COURAGEOUS PARENTING

For the last few years, there has been a growing concern of a nationwide blackout in the U.S. and I’m sure those of you from other countries will relate to this episode too. Isaac and Angie share real data points on why they believe there’s real potential for this to happen. If it does happen by way of an EMP or HEMP, they give insights into what’s important for day one, day three, and one week into the blackout. They also give a biblical perspective on how to look at this potential and encourage believers to not fear this and other possibilities but instead move forward with confidence as they lead their families. It’s a thought-provoking episode to help you mentally and practically be prepared for this possibility while seeing the opportunity for the gospel to spread too. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

There could be a lot at stake if you don’t move, however, God could also want to use you right where you are. So how do you make this important albeit difficult decision? This episode will help you as Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into the depths of thought on this beyond the surface. They moved to a foreign place three years ago for highly intentional reasons and it’s made a powerful difference already in their family and future legacy. Our toughest decisions we’ve made usually have been the most fruitful too. Sometimes it takes reorienting your entire life to make a move including how provision comes in, but what if that’s the best plan? Be careful not to hold onto your comfort so strongly in the short-run that it prevents the best path for your family to thriving way down the line. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

I am sure you would agree that as the God-ordained leaders of our families, we get the incredible responsibility and privilege of establishing and cultivating a biblical family culture. Easier said than done in a world that is constantly at odds with biblical truth and influences that will tempt you towards passivity and your children towards fleshly ways and perspectives. In this episode, Isaac and Angie tackle the timely and needed conversation that will be like a shot in the arm of encouragement as you step up and take on “unapologetically protecting your family culture.”

It’s a rough road for parents that let their children become more self-centered over time. Isaac and Angie give you practical christian parenting tips to help you shape the character of your children. You will get six scriptures you can use with your children and ways to talk to your children when they act like the world should revolve around them. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Hormones are a big conversation but an important one for parents. Every child is impacted by the changes that occur in their bodies as they grow, but families are also impacted by the hormones of Mom and Dad as well. While this conversation might seem timely in this day and age, it’s always been a needed conversation for parents. We must discipline our children to have a healthy and biblical view of the human body, and that requires parental intervention in a culture that is rampantly teaching opposing views. Join Isaac and Angie as they tackle a diverse topic with grace and understanding while also sharing biblical truths and things they have learned along the way. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

It appears that peer influences become stronger than most Christian parenting influences into the teenage years with so many children leaving the church by age 18. It actually shouldn’t be the case and there’s a lot you can do to equip your children so that they don’t go along with waywardness even when peers around them are. It’s a different world today and it will be a far different world that they will be launching into requiring greater intentionality. This episode is a must-listen for all parents as they navigate this challenging area of what to do when peers try and influence their children away from Godliness. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Parenting middle schoolers take more intentionality than ever to prepare them for their teenage years in these unprecedented times. Isaac and Angie give three keys which include communication strategies, discipleship tips, and thoughts on equipping them that keep you as their most important teacher. As parents, we must seize the opportunity before us to do this well as there is a lot at stake as the enemy continues to use culture to sway the next generation away from Godliness. They also give a strong case for children sitting with their parents during church. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

We can all agree that Christian parenting requires more intentionality than ever to equip children to stand firm in their faith in these unprecedented times. Specifically, parents have a unique opportunity they must seize while their children are between the ages of 8-12. This episode goes into why and some practical things you must be doing with them to defy the odds against you as the culture war heats up in society.

Get the encouragement needed to thrive as a family this year by not letting the silent desire for perfection get in the way. Find out if perfection is something that is killing your joy and contentment or even worse, hurting your most important relationships in your home. Get practical insights and encouragement to stay away from the comparison trap and to thrive in the midst of imperfect people and circumstances. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

We share lessons learned from a season our marriage struggled, give a marriage challenge you’ve likely never heard before, reflect on our favorite bible verses, and share two unique experiences in our lives too. It’s a fun behind-the-scenes episode as we celebrate five years of the courageous parenting podcast. This year we feel a stirring to do something far beyond our strength and see a double impact happen through the ministry. If you’d like to be a part of this incredible possibility happening go to becourageousministry.org/newsletter.

You want to cultivate a relationship-driven home versus a religious home. I think we would all agree that the Christian faith is all about a real ongoing relationship with Jesus. But too often without even realizing it, in the eyes of growing children, they see a religious home that’s more about a couple of weekly events but not enough about a relationship. This starts with our own relationship with Jesus which influences our relationship with our children too. Don’t let life be too busy where you're not actually cultivating deep relationships that are growing with your children and a home that daily reflects its inhabitants having a growing relationship with God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Here are three things you can do right now to speak to your spouse's heart in a way that grows your relationship. We all must work on our marriages so that despite what the world throws our way our bond and relationship are unbreakable. A thriving marriage means you will have a far more enjoyable life, but it’s also a catalyst for your parenting efforts. If you love this episode please share it out there. Together we move closer to impacting 10 million legacies. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Isaac and Angie Tolpin share the decisions they came to early in their marriage regarding Santa Claus and why they made them. While all Christians likely have the motivation to keep Christ the center of Christmas, we’ve found it takes a concerted effort to actually do so. Get some tips on how to do this, our opinions on Santa and why we love giving each other gifts at Christmas.

Creating the real lasting change you want to see in your family takes a concerted effort in a focused direction with strong marriage alignment. Isaac and Angie share the five steps to take that they do way before the new year and why that’s essential. They even share some of their areas of focus for change. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

The Tolpins have a lively discussion with actor, producer, and author Kirk Cameron. He shares how he grew up unchurched, his testimony of accepting the Lord at 19, and his recent battles with the woke library system. Get a fresh perspective on not feeling defeated by the times, an exhortation for men, the importance of loving your enemies, and why he believes a revival could be around the corner. Get some unique and biblically sound perspectives from this Christian actor and family man. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a transformative tip to parents that will change their view of the moments their child disobeys them, motivating them to respond in a healthy biblical way that points them to Jesus. There are a lot of opinions amongst Christian parents about how to best discipline their children, but every parent must do these two steps first. Unfortunately without taking these two steps first, which is too common, the long-term relationship could be hurt and they may disdain authority in their life later on, which could include God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Get the practical insights and motivation to grow your marriage through prayer. You will be so motivated to grow your marriage after this episode! The Tolpins have an incredible conversation with the authors of Marriage After God; Aaron and Jennifer Smith about why, how, and the obstacles to praying together daily. We are living in unprecedented times and it’s vital to strengthen our marriage relationship and one of the best ways to do this is to pray together. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

The Bible speaks about greater division even in nuclear families in the end times. Isaac and Angie dive into practical insights on cultivating strong family bonds, encouraging sibling relationships, and what parents can be doing early to establish loyalty to each other. Division doesn’t have to happen in your family but it takes greater intentionality and most importantly ongoing discipleship. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

You may know Kevin from the movie “God's Not Dead” or the other 50 movies he’s been in. He and his wife Sam met as actors on the set of Hercules and have been married for 25 years with three children who are following the Lord. Sam shares thoughts on homeschooling her children, marriage, and keeping the family together despite her husband's busy acting travel schedule. Kevin shares about the cancellation in Hollywood he experienced for standing for truth. They are Courageous parents standing firm and proclaiming the Lord through their family. It’s a powerful conversation Isaac and Angie had with the Sorbo’s. Be ready to be encouraged!