The Families First Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Families First Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/66d. Total Eps: 9

Equipping parents and caregivers to support resilient faith in the lives of their kids.

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🇺🇸 USA - religion
10/11/2025
#81
🇺🇸 USA - religion
09/11/2025
#58
🇺🇸 USA - religion
08/11/2025
#37
🇺🇸 USA - religion
07/11/2025
#33
🇺🇸 USA - religion
15/08/2025
#87
🇺🇸 USA - religion
09/06/2025
#78
🇺🇸 USA - religion
08/06/2025
#49
🇺🇸 USA - religion
07/06/2025
#59
🇨🇦 Canada - religion
19/04/2025
#92
🇨🇦 Canada - religion
18/04/2025
#74

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https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
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https://arlenepellicane.com/podcasts/
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https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/the-gospel-gods-plan-for-me
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Episode 3: The Things I Learned From My Parents

Episode 4

Monday, September 23, 2024 • Duration 01:03:11

When you are a kid, you imagine a day when you can do things your way and not like your parents want. However, as many of us have learned, there comes a day when you are thankful for the lessons your parents and grandparents taught. Listen in on this special podcast featuring Bishop Duke & Shirlene Stone and Bishop Scott & Brenda Gillum as they share the pieces of their faith heritage they received from their parents as well as their hopes and dreams for the future state of parenting and grand-parenting.

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Episode 2: Raising Girls

Episode 3

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 • Duration 50:14

Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with moments of joy, growth, and discovery. For Christian parents, the experience of nurturing girls in the faith is a significant assignment, offering blessings and unique complexities. We all share goals of instilling Christian values, navigating faith, fostering confidence, and nurturing a deep connection to God.

On the second episode of the FAMILIES FIRST PODCAST, special guest Melissa Minter shares her journey—what worked and didn't work—to raise strong, compassionate, and spiritually grounded Godly young women.

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Episode 1: Raising Boys

Episode 2

Friday, March 1, 2024 • Duration 55:17

In this inaugural episode, we explore the joys and challenges of raising boys. This month's guests, Dr. William and Angela Lamb, share their story of raising three sons who are all now involved in ministry as young husbands and fathers. In this conversation, the Lambs provide insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in the spiritual upbringing of the next generation.

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Episode 4: Faith, Foster Care, and Family

Episode 5

Friday, January 24, 2025 • Duration 01:02:44

In this heartfelt episode of the Families First Podcast, hosts Jonathan Olavarria and Joy Hensley sit down with Melissa McDonald—a seasoned children's ministry leader, author, and foster parent. Melissa shares her faith, fostering, and discipleship journey, offering insights on how the church can better support vulnerable children and families. Whether you’re considering foster care, helping someone in the journey, or simply looking to better understand how faith can guide this vital work, this episode is for you.

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Episode 5: Teaching Our Kids to Defend Their Faith with Dr. Brian Dembowczyk

Episode 6

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 55:51

In this episode, Pastor Jonathan Olavarria interviews Dr. Brian Dembowczyk, who joins us to discuss practical ways families can cultivate a strong, enduring faith in their children. Tune in to discover how you can guide your children to stand confidently in their faith and stay rooted in God’s Word.

Dr. Brian Dembowczyk, associate publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles and author of Family Discipleship That Works. Dr. Dembowczyk previously served as managing editor of The Gospel Project, a Bible study curriculum reaching over 1.6 million participants each week, and has held pastoral roles focused on discipleship and family ministry.

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Resources mentioned:

Family Discipleship That Works

The Gospel: God's Plan for Me

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Episode 7: Fathering Generation Alpha: Leading with Love, Faith, and Grit

Episode 8

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • Duration 52:11

As Father’s Day approaches, we’re sitting down with three incredible dads and ministry leaders—Bishop Daniel Felipe, Pastor Mark Wagnon, and Pastor Carlos Perez—for a real and refreshing conversation on what it means to father Generation Alpha. From digital distractions to shifting family dynamics, these leaders unpack the joys and challenges of raising kids in today’s world while staying grounded in biblical truth. Whether you’re a dad, a mentor, or a church leader walking alongside parents, this episode offers wisdom, humor, and encouragement for anyone shaping the hearts of the next generation.

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Episode 6: Understanding AI's Impact on Family Life

Episode 7

Monday, May 12, 2025 • Duration 45:49

In this powerful episode, Arlene Pellicane shares insight on how families can raise emotionally healthy and spiritually strong children in a screen-saturated, AI-driven world. From her book Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman) to her wisdom as a mother and advocate for delayed tech, Arlene equips parents and grandparents with practical tools to help kids thrive in real life—not just the digital one.

Resources Mentioned:

For information and resources sponsored by Child Discipleship & Faith Formation, visit us at www.cogop.org/children.

Screen Kids by Arlene Pellicane & Dr. Gary Chapman
Grandparenting Screen Kids by Arlene Pellicane & Dr. Gary Chapman
Arlene’s Podcast: Happy Home Podcast
The Social Dilemma (Netflix Documentary)

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Episode 9: Talking to Your Kids About Sex with Hillary Morgan Ferrer

Episode 10

Monday, August 11, 2025 • Duration 48:41

Talking to your kids about sex doesn’t have to be awkward—or avoided. In this episode, host Pastor Jonathan Olavarria sits down with Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, to share practical, biblical ways to guide conversations about sex, gender, and God’s design.

We’ll tackle when to start, how to talk to boys and girls differently, navigating gender confusion, and what to do if you feel like you’ve “missed the moment.”

About Hillary: Hillary is the bestselling author of Mama Bear Apologetics and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality. She equips parents to discern truth from lies in today’s culture, drawing from her background in biology and her passion for faith-based family discipleship.

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Episode 8: Dealing with Difficult Faith Questions with Pastor Curtis Dunlap

Episode 9

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration 43:23

What do you do when your child asks, “Why does God allow suffering?” or “Is Jesus the only way?” In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Pastor Curtis Dunlap helps parents navigate the hard questions kids are asking about faith, culture, and truth.

Pastor Curt serves as the Family Life and Teaching Pastor at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia, where he leads ministries for men, marriages, and youth. He’s also the founder of the Resolve Youth Conference and a passionate discipler of the next generation. With a heart for urban ministry and deep experience as a husband, father, and pastor, he brings both biblical depth and practical wisdom.

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The Families First Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Other5

Amazon3