Hey Parents! Podcast

24: Summer Essentials | Love Your Neighbor

In this episode of the Hey Parents Podcast, Lee Taylor and Courtney Hall continue the Summer Essentials series by exploring Jesus’ command to love your neighbor. Looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan, they discuss how God calls His people to show compassion, mercy, and sacrificial love—even to those who are different from us or difficult to love. Through a practical Discovery Bible Study, Lee and Courtney unpack what this familiar story teaches us about the heart of God, the danger of self-righteousness, and the kind of love Jesus models for His followers. Parents will be encouraged to help their kids move beyond simply knowing the right answers and begin living out their faith through everyday acts of kindness, service, and grace. Whether at home, on a summer trip, or around the dinner table, this conversation offers practical ways to help your family grow in loving God and loving others. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church is located just north of Atlanta, GA, and is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus. Learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church at johnsonferry.org

23: Summer Essentials | Love God

In this episode of Hey Parents, Lee Taylor and Christi Hodges continue the Summer Essentials series by walking through a Discovery Bible Study in Luke 7:36–50, where a sinful woman responds to Jesus with overwhelming love and gratitude. Together, they unpack what it truly means to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and how forgiveness transforms the way we worship and live. Along the way, they provide practical tips for leading meaningful Bible conversations with your children, helping families move beyond simply knowing Scripture to applying it in everyday life. Whether you're around the dinner table, in the car, or on summer vacation, this episode will equip you to disciple your kids and grow together in faith. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church is located just north of Atlanta, GA, and is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus. Learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church at johnsonferry.org

22: Summer Essentials | Turn & Trust

In this first episode of our Summer Essentials series, Lee Taylor and Student Pastor Logan Grantham explore one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith: repentance and faith in Jesus. Using the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, they discuss what it means to “turn and trust,” how true life change begins with surrendering control to Christ, and why salvation is based on faith rather than good works. Along the way, they reflect on lessons learned from recent student mission trips, the challenges of sharing faith in a post-Christian culture, and practical ways parents can disciple their children at home. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or anyone seeking to grow in your faith, this conversation will help you better understand the heart of the gospel and how to pass it on to the next generation. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church is located just north of Atlanta, GA, and is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus. Learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church at johnsonferry.org

21: The Five Ways of Jesus | Multiplication

On this episode of the Hey Parents! Podcast, Lee Taylor sits down with missions pastor Brian Fox and a special guest serving overseas to talk about multiplication—what it means to raise kids who don’t just follow Jesus, but help others follow Him too. Together they explore how everyday moments—running errands, sharing meals, practicing hospitality, and praying as a family—can become opportunities for discipleship. Parents will be encouraged to model a faith that is lived out, inviting their kids to see their homes, schools, and neighborhoods as their own mission field. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, located just north of Atlanta, GA. JF, as it is affectionately called, is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus. Learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church at johnsonferry.org

20: The Five Ways of Jesus | Serving

In this episode of Hey Parents, host Lee Taylor is joined by Brittany Finch from Johnson Ferry's Global Team and Student Ministry Resident Libby Bickford for a meaningful conversation about one of the Five Ways of Jesus: Serving. Together, they explore why serving isn’t just something we do—it’s a way of life that shapes our faith, our families, and our kids. From local opportunities like summer lunches and church ministries to global missions and gap-year experiences, Brittany and Libby share stories of how serving can transform hearts, build community, and help families see the bigger world beyond their own. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, located just north of Atlanta, GA. JF, as it is affectionately called, is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus. Learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church at johnsonferry.org