Ryan & Andrea Ingold: Answering the Call: Foster Care, Adoption & Showing Kids the Love of Jesus
They also answer one of the biggest questions potential foster parents wrestle with: “Do I have what it takes?”
Their answer may surprise you. You don’t have to be perfectly equipped—you need to be willing to love, serve, trust God and follow where He leads.
“I Missed You While You Were Sleeping” — Dana House on Faith, Fear & Her Son’s Fight for Life
Dana’s son was sent home after birth seemingly healthy. But she soon knew something wasn’t right. At just 21 days old, doctors discovered that his heart was enlarged and that he was facing life-threatening heart conditions.
The Forgotten Side of an Unplanned Pregnancy | John Vance on Reaching Fathers
What about the father?
When an unplanned pregnancy happens, much of the attention understandably focuses on the mother and her baby. But the father is part of the story too—and his influence, responsibility, fears, and need for support shouldn't be overlooked.
Coyote vs. Acme, Toy Story 5 & What Parents Need to Know
Paul starts with Coyote vs. Acme, the long-awaited Looney Tunes adventure featuring Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Will Forte and John Cena. It’s a movie packed with nostalgia for parents, laughs for kids and even a surprisingly meaningful message about continuing to try when things don’t go your way. But Paul also explains the content concerns parents should know about before taking the family.
They also discuss Beyond Belief, a Christian film featuring the music of legendary Christian rock band Petra and a story about following God’s call—even when that call doesn’t seem to make sense.
Then Steve and Paul turn to Toy Story 5 and its timely exploration of kids, toys, screens and technology. How is technology changing childhood, and what can parents take away from the movie’s message?
From Basketball to the Pulpit: Ken Hicks on Faith, Family & Living on Mission
The conversation also explores Ken's approach to co-vocational ministry. At Heights Community Church, ministry leaders intentionally maintain careers and businesses outside the church, creating additional opportunities to take the Gospel into the community while allowing more church resources to be directed toward Kingdom work.
Ken discusses his passion for building stronger marriages and healthier families, including his work through 360 Enrichment, and explains why strengthening the family can have an impact far beyond the walls of the church.
What Are Your Kids Really Watching? | Paul Asay of Plugged In
Steve and Paul discuss The Magic Faraway Tree and its mixture of positive family themes, screen-time concerns and spiritual elements parents may want to consider. They also look at Ariana Grande's latest music and why parents of younger fans should be aware of its mature content.
Adam Holz
Steve and Adam look at several new releases, including the Christian-themed Elijah Peele, the dinosaur adventure The End of Oak Street, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, and the anime release Ribbon Hero. Adam also explains why parents shouldn't assume that animated content—especially anime—is automatically appropriate for children.
Michael Loudermilk
A powerful conversation with Pastor Michael Loudermilk about walking through every parent’s nightmare—his 7-year-old daughter Abigail’s battle with an aggressive brain tumor.
Christine Faith
Christine shares how she launched Searcy Living Magazine without a publishing background and eventually reached a moment when the pressures of owning a business forced her to make a decision: keep trying to control everything herself or surrender it completely to God. That moment became a turning point not only for her business, but for her faith
Drew Cline
Drew Cline, pastor of South City Church in Little Rock, joins The Steve Marston Show for an honest and deeply personal conversation about grief, loss, discipleship, and trusting God through the hardest seasons of life.