Best Jefferson Bethke Podcasts (2024)

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Launching Books and Living in the South with Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke 58:04

15d ago58:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke. We hear about their most recent move from Maui to Franklin, TN and how different the South is to Hawaii. Then we talk with them about both of their most recent books. First, we discuss Alyssa's new book that drops in September called When Doing It All Is Undoing You. After that we talk …

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The Impact of Storytellers with Chris Burgess 53:55

1h ago53:55

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In this conversation, we sit down with our good friend Chris Burgess. Chris is a Kingdom storyteller and has written and produced multiple documentaries highlighting what God is doing all over the world. Most recently he produced Home By Sunday, an amazing documentary about Casting Crowns. You will love hearing from Chris Burgess! Thanks again for …

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What Happens To Families When A Wife Earns More Than Her Husband (Patrick Bet-David Reaction) 49:03

5d ago49:03

49:03

Jeremy and April Pryor wade into the sensitive topic of what happens in marriages when a wife earns more money than a husband, and eventually becomes the "alpha". This conversation is a reaction to a recent video by Patrick Bet-David. Is it guaranteed to cause problems? What are the effects on family in a world where this is becoming increasingly c…

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The Inspiring Story of King's Ranch with the Fearless Lee Cooper 50:59

7d ago50:59

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In this episode, we sit down with Lee Cooper. Lee is the co-founder and chief visionary for King's Ranch. She shares with us a truly remarkable story of how Jesus led her and her husband to launch King's Ranch and gives a beautiful overview of how He has been using it for His glory. Lee also shares timeless wisdom with us about following Jesus, car…

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Fathers Are High-Agency Men With Generational Vision 37:35

12d ago37:35

37:35

Jeremy and Curt Storring react to Steve Irwin's multi-generational mission, then Jeremy finds the phrase he's been searching for to describe who a great father is today (especially compared to the "fun dad" as shown on Bluey and other modern media). On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:39 Steve Irwin's Multigenerational Family Vision 6:41 D…

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Raising Daughters Differently 58:33

19d ago58:33

58:33

Jeremy is joined by his wife April and their friends Jess and Brittany to react to a couple of recent Youtube videos about family and daughters in particular. First they tackle the question, how do we raise daughters differently from sons, particularly from the Family Teams perspective? Then they dive into the trad wife movement and ask what sort o…

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Finding Adventurous Worship with Aaron Williams 1:02:41

21d ago1:02:41

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In this episode, we sit down with worship leader Aaron Williams. Aaron is a recording artist and cheif visionary for The Way of Worship. We had a blast hearing his story of how he got into leading worship, about his most recent record deal, he shares about his new single "Abide" and launching The Way of Worship. Aaron even hits a few hot topic issu…

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Having Nerves of Steel with Tammie Jo Shults 58:29

29d ago58:29

58:29

In this episode, we sit down with Tammie Jo Shults. She was one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy. She is a retired commercial airline captain and worked at Southwest Airlines. She is also the author of the book, Nerves of Steel. She shares about a very tragic day for her in the air, and how the Lord carried her …

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Motherhood vs. The Infertile Cult of Self-Expression 52:03

1M ago52:03

52:03

Jeremy and April Pryor are joined by Annalisa Barraza, Holly Worley, and Jess Gonyea to discuss two topics surrounding motherhood and femininity, all through the Family Teams lens. First they react to whether there's a place for women to "be" in the family, when compared to working outside the home. Our culture has put "self-expression" as the high…

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Shepherding Our Children's Emotional Health with David Thomas 45:10

1M ago45:10

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In this episode, we sit down with the one and only David Thomas. David is a couseling therapist with Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, author of multiple books, podcast co-host, and holds the title of The World's Nicest Man (not really, but we think he should). This episode will not disappoint as David lays out wisdom for parents shepherd…

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Responsible Inheritance for Christian Fathers: How To Make It A Blessing, Not A Curse 46:56

1M ago46:56

46:56

Jeremy Pryor is joined by Chris Cirullo and Reilly Pilgrim to talk about inheritance. Inheritance is one of those issues that has been dealt with intentionally and maturely in many cultures for millennia...but Christians are generally really bad at understanding this. However, we can see by looking at the broader cultural narrative in which we live…

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Are Our Kids "Good Inside"? Christian Moms React To Dr. Becky Kennedy's Parenting Advice 54:43

2M ago54:43

54:43

Jeremy is joined by his wife April, Kristin Netting, and Jess Gonyea to talk motherhood and parenting advice, specifically in reaction to some of the ultra-popular mainstream parenting influencers giving their opinions out there. Can the advice of parenting "experts" like Dr. Becky Kennedy be reconciled with a Biblical worldview? Is it helpful? How…

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Ancient Wisdom That Heals The Modern Family 46:03

2M ago46:03

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Listen to Jeremy Pryor's Father's Day sermon to the Linked UP Church in Atlanta, where he explains how our modern idea of family is broken, while giving hope for the future by diving into God's original, ancient design for family. This talk is a great introduction to the Family Teams ethos and what we stand for, so we encourage you to share this wi…

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How Rumpelstiltskin Can Save You From Getting Into Debt And Ruining Your Life 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Jeremy Pryor is joined by his children Jackson, Sydney, and Elisa to talk about debt, and how young people today are getting so easily sucked into making horrible financial decisions that often lead to LITERALLY giving up their first born child as payment. They do all this by dissecting the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, which is absolutely packed wit…

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Psalm 46:10-11 The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 24:00

2M ago24:00

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:10-11 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us o…

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Dads React To Elon's Vow To Destroy The Woke Mind Virus 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Jeremy Pryor is joined by Chris Cirullo and Phil Cotnoir to react to the recent interview between Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk, specifically focusing on Elon's personal experience with the woke transgender mind virus, and his vow to destroy it. This is a must-listen interview for all dads, because it is fathers who have the responsibility to stand…

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Psalm 46:9- The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 18:53

2M ago18:53

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:9 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on In…

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Why Mature Dads "Coach" (Not "Babysit") Their Kids 43:15

3M ago43:15

43:15

Jeremy Pryor reacts to 2 recent videos on topics important for Christian dads to consider, joined by fellow dads Phil Goodwin and Phil Cotnoir. Today's discussion includes attachment theory, what the "ideal" or "mature" version of masculinity and fatherhood really looks like, how to become a coach (not a babysitter) as a father, and how to balance …

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Psalm 46:8 The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 14:14

3M ago14:14

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:8 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on In…

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Hope for Multigenerational Families 54:48

3M ago54:48

54:48

Jeremy and April are joined by 5 members of the Steward family to talk about how Jim and Jennifer built a tight-knit, successful multi-generational family team with 8 kids, 22 grandkids, and counting! This is an episode for anyone out there who feels like nobody gets your vision for a family team... For anyone who needs HOPE that the hard work you'…

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Psalm 46:7- The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 17:46

3M ago17:46

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:7 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on In…

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A Mom's Unique Role In Helping Her Husband Lead Well 47:54

3M ago47:54

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Jeremy and April Pryor are joined by friends Donna, Brittany, and Kristin to discuss a mother's role within the family team. They react to Zuby's recent comments on feminism, and just how different a family team that values feminine motherhood really looks (even in Christian circles), then talk about how April has intentionally turned her kids' hea…

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Psalm 46:6- The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 15:49

3M ago15:49

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:6 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on In…

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Raising Masculine, Christian Boys 51:49

3M ago51:49

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Jeremy Pryor is joined by Chris Cirullo, father of 5 boys, to talk about raising boys well. They react to a couple of topical and recent videos about how school feminizes boys, and whether to judge masculinity by the amount of "surplus value" you create in the world, then provide commentary and personal anecdotes on raising boys from their own live…

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Psalm 46:5- The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 16:24

3M ago16:24

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:5 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on In…

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Is There A Motherhood Ideal? 42:35

3M ago42:35

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We're excited to continue our motherhood series! Today Jeremy is joined by Michelle Akrami, Justine Cirullo, and Jess Gonyea. They react to a recent interview with Erica Komisar, where she laid out very counter-cultural but traditionally and logically obvious truths about motherhood, shame, attachment, and the cost of feminism. This episode will en…

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Psalm 46:4- The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 14:33

4M ago14:33

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:4 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on In…

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The 3 Step Pathway Out of Poverty 59:13

4M ago59:13

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In this episode, Jeremy Pryor uses the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk" to essentially train his son and daughter, live, on how to escape poverty as a family. He breaks down this timeless fairy tale, getting feedback from his kids along the way, and shares how a father can actually lead his family out of poverty, including the 3 steps you need t…

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Psalm 46:2-3 The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 23:09

4M ago23:09

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:2-3 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on …

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Abrahamic Hospitality 38:10

4M ago38:10

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Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Jeremy is joined by Phil Goodwin and Chris Cirullo to discuss Abrahamic Hospitality. Of the three Abrahamic religions, only one is commanded (in Hebrews) practice hospitality, yet it's the only one that …

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Psalm 46:1 - The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 24:07

4M ago24:07

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In this episode, Joy and Blake discuss Psalm 46:1 for The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on In…

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Family Identity 52:23

4M ago52:23

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Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Derek England joins Jeremy on the podcast today to talk about the importance of family identity, and how to practically find and utilize your family's identity. Derek is a husband and father, and current…

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Moms React To Harrison Butker Speech 47:13

4M ago47:13

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Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Jeremy and his wife April are excited to bring you episode 1 of our new series all about motherhood! Today we're joined by Michelle Akrami and Justine Cirullo, who just so happen to be the wives of some …

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The Word and the Wild Summer Challenge 19:58

4M ago19:58

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In this episode, Joy and Blake introduce The Word and the Wild Challenge! This challenge focuses on getting everyone in the Word this summer and in the Wild. Ya'll enjoy! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on Instagram and F…

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Modern Fatherhood... Is Actually Motherhood? 58:20

5M ago58:20

58:20

Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Jeremy is joined by Reilly Pilgrim, Tyler Graham, and Blake Smith to talk about the feminization of fatherhood and what type of support men should expect from their wives when they're going through a dif…

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Following Jesus as Miss Arkansas: A Delightful Conversation with Cori Keller 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

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In this episode we sit down with Miss Arkansas 2023 Cori Keller! We had so much fun talking with Cori about following Jesus as a public figure. We also talk about the trials she has faced in her life and specifically trials she faced during the Miss Arkansas competition. She shares with us how having a solid foundation in Christ has grown and stren…

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What Happens When You Ignore The Family's Design 49:07

5M ago49:07

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Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Jeremy is joined by Tyler Graham to discuss how to figure out what your family's mission actually is, then how to implement it. From the philosophical to the practical, Jeremy breaks down what we are des…

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Living Water to the Ends of the Earth - The Storyline of NeverThirst 46:01

5M ago46:01

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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Letourneau. He is one of the leaders of an amazing organization called NeverThirst - a non-profit focused on getting both water and Living Water to the nations. During our conversation we also talk about family discipleship and the blessings of raising Godly world-changers. Thanks again for listening! Journey …

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Should Fathers or Governments Protect Children? 27:19

5M ago27:19

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Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Jeremy, Cameron Akrami, and Curt Storring discuss the problem with "luxury beliefs" around screens, kids, and the family in general. Screens are incredibly destructive if left unchecked in the hands of o…

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Two Words from a Father - The Beautiful Story of David Dennison 38:53

5M ago38:53

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In this episode, we sit down with David Dennison to hear his wild story of Gospel transformation. He shares with us how two words his father said to him changed the entire trajectory of his life and formed every decision he made for nearly 30 years. His story goes everywhere but it lands in such a beautiful place. Thanks again for listening! Journe…

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A Five Generation Strategy 32:22

5M ago32:22

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Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Jeremy and April lay out a case study on what a family could look like after just 5 generations of faithfully obeying the Genesis 1:28 blessing. American society is so divorced from this ideal that it's …

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The Wild Road to Wyatt's Adoption with Brooke and Jonathan Hayes 52:19

5M ago52:19

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In this episode we sit down with our good friends Brooke and Jonathan Hayes as they share their incredible journey to adopting their son Wyatt from China. From financial hurdles, to language barriers, to medical issues this story will inspire you to remember that sometimes the road Jesus calls us to is a bumpy yet beautiful ride. Thanks again for l…

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Abrahamic Fatherhood 54:19

6M ago54:19

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Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. In this episode you will join Jeremy Pryor for a fatherhood round up!…

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Just Another Story about Going from The Mafia to Global Missions with Brent Meeks 45:03

6M ago45:03

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In this episode we sit down with our good friend Brent Meeks to hear his incredible testimony of going from complete rebellion to launching a global missions organization. How Jesus got him there is truly mind-blowing, or better, wild! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our…

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Weak Fathers & Devouring Mothers In the Modern Family 49:50

6M ago49:50

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Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. In this episode you will join Jeremy Pryor for a fatherhood round up!…

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Snoop Dogg and the Need for Gospel Affirmations 32:37

6M ago32:37

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In this episode we join our hosts Blake and Joy as they share how they discovered the value of affirmations and how the went about creating their own affirmations for their kids. They also give us helpful tools to help us craft our own Gospel affirmations for our children. Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at t…

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A Helpful Conversation about Children on the Autism Spectrum with Nathan and Brittany Anderson 43:48

6M ago43:48

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In this episode we sit down with our good friends Nathan and Brittany Anderson to discuss the blessings and complexities of having a child with Autism. This is a helpful conversation for both those who have children on the spectrum and informative for people who don't. We also get to talk about the adventurous and growing sport of over-landing! Tha…

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Exploring the Need for Mental Health with Mandy Young 52:13

6M ago52:13

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In this episode we sit down with Mandy Young to talk about her journey to become a mental health worker and the great importance of her work. We also discuss the stereotypes with mental health, the road blocks that many have to overcome, and that you don't need to be a complete wreck to start going to counseling. Thanks again for listening! Journey…

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A Former Everything: The Inspiring Transformation of Cody Campbell 1:03:51

7M ago1:03:51

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In this episode we sit down with our good friend Cody Campbell to hear his remarkable story of how Jesus transformed his drug-addicted atheist self into a flourishing Christian influencer and church staff member. Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER!…

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Tosha's Wild Journey Back to Her Kids (part 2) 49:16

7M ago49:16

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In this episode we hear part 2 of the Marotti's story from last week. We get to meet the birth mother of the twins they fostered and see what God was doing in her life at the same time. Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswild.com and signing up for our monthly INSPIRELETTER! You can also follow us on …

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