The Couch Time Podcast

The Couch Time Podcast

The Couch Time Podcast is a weekly resource that gives parents tools to help them connect with their kids and point them to Jesus. Hosted by Ryan, Caleb, and Stephen. A ministry to parents of Grace Students. Website: graceky.org/students

Episodes

July 13, 2022 β€’ 16 mins

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EP 153: Who is Joey Koo? (New Director of Student Ministry at the Fort Thomas Campus)


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen & Ryan interview the new Director of Student Ministry at the Fort Thomas Campus: Joey Koo! Listen to get to know a little bit about Joey and his heart for students.


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EP 152: 7 Ideas to help your student LOOK FORWARD TO CHURCH


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Caleb, Stephen, and Ryan give 7 ideas or ways you can help your student look forward to church.


1. Serve (11:53)

2. Reward the behavior you want to see (17:46)

3. Model how to engage (19:43)

4. Give the WHY (23:38)

5. Loiter (24:30)

6. Get involved outside of the church building (25:46)

7. Leverage other stu...

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April 20, 2022 β€’ 40 mins

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EP 151: Dating.


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Caleb, Stephen, and Ryan talk about dating in middle school and high school.



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EP 150: Guest Ryan Petrie - Being An Angry Parent


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Ryan get to talk with Stephen's dad, Ryan Petrie! Ryan shares his experience in dealing with anger as a parent and some hope and help for those who are struggling in this area. Ryan Petrie is an elder at Grace Fellowship Church and has four adult children.

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February 9, 2022 β€’ 12 mins

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EP 149: Introducing the New-ish Director of MSM


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Ryan welcome Caleb Lewis, the new-ish Director of Middle School Ministry!.   


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December 22, 2021 β€’ 24 mins

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EP 148: Good Grief with Julia Petrie


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Aaron get to sit down with Stephen's mom, Julie Petrie, to talk about grieving during the holidays.


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December 15, 2021 β€’ 28 mins

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EP 147: Why Your Student Isn't Reading the Bible


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan talks about Bible reading and Gen Z. He also gives a lot of really great resources to help your student with their Bible reading.



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December 8, 2021 β€’ 31 mins

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EP 146: Pastor Brad & Parenting Pitfalls  

Today on The Couch Time Podcast, we have special guest: Pastor Brad Bigney! Pastor Brad gives some helpful and biblical advice on parenting, especially when it's hard.    

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December 1, 2021 β€’ 18 mins

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EP 145: Planting Seeds of Faith During Advent


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Ryan talk about Christmas traditions and having conversations with your kids about the reasons for why you do what you do during the Advent season - which will hopefully point them to Jesus.




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November 24, 2021 β€’ 23 mins

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EP 144: The Thanksgiving Episode


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Ryan talk about thanksgiving and ideas for how to practice gratitude with your students.    



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EP 143: Aaron is Back! (And a few things about rest)


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Stephen, and AARON are back together talking about Aaron's Sabbatical and things he learned about the value of rest and being present. There are some really good things to think about for individuals and families.




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November 10, 2021 β€’ 26 mins

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EP 142: The 5 Metrics of Grace


Today on The Couch Time Podcast...It's the Ryan Conlon Show! Ryan talks about some really good book recommendations based on 5 markers of spiritual growth.


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November 3, 2021 β€’ 17 mins

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EP 141: The RRRRs of Winter Retreat


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about why Winter Retreat is like 20 Youth Groups Nights in 1 weekend.



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EP 140: Lies We Believe: Our Words Can Be Private


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about a different way to approach the conversation with your student about the words they say.



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Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about the importance of being a part of the church and that just because you go to church doesn't make you a Christian. 


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EP 138: So, You Didn't Want To Volunteer? | Special Guest: Jared Hurless


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen interview another 5 year student ministry volunteer veteran: Jared Hurless. Learn more about the amazing men and women that week in and week out care for your students and point them to Jesus.



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October 4, 2021 β€’ 16 mins

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EP 137: Volunteer Spotlight: Abbey Owens


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen get to talk with Abbey Owens, who is a high school girls Small Group Leader at the Independence Campus. You'll get to hear from Abbey about what she loves, what's challenging, and maybe glean some insights from her 4+ years of experience in Student Ministry.


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September 27, 2021 β€’ 16 mins

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EP 136: Do You Know How To Talk About The Gospel?



Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Steven and Ryan talk about how to talk about the Gospel, why it's crucial that you know how to articulate it, and how to share it with your student.



SHOW NOTES


Steven referenced the episode with Dr. Chad Everhart (CLICK to watch)


3 Circles Diagram | Gospel explanation (CLICK to watch)


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September 20, 2021 β€’ 19 mins

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EP 135: Change, and how to navigate it



Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan & Stephen talk about change, the good, the bad, and how God uses change in our lives.




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EP 134: You know what surprised me? Thoughts from almost 4 years in student ministry


Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Josh talk about some things that surprised Josh over the past 3-4 years of being in student ministry.


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