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The Disciple-Making Parent108 Melissa Kruger: Parenting with HopeOn this episode of The Disciple-Making Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Kruger to explore the challenges and joys of raising teenagers in today's world.We discuss how to create meaningful family connections in a tech-saturated age, establish healthy boundaries while showing acceptance, and maintain availability without sacrificing personal boundaries. Through practical examples and heartfelt insights, we learn how to balance rules with grace, consequences with compassion, and discover why our relationship with God remains the foundation for effective parenting.Whether you're navigating the teenage years or preparing for them, this conversation offers encouraging perspectives on...2025-03-1955 min
This vs. ThatAnxious Parenting vs. Parenting with Hope - Melissa KrugerOn this episode of This vs. That, we explore the challenging balance between anxious parenting vs. parenting with hope. We're joined by author and speaker Melissa Kruger, who brings wisdom and practical insights to this important conversation.We discuss how parental anxiety manifests in different seasons - from checking if babies are breathing to teaching teens to drive. We examine how social media amplifies parenting pressures and the overwhelming number of choices modern parents face.Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, we unpack how anxiety can shape our reactions to everyday situations and explore the...2025-02-261h 06
Going There in Conversations with Christian WomenFind Hope in Parenting with Melissa KrugerJoin us and our friend Melissa Kruger as we pick her brain about all things parenting. As a parent herself as well as a Christian author and teacher- Melissa has a lot experience of what it is like to parent with the pressures of culture, the world and inciting self-centered narratives. We were encouraged and refreshed by her words and biblical perspective and we hope you are too! Connect with Melissa: https://melissabkruger.comCraving more from Going There the Podcast? Come be our friend! Make sure you’re foll...2025-02-1241 minGoing There in Conversations with Christian WomenFind Hope in Parenting with Melissa KrugerJoin us and our friend Melissa Kruger as we pick her brain about all things parenting. As a parent herself as well as a Christian author and teacher- Melissa has a lot experience of what it is like to parent with the pressures of culture, the world and inciting self-centered narratives. We were encouraged and refreshed by her words and biblical perspective and we hope you are too! Connect with Melissa: https://melissabkruger.comCraving more from Going There the Podcast? Come be our friend! Make sure you’re foll...2025-02-1241 min
Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.488: Parenting Teens with Purpose + Hope with Melissa Kruger Teenagers: it's the best of times and the worst of times. We love them with our whole hearts, and they're also hard. Some are thriving, some aren't. We are quick to point fingers back at ourselves when things go wrong, and we breathe a sigh of relief when it's going right. In this conversation, Alex and Krista discuss parenting teenagers with Melissa Kruger, vice president of discipleship at The Gospel Coalition and author of Parenting with Hope. Melissa speaks about the challenges and joys of raising teens in a complex world. We hit...2025-02-0437 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.488: Parenting Teens with Purpose + Hope with Melissa Kruger Teenagers: it's the best of times and the worst of times. We love them with our whole hearts, and they're also hard. Some are thriving, some aren't. We are quick to point fingers back at ourselves when things go wrong, and we breathe a sigh of relief when it's going right. In this conversation, Alex and Krista discuss parenting teenagers with Melissa Kruger, vice president of discipleship at The Gospel Coalition and author of Parenting with Hope. Melissa speaks about the challenges and joys of raising teens in a complex world. We hit...2025-02-0437 min
FamilyLife Today®Parenting in the Digital Age: Melissa Kruger & Jim MitchellParenting in the digital age comes with new fears and concerns. Melissa Kruger and Jim Mitchell talk about how grace, communication, and modeling faith can build foundations with teens that will last a lifetime. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website. Purchase "Parenting with Hope" at the FamilyLife Online shop Save 25% on all small group materials at the FamilyLife online shop. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app...2025-01-2432 min
Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry PodcastAsk the Experts: Hope for Parents of Teens with Melissa KrugerIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women’s Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord’s wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you’ll hear them sha...2024-12-1841 min
FamilyLife Today®Raising Teenagers: Melissa KrugerThere are a lot of joys and challenges of raising teenagers: from maintaining open communication, to setting boundaries and offering unwavering support. Join Melissa Kruger for practical insights and heartfelt encouragement to help you navigate this transformative period with grace and confidence. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website melissabkruger.com. Get Melissa's book, Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop. Read and watch Josh McDowell speak about "rules without relationships" Find more resources on parenting teens Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources fr...2024-12-0631 min
FamilyLife Today®Parenting with Hope: Melissa KrugerParenting teenagers can be a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with both exhilarating highs and daunting lows. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of this unique phase of life with Melissa Kruger, author of "Parenting with Hope." Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website melissabkruger.com. Get Melissa's book, Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop. Read and watch Josh McDowell speak about "rules without relationships" Find more resources on parenting teens Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Fi...2024-12-0529 min
Healthy By Heather BrownRaising Teens For Christ: Insider Secrets On Battling Social Media & Secular Influences With Melissa Kruger, The Gospel Coalition EP 98In this episode of the 'Healthy by Heather Brown' podcast, Heather is joined by Melissa Kruger, Vice President of Discipleship Programming at The Gospel Coalition who uses Biblical teachings, insights from developmental experts, and her personal experiences as a teacher and mother of three young adults to help guide parents on raising teens with a rock-solid faith in her new book Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age.Melissa has made the transition from raising three kids to adults, while learning and discovering how to make shifts in her parenting style. Like many parents...2024-12-0336 min
Dwell DifferentlyBONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 1 // Melissa Kruger - Experience Real Joy"In the midst of a world that's not right, we drink from the well—which is Christ—and we have refreshment in a dry and weary land."— Melissa KrugerToday's Episode: How do we find joy? Real, deep joy in joyless circumstances, in dry seasons or dark places? On today's episode, Melissa Kruger walks us through the journey of finding joy. Spoiler alert: joy isn't discovered or mustered, it's given to us when we abide in Jesus. He is the source of all safe and solid joy, not our circumstances. It's both a practical and a...2024-10-2337 min
Rooted ParentAsk the Experts: Hope for Parents of Teens with Melissa KrugerIn this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women’s Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord’s wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you’ll hear them sha...2024-10-1041 min
Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}How to be Happy, Minus the Envy and Comparison {Melissa Kruger}Have you been comparing yourself? Are you envious of someone God has treated "better" than you? In a story about envious grumblers who are comparing, Jesus invites you to be one of the happy ones instead.Guests: Melissa KrugerBible Passage: Laborers in the Vineyard - Matthew 20:1-16 ESVGet your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned Resources: The Envy of Eve by Melissa KruegerThe Horse and His Boy by C. S. LewisComparison Girl by Shannon PopkinComparison Girl f...2024-06-0539 min![[MARKED]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m83ohvczift5tbknhh2wtfbaxgf2?.jpg)
[MARKED]Diving into Ephesians with Jackie Hill Perry and Melissa KrugerTake a closer look at the book of Ephesians by joining our conversation with Jackie Hill Perry and Melissa Kruger. Jackie and Melissa, along with Jasmine Holmes who was unable to join us, recently released a collaborative Bible study on the book of Ephesians. Hear what they had to say about this challenging book of the Bible and how we can learn to read Ephesians in context and not be intimidated by studying the more difficult passages. LINKSEphesians Bible Study BookUpon Waking bookJude Bible Study BookParenting with Hope book2024-06-0332 min
With The PerrysA Brief Conversation about Ephesians with Jasmine L. Holmes and Melissa KrugerWhen it comes to women in ministry who know a thing or two about studying the Bible, Jackie and her two guests, Jasmine L. Holmes and Melissa Kruger, have a ton to offer. On this episode of With The Perrys, they sit down to discuss a new Bible study resource called Ephesians: A Study of Faith and Practice. Jackie, Jasmine, and Melissa talk about the way they went about writing this Bible study together so that we can more clearly understand how we are oriented to God through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.The...2024-05-2040 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 248: Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in the Secular Age: Melissa KrugerYou’re sitting across from your teenager at the kitchen table. Now that you finally have their undivided attention, you want to talk about an important issue they are facing. Unfortunately, things get tense quickly. Their eyes roll, you get frustrated, and soon they are looking for an escape from this conversation. You sit dumbfounded thinking, "How do I raise my teen to love Christ in a world that is doing everything possible to pull them away?"In this episode of Candid Conversations, host Jonathan welcomes back Melissa Kruger, Vice President of Discipleship Programming at the Gospel Co...2024-05-0751 min
she works His way podcast126. Parenting with Hope in a Secular Age with Melissa KrugerMelissa Kruger has journeyed with me [Michelle] through motherhood, and right on time -- just two weeks after my oldest became a teenager -- she released a new book on raising teens for Christ. In this episode, we dive deep into God's heart for parenting our teens, including: the risks of defaulting to parent out of motivations other than hope laying the foundation for the teen years in childhood years biggest challenges + opportunities in raising teens today the reminder that it's never too late to parent (or grandparent!) out of hope Follow Melissa on Instagram. Buy the book. Si...2024-05-0633 min
Love That For YouParenting With Hope w/ author Melissa KrugerIn this conversation, Melissa Kruger discusses her new book 'Parenting with Hope' and shares insights on raising teenagers. She talks about the challenges of writing the book while navigating the teenage years with her own children. Melissa emphasizes the importance of focusing on God and the basics of faith while parenting teens. She also discusses the distractions parents face today, such as information overload, and the rise of anxiety in teenagers. Melissa highlights the difference between Christian parenting and permissive parenting, emphasizing the need for grace and a standard of behavior. She shares her desire for her teens to...2024-04-2451 min
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?#393 Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age with Melissa Kruger of The Gospel CoalitionMelissa Kruger serves as the Vice President of Discipleship Programming at The Gospel Coalition. As an author and Bible teacher, she regularly teaches women in her community and speaks at conferences around the country. I’m so excited to have her on the show today to talk about her latest book, Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens For Christ in a Secular Age, and dive into the ins and outs of raising teenagers. We talk about transitioning with your children as they grow, modeling a life of faith, creating a prayerful home, and so much more. In...2024-04-2456 min
Sunshine in my Nest88. Good vs. Best in Parenting Teens with Melissa KrugerNot all years of parenting look the same, and we must first notice that the way we did things 5 years ago may not work for us now. Melissa Kruger talks us through how to analyze what will work best for us in the teen years, and how we can prepare for them now with our little kids.
You can find "Parenting with Hope" or find Melissa HERE.
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Truth Talks with TaraRaising Godly Kids In A Secular Culture with Melissa KrugerEvery parent worries about this: How are we supposed to raise godly children in a secular age? Some people even fear having kids in the first place for fear of the cultural pressures and challenges they may face. That's why Melissa Kruger wrote her book, Parenting with Hope. Whether you're a young parent, a parent to teenagers or adults, or in between, this episode is for you. Melissa is the director of content for The Gospel Coalition, author, and writer. Tara and Melissa's conversation is lighthearted with lots of laughs over what it's like raising energetic children, encouraging truth...2024-04-0239 min
The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kidsCreating a home where kids thrive with Melissa KrugerIn 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 maintaining strong relationships with our children. She emphasizes the importance of parenting from a foundation of values and...2024-04-0236 min
GospelboundMelissa Kruger on Hopeful Parenting in a Secular AgeIn this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger offer hope and encouragement to parents as they discuss the challenges of Christian parenting in a secular age. They explore the importance of grounding parenting in the gospel, emphasizing the need for hope, trust in God's purposes, and the application of grace. The conversation also covers the role of community and the impact of digital technology on parenting. Melissa Kruger shares insights from her book, Parenting with Hope, highlighting practical advice for raising teens and the distinction between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles.
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Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityParenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa KrugerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/753697 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age Author: Melissa Kruger Narrator: Charity Spencer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 38 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: As children mature, it’s important for parents to prepare for the unique changes and challenges of adolescence. With so many cultural pressures and influences vying for teens’ attention, parents need a secure foundation for creating an environment where faith can flourish. Parenting with Hope invites you to anchor your hopes and expectations in Christ—the true source of wisd...2024-04-0205 min
Homeopathy Hangout with Eugénie KrügerEp 279: The Homeopathic Revolution is HERE - with Melissa KupschCalling all homeopathy enthusiasts! This episode features Melissa Kupsch, who's not just talking about change – she's making it happen. From her new clinic to her practitioner course, learn how she's making homeopathy accessible and mainstream. Learn the power of collaboration, the evolution of homeopathic practices, and the importance of empowering individuals to take charge of their health with homeopathy. Discover the significance of empowering individuals to use homeopathy at home responsibly and the balance between providing access to remedies while ensuring proper guidance for their use. Melissa's perspective on the value of money as energy and the potential for po...2024-04-011h 29
The Family Discipleship PodcastParenting with Hope with Melissa KrugerAdam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Melissa Kruger to discuss her newest book “ Parenting with Hope.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Will you share the story of wanting to write “Parenting with Hope”?As your kids changed into teenagers what changed about you as a parent?Why is that so foundational for parenting that parents are rooted in God’s word?What are some of the things you learned about God through parenting?What are some family habits that you think we could invite our kids into more ownership as they grow older?Can...2024-03-2530 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastThree Faith Pillars for Parenting Teens :: Melissa Kruger [Ep 457]Do you feel like you are on the hamster wheel of expectations this culture throws at your teen? Do you feel the pressure and pull of having them in every sport, activity, and tutor to excel? Is church becoming a point of struggle every Sunday? Melissa Kruger joins me to talk about all things teen and how to raise them in this culture that is pointing to everything but Jesus. Melissa is an author and Bible teacher who encourages women as they walk through life and motherhood. We talk about how to enjoy our teens instead of curating their lives an...2024-03-1800 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastThree Faith Pillars for Parenting Teens :: Melissa Kruger [Ep 457]Do you feel like you are on the hamster wheel of expectations this culture throws at your teen? Do you feel the pressure and pull of having them in every sport, activity, and tutor to excel? Is church becoming a point of struggle every Sunday?
Melissa Kruger joins me to talk about all things teen and how to raise them in this culture that is pointing to everything but Jesus. Melissa is an author and Bible teacher who encourages women as they walk through life and motherhood. We talk about how to enjoy our teens instead of curating th...2024-03-1850 minLove That For YouMelissa Kruger and Why the Cost of Relationships is Worth the Risk Welcome to this week’s brand-new episode of Love That For You! Hey there friend! Today's episode is a real treat! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Kruger, and boy, do we have an intriguing story to unravel for you today! Melissa wears many hats, but one that shines oh-so-bright is being the Vice President of Discipleship Programming over at The Gospel Coalition (TGC). These folks are all about putting the gospel of Jesus Christ right smack in the middle of everything they do. We then discuss discipleship across...2023-11-0847 min
JourneywomenHope in the Hard with Melissa KrugerToday we’re talking to with our friend Melissa Kruger about how to have hope in the hard moments of life. We pray this episode encourages you to look to the Lord in whatever hardship you’re facing today. Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for The Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests, and Wherever You Go I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike...2023-11-0645 minSunshine in my Nest68. Teaching our Kids to Resist Envy with Melissa KrugerDo you have kids who struggle to want everything they see or hear about? Today I'm talking to Melissa Kruger about how we can help our kids identify and deal with the heart behind envy. Not just to convenience ourselves as their parents, but to help them to have more joy!
You can find more of Melissa's writings HERE and linked is her book "Lucy and the Saturday Surprise"
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The Ruth Chou Simons PodcastS6 | Never Alone with Melissa KrugerOmnipresent? It's a big word with an especially comforting definition. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in while Ruth, Eve, and Melissa discuss this amazing piece of God's character. Scripture referencedPsalm 19Colossians 1:17Resources mentionedPilgrim: 25 Ways God's Character Leads Us Onward by Ruth Chou SimonsIn the Secret of His Presence by Sandra McCrackenParenting with Hope by Melissa KrugerFind Melissa: Instagram | The Gospel Coalition BlogSponsorshipThe G...2023-08-3040 min
Healthy Gospel ChurchMelissa Kruger - ”Mentoring”This week's guest is Melissa Kruger.
Melissa serves as vice president of discipleship programming at The Gospel Coalition. She is the author of The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, In All Things: A Nine-Week Devotional Bible Study on Unshakeable Joy, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests, Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know, and His Grace Is Enough. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary, and they have three children.
She writes at Wits End, hosted by The Gospel Coalition.
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[MARKED]Discovering Your Calling to Leadership—with Melissa KrugerThis week on the MARKED Podcast, we talked with Melissa Kruger about leadership. She shared how she developed a passion for helping women discover their calling to leadership, as well as how she's seen God's faithfulness in her leadership journey. We discuss why it's important for women to lean into their own leadership development, and how one of the discrepancies we often see for women in leadership—especially in ministry—is either the financial resources or support given to attend leadership conferences. How can women be an advocate for asking their leader to see this need? Listen in to find...2023-08-2134 min
52 Weeks in the WordWeek 32: Family Devotion Time with Melissa KrugerWe talk a lot in this podcast about personal Bible study - but what about those of us with kids? How can we engage them in the word as a family? How can we study the scriptures together? In this episode, we are joined by Melissa Kruger for a conversation all about family devotional time - what it is, how to create time for it, and what it can look like in order to bear fruit. Melissa Kruger serves as director of women’s content at The Gospel Coalition. She is the author of The Envy of Eve...2023-08-0710 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 206: Uncover Your True Identity in Christ: Melissa KrugerJonathan welcomes a special guest to Candid Conversations this week – Melissa Kruger. She is an author, speaker, the Vice President of Discipleship Programming for The Gospel Coalition, and a woman with a heart to help others uncover their true identity in Christ. She has a knack for connecting with women right where they are, with wisdom deeply rooted in the truths of the Bible. Melissa has dedicated her life to helping women understand their identity in Christ. She firmly believes that when we understand who we are in Him, we unlock a whole new level of purpose, gra...2023-07-1848 min