Legacy Grandparenting

Beyond the End of the Spear: A Conversation with Jaime Saint

Jaime Saint is the grandson of Nate Saint, one of the five missionaries who in 1956 were famously killed by the Auca (Waodani) tribe in a remote rain forest of Ecuador.  Over the years, the story has been told and dramatized in many books, magazines, movies, documentaries and stage productions but in this conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Jaime explains how the faithfulness of his grandfather Nate as well as his father Steve has impacted the lives of the Waodani people and his own life in the sixty years that have passed since those missionaries gave their lives. This episode of Legacy Grandparenting will reconnect you with that powerful story of courage and sacrificial love and inspire you to consider the generational impact that we can have on our children and grandchildren. BOOKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THIS PODCAST Seriously! 100 Laugh-Out-Loud Stories that Teach Bible Truths by Wayne Rice (available from LegacyCoalition.com/store or from Amazon.com)The Great Omission by Steve Saint (YWAM Publishing)Love Does by Bob Goff (Thomas Nelson Publishing)“End of the Spear” (2005 movie) is the story of Steve Saint (Jaime’s father) who as a child accompanied his father to Ecuador, then as an adult returned to Ecuador and lived with the tribe that killed his father. Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Beyond the Gates of Wonder” live concert featuring Steve Saint and “grandfather” Mincaye of the Waodani tribe (available on YouTube).ITEC, the ministry founded by Steve Saint: www.itecusa.org"Counting the Cost" (video) is available on YouTube“The Next Chapter” (video) is available on YouTube“The Grandfathers” (video) is also available on YouTube 

Keeping Faith Alive: A Conversation with Dudley Chancey

Dr. Dudley Chancey is a long-time youth pastor and educator who is the founder of the Intergenerational Faith Center at Oklahoma Christian University. His most recent book is Keep Faith Alive: Grandparents and a Godly Legacy (Abilene Christian University Press), based on the findings of The Grandparent Project, a national study on grandparenting. Wayne Rice and John Coulombe talk with Dudley about his book and how grandparents today can become more intentional about telling grandchildren their faith stories and the great things that God has done and is doing in the world.Books and Resources mentioned:Keep Faith Alive: Grandparents and a Godly Legacy by Dudley Chancey – Order from ACUPressBooks.com and use the CODE: KEEPFAITH40 for a 40% Discount.The Family Crucible by Napier and WhitakerIntergenerational Christian Formation by Holly Atherton AllenThe Big God Story by Michelle Anthony

What Grandparents Can Learn from Youth Workers (and Vice Versa): A Conversation with Doug Fields

Doug Fields is one of the leading experts and practitioners of youth ministry in the church today. His books and resources are used by thousands of youth workers all over the world. Now a grandparent of nine, Doug shares with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe how he has been able to transfer many youth ministry principles to his role as a grandparent. During this conversation, they also discuss ways for youth workers to involve, encourage and equip grandparents. Doug also reveals one of true advantages of being a Tesla owner. Doug’s websites:www.dougfields.comwww.downloadyouthministry.comBooks mentioned:Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonaldThe Intentional Parent by Doug and Cathy FieldsKeeping Up with Youth Culture:www.axis.org (subscribe to their weekly newsletter The Culture Translator)www.cpyu.org (lots of current youth culture information here)www.homeword.com (subscribe to HomeWord’s Culture Update newsletter)

The Blessing of Ephraim and Menasseh: A Conversation with Mark Gerson

In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe talk with Mark Gerson, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Has Proved that the Torah Is True. From his uniquely Jewish perspective, Mark explains why the teachings of Moses emphasize the crucial role that grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren and what social science has proven about the health benefits of intentional grandparenting. You’ll enjoy this conversation which takes several interesting turns including Mark’s description of “the best people in the world.”For more information: https://www.godwasright.com/

The Estranged Grandparent, Difficult Conversations, Aging Gracefully and More: A Conversation with Dr. Joannie DeBrito

Dr. Joannie DeBrito is a licensed marriage & family therapist, social worker and the former director of parenting and youth for Focus on the Family. She has also written a feature column for LegacyCoalition.com called “Ask Dr. Joannie,” a Q & A for grandparents on a variety of topics. On this podcast, Dr. Joannie talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about such grandparenting issues as grandparent estrangement, influencing grandchildren’s screen time, communicating effectively about political differences, aging gracefully and much more.Resources mentioned on this podcast:Redeeming Love by Francine RiversBunny Blue  by Catherine Stahlman