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As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips an ...
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Today’s episode is one I’ve been eagerly anticipating, and I can’t wait for you to join me in this heartwarming conversation with Carlos Whittaker. Carlos is so fun and encouraging. He is a devoted dad to three, an engaging storyteller, speaker, and the author of several transformative books. His latest work, Get Your Hopes Up: 90 Devotions & True …
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In today’s episode, we get into a topic that’s close to my heart and, I suspect, a challenge for many of us: watching our kids face challenges. As much as we want to shield them from hardship, we know deep down that overcoming challenges is crucial to their growth. To explore this conundrum, I’m joined by Dr. Charles Fay, president of the Love and …
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Today’s episode is a blend of humor and heart with the delightful Molly Stillman as our guest. Many of you might know Molly from her podcast, Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder?, or her newly released memoir, If I Don't Laugh I'll Cry. Beyond her roles in the media, Molly is a dedicated mom with an incredible journey to share. Molly’s story is a testamen…
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In this week’s episode, I am thrilled to share a conversation with a dear friend of mine, Becky Beresford. With over 15 years of experience working with women in ministry, Becky has dedicated her life to empowering women to live confidently in their God-given gospel identity. Her passion for freeing others from the grips of shame, fear, anxiety, an…
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In this week’s episode, I have the absolute joy of introducing you to Jess Connolly – a woman whose spirit is as delightful and down-to-earth as they come. Jess wears many hats: she’s an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, coach, a devoted wife to Nick, and a loving mom to four kids. Her latest book, Tired of Being Tired, speaks directly to a feeling…
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Guess who’s back on our podcast this week? The incredible Pastor Craig Groeschel. If you caught his last episode with us (which we'll link for you), you know you’re in for a treat, as the pastor of Life Church in Tulsa, OK, the voice behind The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, and the author of 15 books, Pastor Craig shares so much wisdom and in…
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As we wrap up our discipleship series, today's episode takes us into the heartfelt world of parenting adult children. I'm joined by Pamela Henkleman, a beacon of wisdom for mid-life moms, to explore this unique stage of our parenting journey. In our conversation, Pamela offers some incredible insights: Navigating the empty nest: Understanding the t…
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I'm genuinely thrilled about the conversations we've been having, and I hope you are, too. So, let’s dive right into week four of our discipleship series. Today, we're shifting our focus towards a group with a special place in my heart: teenagers. Don’t be afraid; lean in, and let’s learn to disciple this age well! Discipleship for teens is a uniqu…
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We are back with Week 3 of our discipleship series; how are you feeling? What are you learning, and what is encouraging you? Today, I'm honored to have Josh Mulvihill with us. As the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation and a father himself, Josh brings a wealth of experience in guiding families towards a deeper understa…
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Are you ready for week 2 of our exciting series on discipling kids?! Today, we're diving into a topic that I find both fascinating and challenging: explaining the Holy Spirit to our children. It’s abstract, a bit tough to grasp, and that's exactly why I want us to understand it better. I believe that with a clearer understanding, we can talk to our…
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Today, we are starting a brand new series on The Christian Parenting Podcast. Over the next few weeks, we're diving into an incredibly important topic: discipling your kids to know, love, and follow Jesus. This series will be a deep dive into prayer, the Holy Spirit, and teaching our kids to love Jesus. We are even tackling the hard truth that we c…
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Calling, anointing and ministering without a major platform? How can I teach my kids to serve right where they are? How do I talk to my kids about their God size callings? How do I believe forward for myself, and my kids? Today we get to sit down with an old Christian Parenting friend Cynthia Yanof! Cynthia is the podcast host of "MESSmerized" and …
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I’m sure many of you are in the same season of parenting that I am in—busy. Every season of parenting is busy in its own way! It’s just amazing how it changes and changes so fast, yet remains busy. My guest today, Dina Deleasa-Gonsar totally gets it and is here to talk about it! Dina is the creator, writer, speaker, and television personality behin…
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What age should we start talking to our kids about pornography? How do we explain it to them? How should the conversation change as my kids grow? These are some of the questions that every parent has when parenting in 2023. They’re not fun questions and they can make us feel really uncomfortable. But my friend, Greta Eskridge is here today to answe…
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What if I mess my kids up? What if I fail at my job? What if I’m actually doing it all wrong? These are some of the “what if” questions that I wrestle with. I think we all have big “what if” questions, they’re all just a little different depending on our experiences, wiring, and situations. Our kids have questions like this too and my guest today, …
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Today I am joined by Colton Dixon. Colton is an American Idol finalist and Christian singer/songwriter. His music has won numerous awards and he has had the opportunity to perform in some incredible places. Most importantly, Colton is a husband and the dad of two three year old girl twins. Colton has so much to share about how his faith has influen…
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If your house is anything like mine, you are all too familiar with rushed and fake apologies. Siblings get in a fight and one apologized to the other under their breath while rolling their eye at the same time. Can you relate? Today I am joined by my friend, Courtney DeFeo, and she is helping us emphasize forgiveness in our houses. Courtney and her…
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Jesus will change your life when you let him into it and my guest today, Andrew Peterson, is the perfect example of that. Once Andrew decided to follow Jesus, he led him down a path of sharing his gospel with everyone in creative ways. As a singer, song writer, and author, Andrew has had the privilege of pointing generations of people to Jesus thro…
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Hi Friends! We have a fun interview today, just in time for Thanksgiving! Most of us know that there is a funny little tradition for the President to pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving day. But do you know where that tradition came from? It actually started with Abraham Lincoln and his son, Tad. My guest today Raymond Arroyo wrote a children’s book th…
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In this bonus episode, we are talking all about school, grades, and the parent/teacher relationship! I’m joined by Tracie Potts who is a mom of three adult kids and a grandmother of two. She is Advisory Board Chair of Learning Heroes, which is an educational nonprofit focused on family engagement. She is a former National PTA Family Engagement fell…
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Terra Mattson is a dear friend of Christian Parenting and someone I really look up to as both a mom and a woman of faith, so I cannot wait for you to hear from her today. Terra is a licensed marriage and family therapist and executive coach who authored Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace and partnered with Christian Parenting to develop th…
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You are going to love my guest on the podcast today. Charity Rios is a mom of four young boys, an author, a writing coach, and a delightful person! She is so passionate about teaching kids about God and helping them develop a strong relationship with the Lord. Today we are talking all about the season of Advent and Christmas. I know it feels so ear…
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Today I am joined by my friend Tabitha Schmitt, who has one of the most powerful stories of God’s faithfulness that I know. Tabby was 36 weeks pregnant with her second baby when she found out he would have extreme special needs. But God, in his goodness, took a story that the world would consider tragic and radically transformed her heart and chang…
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Have you ever been thrown a curveball and asked a question like, “Where is God in this situation?” or “Is God still good, even though this is so bad?” I think we have all wrestled with those thoughts before and my guest today is here to talk all about the answers to those big questions. Michelle Donnelly runs PlusONE Parents, a ministry devoted to …
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We have never done this before, but we are releasing a bonus episode of The Christian Parenting Podcast! In this bonus episode, we are talking about the crisis in Israel. I have talked with a lot of parents about what is going on, there are a few things that seem to be true: Parents are overwhelmed by this topic They feel unprepared to answer any q…
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Most of us probably don’t think about church history in our everyday lives, but there is a lot that we can learn about our faith from studying church history and it doesn’t need to be boring! Our guest today, Danielle Hitchen, wrote a book called Sacred Seasons that is part theology, part church history, and part practical spirituality. In it Danie…
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I absolutely love hearing from experienced moms who offer gentle and practical encouragement for raising kids. Lisa Clark is a mom and grandmother to 7, and she is joining me today to offer her amazing advice and insight. Lisa co-hosts the podcasts Raising Sinners, which is on the Christian Parenting Podcast Network, and Wonder. She recently wrote …
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Our marriages are the foundations of our families, but with the busyness of parenting, it can be easy to overlook them! We know date nights are important, but they are hard to schedule with schedules and finances. We know praying together is important, but it can feel awkward sometimes! My guests today, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, are here to talk ab…
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It was so fun to be able to sit down and chat with Korie and Willie Robertson. Many of us have spent years following Korie, Willie, and their family, but for those of you who are not familiar with the couple, Korie and Willie are a husband and wife duo, parents of six kids, grandparents to five, authors, speakers, and stars of A&E’s "Duck Dynasty."…
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It is always a joy to be joined by one of our Christian Parenting Podcast Network hosts. Each host brings something special to the network and Kayla Craig is no exception! She has a heart for helping families slow down and grow spiritually alongside each other. Kayla is the host of the podcast, Liturgies for Parents and the author of To Light Their…
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I grew up with two sisters so coming from an all-girl family, I was completely unprepared to have two sons. But as soon as I felt adjusted to life as a boy mom, I had a daughter! Raising a daughter is everything I always dreamed it would be, and also as challenging as I imagined it would be. Which is why I am so grateful for wise experts like today…
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You know that friend who you can go to coffee with and after an hour or two together, you just feel lighter? That’s the type of friend that I’m pretty sure Ruth Chou Simons is. She is joining me on the podcast today and I know you will leave feeling refreshed, encouraged, filled with the Holy Spirit, and a little bit lighter. Ruth is a bestselling …
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​​3am is when I do all my best worrying. I realize that is not a good or healthy thing, but as someone who has battled anxiety, those middle of the night worries are a real thing! Anxiety is on the rise in kids and in adults, which is why we are talking about it for the second week in a row. This week I am joined by Courtney Devich who is a mom of …
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Anxiety is on the rise in kids, but it’s also on the rise in adults. Especially women. 1 in 3 women are experiencing anxiety and that can make parenting really hard! Sissy Goff is joining me today to talk about how anxiety affects parents and what we can do about it. Sissy has been counseling kids for over 30 years. She has written multiple books a…
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God’s presence is big. It’s in every nook and cranny in our lives. But as parents, we often miss his presence because we wait for him in the big moments: the birth of our children, first steps, graduation day, wedding days. The truth is, so much of life and parenting is made up of small, simple, and sometimes boring moments: making snacks, playing …
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If you have ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, inadequate, or discouraged as a mom, this episode is for you! Alli Worthington is joining me today and we are talking about how modern motherhood is broken and what we can do to fix it. Alli emphasizes how important self-awareness is as a mom. She challenges mothers to ask themselves: what is my motheri…
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We are tasked with the amazing and important role of discipling our kids in the Christian faith. In order to do this well we have to understand what we believe and why. We also need to be familiar with God’s Word. My guests today are here to talk about Bible study, theology, and why they are both important in discipling the next generation. Jen Wil…
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It brings me so much joy to watch my kids do the things they love to do. It’s so fun to watch my sons fall in love with baseball and karate, and watch my daughter shine in dance. Today my friend, Greta Eskridge, is sitting down with me to talk about how we can help our kids discover and pursue their passions. Greta is so fun to talk to, I know you …
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We all want to make the most of our time with our kids. We want to enjoy every phase and be present in the moment! But sometimes that task seems daunting and it can feel like a lot of pressure, and then that pressure can lead to feelings of guilt because we feel like maybe we are missing out and not making the most of every phase. Trust me, I’ve be…
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I spend a lot of time in my car. There are days I feel like an Uber driver, taking my kids from activity to activity all day long! And while car behavior and fighting has gotten better as my kids have grown, the car can still be a pretty stressful place! But, it’s summer and a lot of us are doing road trips, so my guest today is here to help us out…
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Happy Fourth of July! This week we have Nicole Zasowski on The Christian Parenting Podcast and we are talking all about celebration in our families and our parenting. Nicole is a mom of three, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and author of the books From Lost to Found and What if it’s Wonderful? We so often tie celebration and joy to accom…
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I love children’s books because even though they are meant for kids, I always get something out of their messages. Sometimes the beauty and simplicity of the text and illustrations brings me to tears! One of my all time favorite children’s book authors is Dorena Williamson. We have many of her books throughout our house, so I was so excited to have…
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Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, and a New York Times bestselling author. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. Today we are talking about how we can do that with our time. Crystal’s new book is called Time Saving Mo…
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This week we have Abbie Halberstadt on The Christian Parenting Podcast! Abbie is a mom of 10 kids ages 2-16, a home educator, fitness instructor, and author of the book M is for Mama. In my conversation with Abbie we talk about sibling relationships, the overwhelm of motherhood, and how just because something is hard, doesn’t mean that it’s bad. Ab…
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Jennifer Dukes Lee is joining me today and we are talking all about vulnerability. It’s hard to be vulnerable with other parents when it comes to our kids and sometimes it’s hard to be vulnerable with God! But today Jennifer talks with us about why vulnerability matters and how being truthful and open with God can change your parenting. Jennifer ha…
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Debra is a licensed counselor, homeschooling mom to four, a podcaster, a speaker and an author. Today she is joining me to talk about our emotional health and thinking habits. We talk about why we need to do the work of identifying and dealing with emotions and then make changes to heal. We also talk about toxic optimism and how the way we respond …
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Today Katie Davis Majors joins me on The Christian Parenting Podcast and she is sharing her amazing story and heart with us. Katie is the author of Kisses From Katie and Daring to Hope. Her newest book is Safe All Along: Trading Our Fears and Anxieties for God’s Unshakable Peace. Katie and I talk about her time in Uganda and her move back to the Un…
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Brooke McGlothlin is joining me on The Christian Parenting Podcast and you are going to love her! Brooke is the founder of Million Praying Moms and host of the Million Praying Moms Podcast. This ministry which exists to help moms make prayer their first and best response to the challenges of parenting. She is also a wife and a mom of two boys. Broo…
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Amy Seiffert is joining me on The Christian Parenting Podcast and you are going to love her! I am so excited for you guys to hear my guest today. Amy is on the teaching team at Brookside Church, she is a mom of three, and is so much fun to learn from. Today we are talking about her book Starved: Why we need a spiritual diet change to move us from t…
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Today’s guest is Jodie Berndt and I am so excited for you all to hear her encouragement and learn about her book! Jodie is a wife, mom to four adult kids, and grandparent to two little ones with two more on the way. She is also the author of the beloved Praying the Scriptures series of books. Her previous books are Praying the Scriptures for Your C…
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