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August 20, 2021

Title: Grandparenting Teens
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Deborah Haddix
with Deborah Haddix (www.deborahhaddix.com/)

Part 1 of 3

Grandbabies are great! Until they become teenagers – then the relationship seems to change overnight.

Deborah Haddix is a writer, speaker, and Christian life coach. She also serves as Resources Director for the Christian Grandparenting Network. Today she shares “Six Practical ideas for Grandparenting Teens”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do children change when they become teenagers? Deborah says this has a “yes” and “no” answer…

Does God intend grandparents to be involved in their teenage grandchildren’s lives?

Does the Bible address the role of grandparenting? Deborah gives several examples and says: “There are no passes on our Biblical role.”

How can Deborah help grandparents be more intentional in their grandchildren’s lives?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Grandparenting Teens
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Deborah Haddix
with Deborah Haddix (www.deborahhaddix.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can grandparents mentally and spiritually prepare to bond with their teenage grandchildren?

Is quality alone time important? They may act like they don’t want to spend time with you, but they really do! Take the time to do it.

What if we don’t have anything in common? How can we bond? Deborah says: “Consider their likes and preferences because they are much more likely to spend time with you if its around something they like and enjoy.”

Why is just being there to listen important – no talking back, no judging, no giving advice?

Can grandparents have house-rules without placing too many expectations?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Grandparenting Teens
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Deborah Haddix
with Deborah Haddix (www.deborahhaddix.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Where can grandparents go for more help with their teenage grandchildren? Deborah says to first stop thinking you’re alone! Connect with other grandparents in your church or neighborhood.

Click here for more information about Deborah Haddix.

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September 8, 2020

Title: Part 2 of 2 - Becoming Spiritually Deliberate
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How long was Pastor Ed Ethridge a full-time pastor? Was he always so passionate about the role of grandparents in their grandchildren’s lives?

Is Sunday School enough?

Back to Proverbs 13:4… How can parents/grandparents use this as a teachable moment?

Why do parents and grandparents need to use teachable moments like this as often as possible?

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September 7, 2020

Title: Becoming Spiritually Deliberate
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

God designed grandparents to come along side parents in the spiritual training of children. However, the concept that grandparents play a strategic role in the character and faith development of a grandchild is rare.

Pastor Ed Ethridge wants grandparents and parents alike to imagine what could happen if they came together, becoming more spiritually deliberate with the younger generation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has Pastor Ethridge personally witnessed parents and grandparents be positive and deliberate spiritual role models?

Can focusing on one simple scripture passage each week be a starting point? Terry uses Proverbs 13:4 as an example. How can grandparents use this verse as a teachable moment?

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April 3, 2019

Title: Kids Missing Heaven. Who’s Fault?
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Part 1 of 2

The sad truth: Recent research from Barna’s demonstrates that the world in which this next generation is coming of age is one that stands apart from that of their parents and grandparents. The post-truth world they inhabit no longer shares the same moral principles or societal values, leading to a more relativistic worldview among teens and a growing religious apathy.

The problem: Christianity today has less influence on Gen Z than on any previous generation.

Pastor Ed Ethridge will be discussing the important influence both parents AND grandparents have on the next generation. Pastor Ethridge is the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do our children and grandchildren face spiritual battles that we never faced? Pastor Ed believes the increase of peer pressure is one example…

Are Christian parents eager for their children and grandchildren to develop a lasting faith in Jesus as the Son of God?

OR are Christian parents more concerned with their kids getting good grades and excelling in extracurricular activities?

Who is responsible for the spiritual formation, nurturing, development, cultivation, promotion, and development of children? Teachers? The church? Friends? Television and movies? Or are YOU – the parent or grandparent – responsible?

What role does the Church have in partnering with parents and grandparents?

Are public schools spiritually dangerous places for Christian students? This is a loaded question with a loaded answer! Listen in!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Kids Missing Heaven. Who’s Fault?
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can the Church better equip parents and grandparents to fulfill their God-ordained role as the spiritual shepherds of their children and grandchildren? Pastor Ed references 2 Timothy and Proverbs…

While devotions are helpful, is the Bible the best “self help book”?

How can parents and grandparents begin to teach their children to love and follow Jesus Christ all the way to heaven?

Bottom line: What is more important: Success in the world or a real relationship with Jesus?

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March 28, 2019

Title: Disciple Making Grandparents
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Part 1 of 3

What is God’s attitude toward parenting and grandparenting?

What is your attitude towards your children and grandchildren? Grandchildren, especially, are a blessing. But, Do you believe that?

Dr. Josh Mulvihill is the author of “Grand Parenting”. He is also the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at RenewANation,  where he equips parents and grandparents to disciple their family and coaches church leaders to help them design Bible-based, Christ-centered family ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why do grandparents need to be more spiritually intentional with their grandchildren?

Did God create grandparents purposefully? Dr. Mulvihill reference Colossians 1:16… He also expands on the previous question…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Disciple Making Grandparents
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can grandparents remain active in their grandchildren’s lives? Is this possible when families live far away?

Is love spelled “TIME”?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Disciple Making Grandparents
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should grandparents offer to help their kids more often? Dr. Josh says: “Just show up!”

You can order a copy of Dr. Mulvihill’s books here.

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March 13, 2019

Title: Becoming Spiritually Deliberate
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Part 1 of 2

God designed grandparents to come along side parents in the spiritual training of children. However, the concept that grandparents play a strategic role in the character and faith development of a grandchild is rare.

Pastor Ed Ethridge wants grandparents and parents alike to imagine what could happen if they came together, becoming more spiritually deliberate with the younger generation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has Pastor Ethridge personally witnessed parents and grandparents be positive and deliberate spiritual role models?

Can focusing on one simple scripture passage each week be a starting point? Terry uses Proverbs 13:4 as an example. How can grandparents use this verse as a teachable moment?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Becoming Spiritually Deliberate
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How long was Pastor Ed Ethridge a full-time pastor? Was he always so passionate about the role of grandparents in their grandchildren’s lives?

Is Sunday School enough?

Back to Proverbs 13:4… How can parents/grandparents use this as a teachable moment?

Why do parents and grandparents need to use teachable moments like this as often as possible?

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February 27, 2019

Title: God’s Designed Purpose for Grandparents
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Over the past few weeks, we have been doing some programming on God’s purpose for grandparents. They are meant for more than giving their grandkids sugar and kisses.

Pastor Ed Ethridge loves being a grandparent and knows that his role in their lives is very important.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it the grandparent’s responsibility to help lead their grandchildren to the Lord?

Are churched kids starving spiritually?

Is heaven a real place? Is hell real? Is there only one road to heaven? Pastor Ed offers Scripture to explain…

Must parents and grandparents become more spiritually intentional with their children and grandchildren?

What is Pastor Ed’s suggestion for grandparents to get started on the path of becoming more spiritually intentional with their grandkids?

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February 25, 2019

Title: The Gospel Shaped Grandparent
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Cavin Harper
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Part 1 of 2

What does it mean to be a Gospel Shaped Grandparent? Cavin Harper has five essentials every grandparent must know and follow.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Cavin is a grandparent so he definitely has some experience in this area. When he was writing his book, however, he had a difficult time finding useful information. What did he do? Where did he turn to for help?

Do our grandkids need more from their grandparents then gifts, sugar, and a good time?

Did God design grandparents with a spiritual purpose? Cavin quotes Deuteronomy 4:9…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Gospel Shaped Grandparent
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Cavin Harper
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does “Gospel Shaped Grandparent” mean?

Listen as Cavin Harper discusses the five essentials every grandparent must follow:
1. Clear grasp of the gospel
2. A new way of thinking and living
3. Sharing the gospel with family is priority #1
4. Hope in the promise of God
5. Pray. Pray. Pray. And pray some more

You can learn more about Gospel Shaped Grandparenting here.

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February 8, 2019

Title: Why Did God Make Grandparents?
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Part 1 of 3

The vision of Gospel Shaped Family is to transform the lives of children by equipping the church and home for family discipleship with a biblical worldview at the center. GSF works with the four primary spiritual influences in the life of young people: parents, grandparents, educators, and church leaders. GFS is passionate to see young people treasure Christ, live according to the Bible, and transform the world for the sake of Christ.

Dr. Josh Mulvihill is the author of several grandparenting books. You can learn more here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is being a grandparent more than giving their grandchildren sugar, kisses, and gifts?

How has today’s culture defined the role and responsibility of grandparents?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Why Did God Make Grandparents?
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When asked what their role as a grandparent is, how do many respond?

Should grandparents be more spiritually intentional with their grandchildren?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Why Did God Make Grandparents?
Topic: Grandparent: Be Intentionally Spiritual

Discussed by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
with Gospel Shaped Family (www.gospelshapedfamily.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is “godly grandparenting” and “ungodly grandparenting”?

Why is Colossians 1:28-29 important to know and meditate on?

“²⁸Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. ²⁹For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.”

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