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. 9h ago

    Why You Procrastinate (and It’s Not Because You’re Lazy) with Dana K White

    In this episode, Steph talks with Dana K. White, author of Procrastinators Get Stuff Done, about why procrastination isn't always laziness. Often, it comes from overwhelm, decision fatigue, perfectionism, and the feeling that we need to have everything figured out before we begin. Dana shares her practical process for getting unstuck, starting with one surprisingly simple step: just look. They talk about why small wins matter, how “noncommittal experimentation” can help us move forward, and why making a big plan too early can actually become another form of procrastination. Steph and Dana also talk about understanding your personal “commitment threshold,” resisting comparison, and helping kids who procrastinate without labeling them as lazy. If there’s something you’ve been putting off, this conversation will help you stop overthinking it and take one small, doable step forward today. Resources Mentioned Procrastinators Get Stuff Done book Dana’s website Christmas Gift guide Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps NiRV Question & Answer Bible for Kids Midnight Mom Devotional Bible Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation Sign up for Morning Minute 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 ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. Oct 13

    Raising Spiritually Strong Kids Without Trying to Control the Outcome with Charles Fay

    In this episode, Steph talks with psychologist, author, and Love and Logic expert Dr. Charles Fay about raising kids whose faith goes deeper than simply knowing how to behave like a Christian. Charles shares why spiritually strong kids aren't perfect kids, why faith is ultimately a gift from God, and how parents can nurture faith without trying to control the outcome. They talk about allowing kids to make mistakes while the stakes are still small, holding boundaries with empathy, modeling repentance when we get it wrong, and helping kids learn to depend on God through life's struggles. They also unpack the temptation to believe in a kind of "parenting prosperity gospel": that if we read the right books, follow the right strategies, and work hard enough, our kids are guaranteed to become faithful adults. Instead, Charles encourages parents to focus on what God has actually called us to do and trust him with the results. Resources Mentioned About Charles Fay Love and Logic Institute Raising Spiritually Strong Kids book The Word in our Home Christmas Gift guide Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps NiRV Question & Answer Bible for Kids Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! Sign up for Morning Minute 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 ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. Oct 6

    Can my child live out their faith in public school? with Kori Pennypacker

    For many Christian parents, sending a child to public school can feel intimidating. Questions about faith, culture, religious freedom, and discipleship often create anxiety. In this episode, Steph sits down with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Backpack Faith, to discuss practical ways parents can prepare their children to confidently follow Jesus in public school. Kori shares why parents remain the primary disciplers of their children regardless of where they attend school, how Christian students can legally live out their faith at school, and why building relationships with teachers and administrators matters. She also explains why biblical literacy benefits children far beyond their spiritual lives and offers simple ways families can build everyday discipleship into their routines. Resources Mentioned Website Backpack Faith book Bible2School Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Liberty Counsel Christian Parenting School Simplified digital download (with links to school choice series and more!) Don't Stress Talking Sex The Word in our Home Raising Spiritually Strong Kids GO Bible Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube! 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 ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. Sep 29

    How to help your kids grieve with Sissy Goff

    In this episode, therapist and author Sissy Goff joins Steph to talk about what kids really need when they're experiencing loss and how their grief can look very different from ours. Sissy explains why grief isn't linear, how kids often revisit loss as they grow and reach new developmental milestones, and why behaviors like anger, anxiety, or even risk-taking can sometimes be signs of sadness underneath. She also talks about secondary losses, why consistency and boundaries still matter during hard seasons, and the importance of surrounding our kids with safe, steady adults. If your family is walking through grief, or you simply want to know how to support your kids when loss eventually comes, this conversation offers practical wisdom, permission to grieve, and the reminder that God is still faithful even in the hardest moments. Resources Mentioned Raising Boys and Girls Daystar Counseling Helping Kids Through Grief book Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps GO Bible Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation 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 ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. Sep 22

    What the Bible promises about the new earth with Randy Alcorn

    What will heaven actually be like, and how do we talk to our kids about it? In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from the Faith & Clarity podcast with Dr. Mark Turman and author Randy Alcorn about his children’s book, Heaven on Earth, and the biblical promise of a new heaven and new earth. We talk about resurrection, grief, losing loved ones, miscarriage, disabilities, animals, and some of the big questions kids ask about eternity. If your family has ever wondered what happens after we die, this conversation will help you move beyond the “clouds and harps” picture of heaven and toward the incredible hope Scripture gives us for what is to come. Resources Mentioned Eternal Perspectives Ministry Heaven on Earth book Denison Forum Faith and Clarity Podcast Hands on Bible 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 ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. Sep 15

    How to talk about faith without lecturing with Katheryn Saunders

    As we wrap up our  discipleship series, we're talking about one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of raising children who continue following Jesus into adulthood: having meaningful spiritual conversations. In this episode, Steph talks with Katheryn Saunders, author of Having Spiritual Conversations with Your Kids, about how parents can create safe spaces where children ask honest questions, wrestle with their faith, and ultimately build a relationship with Jesus that becomes their own. This conversation beautifully ties together everything we've explored throughout the discipleship series. Reading Scripture, praying together, worshiping through music, serving others, and practicing everyday discipleship all become even more powerful when they're accompanied by genuine conversations that help our kids process what they believe and why. Resources Mentioned: Having Spiritual Conversations With Your Kids book Hands on Bible Thanks-Living: Embracing the Power of Gratitude Every Day 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 ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. Sep 8

    Why listening to Christian music matters more than you think with Jason Houser

    What if one of the simplest ways to disciple your children was as easy as pressing play? In this episode of our discipleship series, we're looking at another practice that research from Lifeway identified as having a significant impact on helping children develop a lasting faith: listening to Christian music. Steph is joined by Jason Houser, Executive Director of Seeds Kids Worship, a ministry that has spent more than two decades helping families hide God's Word in their hearts through Scripture-based worship music. Together they explore why music has such a powerful influence on our hearts, how worship songs create natural opportunities for conversations about God, and why Christian music isn't just something to listen to on Sunday—it can become a simple rhythm that shapes your family's faith every day. Resources Mentioned Seeds Kids Worship Dedicated by Jason Houser Calming Your Anxious Child Thanks-Living: Embracing the Power of Gratitude Every Day Hands on Bible Christian Parenting's latest prayer journal:  Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation (PS You can also listen to Pardon the Mess podcasteach Monday starting September 14th to listen to guided prayer and reflection that follows the journal.) 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 ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. Sep 1

    How serving helps kids build a lasting faith with Eric and Sarah Holmstrom

    What if one of the most important things you can do for your child’s faith is help them become part of the church, not just attend it? In this episode of our discipleship series, I’m joined by Sarah and Eric Holmstrom to talk about why regularly serving in church can have such a lasting impact on our kids’ faith. Sarah and Eric share how serving has shaped their own family, why kids are never too young to begin, and practical ways to help children discover where their gifts and personalities fit within the church. We also talk about what to do when your child doesn’t want to serve, why more is often caught than taught, and how to create a family culture of serving without making it feel like something we do to earn God’s love. If you want your kids to know they have a place and a purpose in God’s kingdom, this conversation will encourage you to move beyond simply going to church and help your family become an active part of it. Resources: Calming Your Anxious Child Thanks-Living: Embracing the Power of Gratitude Every Day Hands on Bible Raising Prayerful Kids book Christian Parenting's latest prayer journal: Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation (PS You can also listen to Pardon the Mess podcast each Monday starting September 14th to listen to guided prayer and reflection that follows the journal.) 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 ixl.com/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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