This week on Here's What We Know, we sit down with the brilliant author Steve Hines to discuss his book "Salt, Light, & Kids," and the challenges of parenting in today’s culture. In this book, Steve shares how to raise children to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world our culture desperately needs. Steve offers timeless wisdom for parenting in today's tech-savvy world and shares insights from his journey, from growing up in Alabama to becoming a lacrosse coach for young boys and now embracing the role of a grandfather, or "Bam,” as his grandchildren affectionately call him. Tune in now!

In This Episode:

• Discover the importance of biblically based parenting.
• Gary and Steve’s perspective on Nick Saban's retirement as head football coach at the University of Alabama and its impact on college sports.
• Steve shares what led him to write “Salt, Light, & Kids,” an experience he attributes to divine inspiration.
• Explore the heartwarming and sometimes challenging dynamics of mentoring and coaching young people.
• Hear Steve’s insights on navigating the trials of digital influences and cultural challenges.
• The importance of how you accept and respond when it comes to losing.
• Steve’s take on being a grandparent: loving anything that someone you love so much loves.

This episode is sponsored by:
Dermawav
Winchester Western Wear (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you to save up 20%!)
Dignity Memorial

Bio:
Steve Hines, author of "Salt, Light, & Kids," lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his high school sweetheart, Leigh Ann, to whom he has been married for 35 years. Together, they have dedicated decades to mentoring younger parents through parenting study groups and one-on-one relationships. As the father of two adult children and the grandfather of three adorable kids, Steve’s passion for supporting families continues to grow amidst the challenges of today's culture. A former C.P.A. and life-long entrepreneur, Steve is also a junior high and high school lacrosse coach and an ardent musician.

Website: https://www.saltlightandkids.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehines2/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltlightandkids
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saltlightandkids
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saltlightandkids/
Salt, Light, & Kids: Amazon Link

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