The Dallas Christian Podcast

Episode 7 with Jason Nunley - Co-founder of Urban Logistics Realty and the developer of Urban District 30

In this episode, Jason Nunley discusses the development of the land behind the Dallas Christian campus.  Additionally, we learn about his approach to faith, and how his "kingdom first" philosophy is integral in his business model.

Episode 6 with Andrew Coleman - Owner and Coach, Crossfit Rowlett

In today's episode, Dr King and Andrew Coleman discuss nutrition.  Topics including paleo and ketogenic diets, intermittent fasting, and the science behind those approaches.   They also discuss achieving rhythm and balance in our hectic lives (as it relates to our nutrition) and what the Bible says about nutrition and fasting, and how these things help us become a better person to fulfill the purpose God has for us.

Episode 5 with Dr. Andy Root - Author and Professor of Youth and Family Ministry

Dr. Andy Root is a professor at Luther College in St. Paul, MN.  He is a prolific writer with several works on Amazon that are incredibly relevant for youth ministry, spiritual formation, and cultural research.  Andy has become one of my favorite scholars and authors. 

You don't want to miss this episode.  We discuss spiritual formation for our kids today in a culture that disenchants the Bible, the fact that our "factory settings" as people that live in 2019 are not naturally geared toward embracing the ways God moves and works among us, and we end with a very meaningful conversation about the grace of dogs.  

 

Episode 4 with Dr. Ryan Smith - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

We continue the conversation with Dr Ryan Smith regarding technology and its role as a "dopamine dispenser," about dopamine's role in your student's behavior, and effective discipline techniques. You don't want to miss this episode.

Episode 3 with Dr. Ryan Smith - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

What does neuroscience teach us about brain development and how it affects those formative adolescent years?  How does dopamine factor into your students ability to make good choices? What part does technology and social media play in their development?

This fascinating follow-up episode with Dr Ryan Smith will help provide insights to these, and other challenging questions parents of teens (and pre-teens) will undoubtedly face.

Episode 2 with Andrew Coleman - Owner and Coach, Crossfit Rowlett

This conversation with Andrew Coleman is about achieving balance in our frenetic schedules in the area of exercise, nutrition, and faith.  Andrew is the owner and coach of Crossfit Rowlett.  In this episode, he shares great information about the philosophy that has made Crossfit hugely popular along with his own spiritual calling to serve others by helping to bring about physical and mental transformation.  

Episode 1 with Dr. Ryan Smith - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Ryan Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor. He currently serves as the President of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. He attended Abilene Christian University for his undergraduate work and received both his Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

In this episode, Dr. Smith discusses the importance for parents to resist the temptation of creating an artificial, sterile, and pain-free ecosystem for their children. Instead, it is developmentally vital that we allow our children to experience hardship, adversity, and suffering. We also talk about the importance of helping our children develop the discipline of delayed gratification and how that correlates longitudinally with a well-balanced life and success as an adult. Last, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on parenting in a hyper-specialization culture. If you have children in the home, you MUST listen to this episode.