When Should They Get a Phone? - Tech and Our Children
Stand Firm Parents
How do we protect and empower our kids in today’s digital world? Jake McCandless and Jon Dobson dive into the tough questions about kids and smartphones in this must-listen episode. They discuss why maturity, not just age, should determine when your child is ready for a device, and share seven critical questions parents need to ask. From setting boundaries to creating trust, this episode equips parents with practical tools for navigating the challenges of raising kids in a tech-saturated world. What You’ll Learn: The seven questions to assess your child’s readiness for a smartphone. How...
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Marriage: There is Hope
Stand Firm Parents
About This Episode: In this transformative episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless engages with Kayla Norris in a revealing conversation about the profound influence of marital relationships on effective parenting, especially within the context of neurodiversity. They explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating a marriage when one partner is on the autism spectrum and how these dynamics affect parenting. What You’ll Learn: Understanding Neurodiversity: Insights into the unique challenges and needs of neurodiverse marriages. Marital Communication: Strategies for enhancing...
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What Should I Believe about Israel
Stand Firm Parents
In this insightful episode, Stand Firm Parents host Jake McCandless explores Israel’s significance in the Bible and its impact on our children's faith. Jake, passionate about helping families build a resilient faith foundation, addresses why understanding Israel matters deeply in today's world, especially amidst rising anti-Semitism and the complex portrayal of Israel in current events. Key Takeaways: - Why Discuss Israel with Our Kids? Jake explains the historical and theological relevance of Israel throughout the Bible, encouraging parents to equip their children with...
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Israel and Our Children: Children's Perspective of Israel
Stand Firm Parents
In this special episode, host Jake McCandless invites his daughters, Addison and Andrea, to recount their family’s transformative journey to Israel. Together, they share memories, spiritual moments, and the profound impact this trip had on their faith. From visiting sites like the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea to experiencing the emotional weight of Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, this episode provides a heartfelt exploration of faith in action. Whether you’re considering a pilgrimage to Israel or simply seeking ways to strengthen your family’s faith, this episode will inspire you....
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Lessons from the Persecuted Church
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In this powerful episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless sits down with Todd Nettleton, the voice behind Voice of the Martyrs and host of the VOM Radio show. They explore the realities of Christian persecution worldwide, what it means for parents raising the next generation in faith, and how we can stand firm in our beliefs. Todd shares inspiring stories from persecuted Christians around the globe and offers practical ways to prepare our families for the challenges that might lie ahead. Key Takeaways: 1. Understanding Persecution: Todd explains how persecution is a biblical reality and...
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Israel and Our Children: Antisemitism and the Next Generation
Stand Firm Parents
In this powerful episode, host Jake McCandless dives deep into the alarming rise of global anti-Semitism and its effects on the younger generation with special guest, Charlotte Korchak, Senior International Educator at Stand With Us. Charlotte, who grew up between the U.S. and Israel, shares her unique insights into the history and modern-day challenges of anti-Semitism, particularly its manifestations on college campuses and across social media platforms like TikTok. They discuss how today's anti-Semitism has become global and pervasive, affecting Jews in unprecedented ways. Charlotte peels...
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Israel and Our Children: On the Ground in Israel
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless takes listeners on a journey to Israel to explore the current situation on the ground. With special guests Daphne and Andrew Kirk of Generation to Generation Ministries, who have been actively supporting Israel through trips since the October 7th attacks, the episode dives into their ongoing work and the importance of standing in solidarity with Israel. The Kirks share firsthand experiences from their multiple visits to Israel, emphasizing the powerful impact of simply being present and offering comfort during such...
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Israel and Our Children: Israel Impacts Their Faith
Stand Firm Parents
In this crucial episode, host Jake McCandless delves into a topic that is shaping our children’s faith—Israel's ongoing conflict. Jake explores the profound impact that media coverage of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel and its aftermath has on young minds. He emphasizes the influence of social media and campus protests, noting how the messaging around this conflict is heavily skewed and anti-Israel. Jake makes the case that Israel is more than a political topic—it's a spiritual battleground. Every page of the Bible relates to Israel, making its current struggles essential for...
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Parents as Disciplemakers: Just Start Somewhere
Stand Firm Parents
In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless discusses the challenges and importance of being intentional about discipleship within the home. He emphasizes the need to start somewhere, even if it’s small, and shares practical advice on how to integrate faith into everyday family life. Key Discussion Points: The Overwhelm of Discipleship: Many parents feel overwhelmed by the idea of discipling their children, often leading to inaction. The importance of being intentional about guiding children in their faith. Starting Small: The episode’s main message is to "just start...
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Parents as Disciplemakers: Parents, We Are Important
Stand Firm Parents
In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless dives deep into the critical role that parents play in the spiritual formation and discipleship of their children. Joined by special guest Dr. Jonathan Cofer, a seasoned student pastor at Antioch Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas, the conversation highlights the importance of parents as the primary disciple-makers in their children's lives. Key Takeaways: Family Discipleship: Dr. Cofer emphasizes that the concept of family discipleship, although often overlooked, is rooted deeply in Scripture. Parents are called to be the main...
info_outlineThe previous episode shared research and evidence that giving our children a better story—a bigger story of Christianity—would help them have a faith that lasts. Talking about our “story” is trendy, we see it and hear it often, but what truly makes a story great. To breakdown this idea of giving a better story, Jake invited his literary agent, Cyle Young, on to talk about what makes a great story. Leaning into Cyle’s knowledge in the writing world as an author and one of the leading agents in the business, we are able to dissect how to guide our children into a deeper following of Christ. Cyle surprises Jake with his answer, which not only throws Jake off in the interview, but reshapes the entire coming season of Stand Firm Parents.
Stand Firm Parents is a resource from Stand Firm led by pastor and author Stand Firm Jake, Jake McCandless, who has been on a journey the past ten years to help believers around the globe hold on to their faith—to stand firm. Learn more at www.standfirmministries.com.
Creating tools for their parenting goals, Jake authored the first traditionally published children’s book on the return of Jesus entitled Jesus and His White Horse.
Cyle Young is a renowned literary agent and award-winning author of over 20 writing awards. When not writing or representing books, Cyle travels across the U.S. speaking at many conferences, including regional writers’ conferences in OH, MI, NC and GA, hosted by his own company, Serious Writer Inc., http://www.seriouswriter.com. Cyle is passionate about training writers through in person instruction and through his on-line writing school, Serious Writer Academy, http://www.seriouswriteracademy.com.
You can find out more about Cyle at his website https://www.cyleyoung.com.
Along with being deeply rooted in the writing world, Cyle is a pastor. He also is a leading online gamer. He streams regularly as Dadventurer with his kids. Through this endeavor, he is positively impacting kids across the globe. Cyle also is a member of the college football national championship Michigan Wolverine team.