The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids

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As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips and spiritual guidance for your parenting journey.

  1. 1d ago

    Why Scripture is the foundation of lasting faith with Andrew and Charlotte Ollerton

    The Bible can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to read it with your kids. Where do you start? How do you help them understand it? And how do you make it something they actually enjoy? In this episode, Steph continues the discipleship series by exploring one of the strongest predictors of lasting faith: regularly reading Scripture at home. Joined by Andrew and Charlotte Ollerton, authors of God's Story, Our Story, they discuss why understanding the Bible as one unified story changes everything. They also share practical ways to make family Bible reading simple, engaging, and consistent without adding guilt or pressure. If you've ever felt intimidated by opening the Bible with your children, this conversation will encourage you to start small, stay faithful, and trust God to use his Word to shape your family's faith for years to come. Resources Mentioned God’s Story, Our Story book God’s Story, Our Story journey cards The Creation of Us Hands on Bible Maker of the Mountain Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. Aug 11

    What actually helps kids follow Jesus for life? With Jana Magruder

    Every Christian parent wants to raise kids with a lasting faith, but with so much parenting advice available, it's easy to wonder where to focus your time and energy. In this episode, Steph kicks off a special discipleship series by sitting down with Janet Magruder of Lifeway Christian Resources to discuss the groundbreaking research behind the book Nothing Less. After years of studying what influences children who grow into adults with a vibrant, enduring faith, the research points to a handful of practices that consistently make the biggest difference. If you've ever wondered what matters most when it comes to discipling your kids at home, this conversation will encourage you to let go of the pressure to do everything and instead invest in the things that have the greatest lasting impact on your child's faith. Resources Mentioned Lifeway Kids Instagram Kids Ministry Calling podcast Lifeway research The Creation of Us Hands-On Bible The Adventure Bible I Love You, Little Light Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. Aug 4

    What college students need most spiritually with Paul Worcester

    The college years can be one of the most defining seasons in a young person's faith. So how can parents prepare their kids to stand firm long before they leave home? In this episode, Steph sits down with longtime college ministry leader Paul Worcester to discuss the spiritual habits that help faith last. They talk about the power of Scripture memory, daily time in God's Word, the challenges today's college students face, and practical ways parents can train, not just teach, their teens to follow Christ. Paul also shares how his new Bible study, Thrive, equips college students and young adults to build a faith that is grounded in Scripture and prepared to withstand the challenges of this pivotal season. Whether your child is heading to college soon or you still have years to prepare, this conversation will encourage you to invest in the kind of faith that endures Resources Mentioned Thrive Bible Study Instagram GenSend Podcast Campus Multiplication Network The Creation of Us Hands-On Bible The Adventure Bible Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. Jul 28

    Why the things we pray for can still exhaust us with Melissa Miller

    Have you ever received an answer to prayer only to discover it was much harder than you expected? In this episode, author Melissa Miller talks about "change fatigue," the emotional exhaustion that can come even during the seasons we've prayed for. Melissa shares her family's adoption story, the surprising challenges that followed, and how God met her in the middle of overwhelming change. We talk about why Christians often feel guilty admitting that good change is still hard, how Scripture validates those experiences, and practical ways to process complicated emotions with God. If you've ever felt grateful and overwhelmed at the same time, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone and that God's grace meets you right where you are. Resources Mentioned But I Prayed for This book Melissa’s website Instagram Substack Hands-On Bible The Adventure Bible Bridging Resilience Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. Jul 21

    Should Christian Parents Be Worried About AI? With Ben Peterson

    Artificial intelligence is changing the way our families learn, work, communicate, and even seek advice. For many parents, it feels like this technology appeared overnight, leaving us wondering how to help our kids navigate it wisely. In this episode, combat veteran, speaker, and author Ben Peterson sits down to discuss why AI is more than a technology conversation. It's a discipleship conversation. Together we explore how parents can embrace the benefits of AI while protecting the God-given roles of family, community, creativity, and the Holy Spirit in their children's lives. If you've wondered where to draw healthy boundaries with AI, how to talk with your kids about using it for school, or how to raise children who seek God's wisdom before artificial intelligence, this conversation is for you. Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! Resources Mentioned When Intelligence Isn’t Human book Ben’s website The Ben Peterson Show podcast Pre-order When Intelligence Isn’t Human Hands-On Bible The Adventure Bible Bridging Resilience Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. Jul 14

    Helping Kids Experience God, Not Just Learn About Him with Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer

    Teaching our kids Bible stories is important, but discipleship doesn't stop there. We also want our children to recognize God's guidance in their own stories, bring him into everyday conversations, and develop a genuine relationship with him that grows over time. In this episode, Bible teachers and co-authors Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer talk about helping kids move from simply knowing about God to experiencing life with Him. They discuss why stories are such powerful discipleship tools, how to answer kids' big questions about prayer and hearing God's voice, and simple ways parents can nurture faith at home. If you've ever wondered how to make faith feel more personal for your kids, this conversation is full of practical encouragement. Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! Resources Mentioned Jen’s website Gayle's website Kingswell Kids Detective series The Christian Grandparenting Podcast Shame-Free Sex Talks book The Adventure Bible Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. Jul 7

    The Gospel for real-life parenting messes with Scarlet Hiltibidal

    Today we are joined by Scarlet Hiltibidal, who is the new host of Pardon the Mess.  Scarlet is a wife, mom of four, author, speaker, and follower of Jesus who is passionate about helping parents see the gospel in the middle of everyday family life. In this episode, Scarlet shares about her own parenting messes, including loving each of her kids well in very different seasons and needs. We talk about the pressure moms feel to get everything right, the invisible report card so many of us carry, and the freedom that comes when we remember parenting is not about our performance, but about pointing our kids to Jesus. Scarlet also gives us a look at the new format of Pardon the Mess, where she will take one real parenting struggle each week and help parents untangle it through Scripture, stories, and one small faithful step. Resources Mentioned Scarlet’s website Christian Parenting Pardon the Mess podcast Shame-Free Sex Talks book The Adventure Bible Get your copy of Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. Jun 30

    How to talk to your kids about sex without shame with Kelly Edmiston

    Many Christian parents want to talk to their kids about sex and sexuality in healthy, biblical ways, but feel unsure where to begin. In today’s episode, Kelly Edmiston talks about how to move away from fear, silence, and shame-based messaging and instead help our kids understand the goodness of their bodies, God’s design for sex, and the importance of open, ongoing conversations in the home. We discuss how purity culture shaped many parents’ own experiences, why discipleship matters so much in these conversations, and how parents can build trust with their kids while still holding biblical convictions. We also talk about practical ways to make sex talks feel more natural and less intimidating for both parents and children. Notes: use your discretion when it comes to listening to this conversation with your kids present, we do use accurate terminology for body parts and sexuality. Kelly is the author of Shame-Free Sex Talks, is lead Pastor at Vineyard Church in Sugar Land, Texas and a mom of three kids.  (00:00) Introduction to the Conversation (02:57) Navigating Sexuality Conversations with Kids (05:59) Understanding Shame in Sexuality Discussions (08:49) The Importance of Normalizing Conversations (11:55) Spiritual Sexuality: Integrating Faith and Sexuality (15:08) Values-Based Approach to Sexuality Education (18:04) Empowering Kids to Make Healthy Decisions (21:00) Hope for Future Generations (24:05 )Resources for Parents Resources Mentioned The Adventure Bible Substack Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips and spiritual guidance for your parenting journey.

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