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In the Church LibraryTo Train Up A Child, by: Michael & Debi PearlSend us a textContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of child mistreatment, abuse, and death. Join Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library to discuss the book To Train Up A Child, by: Michael and Debi Pearl.You can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, FacebookAnd Pre-order The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical F...2025-07-241h 14
Cinematic DoctrineKelsey & the CCM Coconut Tree (Michael Tait, Sean Feucht, The Jesus Music)Send us a Question!LET'S TALK: Kelsey McGinnis: Instagram // Christianity Today // PodcastPre-Order: The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families by Marissa Burt & Kelsey McGinnis Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, contributor to Christianity Today, returns to the podcast for an impromptu sequel to last year's Let's Talk "Zoetic & the CCM Coconut Tree". As Michael Tait faces truly heinous allegations about his sexual misconduct and substance abuse, Melvin felt it prudent to invite Kelsey to discuss a "Part 2" discussion on specifically the film The Jes...2025-07-2349 minIn the Church LibraryA conversation with Sunita Theiss about Neurodiversity in Faith Communities and Family SystemsSend us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library for a conversation with Sunita Theiss to discuss neurodiversity in faith communities and familiesConnect with Sunita online: Instagram, LinkedIn, SubstackMentioned in the conversation:--Use code LIBRARY for a discount for her upcoming workshop and Q&A: Parenting PDA Children with Grace & Hope: A Christian Perspective on Understanding, Supporting, and Raising PDA Children (8/14/25 at 9AMPT/12ET)--Use SUNITA15 for $15 off low demand parent coaching now through 8/31/25. Learn more about Sunita's work with A...2025-07-171h 00In the Church LibraryParenting, by: Paul David TrippSend us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library to discuss the book Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family, by: Paul David Tripp.You can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, FacebookAnd Pre-order The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families wherever books are sold! This week, Barnes & Noble is offering 25...2025-07-101h 15In the Church LibraryA Conversation with Pieter Valk about James Dobson's "Bringing Up Boys"Send us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library for a conversation with Pieter Valk of Equip Ministries to discuss James Dobson's Bringing Up Boys, masculinity, and the implications of popular Christian parenting teaching for LGBT+ people.Connect with Pieter online: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TwitterMentioned in our conversation: Equip's Parent CourseYou can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky...2025-07-031h 03In the Church LibraryGary & Anne Marie Ezzo and Growing Kids God's Way, Part 2Send us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library to discuss the Growing Kids God's Way parenting empire. In Part 2, we discuss how Gary and Anne Marie came to be popular Christian parenting experts, their curricula Growing Kids God's Way, and the controversy surrounding their methods. For more reading on the Ezzos, see http://ezzo.info/"The Parent Trap," by: Jensen Davis takes an in-depth look at the Ezzos' approachYou can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, S...2025-06-261h 05In the Church LibraryA Conversation with Catherine McNiel & Jason Hague, authors of Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead EndsSend us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library for a conversation with Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague, authors of the book Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends.Connect with Catherine online: Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter/XConnect with Jason online: FacebookYou can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, FacebookAnd...2025-06-1953 minIn the Church LibraryQ&A: Ask Us Anything! Part 2Send us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library as they answer your questions. In Part 2, they answer: 1:27 Q: How do you internally & externally handle criticism of your toddlers displaying developmentally appropriate but situationally inappropriate behaviors that children trained under authoritarianism typically don't do? 11:09 Q: What recommendations do you have for church children's ministry training?We mention: Center for Faith and Children, Godly Play & Catechesis of the Good Shepherd13:58 Q: What is your favorite part about being a...2025-06-121h 08In the Church LibraryA Conversation with Dr. Camden MorganteSend us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library for a conversation with Camden Morgante, author of the book Recovering from Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, and Move Forward in Your Faith.Connect with Dr. Camden online: Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and her Substack Walking the Middle Path.You can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, FacebookAnd...2025-06-0559 minIn the Church LibraryQ&A: Ask Us Anything! Part 1Send us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library as they answer your questions. In Part 1, they answer: 2:13 Q: What resources do you recommend? 17:06 Q: How would you measure a "healthy" church, especially in re: parenting teaching coming from the pulpit? 34:32 Q: Given 1 Timothy 3:4, is it honorable for all parents to "require obedience"? Note: For further discussion of these Bible passages, see Marissa's series on this: Part 1, Part 2, Summary53:41 Q: How does the mark...2025-05-291h 09In the Church LibraryBabywise, Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo, and the Growing Kids God's Way parenting empire, Part 1Send us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library to discuss the Growing Kids God's Way parenting empire. In Part 1, we discuss how Gary and Anne Marie came to be popular Christian parenting experts, their book On Becoming Babywise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep, and the controversy surrounding their methods. For more reading on the Ezzos, see http://ezzo.info/"The Parent Trap," by: Jensen Davis takes an in-depth look at the Ezzos' approachYouTube link for an IG conversation with M...2025-05-221h 21In the Church LibraryGentle Parenting, Attachment Parenting & L.R. Knost's book Jesus The Gentle ParentSend us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library to discuss gentle parenting, attachment parenting, and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting, by: LR Knost. YouTube link for an IG conversation with Marissa and Kelsey on Gentle ParentingYou can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, FacebookAnd Pre-order The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed...2025-05-151h 06In the Church LibraryThe Christian Family, by: Larry ChristensonSend us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library to discuss a popular, best-selling Christian parenting book from the 1970s: The Christian Family, by: Larry Christenson. In this episode they discuss the socio-political climate of the 1970s, the way mainline denominations folded into broader evangelicalism, viewpoints on household authority structures, and corporal punishment as a perceived essential ingredient to maintaining order.You can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack...2025-05-081h 23