How’d You Do It? - Stories of Raising Children in the Faith

Jessie and Chris Koerner
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How’d You Do It? is a practical, story based podcast about raising kids in the gospel and not quitting on your faith. I’m Chris Koerner, and along with my wife Jessie on some episodes, I talk with real parents who kept going. Not perfect parents. Just honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do again.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Parenting Advice After 54 Years: What Actually Matters - Jamie & Geneil's Story

    Welcome to Episode 003 of How'd You Do It! After spending 40 years raising six children in the wilds of Alaska , Jamie and Geneil share the wisdom they’ve gained from five decades of parenting. In this heartwarming conversation, they discuss their evolution from being "strict" young parents to learning that love and consistency matter more than perfection. They open up about navigating rebellious teenage years , the spiritual experience of hearing their unborn child’s cry , and how to maintain strong relationships even when children choose a different path. Now in their 70s, they reflect on why, despite the challenges, "nothing can be equaled to parenting". Enjoy!

    1h 3m

  2. JAN 5

    Is Strict Parenting Ruining Your Bond? A Better Way. Jay & Jen's Story

    Welcome to Episode 002 of How'd You Do It! After nearly 29 years of marriage and raising five children, Jay and Jenn sit down to discuss how their parenting evolved from "intense" strictness to a relationship-first approach. They open up about the critical shift from enforcing rules to teaching principles, the value of teaching work ethic through manual labor , why they learned to step back and let natural consequences flow and much more! Enjoy!

    57 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    How to Cope When Gospel Living Doesn’t Go As Planned. Scott & Debra's Story

    Welcome to Episode 001 of How'd You Do It! Scott and Debra are good friends of mine. They were kind enough to share their raw, emotional of story of raising 5 awesome children.

    1h 2m

  4. TRAILER

    Intro to How’d You Do It

    Welcome to How’d You Do It? I’m Chris Koerner and this is a practical, story based podcast for parents who want to raise their kids in the gospel and not quit on their faith. Along with my wife Jessie on some episodes, I talk with real parents who kept going. Not perfect parents. Just honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do again. If you’re trying to do the right thing for your family and want real examples from people who’ve been there, this show is for you.

    6 min

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How’d You Do It? is a practical, story based podcast about raising kids in the gospel and not quitting on your faith. I’m Chris Koerner, and along with my wife Jessie on some episodes, I talk with real parents who kept going. Not perfect parents. Just honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do again.

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