Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:57 -0400 https://www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com en-us © 2026 The Greenhouse Effect yes 2876a0ad-30fa-5175-a6ff-278d50a2b9da Avery Bowman episodic false The Greenhouse Effect" is a dynamic weekly podcast where youth pastor Avery Bowman passionately guides teenagers and their parents on a transformative journey to strengthen family bonds and cultivate a thriving home environment. Contrary to prevailing notions, Avery believes that it's possible to navigate the challenges of today's culture while nurturing a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. Tune in each week to delve into the wisdom of God's Word, gaining valuable insights that inspire, encourage, and empower both teens and parents alike. Join us in cultivating a resilient faith within the family, fostering a greenhouse effect of spiritual growth and connection in today's world.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Avery Bowman https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8xt5u8cz7gisn9mpc3dn62koyc2i?.jpg Avery Bowman Nurturing Your Teens Spiritual Development Mom and Dad nurturing your teens inner man is paramount when it comes to them having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. WALK THE TALK!

]]> Mom and Dad nurturing your teens inner man is paramount when it comes to them having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. WALK THE TALK!

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-13444732 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 722 29 full false Don't Throw in the Towel! (Part 4) In today's episode Brother Avery encourages parents to get involved in their teenagers digital world. He lets them in on some practical ways to ENGAGE with their teens. 

]]> In today's episode Brother Avery encourages parents to get involved in their teenagers digital world. He lets them in on some practical ways to ENGAGE with their teens. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-13331927 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1234 28 full false Where Do We Go From Here? (Part 3) Whether you're a teenager struggling to put down your phone, a parent concerned about your child's screen time, or someone who simply wants to be more mindful of your own digital habits, this series is for you. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of the digital age and discover how to harness the power of technology without letting it control us.

Get ready to challenge your perspectives, gain practical insights, and uncover the secrets to achieving digital well-being. Because when it comes to screens, it's not just about managing the devices—it's about managing ourselves.

]]> Whether you're a teenager struggling to put down your phone, a parent concerned about your child's screen time, or someone who simply wants to be more mindful of your own digital habits, this series is for you. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of the digital age and discover how to harness the power of technology without letting it control us.

Get ready to challenge your perspectives, gain practical insights, and uncover the secrets to achieving digital well-being. Because when it comes to screens, it's not just about managing the devices—it's about managing ourselves.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-13246062 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400 1799 27 full false How to Manage the Social Media Platforms (Part 2) Whether you're a teenager struggling to put down your phone, a parent concerned about your child's screen time, or someone who simply wants to be more mindful of your own digital habits, this series is for you. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of the digital age and discover how to harness the power of technology without letting it control us.

Get ready to challenge your perspectives, gain practical insights, and uncover the secrets to achieving digital well-being. Because when it comes to screens, it's not just about managing the devices—it's about managing ourselves.

]]> Whether you're a teenager struggling to put down your phone, a parent concerned about your child's screen time, or someone who simply wants to be more mindful of your own digital habits, this series is for you. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of the digital age and discover how to harness the power of technology without letting it control us.

Get ready to challenge your perspectives, gain practical insights, and uncover the secrets to achieving digital well-being. Because when it comes to screens, it's not just about managing the devices—it's about managing ourselves.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-13245813 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0400 2029 26 full false Introduction to Screens (Part 1) Whether you're a teenager struggling to put down your phone, a parent concerned about your child's screen time, or someone who simply wants to be more mindful of your own digital habits, this series is for you. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of the digital age and discover how to harness the power of technology without letting it control us.

Get ready to challenge your perspectives, gain practical insights, and uncover the secrets to achieving digital well-being. Because when it comes to screens, it's not just about managing the devices—it's about managing ourselves.

]]> Whether you're a teenager struggling to put down your phone, a parent concerned about your child's screen time, or someone who simply wants to be more mindful of your own digital habits, this series is for you. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of the digital age and discover how to harness the power of technology without letting it control us.

Get ready to challenge your perspectives, gain practical insights, and uncover the secrets to achieving digital well-being. Because when it comes to screens, it's not just about managing the devices—it's about managing ourselves.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-13244961 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2383 25 full false Jesus is ALIVE! In this weeks episode we pull out the amazing truths out of 1 Corinthians 15 about the Resurrection of Jesus. He is Alive!

]]> In this weeks episode we pull out the amazing truths out of 1 Corinthians 15 about the Resurrection of Jesus. He is Alive!

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12596994 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400 839 24 full false The Sweet Holy Spirit Pastor Mainous preaches a powerful message on the Holy Spirit. 

]]> Pastor Mainous preaches a powerful message on the Holy Spirit. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12502746 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2808 full false Got Faith? In today's episode, we talk about Faith. It is essential to Walk by Faith and not by sight when parenting, especially in our present culture. 

]]> In today's episode, we talk about Faith. It is essential to Walk by Faith and not by sight when parenting, especially in our present culture. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12496134 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400 924 23 full false Don’t Believe Everything You Think Welcome to today's episode of our podcast, where we will be discussing the importance of not believing everything you think. You do not have to believe everything you think. Our minds are constantly processing information, and it is easy to assume that our thoughts are always accurate and reliable. However, our thoughts are often influenced by biases, past experiences, and emotions, which can result in distorted thinking. www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com

]]> Welcome to today's episode of our podcast, where we will be discussing the importance of not believing everything you think. You do not have to believe everything you think. Our minds are constantly processing information, and it is easy to assume that our thoughts are always accurate and reliable. However, our thoughts are often influenced by biases, past experiences, and emotions, which can result in distorted thinking. www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12397119 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1042 22 full false Allowing Your Teen to Ask Why In todays episode on the Greenhouse Effect, we will be discussing the importance of allowing your teenager to ask why. Teenagers are at a critical stage in their development, where they are beginning to assert their independence and question the world around them. This can lead to a lot of frustration and misunderstanding, but allowing them to ask why can lead to a stronger relationships and a better understanding of each other and the world around them.  www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com

]]> In todays episode on the Greenhouse Effect, we will be discussing the importance of allowing your teenager to ask why. Teenagers are at a critical stage in their development, where they are beginning to assert their independence and question the world around them. This can lead to a lot of frustration and misunderstanding, but allowing them to ask why can lead to a stronger relationships and a better understanding of each other and the world around them.  www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12353657 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1259 21 full false Setting Rules and Encouraging Independence In today's episode, we'll discuss the critical topic of balancing support and boundaries when setting rules and encouraging independence for your teenagers. As a parent, finding the right balance between being supportive and setting boundaries is essential, as it can help your teen develop into a responsible and independent adult. So, let's get started! https://www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com/

]]> In today's episode, we'll discuss the critical topic of balancing support and boundaries when setting rules and encouraging independence for your teenagers. As a parent, finding the right balance between being supportive and setting boundaries is essential, as it can help your teen develop into a responsible and independent adult. So, let's get started! https://www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com/

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12302196 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1126 20 full false A Church Rooted in Him (Sermon) Brother Avery delivers a sermon on a Sunday morning about being a church Rooted in Jesus Christ. 

]]> Brother Avery delivers a sermon on a Sunday morning about being a church Rooted in Jesus Christ. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12306686 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2384 full false How to Love Life as a Parent of a Teen In today's episode, we explored the powerful message of 1 Peter 3:10-12. We've seen that this passage offers practical guidance for living a good life, turning away from evil, and experiencing God's favor and protection. Whether you're a parent, a student, or anyone seeking to deepen your faith, we trust that the insights and practical steps we've shared have been helpful to you. Visit our website at https://www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com.

]]> In today's episode, we explored the powerful message of 1 Peter 3:10-12. We've seen that this passage offers practical guidance for living a good life, turning away from evil, and experiencing God's favor and protection. Whether you're a parent, a student, or anyone seeking to deepen your faith, we trust that the insights and practical steps we've shared have been helpful to you. Visit our website at https://www.greenhouseeffectpodcast.com.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12247230 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 831 19 full false Celebrating Success with Your Teen In today's episode, we talk about celebrating success with your teenager. Celebrating success with your teen can help to encourage and support their achievements by showing them that their efforts and accomplishments are valued and recognized. This can boost their confidence and motivation, allowing them to strive for further success in the future. By taking the time to celebrate their accomplishments, you can also strengthen your relationship with your teen, all while pointing them to Christ.

]]> In today's episode, we talk about celebrating success with your teenager. Celebrating success with your teen can help to encourage and support their achievements by showing them that their efforts and accomplishments are valued and recognized. This can boost their confidence and motivation, allowing them to strive for further success in the future. By taking the time to celebrate their accomplishments, you can also strengthen your relationship with your teen, all while pointing them to Christ.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12208745 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1398 18 full false Parenting in the Digital Age In today's episode, we discuss managing screen time and social media. Parenting in a digital age can be tricky. In today's world, technology plays a significant role in our daily lives, including our children's lives. While technology can bring many benefits, it can also pose challenges for parents, especially regarding managing screen time and social media.

]]> In today's episode, we discuss managing screen time and social media. Parenting in a digital age can be tricky. In today's world, technology plays a significant role in our daily lives, including our children's lives. While technology can bring many benefits, it can also pose challenges for parents, especially regarding managing screen time and social media.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12159384 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1620 17 full false Are You Living Your Life Through Your Teen? In today’s episode, we talk about living your life through your teenager. It is a known fact that parents regret how they were raised and tries to correct that through their kids. There can be danger in doing so. 

]]> In today’s episode, we talk about living your life through your teenager. It is a known fact that parents regret how they were raised and tries to correct that through their kids. There can be danger in doing so. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12117674 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1375 16 full false Discouragement is Real In today’s episode, we discuss the reality of discouragement and how to overcome discouragement with the Bible. There is one thing when it comes to parenting that we can’t be, which is discouraged. Discouragement leads to disengagement. Our teens need us to be fully engaged when parenting them!

]]> In today’s episode, we discuss the reality of discouragement and how to overcome discouragement with the Bible. There is one thing when it comes to parenting that we can’t be, which is discouraged. Discouragement leads to disengagement. Our teens need us to be fully engaged when parenting them!

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12065929 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1189 15 full false Consistency Just May be the Number 1 Thing! Today's episode discusses the importance of consistency in the home. Our kids need us to take our jobs as parents seriously!

]]> Today's episode discusses the importance of consistency in the home. Our kids need us to take our jobs as parents seriously!

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12022273 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1495 14 full false When Your Teen Wants to Know: “Who Am I?” “What Am I Supposed to Do With My Life?” Today's episode is twofold. One is encouraging parents to let you know you can raise your teen you are good enough. God chose YOU to do so! Secondly, how can we be there for our teens when exploring the questions in life: "Who am I?" "What am I supposed to do with my life?"

]]> Today's episode is twofold. One is encouraging parents to let you know you can raise your teen you are good enough. God chose YOU to do so! Secondly, how can we be there for our teens when exploring the questions in life: "Who am I?" "What am I supposed to do with my life?"

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11977135 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1179 13 full false My Teen Wants Nothing to Do With God! In today's episode, we discuss responding to some of the most complex situations as a parent of a teenager. How do you respond when your teenager shows very little to no interest in the things of God? 

]]> In today's episode, we discuss responding to some of the most complex situations as a parent of a teenager. How do you respond when your teenager shows very little to no interest in the things of God? 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11939883 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1490 12 full false Stick to the Biblical Method Today’s episode talks about always pointing our kids to the Lord. Our thoughts are essential. His thoughts are supreme. 

]]> Today’s episode talks about always pointing our kids to the Lord. Our thoughts are essential. His thoughts are supreme. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11915148 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1193 11 full false How Much Stock Do You Hold in Your Family? In today’s episode, I discuss a conversation I had with two highly successful business people, and I connected our spiritual lives. If businesses can thrive, then why can’t our spiritual lives do the same thing!?

]]> In today’s episode, I discuss a conversation I had with two highly successful business people, and I connected our spiritual lives. If businesses can thrive, then why can’t our spiritual lives do the same thing!?

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11874087 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1609 10 full false Don’t Lose Hope In today's episode, we discuss the reality of family fragmentation, but we must be willing to work through things with our teenagers with patience. Allow the Holy Spirit to do fantastic work in your family's life. Don't play God.

]]> In today's episode, we discuss the reality of family fragmentation, but we must be willing to work through things with our teenagers with patience. Allow the Holy Spirit to do fantastic work in your family's life. Don't play God.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11827828 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1197 9 full false Be Real! Today’s episode discusses the necessity of being REAL, genuine followers of Jesus Christ. Our kids and the world can spot fakes a mile away, and they do every day! They shall know you by your fruit!

]]> Today’s episode discusses the necessity of being REAL, genuine followers of Jesus Christ. Our kids and the world can spot fakes a mile away, and they do every day! They shall know you by your fruit!

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11789462 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1315 8 full false Far Too Good to This Man In today’s episode we discuss how good God is to each of us! His mercies are new every morning. Just because we feel a certain way doesn’t mean that is our defining reality! We need to submit to what a good, good Father we have! Let’s live a life of gratitude!

]]> In today’s episode we discuss how good God is to each of us! His mercies are new every morning. Just because we feel a certain way doesn’t mean that is our defining reality! We need to submit to what a good, good Father we have! Let’s live a life of gratitude!

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11753386 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1015 7 full false Time is Getting Away! In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of making time with our kids a priority! There are so many things pushing and pulling for our time, but nothing should get priority over our kids. We must nurture these core relationships in our lives. 

]]> In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of making time with our kids a priority! There are so many things pushing and pulling for our time, but nothing should get priority over our kids. We must nurture these core relationships in our lives. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11707028 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1075 6 full false Happily Ever After Fragmentation can be defined as the process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts. And if you look at families all around you could use the word scattered. Satan loves when the Christian home is fragmented. We need to sit back and consider the home.

]]> Fragmentation can be defined as the process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts. And if you look at families all around you could use the word scattered. Satan loves when the Christian home is fragmented. We need to sit back and consider the home.

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11662260 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1340 5 full false See the Need and Take the Lead Parent, you are the primary source of spiritual protection for your family. Preventing the attack and surviving the war will require diligence and commitment. Your family is worth it! Don’t throw in the towel! STAND and fight! Stay encouraged! 

]]> Parent, you are the primary source of spiritual protection for your family. Preventing the attack and surviving the war will require diligence and commitment. Your family is worth it! Don’t throw in the towel! STAND and fight! Stay encouraged! 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11618351 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0400 960 4 full false The Voices in Your Head Satan loves when we imagine a false reality and create false truths in our lives, and then we respond to them and take those actions out on others in our daily life. We must participate in actively “Casting Down” imaginations. 

]]> Satan loves when we imagine a false reality and create false truths in our lives, and then we respond to them and take those actions out on others in our daily life. We must participate in actively “Casting Down” imaginations. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11574032 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0400 955 3 full false Our Enemy We Cannot See In today's episode, we discuss our enemy we cannot see. Satan seeks to destroy our families. We work too hard in our families to bury our heads in the sand and act like Satan isn't after our children. Satan is our enemy. Satan is an enemy of our family!

]]> In today's episode, we discuss our enemy we cannot see. Satan seeks to destroy our families. We work too hard in our families to bury our heads in the sand and act like Satan isn't after our children. Satan is our enemy. Satan is an enemy of our family!

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11529171 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1240 2 full false What is the Purpose of a Greenhouse? In today's episode, I briefly share my heart and vision behind why I wanted to start The Greenhouse Effect Podcast. I look forward to discussing powerful, simple truths from God's Word weekly with each of you. 

]]> In today's episode, I briefly share my heart and vision behind why I wanted to start The Greenhouse Effect Podcast. I look forward to discussing powerful, simple truths from God's Word weekly with each of you. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-11478760 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1304 1 full false Is Your Heart Heavy (Sermon) Brother Avery delivers a sermon during a Sunday evening service about allowing Jesus to carry our burdens. Is He your Burden Bearer? We cannot bear the burdens of this life and function as we ought to. 

]]> Brother Avery delivers a sermon during a Sunday evening service about allowing Jesus to carry our burdens. Is He your Burden Bearer? We cannot bear the burdens of this life and function as we ought to. 

]]> Avery Bowman Buzzsprout-12212207 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1931 full false