Bear Essentials
Summary: A behind-the-scenes look into the journey of Christian parenting. We’re Charlie and Kristina Matz and we're committed to raising our children according to God's biblical standards. Join us as we navigate the day-to-day decisions that every Christian parent faces. The Bear Essentials Podcast is brought to you by Bear & Squirrel, providing Tips, Tools, and Training to Confidently Navigate the Journey of Christian Parenting. Find out more at bear-squirrel.com.
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Is praise reserved only for the Lord? Should we praise our children? If so, how and when is it appropriate to praise our kids?
The stats on how much television we watch are mind-blowing. How can we rightly approach our nighttime routines, redeeming the time for godly pursuits?
It's easy to find ourselves "demanding" special treatment on our special day. What do our expectations tell us about our heart?
Dating your spouse is important but how do you "hack dating" when dating seems impossible? Here's five ways to make something happen without money or sitters.
Will I really care whether or not my kids at in the car a 100 years from now? Why is it so hard to accept that life is messy? How to balance the clean and the chaotic.
This week we discuss a recently difficult season and how we learned a lot by going through it. Is it wrong to admit something is hard? How is it not complaining?
This week we talk about the importance of choosing a Church for the right reasons. It's so easy to let our children lead when it comes to what Church we choose. How do we stay focused on the most important factors?
This week we review some lessons learned from a recent trip to Walker Canyon. When you have a family made up of different personalities, it's important to be flexible. How can we adjust expectations and put our family first?
This week we discuss 5 ways we get to know each our children. How can we strategically spend time developing deeper relationships?
This week we discuss 4 reasons we get to know our children individually and intimately. How we can protect and prepare each child by knowing them better.
This week we discuss 2 ways that our family is mindful of the media we consume. How do we decide what to watch? How can we use media to help our children think critically?
This week we discuss what life is like after baby number four, from Charlie's perspective. What's it like to live gracefully in a noisy home? How to balance attention with the other three children?
This week we discuss what life is like after baby number four, from Kristina's perspective. We're learning how to adjust expectations, trust more deeply in God, and ask the other children to help more often.
This week's question: How do you redeem a hectic day?
