Episodes

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Nov. 2, 2025

Books That Can Help and Why...[Smalley] Part 3

Part 3 in the series on the book . Chapter 6 Finding the Best solution to any conflict Making Wise decisions is having the ability through discretion and extensive knowledge to sensibly discern and judge something before receiving and acting...
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Oct. 26, 2025

Books That Can Help and Why... [Smalley] Part 2

Dave and Bethlie continue their series on the book . Chapter 5. How to Argue with Teenagers and Come Out as Closer Friends 5,000 adults asked what they wished their parents had done differently during times of conflict They wished their...
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Oct. 19, 2025

[From the Archives] A Biblical Overview of Emotions and Personality

We're taking a break from our book study this week and focusing on a very important topic in our society. During this season of high emotions in our country, join Dave and Bethlie as they look at emotions and personality from a Biblical standpoint. This episode originally aired on episode 142.
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Oct. 12, 2025

Books That Can Help and Why... [Smalley] Part 1

Dave and Bethlie begin a new series on the book . This is a great book about navigating the teen years. I love the quotes that are at the beginning of each chapter: Any adult who behaves the way that teenagers behave would be judged as...
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Oct. 5, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why [Adams] Part 2

Join Dave and Bethlie discuss as they discuss part 2 of thei 4th book in this series. Part 2 Chapter 5 - More Unbiblical concepts about marriage One’s priorities must change radically with marriage. Marriage is a commitment to become a new...
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Sept. 29, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why [Leman] Part 1

Dave and Bethlie discuss the 4th book in this series. Chapter 1 p. 2. Husbands and wives must grow as individuals in conformity to Christ in order to be compatible with each other. What this book is all about? Marriage problems of all sorts. Causes...
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Sept. 21, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why [Leman] Part 1

Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss the third book in this series entitled Books That Can Help and Why. This series they'll be discussing Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman. About the author Dr. Leman is a psychologist and best-selling author He is also a radio and tv personality He is a speaker About the book Dr. Leman says that sex is about the quality of your entire love life His book is a challenge to give your spouse the best gift ever—a sexually enthusiastic mate Not just a how to book ...
Sept. 14, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why [Tripp] Part 4

Dave and Bethlie continue their multi-part series on the book Part 4 5. The rod defined - p. 104 “The rod is a parent, in faith toward God and faithfullness toward his or her children, undertaking the responsibility of careful,...
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Sept. 7, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why [Tripp] Part 3

Dave and Bethlie continue their multi-part series on the book PART 3 4. His comments about the ROD are really good in chapter 11 Children are not born morally and ethically neutral If they are they don’t need correction, just...
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Aug. 31, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why [Tripp] Part 2

PART 2 3. Some important quotes stand out! 4. His comments about the ROD are really good in chapter 11 Children are not born morally and ethically neutral If they are they don’t need correction, just direction If they are not, then they need correction Our child’s problem is that he or she is a sinner! p. 102. Folly is the problem we have to address according to proverbs Folly is not childishness Folly describes the person who does not fear God A fools life is run by his desires and fears ...
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Aug. 24, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why [Tripp] Part 1

Join Dave and Bethlie as they embark on this multi-part series on the book What is the point of the book? It is written to parents with children of any age and provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart into the paths...
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Aug. 17, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why Part 2

Join Dave and Bethlie as they continue a study on a few select chapters of the book . PART 2 5. Chapter 5 Conflict Resolution Goal - not to avoid but to handle wisely Illustration of Lady Astor to Winston Churchill - If you were my...
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Aug. 10, 2025

Books That Can Help...and Why Part 1

Join Dave and Bethlie as they begin a study on a few select chapters of the book . Here's the notes from this episode. Introduction to the author He and His wife Sharon have been married for 50 years They have conducted Marriage and Family...
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Aug. 3, 2025

Breaking the Pornography Cycle

We reached back into the archives and pulled out a very special episode that Dave and Bethlie did back in season 2. Pray for Pastor Dave as he recovers from a pretty nasty cold. In this special episode, Dave and Bethlie Young tackle the critical issue of internet pornography and its impact on families. They share alarming statistics about pornography exposure among children and teens, including that 93% of boys and 62% of girls are exposed to internet porn before age 18, with the average first ...
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July 27, 2025

The Family Altar Part 2

Thanks for joining us for part 2 of this series entitlted, "The Family Altar." If you've listened to Keeping It Young for long, you've probably heard Dave refer to the "family altar" but what exactly does he mean when he says that? 7. How do you do it? Schedule it John R. Rice had family altar after breakfast each morning. Read Scripture out loud as a family Each one prayed We had family altar in the evenings before bed. It was a calm down time It was a quiet time It was a special and fun ...
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July 20, 2025

The Family Altar Part 1

If you've listened to Keeping It Young for long, you've probably heard Dave refer to the "family altar" but what exactly does he mean when he says that? The next few episodes will explain exactly what he means! In this episode, you heard Dave and Bethlie reference a past episode on Deuteronomy 6. Here is the link to part 1 of that 7 episode series. Here are the notes from today's episode. The Family Altar What is a family altar? The family altar refers to the way a Christian family regularly ...
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July 13, 2025

Caring For Aging Parents Part 3

We conclude this series this week with Part 3. To make it easier for you to remember the outline for the last two weeks we've included all three weeks below. Part 1 It is hard. Life is busy all by itself, but caring for aging parents doubles or triples the load. Some parents are pretty much on their own all the way through life, but others need lots of help and care. As much as possible, plan ahead before care is needed. Talk with all the family who is involved or who will be. If possible, p...
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July 6, 2025

Caring For Aging Parents Part 2

Part 2 Caring for aging parents is hard! Dave and Bethlie discuss practical ways you navigate these difficult times. If you are in this season, or will be in this season, we trust this content will be a help. If you know of someone who could use this, please share it. 4. It needs to be a WE affair and not a ME affair Get everyone involved Brothers and sisters a Aunts and uncles Sons and daughters Spouse Everyone get involved One person likely cannot do it by themselves Each person must sh...
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June 29, 2025

Caring For Aging Parents Part 1

Caring for aging parents is hard! Dave and Bethlie discuss practical ways you navigate these difficult times. If you are in this season, or will be in this season, we trust this content will be a help. If you know of someone who could use this, please share it. \ Caring for Aging Parents It is hard. Life is busy all by itself, but caring for aging parents doubles or triples the load. Some parents are pretty much on their own all the way through life, but others need lots of help and care. As ...
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June 22, 2025

Discussing the Issue of Medication Part 2

Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. Try exercise Try counsel Try meditation Try lifestyle changes Try prayer Try family changes Try training Try spanking Spanking is a simple method of amplifying the consequences of negative behavior at a time when the negative behavior is not as BIG of a deal If you choose to use medication, use them sparingly Small doses Short time, not a lifetime Aware of all the side effects Do much research Bill...
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June 15, 2025

Discussing the Issue of Medication Part 1

Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast 1. Meds and special needs: often asked question and often commented matter (both for and against) Meds are here to stay Most everyone uses meds in some way Some are pharmaceutical Some are natural Some are spooky We take Tylenol, blood pressure medication, antibiotics Most will take some vaccines. Polio Measl...
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June 8, 2025

Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 7

Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Take aways from Renea’s session (Episode 265 adn 266 Have Faith in God Get all the help you can get Patiently train them Have a journal to write the journey and the memories and the blessings Have a Bible to note the promises Introduce them to Jesus Friend for...
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June 1, 2025

Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 6

For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 2 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina. The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Want to hear P...
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May 25, 2025

Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 5

For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 1 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina. The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Want to hear P...