{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 26: How to Talk with your Kids About the Tough Issues They Face with Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins","description":"As parents of five kids, now ages 10 to 27, we\u2019ve been blindsided by every kind of tough question over the years. You know the kind of questions we\u2019re talking about: Where do babies come from? When can I have my own smartphone? Why does that family have two moms? What\u2019s going on with the riots on the news? It\u2019s tempting to dodge the questions instead of talking with your kids about the tough issues they face.   Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins are here with a word of a hope and a powerful new book to share. They help us understand   How God grew Jimmy and Kristin\u2019s family and led them to write a parenting book Why parents can go all-in to embrace their unique role in their kids\u2019 lives How knowing God\u2019s design for his world equips us for gospel conversations with our children How to use the \u201cThree Circles\u201d tool as a map to communicate effectively with your kids The transformation that comes from understanding the complexity of your son or daughter\u2019s character How to discuss important topics like sexuality, gender, and technology in a way that connects with your child\u2019s heart   Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins have been married for twenty-six years and have eight children. They have served at Family Church in South Florida since Jimmy became the lead pastor in July 2008. The Scroggins family is passionate about Family Church\u2019s mission to build families by helping them discover and pursue God\u2019s design. Jimmy also serves as a visiting seminary professor and Kristin co-leads The Mom Village Podcast at familychurchnetwork.com.    Jimmy and Kristin\u2019s book, Full-Circle Parenting https:\/\/www.christianbook.com\/full-circle-parenting-guide-crucial-conversations\/jimmy-scroggins\/9781087713441\/pd\/713441?event=ESRCG  will give you a \u201cconversation map\u201d to work through any tough conversations you have with your children. Whether it\u2019s substance abuse or sex, \u201cmean girls\u201d or technology, you\u2019ll be equipped to stay in the game and share gospel conversations as they grow. ","author_name":"Growing Home Together Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/growinghometogether.com\/podcast\/","html":"