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Happy Families Podcast: Teach Your Children To Love Giving

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Kylie shares a great tradition that their family does together to give to others
  • Secret Sisters in the Coulson house
  • Brand new science released tells us that we can actually create kids who want to give

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Generation X: Simplicity as a Service is Essential for the Generation Caring Both Up and Down

By: McCrindle

In our latest report on The Future Consumer, we aim to unpack the current traits, behaviours and mindsets of our current generations and understand where they might head in the future. Read more

How Daring Is Your Faith?

By: Neri Morris

That famous story where Peter gets out of the boat and walks on water towards Jesus was my story for over a year in 2016. The journey began late one night when, just as I was falling asleep, the Lord revealed to me the theme for the conference I was planning. Read more

Happy Families Podcast: When Kids Ask for Expensive Gifts

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Topics discussed in this episode:

– How to avoid materialism in your children
– Don’t try to keep up with the Jones’s
– Get creative
– Plan ahead
– Change the focus
– Be an example Read more

‘Christmas Jars’ Has Inspired People All Over the World To Be Altruistic

By: Laura Bennett

In December, binging on Christmas movies is pretty much a given for festive-season devotees and, this year alone, Hallmark has released 40 new holiday titles while Netflix have added over 15 originals to their slate. Read more

Resilience Amidst the Pandemic

By: McCrindle

Despite the challenges that 2020 has presented, Australians are finding the silver lining and displaying the strength of the Aussie spirit that we are so proud of. Read more

We Need a New Renaissance of Faith. These Three Commitments Can Help

By: Sheridan Voysey

Five hundred years ago the Renaissance brought an explosion of art, science, geographical discovery and religious ideas into the world. What would it take to see a new renaissance (rebirth) of wisdom, creativity, community and faith in this coming decade? Read more

When Rejection Ruins Who You Thought You Were

By: Jennie Scott

When you’ve experienced rejection in your life, a serious rejection of all that you are, you see everything through the lens of being unwanted and unworthy. Read more

Academy Award Winner Matthew McConaughey Says “Prayer is My Time to Do Inventory”

By: Laura Bennett

Film stars are an interesting breed. We get to know them in our homes through the characters they bring to life, and the glittery-ness of their lifestyles frame the aspirations of many a punter. Although, more often than not, you discover that behind all the red-carpet glamour is simply someone with wild stories to tell and personal depth that doesn’t always translate on magazine covers. Read more

How to Discipline Children Effectively Without Using Consequences or Punishment

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Hi Dr Justin,

I’ve been reading your books and trying my hardest to follow what you say we should do. But I’m struggling with one thing. You say we should remember to discipline our children by teaching them. My question is what is the difference between acceptable consequences vs punishments. Read more