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Marriage & Parenting

Marriage & Parenting

The Problem With Man’s View of Sex

Throughout history, the “anything goes” view of sex has led to the destruction of individuals and even societies. This is why parents can’t trust the media and schools to teach their children about relationships and intimacy. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that the only way to have a healthy sexual bond is to follow God’s Word and his direction for purity and marriage. It’s vital that moms and dads take time to talk about this subject with their kids before it’s too late.

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Teaching Children About the Consequences of Sexual Sin

It’s hard for teenagers to understand the consequences of sexual sin until it’s too late. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain how they use the Bible to teach their children the importance of staying pure. Since Scripture reveals the blatant sins of major characters, it provides parents the ability to talk about the hardship caused by fleshly sins and the redemption God offers to those who break His commands and repent.

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Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Drug Use Today

Teenagers are dying because of recreational drugs like never before. According to the CDC, “The rate of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids in 2021 was nearly 22 times the rate in 2013.” With an increase in the availability of illegal fentanyl, it's even more serious, as death can come after just one use. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that this should be a wake-up call for all of us. It’s vital that we talk with our kids today about the dangers of chemical substances. This important message includes information on how to start this conversation, and how to know if your teen is already experimenting. Watch to learn more.

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Help Your Kids Avoid Drugs and Other Teenage Problems

When your kids become teenagers, the world will present them with a plethora of temptations, including recreational drugs. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that the best way to help your children avoid this sin is to teach them self-control and wise decision-making skills at a young age. The Holcombs demonstrate how this invaluable teaching works in their family.

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Our Children Belong to the Lord

One of the hardest truths every mom and dad must learn is that the children whom the Lord has blessed you with belong to Him, not you. That includes the government and anyone else who feels a sense of ownership. God has chosen you to raise and instruct His children, and He will help you to do the job effectively. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain how trusting the Lord influences their decisions as parents.

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Training Children to Be Peaceful in an Age of Violence

Today’s kids have had to face the fear of a global pandemic, school shootings, human trafficking, and so much more. Parenting through these trials is hard work, but it’s critical. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain how moms and dads can help their children experience inner peace and courage no matter how big difficulties become. Their insights are from the devotion titled, “The Roller Coaster of Life” in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents.

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Parenting With Positive Media Messages

Shielding our children from harmful entertainment isn’t just about prohibiting them from watching destructive images. Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that it’s also about filling their minds with positive messages. In this video, they share some of their ideas.

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Not of This World

Parents face a daunting and often discouraging assignment. The barrage of evil that our children encounter daily is unrelenting and extremely hard to battle against. This is not new, but it does seem harder to raise children today than 30 years ago. Matt and Ariel Holcomb understand this challenge and have an important message to help you lead your kids through the firefight. In this new video, the Holcombs explain why it’s critical to keep your family focused on what’s most important.

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When It Comes to Your Children, Be Vigilant, Be Prepared

Parents must be vigilant in protecting their children against threats and attacks in various forms. Moms and dads also need to be prepared for the unexpected. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb share an experience they had with one of their kids and how they resolved it.

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A 24/7 Assault on Our Children

There’s a full-blown assault on our children today, making parenting even more difficult—especially for those raising teenagers. The Internet and smartphones, pornography, homosexuality, transgenderism, and a host of other pressures are a 24/7 threat. But the Scriptures give us everything we need to combat these evil forces. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb offer powerful insights for moms and dads to handle the secular influences that their kids are exposed to.

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