Pain? A Young Boy's Miracle Story of Faith HealingFor six years, their young son, from toddlerhood through 2nd grade battled a painful, misunderstood disease that led to bullying, isolation, and desperation - until an act of faith changed everything overnight. In this episode of Parent Compass entitled ”Protected from Pain,” a husband and wife open up about healing, marriage, discipline, and trusting God through the hardest seasons of parenting—including the night their son crashed his bike and experienced God's protection in a way no doctor could explain.In this episode you'll hear:✝️ A very young boy’s 6-year healing journey from a rare, painful bowel disorder🚴 A bike accident, a broken face, and an unexplainable absence of pain💍 How honoring your spouse (instead of correcting them) transforms a marriage🙏 Practical ways to "make space for grace" as a parentSubscribe for more real stories of families transformed by faith at https://parentcompass.tv/subscribe.Download the Parent Compass App.To have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on https://parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at https://parentcompass.tv/know-christ.Parent Compass is an award-winning, donor-funded series bringing God's love to families worldwide. Support the mission: https://parentcompass.tv/donate To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1493/29?v=20251111

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From the frontlines, families apply timeless faith in Parent Compass—the Telly Award-winning Christian television series.Across episodes, with differing issues and a variety of backgrounds, in Parent Compass mothers and fathers talk about their own upbringings and pasts, marriage and life management, child rearing–and faith . . . all with undaunted candor.Families featured in Parent Compass range from the Pitts, whose four daughters include Alena, the child star of the hit movie, WAR ROOM . . . to Mark and Shanell Rusk, raising a blended family of 11 in a Habitat for Humanity home they helped build. Audiences will meet the Kos, teaching fine art and raising kids out of one suburban home, and single mom Cindy, who initially three times scheduled an abortion for her now seven-year-old daughter.