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COURAGEOUS PARENTINGOvercoming Disunity In Marriage About DisciplineOne of the biggest challenges for Christian parents is failing to follow through in biblical discipline as they raise their children. Don’t let that be your family. There are many reasons why there’s a lack of alignment and follow through in this area, discussed in this episode. Isaac and Angie Tolpin also bring a needed perspective to Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it,” that will be an encouragement to all parents. You can’t save your children, and ultimately they will develop th...
2025-11-1846 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHusband Passivity & How Wives Can HelpThere’s a Passivity Pandemic happening in men today when it comes to leading their families and discipling their children in the faith. While husbands are responsible, there’s a lot the wife can do to help, after all two become one flesh in marriage. You will also see a spontaneous inside look into Isaac and Angie’s marriage as they discuss these things in their own lives including the day this episode was shot. Isaac goes in depth on what keeps men passive and how to overcome it, they both talk about lies men and women believe, biblical roles...
2025-11-111h 00
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGNavigating Halloween as Christian ParentsShould Christians celebrate Halloween? Should churches adapt something different on that day? How should Christian parents navigate halloween? These are all great questions and Isaac and Angie Tolpin take you to the scriptures in answering them with a compelling argument on why we shouldn’t participate in Halloween but instead see the opportunity to stand firm in the faith and look different than the world on that day. For your children to exercise the muscle of going against the grain with you while they are in your home even when Christians around you are doing things differently. There is a...
2025-10-2853 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGOvercoming Failure & Discouragement as a MomHave you ever struggled with feeling like a failure or fear of failure, discontentment, anxiety or worry, depression, defeat, or discouragement as a Mother? I truly believe that what we do as Moms, serving our families, and discipling our children, is not only one way you can join God in participating in the Great Commission, but if you are a Mom, it is your calling to do it intentionally for the glory of Christ! That being said, because you are in ministry, the enemy is and will target you. That’s right, if you are a Mom, yo...
2025-10-2153 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGA Turning Point in Parenting: Charlie Kirk’s AssassinationPart of equipping your children is giving biblical perspectives on the important events and issues of our time. So how do you talk about the Charlie Kirk assassination and what are the lessons that can come from this? Isaac and Angie Tolpin give you some key scriptures, powerful insights, and warnings that will encourage you but also help you navigate these important parenting conversations. Normal Christian parenting is largely failing so it’s vital to be introspective, to take a fresh look at your parenting approach, and to realize that if society has changed, we need to level up ou...
2025-09-1657 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGOur Story of Dating for the Purpose of Marriage w/ Megan & ShawnWhat does it actually look like for young people to honor God in dating for the purpose of marriage? Megan Tolpin and her fiancee Shawn come on the show with Isaac and Angie giving a behind the scenes look and perspectives as they’ve been living it out biblically. While they both were wondering if they were going to be able to find the right person, God had them both turn to trusting the Lord in a stronger way and serving Him with their lives instead of finding a spouse in their own strength. It was only then that th...
2025-09-0900 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGGentle Parenting is Legalistic & Lies Moms Believe w/ Abbie HalberstadtMotherhood isn’t easy, but it is worthy, valuable, and important. Moms today are inundated with lies stemming from a secular worldview and many might even describe their journey in motherhood as drowning in unmet expectations and failures. Not only are Moms tempted to fall into the trap of these cultural strongholds but they are also being led astray into wayward parenting philosophies of the day, finding they had “traded one yolk for another” and are realizing that the pendulum swing is not a fun ride but rather leaving them bound to a new form of legalism called gentle parenti...
2025-09-0247 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHomeschooling: Picking Curriculum, Pressures, & Making Best DecisionsWhether you homeschool or are thinking about it there’s a lot of decisions to make and it can be hard to do so with so many opinions and pressures around you. This episode encourages you to go beyond just following friends and trends, but instead to carefully and prayerfully make decisions that are ideal for your unique family. Most people get discouraged by having difficulty navigating these questions: “How do you know if you are picking the right curriculum?” or “Should I join a co-op?” or “Am I preparing them well enough for a changed future?”. Isaac and Angie talk thr...
2025-07-2258 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGMissional Homeschooling, Legacy Bible Project, & Parenting Preteens | Leslie NunneryEncouragement for parenting and discipling preteens in the midst of changing hormones, missional homeschooling, and a vision for creating a legacy bible just a few of the topics covered in this very special episode with Angie Tolpin and Leslie Nunnery. Leslie is an author of a few books, which would be incredibly encouraging to Moms but she is also the co-founder of Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Conventions and author of Heart School. They offer a lot of wisdom, perspective, encouragement, as well as some vision for the future of your family culture! Between the two of them they have e...
2025-07-1551 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGAre You Worried Your Kids Won’t Find a Spouse?It’s a valid concern when you’re raising your children to live biblically with so many around you following after the world. Isaac and Angie give five keys to helping your children have a biblical mindset towards finding their future spouse. There’s actually no need to be worried at all as long as you do two things; firstly trust God, and secondly take action in raising and equipping your children with biblical wisdom on this subject. If you do things well your children will end up with a list of key things they are looking for in a spou...
2025-07-0851 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGCreating Your Legacy Blueprint: 3 Easy StepsCreating a new stronger legacy through your family is a common desire amongst Christians but rarely done, why?, because it’s really hard to do what hasn’t been deeply clarified, especially amongst a marriage. Isaac and Angie are seeing the fruit of cultivating a new legacy over the last twenty-four years of marriage with nine children and in this Courageous Parenting podcast episode they give three steps on how to get to a clear picture together. A multi-generational faith-filled legacy doesn’t just happen and it takes going against the grain at times even in Christian circles.
2025-07-011h 00
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGBreak Free From Masks & Raise Your Kids To Do SoAre you living in freedom to be authentically who God made you to be or do you put on masks when you leave the home or when you’re around certain people? You will become exhausted, insecure, and lonely if you project something different than who you are, but the real issue is that your children are watching. They will either adopt the masks you wear or call you a hypocrite in the teenage years and stop yearning for your wisdom. If what you are projecting to start a friendship isn’t authentically you, it will be hard to keep...
2025-05-1342 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGMother’s Day Joys, Hurts, & Critical SpiritMother’s Day can bring mixed emotions for all kinds of reasons, and Angie Tolpin, a mother of nine, gets raw and real about the joys, hurts, and God’s great purposes for motherhood in this special episode. No matter where your motherhood journey is at this will encourage and inspire you. Motherhood is sanctifying and an awesome privilege and responsibility God has given you. Don’t let comparison, loss, jealousy, and unmet expectations hinder your joy this motherhood season, or any season in your journey. You are doing some of the most important work in the world right in you...
2025-05-0653 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTING3 Keys To Raising Confident, NOT Conceited KidsA huge warning to intentional Christian parents not to accidentally stifle their children from growing strong in the Lord but instead cultivate a Godly identity for who they are. While it’s never a parent's intentions to stifle them, it can easily happen for a number of reasons. Isaac and Angie give practical advice on making sure your words over time are speaking life into your children in alignment with God’s will for their lives. They always end with an unprecedented-times parenting tip and today’s is on the importance of relational focused discipleship. Listen to the episode to ful...
2025-04-2240 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGRaise Your Kids to Love What’s REAL in an AI WorldWith the acceleration of change in society, it’s vital we think about what we need to be instilling today to combat the negative effects that some of the changes will bring. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give five areas parents should focus on instilling a love for while they're in your home, so that despite society changing, they stay the course against the popular alternatives.If you instill not just a love for what’s real, but understanding why it’s better, and help them experience these five things, it will dramatically impact your legacy...
2025-04-0855 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGPreparing Your Children for Resurrection SundayIf your children were asked what they are celebrating at Easter what do you think they would answer? Many kids will say “Jesus” or “Jesus rose from the dead” but do they know what that means and how that impacts them? Are they excited to celebrate Jesus or are they focused on the candy and Easter egg hunt? Christians fall all over the spectrum regarding whether they should call this special day of remembrance Easter or Resurrection Sunday. Some Christians would call others legalistic for not celebrating, while others feel a deep conviction not to celebr...
2025-04-0143 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGStrengthen Your Family Bond Through Prayer!How is the prayer life of those in your family? Do your children see a vibrant prayer life in their parents? Is it part of your family culture to share answers to prayers? Is it part of your church culture and relationships?Isaac and Angie teach about two different kinds of prayer, how to infuse a strong prayer life in your family, and the importance of all ages praying together, even during church. They share some powerful stories including what happened during church service last week that encouraged everyone who was there.This is a...
2025-03-2550 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTING"Who's actually leading your family?"Every Christian parent should ask themselves this question in a posture of being open to self-reflection regarding their home. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a few challenges in this episode that are likely to cause even the most well-intentioned parents to think about opportunities for recalibration. The reality is, most homes are somewhat led by the children actually. Of course at first glance every parent would likely say, “That’s not our home!” well…you might be surprised at how this actually plays out without parents even recognizing it’s happening. It starts in the toddler...
2025-03-1853 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGWhat People are Thinking & Not SayingIsaac and Angie discuss six specific things that people are thinking right now but not talking about in the areas of Marriage, Trump, Chickens, Church, Kids' friends, and their Relationships. Do you ever wish you could fully be yourself, say what needs to be said, do the right thing despite the costs, and build a biblical community with others willing to be fully themselves and really know each other? The goal is to open up discussions about these five things and influence change in these areas with the people around us. Sometimes, it starts w...
2025-03-1157 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGOverwhelm, Info Overload, & Marriage ThoughtsPeople feel more overwhelmed than ever, could it be what we are feeding our minds? What we saturate our minds with daily will contribute to feeling overwhelmed or joyful. Isaac and Angie get raw and real about their marriage in handling overwhelm with valuable practical insights.Technology can be incredibly useful but also has the potential for harm. Do we get rid of the smartphones or become more disciplined with them? That’s a choice for each family, but Isaac and Angie Tolpin make an argument that our children need to see us model se...
2025-03-0454 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGEquip Kids to Protect Themselves From AbusePeer influences are powerful and there will be times other adults are around your children as they get older. Children must know when to disobey authority, what’s appropriate behavior, what to do when someone tries to touch them in the wrong places, and so much more. Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into how to equip littles, middles, and teenagers to protect their body, their eyes, what boundaries to expect, and overall how to navigate in today’s world. They break their direction up into three periods of time in your childrens lives where you w...
2025-02-1854 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGProtecting Your Kids from Abuse in Today’s WorldWe believe Intentional Christian parents need to be even more protective over their children today. We have a birds-eye view of reality; with over 5 million podcast downloads we hear tragic stories from believers all over the world about harm to their children in places and with people they thought were safe. Check yourselves as you listen to what Isaac & Angie are suggesting. There’s plenty of messages about the dangers of screen time, the internet and pornography, but what about other children? What about older people around your children when you’re not with them...
2025-02-1154 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGProtecting Your Kids from Abuse in Today’s WorldWe believe Intentional Christian parents need to be even more protective over their children today. We have a birds-eye view of reality; with over 5 million podcast downloads we hear tragic stories from believers all over the world about harm to their children in places and with people they thought were safe. Check yourselves as you listen to what Isaac & Angie are suggesting. There’s plenty of messages about the dangers of screen time, the internet and pornography, but what about other children? What about older people around your children when you’re not with them...
2025-02-1149 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow We’ve Thrived Without VaccinationsThe Covid era and the new MAHA movement has helped people realize how corrupt big pharma is and how at times our government doesn’t have the best interest of the people. We share our story of deciding against vaccines early on in our twenty-four year journey parenting nine children and what we did instead. While western medicine can be helpful when you truly need it, we have seen the fruit of growing in knowledge of how to treat things naturally. Angie Tolpin shares how she grew in knowledge, shares her favorite books on vaccines and natural health as we...
2025-01-2856 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGShould Parents Force Their Kids to Go to Church?How you handle this will likely impact whether you have a multi-generational legacy of faith or not. If your children are resisting church, that's a vital indicator of either a problem with your church that needs to be fully discovered, or a heart issue in your child towards church and God. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give practical insights on what to do when your children show resistance to going to church. If you want your children to make being part of a church family a priority with their families in the future, they must see you making it a...
2025-01-2146 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow Do Your Kids View Church?Most Christian Parents would openly agree that they deeply hope that their kids grow up and want to be an active participant in the Body of Christ and looking even further into the future they hope their children raise their grandchildren in the Church. But how do you teach the importance of that to your kids? THe answer may seem obvious, you model it, of course; BUT when we look generation to generation simply going to church faithfully doesn’t necessarily cultivate a heart for God’s Bride! In today’s podcast you will be challenged and exhorted to evalua...
2025-01-1451 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGDon’t Let Anger Destroy Your Home If there’s anger in your parenting, it will likely continue through your children into future generations. You have an opportunity to establish a new legacy through your family. Get practical insights backed by the bible on how to overcome getting angry in those hard moments as a parent. Isaac and Angie Tolpin also talk about having a biblically sound discipline plan that your marriage is aligned on.Be sure to subscribe to our channel, but also on your favorite podcast app too!For all show notes, scriptures, and res...
2025-01-0742 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGDo This ONE THING To Improve Your HomeWhat if there was ONE THING you could do that impacts everything you’d like to see improved in your family life? Don’t let your reflections of the year discourage you but instead propel you forward. As parents we’re leaders in our homes and a vital aspect of leadership is to always be growing. What are the ways you plan to grow this year? Those will have a direct impact on your family. But to get the ONE THING make sure you watch or listen to the episode.Be sure to subscribe to our...
2024-12-3142 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGA Christmas Close Call & The Fathers LoveA compelling episode with wisdom, biblical truth, and a close call in the Tolpin family.This is a moving episode where the Tolpin’s share encouragements for the Christmas season and also reveal a close call their family experienced this week that has brought them all closer together. At the core of this discussion is to really think about these questions: Do your children know that you love them? Do they know that you do no matter what they do? For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.
2024-12-2441 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGDon’t Let Your Wounds Become Their WoundsYou’ll struggle to create a new legacy through your family if you haven’t healed from your past wounds. But even if we’re healed, the past could have warped us away from sound biblical parenting principles if they were used on us in an unbiblical way. Listen and discover if you are a pendulum swinger in parenting. We all need refinement and the more we do the better parents we are. This is important for today, but even more important for decades from now by what it sows in the coming generations. If you love the episode please...
2024-12-1754 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGThe Visioneering Family Meeting; How to Do ItThe Tolpins share exactly how to do one of their favorite family traditions. Having a visioneering meeting with their family which includes helping each person reflect on the major areas of life this year, areas they want to improve in the coming year, and presenting their plans to the family. They also discuss the importance of launching the family initiatives for the new year that influence the right family culture forward. There’s a lot of practical insights in this episode. We encourage you to listen to the previous two episodes as well that giv...
2024-12-1059 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGFamily Culture Planning Date NightIf you don’t recalibrate your family's direction periodically, mediocrity grows and there will be repercussions over time. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give their secrets to making the best adjustments and plan of action to improve their family culture. See the culture of your family isn’t what you say or even think your family is about, it’s what it truly is; meaning the real behaviors and attitudes that are normal in your home and within the people in your family. Being honest about that is vital to know where to influence change. Get the inside secrets from this m...
2024-12-0344 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGIntentionally Recalibrating Family CultureEvery family has its own unique culture to it; the real behaviors, heart attitudes, dynamics, and actions (especially those when no ones looking). Your family culture isn’t what you say it is, it’s what really exists. It’s vital to recalibrate it periodically and in this episode Isaac and Angie share the most important first steps to doing this which involve honest reflection, deep marriage conversations, and prayer. Make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to be prompted of new episodes.For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.C...
2024-11-2645 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTING5 Crucial Spiritual Disciplines to Leave a Legacy of FaithAll Christian parents want to leave a legacy of faith. It’s hard because there is NO equation that will save your kids or guarantee they will walk with the Lord all the way to Heaven! BUT, God’s Word does exhort, command, and encourage us as parents very specifically that we should disciple and discipline our children in the Lord and in word and deed! Join Isaac and Angie, who have been parenting for 24 years as they share 5 Crucial Spiritual Disciplines to Leaving a Legacy of Faith! This is a MUST-listen to episode for every Christian parent. Get read...
2024-11-1947 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGExtended Family Influence: 3 Keys to Hard ConversationsNever sacrifice your children for keeping the peace, while at the same time find a way to communicate truth in a loving way that actually causes your relationships to go deeper and people to come into alignment with your intentional parenting efforts. One of the biggest questions we get is how to handle extended family when their influence isn’t in alignment with your parenting approach. The Tolpins answer this question giving three keys to having the hard conversations that are needed. You can’t “go along to get along”. Tune in to get insights into having effective conversations that com...
2024-11-1249 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGAre We to Ignore or Expose Evil?As Christians, how do we navigate evil when we see it? Do we ignore it or expose it? Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a strong biblical argument for exposing it. Christian passivity is actually dangerous to society and dangerous to a family's future legacy too. Get direction as parents in how to navigate this, hear powerful stories, quotes from our founding fathers and more.For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.Companies we love who sponsor the show:Masterbooks...
2024-11-0547 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGNavigating Peer & Family Influences“How do I handle people influencing my children in the wrong ways?” This is one of the most asked questions we get. It’s part of why we believe it takes more courage to parent in these unprecedented times than the last few generations of parents. Get the four steps Isaac and Angie Tolpin lay out for doing this well. We want to evangelize, we want to be lights for Christ, and we want great relationships, but none of that should be at the cost of negatively impacting our children. The sad truth is too man...
2024-10-2943 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGWin The Battle of Selfishness in Your FamilyDo you want less selfishness in your family? Do you feel like its a constant battle you can’t win? Children need to be both taught the importance and the biblical call to be selfless, have examples of what that looks like, be held accountable and reminded of what God calls us to, but you know what is even more impactful for your children? Exercises the muscle of serving others, thinking of others more than themselves, literally doing and being the hands and feet of Jesus! It’s an incredible experience for every believer, regardless of your age or spir...
2024-10-2248 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGParenting Through the Election Chaos AheadWho’s going to win the presidential election? With three assassination attempts so far, mass illegal immigration and perhaps more devious moves ahead in an effort to move America away from its constitutional framework, we must be prepared for the possibility that the America we know could further erode to satisfy the global initiatives. So how do we parent through this? Who do our children see that our hope is in? What are sound actions steps to be taking now in our parenting?Isaac and Angie Tolpin answer these questions to help Christian parents be...
2024-10-1539 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGThe Desensitization of Evil– Hold the Line on HalloweenThere is a constant concerted effort by the enemy to tempt and desensitize children to evil and sin. Yes, it is October which means that it is necessary for us to tackle, once again, the important issue of evil, specifically with regards to October 31st when most Christians actually celebrate the pagan holiday of Halloween. Join the Tolpins as they share some interesting facts and statistics regarding things such as the sheer amount of money spent on Halloween focused consumerism as well as the challenge parents have today to protect and preserve their children’s innocence to ev...
2024-10-0847 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGWarning: Why Your Kids May Not Want to Have KidsWe believe the huge problem Christians are talking about in the next 5-6 years is that their children don’t want to have children. The Tolpins give a clear and sound warning for intentional christian parents on why this epidemic may be around the corner and all parents should be sober-minded about it. It’s more than the stronger influence of culture towards not having children; the biggest problem they discuss are the things Christian parents may be doing in their home that unknowingly become catalysts for their children not wanting to have children down the road. For a...
2024-10-0145 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow To Pursue a Godly Marriage In a Fallen WorldHere are some of the main points from this episode:No Marriage is Perfect! We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and one thing that hit us that oftentimes what people share is not the full truth or even fully close to the reality of the journey one has been on for ____ amount of years in their marriage! We don’t want you to ever get the wrong impression that we think we have the perfect marriage, or that we would even portray that! We do have a thriving marriage, and for that we t...
2024-09-2454 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGKeep Going When It’s Hard or Stop?; The 3 Question TestIt can be difficult to navigate when to press forward with something good as a parent and when to stop. Getting this wrong is easy and getting it right is really hard. Unfortunately a lot of really good things get cut short once they get hard and sometimes really good things need to stop because it’s preventing something better to happen.If you navigate this well, you will have more unusually good things happen way down the road, but that’s the challenge, we have to experience discomfort in doing the harder thing for fruit we can’...
2024-09-1747 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGThe Ditches of Over Protective & Over Permissive ParentingHave you ever over-parented by doing too much for your children? We have to find a good balance between taking care of our children and equipping them. Sometimes the best equipment is letting them struggle, learning from their mistakes, and growing through it. After All, this is how God’s relationship with us is right? I’m sure you’ve experienced the refinement God allows in our lives by letting us go through trials. Isaac and Angie bring up the possibility of creating the wrong expectations for launching into the world and their relationship with God if we do too mu...
2024-09-1051 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGPlanting a Church- Be Rooted in Biblical CommunityDo you have strong biblical community? Do you know the people you go to church with? Do you or they notice when someone is not there and follow up? Is there authentic knowing of one another or do you only see each other on Sunday, maybe? You may think your church awesome! I hope you do! I hope this episode only spurs you on in more appreciate of what you already have! But when we ask people about what makes their church so special, the first thing most people will say, is the people. Is your church representative of t...
2024-09-0342 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGWhat Raising 9 Kids Over the Past 24 Years Has Taught Me About MotherhoodAngie reflects on the past 24 years of her parenting journey with Christ and shares four key ways she has been and is being refined and sanctified. The best wisdom and encouragement she has received in her life was from women who had been mothering longer and were willing to share the hard humbling lessons learned. Join Angie as she shares how Motherhood has challenged her to face and repent of selfishness, surrender control, and how the Lord humbled her many times over and still continues to. This episode is full of encouraging scripture, stories, and biblical encouragement for Moms.
2024-08-2047 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGUnlock Time Management & Self-Discipline for Kids!Part of raising resilient children ready to thrive in a different world is ensuring they are self-disciplined and great at managing their time. If you do this well it will help them excel in all aspects of their lives. Whether they are an entrepreneur, work for a company, or a stay at home moms, these skills are more important than ever. Get practical insights and scriptures to help your children become great at managing their time and working independently in a strongerway. For all shows notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.comCheckout o...
2024-08-1357 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGAdoption, Marriage, TV Show, & Legacy Tips | Jep & Jessica RobertsonA fascinating conversation with Jep and Jessica Robertson discussing their challenge in having their desired fifth child and the journey towards adoption. We hear how it took a bit for their marriage to get in alignment on it. Jep’s realization that they need to move forward and the testimony of how their adopted child has been a blessing to their family and taught them so much. In an effort to help all families understand adoption and other adopted children they wrote a book with BRAVE books called, “Dear Valor”. A heartwarming story your childre...
2024-08-0649 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGStop the Drama: Biblical Parenting Regarding Tattling & GossipIn this episode Isaac and Angie discuss the very real need for parents to cultivate the kind of relationship with their children where they “tell them the necessary things” while also teaching the biblical approach to conflict resolution.What does the Bible teach regarding tattling and gossip, how do the two go hand in hand, and how does a parent teach children at different ages how to learn this skill of truth-telling and caring for others while also being careful not to cross the line of gossip?Parents must evaluate the spiritual maturity and emotional inte...
2024-07-2345 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGTrump Assassination Attempt; What to Teach Your ChildrenShould you or should you not talk with your children about the attempted assassination of Trump? How do you talk about this and other challenging things happening in the world without creating fear? Isaac and Angie answer these questions and so much more. Part of protecting your children is educating them on the world and what’s happening, but it’s vital to do so in a biblical way. Listen to the full episode to hear practical and helpful insights.Get the show's notes, scriptures and resources mentioned at courageousparenting.com.We believe in an...
2024-07-1651 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTING6 Reasons Families Should Build TogetherThe Tolpins share how doing meaningful and lasting projects together has been vital in strengthening their family over the years; for sibling relationships, the marriage, and forming the character of their children. Get the list of projects they’ve done together that have made a forever difference in their family and be encouraged with six reasons to do projects together as a family. Regardless of how many children you have or their ages, this will make a difference. In fact Angie shares in this episode that they had five children seven and under when they planted their vin...
2024-07-0947 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow To Navigate the Library With WisdomMany Christians have thrown out the baby with the bathwater so to speak when it comes to their local libraries. Join Whitney Newbie from Brighter Day Press and Angie as they discuss “How to Navigate the Library with Wisdom.” Our tax-paying dollars fund the library and we have a significant ability for influence over what kinds of books are in our libraries. Learn how to request a book be reconsidered, removed, and purchased for your local library. Also, hear how those who have protested “defunding the library” and tried tactics to protect children from “bad books” might have actuall...
2024-07-0246 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGThe True Dangers of Screen Time for KidsVideo games, social media, smart phones, and pornography are all issues the parents today must navigate with caution, wisdom, and foresight. This is potentially one of the most relevant topics facing parents today: how to parent in a technology world? Not only do we as parents need to make some parenting decisions regarding how to navigate this touchy subject, we also need to equip our children and teach them WHY! There are a lot of opinions out there regarding when or if you should give a teenager a smart phone with internet, but what does the science s...
2024-06-2551 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow to Respond to Interrupting Biblically | Ginger HubbardEvery parent has dealt with a child interrupting. Join Angie and Ginger as they talk about the heart issue behind interrupting, how it can be a temptation for parents to sin as well, how we need to watch our own hearts, and how important it is to teach our children to have a respect for all people. The importance of keeping communication lines open with our kids is a major goal of every parent, but how we respond to our children can greatly impact that line of communication. If a parent ignores th...
2024-06-1846 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGNavigating Pride Month as a Christian ParentA biblically minded and thought-provoking episode on navigating pride month as a parent. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give bold perspectives on the importance of proactive communication with your children on the biblical viewpoints on pride month standing firm in the faith while also loving others well. The importance of voting with your dollars and sharing with your children why you are doing so. Get practical insights and scriptures you can share with your children. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/co...
2024-06-0437 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGDecision Making & Biblical Roles in MarriageBiblical roles in marriage don’t have to be hard, and living it out well in your relationship is essential for a strong multi-generational legacy. It’s more important than ever to make good decisions as parents while being unified in marriage for effective teamwork. Often the best decisions will be in contrast to what most are doing and are harder to make, but important for thriving in unprecedented times. Isaac and Angie talk candidly about embracing biblical roles in marriage and how this impacts decision-making as a married couple. They take a deep look at what scripture says and...
2024-05-1457 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGTending to The Heart of Your MarriageMarriage strength largely determines the strength of your family and your ability to influence and lead your children. Isaac and Angie give four things you can do today and onward to tend to the heart of your marriage. If you do these four tips for the next thirty days you will dramatically improve the strength of your relationship and ability to work as a team too. Don’t let communication breakdown slowly over time in your marriage. If it’s not proactively worked on that’s exactly what happens. We are living in unprecedented times and it’s more important than eve...
2024-04-1637 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGWho’s Spiritually Leading Your Family?We all must ask this question and be willing to be honest about it. With about 80% of the children raised in Christian homes leaving the church by age 18, we must do things differently than most Christian parents. So who is spiritually leading your family? As parents, I hope we all would want to say “We are”, but the truth is most aren’t. Not with the intentionality and frequency the bible talks about in Deuteronomy 6:6-9. While a church's influence is good and needed, if that’s where they get most of their Spiritual nourishment, then parents are failing in this are...
2024-04-0238 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGA Divided House Falls: 4 Tips To Parenting As a TeamIf your marriage isn’t unified on parenting, your family will struggle or worse. Unfortunately, most houses fall in one way or another. Sometimes it’s a big tragedy, but often it's a small slow division that grows over a long period of time amongst good people who are married. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give biblically sound advice in four areas that most Christian marriages have some level of struggle with. Tune in to see where your marriage is at with these four areas and get the encouragement you need. Your marriage team makes a profound impact on generations to come...
2024-03-1949 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGFood Supply Crisis? Actions You Can TakeThere is an attack on the food supply that aligns with some of the nefarious goals of powerful people and organizations. It’s not a lack of trust in the Lord to take action when there are pending challenges coming, it’s wisdom. Regardless of your situation, there are things you can do. Isaac and Angie Tolpin talk about simple steps toward preserving the quality of your family's food supply regardless of the growing corruption of food. We live in a world where there are valid concerns parents should think about with lab-grown meat that has been approved in the US...
2024-03-1258 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGNationwide Blackout? Christian PerspectivesFor 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 fe...
2024-03-0542 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGShould Christians Relocate? 4 Crucial Reasons ExplainedThere 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...
2024-02-2754 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGAvoiding The Pitfalls of Raising A Self-Centered ChildIt’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.
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2024-02-1344 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGTough Kid Conversations, Hormones, & Angie’s Big ChangesHormones 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 wi...
2024-02-0642 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING3 Keys to Training Up 8-12 Year OldsParenting 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...
2024-01-1658 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGA Christian Perspective on Santa & GiftsIsaac 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.
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2023-12-0538 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING5 Keys to Real Change for Greater FruitfulnessCreating 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.
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2023-11-2850 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGDisciplining Your Children: The Crucial First StepsIsaac 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...
2023-11-1445 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“Prevent Division: Building Unbreakable Family Bonds"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.
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2023-10-3147 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“Why We Ended Home Church & 5 Things to Look For in a Church”Despite homechurch being healthy and despite our preference for homechurch, we had a final church celebration Sunday with the families encouraging everyone to disperse and find a new church. In this episode, we share the two compelling reasons why and then give you the same Biblical insights we gave the eleven families doing Home Church with us on what to look for in a church according to scripture and how to be part of their new church home. Isaac and Angie Tolpin also share what their plans are next. Regardless of your church experience, this is a must-listen episode. All...
2023-09-0545 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING"Shiny Happy People" - Dangers of Patriarchy & Quiverfull MovementsThe Amazon docu-series “Shiny Happy People” brings up some important conversations relevant to Christianity today. In this podcast episode, Isaac and Angie discuss concerns regarding the Patriarchy and Quiverfull movements which do need to be talked about. We want to stay on the biblical road and not fall into the ditches of legalism or on the opposite side, moral relativism. It takes continually drawing close to the Lord, reading His Word, and discerning what’s true, and what is going to be fruitful for your family. As always, the Tolpin’s aren’t afraid to discuss the hard topics and give their...
2023-06-131h 06COURAGEOUS PARENTING“The Full Church Background of Isaac & Angie Tolpin”In an age with instant access to so many teachers, it’s helpful and important to know the backgrounds of those you learn from. Tune in to hear the Tolpin's raw and real journey being part of the body of Christ over the last 23 years. Isaac and Angie Tolpin are open books! In fact, you can ask them anything during LIVE Q&A’s in the Be Courageous app and they will answer candidly. Sometimes hearing stories gleans the most wisdom; you will likely experience that in this special episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at B...
2023-05-2345 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGSpecial: The Power of Prayer - Eli age 4A powerful and special short episode from Eli Tolpin age four. He shares his love for prayer and how important it is to talk to God. Everyone is sure to be encouraged by this short but impactful episode. Listen with your children as well to stir up a great conversation. For more information about the BE COURAGEOUS APP resources and community go to https://courageousparenting.com/home/app/ or you can find it in your app store!
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2023-03-1702 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“The Raw Courageous Parenting Story”The Tolpin’s celebrate 200 episodes by sharing the full back story on doing ministry together. The podcast started just over three years ago, but it’s a culmination of their 22 years of marriage. So they share the way back all the way up to today! It will likely be inspiring as you hear the things God has done but there’s also practical wisdom that will help your family's journey too. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM
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2022-07-191h 05COURAGEOUS PARENTING“Helping Kids Discern What’s True in a Disinformation World”Your kids must be equipped to be able to discern what’s accurate in a world that increasingly projects inaccurate information. Whether it’s from teachers, coaches, leaders, or the news you will want your kids ready to decipher what’s real. The Tolpin’s share with you what they are teaching their own kids in this regard so they are able to make their own sound judgments about information projected at them. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2022-03-0835 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“Parenting with Unconditional Love - Interview with Duck Dynasty’s, Missy Robertson”Every child needs to be told and reminded that you, their parent, loves them unconditionally. As parents, we bear the image of our heavenly Father to our children. Our love towards them gives them a glimpse of how the Father loves us all. This next book in the Brave Books series, “Because You Are My Family”, was written by Missy Robertson and is such a great tool to introduce or even just reiterate a parent’s unconditional love for their child.
Join Angie Tolpin and Missy Robertson, from Duck Dynasty, for this fun conversation about family and parenting from a Biblic...
2022-03-0127 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“Stop Saying 3 Things That Hurt Your Parenting”The Tolpin’s have had to purposefully recognize and refuse to adopt many things they’ve seen or heard along their parenting journey. These three phrases they’ve been completely against since the beginning and it has made a big difference. It will for you too. Another raw episode where they don’t hold back but is sure to encourage you. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2022-02-2236 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGImportant Considerations On Companies You Associate WithWhat do you do when companies you work with or endorse change and go against your values and beliefs? Isaac and Angie discuss their decision-making process as they are dealing with this very challenge right now. It's important to lead the example we would want our kids to replicate in their futures when uncertainty grows and morality declines. Tune in to be encouraged. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2022-02-1536 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“My Experience Growing Up As a Tolpin”Isaac invites his 15-year-old son Drew onto the show asking him candid questions on what it’s like to grow up in the Tolpin home. Get a candid perspective from Drew on: what it’s like being in the Tolpin Family, what he thinks manhood means, his favorite part of homeschooling, what it means to be a Tolpin, and most importantly; what he appreciates about his Mom. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2022-01-0423 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGMarriage VisioneeringYour marriage is either growing or digressing, there’s no in-between. Stir things up in a good way by dreaming together in a productive way that positively alters the path of your life, family, and marriage. The Tolpin’s get candid about what they’ve been doing for 22 years now to ensure marriage alignment as they pursue progress and change. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2021-12-2132 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“One Month Married with Austin & Karaline Tolpin”Special guests Austin and Karaline Tolpin share their short engagement story while giving wisdom about dating. It’s sure to inspire Generation Z in their approach to dating and marriage in a Biblical way. For parents of young kids, this will help you hone your vision, if they are older it will help you with practical insights now. Regardless, everyone will be inspired by their desire to obey God in their relationship. At the end they give reflections on the first month of marriage. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2021-11-3050 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“Leading By Example In Dating Relationships”Tune in for some insightful and practical wisdom on being a Christian and dating from the newest member of the Tolpin family, Karaline Tolpin. She has a lot of wisdom from being raised by some incredible courageous parents who equipped her well to navigate dating relationships. We think so well in fact, that she married our son Austin!! She discusses the importance of communicating with your parents, having the right boundaries, and of course never compromising what the Bible says in this area. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
2021-11-2611 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING“Preparing Your Family For Change In The New Year”You will be pumped to lead change in your family after this episode! January is too late to lead a family in setting real intentions for change, it’s best to start in November or early December. Isaac and Angie share exactly what their plan is over the next 60 days as they lead their family to reflect on what everyone is thankful for around thanksgiving time, then forge ahead in thinking about changes they want to make in 2022, presentations to the family, and launching family culture initiatives. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
2021-11-2336 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING"Overcoming The Challenge to Stay Healthy, Raising A Family"Isaac and Angie share their personal stories of the challenge to stay healthy and the different approaches they have taken to get back in shape amongst the busy life of having littles, teenagers, and kids in between. Angie’s story is still developing as she has lost over 24 pounds recently and continues to press forward. Be encouraged as they get real about it all. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2021-11-1652 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGCultivating Proactive Learning In Your HomeIf you do this well, it makes parenting so much easier but more importantly it equips your kids to be able to become good at whatever they need to. Isaac and Angie cover five tips to helping your kids become good at taking their own initiative towards learning. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2021-11-0938 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow to Prevent Selfishness from Eroding Your MarriageUnchecked selfishness will prevent your marriage from thriving. It’s vital that each spouse recognizes the battle we all have to be too self-focused. If we don’t recognize the ongoing battle, we won’t work on it. Isaac and Angie share their tips for a thriving marriage as they just celebrated their twenty-second wedding anniversary. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2021-09-2135 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING[Kids] “Lessons From Pulling Weeds” - Ethan Tolpin 11Recently the Tolpin’s had to pull Goatheads from their property. Their eleven-year-old Ethan shares some Biblical wisdom about pulling the weeds in our lives. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
2021-09-1702 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING#DoNotComply & Be CourageousIf the vaccinations work, why are the vaccinated getting so angry at the unvaxed? If natural immunity is twenty-seven times more effective than the vaccine, then why are people who have already gotten Covid losing their jobs unless they get vaccinated? Isaac & Angie answer and wrestle with these issues in this episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
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2021-09-1441 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING[Kids] Battling Loneliness & Building Strong Friendships - Megan TolpinTune into the first Courageous Kids episode that Lord willing will come out every Friday. Our sixteen-year-old daughter shares her thoughts on dealing with loneliness and building strong Biblical friendships. Let us know what you think of our kids sharing wisdom in fifteen minutes or less. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.
2021-09-1111 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGAre There Good Spiritual Reasons For Putting Your Kids In School?Why good intentions aren't good enough for your kid's education and wellbeing. Join in as Isaac and Angie discuss the four most common spiritual reasons Christian's are placing their kid's education in the hands of people they disagree with and why it's backfiring.
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2019-08-2048 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTING11 Reasons Why We Homeschool Despite Initial DoubtsWhether you homeschool, are thinking about it, or don't at all, this is an important episode to think about. Isaac and Angie are candid about their initial reluctance and now after 15 years of doing it share 11 reasons why they have stayed committed to educating their kids. For more resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/
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2019-08-1348 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGBiblical Manhood & Womanhood Ceremonies - Parenting With PurposeIsaac & Angie interview their teenagers in this episode! If you understand the power of doing a Manhood & Womanhood ceremony for your kids when they are young adults, it will help you have a practical vision of what to do in parenting your kids today.
Learn how they have used the power of ceremony in calling out the man and woman in their teenagers. They have had this vision since their oldest kids were young. You will also find out how to get a template of the Manhood and Womanhood Declarations to use for your own future ceremonies.
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2019-07-0239 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGSpiritual Leadership, Practical Tips For FathersIf fathers don't lead spiritually the chances of launching Godly children greatly diminishes. You see well-intentioned Christian families in droves losing their kids hearts to today's culture. This is an encouraging "Fathers Day" episode with practical wisdom for Dad's to deepen their efforts in leading their families spiritually. Angie interviews Isaac revealing his background and process of leading their own family. This will have an impact on every Dad who tunes in and will be a powerful resource for Mom's to know how to help their men too. For show notes, scriptures, video of this episode and resources go to...
2019-06-1842 minCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGWhy Normal Christian Parenting Isn't WorkingThis is the raw truth on equipping confident Christian kids willing to stand against the pressures of culture. The wind of mediocrity is stronger than ever requiring parents to respond with a stronger Biblical effort than ever with their parenting approach. Isaac and Angie deliver unapologetically and it isn't a feel-good episode, but it's essential for all Christian parents. SHARE THIS EPISODE as it's a needed wake-up call for believers.
For the show notes, video, and resources mentioned in this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/. The PARENTING MENTOR PROGRAM was created as an answer to what's in this episode...
2019-05-2146 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow To Keep Dating Your Spouse While You Have KidsThe number one parenting tip is to nourish your marriage. You will learn the 3 kinds of date nights every marriage should do, tips to revitalizing your marriage, and more as Isaac and Angie dive into this important topic. For FREE parenting workshop and other resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/
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2019-05-0839 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow To Cultivate A Teachable HeartA teachable heart makes parenting easier, but it's not easy to cultivate a teachable heart. It's one of those few worthy constant efforts every parent needs to make. If you want obedient kids, if you want a peaceful home, if you want kids who want to learn about God, then they better want to learn from you. Get ready for another episode where Isaac and Angie hold nothing back to help you equip confident Christian kids in an uncertain world.
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2019-03-0535 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGWhy Couples Don't Want More KidsGod says children are a blessing, while the world views them as a burden. Where do you stand and why? While God has a different plan for every family, Isaac and Angie cover 9 reasons why so many Christians don't want to have any more kids.
Whether you are done having kids or not, this is an important episode as you think about your legacy and what you communicate in front of, or to your own children. Someday your kids will ask you about the "why" behind the decisions you've made and this discussion will be helpful.
2019-01-3035 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGHow to Parent Through Life Trials & Financial StrugglesThis episode gets super personal as Isaac and Angie share the intimate struggles of parenting through miscarriage, almost losing their house, and a business failure with over $500,000 of debt following them.
They warn parents to reject the philosophy, "Let Kids Be Kids," as they share counter-cultural, Biblical wisdom in how to parent through trials.
This is essential wisdom, with nine Scripture references for all parents.
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2019-01-1637 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGWhy Your Kids Won't Obey YouWe begin to answer one of the most asked questions in parenting; how to raise obedient kids. Isaac & Angie discuss two vital and foundational aspects of training up obedient kids.
Without these two keys, everything else you do will likely fail over-time.
They speak from experience having 8 kids, from 3 months to 18 years old, and are seeing the fruit from their experience following the biblical parenting model.
You will get the raw biblical truth and practical wisdom you need in this episode on parenting that's relevant no matter how old your kids are.
2019-01-0230 min
COURAGEOUS PARENTINGCreating Family CultureCulture is the invisible force that drives behavior. There are a few important things you can do to establish and influence the right family culture that will have a big impact on your kids behavior this year and beyond.
Find out the 3 steps you can take right now as parents to establish a breakthrough year in the areas of growth you see vital for your kids and family.
As the new year is upon us, learn from Isaac & Angie who have 8 kids 3 months to 18 years and have seen fruitfulness following the biblical parenting model.
2018-12-2930 min