Podcast – HopeGrown Faith

  In this episode, Eryn shared her insights on connecting children with nature and nurturing their sense of wonder, all while pointing them back to God. It was an uplifting and thought-provoking conversation that we can’t wait to share with you. Eryn believes that by taking children outside and asking them questions about nature, we … Nature’s Classroom: Teaching Children about Truth and Reality through God’s Creation Read More »

On this episode of HopeGrown Faith, we sit down with Lori Wildenberg, the author of “Messy Hope,” a book that discusses how parents can help their children overcome depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. We dive into Lori’s own family’s struggles with these issues, and she provides practical advice for parents based on her research and … Helping kids with mental health issues, with Lori Wildenberg Read More »

Are you the parent of an adult or prodigal child? (or even the parent of a teenager?) Navigating this unique parenting challenge can often be overwhelming, but you don’t have to feel alone on this journey. In this engaging conversation with the host of the Midlife Mama podcast, you’ll learn how to successfully support and … Parenting Adult and Prodigal Children, with Pamela Henkleman Read More »

Bailey Hurley and Christie Thomas discuss the struggles of growing friendships as a mom, including the power of vulnerability (and how not to overshare), how to create a more welcoming environment, and one thing moms should STOP doing in their friendships with other moms.

Scripture memory can feel like a stretch. We want to make it so it’s not just a box to check off, but a living and active part of our day.  Kristi from Start With One Verse has discovered the power of starting with just one verse. She shares not just how to do it, but … Tiny Habits of Scripture Memory with Kristi Mungure Read More »

Listen in for a great conversation about what it looks like to “fall towards God”, the difference between your role as a mom and the role of the church in your child’s spiritual development, as well as a couple of really simple faith habits you might like to try! This interview was with the lovely … Falling Toward God, with Michelle Tsang Read More »

Courtney hosts The Journey of Ruth podcast, which is all about discipling women in Christ. In this Mom Mentor episode, I talk with Courtney about the importance of finding authentic, local community and how to practically go about finding someone who can be a mentor in your life. Listen to the Journey of Ruth podcast … Finding a Mentor, with Courtney Lowman Read More »

Why would you WANT a family vision? How do you get one (even if your spouse isn’t totally on board right now)? Let’s talk with Bhreagh about how this looks in her home. Bhreagh’s Instagram page Grab Bhreagh’s family vision workbook. Bhreagh’s teaching also pairs very well with this video inside HopeGrown Faith: DISCOVER YOUR … Why Have a Family Vision? With Bhreagh Rowe Read More »

Timberley Gray runs Living Our Priorities along with her husband, Andre. Timberley and Andre’s two kids are age 20 and 26, but are still being parented! Timberley shares how she learned to get up at 5 am to connect with God and how that’s impacted her daughter. Listen also for the cool habit of “couch time” and … Parenting with God’s Priorities, with Timberley Gray Read More »

Amber O'Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom is a Christian homeschool mom, whose goal is “raising black kids to love themselves and others.” Amber and I talk about how the little, consistent habits she has for discipling her kids, as well as some Christian resources she’s found that better represent the diverse world around us. Want … Raising Diverse Kids Who Know Their Value, with Amber O’Neil Johnston Read More »

Alicia Bennett from Mobilizer Mom shares about worldview: what it is, why it’s important, and how to help our kids to see God as bigger than they ever thought possible!   Links mentioned in the interview:

The book of James is full of easy-to-memorize one-liners, but it’s also full of deep and profound truths about where God is when life is hard. Stephanie Beaulieu from Everydaytruth.ca shares how God used the book of James to show her His goodness during a grief-filled trial in her life. She also has some timely … Where is God in our trials? (With Stephanie Beaulieu) Read More »

You are not going to want to miss this amazing interview on gentle parenting with Amanda from Flourishing Homes & Families! If you’ve ever wondered if gentle parenting is Biblical, this is a must-listen episode. We geek out a bit on the Hebrew word for “rod” in such important sentences as “spare the rod, spoil … Why Gentle Parenting? (with Amanda Erickson) Read More »

Stacy Bellward is a coach with Connected Families. Today we talk about their Biblical, grace-based model of child discipline that helps families connect. We also dive into how disciplining our kids can actually grow their faith as well, and how to use questions to help our kids go deeper in their faith. For more info … A Biblical Model of Child Discipline, with Connected Families Read More »

Worship styles are a bit like love languages or learning styles, but relate to your relationship with God instead of with people. In his book Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas discusses these temperaments. He says that Christians have different and acceptable ways of demonstrating their love for God, which are their “Sacred Pathways”. Leave your Golden … Discover Your Child’s Worship Style Read More »

How do we use the Growth Path to continue helping our kids grow in faith in a sustainable way? Leave your Golden Nugget HERE. 

How can we use the Seed, Sprout, and Root stages as a cycle to help our kids as they grow?

If reading the Bible with your kids has become a battleground, here are some ideas to help take that time back as an engaging way to truly connect with God. Extra Resources: Leave your Golden Nugget HERE.  Download Wise for Salvation HERE.  Download 9 Totally Awesome Ways to Read the Bible HERE.

How do we get to that point where we feel like we are in dialogue with God, not just monologuing? Extra Resources: Leave your Golden Nugget HERE.  Praying Psalms with Sarah Keeling in VIDEO and AUDIO. Lectio Divina Article from Raising Prayerful Kids Listening Prayer for Kids Article Discerning God’s Voice Article

It IS possible for your distractible or wiggly child to enjoy prayer. Let’s talk about how to engage their bodies and minds in connecting with God! Extra Resources: Leave your Golden Nugget HERE. Prayer Patterns Printable PDF. Sarah Holmstrom's Prayer Games interview. Made to Pray ebook.

Welcome to the ROOT stage! This is where we're going to deepen our habits. If praying with your kids or reading the Bible has become a battleground in your family, or if you're unsure how to get past the routine of prayer into truly connecting with God, this is a stage you don't want to … Welcome to the ROOT Stage Read More »

What else do you need before your new habit will start smoothly? Listen in to find out! Extra Resources: Share your Golden Nugget HERE. Download the printable PDF for this lesson HERE.  Download the printable for the whole Sprout stage HERE. 

You might be saying to yourself, “habit formation takes a long time. Remember when I tried to do…” But with what we’ve learned in the Sprout stage, there are much quicker and more reliable ways to wire in new habits than what you’ve tried in the past.  Extra Resources: Submit your Golden Nugget HERE. The … Wire in your habits with lightning speed Read More »

You’ve chosen 1 simple behavior that you found exciting. Today, we'll talk about how to actually remember to do it! Extra Resources: Submit your Golden Nugget HERE. Download today’s one-page printable. Download the full Sprout stage printable.   

  What happens when we try to plant seeds of faith into heart-soil that isn’t prepared? And what happens if we plant seeds of faith more out of fear than out of vision? Resources:   Share Your Golden Nugget Here Extra Resource: Podcast interview with Shelly Wildman, the author of “First Ask Why”

What makes HopeGrown Faith different? The 4Cs! This is lesson 2/5 in the SEED stage of the HopeGrown Faith Growth Path.

Monica Swanson is so encouraging and wise when it comes to helping tweens and teens get excited about following God and reading the Bible! Join us today as we talk about how to encourage their relationship with God in both planned and impromptu moments. If you have younger kids, listen in to be encouraged about … Nurturing faith in teens, with Monica Swanson Read More »

This month’s Mom Mentor is one of our members: Sarah Kisko. In this 6 minute clip, Sarah shares some of the ways God has spoken to her and led her recently. She has some encouragement for you too!

Sarah shares a couple surprising things God has shown and taught her during the pandemic. What has God shown you during this time?

It was such a pleasure to chat with Sarah, one of our founding members. Be encouraged how God has moved in her life and family despite not having some of her deepest prayers answered (yet). Sarah is living the real, sometimes messy life of a mom who’s following Jesus and I’m excited for you to … Member Mom Mentor: Sarah Kisko Read More »

Eva McManmon shares what she does with her kids weekly. I love the sibling pledge! Have you done anything like this? App mentioned: Prince Warriors by Priscilla Schirer Eva’s website: https://findingthejoywithin.com/

Eva McManmon walks us through her method for helping us simplify and prioritize…according to what God wants, not just the to-do list. What are your 5 main roles? Eva’s website: https://findingthejoywithin.com/

There’s a hilarious twist to this story, and it’s something we all need to remember! When is a time you’ve felt the way Eva is describing? Visit Eva’s website at findingthejoywithin.com

Meet Eva McManmon, mom of 3 and owner of Finding The Joy Within. Eva’s passion is to take women who are overworked and overwhelmed and help them find joy and peace in their lives through focusing on what (and who) is the most important every day. Listen for the hilarious story of how Eva began this journey … Developing God-Centered Goals with Eva McManmon Read More »

Eva McManmon shares what she does with her kids weekly. I love the sibling pledge! Have you done anything like this? App mentioned: Prince Warriors by Priscilla Schirer Eva’s website: https://findingthejoywithin.com/  

Asheritah Ciuciu explains how she manages to study the Bible every day (or at least, some days!) even with little kids. It’s very do-able! Asheritah’s website: onethingalone.com Asheritah’s Podcast: Prayers of Rest

Asheritah Ciuciu explains how she prepares her young children to understand the events and meaning of Easter. (It’s quite brilliant!) Get the resources she mentioned: uncoveringthelove.com

Asheritah Ciuciu explains Lent as she encountered (and researched) it in her young adult years. Discover how deep the roots of this tradition are and how you can approach it in a grace-filled way. Asheritah’s website: onethingalone.com Family Lent resources: uncoveringthelove.com Asheritah’s Podcast: Prayers of Rest

Asheritah Ciuciu and I talk about her approach to Lent, and how she helps her kids prepare for Jesus’ death and resurrection (spoiler alert: it’s brilliant). Oh, and don’t miss the grace-filled portion at the end about what happens when you don’t have time to study the Bible because you’re a mom! Check out her … A Grace-Filled Lent, with Asheritah Ciuciu Read More »

Join Sarah Keeling and I as we talk about how to use attributes of God found in the Psalms to inform our prayers of petition and confession…and why WE as parents need to model confession. Eek! You can find Sarah’s website and family-style podcast (Hearts at Rest) at https://www.sarah-keeling.com/

Join Sarah Keeling and I as we talk about HOW to discover an attribute of God in a Psalm and how to use that attribute to inform our prayers of praise and thanks. You can find Sarah’s website and family-style podcast (Hearts at Rest) at https://www.sarah-keeling.com/  

Sarah Keeling is the author of “Psalm Prayers”, which is an ingenious little workbook for parents to use with your kids. It has the potential to completely change the way you and your child pray…in such a good way! Listen in to understand the framework of the Psalm prayers and how to apply it to … Praying Psalms with Kids, with Sarah Keeling Read More »

Bethany Kimsey, mother of 8, shares how she approaches the gospel with kids that don’t appear to need saving. You know the ones – the compliant children that seem like a dream to raise. Their sin is just as real as the strong-willed child, but it’s harder to see. Connect with Bethany via her website: … A Good Gospel for Good Kids, with Bethany Kimsey Read More »

Bethany Kimsey, mother of 8, shares how she talks about the gospel in everyday moments with her kids. We could also call this episode “toilet talks” or “the toilet gospel” because even the bathroom is a fantastic place to connect with kids! Connect with Bethany via her website: www.bethanykimsey.com

Bethany Kimsey, mother of 8, shares how God broke into an ordinary parenting moment and showed her how the Gospel applies to her life (and ours). Connect with Bethany via her website: www.bethanykimsey.com  

Bethany Kimsey, mother of 8, shares her experience with how God caused the gospel to intersect with her daily life. back when her oldest kids were little. Join us as we talk about the difference does the gospel makes in motherhood, how to discipline kids in a hope-filled way that draws constant attention to the … Bethany Kimsey and Gospel Motherhood Read More »

In this short episode, Shauna shares a beautiful way of looking at the way we share faith with our kids. (PS: want to know what a paddlefish skull looks like? Here ya go…)

Shauna shares a bit of what she’s done with her growing kids and teens to help them connect with Christ during the Advent season. Referenced in this episode:  The Jesus Storybook Bible John Piper Advent Series: https://www.desiringgod.org/great-joy

What’s the best way to start sharing Christ with your kids? Listen in for 5 minutes for a great clue from Shauna Letellier! Want more from Shauna? Here’s her website: www.shaunaletellier.com

Does a Christ-filled Advent have to be filled with all the crafts and books and church activities? Or is there more (or less) to it? Shauna Letellier is the mom of 3 and author of some truly lovely books. In this interview, Shauna shares what inspired her to start connecting with God during the Advent … A Christ-filled (but un-busy) Advent, with Shauna Letellier Read More »

When you can’t get to church or Bible study or any of the things that give you a little spiritual push, how can you connect with God, through community? Podcasts mentioned: 30 minutes in the New Testament, 40 minutes in the Old Testament Gretchen loves rich theology rooted in real life. She created Gospel Mentoring, … Spiritual Disciplines During Quarantine, Mom Mentor Short Read More »