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May 05, 2026

Preparing to Be a Parent of a Teenager with Expert Dr. Gary Chapman and Readying Yourself for the Storms of Pastoral Ministry with Daniel Henderson |

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today.  Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry.  Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry.  You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  

If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Staying ready to do good works [0:00]

Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02]

Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12]