Ignite Podcast

Assemblies of God USA
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Ignite Podcast dives into everything you need to hand down a foundation of faith to your children through coffee talk table like conversation. A blend of encouragement, practical experience, heart-to-heart dialogues, and biblical guidance. Each episodes provides valuable insights and practical tips, helping you raise life long followers of Jesus.

  1. In the Everyday Moments — The Heart of Intentional Parenting

    12/09/2025

    In the Everyday Moments — The Heart of Intentional Parenting

    Parenting comes with pressure—from culture, from comparison, and from our own expectations. In this episode, Josh Wellborn, National Director of Young Adults, sits down with John, National Director of Called, and Alicia Zick for an honest conversation about what intentional, Holy Spirit guided parenting really looks like. Together they share the joys and challenges of becoming young parents, navigating school choices and discipline, finding identity in "the hidden years," and building real community—especially for moms and families far from home. Their stories highlight the beauty of small, everyday moments and the importance of praying through decisions unique to each child. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough, this episode is a reminder that God leads, equips, and fills in every gap. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Meet John and Alicia 00:01:15 Becoming Young Parents & Feeling Unprepared 00:03:40 Marriage, Moves, & the Early Years 00:05:18 "My Life Is Over?" — Honest First-Time Parent Feelings 00:07:20 Identity, Motherhood, & Beauty of "Hidden Years" 00:10:15 Cultural Pressure vs. Holy Spirit-Led Parenting 00:11:55 School Choices: Public, Homeschool, Christian 00:13:55: Discipline, Consistency, & Prayer Led Decisions 00:18:15 Finding Community as a Young or Single Parent 00:22:50 Mom Groups, Vulnerability & Building Deep Friendships 00:25:35 Daily Rhythms: High/Lows & Ignite Conversation Cards 00:27:58 Modeling Ministry & Encouragement for Other Moms 00:29:55 Fighting for Community in a Post-COVID World 00:31:30 Connecting with your Kids After School & At Bedtime 00:34:00 Small Moments, Big Conversations 00:36:10 Each Child is Unique: Parenting with Sensitivity 00:37:55 Overstimulation, Teamwork & Encouraging Each Other 00:38:55 Prayer as the Foundation of Parenting 00:40:45 Closing Thoughts & Authenticity in Parenting ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com    Follow Called Instagram | @Called.AG Facebook | Called—AG Website | www.called.ag.org   Follow Young Adults Instagram | @YoungAdults.AG

    42 min
  2. Love Without Guarantees — The Heart of Foster Care

    11/11/2025

    Love Without Guarantees — The Heart of Foster Care

    When you say yes to foster care, you're saying yes to uncertainty—and to love anyway. In this episode, Mark &Janine Forrester share their honest, faith-filled journey through fostering and adoption: the emotional highs and lows, the waiting seasons, and the ways God showed up in every unknown. They talk about how community makes all the difference, what it means to advocate for a child's best interest, and how to hold onto hope when the process feels heavy. Because foster care isn't about having it all figured out—it's about showing up with open hands and a willing heart. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Meet Mark & Janine 00:02:06 Why Foster Care Was Always Part of Their Story 00:04:40 Starting the Process & Getting Licensed 00:08:45 Letting Go of Control & Trusting God 00:10:28 Faith, Family, and the Power of Love 00:13:29 Preparing Your Family for a New Child 00:17:00 Finding Support & Building Community 00:22:28 The Gift of Respite Care 00:25:28 Pitfalls, Grace & Growth Along the Way 00:26:38 Scriptures That Anchored Their Journey 00:29:27 When You Feel Like Giving Up 00:32:51 Adoption as a Reflection of God's Grace 00:36:39 Strengthening Marriage & Serving with Compassion 00:38:37 Prayer for Foster & Adoptive Families 00:40:57 Closing Thoughts ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com

    42 min
  3. Hope, Healing, & Holy Surrender — Finding God's Purpose in Foster Care & Adoption

    10/29/2025

    Hope, Healing, & Holy Surrender — Finding God's Purpose in Foster Care & Adoption

    Foster care and adoption are beautiful callings—but they're also marked by heartbreak, hope, and holy surrender. In this deeply moving conversation, Elly Marroquin sits down with Dr. Allen & Rhonda Tennison to talk about what it truly means to love children for a season and trust God for their future. Dr. Tennison, who serves as the Theological Counsel for the Assemblies of God, and his wife Rhonda draw from years of ministry and personal experience as they open up about their journey through respite care, fostering, miscarriage, and failed adoptions—sharing how loss became the doorway to compassion and purpose. They unpack the differences between fostering, fostering to adopt, adoption, the vital role of the local church in supporting families in crisis, and the spiritual and emotional preparation needed to open your home—and heart—to a child. Whether you're exploring foster care, adoption, or simply want to better support those who do, this episode will remind you that every act of love plants seeds of healing that God will grow in His time. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Meet Allen & Rhonda 00:03:42 How Loss Opened the Door to Foster Care 00:04:40 Discovering Together for Good and the Power of Respite Care 00:06:40 Fostering vs. Adoption: Understanding the Difference 00:08:46 Why the Church Should Be at the Center of Foster Care 00:13:40 When Adoption Plans Fall Through 00:18:53 Healing After Heartbreak & Finding Hope Again 00:24:40 The Cost of Loving Deeply: "Parenting Is Choosing Heartbreak" 0027:05 Trusting God When You Have to Let Go 00:31:22 Saying Goodbye: The Bittersweet Side of Reunification 00:37:10 Preparing Spiritually and Emotionally to Foster 00:42:43 Partnership in Marriage: Knowing Each Other's Strengths 00:45:53 Preparing with Intentionality & Creating Moments of Connection 00:52:53 The Church's Call to Step Into the Gap 00:54:36 Closing Prayer for Families & Future Foster Parents                                                                                                             ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com    Follow Together for Good Instagram | @TFGood_Org Facebook | Together for Good Website | www.tfgood.org

    58 min
  4. Faith Over Friction — Turning Conflict into Connection

    10/14/2025

    Faith Over Friction — Turning Conflict into Connection

    Conflict happens—in our workplaces, our homes, and even in our churches. But how we handle it makes all the difference. In this insightful conversation, host Elly Marroquin welcomes back Brenda, a high school student navigator and longtime behavioral specialist, and Troy Renter, a lead pastor, licensed therapist, and network KidMin director. Together, they unpack what healthy and unhealthy conflict looks like, why some disagreements feel "real" to one person and not the other, and how bitterness can quietly take root when conflict goes unresolved. Drawing from their experiences in Ministry, therapy, and working with at-risk youth, Brenda and Troy share practical wisdom on navigating hard conversations, breaking unhealthy cycles, and teaching our children how to manage emotions with grace. This episode will remind you that healthy conflict isn't about who's right—I's about choosing understanding, forgiveness, and love that heals instead of wounds. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Meet Troy & Brenda Renter 00:04:54 Defining Conflict: What It Is and What It Isn't 00:08:35 Understanding Emotional Detachment 00:12:20 Hitting Pause: How to Step Back Before You React 00:15:29 Handling Conflict the Biblical Way (Matthew 18) 00:16:56 When Conflict Is Just a Misunderstanding 00:17:43 "Slow and Low": A Healthier Approach to Conflict Resolution 00:20:45 Teaching Age-Appropriate Conflict Resolution 00:28:10 Using Restorative Circles to Build Understanding 00:30:27 The Healing Power of Forgiveness 00:43:18 Final Takeaways & Gold Nuggets ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com

    48 min
  5. Seen, Heard, and Valued — Parenting with Presence

    09/23/2025

    Seen, Heard, and Valued — Parenting with Presence

    What every child longs for is to be seen, heard, and valued. Troy and Brenda Renter know this firsthand—Brenda as a high school student navigator and longtime behavioral specialist, and Troy as a lead pastor, licensed therapist, and district KidMin director. In their conversation with Elly Marroquin, they share how parents can build lasting trust and attachment with their kids by slowing down, listening deeply, and being present. From reframing "wild" as "energetic" to creating simple moments of connection, the Renters remind us that it's not about perfection or quantity of time, but the quality of presence that helps children of every age feel secure, understood, and loved. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Meet Troy & Brenda Renter 00:07:52 Why Connection Matters Most in Parenting 00:10:57 How Parents Can Validate and Affirm Their Kids 00:18:56 Finding Time to Connect as a Single Parent 00:19:58 Sunshine Circles: Simple Activities to Build Stronger Bonds 00:25:58 Biblical Examples of Connection and Relationship 00:28:20 Parenting Priorities: "Jesus and Java Are My Joy" 00:33:35 Staying Connected with Adult Children 00:39:17 The Power of Encouraging Notes and Handwritten Cards 00:40:31 Final Words of Wisdom for Deeper Connectio            ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com

    46 min
  6. When Moms Pray — Shaping Generations through Intercession

    09/09/2025

    When Moms Pray — Shaping Generations through Intercession

    Prayer is powerful—but sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. In this episode, Elly Marroquin sits down with Nonda Houston, National Director of AG Women, to talk about what it really looks like to be a praying mom in everyday life. From school drama and family challenges to the weight of injustice and discouragement, Nonda shares honest stories and practical ways to lift our children up in prayer. Together, they explore the beauty of praying Scripture, the importance of standing in the gap, and the strength that comes from pray groups and community.  If you've ever wondered if your prayer matters, this conversation is a reminder that even small beginnings can leave a lasting legacy. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 00:01:06 Meet Nonda 00:03:02 Why Matters 00:04:05 Conversations with God 00:04:44 Praying Scripture Over Our Kids 00:07:40 Knocking on Heaven's Door 00:09:07 Praying through School Drama 00:13:07 Standing in the Gap 00:18:05 What Does a Praying Mom Look Like? 00:20:56 Conquering False Expectations 00:24:55 Finding Strength in Prayer Groups & Partners 00:28:49 When You Feel Defeated or Discouraged 00:34:15 Teaching the Next Generation to Pray 00:37:37 Small Beginnings, Lasting Legacy 00:42:15 Closing                                                                               ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com    Follow AG Women Instagram | @agwomens Facebook | AG Women Website | www.women.ag.org

    46 min
  7. Faith That Lasts: The Legacy of Grandparenting

    08/26/2025

    Faith That Lasts: The Legacy of Grandparenting

    Parents and grandparents, your influence can shape faith for generations to come. In this uplifting episode, host Elly Marroquin sits down with Bob Cook—who, together with his wife Sherilyn, leads Senior Adult Ministries for the Assemblies of God (Springfield, MO). With honesty and heart, Bob shares the biblical calling of grandparents, why staying spiritually strong matters, and how to stay engaged with both children and grandchildren. Through stories that will make you smile and moments that may move you to tears, you'll be reminded of the lasting impact of love, connection, and faith. Whether you live close or far from family, this conversation will encourage you to leave a legacy that truly matters. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 00:05:16 Biblical Role of Grandparents 00:09:25 Grandparent Responsibilities in Faith 00:17:39 Leaving a Lasting Legacy 00:23:05 Connecting Across Distance 00:28:21 Sharing Your Faith Story 00:34:22 Loving Across Generations 00:38:21 Highlight from Bob's Journey 00:43:38 Final Thoughts and Closing                                            ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com

    50 min
  8. Starting Strong: Faith-Filled Parenting for the School Year Ahead

    08/12/2025

    Starting Strong: Faith-Filled Parenting for the School Year Ahead

    The first day of school—especially in a brand-new setting—can bring a swirl of emotions. In this encouraging episode, Elly Marroquin sits down with educator Laura Mooney to talk through how to approach the back-to-school season with calm, confidence, and faith. You'll hear practical tips for easing transitions, creating a peaceful rhythm at home, and helping your child feel seen and supported. No matter if you're sending off a kindergartener or a high school senior, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you're not alone—and that your presence matters more than you know. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 00:02:11 Preparing for the First Day of School 00:07:46 Back-to-School Transitions 00:12:18 Senior Year Parenting Tips 00:18:33 Supporting School Success at Home 00:24:08 Timing Tough Talks Thoughtfully 00:28:54 Starting Day with Blessings 00:37:41 Empowering Children in Faith 00:39:49 Biblical Truths for Parenting 00:47:46 Final Thoughts and Closing                                            ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com

    52 min
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Ignite Podcast dives into everything you need to hand down a foundation of faith to your children through coffee talk table like conversation. A blend of encouragement, practical experience, heart-to-heart dialogues, and biblical guidance. Each episodes provides valuable insights and practical tips, helping you raise life long followers of Jesus.

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