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COURAGEOUS PARENTING

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A weekly podcast with Isaac & Angie Tolpin on Biblical parenting. The raw truth on how to equip confident Christian kids during these unprecedented times. We cover parenting topics on things such as: self-control, obedience, discipleship, purity, relationships, education, pornography, Bible-time, marriage, and family. We hold nothing back and give the Biblical truth on relevant topics parents need today. You can get extra episode footage and participate in Q&A with the Tolpins about each episode at the Be Courageous App (download it from your app store). You can also find scriptures used, notes, resources, and video of each episode at becourageousministry.org.

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Handling Disrespect: 4 Actionable Tips

March 26, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

We give four tips to helping Christian parents with this universal challenge of having to handle disrespect. Whether it’s a rolling of the eyes, not following through, leaving messes, or blatant defiance it’s probably safe to say all parents have experienced these things. The good news is you have massive influence and so does your spouse towards influencing change in this area. One of the biggest challenges though is when spouses disrespect each other in front of their children, and sometime...

A Divided House Falls: 4 Tips To Parenting As a Team

March 19, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

If 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 ...

Food Supply Crisis? Actions You Can Take

March 12, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

There 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 ...

Nationwide Blackout? Christian Perspectives

March 05, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

For the last few years, there has been a growing concern of a nationwide blackout in the U.S. and I’m sure those of you from other countries will relate to this episode too. Isaac and Angie share real data points on why they believe there’s real potential for this to happen. If it does happen by way of an EMP or HEMP, they give insights into what’s important for day one, day three, and one week into the blackout. They also give a biblical perspective on how to look at this potential and enc...

Should Christians Relocate? 4 Crucial Reasons Explained

February 27, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

There could be a lot at stake if you don’t move, however, God could also want to use you right where you are. So how do you make this important albeit difficult decision? This episode will help you as Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into the depths of thought on this beyond the surface. They moved to a foreign place three years ago for highly intentional reasons and it’s made a powerful difference already in their family and future legacy. Our toughest decisions we’ve made usually have been the ...

Protect Your Family Culture

February 20, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

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

Avoiding The Pitfalls of Raising A Self-Centered Child

February 13, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

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

Tough Kid Conversations, Hormones, & Angie’s Big Changes

February 06, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Hormones are a big conversation but an important one for parents. Every child is impacted by the changes that occur in their bodies as they grow, but families are also impacted by the hormones of Mom and Dad as well. While this conversation might seem timely in this day and age, it’s always been a needed conversation for parents. We must discipline our children to have a healthy and biblical view of the human body, and that requires parental intervention in a culture that is rampantly teachin...

Equipping Kids to Handle Bad Peer Influences

January 30, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

It appears that peer influences become stronger than most Christian parenting influences into the teenage years with so many children leaving the church by age 18. It actually shouldn’t be the case and there’s a lot you can do to equip your children so that they don’t go along with waywardness even when peers around them are. It’s a different world today and it will be a far different world that they will be launching into requiring greater intentionality. This episode is a must-listen for al...

The Chaos Ahead in 2024; How to Stay Joyful & Thrive

January 23, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

3 Keys to Training Up 8-12 Year Olds

January 16, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

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

Why Parenting 8-12 Year-Olds Requires the Right Intentionality Today

January 09, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

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

Perfect is The Enemy of Thriving

January 02, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

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

When Our Marriage Struggled, Personal Reflections & More Behind The Scenes

December 26, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

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

Cultivate a Relationship vs. a Religious Driven Home

December 19, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

You want to cultivate a relationship-driven home versus a religious home. I think we would all agree that the Christian faith is all about a real ongoing relationship with Jesus. But too often without even realizing it, in the eyes of growing children, they see a religious home that’s more about a couple of weekly events but not enough about a relationship. This starts with our own relationship with Jesus which influences our relationship with our children too. Don’t let life be too busy wher...

3 Ways to Ignite a Deeper Marriage Relationship

December 12, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

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

A Christian Perspective on Santa & Gifts

December 05, 2023 15:19 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

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

5 Keys to Real Change for Greater Fruitfulness

November 28, 2023 19:45 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

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

Kirk Cameron's Testimony, Warnings, Victories, Wokeness, & Loving Enemies

November 21, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

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

Disciplining Your Children: The Crucial First Steps

November 14, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a transformative tip to parents that will change their view of the moments their child disobeys them, motivating them to respond in a healthy biblical way that points them to Jesus. There are a lot of opinions amongst Christian parents about how to best discipline their children, but every parent must do these two steps first. Unfortunately without taking these two steps first, which is too common, the long-term relationship could be hurt and they may disdain autho...

“Transform Your Marriage With the Power of Prayer: Aaron & Jennifer Smith”

November 07, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

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

“Prevent Division: Building Unbreakable Family Bonds"

October 31, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

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.

“Parenting, Hollywood Persecution, Homeschooling, & Masculinity with Kevin & Sam Sorbo”

October 24, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

You may know Kevin from the movie “God's Not Dead” or the other 50 movies he’s been in. He and his wife Sam met as actors on the set of Hercules and have been married for 25 years with three children who are following the Lord. Sam shares thoughts on homeschooling her children, marriage, and keeping the family together despite her husband's busy acting travel schedule. Kevin shares about the cancellation in Hollywood he experienced for standing for truth. They are Courageous parents standing ...

“Navigating Halloween as a Christian Parent”

October 17, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

This is a controversial topic but we believe every Christian parent should think through this holiday and have a clear plan for their family. Some participate like the rest of the culture does and some hide with the lights off ignoring children at their door. Isaac and Angie give insights into how to not be like the world, but how to be in it as a light during this popular holiday. Regardless of where your convictions lie, this will be an insightful and practical episode to help you process y...

“Preserving Your Children's Dreams During End Times”

October 10, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

We address the current war Israel is facing as an example of how and when to communicate with your children about the challenges happening in the world. We give several warnings to parents about what they say in front of their children. While we believe in equipping through knowledge of the world at the right age, it must be seasoned with even more saturation of God’s truth in the bible. We must tip the scale towards the good news that gives eternal hope over the challenging news of the world...

“How to Influence The Influencers In Your Children's Lives”

October 03, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Other influences can be a huge help in equipping your children, but we must never assume that that’s the case. Whoever you point your children to to learn from; whether coaches, friends, youth pastors, teachers, or relatives, it’s important to establish a relationship with them and let them know a few important things we discuss in this episode. Unfortunately, too often, these temporary influences in children's lives fail to encourage life-long influence by not pointing children back to commu...

“Fearless Parenting: Seeing Reality & Nurturing Middle Schoolers Faith”

September 26, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

This episode will give you practical insights into parenting your children before this season and if you are already in the season too! Perhaps the most important season for open deep communication and a strong relationship with your children is during the middle school years. The middle school years are when you will more clearly see any weaknesses in your relationship with them and your previous parenting efforts too. Be encouraged as the Tolpins share from experience having six children wh...

“Raising Thankful Kids: Defeating Whining, Complaining, & Grumbling”

September 19, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Whining, complaining, and grumbling are issues that all parents deal with because they are human condition issues. However, you can help your children mature in this area if you consistently follow through on a few crucial things well over time. The Tolpins have been parenting children 5 and under for 23 years so far and have a depth of understanding in how to guide your children to overcome these things over time. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeC...

“Overcoming Loneliness & Cultivating Authentic Friendships”

September 12, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Loneliness appears to be a growing issue amongst believers. You will be encouraged in this episode with practical insights to help you cultivate authentic friendships. If you stand for strong biblical conviction and are intentional in your family life, it can feel like you are alone at times. The truth is you’re not alone, but it does take some time and effort to find strong friendships you can run the race with. This episode will help! All show notes, scripture references, and resources ment...

“Why We Ended Home Church & 5 Things to Look For in a Church”

September 05, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

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...

“Homeschooling Unmasked: Crushing 6 Confidence-Killing Myths”

August 29, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Get insights from our twenty years of homeschooling with three graduates so far. Regardless of your education choices, this episode will help you see if you have bought into myths that alter your choices or are hindering your current Homeschooling efforts. The Tolpins unmask the six myths so you can be encouraged and make your choices devoid of wrong thinking and enter this next season of schooling with greater confidence. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are foun...

Parenting Boys & The Differences From Raising Girls

August 22, 2023 15:53 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

The Tolpins give their candid insights from their experience raising seven boys and two girls. There certainly are some differences in approach as God made two very different genders. However, they also discuss the many ways their approach is the same too. They give a few warnings that every parent must hear. Another practical episode that should help you right now. This episode will help. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Humble Parents Win Hearts”

August 15, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

We all know we aren’t perfect parents and perfection isn’t the objective. We will make mistakes with our children, but do our children see us walking in humility when we do? Just as we expect them to apologize when they error, do we apologize to them when we make a mistake too? You may not see the ramifications of not doing this while they are young, but it will likely create distance as they get older, which is when they need your wisdom most in navigating the teenage years. This episode wil...

“Don’t Apologize For Your Parenting Standards”

August 08, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

This is a raw episode that will encourage you to protect and equip your family despite pushback! Parenting takes more intentionality than the previous few generations, especially with the seismic culture shifts increasingly against Christianity in the last few years. We have to get good at standing firm in a loving way even in Christian circles, this episode will help you do so. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Leading The Attitudes In Your Home”

August 01, 2023 19:53 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Pessimism and optimism can both be problematic. We want to equip our children in being grounded in reality while hopeful about what’s ahead. Of course, this episode will help you navigate poor attitudes in your home, but it also helps everyone see the bigger picture of why this is essential in preparing our children for being adults in a future different world. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Do Your Children Want to Go to Church?”

July 25, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Church is every bit as much for children as it is for adults and we must regularly check in with our children to see how it’s going for them. There could be a myriad of reasons why it’s good, but also why there could be challenges too. You want to know of any challenges that may exist. This episode is about helping our children love the bride of Christ. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“How to Teach Your Children to Follow Through”

July 18, 2023 16:49 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

We get to disciple our children up in the Lord but also help them with good habits, behavior, and ways to think about things that yield fruitfulness in their future adult lives. We get to help them mature along the way and overcome character flaws. Following through is such an important area we get to help them mature. If you notice a trend in poor behavior, let’s dig deeper in conversation to help them understand how to approach that better the next time and the motivation to do so too. All ...

"Are Balanced Life Expectations Harmful?”

July 11, 2023 15:13 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

We believe the balanced life is a myth and the expectation of living a more idyllic balanced life at some point may not be healthy for various reasons we discuss. While having intentions you are working towards for growth and improvement is vital, it’s important to be content with the season and circumstances we are in at the same time. If a balanced life is the end goal there’s more harm than good that will likely come from it. We need to be raising resilient children, and the pursuit of com...

“6 Keys To A Thriving Marriage Team”

July 04, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode, you get six practical steps in becoming a stronger team in your marriage. You will glean communication wisdom, simplified answers to having marriage vision, the dynamics of oneness, the importance of encouraging the gifts and passions of your spouse and so much more. This is a must-listen for every married couple. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

"Grow So You Can Thrive"

June 27, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

You can thrive in every season, regardless of life circumstances, but to truly thrive we must pursue and choose to grow. Maybe you feel stuck, too busy, or maybe you believe “this is as good as it gets.” We must keep our eyes on what is eternal and when we do, there is always room to grow! Our capacity grows as we lean into the hard times in this life with a teachable heart, ready and willing to make change, but also when we walk in humility in biblical friendships that seek to encourage us a...

“A Biblical Perspective on Family Size”

June 20, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Are believers growing more divisive with each other following the pattern of the world? Family size is one of many hot points right now, and it shouldn’t cause disunity. While the Tolpin’s have never been part of the Quiver full movement, they do have nine children. In this episode, they lay out what they see in the Bible regarding having children and how they have lived out their convictions. Get ready to be encouraged, maybe challenged, and a few warnings too as they make a call for unity.

"Shiny Happy People" - Dangers of Patriarchy & Quiverfull Movements

June 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

The 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 ...

“Our 1st Generation Homeschooling Hardships & Blessings“

June 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The Tolpin’s get raw and real about the challenges and blessings of their homeschooling journey over the last 19 years educating their 9 children! They are first-generation homeschoolers who’ve learned a lot and even warn others towards the end of the episode about ditches to stay out of. Regardless of how your children are educated, you will likely find this fascinating and helpful. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“How We Became Intentional Parents”

May 30, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

There’s power in stories; this episode may be one of the most helpful ever, full of practical insights and a full behind-the-scenes look at when and how Isaac and Angie went against the grain with a fresh, intentional, and biblical approach to equipping their children starting 23 years ago to be ready for today and the future world they will be launching into. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“The Full Church Background of Isaac & Angie Tolpin”

May 23, 2023 16:34 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

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...

“How Marriage Disagreements Can Make You Stronger”

May 16, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Disagreements in your marriage can be healthy as they cause incremental recalibrations along the way versus big blow-ups down the road. If you stay away from them at all costs it will cost far more later than the present inconvenience. Tune in and be encouraged in how to disagree well and why it can bolster a stronger marriage, better teamwork, and more effective parenting too! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Homeschooling: Balance of Academics & Life Skills”

May 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

As the world changes; the usefulness of a strict academic educational approach is fading, we must balance it with the development of relevant life skills. The right combination of these, along with ongoing spiritual discipleship leads to the outcomes that matter most during uncertain times. Regardless of your homeschooling experience or lack of it; this is a thought-provoking and timely discussion. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry...

"4 Ways To Develop Deep Friendships”

May 02, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

It’s more important than ever to have deep friendships we can run the race with, however, it’s not easy as the times we are living in also tend to cause more division. How will you guide and teach your children to build deep biblical friendships if you aren’t doing it? There are good like-minded people out there, tune in to be challenged and encouraged.

"Summer Family Revival"

April 25, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

This episode is a challenge for all of us parents to think through how to encourage a Spiritual revival in our families this summer. Sometimes we have to give up what looks normal for what’s even better. What could be better for your family this summer? This episode will help you think through that. We look forward to hearing your stories in August. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Christian Perspectives on AI (Artificial Intelligence)”

April 18, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in almost every direction. While we shouldn’t be fearful, we should become knowledgeable in this so that we can effectively lead our families in a world soon to be saturated with AI’s influence. We share several scriptures to give a biblical perspective including sharing the similarities of today and the biblical account in Genesis of the Tower of Babble. We are living in fascinating times so buckle your seat belt and navigate your family's direc...