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If you had a difficult upbringing, you can still be a great mom or dad. Heidi St. John shares with Jim Daly about the moment she learned she didn't have to repeat her father's mistakes. Also Danny talks with John about how he's seen people overcome a challenging background, and learn to be very good parents. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime How to Be an Active, Gospel-Centered Mom Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you had a difficult upbringing, you can still be a great mom or dad. Heidi St. John shares with Jim Daly about the moment she learned she didn't have to repeat her father's mistakes. Also Danny talks with John about how he's seen people overcome a challenging background, and learn to be very good parents. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime How to Be an Active, Gospel-Centered Mom Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

If you had a difficult upbringing, you can still be a great mom or dad. Heidi St. John shares with Jim Daly about the moment she learned she didn't have to repeat her father's mistakes. Also Danny talks with John about how he's seen people overcome a challenging background, and learn to be very good parents. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime How to Be an Active, Gospel-Centered Mom Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

Every parent has had moments where you've messed up! If you're feeling guilty about how you responded to a tough situation, you'll be encouraged by when Danny tells John about a time he overreacted as a parent. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about a moment God unexpectedly used an apology she made in front of her kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every parent has had moments where you've messed up! If you're feeling guilty about how you responded to a tough situation, you'll be encouraged by when Danny tells John about a time he overreacted as a parent. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about a moment God unexpectedly used an apology she made in front of her kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

Every parent has had moments where you've messed up! If you're feeling guilty about how you responded to a tough situation, you'll be encouraged by when Danny tells John about a time he overreacted as a parent. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about a moment God unexpectedly used an apology she made in front of her kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

You had something wonderful planned for your kids. But, it didn't go according to plan. We've all been there. Heidi St. John tells Jim Daly about a moment that left her in tears after a dinner with her children didn't go well. Then, John and Danny will remind you that a bad moment doesn't make you a terrible parent.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Anytime   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are?   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You had something wonderful planned for your kids. But, it didn't go according to plan. We've all been there. Heidi St. John tells Jim Daly about a moment that left her in tears after a dinner with her children didn't go well. Then, John and Danny will remind you that a bad moment doesn't make you a terrible parent.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Anytime   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are?   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

How do you avoid constantly worrying about your kids? John and Danny explain how worry is a common struggle for many parents. Also, Jim Daly interviews Heidi St. John on how she's learned to let go of worry by trusting the Lord.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Anytime   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are?   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you avoid constantly worrying about your kids? John and Danny explain how worry is a common struggle for many parents. Also, Jim Daly interviews Heidi St. John on how she's learned to let go of worry by trusting the Lord.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Anytime   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are?   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

Jessica Patay, a mom of 3 from Los Angeles, CA, isn't fearless. But she is brave. She's formed a support organization and completed an anthology of stories from moms like her, moms whose expectations of motherhood turned out differently from what they'd imagined. One of her sons has Prater-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder that they've learned to not only live with, but that has spawned an incredible outreach of support and community. wearebravetogether.org Brave Together podcast the Becoming Brave Together book

How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and times she's faced disappointed expectations as a mom.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Anytime   Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are?   How to Be an Active, Gospel-Centered Mom   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly speak to moms about how to keep your focus on God, even when you feel weak.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Anytime   Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are?   Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids: 365 Heartfelt Prayers for Parents   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

(Encore) Crystalina Evert is joined by Monica Gorraiz to discuss how you've got to be #Mom #strong, listening to God's voice in our lives, how we are supposed to get our #children to #heaven and help make them saints, and other items. #Catholic

Crystalina Evert is joined by Monica Gorraiz to discuss how you've got to be #Mom #strong, listening to God's voice in our lives, how we are supposed to get our #children to #heaven and help make them saints, and other items. #Catholic

Heidi St. John is here!!!!!!!!! In this heartwarming episode we are talking about the profound journey of motherhood. We explore themes of presence, regret, and legacy. Discover how our roles as active mothers transition quicker than we might anticipate, and how to mother in a way that leaves us prepared for the next stage. With heartfelt anecdotes, Heidi and Ginny emphasize the importance of embracing hobbies, navigating the messiness of life, and cherishing the fleeting moments with our children. From the impact of homeschooling to the legacy we leave for future generations, this episode offers poignant insights into the profound responsibility and privilege of raising children. Join Heidi and Ginny as they remind us that amidst the chaos of life, the internet may capture moments forever, but our children are only children for a short while. ** Purchase your copy of Becoming MomStrong here >> https://amzn.to/3w4Mmos Learn more about Heidi here >> https://www.heidistjohn.net/ ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loss, suffering, and earthly death are an inevitable reality for everyone, but faith in Jesus Christ changes the experience for the believer! In this very special episode, Angie shares some intimate realities of walking through grief and mourning at the recent passing of her Dad! If you have ever experienced loss, are walking through loss, or even if you haven't yet, this episode will certainly equip you with a Biblical perspective on death, mourning, the comfort we have in Jesus, and the promise of eternal life! And in traditional Courageous Parenting style we will share scriptures that are essential for equipping your children in how to grieve in a godly way! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Marriage strength largely determines the strength of your family and your ability to influence and lead your children. Isaac and Angie give four things you can do today and onward to tend to the heart of your marriage. If you do these four tips for the next thirty days you will dramatically improve the strength of your relationship and ability to work as a team too. Don't let communication breakdown slowly over time in your marriage. If it's not proactively worked on that's exactly what happens. We are living in unprecedented times and it's more important than ever to be proactive in strengthening your team. The world won't get easier, but your marriage team can always get better. Take on this as a marriage challenge for the next thirty days, perhaps listen with your spouse too and do it together. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

If you want a more peaceful home don't take the normal parenting short-term approach. Correcting your children's behavior is important and it's vital to be consistent, but if you don't tend to their hearts while doing so, it will lead to frustration over time. It also misses an important opportunity for getting to the heart level of the issue with your children that should end by pointing them to Jesus. A biblically based approach to correcting your children. Remember, if you don't have their heart in this season, you will likely lose it in the next. Just think about it, most Christian parents don't have their children's hearts in a strong enough way in today's society, but it's essential. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

We all must ask this question and be willing to be honest about it. With about 80% of the children raised in Christian homes leaving the church by age 18, we must do things differently than most Christian parents. So who is spiritually leading your family? As parents, I hope we all would want to say “We are”, but the truth is most aren't. Not with the intentionality and frequency the bible talks about in Deuteronomy 6:6-9. While a church's influence is good and needed, if that's where they get most of their Spiritual nourishment, then parents are failing in this area. Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into what the Bible says about gender roles in the family and the importance of both mom and dad having influence while respecting God's plan for the family. They even go into what if your husband isn't a Christian, and direction for single moms and dads too.

We give four tips to helping Christian parents with this universal challenge of having to handle disrespect. Whether it's a rolling of the eyes, not following through, leaving messes, or blatant defiance it's probably safe to say all parents have experienced these things. The good news is you have massive influence and so does your spouse towards influencing change in this area. One of the biggest challenges though is when spouses disrespect each other in front of their children, and sometimes even sarcasm can confuse children in how to relate with you. Get four practical things you can do to make a difference. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

If your marriage isn't unified on parenting, your family will struggle or worse. Unfortunately, most houses fall in one way or another. Sometimes it's a big tragedy, but often it's a small slow division that grows over a long period of time amongst good people who are married. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give biblically sound advice in four areas that most Christian marriages have some level of struggle with. Tune in to see where your marriage is at with these four areas and get the encouragement you need. Your marriage team makes a profound impact on generations to come. Use this episode to identify where work needs to be done and do the hard work it takes to be a stronger unified team in marriage. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

There is an attack on the food supply that aligns with some of the nefarious goals of powerful people and organizations. It's not a lack of trust in the Lord to take action when there are pending challenges coming, it's wisdom. Regardless of your situation, there are things you can do. Isaac and Angie Tolpin talk about simple steps toward preserving the quality of your family's food supply regardless of the growing corruption of food. We live in a world where there are valid concerns parents should think about with lab-grown meat that has been approved in the US, GMOs, and of course the dangers of the future meat supply. We can't get caught off-guard but instead, do what we can do now. We believe it's essential for children to grow up learning how to supply their own families in the future with safe food too. Watching and participating with you is the best training. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

For the last few years, there has been a growing concern of a nationwide blackout in the U.S. and I'm sure those of you from other countries will relate to this episode too. Isaac and Angie share real data points on why they believe there's real potential for this to happen. If it does happen by way of an EMP or HEMP, they give insights into what's important for day one, day three, and one week into the blackout. They also give a biblical perspective on how to look at this potential and encourage believers to not fear this and other possibilities but instead move forward with confidence as they lead their families. It's a thought-provoking episode to help you mentally and practically be prepared for this possibility while seeing the opportunity for the gospel to spread too. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

There could be a lot at stake if you don't move, however, God could also want to use you right where you are. So how do you make this important albeit difficult decision? This episode will help you as Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into the depths of thought on this beyond the surface. They moved to a foreign place three years ago for highly intentional reasons and it's made a powerful difference already in their family and future legacy. Our toughest decisions we've made usually have been the most fruitful too. Sometimes it takes reorienting your entire life to make a move including how provision comes in, but what if that's the best plan? Be careful not to hold onto your comfort so strongly in the short-run that it prevents the best path for your family to thriving way down the line. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

I am sure you would agree that as the God-ordained leaders of our families, we get the incredible responsibility and privilege of establishing and cultivating a biblical family culture. Easier said than done in a world that is constantly at odds with biblical truth and influences that will tempt you towards passivity and your children towards fleshly ways and perspectives. In this episode, Isaac and Angie tackle the timely and needed conversation that will be like a shot in the arm of encouragement as you step up and take on “unapologetically protecting your family culture.”

It's a rough road for parents that let their children become more self-centered over time. Isaac and Angie give you practical christian parenting tips to help you shape the character of your children. You will get six scriptures you can use with your children and ways to talk to your children when they act like the world should revolve around them. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Hormones are a big conversation but an important one for parents. Every child is impacted by the changes that occur in their bodies as they grow, but families are also impacted by the hormones of Mom and Dad as well. While this conversation might seem timely in this day and age, it's always been a needed conversation for parents. We must discipline our children to have a healthy and biblical view of the human body, and that requires parental intervention in a culture that is rampantly teaching opposing views. Join Isaac and Angie as they tackle a diverse topic with grace and understanding while also sharing biblical truths and things they have learned along the way. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

It appears that peer influences become stronger than most Christian parenting influences into the teenage years with so many children leaving the church by age 18. It actually shouldn't be the case and there's a lot you can do to equip your children so that they don't go along with waywardness even when peers around them are. It's a different world today and it will be a far different world that they will be launching into requiring greater intentionality. This episode is a must-listen for all parents as they navigate this challenging area of what to do when peers try and influence their children away from Godliness. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Parenting middle schoolers take more intentionality than ever to prepare them for their teenage years in these unprecedented times. Isaac and Angie give three keys which include communication strategies, discipleship tips, and thoughts on equipping them that keep you as their most important teacher. As parents, we must seize the opportunity before us to do this well as there is a lot at stake as the enemy continues to use culture to sway the next generation away from Godliness. They also give a strong case for children sitting with their parents during church. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

We can all agree that Christian parenting requires more intentionality than ever to equip children to stand firm in their faith in these unprecedented times. Specifically, parents have a unique opportunity they must seize while their children are between the ages of 8-12. This episode goes into why and some practical things you must be doing with them to defy the odds against you as the culture war heats up in society.

"So it helps me a lot, i just to recognize this is a spiritual battle. And it is absolutely. I think if we could see what was happening in the spiritual realms with our natural eyes, we'd be on our faces before the Lord." - Heidi St. John   Heidi St. John joins Yvette Hampton for a look at their New Year's resolutions. They discuss the importance of cultivating a closer walk with the Lord amidst a sinful culture, the need for Christians to be engaged in politics and elections, and the power of parenting with authenticity and transparency. Heidi St. John also shares insights from her new book, 'Mom Strong 365,' and the impact of her Homeschool Resource Center in empowering families on their homeschooling journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will encourage and equip you for the year ahead! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube Channel. As a popular author and speaker, Heidi St. John has been speaking on marriage, family and cultural issues for over 15 years. Her passion to encourage moms and set them free to boldly become who God has created them to be will challenge encourage you. Heidi has been married to her college sweetheart since 1989, and their family now includes seven children and two grandsons!  Jay and Heidi reside just outside of beautiful Vancouver, Washington, where they have homeschooled some of their kids all the way through high school and are still finishing up with a few at home. Heidi is the author of eight books.  Her most recent book, MomStrong 365: A Daily Devotional to Encourage and Empower Everyday Moms is the latest in the MomStrong collection. She has also recently released Prayers for the Battlefield: Staying MomStrong in the Fight for Your Family and Your Faith and Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight With All That's In You For Your Family and Your Faith, which focuses on helping mothers build a solid biblical foundation for their families.  Join Heidi at MomStrong International, an online ministry where thousands of women come together for weekly Bible Studies, Scripture Writing, online and in real life fellowship.  

"The Bible says that his strength is found in weakness. And so I love to tell homeschool moms, do you feel weak right now? Congratulations. You're exactly where God wants you because he wants the glory." - Heidi St. John   Heidi St. John joins Yvette Hampton for a look at their New Year's resolutions. They discuss the importance of cultivating a closer walk with the Lord amidst a sinful culture, the need for Christians to be engaged in politics and elections, and the power of parenting with authenticity and transparency. Heidi St. John also shares insights from her new book, 'Mom Strong 365,' and the impact of her Homeschool Resource Center in empowering families on their homeschooling journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will encourage and equip you for the year ahead! Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube Channel. As a popular author and speaker, Heidi St. John has been speaking on marriage, family and cultural issues for over 15 years. Her passion to encourage moms and set them free to boldly become who God has created them to be will challenge encourage you. Heidi has been married to her college sweetheart since 1989, and their family now includes seven children and two grandsons!  Jay and Heidi reside just outside of beautiful Vancouver, Washington, where they have homeschooled some of their kids all the way through high school and are still finishing up with a few at home. Heidi is the author of eight books.  Her most recent book, MomStrong 365: A Daily Devotional to Encourage and Empower Everyday Moms is the latest in the MomStrong collection. She has also recently released Prayers for the Battlefield: Staying MomStrong in the Fight for Your Family and Your Faith and Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight With All That's In You For Your Family and Your Faith, which focuses on helping mothers build a solid biblical foundation for their families.  Join Heidi at MomStrong International, an online ministry where thousands of women come together for weekly Bible Studies, Scripture Writing, online and in real life fellowship.  

Get the encouragement needed to thrive as a family this year by not letting the silent desire for perfection get in the way. Find out if perfection is something that is killing your joy and contentment or even worse, hurting your most important relationships in your home. Get practical insights and encouragement to stay away from the comparison trap and to thrive in the midst of imperfect people and circumstances. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

"It's amazing to me. I wake up in the morning and my Bible weighs a thousand pounds and my phone weighs two ounces. And I think it's our human nature... It's so important that we're honest about it because it's a spiritual battle. So from the minute we wake up in the morning, we need to understand that it's the enemy's number one goals to keep us from communicating and talking with and leaning into our relationship with the Lord." - Heidi St. John   Heidi St. John joins Yvette Hampton for a look at their New Year's resolutions. They discuss the importance of cultivating a closer walk with the Lord amidst a sinful culture, the need for Christians to be engaged in politics and elections, and the power of parenting with authenticity and transparency. Heidi St. John also shares insights from her new book, 'Mom Strong 365,' and the impact of her Homeschool Resource Center in empowering families on their homeschooling journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will encourage and equip you for the year ahead! Discover the power of a biblical worldview with host Yvette Hampton and guest Renton Rathbun on this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Dive into the importance of aligning ourselves with God's Word, defending the truth, and teaching our children to love and appreciate God's law. Learn how to navigate the challenges of secular culture, universities, and media while instilling a biblical worldview in your homeschooling journey. Tune in for insightful discussions and practical tips to equip you and your family in the pursuit of biblical truth. Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube Channel. As a popular author and speaker, Heidi St. John has been speaking on marriage, family and cultural issues for over 15 years. Her passion to encourage moms and set them free to boldly become who God has created them to be will challenge encourage you. Heidi has been married to her college sweetheart since 1989, and their family now includes seven children and two grandsons!  Jay and Heidi reside just outside of beautiful Vancouver, Washington, where they have homeschooled some of their kids all the way through high school and are still finishing up with a few at home. Heidi is the author of eight books.  Her most recent book, MomStrong 365: A Daily Devotional to Encourage and Empower Everyday Moms is the latest in the MomStrong collection. She has also recently released Prayers for the Battlefield: Staying MomStrong in the Fight for Your Family and Your Faith and Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight With All That's In You For Your Family and Your Faith, which focuses on helping mothers build a solid biblical foundation for their families.  Join Heidi at MomStrong International, an online ministry where thousands of women come together for weekly Bible Studies, Scripture Writing, online and in real life fellowship.  

We share lessons learned from a season our marriage struggled, give a marriage challenge you've likely never heard before, reflect on our favorite bible verses, and share two unique experiences in our lives too. It's a fun behind-the-scenes episode as we celebrate five years of the courageous parenting podcast. This year we feel a stirring to do something far beyond our strength and see a double impact happen through the ministry. If you'd like to be a part of this incredible possibility happening go to becourageousministry.org/newsletter.

You want to cultivate a relationship-driven home versus a religious home. I think we would all agree that the Christian faith is all about a real ongoing relationship with Jesus. But too often without even realizing it, in the eyes of growing children, they see a religious home that's more about a couple of weekly events but not enough about a relationship. This starts with our own relationship with Jesus which influences our relationship with our children too. Don't let life be too busy where you're not actually cultivating deep relationships that are growing with your children and a home that daily reflects its inhabitants having a growing relationship with God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Here are three things you can do right now to speak to your spouse's heart in a way that grows your relationship. We all must work on our marriages so that despite what the world throws our way our bond and relationship are unbreakable. A thriving marriage means you will have a far more enjoyable life, but it's also a catalyst for your parenting efforts. If you love this episode please share it out there. Together we move closer to impacting 10 million legacies. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Isaac and Angie Tolpin share the decisions they came to early in their marriage regarding Santa Claus and why they made them. While all Christians likely have the motivation to keep Christ the center of Christmas, we've found it takes a concerted effort to actually do so. Get some tips on how to do this, our opinions on Santa and why we love giving each other gifts at Christmas.

Creating the real lasting change you want to see in your family takes a concerted effort in a focused direction with strong marriage alignment. Isaac and Angie share the five steps to take that they do way before the new year and why that's essential. They even share some of their areas of focus for change. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

The Tolpins have a lively discussion with actor, producer, and author Kirk Cameron. He shares how he grew up unchurched, his testimony of accepting the Lord at 19, and his recent battles with the woke library system. Get a fresh perspective on not feeling defeated by the times, an exhortation for men, the importance of loving your enemies, and why he believes a revival could be around the corner. Get some unique and biblically sound perspectives from this Christian actor and family man. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

As a mom of seven, Heidi St. John explains why you as a mom need to stay spiritually disciplined in your relationship with the Lord. She looks at ways to place your confidence in God, especially when you just want to give up on parenting. She discusses how you can be more intentional in your mothering and why it's best to press into God's love, grace, and mercy. With relatable stories, practical tips, and inspiring encouragement, you'll be motivated to connect with God on a daily basis.   Receive the book MomStrong 365 and a free audio download of “Fueling Motherhood Through Spiritual Discipline” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a transformative tip to parents that will change their view of the moments their child disobeys them, motivating them to respond in a healthy biblical way that points them to Jesus. There are a lot of opinions amongst Christian parents about how to best discipline their children, but every parent must do these two steps first. Unfortunately without taking these two steps first, which is too common, the long-term relationship could be hurt and they may disdain authority in their life later on, which could include God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Get the practical insights and motivation to grow your marriage through prayer. You will be so motivated to grow your marriage after this episode! The Tolpins have an incredible conversation with the authors of Marriage After God; Aaron and Jennifer Smith about why, how, and the obstacles to praying together daily. We are living in unprecedented times and it's vital to strengthen our marriage relationship and one of the best ways to do this is to pray together. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

The Bible speaks about greater division even in nuclear families in the end times. Isaac and Angie dive into practical insights on cultivating strong family bonds, encouraging sibling relationships, and what parents can be doing early to establish loyalty to each other. Division doesn't have to happen in your family but it takes greater intentionality and most importantly ongoing discipleship. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

You may know Kevin from the movie “God's Not Dead” or the other 50 movies he's been in. He and his wife Sam met as actors on the set of Hercules and have been married for 25 years with three children who are following the Lord. Sam shares thoughts on homeschooling her children, marriage, and keeping the family together despite her husband's busy acting travel schedule. Kevin shares about the cancellation in Hollywood he experienced for standing for truth. They are Courageous parents standing firm and proclaiming the Lord through their family. It's a powerful conversation Isaac and Angie had with the Sorbo's. Be ready to be encouraged!

This is a controversial topic but we believe every Christian parent should think through this holiday and have a clear plan for their family. Some participate like the rest of the culture does and some hide with the lights off ignoring children at their door. Isaac and Angie give insights into how to not be like the world, but how to be in it as a light during this popular holiday. Regardless of where your convictions lie, this will be an insightful and practical episode to help you process your plans. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Pastor Jack sits down with author, podcaster, and speaker Heidi St. John to discuss how to fight for your children, their education, and your community. Find your courage and passion to go against the current culture and do the right thing by making an impact with your faith. You won't want to miss this exciting and uplifting discussion by these two warriors in the faith.  CONNECT WITH HEIDI ST. JOHN  https://heidistjohn.com/  Heidi's new book: https://www.amazon.com/MomStrong-365-Devotional-Encourage-Everyday/dp/1496412680/ref=sr_1_4?crid=O2H85V98O86H&keywords=heidi+st+john&qid=1690675122&sprefix=heidi+st+john%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-4 CONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK Website: https://jackhibbs.com/   Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHn   Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3CIP3M9