The MAVEN Parent Podcast

Brett and Erin Kunkle
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Brett and Erin Kunkle guide you through Christian parenting in a secular culture, with wisdom and a bunch of practical help.

  1. 5D AGO

    Why Your Kids Don’t Listen the First Time

    Parents, we've all been there: You’ve said "No" about five times at this point. You’ve given a warning. Maybe you've even explained the consequence…and still nothing changes! This cycle can feel exhausting and ineffective. How can we actually get discipline to work? In this episode, Brett and Erin talk about what actually makes discipline effective at home, explain why repeated warnings, empty consequences, and emotional reactions often undermine our authority, and how calm consistency builds respect over time. Check out the children's book "No, David" - https://a.co/d/06A6wtho Invest in your student’s faith by sending them to Summit’s Student Conferences! Use code MAVEN26 to save $250 today at www.summit.org/maven Learn more about the MAVEN Conference here: https://www.mavenconferences.com/california MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

    41 min

  2. JAN 27

    Tools for Teaching Biblical Literacy at Home

    You don’t need a theology degree to help your kids understand the Bible. But you do need the right strategies. In this episode, Brett and Erin share some of the practical background questions parents can use at home to help their kids go deeper during family Bible time, followed by a recent sermon Brett gave that highlights what it looks like to apply these strategies in real study. These foundational tools will help you encourage your kids in their ability to think carefully about what Scripture is actually communicating. Check out Walt Russell's book "Playing With Fire" - https://a.co/d/4EpY5Xa Invest in your student’s faith by sending them to Summit’s Student Conferences! Use code MAVEN26 to save $250 today at www.summit.org/maven Learn more about the MAVEN Conference here - https://www.mavenconferences.com/california MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

    1 hr

  3. JAN 20

    Are You Raising Problem-Solvers?

    In this episode, Brett and Erin reflect on a real-life parenting mishap: a missed writing class, a dropped-off teenager, and a problem that had to be solved without a phone, an adult, or a rescue. What could have spiraled into panic instead became a powerful lesson in resilience and confidence. Through this real-life example, they explore why overprotecting our kids can actually hinder their growth and how small, age-appropriate responsibilities prepare children to become resilient problem-solvers later in life. Invest in your student’s faith by sending them to Summit’s Student Conferences! Use code MAVEN26 to save $250 today at www.summit.org/maven MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

    40 min

  4. JAN 13

    Why We Must Raise the Bar for Christian Learning

    As a new year begins, many of us are setting new goals, habits, and resolutions. But before we set goals for our spiritual growth, we need to examine our expectations. Are we challenging ourselves and our kids to goals that will really grow us in our relationship and knowledge of the Lord? In this episode, Brett and Erin reflect on a recent article by Bible teacher Jen Wilkin, discuss how the growing crisis of biblical literacy in the church and low expectations for discipleship and learning are failing both adults and the next generation. Read the article by Jen Wilkin: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/bible-reading-plan-literacy-jen-wilkin/ Read the State of Theology report: https://thestateoftheology.com/ Invest in your student’s faith by sending them to Summit’s Student Conferences! Go to www.summit.org/maven and use code MAVEN26 to save $250 today. MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

    42 min

  5. JAN 6

    Training Kids to Take Their Faith Seriously w/ Ryan Pauly

    Apathy and faith deconstruction are increasingly common among the next generation, while much of the biblical teaching and discipleship students receive remains shallow. So how can we help students move beyond indifference toward a faith that is thoughtful, resilient, and lived out? In this episode, Brett and Erin talk with Ryan Pauly, MAVEN’s Director of Immersive Experiences, about what he’s seen effectively help students move from apathy about their faith to genuine conviction, and even a desire to share it with others. Check out more about MAVEN's Immersive Experiences: https://maventruth.com/immersive-experience/ Invest in your student’s faith by sending them to Summit’s Student Conferences! Go to www.summit.org/maven and use code MAVEN26 to save $250 today. MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/m

    56 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    What Christmas Teaches Us About Remembering

    As Christmas and the end of the year approach, it’s easy to get caught up rushing from one holiday party to the next shopping trip and miss the deeper purpose of the season. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss why Advent and Christmas are meaningful opportunities to slow down as a family, remember Christ’s birth, and intentionally look back on the year to see God’s faithfulness. They offer practical ideas and family traditions to help you do this together at home as the year comes to a close. MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

    47 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    Helping Kids Think Christianly About the News w/Brian Basham & Caleb Bailey

    The news never slows down! And if staying informed feels overwhelming for adults, it’s no wonder we may hesitate to bring global events into conversations with our kids. But God is at work everywhere—and our kids need to see that and build the skills they’ll need to navigate the news as adults. In this podcast, Brett and Erin are joined by Brian Basham and Caleb Bailey from WORLD Watch, a Christian news show that helps families explore world events together through short, compelling, 10-minute episodes. Check out WORLD Watch: https://worldwatch.news/ MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

    55 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    Is Jesus Truly the Only Way? 3 Common Objections to Christian Exclusivism

    If your kids ask, “Why can’t all religions lead to God?”, would you know how to answer? In this episode, Brett and Erin continue their discussion about why Jesus is the only way to salvation and illustrate how you can respond to the top 3 most common objections to this critical Christian doctrine. Watch our first conversation on this topic "What Does the Bible Teach About Jesus?": https://linktw.in/xGhuRL Learn more about the "Soul Searching" study of teens mentioned by Brett: https://a.co/d/0IY23Ya MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

    54 min
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Brett and Erin Kunkle guide you through Christian parenting in a secular culture, with wisdom and a bunch of practical help.

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  • Creator
    Brett and Erin Kunkle
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Maven Truth
  • Show Website
    The MAVEN Parent Podcast

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