The Redemptive Parenting Podcast

Meg is a wife, mom, volunteer, committed friend and church member living in Birmingham, Alabama. A personal friend of Host Kristen Hatton, listen in as the two discuss God's idea for the church and the call for Don't Church Alone. In the episode you'll hear: Why we weren't meant to be passive church "attenders" Living redemptiviely with one another in the church The blessing of diverse relationships in the church The part we each play in the body For more see the show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org here.

Cari Trotter is a speaker, writer, coach's wife, mom, seminary student, and friend. She is also juggling life with from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Recently diagnosed, Cari joins Host Kristen Hatton on the podcast to talk about suffering well.  In this episode some of what you'll hear includes: Cari's diagnosis story Apologetics Living dependent on God and others Trusting God in the unknown of our stories Guidance on how to walk alongside others in their suffering Developing a canon of scripture For more, see shownotes at www.redemptiveparenting.org here.

To kick-off the new series: Not Alone, Host Kristen Hatton interviews Heather MacFadyen, podcast host of the Don't Mom Alone podcast and now author of a book by the same title. You'll hear Kristen & Heather chat about: Depending on Christ Learning to show up as our imperfect selves with others Building community Growing in grace For show notes go to: https://redemptiveparenting.org/guest-episode-do…eather-macfadyen/

Kristen Jenson is the author of #1 best selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds, Executive producer of Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum, the Founder of DefendYoungMinds.com, and owner/CEO of Glen Cove Press. In this episode of The Redemptive Parenting Podcast, Host Kristen Hatton speaks with Kristen Jenson about how to prepare our kids to fight pornography. In the discussion you'll hear: Why Kristen got involved in the fight against porn What our kids need to know How to talk to our kids about porn at different ages How filters work and why we must work to also instill internal filters for our kids What porn does to the brain Symptoms of porn-use For links to Kristen's books and to articles and other resources mentioned in the episode, see show notes HERE.

In this guest episode, Host Kristen Hatton visits with Alice Churnock, LPC and Eating Disorder Specialist about the often not discussed but pervasive problem of eating disorders. What you'll hear: Desciptions of different eating disorders, including the lesser known orthorexia Why eating disorders are not really about food and therefore why the healing process can be such a long journey Practical advice to parents who suspect their child might be struggling with an eating disorder How eating disorders impact the family For more about Alice and additional eating disorder resources, see show notes here.

In this guest episode, Kristen Hatton visits with author, speaker, and parenting coach Lori Wildenberg about her new parenting book, Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation. You'll hear Kristen and Lori chat about: Why kids are struggling so much with mental health issues What we as parents can do to help prevent struggles on the front-end How best to walk alongside them in the midst of darkness For more, and to order Lori's book, see show notes: https://redemptiveparenting.org/podcasts/guest-episode-me…-lori-windenberg/ To connect with Lori, go to: https://loriwildenberg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/1Corinthians13Parenting/ https://www.facebook.com/MomsTogether/ https://www.instagram.com/loriwildenberg/ https://www.instagram.com/momstogether/

In our various emotions we so often don't go to God, and yet he wants us to bring all of what we feel to him. In this guest episode, Kristen Hatton visits with author Christina Fox about her new children's book, Tell God How You Feel. Kristen and Christina chat about why we don't go to God and others, or even deal honestly with ourselves about how we feel. Christina also talks specifically about the book content and how parents can use it with their children. For more show notes go to www.redemptiveparenting.org/podcast To connect with Christina, go to www.christinafox.com  

In this guest episode, Host Kristen Hatton visits with Krista Gilbert about living intentionally in our families. Krista's long-range vision is sure to inspire you no matter what stage of parenting you are in. Filled with lots of great advice, creating family culture, intentional time, and play are a few of the topics explored. Krista also shares some fabulous ideas for forming family traditions, including what her family did when each child turned 13 and when a kid goes to college. See show notes for links referenced in the episode and to connect with Krista.

In this guest episode, host Kristen Hatton starts the conversation with Morgan Tyree about her new book, Your Hospitality Personality, before focusing on hospitality as a lifestyle to cultivate in our homes and how it impacts our children. In the course of the conversation, you'll hear about: The four hospitality personalities What hospitality is and how it is different from entertaining An open home vs a closed home What our approach to hospitality teaches are kids Hospitality intentionality Side-benefits for our kids in practicing hospitality in our homes Tips on growing in hospitality See show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org to order Morgan's book and to learn where you can connect with Morgan.

While we may say that Christ alone satisfies, we live as if something else gives us an identity and worth. In this final episode of the Gospel Gap series, hosts Kristen and Pete Hatton expose what some of the things are that both we and our children look to for life and show us from Mark 8 what it means to find our identity and life in Christ.

As part of the Gospel Gap series, hosts Kristen and Pete Hatton speak into the anxiety so many of us feel. Whether from current events of the world, personal circumstances, parenting or something else, our tendency is to want to control. God knows this, which is why more than any other command in the Bible, it is written, "Do no Fear." As an antidote to our anxiety, Phillipians 4:4-9 is the passage of focus with an emphasis on the Lord being at hand and what it means to have his peace.

Listen in as hosts Kristen and Pete Hatton discuss the predominant cancel culture of today. In this episode, you'll hear: How we may be inadvertantly contributing to this culture How Christians can combat grace-less cancelling Metioned and recommended in this episode is Pastor Scott Saul's book A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them.

Part of the Gospel Gap series, this episode zeros in on Phillipians 2:3-4 call to do nothing from selfish ambition. From your hosts, Kristen and Pete, you'll hear: What is sin really The fallacy of Glennon's Doyle's "I'll forsake all others before I forsake myself" theology that is prevalent in our world today What is true truth How we manifest self first living

The first episode in the series Gospel Gaps. In this episode hosts Kristen & Pete Hatton discuss the character and nature of God as laid forth in Philippians 2:3-11. With this view of God in mind, they seek to challenge us to consider what then it  means to be made in God's image and what our grand purpose as human beings is. 

For this guest episode, Host Kristen Hatton interviews Shannon Polk, a thought leader on the topics of race, gender, class, and faith, after reading her instagram post calling for more than a hashtag and more than a run in response to change after the brutal murder of Ahmaud Arbery. While there is nothing wrong with those things, Shannon explains why it isn't enough to combat racism, biases, injustice, and oppression. In the conversation Shannon shares stories from her own experience as a black woman in America that many may find surprising. She also sheds light on why being color-blind should not be the aim of Whites, and what is needed to really effect change. Starting in our homes and relationships, but extending into legal reform, Shannon offers many thought-provoking statements and questions for non-minorities to consider.   For resources shared by Shannon and how to connect with her, see shownotes at www.redemptiveparenting.org

Host Kristen Hatton visits with Megan Michelson, one of the Birds and Bees duo, on talking to our kids about sex and pornography. Megan recommends that the earlier we start the conversations the better. Key word- conversations,plural. No longer should we think about it as THE talk, but an ongoing and open dialogue that we have early and often. The idea is to establish ourselves as our children's primary and trustworthy source, as well as to demystify their curiousity that will own grow if left unspoken about. Furthermore, research shows first exposure to pornography happening at earlier and In the conversation Megan also addresses the fear many parents have surrounding the topic of sex because of their own sexual past. She also speaks to the parent who didn't start the conversation early, offering great tips on how to get started and hope to see it's not too late. For more about this conversation and the promo code to use on Birds & Bees online curriculum see the show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org  

Joining Kristen for a bonus episode conversation about intentional parenting is Lee Cordon, the Creative Director of DoSayGive.com, a go-to destination for gracious etiquette, meaningful gift ideas, classic style, and intentional motherhood. Lee and her husband, Justin, live in Dallas with her four children.   In the conversation Kristen and Lee talk about what it is to parenting with intentionality and not just going through the motions or with the cultural tide. Under this umbrella you will also hear:   - Why a parent's influence in the early years is so important - Everyday life as a shaping opportunity - Instilling truth and building trust - Filtering all of life through a gospel lens - How manners show love - The need for constant "drip, drip, drip" into our children's lives - Why learning to say no is important and how to graciously bow out - Lee's motherhood group, The Influence of Motherhood   The Influence of Motherhood is a mentorship group that teaches moms how to make the most of their influence during their child's formative years. It shows mothers what it looks like to be intentional with their children in daily life by instilling God's truth and building trust. Learn more about the group here: https://artisanal-artist-3650.ck.page/c348f462ff Connect with Lee online at: www.dosaygive.com www.instagram.com/dosaygive www.facebook.com/dosaygive

In this episode Kristen visits with Michelle Nietert, a licensed counselor, about parenting opportunities amidst COVID. Things you'll hear: What it is to suffer well Instilling hope Building an identity apart from things we do Taking our thoughts captive For more, see show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org

Life as been turned upside down. Why is God allowing this? How should we think about it? Join Kristen & Pete for a bonus episode conversation surrounding the coronavirus. For more specific show notes, click HERE.

How is abiding in Him connected to fear? How can we rest knowing what God says it true is more real than what we see before us? Listen in as Pete expounds on John 15 and then the following conversation about the necessity of being rooted in Christ. For more, see the show notes under Podcast at www.kristenhatton.com. Subscribe to Kristen's monthly newsletter for the accompanying thought questions HERE.

Why the helicoptering? On the surface, we want to safeguard our kids. But join Kristen & Pete to hear what is really beneath it. For more about this episode see the show notes under Podcast at www.kristenhatton.com. Subscribe to Kristen's monthly newsletter for the accompanying thought questions HERE.

All parents worry about the safety, health & well-being of their kids. But what do we do when trials or tragedies hit? In this episode, Pete shares what it was like when one of his greatest fears for his daughter came true. For more about this conversation see the show notes under Podcast at www.kristenhatton.com. Subscribe to Kristen's monthly newsletter for the accompanying thought questions HERE.

In this episode Kristen & Pete explore the idols underneath fear. This includes conversations about: When fear become sinful What's underneath average not being good enough Why we try to control The lies we are believing about God For the accompany free discussion guide to this podcast series subscribe to Kristen's newsletter here.

Kristen and Pete are back for Season 2 with this series focused on fear. What you'll hear in the episode: How fear is connected to love How fear manifest itself How others' opinions drive our behavior For more about the podcast/show notes visit www.kristenhatton.com. Subscribe to Kristen's monthly newsletter For the accompanying thought questions HERE.

In this bonus episode Kristen chats with Dr. Charles Fay, President of Love & Logic. You will learn:  What love & logic means When it is okay to rescue kids & when we should not Why kids need boundaries How parents become kids' idols Plus, encouragement for the parents in different seasons

In this Bonus Episode Kristen sits down with Jessica Thompson to talk about teen anxiety. Why anxiety has skyrocketed is discussed along with the following: How parents, our culture and the church contribute to teens' anxiety How kids have become parents identity How parents rob kids of learning to deal with difficulty The message parents need to be giving teens and parents need too

Why don't we go to God in our sin? Or our kids come to us in their sin? Listen in to this discussion that moves from the lies we believe about God and his promises to the self-talk we need to believe better and live free. Notice, it's believing better, not behaving better because the truth is our sin struggle is ongoing. Knowing this as parents should change our narrative and response to our kids in their sin.

Join Kristen & Pete for a discussion about the gospel. What it is, what it's not and why it matters that we get it straight. While this may not sound like parenting, it has everything to do with helping our kids know why they can go to God in their sin, and how God views them even in it. 

We often see sin only as outward bad behavior. But in the parable of the Prodigal, Jesus was the addressing the Pharisees- the ones who outwardly had it altogether but were inwardly full of pride and self-righteousness. In this conversation we talk about why this type of sin is so destructive and how helping our kids understand the two categories for sin brings them to a place of knowing deeper their need of a Savior.

In today's episode, Kristen and Pete discuss the difference between and the effects of law-driven and grace-based parenting, the hard work of discipline when kids are young and why its worth it in the long-run. The idea of creating categories for understanding sin is introduces and the goal of getting beneath the behavior to the heart.

Join your host Kristen and Pete Hatton for the inaugural episode of The Redemptive Parenting Podcast. In this first episode they discuss what redemptive parenting even means, the freedom of living under God's smile, the importance of being regular repenters and letting our kids see our sin.