158. How Do We Train the Alpha Generation? (part 2), with Janine McNally

13/08/2025 17 min Temporada 3
158. How Do We Train the Alpha Generation? (part 2), with Janine McNally

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Episode Synopsis


In what ways is culture dictating your parenting... or is it? Janine McNally has studied this topic and especially for the Alpha Generation. Tune in to find out who the Alpha Generation is and how they are affected by our today's culture. Find out how you can approach the many questions that parents have today on this topic! Join Janine and Laurie in this discussion of the Alpha Generation.
00:00  Introduction01:58  Are parents fearful today?02:48  Helicopter and tiger parents04:58  The challenge for today's church06:06  The need for the parents to direct toward the Lord 08:13  The need for a foundational mind-shift09:32  The problem of social media and solutions13:03  More solutions for communication15:23  Hazards of screens over communication- (phones, computers, and tv)16:34  Finding hope17:09  Closing comments
This is the second of multiple interview segments with Janine McNally. Janine is a doctoral student and is releasing her first book, WhenYou See Fireflies in May 2023, which is about the ministry and parenting of the Alpha Generation. You can find out more about Janine and her ministries at Grace4Kidz.org.
As always, please contact me at [email protected] with any needs or questions you might have regarding parenting or faith. You can find more information about my ministries at KidStrength4Life.com.
And always, remember to rest in the Lord this week!

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