#110: Bring Out The Best In Your Kids

How do we bring out the best in our children? The Bible teaches 5 ways to help your kids be all that God has created them to be. I also share some of my Memorial Day weekend events. Music for this week's podcast is "On The Beach (In The Summertime)" by The Fifth Dimension.

#109: Five Conversations Parents And Children Must Have

We talk about the five purposes of our lives and how we teach these truths to our children using 5 key questions. The music for this week's podcast is "Happy Birthday" by DJ Bobo.

#108: Eight Truths Every Child Needs To Know

On this 108th edition of the CR Audio Podcast I talk about planning for our Mother's Day service yesterday, about partnering with Pastor Steve to lose 100 pounds of unneeded weight between the two of us, and our decision to offer a Vacation Bible School in August. This week's Mother's Day sermon comes from the Lord's Prayer, where we learn eight truths parents should teach their children about God.

The music for this week's podcast is the themesong from the TV show, "Everybody Loves Raymond."

#107: Four Jobs Of The Parent

In this week's podcast I talk about the great Sunday we had at Church Requel and then share Sunday's talk to the congregation. This is the second talk in our Raising Amazing Kids series. There are four fundamental jobs for the parent, according to the Bible. #1 - Prepare your kids for life. #2 - Protect your kids in storms. #3 - Play with your kids for fun. #4 - Point your kids to God.

I Am A Child Of God

Join Pastor Mark as we talk about the consequences of being a child of God. What would 2012 be like if every morning, when you wake up, you hear God's Spirit whisper to you: "You is smart. You is kind. You is important?"

Children and Parents

Why should children obey their parents? What are six ways children can honor their parents? With what 3 things should parents raise their children? These questions are all answered by Mark Pierce of Church Requel in this study of Ephesians 6:1-4.

Romantically Challenged - Part 1

God's Word has some great advice for the romantically challenged. We learn 3 parts of God's plan for real romance and we receive 4 hints for making the most of every opportunity. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel in this study of Ephesians 5.

5 Setback Lessons Dads Should Teach Children

Setbacks are normal in life, yet we like to protect our children from failure. What should we be teaching our kids about setbacks and progress? Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel as we study Philippians 1:12-18

M.O.M.

What makes for a great mom (or a great dad?) Moms that Model, moms that Observe, and moms that Motivate. Join Pastor Mark for this Mother's Day 2010 talk.

LOST: Radical Love

What is so radical about our heavenly Father's love for us? Join Pastor Mark Pierce for part 5 of LOST as we study Luke 15:17-24.

LOST: Volte-Face

Volte-Face means an about face, a u-turn. If we are LOST, a u-turn is usually a good idea. The Biblical word for this is repentance. In part 4 of LOST, join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel for the six-step process of repentance we learn from the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.

Sermon: "How to Bring Out the Best in Your Kids - Part 2"

We conclude our parenting series today by talking about trusting kids with responsibility, correcting them without condemning them, and loving them unconditionally. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we consider how to be a great parent!

Sermon: "How to Bring Out the Best in Your Kids"

How do you bring out the best in your kids? Today we talk about the importance of accepting their uniqueness and affirming their value. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel for part 2 of how to be a model parent.

Sermon: "How to Be a M.O.D.E.L. Dad"

How can you be a M.O.D.E.L. Dad? Or Mom? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study 5 principles of great parenting on Father's Day 2009.