Your child has a smartphone - what now?  The Youth Team is joined by Derrick Willard, a leading expert in Digital Citizenship to talk about all things technology. We pray this episode provides hope and encouragement for this sometimes difficult-to-navigate topic. For helpful resources, visit https://myersparkumc.org/podcast/#beyond

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Trust & Technology

Join Amy Jo Alspaugh and her brother, Rev. Edwin Terrence Alspaugh, a licensed clinical professional counselor, as they discuss ways to encourage resilience in children. Learn how to support your children as they develop the tools they need to go through life's challenges.

Sparking Resilience

 It is no secret this season has felt heavy, and to be honest there seems to be less hope everyday. Sarah reminds us Hope is a spiritual discipline and practices it with Jason and Mary Helen from the youth team! Join us as we hope for 2022 together.

Hopes for 2022

Being a parent today is arguably harder than ever. The pressures and expectations are at an all-time high. We are burned out, disconnected and exhausted. During this podcast you will learn how to recognize what's causing the pressure, where the expectations are coming from, and how to get your authentic self back in the driver's seat. Once at the wheel, you'll be able to start living a life that is full of connection, ease and joy.

Finding Your Authentic Self

 In a generation where more and more young adults leave the church after they graduate, Will Thames sets the example for what a faith journey looks like in the "next" stage of life. Join us as Will shares his gift of music, adoration for his grandfather and love of God's church in this week's episode.

Continuing Legacies with Will Thames

Amy Jo and Jason talk about their in-person parenting series based on the book Playing for Keeps: Six Things Every Kid Needs. Spoiler alert! Every child needs time, love, words, stories, communities, and fun whether they are in preschool, elementary school, middle school, or high school. We hope this podcast will you get you excited for the series and support you on your parenting journey. Beginning January 30, join Amy Jo and Jason on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. in Francis Chapel to learn and grow together. Registration is appreciated but not required, and there is no cost for this series. Click here to sign up.

Six Things Every Kid Needs

Join Amy Jo and Jason as they sit down with our very own Rev. Taylor Pryde Barefoot to talk about the Advent season. They invite you to take a break from the craziness so you can encounter God as a family, both at home and at church, through our many offerings in December.

Advent: Home

Learn from parents who have been there, done that and blazed the trail for the rest of us. Amy Jo is joined by two parenting veterans, Nancy Harrall and Ellen Spence, who are here to answer your questions and provide reassurance. Parenting is hard work, but you can do hard things. This conversation will give you the strength, encouragement and humor you need for your parenting journey. If you need a reminder that "this too shall pass", this is the podcast for you!

Experienced Parents Offer Encouragement and Wisdom

 This week we are joined by the youth team along with Emma and Jake. We recap our first beach retreat back in two years sharing lots of laughs, memories, and insights from the weekend at Holden Beach. This episode was a joy to record and we hope you enjoy it too!

High School Beach Retreat Recap

Giving for God with Allen Walworth

 Amy Jo revisits our conversation on children and anxiety, this time joined by Kim Enicks, a licensed therapist and clinical social worker. Kim works with children and adults and has comforting words and advice to help us all. She believes that mindfulness and self-care are more than buzzwords -- they are necessary in order for parents to be able to take care of their families.

Children and Anxiety Pt. II

Today we talk to several of the students who attended our Middle School Youth retreat. We get to know God and each other better through fellowship, games, and tacos! Hear children from the retreat talk about their experience, ministry, and some of the biggest lessons they learned.

Middle School Retreat Recap

Building committee member Rick Magee is here with Amy Jo and Jason to unveil the plans for the new building. He's excited to share about this significant space for ministries, mission partners, connectivity and building community. Rick and his team have been hard at work and can't wait to share the exciting plans for what we hope to build. "This is not a building for now -- it is a building for now and the future." 

Rick Magee Unveils the New Building Plans

 Graduated Senior Margaret Barr joins us to share about her faith journey on staff with Mountain TOP after high school.

Mountain TOP with Margaret Barr

Get to know your Children's Ministries team through a lightning round of questions and lots of laughter, too. We love children and are excited to partner with you. Learn more about each of us and the joy we bring to Children's Ministries.

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