Ep. 20 "How to Stay Involved Without Being Overbearing"

October 5, 2026 • Pastor Jesse McCoy, Kala Bird, Hunter McGonigle

Being an involved parent doesn’t mean doing everything for your child. As kids grow, our role has to change. In this episode, we’ll talk about knowing when to step in, when to let kids experience consequences, and how parents can gradually move from managing their kids to guiding, coaching, and ultimately releasing them.

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Ep. 21 "When Family Gets Complicated"

November 2, 2026 • Pastor Jesse McCoy, Kala Bird, Hunter McGonigle

Family doesn’t always agree, and navigating different personalities, expectations, and parenting styles can be challenging. In this episode, we’ll talk about handling differences with extended family, knowing when to speak up and when to let things go, and teaching our kids to navigate relationships with wisdom, respect, and grace. Learn more on how you can get connected with our XKIDS Ministry here: https://thex.church/about/xkids You can listen to this podcast here: Spotify: https://open.http://spotify.com/show/3dmtgl5o4kxreuhzjmtxa2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parent-path/id1799808631 Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://http://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://http://www.facebook.com/thexchurch.oh Instagram | https://http://www.instagram.com/thex_church Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: http://www.thex.church #theXchurch

Ep. 19 "Discipline That Actually Teaches"

September 7, 2026 • Pastor Jesse McCoy, Hunter McGonigle, Kala Bird

Discipline isn’t just about correcting bad behavior—it’s about helping our kids learn to make wise choices. In this episode, we’ll talk about the difference between punishment and teaching, common discipline mistakes, age-appropriate consequences, and how parents can use everyday moments to shape character. Learn more on how you can get connected with our XKIDS Ministry here: https://thex.church/about/xkids/ You can listen to this podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmTGL5o4kxreUhzJmTXa2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parent-path/id1799808631 Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church #theXchurch

Ep. 18 "Why Your Kid Won’t Talk (And What Actually Helps)"

August 3, 2026 • Pastor Jesse McCoy, Hunter McGonigle, Kala Bird

Every parent knows the feeling: “How was your day?” … “Fine.” Sometimes it feels like getting more than a one-word answer is impossible. In this episode, we talk about why kids and students shut down, what unintentionally pushes conversations away, and practical ways to create moments where connection and communication can grow. Learn more on how you can get connected with our XKIDS Ministry here: https://thex.church/about/xkids/ You can listen to this podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmTGL5o4kxreUhzJmTXa2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parent-path/id1799808631 Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church #theXchurch