Carline Conversations: A Podcast for Parents By Parents

About Carline Conversations: A Podcast for Parents By Parents

Welcome to Carline Conversations: A podcast for parents by parents. Join me, Jason, as I invite guests to join me in conversations about all things parenting. We'll explore conversations about teachable moments, teaching our kids about honesty and godly character, dealing with challenges like infertility and foster care/adoption, and everything in between. I hope you'll stick around for some Carline Conversations.

Publisher

Jason Helton

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2022

Latest episode

11 May 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 May 2026

   S2 E5 | Trae Durden | Gospel Conversations

   In this episode Jason talks with Trae Durden. Trae is the Connections Minister for the Beltline Church of Christ is Decatur, AL. He has developed a Bible study series called, Gospel Conversations where he helps Christians develop their confidence to connect everyday conversations with the message of the Gospel. Trae presents this series as a Bible class, workshop, and at lectureships throughout the Southeast. In this conversation he and Jason discuss how parents can create teachable moments in the everyday interactions of life.

2. 

   4 May 2026

   S2 E4 | Matt Wallin | Family Evangelism

   In this episode, Jason talks with Matt Wallin. Matt is the Director of Promotions at House to House Heart to Heart, an organization devoted to sharing the Gospel through print and digital media. He is also the Outreach Minister for the Calhoun church of Christ in Calhoun, GA. Matt and his wife, Ashleigh, have three wonderful daughters. There are two things he loves most in life: his family and sharing the Gospel. In this conversation, we talk about some simple yet powerful ways we can combine those two interests. Matt shares some family traditions that he and Ashlei have implemented to help their daughters identify opportunities for sharing the Gospel. He also talks about being intentional in our own lives as adults, so our kids not only hear instruction about sharing the Good News, they also see it and experience it in real time. As always, thanks for stopping by the Carline Conversation Podcast!

3. 

   27 Apr 2026

   S2 E3 | Tony Angelo | Developing a Child’s Sense of Self and Worth

   **CAUTION: This episode contains adult topics regarding sexuality and is not suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, I talk with my friend, Dr. Tony Angelo. Tony is a clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology. He has nearly 20 years of experience working specifically with convicted sex offenders in the state of California. Before his time as a forensic psychologist, he was in ministry. He first met his wife, Pamela, while doing mission work in Jamaica. The Angelos have been married for more than 30 years. They live in Southern California, not far from their two adult children and two beautiful granddaughters! Our conversation covers a lot of ground as Tony shares his unique insights from his career as a clinical professional, as well as a husband and father. We talk about how important the parent-child relationship is to a child’s sense of self and worth, and how his faith, as well as his practice, has impacted his approach to parenting. It was an impactful conversation for me, and I hope it will be for you as well. Thanks again for stopping by for another Carline Conversation.

4. 

   20 Apr 2026

   S2 E2 | Wes McAdams | Developing Discernment in the Hearts of Our Kids

   In this episode Jason and Wes discuss what spiritual discernment is and ways parents can cultivate discernment in the hearts and minds of our children. Wes is the preaching minister for the church of Christ at McDermott Road in Plano, TX. He is also the author of the blog and podcast, Radically Christian. You can read more about Wes at https://www.radicallychristian.com/ (https://www.radicallychristian.com/)

5. 

   13 Apr 2026

   S2 E1 | Joseph VanZandt | Co-Lead Counsel of Bellewether Social Media Case

   In the first episode of season 2 of Carline Conversations, Jason talks with Joseph VanZandt, co-lead counsel in the Bellewether social media case against Meta & Google. Joseph and Jason discuss some of the facts of the trial and what will change as a result of the lawsuit.

6. 

   28 Sept 2022

   10 | Rob Baker | Building Spiritual Foundations

   In this episode, I talk with my friend, Rob Baker. Rob is a husband, father, minister, and graphic designer. Rob and his wife, Mallory, have three girls and one boy. For 17 years, Rob has been a graphic designer for Apologetics Press, an apologetics organization dedicated to creating resources that teach the truths about God and His word. He also serves as the youth minister for the Wetumpka Church of Christ. Rob and I talk about how important it is to build a strong spiritual foundation in the hearts of our children while they are young. We talk about how we can acknowledge God in our daily routines and how modeling a life of faith will be the most powerful way to guide our kids spiritually. Rob shares some practical insight using resources that have been very helpful to his family and some things he's been a part of creating at Apologetics Press. Rob has greatly impacted my life just by his joy in living a godly life. I'm so grateful for his time and insights. Thank you for listening. I hope our conversation is helpful. You can contact Rob at rob@apologeticspress.com. Learn more about AP at apologeticspress.com (//apologeticspress.com).

7. 

   20 Sept 2022

   09 | Phil Albritton | A Conversation with a Toy Maker

   Hey, thanks for stopping by the Carline Conversations podcast. My name is Jason, and in this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Phil Albritton. Phil has the job I dreamed of having as a kid, he's a toymaker. That's right. He's up there with Mattel, Fisher-Price, Geppetto, and Tom Hanks in the movie BIG. All the greats! Phil is a husband and father of two, so he has a unique perspective of being both a toy creator and a consumer. Phil shares some wisdom about age-appropriate toys, the value of play, and how we can use play to help our kids develop life skills. One of the most impactful things Phil mentions is how we can cultivate a sense of wonder in the hearts of our children. And I just love that idea. This is such a fun conversation, and I'm so thankful for Phil's time and insight. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thanks again for stopping by. You can reach Phil at phil@powerkiddesign.com (mailto:phil@powerkiddesign.com) or on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philalbritton/). You should also check out his podcast, The Kid Power Podcast, on all major platforms. Phil's website is https://www.powerkiddesign.com/ (https://www.powerkiddesign.com/).

8. 

   8 Sept 2022

   08 | Joey Sparks | Developing Digital Disciples

   Hey thanks for stopping by the carline conversations podcast. My name is Jason. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Joey Sparks. Joey is a husband, father, and minister. He and his wife, Amanda, have two beautiful daughters. Joey has more than ten years of experience in graphic design and publishing. It's no secret that the world we live in is growing more and more digital. Because of that, we as parents must teach our children how to live faithfully in a digital age. Joey and I discuss what that looks like as well as a few ways to empower our young people to be digital ambassadors for Christ. Joey offers up some social media principles that will help our kids navigate a world that can be both dangerous and full of opportunities for good. And he also talks about an upcoming book project he's working on. I'm grateful for Joey sharing his time and insight with me, and I hope you find this conversation as helpful as I did. If you'd like to get in touch with Joey, you can reach him at joey.sparks@gmail.com or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/joeysparks).

9. 

   1 Sept 2022

   07 | Jon & Coralie Richardson | Our Infertility Journey

   I’m this episode, I sit down with my good friends Jon and Coralie Richardson to talk about their infertility journey. Jon is an engineer, and Coralie is a paralegal, and they have two young sons. I'm extremely grateful to Jon and Coralie for their willingness to sit down and talk about such a sensitive topic. I'm thankful for their transparency and desire to help others by sharing their experience dealing with the physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial challenges they faced in their pursuit of growing their family. This is a very real and honest conversation. Jon gives a very detailed idea of what the fertility process can look like. They each share their thoughts on how individuals and congregations can be a blessing to those walking this road and some things that, while well-intentioned, can often do more harm than good. Even if this is something you have not faced in your life, there are people near you who have. It's our hope and prayer that this conversation will be helpful.

10. 

    26 Aug 2022

    06 | Andrew Kingsley | Preparing Our Children for College

    Thanks for stopping by the Carline Conversations podcast; my name is Jason. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Andrew Kingsley to discuss how we can prepare our kids to be faithful in college. Andrew is a husband and father of 3 and has more than ten years of experience working with teenagers and college students. He is currently the campus minister for the University Church of Christ in Montgomery, AL. Andrew and I discuss some things he thinks help equip students for the challenges of college. He shares his insight on how families and congregations can invest in their young people early on to give them the foundation of a Biblical worldview so that they know how to identify truth and grow in their faith when new ideas challenge them. The data tells us that a large percentage of our young people walk away from God and His church during their college years. That doesn't have to be the case. Now, as much as ever, this conversation is needed. Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope it's helpful.

11. 

    18 Aug 2022

    05 | Philip Jenkins | The Local Congregation & Cultivating Creativity in Our Kids

    On this episode, I'm talking with my friend, Philip Jenkins. Philip is a husband, father, minister, author, and most recently, a middle school teacher. Philip and I talk about how impactful the local congregation can and should be in the spiritual development of our kids. Philip shares some of his experience as a youth minister, seeing firsthand the power of mentoring when older members of the congregation take an interest in investing in younger generations. We also spend some time discussing ways parents can cultivate creativity and develop confidence in the hearts and minds of our children. I really enjoyed this conversation with Philip and I hope that it's helpful to you. Thanks again for dropping by.

12. 

    11 Aug 2022

    04 | The Flanagans | Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

    Hey, thanks for stopping by the Carline Conversation Podcast. My name is Jason, and today I'm talking with my good friends Paddy and Melissa Flanagan. Paddy is the preaching minister for the Owens Crossroads Church of Christ, and Melissa is a graphic designer. They have two beautiful daughters. Our topic today is a very sensitive and, unfortunately, rarely discussed topic. Paddy and Melissa are gracious enough to share with me their experience with postpartum depression and anxiety. While this topic doesn't necessarily deal with parenting our children, it's a challenge many parents face, especially new parents. While everyone's experience is unique, hearing that others have struggled through something similar can be helpful. Melissa is honest about the different emotions and pain she experienced, while Paddy gives helpful insight from the husband's perspective. I'm so grateful to both of them for their willingness to use their experience to help others who may be going through something similar. Thank you for joining us. I hope this conversation is helpful. If you want to connect with Paddy or Melissa, you can find them here: Paddy on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/paddyd85f). Paddy on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/paddyd85f/). Paddy's Photography (https://www.instagram.com/patrickflanaganphotography/). Melissa on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/melissa.flanagan.9). Melissa on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lissa_sue144/). Melissa's Design Shop (https://www.lissasuedesigns.com/).

13. 

    4 Aug 2022

    03 | The Gerhardts | Story Parenting Outside the Box [Country]

    In this episode, I talk with Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt. The Gerhardts spent 20 years in full-time local ministry before deciding to sell their house and move with their two teenage daughters to live in all the places they've always dreamed about. All the places. So far, they've spent time in England, Croatia, France, Ireland, South Africa, and Egypt. In 2021, they left local ministry to pursue this adventure as global nomads. At that time, Justin began what has become the wildly popular podcast, Holy Ghost stories, where he tells Bible stories "in all their weird, haunting fantastic-ness." Jennifer is a writer, speaker, teacher, and podcaster. She's written seven books, and she and Justin share a deep passion for storytelling. Together they conduct the Storied Family Workshop. In this episode, we talk about writing and telling your family's story in the context of God's bigger story of redemption for humanity. We also chat about choosing to live a lifestyle different from those around you and how that can impact you and your kids. We cover a lot in this episode, so let's get to it. Thanks again for stopping by. I hope our conversation is helpful. Check out the Storied Family Workshop (https://www.instagram.com/the.storied.family/?hl=en) Justin's IG: justin.gerhardt.esq (https://www.instagram.com/justin.gerhardt.esq/) Justin's Holy Ghost Stories (https://www.holyghoststories.org/) Podcast Jennifer's IG: jl.gerhardt (https://www.instagram.com/jl.gerhardt/) Jennifer's Look to Love (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bDF72mNPTL8ybmMB7fMmy) Podcast Jennifer's books (https://www.amazon.com/J-L-Gerhardt/e/B01MU5RBSO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1659572243&sr=8-3) Jennifer's other writings (http://jlgerhardt.squarespace.com/)

14. 

    28 Jul 2022

    02 | TJ Kirk | A Conversation with a Middle School Principal

    In this episode, I’m talking with TJ Kirk. TJ is a husband, father, minister, and educator and was recently named as the new vice president of student services at Freed-Hardeman University. TJ has been in education since 2006, serving in several roles such as principal, assistant principal, teacher, and coach. His wife Sheridan is a special education teacher in the Chester County school system, and they have two wonderful daughters. Let’s face it, middle school is a weird time. And for most of us, that life stage was mostly about survival. Voices change, people smell weird, clothes don’t fit right, you remember it. TJ and I discuss how we, as parents, can help our kids navigate this ever-changing landscape. He also shares some ideas for how we can effectively minister to teachers and staff while positively impacting the culture of our schools. TJ is a humble and gifted communicator, and I’m grateful for his time. I learn something new every time I hear him speak. This conversation was no different. Thanks for joining us. I hope this conversation is helpful. You can find TJ on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tommie.kirk) or reach him by email at tjkirk731@gmail.com.

15. 

    25 Jul 2022

    01 | Chad Landman | Active Digital Parenting

    In this episode, I talk with my good friend Chad Landman, Education Minister for the Graymere Church of Christ in Columbia, TN. He's a husband, father of 3 boys, and the only cassette curator I've ever known. Seriously, there's a YouTube channel. He's a self-proclaimed super nerd and is a great resource for parents when it comes to navigating this digital world we live in. Chad has been writing and speaking about faith and technology for years. He has presented his Active Digital Parenting Workshop all over the country for the last seven years. I've been to one of his workshops, and it was super practical. Chad and I have been friends for years, and I'm excited to talk with him more in-depth about digital parenting. Thanks for joining us, and I hope this conversation is helpful. You can find Chad on Facebook (@gchadlandman), Instagram (@chadlandman), and YouTube (@chadlandman). For resources, nerd info, tech reviews, and more information about the Active Digital Parenting Workshop check out his website: chadl.co.

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    22 Jul 2022

    Introducing Carline Conversations

    Hey, I'm Jason, and this is the Carline Conversations Podcast. I'm a minister, husband, and father of 4. In this podcast, I'll touch on all the many parenting topics out there. I’ll talk about everything from ways to instill a love and understanding of the Gospel in our kids' hearts to navigating things like the teenage years, social media, and choosing good friends. I’ll also spend some time discussing difficult topics that aren't necessarily related to raising children but that we might still face as parents. Things like infertility and postpartum anxiety & depression. I’ll talk with educators, ministers, professional counselors, and regular parents just like you and me. This is a podcast for parents by parents, and my aim is that it will be an encouragement for all of us that are pursuing Kingdom-minded parenting. Follow or subscribe, so you don't miss a single Carline Conversation.

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