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In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna talk with Faith Chang about Christian perfectionism in parenting. Faith is a pastor’s wife and mom of 4 who works with Westminster Books and serves on the editorial board of the SOLA Network. She is also the author of the book Peace Over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You’re Never Good Enough. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Faith discuss what exactly Christian perfectionism is and how it tends to manifest itself in our parenting. They also share advice for parents who see their own children struggle with perfectionism. Weary parents who constantly fear failing their children will be encouraged to rest in God’s sovereignty and his invitation to “come and rest."Resources:Peace Over Perfection by Faith ChangCheck out more Rooted resources on gospel-centered parenting here.Anxiety: Finding the Better Story  by Liz Edrington Parents, we hope you’ll join us for our 2024 conference in Dallas, TX.  Follow us @rootedministry!

Rooted introduces a new podcast focused on youth ministry in an Asian American context. It features a rotating panel of youth ministers who will talk about issues affecting Asian American youth and anyone ministering to them, whether in the home or in the church. This episode is a sample of what you will hear. The first full episode is available now at RootedMinistry.com/Podcasts. Or subscribe to the Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable wherever you listen to podcasts. Bios of PanelistsDorothy Lau Dorothy is the youth director at the Chinese Bible Church of Maryland (Rockville, MD) in the Washington D.C. metropolitan. She is passionate to serve the Lord through discipleship, musical worship, administration, and multimedia. Dorothy is a massive foodie, enjoys cooking for loved ones, and delights in trips to her home city of Chicago.Huey Lee Huey Lee has been serving the local church in the youth ministry context for over 15 years, and holds a Masters of Divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary. He currently serves as a Pastor of Youth Ministry at Christ Central Presbyterian Church in Centreville, VA. He is married to his beautiful wife, Alice, and they are parents to 4 sons: Matthew, Ethan, Christian, and Lucas. He loves reading, Korean food, a good cup of coffee, and the growing pains that come with learning to play golf.Justin WongJustin serves as the Pastor of Youth at Chinese Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has worked with students, parents, and families for the past 23 years. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with a biology degree and later received his Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently finishing his Masters of Theology and Doctorate of Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married Tina and they have two girls, Ella and Mia.Terrence ShayTerrence serves as the Family Pastor at First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut, located in Los Angeles County with the largest Asian population in the US. He has grown up in the immigrant church and believes unashamedly in its role to fulfill Jesus’ call to make disciples across all cultures and generations. He is gladly married to Regina and forever growing as a father of three children from middle school to college. He will go out of his way to cheer on LA sports (Lakers, Dodgers, UCLA Bruins) and to engage in a meaningful conversation. Follow us @rootedministry!

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron talks with special guest Jennifer Kvamme, author of More to the Story: Deep Answers to Real Questions on Attraction, Identity, and Relationships. As a 21-year veteran youth worker, wife and mom of 3, Kvamme sees that issues of sexuality and gender have become central to the faith development for teenagers. She wants her teenage readers to understand that God's design for male and female really is good news, that sexuality does not equal identity, and that the narrative of creation, fall, and redemption sweeps us into the great story of Jesus.Resources:More to the Story: Deep Answers to Real Questions on Attraction, Identity, and Relationships by Jennifer Kvammerelated articles by Jennifer: A Bad Trade: Helping Teenagers See Sexual Sin ClearlyParents, Let’s Reframe the Sexuality ConversationOrder Anxiety: Finding the Better Storyby Liz Edrington today! Join us at Rooted 2024 October 24-26 in Dallas Texas! Follow us @rootedministry!

In this follow-up episode, Cameron interviews Anna about her book, The Grace of God from Single-Parent Families, with a particular emphasis on how brothers and sisters in Christ can serve single parents in their communities and churches. For married parents and singles, being aware of the particular challenges single parent families face is the first step towards understanding how to love their families well.Resources:God’s Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade HarrisSome Blunt Challenges to the Church About Single Parents by Eric TonjesRooted Youth Ministry Podcast Episode on Growing Up with a Single ParentJoin us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas, TX, October 24-26 Follow us @rootedministry!

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron interviews Anna about her life as a single mom raising 3 sons after the death of her husband. They talk about the challenges single parents face, at home and in church, and the goodness of God to single parent families.Resources:God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade HarrisAnxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz EdringtonRooted Youth Ministry Podcast Episode on Growing Up with a Single ParentJoin us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas, TX, October 24-26. Follow us @rootedministry!

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna urge parents to talk to their children about heaven. It's helpful to have these conversations throughout our everyday lives, so that we are not just explaining what the Bible says about heaven when a loved one (or a pet) dies. In this episode, Cameron and Anna break down the what, the why, and the how of having these important spiritual conversations. "I do think there is something we can learn from kids... hear these stories."Resources:Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life On Earth by Cameron ColeHeaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home (Clear Answers to 44 Real Questions About the Afterlife, Angels, Resurrection, and the Kingdom of God) by Randy AlcornHeaven: Your Real Home...From a Higher Perspective by Joni Eareckson TadaJoin us at Rooted 2024 in Dallas, October 24-26! Follow us @rootedministry!

In this special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss Cameron's new book Heavenward: How Eternity Impacts Your Life on Earth. In particular, how does a biblical view of heaven impact how you parent your children? For parents who have a child in heaven, you'll find the same comfort Cole found in the writing of Paul. For parents whose children are on earth, you'll discover how a heavenward view will lend depth and richness to your view of raising your children."Eternity sheds light on the finitude of this life, and it forces us to be intentional."Resources:Join us in Dallas October 24-26 for Rooted 2024!Heavenward: How Eternity Impacts Your Life on Earth by Cameron ColePurchase Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today. Follow us @rootedministry!

Tune in to a fascinating conversation where host Cameron Cole interviews author Samuel James about his new book, Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age. You'll want to hear his discussion of "content vs. form"; "software vs. hardware," prompting us to ask the question: how is the technology itself- not just the content we view- shaping our loves, our views of what life should be like?"The internet is a major secular liturgy."Resources:Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online AgeYou Are What You Love by James K.A. SmithThe Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas CarrYou're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News by Kelly KapicThe Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries by Sara HagertyJoin us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas, October 24-26!  Follow us @rootedministry!

In this episode, Cameron and Anna are excited to sit down with guest Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition. As an astute thought leader for Christians wrestling with contemporary culture, Hansen shares what he has seen and heard about the impact of smartphones and social media on children and teenagers. He invites us to trust God, but also to be informed and make wise decisions to protect our children. You won't want to miss this episode!"It's easy in these conversations to come across as analog or Amish, and that might be a good decision for a lot of people, but it's about learning to control those things so that they don't control you, to use them so they don't use you, and to understand that there are people who get paid a lot more money than you do, who are a lot smarter than any of us, who are trying to grab that attention, that we have to demand to grab back."Resources:Collin Hansen The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtGenerations by Jean TwengePurchase Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today.   Follow us @rootedministry!

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna encourage parents whose kids are NOT HAPPY with the family rules regarding smartphones. We hope this episode will help you hold the line for your child's good."Listening well and showing compassion is going to go a long way towards staying connected with your child."Resources:Join us at Rooted 2024 in Dallas Texas, October 24-26!Purchase Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today. Follow us @rootedministry!