Talk Now and Later

Don’t wait until your kids ask tough questions—start now!

Face questions about life’s challenging topics with courage and confidence.

Brian, you did it again, and this time you’ve given us a practical resource to put in the hands of every parent we partner with. For too long children’s ministers have tried to do at church alone what Father God meant for parents to do. This how-to-book for parents can help arm them to do what they were created to do—raise godly kids. This is great stuff I can’t wait to use myself. Children’s pastors talk about the need to partner with parents, but this book shows you how!

Jim Wideman

Author, children’s pastor, and world-renowned public speaker

Discipling children is one of the most important responsibilities Christian parents have. The younger the child the more difficult it is to know what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. If you are struggling, let Brian Dollar be your coach. As you read Talk Now and Later, you will feel as though he is by your side, coaching you every step of the way.

Dr. Alton Garrison

Assistant General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God

What a gift! This is the easy-to-read resource church leaders have been waiting for, whether for their own reference or to provide families in their ministry. Rich with relatable stories and Bible illustrations, Brian equips parents to shepherd their children through life’s toughest issues. As I read the book, I kept thinking of unchurched friends who are resistant to faith discussions but who would be receptive to this book because they want help navigating difficult parent-child discussions. This is one of the most practical and universally helpful family ministry tools I’ve ever seen.

Amy Fenton Lee

Author of Leading a Special Needs Ministry: A Practical Guide to including Children and Loving Families and blogger at TheInclusiveChurch.com

There are dozens of conversations parents want to avoid having with their kids because they feel awkward, don’t have the answers, or are uncertain how their kids will respond. But those conversations are critical. In talk Now and Later, Brian gives practical insights to help parents introduce the topic and speak with confidence. Kids everywhere will thank their parents for reading this book…and putting it into practice.

Mark Entzminger

Senior Director of Children’s Ministries of the General Council of the Assemblies of God

Get ready to talk to your children about the big issues of life—now and later.

Don’t wait until something big happens to talk to your kids—start now!

In Talk Now and Later, author Brian Dollar presents 10 common topics your child deals with—or will soon— and detailed advice on how to approach and discuss the issues with them. Learn to have these conversations early, have them often, and have them wisely so that when the difficult topics come up, the lines of communication will already be open.

Provides conversation starters on the following issues:

God
Death and Tragedy
Sex
Self-Image
Making Wise Choices
Divorce
Friendships
Money
Bullying
Restoring Broken Relationships

Many times our kids want to talk about things that haven’t crossed our minds.

Brian Dollar

Talk Now And Later

Meet the Author

Brian has been a kids’ pastor since 1992. Currently he leads a volunteer staff of over 150 who minister to the children at First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1998, he founded High Voltage Kids Ministry Resources, which creates cutting-edge, multimedia, children’s church curriculum, music, and videos. These resources have been used in more than 5,000 churches across America. He is also the author of I Blew It. Brian and his wife, Cherith, have a daughter, Ashton, and a son, Jordan. They currently reside in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Small Group Curriculum

The Talk Now and Later Small Group Kit equips parents to guide their kids through six sessions (approx. 1 hour each) on tough topics. Ideal for parent groups, retreats, Sunday School classes, outreach events, and more!