Not A Bad Parent

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Not a Bad Parent is a living-room conversation about parenting with the two most valuable tools we’ve been given by God: the Bible and His Holy Spirit living inside us. Hosted by Jonathan and Rachael—parents for 14 years and still learning—this podcast is about raising kids with confidence, humility, and trust in God’s leading. Each month, we sit down with other parents (and sometimes grandparents or kids) to talk honestly about the messy, awkward, surprising parts of parenting. No topic is off limits. Whether you’re Bible-based or just doing your best to figure it out, you’ll find practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder: you’re not perfect, you’re not alone, and you’re not a bad parent.

Episodes

  1. Aug 18

    Letting Go of the Family You Imagined ft. Mike & Brittany Durham | Episode 005

    Parenting can feel overwhelming—especially when life looks different than you expected. In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel sit down with Mike and Brittany Durham for an honest conversation about raising two children with special needs, strengthening their marriage, and trusting God through every season. They share practical wisdom on comparison, communication, asking for help, celebrating small wins, prioritizing time together, and using worship to shift their perspective. Whether you feel exhausted, isolated, or unsure of what to do next, this conversation will remind you that you were never meant to carry the weight alone. Because strong families aren’t built through perfection—they’re built through faith, honesty, community, and choosing each other again and again. Timestamps: 00:35 Meet Mike and Brittany Durham 02:44 Parenting Through Special Needs 05:24 Resentment, Comparison, and Marriage 07:25 Grieving the Life You Expected 09:05 Celebrating the Small Wins 13:07 Honest Communication in Marriage 16:20 Daily Surrender and Trusting God 22:08 Prioritizing Your Marriage 24:13 Worship as a Weapon 30:06 Letting People In and Asking for Help ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD THE SHOW NOTES: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1WHKvqQG_YOGBva0G4xIJ4nklRJOZz9Wc LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/mikedurham1718/ https://www.instagram.com/brittanymariedurham/ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ChristianParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #ParentingPodcast #FaithAndFamily #MarriageAndParenting

  2. Aug 18

    Parenting Through Every Season of Life ft. Craig & Debbie Altman | Episode 004

    Every parent hopes to leave a legacy that lasts. But building a strong family doesn't happen by accident. In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel sit down with Grace Family Church founding pastors Craig and Debbie Altman for an honest conversation about parenting, prayer, family, and generational legacy. Drawing from decades of ministry, marriage, and raising children, Craig and Debbie share practical wisdom on guiding your kids, creating healthy boundaries, communicating through challenges, and trusting God with the outcome. They also discuss the importance of consistency, humility, prayer, and learning to see each child for who God created them to be. Whether you're raising young children, navigating the teenage years, praying for a prodigal, or simply trying to be faithful in the season you're in, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up, keep praying, and keep trusting God. Because in the end, legacy isn't built through perfection—it's built through faithfulness. Timestamps: 01:18 Parenting Seasons 02:09 Praying for Your Kids 05:12 Knowing Your Child's Heart 09:06 Discipline and Boundaries 14:37 Building a Legacy 17:14 When Kids Walk Away 18:46 The Power of Consistency 19:47 Apologizing to Your Children 21:54 Resetting Your Family 23:18 Prayers for Your Children 24:04 Speaking Life Over Your Kids 26:43 Parenting in Unity 28:15 Honest Family Communication 31:43 Overcoming Shame 35:39 Family and Ministry 39:07 Parenting Different Personalities 42:44 A Prayer for Parents ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD THE SHOW NOTES: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1ZXgPftlOa2doGN80OCikvTmmBJF0cRGp LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/gfccraigaltman/ https://www.instagram.com/darabrent/ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Parenting #ChristianParenting #FamilyLegacy #FaithAndFamily #GenerationalImpact #GraceFamilyChurch

  3. Jun 1

    How to Parent Through Pornography & Social Media ft. Kevin + Jenn Miller | Ep. 003

    Talking to your kids about sex, dating, pornography, and relationships can feel overwhelming… especially when nobody taught you how. In this episode of Not A Bad Parent, Jonathan and Rachael sit down with Kevin and Jen Miller for one of the most honest parenting conversations yet. They talk about creating a home where kids feel safe asking hard questions, how to respond without fear or shame, navigating social media and pornography exposure, parenting teenagers through dating, and why honest communication has to start long before the “big talk.” Through vulnerable stories, practical wisdom, and real-life parenting moments, this episode is a reminder that your kids don’t need perfect parents… they need safe ones. Because the goal isn’t just protecting your kids from the world. It’s building enough trust that they’ll keep coming back to you when the world gets confusing. Timestamps: 0:33 — How do you create honest communication with your kids? 3:28 — What should parents do when tough questions catch them off guard? 4:02 — How do you explain sex to young kids in an age-appropriate way? 11:15 — Should parents wait for kids to ask questions about sex? 12:09 — How do you talk to kids about pornography and online temptation? 14:26 — Kevin shares his personal struggle with pornography addiction 16:16 — “Whoever is first becomes the expert” 22:11 — What boundaries and tech safeguards should parents use? 30:38 — How do you guide teenagers through dating and relationships? 40:45 — A powerful prayer every parent should pray for their kids ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD THE SHOW NOTES: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=16S-0O97vBhXA0aM5bHhEynAsZFmfCCiN LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/kevmill/ https://www.instagram.com/thejennmiller/ RUN! 👉 https://www.kevmill.com/store/p/run-book LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ChristianParenting #Pornography #SexandDating #NotABadParent

  4. May 7

    The Real Challenges of Single Parenting ft. Patricia Davis + Mary Grace | Ep.002

    Parenting can feel even heavier when you’re carrying it alone. In this episode of Not A Bad Parent, Jonathan and Rachael sit down with Patricia and her daughter Mary Grace to talk about single parenting, raising kids through hard seasons, and building a home rooted in faith, honesty, and love. Through vulnerable stories and practical wisdom, they explore trusting God when you feel helpless, why presence matters more than perfection, how to listen to your kids with humility, and the power of creating a safe relationship that lasts into adulthood. Because the truth is… you’re probably not a bad parent — you’re just doing one of the hardest jobs in the world. Timestamps: 00:24 - Your Family Dynamic 02:31 - What’s One Word to Describe Her as a Mom? 04:30 - How Do You Raise Kids Who Want Relationship Later in Life? 07:52 - Did God Bring the Right People Into Your Kids’ Lives Organically? 10:04 - How Do You Help Strong-Willed Kids Without Forcing Them? 13:07 - What’s One Word to Describe Mary Grace? 19:32 - How Do Parents Stay Present and Not Miss the Growth of Their Kids? 25:54 - How Do the Holy Spirit and God’s Word Guide Parenting? 26:24 - How Do You Detect Lies Your Kids Are Believing? 30:51 - What Does It Feel Like When a Parent Sees Through Your Walls? 32:13 - How Do You Let Go and Trust God With Your Kids’ Future? 35:57 - How Do You Balance Protection, Control, and Trust as a Parent? 37:32 - What Do You Say to Parents Who Feel Like They’re Failing? 42:16 - Our Perspective Podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD THE SHOW NOTES: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10--lm2dXp7I4rkboGlL2z2tnGy5I63uI LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_6710/ https://www.instagram.com/_marygrace_d/ https://www.instagram.com/ourperspective.podcast/ Our Perspective Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@Ourperspective.podcast/featured LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ChristianParenting #ParentingPodcast #SingleParenting #NotABadParent

  5. Mar 23

    How to Raise Kids Without Losing Yourself ft. Daryl and Tracy Black | Episode 001

    Parenting can make even the best parents feel like they’re failing. In this episode of Not A Bad Parent, Jonathan and Rachael sit down with Pastor Daryl and Tracy Black to talk about Bible-based, Spirit-led parenting and how the Holy Spirit guides us in the moments when parenting feels overwhelming. Through honest stories and practical wisdom, they explore how to raise kids who love God, how to handle the pressure of “getting it right,” and why faithfulness matters more than perfection. Because the truth is… you’re probably not a bad parent — you’re just doing one of the hardest jobs in the world. Timestamps: 00:24 - The Pressure of Parenting is Supposed to Last 06:20 - Standards + Space 15:33 - Routines Reduce Anxiety 19:39 - Spirit-Led Parenting Requires Supernatural Help 30:11 - Anxiety, Overthinking, and Sleep ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/mrdarylblack/ https://www.instagram.com/tracy7black/ Daryl's Book 👉 https://a.co/d/05svnSUA RESOURCES MENTIONED: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/

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Not a Bad Parent is a living-room conversation about parenting with the two most valuable tools we’ve been given by God: the Bible and His Holy Spirit living inside us. Hosted by Jonathan and Rachael—parents for 14 years and still learning—this podcast is about raising kids with confidence, humility, and trust in God’s leading. Each month, we sit down with other parents (and sometimes grandparents or kids) to talk honestly about the messy, awkward, surprising parts of parenting. No topic is off limits. Whether you’re Bible-based or just doing your best to figure it out, you’ll find practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder: you’re not perfect, you’re not alone, and you’re not a bad parent.

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    notabadparent
  • Years Active
    2026
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