Get ready for a practical and fun episode as we sit down with Jennifer L. Scott, a New York Times bestselling author and popular YouTuber. Today, we're diving into her book Connoisseur Kids: Etiquette, Manners, and Living Well for Parents and Their Little Ones. Jennifer brings a refreshing perspective on teaching manners and etiquette, turning them from old-school and boring into fun, meaningful, and beneficial life skills. Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode: Jennifer shares her top...

This week, we're diving into something a bit different but incredibly practical—home organization. My friend Kristen Stokes, a professional organizer and owner of Simplified by Stokes, joins us for the first of a two-part series aimed at bringing order to our spaces and peace to our lives. Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode: Kristen discusses how maintaining an organized home can lead to mental clarity and stress reduction.Practical strategies for tackling the most important rooms in...

Get ready for an uplifting episode today as I sit down with my friend Bethany Kimsey. Bethany truly knows what it is like to be an exhausted mom who needs Jesus. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and the strength found in Christ. Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s talk: Bethany shares her transformation from tiredness, anxiety, and fragility to becoming a mom marked by joy, peace, and triumph.How the truths of the gospel intersect with the practicalities of...

Join me today for a conversation with one of my favorite friends, Casey Hilty. Our conversation will dive deep into the joys and challenges of managing various life roles and the beautiful task of passing on a legacy of faith. Here’s what we unpack in our episode: Casey shares insights on setting boundaries and being selective with commitments to maintain balance.We explore the powerful impact of family prayers over generations, inspired by Casey’s transformative journey in faith.Casey...

In today’s conversation, I'm joined by Jessica Hurlbut, who is co-host of Full Spectrum Parent, alongside her husband. Full Spectrum Parent is the only faith-based podcast focused on parenting kids on the autism spectrum and is proudly hosted on The Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Today she offers encouragement and hope in the beautiful, sometimes chaotic parenting journey. Here’s what we cover in our chat: Jessica discusses the importance of recognizing and nurturing each child’s...

While parenting, working, and the whirlwind of daily life, it's easy for marriage—the very foundation of our family life—to slide to the back burner. But our marriages are critical and so today's episode is dedicated to nurturing this foundational relationship.  I am thrilled to be joined by Arlene Pellicane, a renowned marriage and family speaker, host of the Happy Home Podcast, and author of books like 31 Days to a Happy Husband and "31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife. Arlene and I discuss...

I am honored to share a conversation with someone who has touched the hearts of many through his words and wisdom—Pastor Max Lucado. We discuss his latest children’s book, Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone, a project born from his desire to speak into the lives of young ones experiencing loneliness and uncertainty. As a father to adult children and a grandfather, Pastor Max's insights are not just based on theory but are lived and breathed experiences. This conversation with Pastor Max Lucado...

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Kruger, a wise and experienced voice in parenting and discipleship. As the vice president of The Gospel Coalition’s discipleship program and a mother to three adult children, Melissa brings wisdom and practical insights. Our conversation centers around her book, Parenting with Hope, and we really get into the nuances of parenting teens and children of all ages. Melissa offers a refreshing perspective on building and...

Today’s episode is one I’ve been eagerly anticipating, and I can’t wait for you to join me in this heartwarming conversation with Carlos Whittaker. Carlos is so fun and encouraging. He is a devoted dad to three, an engaging storyteller, speaker, and the author of several transformative books. His latest work, Get Your Hopes Up: 90 Devotions & True Stories for Young World Changers, is a testament to the impactful role hope plays in our lives and the lives of our children. Here’s a glimpse...

In today’s episode, we get into a topic that’s close to my heart and, I suspect, a challenge for many of us: watching our kids face challenges. As much as we want to shield them from hardship, we know deep down that overcoming challenges is crucial to their growth. To explore this conundrum, I’m joined by Dr. Charles Fay, president of the Love and Logic Institute and co-author of Raising Mentally Strong Kids with Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Fay is both knowledgeable and compassionate, emphasizing...

Today’s episode is a blend of humor and heart with the delightful Molly Stillman as our guest. Many of you might know Molly from her podcast, Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder?, or her newly released memoir, If I Don't Laugh I'll Cry. Beyond her roles in the media, Molly is a dedicated mom with an incredible journey to share. Molly’s story is a testament to the power of grace, laughter, and faith in the parenting journey. From her childhood to finding faith later in life, and now in her approach...

In this week’s episode, I am thrilled to share a conversation with a dear friend of mine, Becky Beresford. With over 15 years of experience working with women in ministry, Becky has dedicated her life to empowering women to live confidently in their God-given gospel identity.  Her passion for freeing others from the grips of shame, fear, anxiety, and insecurities is truly inspiring. Becky is author of the book She Believed HE Could, So She Did, a title that resonates with the power of faith...

In this week’s episode, I have the absolute joy of introducing you to Jess Connolly – a woman whose spirit is as delightful and down-to-earth as they come. Jess wears many hats: she’s an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, coach, a devoted wife to Nick, and a loving mom to four kids. Her latest book, Tired of Being Tired, speaks directly to a feeling so many of us know too well. Jess opens up about her personal journey with rest, sharing the challenges and misconceptions she's faced along the...

Guess who’s back on our podcast this week? The incredible Pastor Craig Groeschel. If you caught his last episode with us (which we'll link for you), you know you’re in for a treat, as the pastor of Life Church in Tulsa, OK, the voice behind The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, and the author of 15 books, Pastor Craig shares so much wisdom and insight with us. But today, we're diving into themes from his latest book, Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You...

As we wrap up our discipleship series, today's episode takes us into the heartfelt world of parenting adult children. I'm joined by Pamela Henkleman, a beacon of wisdom for mid-life moms, to explore this unique stage of our parenting journey. In our conversation, Pamela offers some incredible insights: Navigating the empty nest: Understanding the transition from full house to empty nest and what this means for our daily lives.Discipling adult children: How Pamela discipled her own children,...

I'm genuinely thrilled about the conversations we've been having, and I hope you are, too. So, let’s dive right into week four of our discipleship series. Today, we're shifting our focus towards a group with a special place in my heart: teenagers. Don’t be afraid; lean in, and let’s learn to disciple this age well! Discipleship for teens is a unique journey that requires us to think deeply about how we can help them develop a faith that doesn't just survive but thrives beyond their youth...

We are back with Week 3 of our discipleship series; how are you feeling? What are you learning, and what is encouraging you?  Today, I'm honored to have Josh Mulvihill with us. As the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation and a father himself, Josh brings a wealth of experience in guiding families towards a deeper understanding of a biblical worldview. In this episode, we tackle some crucial questions that many parents grapple with:  What exactly is a biblical...

Are you ready for week 2 of our exciting series on discipling kids?! Today, we're diving into a topic that I find both fascinating and challenging: explaining the Holy Spirit to our children. It’s abstract, a bit tough to grasp, and that's exactly why I want us to understand it better. I believe that with a clearer understanding, we can talk to our kids about the Holy Spirit in a way that's easier and less intimidating for all of us! Joining me today is the incredible Christie Thomas, author...

Today, we are starting a brand new series on The Christian Parenting Podcast. Over the next few weeks, we're diving into an incredibly important topic: discipling your kids to know, love, and follow Jesus. This series will be a deep dive into prayer, the Holy Spirit, and teaching our kids to love Jesus. We are even tackling the hard truth that we can do “all the right things” and our older children could choose a different path. We're covering it all! To kick off this series, I'm thrilled to...

Calling, anointing and ministering without a major platform? How can I teach my kids to serve right where they are? How do I talk to my kids about their God size callings? How do I believe forward for myself, and my kids? Today we get to sit down with an old Christian Parenting friend Cynthia Yanof! Cynthia is the podcast host of "MESSmerized" and the author of the book, "Life is Messy, God is Good," releasing this February. In this episode, Cynthia and I dive deep into the heart of...

I’m sure many of you are in the same season of parenting that I am in—busy. Every season of parenting is busy in its own way! It’s just amazing how it changes and changes so fast, yet remains busy.   My guest today, Dina Deleasa-Gonsar totally gets it and is here to talk about it!   Dina is the creator, writer, speaker, and television personality behind the popular food blog DishItGirl.com. Dina is known for sharing her family traditions and modern twists on recipes along with an inside look...

What age should we start talking to our kids about pornography? How do we explain it to them? How should the conversation change as my kids grow?   These are some of the questions that every parent has when parenting in 2023. They’re not fun questions and they can make us feel really uncomfortable. But my friend, Greta Eskridge is here today to answer those questions and more!   This is Greta’s second time on the podcast and I am so glad to have her back! This episode was fun because we were...

What if I mess my kids up? What if I fail at my job? What if I’m actually doing it all wrong?   These are some of the “what if” questions that I wrestle with. I think we all have big “what if” questions, they’re all just a little different depending on our experiences, wiring, and situations.   Our kids have questions like this too and my guest today, Katy Boatman, is here to walk us through that. Katy is a writer and marketer, but her favorite role is being an aunt to Shelby, Blake, and...

Today I am joined by Colton Dixon. Colton is an American Idol finalist and Christian singer/songwriter. His music has won numerous awards and he has had the opportunity to perform in some incredible places. Most importantly, Colton is a husband and the dad of two three year old girl twins.   Colton has so much to share about how his faith has influenced his parenting and his music, how we are here to serve, not be served, why we need to steward our time and abilities well, and he reminds us...