#85: What The Old Testament Has To Teach Us (with guest Dennis Prager)
There\u2019s a lot of people that just don\u2019t read the Bible because it\u2019s hard to understand or they do not think it applies to their lives. In this episode, Dr. Meeker talks with Dennis Prager, best selling author, columnist, and nationally syndicated radio show host about his newest book The Rational Bible: Genesis. They take the practical information that he wrote about and apply it specifically to kids, parenting, and families. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away! Dr. Meeker also answers a question from a mom about her 15 year old daughter\u2019s struggle with anxiety and depression. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!\n \xa0\n 0:00 \u2013 AD \u2013 KIWI CO\n KiwiCo creates super cool, hands-on projects for kids that make learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun! 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Parenting Great Kids listeners can get 10% off your first month!\n \xa0\n 1:49 \u2013 WELCOME\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cWhat The Old Testament Has To Teach Us.\u201d She also teases the continued conversation with Dennis Prager, as well as her points to ponder.\n \xa0\n 4:10 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH DENNIS PRAGER (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg talks with Dennis Prager about his book The Rational Bible: Genesis. They also discuss, as parents, what you can learn through the book of Genesis.\n \xa0\n 17:10 \u2013 AD \u2013 UNDENIABLY DAIRY\n One in six kids in the U.S. faces hunger, and that number goes up during the summer months when kids don\u2019t have access to school meal programs. America\u2019s dairy farmers have been passionate about providing food to families for a long time. This summer they\u2019re building on dairy\u2019s commitment to nourishing communities by partnering with Feeding America to fight child hunger. Help get food to families who need it. Go to GiveAGallon.com\xa0to donate to a food bank in your community.\n \xa0\n 18:50 \u2013 AD \u2013 ROTHY\u2019S\n It\u2019s no surprise Rothy\u2019s has over 1,000 nearly perfect reviews. They\u2019re stylish, sustainable, comfortable, washable, really they\u2019re the perfect flats for life on-the-go. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/MEG. Comfort, style, and sustainability \u2013 these are the shoes you\u2019ve been waiting for! Head to Rothys.com/MEGtoday!\n \xa0\n 20:37 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH DENNIS PRAGER (PART 2)\n Dr. Meg talks with Dennis Prager about his book The Rational Bible: Genesis. They also discuss, as parents, what you can learn through the book of Genesis.\n \xa0\n 35:52 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about how the Old Testament of the Bible can teach you to be a better parent.\n \xa0\n 39:08 \u2013 LET\u2019S GET SOCIAL\n Today Dr. Meg answers a question from a mom, Lisa, about her 15 year old daughter and her struggle with anxiety and depression. Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? Email Dr. Meg ataskmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD.\n \xa0\n 43:53 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 44:37 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Thanks for listening to Episode 85, What The Old Testament Has To Teach Usand for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than THREE MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\n \xa0\n Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD\n \xa0\n Have a parenting question? 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