The MAVEN Parent Podcast Brett and Erin Kunkle

The issue of abortion is a hotly contested political issue and therefore, many Christians are tempted to ignore and avoid it. However, the issues underlying the abortion debate have far-reaching consequences beyond abortion itself. What is a human being? What makes people valuable? Our answers to these questions will impact not only the question of abortion but how we view those around us. At the 2024 Coram Deo Conference in Florida, Megan Almon addresses and answers the questions at the heart of the debate surrounding the greatest injustice of our time.

Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsbW9m0IOWM

A senior in high school…and pregnant?! That’s when God’s grace became so evident in Erin Kunkle’s life. At the 2024 MAVEN Coram Deo Conference in Florida, Erin talked about facing the reality of becoming a single teen mom months before her high school graduation and how God’s grace rescued her in her time of need. Her story is also a powerful reminder of the intrinsic value of every human life.

Parents struggle with how much to protect their kids from the difficulties of life, especially the passing of a loved one. When it comes to the reality of death, are our kids ready to confront the pain and suffering that accompanies it? The Kunkle Family recently experienced a loss and are navigating this as well. So we're replaying one of our early episodes on this very topic: Should we take kids to a funeral? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss a biblical worldview perspective on life and death and how it should inform our parenting on this tough issue.

Should we even read the Old Testament to our kids? The Old Testament has some rough passages: genocide, sex, idol worship, etc. And it can raise some tough theological questions that we might not be prepared for. In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Dr. Paul Copan a professor of philosophy, a widely-published author, and a skilled apologist on why we should not shy away from navigating these tough Old Testament passages with our kids.

 

Watch our interview with Greg Koukl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrpDIVMSwMA

Parents, what was our mantra from last week? That's right, make kids do hard things! In the last episode, we identified what coddling looks like, how it's become the modern parenting norm, and listed some examples in the Kunkle family of pushing kids to do hard things. In this episode, Brett and Erin outline the biblical view of suffering and trials and explore the practical benefits of pushing kids outside their comfort zones.

Don't miss Part 1 of this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqsy8HAms3U

Check out our series on kids' sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdJ4OUf6tSE

Coddling is a major problem in American culture. It might come with good intentions, but when we remove obstacles from our kids' lives, we can actually prevent them from learning the valuable lessons they need to grow into functional adults. In this episode, Brett and Erin confront the epidemic of coddling among parents and discuss a few instances where they've wrestled with letting kids do hard things.

For more info about the Florida Student Conference, visit https://www.mavenconferences.com/florida

Check out our series on Gen Z and work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ8MThv187I

Check out our interview with Dr. Kathy Koch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtN-8rI7_B8