The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

THINQ Media
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

Parenting is no joke! Suzanne Phillips has spent years coaching intentional, legacy-minded parents—helping them overcome our increasingly confusing culture and connect the dots between faith, family, freedom and their child’s future. Because informed parents make informed decisions. And let’s face it, ages 0-25 are called formative years for a reason. Your children are being shaped! What goes in WILL come out. So, tune in to The InFormed Parent, from the THINQ Media Podcast Network, to get the guidance you need to parent with purpose, disciple with direction and leave an intentional legacy.

  1. 3D AGO

    S4 E10: Riotstarter: When Students Find Purpose

    In this inspiring and purpose-packed episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jerrod Gunter, founder of Riotstarters—a national next-gen movement that is igniting faith, evangelism, and identity in students across the country. From the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerrod is equipping an army of teenage disciple-makers to take the gospel boldly into their schools and communities. What started as a local response to tragedy has become a nationwide movement of students owning their faith, finding their identity, and walking in purpose. This episode is a wake-up call and a blueprint for parents to raise world-changers and disciple-makers in their own homes. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ The story behind Riotstarters—how a single moment of bold faith sparked a movement ✔️ How identity in Christ shapes students’ actions, responses, and direction ✔️ Why parents are also designed to lead through hard moments and cultural chaos ✔️ Helping students move from reaction to revival by owning their role as Christ-followers ✔️ What happens when students realize they’re part of something bigger than themselves ✔️ How purpose reinforces identity in the next generation ✔️ Foundational truths Jerrod teaches to anchor kids in who they are ✔️ How to partner with Riotstarters and bring the movement to your city ⸻ 📖 Get The Featured Resource: Riotstarters Movement 👉 Join the mission to equip and mobilize students to start a righteous riot through prayer, purpose, and evangelism. ⸻ 📣 Follow Jerrod Gunter & Riotstarters for daily encouragement and movement updates: Instagram:  @jgunter5 Riotstarters: @riotstarter104 🌟 Follow Suzanne for More About Parenting with Purpose and Discipling with Direction: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent  ⸻ 🏆 Key Biblical Truths for Parents - Identity + Purpose: ✅ To identify is to become the same—students become like Christ as they walk with Him. ✅ Your response to life’s challenges is rooted in who you believe you are. ✅ Purpose activates boldness—when students know why they’re here, they live differently. ✅ Parents, your leadership in the home matters—it’s your righteous riot too. ⸻ 🔔 Feeling inspired by what God is doing through this generation? Don’t let it stop here—share this episode, rally your family, and get involved. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the movement to raise up strong, bold, purpose-driven kids who know who they are in Christ.

    42 min
  2. MAR 19

    S4 E9: Do No Harm: How a Mom Fights for Her Daughter

    In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with January Littlejohn, a mother-turned-advocate whose daughter was socially transitioned at school without her knowledge or consent. January shares her personal journey, exposing the dangers of gender identity ideology, the erosion of parental rights, and how parents can protect their children from cultural confusion. With a background in mental health counseling, January now speaks nationally, equipping parents, educators, and faith leaders with tools to navigate today’s identity crisis. Whether or not you have faced this specific challenge, the wisdom and insight shared in this conversation will empower all parents. Get ready—this is a must-listen episode for every parent committed to standing firm in truth and leading their family well. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ How a 13-year-old was socially transitioned without parental consent ✔️ Why even engaged, involved parents are vulnerable in today’s culture ✔️ The parental authority crisis: Who has the final say over your child’s identity? ✔️ The biblical foundation for parental leadership—you are the head, not the tail ✔️ Key steps to prevent this from happening to your family ✔️ Teaching truth early and consistently—how to prepare your child before they are influenced ✔️ How January found support & clarity in the midst of this battle ✔️ Helping children navigate emotions in a healthy, biblical way ✔️ What type of child is most vulnerable to gender ideology? ✔️ How to detect grooming and conditioning—what signs to watch for ✔️ What to do if your child is struggling—a roadmap for parents ⸻ 📖 Featured Resource: CPRC Church Transgender Response Guide 👉 A must-have for churches, pastors, and parents navigating today’s challenges. ⸻ 📣 Follow January for More Resources on Parental Rights: Twitter/X: @JanuaryDoNoHarm  Instagram: @januarylittlejohndnd 🌟 Follow Suzanne for More About Parenting with Purpose and Discipling with Direction: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent  ⸻ 🏆 Key Biblical Truths for Parents: ✅ The Lord will make you the head and not the tail—if you follow His commands (Deuteronomy 28:13) ✅ God has entrusted parents to lead, advocate, and shepherd their children ✅ Parents will give an account for their children—our leadership matters The battle over identity is real, but as parents, we are not powerless. We are called and equipped to lead our children in truth and love. ⸻ 🔔 If this episode opened your eyes to the urgency of standing for parental rights, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with another parent who needs to hear this!   Subscribe, leave a review, and stay informed—together, we can equip and empower families to lead with wisdom and strength.

    57 min
  3. MAR 12

    S4 E8: Raising Parents: Building Strong Families

    In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jonathan Brozozog, Lead Pastor of Creative Church, author of Raising Parents, and father of eight children. With over 20 years in ministry, Jonathan is passionate about equipping parents to embrace their God-given role, build strong families, and navigate today’s biggest cultural challenges. Together, they discuss the identity crisis in parenting, the biggest lies that take parents off course, and how families can restore peace, unity, and purpose. Jonathan also shares practical wisdom on parenting through defiance stages, technology use, and the critical role of the church in supporting parents. Parents, grab a notebook—this episode is packed with game-changing insights to help you lead your family with confidence! ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ The parenting identity crisis: Why many parents don’t know their true role. ✔️ Top 3 lies parents believe—and how to combat them with truth. ✔️ The biggest struggles parents face in leading their families. ✔️ The #1 problem Jonathan sees in both parenting and pastoring families. ✔️ What divides families most? Understanding the root causes of conflict. ✔️ Creating an atmosphere of peace—how to cultivate a God-centered home. ✔️ Grandparents’ role in the faith and formation of children. ✔️ Navigating defiance years & parenting stages with wisdom and patience. ✔️ Technology & parenting: How to set healthy boundaries with screens. ✔️ The role of the church in supporting and equipping parents. 🎧 Listen Now! ⸻ 📖 Featured Resource: Raising Parents Book Jonathan Brozozog’s insightful guide to building strong, faith-filled families. 👉 Get Your Copy Here → www.RaisingParents.com ⸻ 📣 Stay Connected: 📖 Discover More of Jonathan’s Work: Books, parenting resources, and courses  📱 Learn About the Cell Phone Permit: A tool to help families navigate technology wisely  💡 Follow for More Parenting Insights: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent | @creative.church | @jonathanbrozozog ⸻ 📖 Key Biblical Truths for Parents: ✅ I am complete in Christ and have all I need (Colossians 2:10) ✅ I am God’s co-worker (1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 6:1) ✅ God has chosen to give me the gift of my child—and He equips who He calls. As parents, we often feel insecure and unqualified—but God has given us everything we need to lead our children well! ⸻ 🔔 In Closing: If you’re ready to step into your God-given role as a confident, faith-filled parent, don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow parent or grandparent who needs encouragement today.

    54 min
  4. MAR 5

    S4 E7: Gen Z In Their Own Words

    In this insightful episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jonathan Morrow, Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has led groundbreaking research on Gen Z in partnership with the Barna Group and has a deep understanding of how this generation thinks about identity, faith, success, and culture. Together, they discuss the shifting landscape of Gen Z, exploring their views on God, gender, adulthood, and social media. Parents, educators, and mentors—this conversation is packed with research-backed insights that will help you understand, reach, and connect with Gen Z in a meaningful way. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Who is Gen Z? Understanding their key characteristics and worldview ✔️ Gen Z and Identity: What they believe about God, self, and cultural influences ✔️ Success & Goals: How they define fulfillment and personal achievement ✔️ Social Struggles: The tension between wanting to be their “true self” and holding back ✔️ Gen Z & Gender: Research on self-identification and LGBTQ+ perspectives ✔️ Spiritual Beliefs: Where Gen Z turns for answers on faith and truth ✔️ Top 10 Trusted Sources for Spiritual Questions among Gen Z ✔️ The Role of Social Media: How smartphones are shaping their identity ✔️ A Roadmap for Parents: How to guide and disciple Gen Z with wisdom and grace 📖 Featured Resource: Refresh Roadmap Course - A practical guide for Christian parents navigating smartphones & social media with their kids. 👉 Access the Course Now  📣 Call-to-Action: 📖 Explore Impact 360 Institute: Equipping the next generation with biblical worldview training  🎙️ Discover Jonathan Morrow’s Resources: Books, research, and parenting tools  📲 Follow for More Insights on Gen Z & Parenting: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent | @impact360 | @jonathanmorrow YouTube: Jonathan Morrow 📖 Key Takeaways for Parents: ✅ Gen Z is searching for truth but often struggles to find trusted sources ✅ Social media is shaping how they see themselves, their worth, and their identity ✅ Parents play a crucial role in guiding conversations around identity, faith, and culture ✅ Discipleship is more important than ever—Gen Z needs biblical truth in a confusing world 🔔 In Closing: If you want to better understand Gen Z and help them navigate their identity with confidence, don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow parent or educator who wants to connect with Gen Z in a deeper way.

    55 min
  5. FEB 26

    S4 E6: Identify Yourself: Unpacking Identity

    In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips takes a deep dive into the core question of identity: “Who Am I?” Our culture places so much emphasis on diversity, yet true identity is rooted in sameness—specifically, our sameness with Christ. Suzanne unpacks the biblical definition of identity, the dangers of placing identity in roles rather than in God, and the ways parents can instill unshakable identity in their children. Through real-life examples, biblical wisdom, and practical insights, this episode will equip parents to guide their children confidently in their God-given identity. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Why identity is defined as sameness—and how that changes how we see ourselves. ✔️ The difference between identity and roles—and why roles are not our foundation. ✔️ How Jesus modeled identity by identifying with His Father. ✔️ The impact of false identities on children and parents. ✔️ How words shape identity—what we say about ourselves and our children matters. ✔️ The power of biblical identity statements in transforming mindsets. ✔️ Practical ways to instill identity in your children while avoiding cultural confusion.   📖 Featured Resource: Free Family Identity Statements Download Identity Statements for Parents & Kids to speak biblical truth over your family.   📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📖 Explore Beacon Parent’s Resources: Biblical parenting tools to help you lead your children in truth.   💡 Follow Along for More: Join Suzanne for daily encouragement and biblical parenting insights: • Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent • Facebook: Beacon Parent   🔔 Closing CTA: If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent who needs to hear this message. Let’s raise a generation rooted in truth and confident in their God-given identity!

    39 min
  6. FEB 19

    S4 E5: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 2

    In the second of two eye-opening episodes of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jenna Parker, a 25-year-old young professional who walked through gender transition and later detransitioned in her early twenties. Jenna bravely shares her powerful and deeply personal story, shedding light on gender ideology, the cultural pressures surrounding it, and the emotional and psychological aspects of transitioning. With honesty and compassion, Jenna offers insights for parents and young people navigating this topic and provides invaluable advice for fostering a healthy, identity-rooted foundation in truth. Episode Highlights: The dangers of social media, online communities, and gender affirmation therapy. Processing trauma after detransitioning—what healing looks like. The role of parents in guiding their children through cultural pressures. Identity in Jesus—what Jenna has learned and how she sees herself now. Practical advice for parents and kids navigating these conversations. Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📖 Free Beacon Parent Tools to Support Healthy Identity in Your Kids → [Link] 🎙️ Hear More Resources and Conversations on Identity in Season 2 → [Link] 📚 Shop Beacon Parent’s Recommended Book List → [Link] 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Beacon Parent for more insights and encouragement. Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent  Facebook: Beacon Parent   Featured Resource Section: Healthy Identity & Biblical Truth for Parents Equipping parents with the tools and wisdom to navigate identity confusion and lead their children with confidence. Access resources → [Link]   Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned: “True identity is found in Christ, not in labels, ideologies, or cultural trends.” “Parents are the first and most important voice in shaping their child’s understanding of identity.” Closing CTA: If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend or parent who might need encouragement today. Together, we can equip families with the truth and confidence to navigate these important conversations!

    26 min
  7. FEB 12

    S4 E4: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 1

    In the first of two eye-opening episodes of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jenna Parker, a 25-year-old young professional who walked through gender transition and later detransitioned in her early twenties. Jenna bravely shares her powerful and deeply personal story, shedding light on gender ideology, the cultural pressures surrounding it, and the emotional and psychological aspects of transitioning. With honesty and compassion, Jenna offers insights for parents and young people navigating this topic and provides invaluable advice for fostering a healthy, identity-rooted foundation in truth. Episode Highlights: Jenna’s personal story: Her journey through gender transition and detransition.Understanding the influence of gender ideology and its rapid rise in youth culture. Key factors that make young people susceptible to gender confusion. Breaking down important terminology: derealization, depersonalization, dead naming, God complex. Exploring the connections between gender ideology and the occult. Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📖 Free Beacon Parent Tools to Support Healthy Identity in Your Kids → [Link] 🎙️ Hear More Resources and Conversations on Identity in Season 2 → [Link] 📚 Shop Beacon Parent’s Recommended Book List → [Link] 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Beacon Parent for more insights and encouragement. Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent Facebook: Beacon Parent Featured Resource Section: Healthy Identity & Biblical Truth for Parents Equipping parents with the tools and wisdom to navigate identity confusion and lead their children with confidence. Access resources → [Link] Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned: “True identity is found in Christ, not in labels, ideologies, or cultural trends.” “Parents are the first and most important voice in shaping their child’s understanding of identity.” Closing CTA: If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend or parent who might need encouragement today. Together, we can equip families with the truth and confidence to navigate these important conversations!

    45 min
  8. FEB 5

    S4 E3: Meeting Your Child's Core Needs with Kathy Koch | Part 2

    In part two of this two-part episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., to explore the foundational concept of identity through the lens of core needs. Together, they tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges for parents and children, from understanding emotional identity to fostering security and resilience in the face of confusion. With insights drawn from her decades of work in educational psychology, Dr. Kathy shares actionable strategies to help parents build a strong identity foundation for their children—and themselves. Episode Highlights Understanding the five core needs outlined in Dr. Kathy’s book, 5 to Thrive. How identity shapes the way children navigate difficult conversations about race, gender, and belonging. The impact of insecurity on children’s vulnerability to identity confusion. The dangers of emotionalism and how to develop resilience in children. Encouragement for parents facing their own identity crises in today’s challenging cultural climate. Practical strategies for building security and fostering belonging in your family.. Call-to-Action 📖 Discover Dr. Kathy’s Resources: Learn more about her books, podcasts, and tools at www.CelebrateKids.com. 🎙️ Tune into Dr. Kathy’s Podcasts: Celebrate Kids with Dr. Kathy 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Dr. Kathy for updates and encouragement. Instagram: @suzannephillips_, @kathy_koch__ Facebook: Beacon Parent Featured Resource Section Dr. Kathy’s Book: 5 to Thrive Discover how to meet your child’s core needs to build security, identity, belonging, purpose, and competence. Get your copy → [Link] 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne for updates, resources, and encouragement. Instagram: @suzannephillips_ Facebook: Beacon Parent Featured Resource Section Charting Your Family’s Future Explore Suzanne’s step-by-step course to create your family’s vision, mission, and values for purposeful parenting. Learn more. Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned “Insecurity is the foundation of identity confusion. Building security is critical to raising confident, resilient children.” – Dr. Kathy Koch “We are made in God’s image, not for confusion but for clarity and purpose.” Subscribe and Share Enjoying The InFormed Parent Podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement today. Let’s work together to equip parents and inspire families for a brighter future!

    20 min
    4.9
    out of 5
    34 Ratings

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    Parenting is no joke! Suzanne Phillips has spent years coaching intentional, legacy-minded parents—helping them overcome our increasingly confusing culture and connect the dots between faith, family, freedom and their child’s future. Because informed parents make informed decisions. And let’s face it, ages 0-25 are called formative years for a reason. Your children are being shaped! What goes in WILL come out. So, tune in to The InFormed Parent, from the THINQ Media Podcast Network, to get the guidance you need to parent with purpose, disciple with direction and leave an intentional legacy.

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