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Jun 2024
12m 57s

Parent Talk — Time, Moments, and Milesto...

The Village Church
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In our first episode of God's Big Story — Parent Talk, Julie and Matt wrap up our mini-season with a focus on family discipleship. They share practical strategies for integrating faith-building activities into daily family life, emphasizing the importance of scheduled time, natural moments, and celebratory milestones. Drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 6:4 ... Show More
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