License To Parent With Trace Embry

In His Image So what are our kids supposed to think? What are we adults supposed to think when educated individuals are promoting their ideas as scientific fact? In light of God and his human creation, what does it really mean to be created “in His image?” Can we be proud and practicing LGBTQ+ proponents with God’s blessing? Interview with In His Image Director, Kendra White Kendra White is Director of In His Image and producer at American Family Studios. From directing faith-based films such as Summer Snow to writing AFA’s children’s animated series Ryan Defrates: Secret agent, Kendra has produced a wide variety of resources to inspire, uplift, and encourage Christian families. She began researching the topics discussed in In His Image two years ago and became increasingly burdened to speak out about these issues when she began noticing both family and close friends struggling with their gender and sexuality. “It became like a fire in my bones,” she says, “and I knew God was calling me to boldly proclaim

Gender, Sexuality, Sin, and the Church At the same time, accepting sinners cannot be the same thing as affirming sin. The church is to call every kind of sinner to repent. So how is the church to relate to those of the LGBT community? How are we to reach out with the gospel without being judgmental? Could it be that honest and patient relationships focused on gentle and kind conversations can help people understand what the Bible says about gender and sexuality, resulting in changed lives? Today, we’ll talk about a new documentary that will help start this conversation while being upfront and welcoming at the same time. Today we learn from God’s plan together, delighting in God’s plan for gender and sexuality. Interview with AFA President, Tim Wildmon Tim Wildmon is the President of the American Family Association and the Executive Producer of the documentary, In His Image. American Family Association is the parent ministry over American Family Studios. Delighting in God’s Plan for Gender & Sexuality What mak

In America today, pornography, at least as it has been traditionally defined, is everywhere. It’s not just a stack of naughty magazines sold from behind the drugstore counter anymore. Milder forms of it can be seen on billboards along the highway. Stronger forms are out in the open now too; right next to the candy rack at the local convenience store or gas station. That means that it’s not only in the line of sight of your children but well within their grasp as well. This isn’t even the worst of it! Many parents have retained the worst of it in their satellite or cable tv packages in high definition motion picture and living color. It leaves nothing to the imagination. Still worse, others have freely given their children their own private access to it. It travels with them to school, to play, and to bed each night via their smartphones. Protecting the eyes, hearts, minds, souls, and spirits of our kids against an ever-present socially acceptable poison is essential for parents today. Today we speak with

When we think of addiction we often think of young adults strung out on some kind of drug lying in an alley or a gutter in some city in America. Terms like “stoner” come to mind; someone with long greasy hair, disheveled, seeking that next fix. Drug addiction doesn’t always look like that. Drug addiction is only one addiction that our common enemy, the devil, uses to diminish our kids and our entire nation. These other addictions are a little less easy to spot at first. When it comes to our kids, it’s easy to justify or become complicit in activities that look like routine culture norms that can be life-controlling or addicting. Dr. Karl Benzio, MD is a Christian psychiatrist. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychology and Neurology. He has held several health system clinical director and management positions infusing his blend of spiritual faith with science to treat thousands. He loves to write, consult, and address the impact of a wide range of behavioral health issues and how to bring God’

When we think about raising our kids, teaching them civics is not the first thing we often think about. Unless of course, we’re talking about the civics class they may or may not be taking in school. If they are teaching civics in your child’s school, the question we should be asking is “by what standard is it being taught?” Love of country, our neighbors, and posterity has always been the great motivation behind civics in America. But what happens when school systems indoctrinate our kids to have disdain for our nation, especially for certain people groups within it? As parents, how should we respond when the foundation of our constitution is being challenged, especially when options such as socialism and even communism are being portrayed as better systems? Cheryl Chumley is an author, commentary writer, and the online opinion editor for The Washington Times. She is also a licensed private investigator of Chumley Investigations, LLC in Virginia. She is the author of the book, "Socialist Don’t Sleep: Christ

There is only one real God we can put our faith in. But God gave us free will. We are not his puppets. We can choose to accept him. This idea of faith and the idea that bad things happen in this world led to God sending you. So how are you leading your life? It’s time to put away the cellphone, text messaging, and video game. It’s time to get a real-life full of purpose and meaning. Walk away empowered and enriched. It’s so important that we come to the issue of violence from the critical perspective of faith-based. You have to take the bad stuff out before you can put the good stuff in. Dragging our kids to church once a week can’t simply overcome 40 hours of violent movies and video games. Today we continue the conversation on Grooming Our Kids for Love and Not Violence with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. He understands how the military trains to kill and warns of the real dangers to our children in today’s video games. If you missed Grooming Our Kids for Love and Note Violence Part I, be sure to listen in to

When we think of our kids being well-groomed, we think of issues tending to physical hygiene and dress; some things at least parents have some control over. Or to help our kids gain control over. There is grooming going on with our kids today that many of them, or their parents, are not even aware of. It’s the grooming that builds appetites in our kids; violent and sexual appetites built by the constant consumption of violent and sexually explicit video games, movies, and other forms of entertainment. It’s said, “you are what you eat.” Well, what we consume with our eyes and our ears shapes what we become too, and in ways you would never have imagined. Don’t think that your inability to ever imagine your child to become a violent killer or sexual pervert makes this ugly possibility an impossibility. Besides, how far down that path are you willing to go as a parent, and how do you know when you’ve crossed the point of no return? Violent tendencies and sexual perversion do creep up incrementally. Grooming ou

With this year brings so much change into our lives with the rearranging of our everyday lives because of COVID, do you think that we are unintentionally looking over our children and their needs? Have we let them fall victim to our culture because we have become complacent about all that has been going on? Sam Sorbo is an American actress who has played in films such as Bonfire of the Vanities, 20 Bucks and also starred in television series such as Chicago Hope and Hercules, where she met her husband Kevin Sorbo. Sam is the host of a syndicated radio show, The Sam Sorbo Show. She also speaks all around the country and is an author of many books, including “They’re Your Kids, An Inspirational Journey from Self-doubter to Homeschool Advocate”… She has also written many books with her husband Kevin, she is a mother and also homeschools her children. Parents And Homeschooling Episode Highlights: Do you believe that we have a systemic moral and spiritual problem in our society? Our opinions of right and

When discussing child rearing in this generation and for generations to come, the parenting concern that will always be discussed is digital technology. Do you believe that digital technology can affect our children every waking hour of every day for the rest of their lives? Tom Kersting is an expert in the field of mental health and families and parenting in the digital age. Tom is an author including the book “Disconnected, how to protect your kids from the harmful effects of digital dependency.” He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Saint Thomas Aquinas college, a Master’s Degree in Counseling and human development, a second Master’s in administration and supervision, both from Montclair State University, and a Phd in clinical hypnotherapy from Kona University. Parenting Technology Episode Highlights: What do you think can be done and needs to be done to restore sanity in our families and communities? Is there a connection between the generation of kids who grew up with digital

Many Christian parents around the world have raised their kids in Godless societies with no biblical standards and common sense for the last 2000 years. Could we be putting too much emphasis on common sense? How about when it comes to raising our children? John Rosemond is an American columnist with a pa parenting column syndicated in over 225 newspapers across the country. Mr. Rosemond is also a public speaker and an author of parenting books such as, “Grandma Was Right After All.” John hosted the nationally syndicated show, “ Because I Said So,” an American Family radio up until 2018. He is well known for his sound advice, his humor, and his relaxed style. He has been married for over 40 years with two children and 7 beautiful and well-behaved grandchildren. UnCommon Episode Highlights: Do you believe the primary responsibility in the raising of a child is to instill a biblical worldview within them? In today's society do you believe that parents try to avoid consequences to a child when they misb

The old saying, “he doesn’t have the sense that God gave a billy goat,” seems to be said more and more here lately. Do you think that common sense is lacking in a culture today? Do you believe that children learn common sense from watching others such as their parents? John Rosemond is an American columnist with a pa parenting column syndicated in over 225 newspapers across the country. Mr. Rosemond is also a public speaker and an author of parenting books such as, “Grandma Was Right After All.” John hosted the nationally syndicated show, “ Because I Said So,” an American Family radio up until 2018. He is well known for his sound advice, his humor, and his relaxed style. He has been married for over 40 years with two children and 7 beautiful and well-behaved grandchildren. Sense Has Become UnCommon Episode Highlights: How do you think we can come to any objective truth about common sense? Do you believe our culture struggles with defining good and evil for themselves? Is common se

Can you imagine in our culture today that so many musical artists do not believe in Christ? Do you see how the media glamorize evil in our world? Do you think they are brainwashing our children with today’s pop culture? Tina Marie Griffin grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin but in her 20’s went on to be a Hollywood actress. Tina Marie has appeared in numerous films and television programs but for the past 15 years or so she has been traveling and speaking around the globe to show how Pop Culture and how the media have been glamorizing the harmful behaviors without showing the consequences. She has spoken to audiences about positive media, friends, and choices that can lead to a successful life. Tina Marie and her husband Luke have 4 children and they are homeschooling parents. Pop Goes The Culture Episode Highlights: Do you believe the saying, “what one generation does in moderation, the next generation does in excess,” is true? Did you know that Steve Jobs did not allow Apple prod

In our culture today there are so many ways to access the internet, to open the doors of dangerous material that can damage our children, not just mentally, but socially, spiritually, and emotionally. How can you protect your child from today’s technology when they are given access in every way possible from school to church? Lance Black, Vice President of Gabb Wireless, is the father of 6 children and has one grandchild. He was born and raised in a small town in Utah where he learned what he calls his, “honest cowboy values,” which has guided him throughout his life. He graduated with a BS in computer science because of his love for technology and a few years later received his MBA. His family is the main reason he is passionate about keeping kids safe from technology. He says that too much tech to soon can be dangerous. The Smartphone Episode Highlights: Do you believe that smartphones could be harmful socially, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually? Knowing what you kn

During the COVID pandemic, many people have relied on technology for school, meetings, and even church. Do you believe our way of doing things has changed? Do you believe we have learned from this experience, especially for the future? Dr. Leslie Parrott and her husband, Dr. Les Parrott founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. They are both speakers as well as the New York Times best-selling authors. Dr. Parrot and her husband have written books such as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, and their latest, Healthy Me, Healthy Us, your relationships are only as strong as you are. What Happens Next Episode Highlights: Could there be a silver lining to what has happened during the COVID 19 pandemic? What changes do you think the pandemic has caused that we will never see go back the same? Do you think there will ever be normal again? In these confusing times, do you think there is more emotional drama than before?

Every wise parent knows the importance of exercising boundaries with their children, but when should our children be allowed to grow without boundaries? What areas of growth in their lives need no boundaries? Dr. Henry Cloud is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a BS in Psychology, he completed his PHD in Psychology at Biola University. Dr. Cloud is a New York best selling author where his book Boundaries, sold over 15 million copies worldwide. His latest book is called Growth Has No Boundaries. With or WIthout Boundaries Episode Highlights: What is the area of growth that parents should be concerned about in our culture today? Do you believe there should be boundaries in our children’s lives? Do you believe boundaries are positive or negative in their lives? How do you know as a parent that spiritual growth is present and taking place in our children? In our “everyone is a winner” culture, why do you think that its so hard for parents to see their chil

In our culture today so many things have changed and we are now faced with a dilemma that America as we knew it, no longer exists. What are some ways that we as parents can teach our children to have morals and values? Do you see us as America ever getting back to the true American dream? Alex McFarland is a speaker which has spoken in hundreds of locations around the world, he is also a writer, with his new book America Under Assault coming out in September and an advocate for Christian apologetics. Alex has preached in over 1500 churches in North America and Internationally and he has been featured in numerous national conferences. In 2006 Alex was named the 3rd president of the Evangelical seminary and college located in Charlotte NC. He once served as the 1st director of teen apologetics with Focus on the Family. A Melting Pot Episode Highlights: Do you believe the reality that we grew up in is the same reality our children are living today? Where have we gone wrong as a socie

Raising children in today’s society has been even more difficult than our parents ever dreamed, especially our daughters. What do you think are the challenges that our daughters face in our culture today? Do you believe that it is harder raising children now compared to 20 years ago? Dr. Meg Meeker has spent 30 years as a practicing pediatrician and she is the author of the best selling book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. She serves on the advisory board of the Medical Institute and is a fellow of the American Pediatrics. Dr. Meeker is an associate professor of medicine at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and she also shares a medical practice with her husband Walter, in Northern, MI. Her latest book is, Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture. Our Daughters Episode Highlights: Do you believe that sex and dieting are the two challenges that our daughters face in today’s culture? In today’s culture it seems that girls have stopped looking for good guys

It is not an easy job being a parent to any child, but even harder being a parent to a daughter. What are some parenting techniques you use to raise a daughter in our toxic culture? Are you discussing with your daughters about today's vial sexual marketing of and to young girls? Dr. Meg Meeker has spent 30 years as a practicing pediatrician and she is the author of the best selling book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. She serves on the advisory board of the Medical Institute and is a fellow of the American Pediatrics. Dr. Meeker is an associate professor of medicine at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and she also shares a medical practice with her husband Walter, in Northern, MI. Her latest book is, Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture. Strong Girls to Powerful Women Episode Highlights: Do you believe that girls have become victims in today’s toxic society? Do you think it has become hazardous to their mental health? Parents have a difficult time na

Postmodernism is basically a person creating his own reality and say this is what's real for me in my life and the result of that is that, not only have you created your own reality, but you have created your own morality. Do you agree with this analogy of what postmodernism is? What can you add or take away from this definition? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, along with his wife Beth, listened to what God told them and with hard work and dedication, not only to their family but to the Lord have a Premiere Christian Boarding School for teens in crisis. Not only is Trace involved with the day to day operations of the school, he also dedicates to teaching parents outside the gates of Shepherds Hill Academy how to parent is this postmodernism culture we live in today. Obeying God Episode Highlights: License to Parent is to teach parents outside the gates what is learned inside the gates of Shepherds Hill Academy. There are many programs that focus on families or ch