“CUES FROM THE COACHES”

Marriage Questions and Articles David and Wende answer questions about forgiveness, empty nesters syndrome, reconciliation and more. Read about these questions and other helpful marriage related articles here: https://www.abetterus.tv/cues-from-the-coaches

Parent Empowerment Seminar: How can I keep my kids interested on Sundays?

One thing we value at WPA is families worshipping together. Worshipping together can be an impactful moment amongst families, but it can also be a real struggle. This talk is about why families worshipping together is so important and ways you can help your child stay interested and invested on Sundays.

Kids of Integrity

As a faith-filled parent, you want to help your children develop Christlike attitudes and behaviour. But this important responsibility can seem overwhelming. How do you know where to start? Kids of Integrity is a set of free lesson plans that will help you coach your kids with confidence and a clear sense of direction. Suitable … Read more

Parenting Resouces

Free family devotions, activity kits for kids, discussion guides for parents and more

Pursuing Your Spouse’s Joy

“How would you feel about being in a relationship with a woman who is a pastor?” There it was — a potential deal breaker, at least from her perspective. We’d been communicating online for a few weeks after getting matched up on eharmony and were slowly wading into increasing depths of vulnerability with our questions. … Read more

Do Not Trust Your Anger

Our world, including our Christian circles, gives us opportunities galore for anger. It’s not as though provocations lie on only one side of the theological, political, or cultural divides. Bob Dylan was right: “Everything is broken.” No wonder, then, that a whole lot can light the fuse of our anger. Anger is a judging emotion. It … Read more

Helping Kids Turn Anger Into Wisdom: Trash, Truth, Treasure

When our child gets teased, battered, and bullied by another child’s hurtful words, we parents are inclined to step in and fix it by saying things like, “Oh honey, that’s not true.” Or, “You don’t deserve that.” Or maybe we’ll criticize the aggressor (especially if that aggressor is an older sibling). Quick fix responses like … Read more

De-Escalating A Conflict with Scott Sauls

Pastor Scott Sauls, author of the book, “A Gentle Answer,” joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss the power of gentle answers in a culture of outrage. Gentle answers communicate, “You matter, your opinion matters.” People don’t get scolded into agreement, Sauls says. No one ever says “Thank you for lecturing and shaming me.” Yes, … Read more