a

Talking with Focus about Families Stuck at Home Together

Today I’ll be on Focus on the Family’s Daily Broadcast talking about what families can do while stuck home together. Focus President Jim Daly and I talk about some specific ways moms and dads can be proactive about helping their kids through these strange times. If you turn on your radio to your nearest Christian radio …

The post Talking with Focus about Families Stuck at Home Together appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.




a

The unedited list of the top 10 books I’ve ever read

Last week a Christian radio network asked me to provide them with  a little glimpse into my personal life, specifically the top 10 books I’ve enjoyed reading. My first response was laughter…because my wife Lori always teases me how I don’t want to read at night. I always tell her, “Baby, after reading studies all …

The post The unedited list of the top 10 books I’ve ever read appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.




a

Texting and social media “may not be enough”

Last week Common Sense Media released the results of their most recent teen survey…during this Coronavirus epidemic… asking teens not only about screen-time, but their feelings and fears through all this. The two numbers that jumped out at me the most were these: 48% say they feel less connected than usual with their friends right …

The post Texting and social media “may not be enough” appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.




a

Movies minus the language, violence, etc.

If you’re a parent and you like movies, then you might find it difficult to find some “family friendly” movies or shows that are actually appropriate for your kids. Take Neflix’s Stranger Things for example. Really fun show, creative, well written… but if your kids are 6, 8 and 10, the language and frightening scenes …

The post Movies minus the language, violence, etc. appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.




a

Getting Jonathan Screen-to-Screen

It’s interesting how things have changed in the last few months, with every single one of my school assemblies, parent workshops, and speaking at conferences postponed. I’ve given more people ZOOM attention in the last 8 weeks than in the last 8 years combined. So here’s an opportunity to get some screen-to-screen love (which isn’t …

The post Getting Jonathan Screen-to-Screen appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.




a

My favorite training of the year

I’ve been to a lot of youth ministry conferences over the last couple decades…some really good ones. But one of my favorites is always the Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC). And it will be no exception this year. (And I promise you…I don’t get a thing for posting this. I’m truly just pointing …

The post My favorite training of the year appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.




a

THE STUPID STUFF WE SAY ABOUT COVID-19

Four Statements Christians Really Need to Rethink Pastors are making huge decisions this week, the choice to resume worship as normal, or wait a little longer… or somewhere in between. This means filtering through all the “spin” that everyone is spewing right now. This post has no spin. I have no political or religious agenda. …

The post THE STUPID STUFF WE SAY ABOUT COVID-19 appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.




a

Our Kids are Watching

This Thursday I’m posting a new article on our PARENTING HELP page helping moms and dads not only talk with their kids about the stressful news they’re seeing and hearing, but also providing them a solid foundation in an otherwise shaky world. Here’s just a snippet of that article… If you have kids under 18, then …

The post Our Kids are Watching appeared first on Jonathan's Blog From The Source.