Friend of Trace - Paul Coughlin
Paul Coughlin is an expert witness regarding bullying and the law, and the founder and president of the anti-bullying program The Protectors. He has appeared in many media outlets. Paul is a best-selling author of eight books, including the freedom-from-bullying parent and teacher resource Raising Bully-Proof Kids, as well as a former newspaper editor. He works with numerous professional organizations to diminish bullying. His anti-bullying curriculum is used throughout North America as well as in South Africa, Uganda, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil among other countries.
Paul is a boys varsity soccer coach, where he was voted Coach of the Year twice. Paul has previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary’s School in Medford, Oregon.
He is also a popular men’s conference speaker who has inspired thousands across North America as well as in Wales and England.
Freeing Us from Bullying
Trace Embry and Michelle Hill talk with friend Paul Coughlin. They discuss the issue of bullying with a focus on how parents can help their children navigate this problem. They share the importance of recognizing that anyone can be a bully, including one's own child, and the need for a plan of action if this is the case. The role of the internet is also highlighted and how it exacerbates bullying as it allows for constant harassment.
Paul Coughlin, author of the book "Freeing Us from Bullying," emphasizes the importance of teaching children to stand up against bullying, and the dangers of allowing them to become victims. He also differentiates between teasing and bullying, and explains why some people become bullies. The discussion also touches on the misinterpretation of biblical teachings, such as "turning the other cheek," in the context of bullying.
Episode Highlights:
Have you ever considered if your child was the bully?
Is bullying worse now than it was 20 years ago?
Determine the difference between bullying and kids just playing around.
Does the Bible give examples of bullying and how to deal with it?
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20 May 2024
Classic: Character Concepts with Rick Boyer
Friend of Trace - Rick Boyer
Rick Boyer is recognized by many in the homeschool network as Uncle Rick. He is an author, speaker, and homeschool pioneer. For many years his audio recording have taken Scripture, history, and adventure stories and turned them into character lessons for many children. Rick and his wife Marilyn created the homeschool curriculum “Character Concepts.”
It's Off to Homeschool We Go!
Today we discuss the challenges of raising children in today's society, where traditional family values seem to be under attack. Trace Embry and Michelle Hill, talk with friend Rick Boyer, a homeschooling pioneer, about the importance of teaching children about their history and equipping them to think critically.
Rick Boyer emphasizes the need for parents to expose their children to different viewpoints and to teach them that there is absolute truth, as found in the Bible. He also discusses the importance of homeschooling in raising future leaders, as it allows children to be involved in designing their own education and encourages individuality and creativity.
Boyer's Uncle Rick Audio Book Club offers resources for parents and children to learn about American history through old books and biographies.
Episode Highlights:
The importance of instilling good character in our kids.
Have you reviewed the history being taught in the public school system?
What can we do to wake up America?
How are homeschooled kids being taught differently than public school kids?
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13 May 2024
Classic: Counter Culture Mom with Tina Marie Griffin
Friend of Trace - Tina Marie Griffin
Tina Marie Griffin went from baling hay and milking cows on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to working as an actress in Hollywood. She enrolled at California State University – Los Angeles to pursue a film and TV broadcasting degree and start her acting career. Tina is doing a great job as the founder of Counter Culture Mom - Helping Parents Safely Navigate the Pop Culture Chaos!
When she isn’t traveling and speaking, you will find her busy writing radio spots, blogging, cooking, camping, traveling, homeschooling her four munchkins, or having a romantic date night with her best friend and husband Luke. Listen to her podcast The Counter Culture Mom Podcast with Tina Griffin.
How to Raise Godly Kids in an Ungodly Culture
Trace Embry, Michelle Hill, and friend Tina Marie Griffin discuss the challenges of raising children in a culture that increasingly contradicts Christian values. Tina Marie is also known as the Counter Culture Mom, who shares her insights on how to raise godly kids in an ungodly culture.
Tina Marie, having worked in Hollywood, uses her knowledge of the entertainment industry to inform parents about the negative influences it can have on children. She emphasizes the importance of parents being in the Word of God daily and instilling it in their children. Griffin also discusses the negative impact of mainstream media and encourages parents to seek out positive entertainment alternatives.
She recommends her Counter Culture Mom app as a resource for parents, which provides pop culture updates, resource links, and solution-driven content.
Episode Highlights:
Is it possible to raise kids counter culturally in today's ungodly culture?
What is the most damaging thing happening today to our kids that parents need to be aware of?
Do parents not take it seriously enough the effects that music, movies and the internet have on our kids?
What do public schools, history books and communism have in common?
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