COURAGEOUS PARENTING

Raising Biblically Strong & Submissive Daughters

Feminism has seeped into the church and ruined the perspective of what being a strong woman is supposed to be. Likewise, the concept of being submissive has had a bad reputation for a long time. Tune in as we discuss the importance of raising biblically strong and submissive daughters with our daughter, Megan.

Marriage Tips for Thriving During Postpartum

Postpartum is one of the hardest seasons in a mom's life, yet one of the least taught on. Many women struggle through what should be precious time with their babies. Join us as we teach practical tips for couples on how to thrive during postpartum.

Will Your Kids Discover You Are A Hypocrite?

Tips to a Thriving Marriage & Stories on our 20th Anniversary

Your marriage has a direct influence on your kids and who they will become. The best gift you can give your kids is a strong, thriving, God-centered marriage! Tune in as we share tips for a thriving marriage and stories on our 20th anniversary.

Do Christians Who Commit Suicide Go To Heaven?

Suicide is growing and becoming more of an epidemic every day. Opinions are being shared as truths and souls are put at risk because of it. Tune in to our podcast to hear scripture and biblical truth regarding the topic of suicide.

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

The debate of whether Christians should celebrate Halloween is a hot one indeed and is easily settled by God’s truth found in the Bible. In this episode we share our journey through navigating Gods will for Christians regarding Halloween and ways to bring him glory without participating in the darkness.

4 Keys To Thriving During Transitions

Life is full of trials and transition periods, how we handle those trials determines whether we will grow or not. Tune in as we share 4 keys to thriving during transitions For show notes, scriptures, and resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

12 Signs That You Have A Child-Centered Home

A child-centered home leads to entitled and disobedient children creating problematic parenting. Join us as we share 12 signs that you may have a child-centered home, and how to avoid it. For show notes, scriptures, and resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Are There Good Spiritual Reasons For Putting Your Kids In School?

Why good intentions aren't good enough for your kid's education and wellbeing. Join in as Isaac and Angie discuss the four most common spiritual reasons Christian's are placing their kid's education in the hands of people they disagree with and why it's backfiring. For more resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

11 Reasons Why We Homeschool Despite Initial Doubts

Whether you homeschool, are thinking about it, or don't at all, this is an important episode to think about. Isaac and Angie are candid about their initial reluctance and now after 15 years of doing it share 11 reasons why they have stayed committed to educating their kids. For more resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Talking To Your Kids About Sex

If you don't talk to them way before it's needed, they will learn about it all the wrong ways before you get to it. The best way isn't about one big conversation, it's about an ongoing and changing conversation based on their age. For notes, scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/

How A Competitive Spirit Can Destroy Sibling Relationships

Parenting takes consistent focused effort otherwise your kids will be sucked into the pressure of culture. A competitive spirit can be incredibly destructive if you allow it to exist. Even well-intentioned families often fail to realize they are actually nourishing it. This is an important conversation to help you influence great sibling relationships in your family. For more resources go to https://courageousparenting.com

Are You Making Your Family An Idol?

This is more common than most think and has devastating marriage and legacy consequences. Join a candid conversation that's rarely talked about and you will be encouraged to audit yourself too. Every marriage will benefit from this episode and get practical insights you can use and questions to discuss with your spouse. For more resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Family Vision Questions Every Married Couple Should Discuss

If your marriage isn't aligned, parenting will fall behind. We invite you into our own marriage conversation we are having right now, discussing three vital questions. Every marriage should have this conversation and when you listen you will see why. We also reveal our initiatives for this year as an example. For more resources, show notes, scriptures and video of this session go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Why Higher Expectations Of Your Babysitter Are Necessary

A must watch if you have or are looking for babysitters. There are so many things you can do to make sure this is an additive experience for your kids and in today's world, there are vital protections you must make too. For resources mentioned, show notes, video and scriptures go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Ceremonies - Parenting With Purpose

Isaac & Angie interview their teenagers in this episode! If you understand the power of doing a Manhood & Womanhood ceremony for your kids when they are young adults, it will help you have a practical vision of what to do in parenting your kids today. Learn how they have used the power of ceremony in calling out the man and woman in their teenagers. They have had this vision since their oldest kids were young. You will also find out how to get a template of the Manhood and Womanhood Declarat...

A Parenting Gap Wreaking Havoc On Our Kids Souls

This one parenting tool is often missed but should be woven into the daily fabric of your parenting. It's necessary to launch confident Christian kids in today's world and unfortunately doesn't get used well enough. You will get practical insights using this tool by age group. Get ready to be encouraged, challenged and better equipped to do your most important work! For notes, scriptures, resources & video go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Spiritual Leadership, Practical Tips For Fathers

If fathers don't lead spiritually the chances of launching Godly children greatly diminishes. You see well-intentioned Christian families in droves losing their kids hearts to today's culture. This is an encouraging "Fathers Day" episode with practical wisdom for Dad's to deepen their efforts in leading their families spiritually. Angie interviews Isaac revealing his background and process of leading their own family. This will have an impact on every Dad who tunes in and will be a powerful ...

How To Overcome Anger In Your Parenting

Don't underestimate the negative influence your anger has on your kids. Get the relevant Biblical wisdom on overcoming anger and leading your kids towards self-control by your own example. Angie gives a powerful example of how to handle the car ride when the kids are yelling. You won't expect her response. Tune in and get ready to be challenged. For show notes, scriptures, and links to resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Discussion With Aaron & Jennifer Smith on "How To Have A Marriage After God"

Join the lively conversation with special guests Aaron & Jennifer Smith, whose marriage ministry has impacted millions of people. We discuss practical insights to grow your marriage, but going beyond that to how to use your combined gifts so your marriage has Kingdom impact. Their book "Marriage After God" launches today, join the movement at https://marriageaftergod.com/ and buy this worthy book that every Christian marriage needs. For show notes and resources go to https://courageousparen...

Why & How To Keep Your Kids In Church Service With You

Courageous parenting isn't easy, but the decisions that take courage, in reflection were the most important. This episode challenges how most kids experience church, but if most kids are leaving the church when they launch, shouldn't we take a deep look at their experience? We will never hold back in sharing what we've seen equips confident Christian kids ready to stand strong in an uncertain world even if it's unpopular. For show notes, scriptures, and links to things mentioned go to htt...

Why Normal Christian Parenting Isn't Working

This is the raw truth on equipping confident Christian kids willing to stand against the pressures of culture. The wind of mediocrity is stronger than ever requiring parents to respond with a stronger Biblical effort than ever with their parenting approach. Isaac and Angie deliver unapologetically and it isn't a feel-good episode, but it's essential for all Christian parents. SHARE THIS EPISODE as it's a needed wake-up call for believers. For the show notes, video, and resources mentioned in...

Don't Raise Modern Day Pharisees

In this episode Isaac and Angie discuss what a Pharisee is and the characteristics to look out for in your kids to see if they are becoming a modern-day pharisee. It's also a good check to see if you embody any of these characteristics yourself. The biggest turn off to young people are hypocrites which is a major Pharisee characteristic. Click here to get the FREE [Courageous Parenting Workshop] (https://events.genndi.com/register/818182175026316034/8fc47652df) Here's info about the trans...

How To Keep Dating Your Spouse While You Have Kids

The number one parenting tip is to nourish your marriage. You will learn the 3 kinds of date nights every marriage should do, tips to revitalizing your marriage, and more as Isaac and Angie dive into this important topic. For FREE parenting workshop and other resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

How To Raise Kids In A Social Media World

This is the first generation being raised with cell phones and social media. Whoever thinks they can parent based on what's been done in the past will experience greater challenges in their kids. Social media can be a good thing or extremely dangerous and you are the difference maker! For access to the FREE Courageous Parenting Workshop mentioned go to COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM.

The Overlooked Sin That Will Destroy Your Marriage & Legacy

We dig into an overlooked sin that is slowly eroding marriages and adding to parenting challenges in the teenage years if not dealt with early on. You will quickly discover if your family struggles with this and know what to do to fix it. If you are an intentional parent, this is a must listen. For show notes, the FREE Parenting Workshop and Parenting Mentor Program go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Our Biggest Parenting Mistakes & Failures

A raw episode as we share our biggest parenting mistakes and give practical insights on what we learned from it. We go deep into 7 failures that are sure to help you in your parenting journey. For show notes, scriptures, link to FREE Workshop, and information about the PARENTING MENTOR PROGRAM go to https://courageousparenting.com/

How To Make Easter A Faith Growing Experience For Your Kids

If you ask your kids "What is Easter about?", what will they say? Normal Easter traditions can be good as long as they also get the real point about Easter. This episode gives you lots of practical examples and resources to help you make Easter a faith growing experience. For a full resource list, notes, scriptures and information about the Parenting Mentor Program go to https://courageousparenting.com/

How Christian Parents Should Evaluate Education Choices: Public, Private, Homeschool

Regardless of your education choices, this will be a challenging but important episode for all Christian parents as we must be thinking Biblically so we win the spiritual battle for the hearts of our kids. It takes an adjusted parenting strategy based on the choices you make as education is an important part of discipleship. In this episode, you will learn 5 things to take into account as you make your decisions. For show notes, scripture list, and FREE COURAGEOUS PARENTING WORKSHOP got to C...

Family Bible Time Simplified - Exactly What To Do

How to teach the Bible to your kids. We can't expect our kids to obey what they don't know and it's your job to make sure they know who God is and what He expects from them. Consistently teaching your kids the Bible will transform your parenting effectiveness. This episode will teach you exactly what to do; Ideas on when to do it, how to do it, and engage your kids in the process. It's never too late to start infusing the word of God into the hearts of your kids. For the notes, scripture li...

Raising Strong Daughters, Not Feminists

If you don't reveal the ungodly truths behind the feminist movement, your kids may fall for its lies. Raising strong Biblically minded daughters takes proactive effort in the midst of the deceitfulness of things like "Self-love", "The Future is Female", and an ongoing effort to disrespect and disregard manhood. In this episode, you will get the Biblical truth on feminism with parenting tips to raising strong daughters in today's world. For notes, scriptures, and information about the "Paren...

Are You Paralyzing Your Kids Spiritual Growth?

Five ways parents paralyze the spiritual growth of their kids are discussed in this episode. Unfortunately, too many kids leave the faith once they launch from well-intentioned Christian homes. This is a crucial conversation to have with your spouse if you want to launch confident Christian kids in today's uncertain world. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program

How To Cultivate A Teachable Heart

A teachable heart makes parenting easier, but it's not easy to cultivate a teachable heart. It's one of those few worthy constant efforts every parent needs to make. If you want obedient kids, if you want a peaceful home, if you want kids who want to learn about God, then they better want to learn from you. Get ready for another episode where Isaac and Angie hold nothing back to help you equip confident Christian kids in an uncertain world. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this epis...

Why Men Are Struggling To Lead Their Families Spiritually

Surprising reasons men are passive in leading their families spiritually. There is an attack against masculinity and it is impacting the confidence of men and negatively impacting God's purposes for the family. An important discussion for every marriage, as it is crucial we model for our children what we want for them when they are married. Find out the two key questions to ask your spouse and encourage God's design in your marriage. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode g...

Nourish The Gifts & Dreams In Your Spouse

Do you want your kids to replicate your marriage? Encouraging the gifts & dreams in your spouse is part of modeling what you want your kids to create in their own marriages. Your marriage health defines your parenting health. Listen in and get practical insights and stories in how to encourage the gifts and dreams of your spouse, with warnings too. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Pare...

Cultivating Strong Sibling Relationships

In this episode, we discuss how to prevent ageism by raising your kids who love, respect and enjoy doing life with their closest friends; their siblings. You will learn how to parent towards cultivating strong relationships and teamwork within your family No matter how old your kids are, this is a must listen for every parent. It's best to start young, but it's never too late to influence this with your kids. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageouspa...

How To Make God Real To Your Kids

We have 18 years to help our kids experience God, yet so many still fall away when they leave home. This episode gives you practical ways you can help your kids experience God. The desires of the world have a stronger pull than ever on young people, but it's still nothing compared to the power of God, but He put you in charge of Discipling your kids towards knowing and loving God. This episode gives you five areas you can help your kids experience that God is real with tons of practical ex...

Why Couples Don't Want More Kids

God says children are a blessing, while the world views them as a burden. Where do you stand and why? While God has a different plan for every family, Isaac and Angie cover 9 reasons why so many Christians don't want to have any more kids. Whether you are done having kids or not, this is an important episode as you think about your legacy and what you communicate in front of, or to your own children. Someday your kids will ask you about the "why" behind the decisions you've made and this di...

Don't Run The Parenting Race Alone

Do you feel like you are running the parenting race alone? It will be almost impossible to launch confident Christian kids without real Biblical community. If you aren't proactive in doing this well, your kid's peers will likely cause them to veer off course. Isaac and Angie discuss what real Biblical community looks like with the practical tips on how to cultivate it where you are. Who you spend time with, directly impacts who your kids spend time with. In their formative years and this ...

How to Parent Through Life Trials & Financial Struggles

This episode gets super personal as Isaac and Angie share the intimate struggles of parenting through miscarriage, almost losing their house, and a business failure with over $500,000 of debt following them. They warn parents to reject the philosophy, "Let Kids Be Kids," as they share counter-cultural, Biblical wisdom in how to parent through trials. This is essential wisdom, with nine Scripture references for all parents. You can tune-in wherever you listen to podcasts; as well and find ...

How to Raise Kids Who Respect Their Parents

Do your kids respect you? Do they roll their eyes or refuse to obey you? How you are parenting when they are young is either cultivating respectful or disrespectful kids. It doesn't just happen. In fact, it won't happen if your parenting looks like the majority. The great news is, this isn't difficult, but it does take doing the right few things consistently over a long period of time. In this episode, Isaac and Angie cover three practical and Biblical keys to raising kids who will respe...

Why Your Kids Won't Obey You

We begin to answer one of the most asked questions in parenting; how to raise obedient kids. Isaac & Angie discuss two vital and foundational aspects of training up obedient kids. Without these two keys, everything else you do will likely fail over-time. They speak from experience having 8 kids, from 3 months to 18 years old, and are seeing the fruit from their experience following the biblical parenting model. You will get the raw biblical truth and practical wisdom you need in this epi...

Creating Family Culture

Culture is the invisible force that drives behavior. There are a few important things you can do to establish and influence the right family culture that will have a big impact on your kids behavior this year and beyond. Find out the 3 steps you can take right now as parents to establish a breakthrough year in the areas of growth you see vital for your kids and family. As the new year is upon us, learn from Isaac & Angie who have 8 kids 3 months to 18 years and have seen fruitfulness follo...

Parent Visioneering for the New Year

If you are a parent, vision is required. Isaac and Angie discuss the importance of being a visionary as a parent and practical steps to take as we approach the New Year.