Caring for aging parents is hard! Dave and Bethlie discuss practical ways you navigate these difficult times. If you are in this season, or will be in this season, we trust this content will be a help. If you know of someone who could use this, please share it. \ Caring for Aging Parents It is hard. Life is busy all by itself, but caring for aging parents doubles or triples the load. Some parents are pretty much on their own all the way through life, but others need lots of help and care. As muc...
Jun 30, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 270
Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. Try exercise Try counsel Try meditation Try lifestyle changes Try prayer Try family changes Try training Try spanking Spanking is a simple method of amplifying the consequences of negative behavior at a time when the negative behavior is not as BIG of a deal If you choose to use medication, use them sparingly Small doses Short time, not a lifetime Aware of all the side effects Do much research Billion dollar in...
Jun 23, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 269
Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast 1. Meds and special needs: often asked question and often commented matter (both for and against) Meds are here to stay Most everyone uses meds in some way Some are pharmaceutical Some are natural Some are spooky We take Tylenol, blood pressure medication, antibiotics Most will take some vaccines. Polio Measles Illust...
Jun 16, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 268
Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Take aways from Renea’s session (Episode 265 adn 266 Have Faith in God Get all the help you can get Patiently train them Have a journal to write the journey and the memories and the blessings Have a Bible to note the promises Introduce them to Jesus Friend for my heart ....
Jun 09, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 267
For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 2 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina. The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Want to hear Pastor...
Jun 01, 2025•25 min•Season 6Ep. 266
For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 1 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina. The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Want to hear Pastor...
May 26, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 265
Thanks for joining us for Part 4 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2, and 3 here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us! Part 3 1) Parent's must train children 2) Paren'ts must bring them up/norture them. Episode 264 Notes Part 4 5. Recognize that special needs children can be lead to Christ Be patient Be rep...
May 19, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 264
Thanks for joining us for Part 3 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2 here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us! Episode 263 Notes 3. Recognize that God’s commands are the same Parent’s must train children Having a special needs child doesn’t negate the responsiblity to train any more than it negates our res...
May 12, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 263
Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. But first..Dave and Bethlie answer a question from a listener. "What do yall recommend to do for family devotions with a 2 year old, and even how often?" Make family devotions simple and easy Read to your little one This trains them to sit and listen Memorize 1 verse with your little one Say it to them over and over at specific times Before a meal Before prayer At bedtime Say it repeatedly until they begin sayi...
May 05, 2025•26 min•Season 6Ep. 262
Dave and Bethlie are BACK! In today's episode Dave and Bethlie tackle a very important question from a listener about how to train a 3 year old with a big imagination to not lie. Later on in the episode Dave and Bethlie begin their series on raising a child with special needs. Thanks for joining us and enjoy this episode! Question from a listener Would you be able to share tips on how to train a 3 year old who has a beautiful imagination on lying. We do a lot of pretend/imagination play, but I w...
Apr 28, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 261
The last few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 3 of a series entitled The Challenging Seasons of Life.
Apr 20, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 260
For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 2 of a series entitled The Challenging Seasons of Life.
Apr 13, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 259
For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 1 of a series entitled The Challenging Seasons of Life.
Apr 06, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 258
Join Dave and Bethlie as the discuss a sensitive yet prevalent issue in our culture today. What do you do when your child has been caught viewing porn? Be thankful for the "caught" Be matter of fact Begin the conversation What happened? How long has this been happening? What have you been viewing? How did you access it? Be willing to disciple for the long haul 1. Psalm 119:9-11 God's Word cleanses us God'w Word strengthens us to victory 5. Take time to evaluate Is there a failure in the home? Is...
Mar 30, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 257
Part 3: 3. Be wise in your approach Questions that should be asked before a relationship becomes serious Not all of these are deal breakers, but they need wise examination and counsel Your spiritual testimony No Unequal yoke with someone who is not a believer Virginity Porn Drugs/alcohol Debt Your friends saw the red flags . Your family voiced their concerns. But you were so caught up in the excitement of new love that you missed all the warning signs. Now you’re stuck in a relationship that’s m...
Mar 23, 2025•31 min•Season 6Ep. 256
Join Dave and Bethlie for part 2 of this series on Thoughts for Singles About Finding A Spouse. Here is the book Dave and Bethlie recommends Get Married by Brad Wilcox 2. Be Practical In Your Approach Be open to dating Be friendly Be where other singles are Be preparing Be more Biblical than cultural Focus on Character (more than image) Focus on prepared Be willing to ask for help Allow others to set up dates Ask trusted mentors if they have anyone who would be a potential spouse...
Mar 19, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 255
Thoughts for Singles about Finding a Spouse Think Wisely about Marriage Genesis 2 - not good for the man to be alone Hebrews 13:4 - marriage is honorable Honorable means valuable; of great price; precious (minerals or diamonds) Brad Wilcox, professor of Sociology at U of Virginia Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families; and Save Civilization Marriage binds men to the children they father. It stabilizes the romantic relationships of adults and the family lives of ch...
Mar 09, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 254
How To Enjoy Singleness Part 2 3. Redeem your time Don’t be a couch potato Don’t be glued to instagram and all the negative emotions that can result Stay fit Eat well Have devotions 4. Build a life Get a good job A good job is one you love One to which you are committed One where you can use your gifts and talents Make a living Buy a house Take care of your stuff Keep a clean house Keep a nice yard Keep a clean car Have hobbies Choose ones that involve learning skills Choose ones that involve be...
Mar 03, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 253
Join Dave and Bethlie as they provide practicle steps that you can use to enjoy singleness. Stay Sweet Serve Throw a party Invest in others Serve family Serve in church 3. Redeem Your Time
Feb 24, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 252
3. Try to meet each other’s needs Intimacy = closeness, love, gentle care A spouse is called by God to meet the other’s needs I Corinthians 7:1-5 The husband has sexual needs that can only be met by the wife The wife has sexual needs that can only be met by the husband We are to fulfill those needs We are not to allow Satan to tempt us to fulfill those needs elsewhere We are only to refrain with mutual agreement for a short time Failure here always has negative results: Damages intimacy Opens do...
Feb 17, 2025•31 min•Season 6Ep. 251
In this episode of Keeping It Young , Dave and Bethlie dive into the important topic of keeping the bedroom alive and fresh in marriage. They discuss how seasons of life impact intimacy, the importance of thinking about each other in 'that way,' and how open communication can strengthen a couple’s connection. How do you keep the bedroom alive and fresh? 1. Think about each other in “that way” “Seasons” affect us differently Young parents with small children Teens Pregnancy Start with positive th...
Feb 10, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 250
3. Discern Your spouse’s needs or desires Insecurity may mean your spouse has a need you can meet Sexually your spouse may need more (or less) The issue here is whether or not you are focused on your need or your spouse’s need Each of us should be willing to give of ourselves for the sexual needs of our spouse Just practically Maybe he has a hobby that you can attempt to enjoy Maybe she like Hallmark and you can attempt to watch Maybe your spouse needs more encouragement, or time, or some such ....
Feb 03, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 249
How do you keep a marriage alive and fresh? Decide - that it is what you want. It is never automatic It is always attainable It is always worth it . . . Divorce is never an easy option Even when it is necessary Even when you can’t stop it Do everything in your power to keep your marriage healthy Develop a best friend relationship Good habits Pray together Talk through issues Keep talking through issues Trust Discern Your spouse’s needs or desires...
Jan 27, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 248
Apply the Bible via wisdom sayings You will reap what you sow A little bit of sin makes a whole lot of mess The best time to take care of sin is when it is very small Birds of a feather flock together You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink He who dies with the dirtiest towel wins Only one life will soon be past, only whats done for Christ will last You should always be honest . . . Consider Christian education If Christian education is used as a tool to strengthen God’s Word i...
Jan 21, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 247
In this episode you’ll learn how to nurture a deep, lasting connection with the Bible in your children. Dave and Bethlie explore practical methods to integrate God’s Word into your family’s daily life. Whether through storytelling, reading together, or creating memory verses, this episode is packed with strategies to help your children grow spiritually. Read the Bible Aloud : Start by reading Bible stories together to create a foundation for understanding God’s Word. Model and Mentor : Show your...
Jan 13, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 246
Start 2025 with a focus on biblical parenting! In this episode of the Keeping It Young podcast, Dave and Bethlie share six practical ways to teach children the Word of God. Using Deuteronomy 6, they discuss why it’s crucial for parents to instill a love for the Bible in their kids and provide timeless principles to make God’s Word a living part of family life. What You’ll Learn: Why teaching the Bible is essential for your child’s spiritual growth. How to tell Bible stories in a way that captiva...
Jan 05, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 245
5.) Know, Think, and Speak Truth. Jesus IS Truth. (John 14:6) **Do you know Him? Know Truth: Remind yourself that at one of the darkest points in history, Christ came! Think Truth: He is not the Author of anxiety or fear. (Phil. 4:6-7; 2 Tim. 1:7) His grace, strength, and wisdom is available when overwhelmed by the Holiday hustle and bustle. (2 Cor. 12:9, James 1:5) He is always with us, and He has promised that struggles are for a season. (Heb. 13:5, 2 Cor. 4:17). Speak Truth: Remind yourself a...
Dec 29, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 244
3.) Speak Life and Reflect Light. Jesus came to give life when we were dead in sin and headed to eternal death. Jesus always shines light in darkness; in fact, He IS light! Show life and light by being encouraged (get out of the news and into the Word!) and by being encouraging! Be a true “Joy to the World” with your face and your words! *When: In the hustle and bustle of: Christmas shopping, errand running, decorating, Baking, wrapping, prepping In getting together with family, friends, church ...
Dec 23, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 243
A FULL CHRISTMAS JOHN 1:1-6, 9-14, 16-17 Part 1 The Gospels of Matthew and Luke give us portraits of the “Christmas Story,” describing some of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. John begins his Gospel with a beautiful, glorious, and deeply theological description of Jesus—The Word. John tells us: Jesus has always been. (Vs.1) Jesus is God and God with us. (Vs.1,2) Jesus is Creator. (Vs. 3,10) Jesus came to us. (Vs. 10,11 14) Jesus is light and life. (Vs. 4,5,9) Jesus knows misunderstandi...
Dec 16, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 242
REVIEW: Episode 240 5 Ways To Help Your Teen Keep teaching. Keep protecting. Raise expectations; don't lower them. 1. A teen who can't work, can't clean, is not polite, won't speak when spoken too is crippled for life Episode 241 Continued... 2. Teens should be able to (or learning to) Cook meals Clean the house Do the laundry from start to finish Fuel the car, check the oil, and check the tires 4. Keep talking. Time is required Routine times Scheduled times Slow down Talking is giving and takin...
Dec 09, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 241
