In The Fire

Chapelgate Advent Week 1: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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Thanks for checking out Chapelgate Church's 2022 Advent Series. We hope these episodes are a blessing to you and your family, and that you might even consider sharing that blessing with others.
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LYRICS
O come, O come, Emmanuel,And ransom captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile here,Until the Son of God appear.Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, freeThine own from Satan's tyranny;From depths of hell Thy people save,And give them victory o'er the grave.Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Dayspring, from on high,And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death's dark shadows put to flight.Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Key of David, comeAnd open wide our heav'nly home;Make safe the way that leads on high,And close the path to misery.Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Adonai, Lord of might,Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,In ancient times didst give the lawIn cloud and majesty and awe.Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel.

Steve and Cathy Dallwig - ”Marriage or Kids: Can I Have Both?”

We've all seen it. A couple gets their youngest child through college (or high school) and files for divorce three days later. What happened? How could people who have been married for so long split ways like that?
Sometimes, what starts out as a marriage between two people transitions into a "child-rearing partnership" between two parents.  In other words: parenting takes priority over marriage.  When that happens, no one wins. While it's true that having kids can be very consuming, there's still hope for our marriages!
Join me as I sit down with Steve and Cathy Dallwig and ask them how they managed to have a healthy marriage of 32 years while raising 4 kids of their own in the Season 1 finale of In The Fire!
Want to breathe some life into your marriage? Don't forget to sign up for Dads On Duty and give your wife a chance to unwind without the kids while hanging with other great Dads.  Fall 2022 dates: September 10, October 29, and December 3 from 4pm-6pm at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church. 
 
For further study, please check out the following resource(s):
Paul Tripp - Marriage
Crated With Love Date Box Subscription
Marriage Counseling 
Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our WEBSITE and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST) either in-person or online!Questions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes?
Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking:  rgicking@chapelgate.org
 
 

Travis Drown - ”Marriage & Money”

As a Financial Coach, one of the things I always remind people is this: money is a blessing from God, but as sinners, we are really good at turning blessings into problems. 
This is especially true when it comes tomoney and marriage. With money being one of the most common causes of divorce, it's really important to make sure we keep money in its rightful place in our lives and our hearts. Two of the ways we can do this:
1) Deepening our understanding of what it means to be a biblical steward by keeping money in its right place.
(This is where repentance comes in... lots and lots of repentance! But don't worry, there's even more grace in our Savior!)
2) Learning how to communicate and plan with our spouse. 
(Again, repentance... and again, even more grace!)
Join me this week as I sit down with Travis Drown to discuss what it looks like to begin the journey towards a vibrant and healthy financial life for your family!
 
For further study, please check out the following resource(s):
Dave Ramsey's Complete Guide to Money
EveryDollar Budget 
Mint Budget
Financial Coaching/Financial Peace University
 
Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our website and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST) either in-person or online!https://www.chapelgate.org/young-familiesQuestions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes? Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking:  rgicking@chapelgate.org
 
 
 
 

Frierson/Radcliffe - ”Discipline”

Discipline can be one of the most complicated aspects to parenting children. After all, none of us really enjoy being disciplined ourselves, so why would we put our children through it?
Join me as I sit down with Frick and Amy Frierson, and their daughter Lydia Radcliffe, as we discuss some of the benefits of growing up in a home where biblical discipline was practiced.  I got WAY MORE than I bargained for with this interview and I hope it is as much a blessing to you as it was to me.
 
Frick's 5 P's
1. What's the PROBLEM?
2. What's the PUNISHMENT? (e.g., consequence)
3. What's the POTENTIAL solution?
4. PREPARE for re-entry.
5. PRAYER.
 
For further study, please check out the following resource(s):
Tim Kimmel - Grace-Based Parenting
Paul Tripp - Parenting
 
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. - Hebrews 12:11
 
Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our website and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST) either in-person or online!https://www.chapelgate.org/young-familiesQuestions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes? Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking:  rgicking@chapelgate.org
 
 

Jordan & Ellen - ”Community”

One of the most beautiful ways that God reveals himself to us is through the love and care of our friends. In this interview, I sit down with Jordan Woodrick and Ellen Berridge to discuss what that has looked like in the life of their young families. Specifically, I ask them about what it means to be in a small group, how they've figured that out logistically, and what advice they might have for those of us interested in finding our own community here at Chapelgate!  
If you're interested in learning more about small groups, please contact our Pastor of Spiritual Formation: Patrick Allen.
pallen@chapelgate.org
 
Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our website and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST) either in-person or online!https://www.chapelgate.org/young-families
Questions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes? Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking:  rgicking@chapelgate.org

Abby Pope - ”Nurture and Admonition of the Lord”

Parenting is one of the most impactful things we will ever do, but it can be downright terrifying at times. How do we teach our children about God and the Bible, sin and salvation, and all the other things that go along with them? I sit down with Abby Pope, Director of Children's Ministry at Chapelgate, to discuss what it means to fulfill our promise to "raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" and to lay out a practical game plan for how to do it!
 
For further study, please check out the following resource(s):
New City Catechism for Kids
https://www.amazon.com/New-City-Catechism-Kids-Curriculum/dp/1433561298/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=new+city+catechism+for+kids&qid=1658171840&sprefix=new+city+cate%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-1
Jesus Storybook Bible
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jesus+storybook+bible&qid=1658171874&sprefix=Jesus+Story%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1
A Sample Prayer Guide for Kids:
"Dear God,
1. Something you're thankful for. (e.g., Thank you for my home)
2. Something you want to ask God. (e.g., Please help me sleep well)
3. Someone you'd like to pray for. (e.g., Please bless Nana and Poppy)
Thank you, God. Amen."
 
Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our website and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST) either in-person or online!https://www.chapelgate.org/young-families
Questions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes? Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking:  rgicking@chapelgate.org
 

Eliza Huie - ”Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids”

In a world where anxiety and depression are on the rise, it seems nearly impossible to raise kids that know how to handle their emotions and respond to the world around them.  I sit down with Eliza Huie, Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Virginia, to discuss what it looks like to raise emotionally healthy kids.
 
For further study, please check out the following resource(s):
Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids - Eliza Huie
https://us.10ofthose.com/raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-help-for-parents-paperback/
 
Eliza's Podcast: Counsel for Life
https://open.spotify.com/show/32dlc8cPI8pgnRKK2guW9K?si=6bb075bf357b458e
 
Key Points:
Really Young - Give them words for their emotions; not just correction
Young - Give them ways to regulate; by co-regulating
Teens - Give them options
ALL - Help them see that God is present and cares about it all (the highs AND the lows)
 
Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our website and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST) either in-person or online!https://www.chapelgate.org/young-families
Questions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes? Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking:  rgicking@chapelgate.org
 
 
 

Dan Passerelli - ”Evangelism as a Young Family”

"Go and make disciples of all nations..." (Mt. 28:19).  It's a straightforward command, but we often feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the thought of sharing our faith with others.  I sit down with Dan Passerelli, President of Metro Baltimore Seminary, to discuss what it looks like for young families to be a source of hope to our neighbors and coworkers.
 
For further study, please check out the following resource(s):
Preaching - Tim Keller
https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Communicating-Faith-Age-Skepticism-ebook/dp/B00OQSF8QS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=preaching+tim+keller&qid=1658170780&sprefix=preaching+tim+%2Caps%2C59&sr=8-1
Tactics - Gregory Koukl
https://www.amazon.com/Tactics-10th-Anniversary-Discussing-Convictions-ebook/dp/B07PSDYQRN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BF6WHYVI00AD&keywords=tactics&qid=1658171031&sprefix=tactics%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-1
Metro Baltimore seminary
https://www.metrobaltimoreseminary.org/
 
Want to learn more about connecting at Chapelgate? Check out our website and consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM (EST) either in-person or online!https://www.chapelgate.org/young-familiesQuestions, Comments, or Ideas about future episodes? Please contact our Director of Young Family Ministry, Rob Gicking:  rgicking@chapelgate.org