Ask Alice: The Impact of Birth Order and Family Roles on Sibling Dynamics

Rooted introduces a new podcast focused on youth ministry in an Asian American context. It features a rotating panel of youth ministers who will talk about issues affecting Asian American youth and anyone ministering to them, whether in the home or in the church. This episode is a sample of what you will hear. The first full episode is available now at RootedMinistry.com/Podcasts. Or subscribe to the Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable wherever you listen to podcasts. Bios of PanelistsDorothy Lau Dorothy is the youth director at the Chinese Bible Church of Maryland (Rockville, MD) in the Washington D.C. metropolitan. She is passionate to serve the Lord through discipleship, musical worship, administration, and multimedia. Dorothy is a massive foodie, enjoys cooking for loved ones, and delights in trips to her home city of Chicago.Huey Lee Huey Lee has been serving the local church in the youth ministry context for over 15 years, and holds a Masters of Divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary. He currently serves as a Pastor of Youth Ministry at Christ Central Presbyterian Church in Centreville, VA. He is married to his beautiful wife, Alice, and they are parents to 4 sons: Matthew, Ethan, Christian, and Lucas. He loves reading, Korean food, a good cup of coffee, and the growing pains that come with learning to play golf.Justin WongJustin serves as the Pastor of Youth at Chinese Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has worked with students, parents, and families for the past 23 years. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with a biology degree and later received his Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently finishing his Masters of Theology and Doctorate of Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married Tina and they have two girls, Ella and Mia.Terrence ShayTerrence serves as the Family Pastor at First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut, located in Los Angeles County with the largest Asian population in the US. He has grown up in the immigrant church and believes unashamedly in its role to fulfill Jesus’ call to make disciples across all cultures and generations. He is gladly married to Regina and forever growing as a father of three children from middle school to college. He will go out of his way to cheer on LA sports (Lakers, Dodgers, UCLA Bruins) and to engage in a meaningful conversation.

10 Sep 20243min

Join licensed counselor (and boy mom) Alice Churnock for the 50th episode of Ask Alice. Alice and guest Anna Meade Harris talk about their favorite- and most helpful- episodes. You'll want to listen all the way through for an exciting announcement at the end!"I appreciated hearing, especially from someone in education, who was adamant about letting kids fail."Resources:Join us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas October 24-26!Follow us @rootedministryPurchase Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today!Sissy Goff on Mothers, Daughters, and Female Friendships What Teens Hear When Parents Talk, with author David ThomasSilver Linings in the Midst of a PandemicDivorce and Coparenting During the Holidays – Practical Ways to Help Kids Transition Between Homes and Traditions Let’s Talk About Pornography with Tal PrinceHeather Holleman on Lunchroom Rejection and Acceptance in ChristHow to hold Christian Values in a Public Education Setting, with Dr. Dicky BarlowFathers Raising Daughters- A Father’s Day Interview With Dr. Langston Haygood

30 Apr 202455min

“Transition is good and it’s right. And it may feel uncomfortable because it’s unknown, but that’s exactly how we were made to experience that transition and throughout all of our transitions, we have a God that doesn’t change.”In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice sits down with Kaila Thomas, a Licensed Master Social Worker, to discuss how parents can help their children navigate transitions, both big and small. Alice and Kaila discuss the most common transitions children face, how parents can engage with their child’s emotions regarding transitions, practical tips for helping your child through a transition, and much more. As Summer ends and we make the transition to a new school year, parents will not want to miss this informative and grace-filled conversation. Show Notes: Kaila Thomas is a Licensed Master Social Worker practicing on Galveston Island, a barrier island off the coast of Texas. She works as a school-based therapist at an elementary school. Kaila graduated from Baylor University with both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work. Kaila enjoys running, visiting friends and family, and going to concerts.Check out Kaila’s articles on the Rooted blog! Order Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today!Interested in learning more about gospel-centered parenting? Join us for the 2023 Rooted Conference in Nashville, TN November 2-4. Follow @therootedministry on Social Media!

3 Aug 202340min

In this episode, Alice interviews best-selling author and speaker, Heather Holleman on her upcoming fictional book for tweens, This Seat's Saved. Heather and Alice discuss the feeling of lunchroom rejection that commonly occurs in middle school, and how to encourage our kids with the truth that they already have a seat at the table with Christ. Alice discusses the emerging diagnosis, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and explains its common characteristics. Parents will be encouraged to see how the gospel is good news for both parents and teenagers who struggle with the hurt of rejection. Dr. Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated With Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison.Heather also serves with Faculty Commons in the professor and graduate student ministry of Cru. She has two daughters and three cats, and she blogs daily at www.heatherholleman.com.  When she's not writing or teaching, Heather is growing a plum orchard, looking for turtles in the woods, or gathering with friends for dinner and a movie.References:Rejection sensitive dysphoria definition from Cleveland clinicThis Seat’s Saved by Heather Holleman is out on June 6th and is available for pre-order now.“Seated With Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison” by Heather Holleman

6 Juli 202344min

In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews author and mental health counselor, Liz Edrington on her 31-day teen devotional: Anxiety: Finding the Better Story. Listen in as these two experts in teenage anxiety discuss common misconceptions of anxiety, how to spot patterns of anxious behavior in your child, and how to walk with a child or teenager who is struggling with anxiety. Using her own story with anxiety, Liz invites us to consider how Jesus invites both us and our children into wholeness in the face of anxiety. Resources:Pre-order Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today! Subscribe to Ask Alice and check out all the other Rooted podcasts!Follow @therootedministry on Instagram!Check out our YouTube Channel!

1 Juni 202335min

In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews longtime superintendent and former principal, Dr. Dicky Barlow, on being a Christian in public education. Dr. Barlow speaks as both an administrator and as a Christian parent. He understands the concerns parents have with the public school system, yet he underscores the excitement of having a child growing up in the age of accessible technology. He addresses ways that parents can partner with teachers so that their values systems are more aligned, as well as the standards to which he holds the teachers in his school system. Dicky Barlow serves as the superintendent of a public school system in Alabama. Dr. Barlow earned his doctorate at Samford University.Resources:Subscribe to Ask Alice!  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram  Sign up to join us for our 2023 conference in Nashville, TN! Family Discussion Questions by Dr. Barlow

6 Apr 202346min

In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews mom Suzanne Jones on how she addresses drinking with her own teenage children. As someone who has been sober for years, Suzanne candidly and wisely offers insight to teenage drinking after being in the depths herself. She and Alice discuss the driving factors of underaged drinking, as well as warning signs for parents to look for. Their conversation includes practical methods for parents to openly discuss the dangers and consequences of drinking and ways to provide teenagers with in-the-moment excuses when they are offered alcohol. Suzanne encourages parents to offer grace without shame while still enforcing consequences for illegal behavior. You’ll learn that there is hope for the teenager who drinks to fit in, escape, or numb— all found in Jesus. Resources:Suzanne Jones is a jewelry designer based in Birmingham, Alabama. She and her husband have four children, and she loves sharing her experience of walking away from alcohol in early 2000’s and the transformation of her life and marriage. Subscribe to Ask Alice! Follow @therootedministry on Instagram Sign up to join us for our 2023 conference in Nashville, TN! Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationNational Center on Substance Abuse and Child WelfareTo Drink or Not to Drink: Is That Really the Question? By Liz Edrington Underage Drinking: Just Say YES! (Sort Of) by Cameron Cole Sharon Hersh on the Anatomy of Addiction

2 Mars 202349min

In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews counselor and author, Julie Lowe about her newest book, SafeGuards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping our Kids. Julie teaches parents how to guide our children into discerning the behavior of another, not merely evaluating their character. She and Alice detail their thoughts about spend-the-night parties, and the better alternative to 'stranger danger.' Julie concludes with practical role-playing conversations to guide critical thinking in our children, as well as compassionately addressing those parents who have already experienced unsafe people in their children's lives.Resources:Safe Guards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping our Kids by Julie LoweRooted Reservoir

2 Feb 202335min