COURAGEOUS PARENTING

"Summer Family Revival"

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)”

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...

“Experiencing God vs. Doing Christianity”

Too many children are launching from Christian homes and denouncing their faith. If the normal rhythms of Christian parenting aren’t working, then why? The Tolpins believe part of it is; if the heart behind the Spiritual things parents do with and for their families isn’t right, then it may not be having the effect they hope. If we feel a need to do something spiritual, is it only out of duty as a parent, or our love for God? Is it checking off a box, or is it a deep desire to draw closer to ...

“Cultivating leadership in your children”

Every child will need to have leadership skills for the world they will be launching into, and there are so many things parents can do daily during all seasons of their upbringing. Get the practical insights that you can incorporate into your daily parenting efforts that cultivate your children in becoming strong leaders. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Leading Your Family Through Change”

Change is an important part of life, but your children will respond to it better if you talk about it early and create accurate expectations. This is true for small things and large things too. With your guidance, you can help your children become good at embracing change in their lives and thriving through it which is important for becoming resilient adults in the future. Resiliency is a vital skill today but even more so in the future. All show notes, scripture references, and resources men...

“Be Ready For The Coming Food Corruption”

Ensuring you have good healthy food for your family is likely to become more challenging, so it’s important we talk about it. There is an increasing assault on food sources. You don’t want to be stuck in a situation in the future where you are manipulated or controlled by the government because of food. You never want to be in a situation where you are giving your family food that has been corrupted with MRNA or anything else that negatively affects your family's health. Regardless of what yo...

Special: The Power of Prayer - Eli age 4

A 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!

“Is Fear of The World a Good Reason To Stop Having Babies?”

Every week there’s more that we could fear in the world and while fear and anxiety are real human emotions we all feel at times; the bible repeatedly tells us not to fear. Therefore most decisions made in fear are inferior decisions to what’s best. You will be encouraged by this raw episode on a difficult subject for so many. If you love it, please share it! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Children Need To Feel Valuable”

Just because children feel loved, it doesn’t necessarily mean they feel valuable. Being loved is part of it, but there’s so much more parents can be doing on an ongoing basis. Get practical insights so that your children grow up feeling important and valuable with a vision towards helping others. Suicide rates are skyrocketing among teenagers today. Tune in today to get four tips on helping your children feel valuable. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at...

“Reflect So Your Children Remember The Good”

Initiate times for your family to reflect on their experiences; whether it’s while driving home from church, after spending time with friends, being out in public, during family trials, or after vacations. What was good, how did God show up, what was challenging, and what can be improved? Your children will be launching into a pessimistic world, but we don’t want our children to be pessimistic right? Well, what are they learning by your example and are you helping them remember the good by wa...

“Make Your Marriage Grow Again”

We believe a marriage relationship is either growing or waning and it’s usually only growing if we purpose to nourish it. This episode is full of ideas to further grow your marriage relationship and a strong marriage is important to equip confident Christian kids for an uncertain world. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Make Your Marriage a Team Again”

There are tons of practical insights in this episode to help the team in your marriage regardless of if you are thriving or hurting in this area right now. The Tolpins discuss breaking the chains of bad communication, making plans together that use each other's gifts and so much more. God put you together and He wants your marriage to glorify Him. This will help you nourish your marriage to an even better place. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCour...

“Make Marriage Fun Again”

The Tolpins get candid about their marriage dynamics over the last twenty-three years and Isaac’s recent health episode has reminded them of how important it is to nourish the fun in your marriage. They give practical tips and biblical encouragement that you can use right now to bring more fun to your marriage. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“What if You Died Suddenly?”

This a question all parents should ask themselves. What if it happens to you? We aren’t to live in fear, be we are to live with purpose. Will your children have seen an example of loving Jesus and living out the great commission? Will they have seen a loving marriage? Is there anyone you need to forgive or ask for forgiveness from? We discuss all of this and much more in this episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Equipping Kids for Global Reset Tactics”

As the global elites further try and control the world and move it towards ungodly ends, it’s important to see the trends so we understand what we should be doing with our children to equip them for a very different future they will be launching into. The Tolpins discuss this and give practical insights backed by scripture. When your children are leading their own families someday, will they react in fear like we’ve seen so many do these last few years, or will they stand firm in the faith an...

“Teaching Your Children About Sin”

It’s hard to understand the power of the gospel if our children don’t fully understand sin and its consequences. This episode will encourage you to slow down and have the needed deeper conversations with your children that lead to repentance and real forgiveness towards others too. We don’t want to launch prideful Christians who don’t share the gospel. We all want to launch children that have a significant appreciation for what Jesus did on the cross for them, and desire for others to be save...

“Parenting With Discernment”

Do you have good discernment? Equipping confident Christian children in today’s world requires really strong spiritual discernment to do it well. This episode will help you understand where you’re really at with this and gives practical insights into strengthening this area of your parenting. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“2023 Predictions that Parents Should Consider”

“5 Questions Parents Must Reflect On”

We give you five questions in this episode to ask yourself and discuss in your marriage that we believe are the most important. Without honest reflection, it’s difficult to make the right decisions for change. You are so influential even if you don’t feel like you are. This is why it’s so important to become decisive in these areas when it comes to your family. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Be Courageous, Behind the Scenes”

Buckle your seat belt as Isaac and Angie get pretty intense in this one. As you hear the inside scoop on what it takes to do the ministry, all that’s involved, reflections, and insights into 2023; you will most likely be inspired by your own vision for the new year too. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT EPISODE as we all need to be courageous to serve and lead our families well during uncertain times. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“How to Handle Whining”

If you want practical help influencing your children not to whine or to help others, this episode is for you. You will learn four lies that are too often embraced by parents that prevent them from handling this well. Then the Tolpins give practical insights into how to work with your children so that whining is rare and over time disappears. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Meaning vs. Materialism”

Encouragement and practical insights in bringing more meaning to the Christmas season for your children. I’m sure your desire is to be generous to your children and get them things they want, but will they experience being generous themselves? I’m sure you understand the importance of Jesus birth, but will your children really love that this is what Christmas is about or will gift anticipation nullify this in their hearts. We hope this episode helps you have a Merry Christmas because your fam...

“Are You Scared for Your Kid’s Future?”

Do you ever wonder about the world your children are going to be inheriting? When you ponder their future do you become anxious or worried? I think now more than ever before we hear a very similar narrative from parents, regardless of how old their children are; and rightfully so. Here at Be Courageous Ministries, we advocate for parenting in reality; fully aware of the culture wars of our generation and proactively parenting to equip our children as best as possible. I would say that the pas...

“Blessings or Burdens; What Will Your Kids Believe?”

We all know that the Bible teaches that children are a blessing, but will your children believe that by what they experience in your home? When your children are adults will they live that out because of what’s been experientially instilled in them? Too many children launch into the world believing wrong on this, which has major consequences on how they view themselves and how they raise their own families. The good news is, it’s never too late to shift your influence on this and shift the fu...

“I’ve Already Made Parenting Mistakes, Now What?”

It can feel daunting when children are already a little older and used to how you’ve been parenting, but then you realize there are better ways to do things. It’s not easy to change course but it’s always possible. People in our Parenting Mentor Program do it all the time, but it takes some deliberate new steps and the right kind of communication with your children. Isaac and Angie tackle this important topic so that you too can shift your legacy toward greater fruitfulness. All show notes, s...

“Subtle Ways Parents Provoke Their Children”

There could be ways you actually discourage your children and don’t even realize it; things you do that provoke them. It’s definitely true at times for us and until we acknowledge what it is, we can’t work on it. Get ready to be introspective, but it will be worth it. We all have to continue to grow in our leadership as parents. This episode will encourage you. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Tending Middle Schoolers Hearts”

This is a vital season to be super intentional with your children, but there are a lot of obstacles that naturally arise in this season for parents making it challenging. The Tolpins cover important family dynamics, the realities of what’s happening to children in this age range, and practical insights on what to be doing. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

“Don’t Be A Performance Driven Parent”

All of us can inadvertently create a performance-based culture in our homes. It could be what contributes to so many children in their adult years feeling that their parents and even Christians are hypocritical. God isn’t performance-based when it comes to loving us. We have to make sure our children don’t feel that our love towards them is performance-based. It could alter how they view their relationship with the Lord. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found ...

“A Parenting Epidemic”

Overlooking sin in your children for the pursuit of tranquility only creates fake peace in your home. This a must-listen for every parent as there is passivity in a certain area that is hurting even the most well-intentioned parents at times. The repercussions are huge way down the road especially. It’s twofold of calling our children up into greater maturity by giving them new responsibilities and addressing the sin in their life in real-time. In the toddler years especially we need to not o...

“Trusting The Holy Spirits Promptings”

It’s more important than ever to be able to hear the Holy Spirits' promptings to parent well in these changing times. Buckle your seat belt for a fast-paced episode with practical insights on going beyond our finite minds to make improved decisions for our family during uncertain times. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM

“Protecting Your Child’s Sexual Innocence”

This takes a far more diligent effort than parents of previous generations. There is an all-out assault against this in the culture and media right now and it’s likely to get worse. We shouldn’t fear anything but we must respond with wisdom. This episode will help you think through this and give insights into actions to take. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM

“Encouraging Connections With God”

God does the saving and directs parents to disciple their children pointing them to Jesus. There’s so much more to it than going to church, having Bibles, and proclaiming we are Christians. The Tolpins dig in giving you practical insights and examples on how to encourage your kids to have connections with God. He wants a relationship and there are so many ways to help your kids nourish that relationship with Him. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resour...

“4 Marriage Communication Tips & Big Announcements”

We’ve all heard, “Marriage takes work” but sometimes once down the road, it’s hard to see how to work at it in an even better way. We share with you four tips for communication as we reflect on our 23rd wedding anniversary. Regardless of where your marriage is at, these will help make your marriage even better. By the choices you make, you can influence a more thriving marriage. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEO...

“Courageous & Unpopular”

Do you ever feel the more courageous you are to live Biblically the more unpopular you become? The Bible tells us this is going to happen to believers. Since so many Christians are nominal, when you make more conservative or Biblical decisions it can backfire relationally with Christian friends. Well, it may be time to be unpopular. Be encouraged to stay the course in this episode. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURA...

“Dealing With Lying”

This is a battle every parent faces more strongly today than ever before. There is an orchestrated agenda with the purpose to confuse children in ways that cast doubt on Biblical truth. Unfortunately too often it comes from friendly fire; other believers are unaware of their nominalness, friends, and even family. This episode dives into this challenge with practical insights and empowerment to take effective action. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and res...

“Don’t Let Anyone Confuse Your Children”

This is a battle every parent faces more strongly today than ever before. There is an orchestrated agenda with the purpose to confuse children in ways that cast doubt on Biblical truth. Unfortunately too often it comes from friendly fire; other believers are unaware of their nominalness, friends, and even family. This episode dives into this challenge with practical insights and empowerment to take effective action. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and re...

“Equipping Kids for a Different Future”

The speed of change requires something different from parents today. It’s even more important to understand the trends that are influencing the future so that we can equip our kids today to handle those future challenges well. Have you thought about what jobs will no longer be available because of AI? How about the move towards transhumanism and authoritarianism? Just a few of many things that should cause us to adjust how we equip our children today. Tune in for the practical insights! All ...

“Go To Church”

It’s not an attractive title, but a message helpful for everyone. We have a feeling this one will get shared a lot and want people to get a message regardless of if they listen. Please do listen though as we share the importance of going to church and give ideas of making church a more impactful experience without asking your elders to change anything. This isn’t a legalistic issue, it’s an obedience to God issue. Share it with others so they don’t fall into the pitfalls of so many these days...

“Don’t Let Lifestyle Hurt Your Family”

It takes more to equip our kids to launch into their future world and stand against the pressures of society. We must orient our lives towards the most important priorities God has set out for us. What naturally happens is a move away from what’s most important for the sake of our progressing lifestyle. This will be encouraging for every parent with important reminders of where they may want to recalibrate. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSP...

“Our Thoughts on Church Youth Programs”

This is a touchy subject for sure, but we will never shy away from getting people to re-think their decisions, after all, we all want to defy the terrible statistics that a majority of kids raised in Christian homes walk away from the faith after launching. The normal Christian parenting rhythms aren’t working; so what does that mean for youth programs? Regardless of your position on this, you will appreciate this episode and nourish good marriage conversations that need to happen. All show n...

“Encouraging Your Kids Trust in the Lord”

You have a huge influence in pointing your kids to Jesus and nurturing their experiences with God that further bolsters their faith. This was inspired by a listener's story with their three-year-old experiencing an answered prayer after praying to Jesus. This episode will encourage and challenge you. We hope it makes a difference in your family! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM

“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

“Uncorrected Kids Grow Prey To Moral Relativism”

In an age where moral relativism seems to be growing, it’s important to follow through with a Biblical approach to parenting. One aspect of that is to correct your children when they are disobedient to you. Tune into this episode to hear why not doing so could contribute to them falling into the snares of worldly thinking when they are older. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM

“Standing Firm in a Woke World” - Interview w/President of 2nd Vote

Last episode we chatted about the importance of voting with our dollar and making an impact in the culture by supporting companies whose values align more with Conservative and Christian values. In the wake of all the exposure of misaligned values and corruption at a deep level within many corporations, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by changing where what items to purchase items if you feel a conviction not to support companies who are pushing left-wing agendas. In this episode, we are speak...

“Navigating Woke Companies & Spending”

Lately, it sure can feel impossible to vote with our money as there are so many companies perpetuating evil-woke ideologies forward. The good news is your vote does make a difference, for example, Disney shares are down 50%. This episode furthers the discussion about when and how to think about where you spend your money. The themed question is, while we can do everything, what can we do!! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM

“Don’t Let Your Past Hinder Your Legacy”

Regardless of your past, don’t let it be an excuse to not parent Biblically in the present. We all have the same all-powerful father in heaven, the Holy Spirit in us, and the Bible to guide us. But unfortunately, the past often does limit us. Tune in to get a good grasp on this challenge and make sure you are overcoming it. Your legacy is worth it! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM

“God’s Way Isn’t Cookie Cutter Parenting”

Biblical parenting isn’t a precise equation; what works for one kid may need adjusting for the next. While there are some major areas where Christians should have commonality in their parenting based on Biblical truth, in so many other areas there’s liberty to make wise choices based on the uniqueness of your kids and your circumstances. This episode is an encouragement to discern well what’s best for your family while discouraging the comparison trap. All show notes, scripture references, an...

“Building a New Family Culture This Summer”

Your family has a “culture” whether you are intentional at leading it or not. In fact, if you are not leading it, that is part of your family’s culture. It’s a hard but very real truth that all parents need to own before they can humbly lead. Whether you are in a season of regular rhythms and structure or massive life transition you can lead positive growth and change in your family’s culture. Change is possible and there is no better time than the present to begin or recalibrate. All show no...

“Cultivating A Teachable Heart”

Your influence is important as a parent, but if your kids don’t have a teachable heart, your actual influence is diminished and usually leads to conflict. For this reason and others, it’s a vital heart attitude that needs to be instilled in your children. This effort will improve your ability to correct, teach, and equip your children. As the speed of change accelerates, the ability to adapt to change by learning new things becomes instrumental to their futures as well. All show notes, script...

“Protecting Your Family From Wayward Philosophies of The Day”

With so much confusion in the world, it’s vital that our kids get absolute clarity from us. But inadvertently too often well-intentioned Christian parents create confusion too about what matters most; Biblical truth. There’s a lot of confusion circling around in Christian circles lately, even with strong believers. But this is an age-old problem which is why the Bible speaks so clearly about this. Let’s be careful not to follow after man’s wisdom, empty philosophies, and rabbit trails that do...