COURAGEOUS PARENTING

Will your kids stand up for Jesus when it costs them something? Many kids raised in Christian homes truly believe, but when the pressure comes, they stay quiet. In this episode, we talk about why protecting your children isn't enough, and how to give them real experiences standing firm for their faith before they leave your home. We start by defining what persecution is (and what it isn't), then talk about the balance between protecting your kids and building their resilience. From there, we share three things every family can do to raise children with courageous faith, including stories from our own family. In this episode: • What persecution is, and what it's not (1 Peter 4:14–16) • The balance between protecting your kids and building resilience • How to encourage courage in your family: be it, coach it, and keep growing (1 Corinthians 11:1) • Doing things that take courage, even when they attract persecution (1 Samuel 17:34–37) • Ridding your family of people-pleasing and the fear of man (John 12:42–43) 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on raising faith-filled kids in a hostile culture. 📖 Get the Courageous Parenting book: becourageousministry.org/book 🤝 Companies we love and use: Previnex vitamins the Tolpins use and love, get 15% off using code CP15 at previnex.com REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q04n6bxv0 CTC Math: https://ctcmath.com/

Protecting your kids from harmful media isn’t enough. If you don’t also equip them, they’ll indulge in all the wrong things as teenagers. In this episode, we show you how to raise kids who choose high media standards for themselves. AI and online algorithms are now experts at influencing anyone who spends enough time online, and that includes your children. Whether you have littles, middles, or bigs, we share the few key principles every child needs to learn so they can handle screens, social media, and entertainment wisely, even when you’re not watching. If you feel like things need to change in your home, you’ll love our step-by-step guide to running a family meeting to reset your media standards and get the whole family on board. In this episode: • Why protecting without equipping backfires in the teen years • How algorithms and AI shape your kids’ hearts and habits • The core principles to instill in littles, middles, and bigs • How to run a family meeting to recalibrate your media standards • How to get your kids to embrace better standards for themselves #ChristianParenting #ScreenTime #CourageousParenting 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on raising faith-filled kids in a hostile culture. 📖 Get the Courageous Parenting book: becourageousministry.org/book 🤝 Companies we love and use: Previnex vitamins the Tolpins use and love, get 15% off using code CP15 at previnex.com REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q04n6bxv0 CTC Math: https://ctcmath.com/

Do you find it hard to read your Bible? Do you want to grow closer to God but feel stuck? In this episode, we share five things to do when you feel spiritually dry. As parents, you are the lid on your children’s spiritual growth. Many of us are busier than we should be, and if we’re honest, not all of that busyness is productive. We can believe in God, and even love Him, yet still lack the motivation to learn from Him. If you take this episode to heart, we believe it will reignite your walk with the Lord. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on raising faith-filled kids in a hostile culture. 📖 Get the Courageous Parenting book: becourageousministry.org/book 🤝 Companies we love and use: Previnex vitamins the Tolpins use and love, get 15% off using code CP15 at previnex.com REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q04n6bxv0 CTC Math: https://ctcmath.com/ Tags: spiritual dryness, spiritually dry, feeling far from God, how to read the Bible, Bible reading, daily devotions, quiet time, growing closer to God, spiritual growth, spiritual disciplines, prayer life, busy parents, Christian parenting, biblical parenting, discipling your kids, raising godly children, leading by example, Christian fatherhood, Christian motherhood, faith-filled family, Be Courageous Ministry, Courageous Parenting podcast

Every parent wants their kids to have a good name. But there’s a fine line between building a strong reputation and becoming a people pleaser. In this episode, we look at what Scripture says about both: why a good name is worth more than riches, and why the fear of man is a trap. We share six areas to focus on, some unexpected but vital. Don’t raise kids who live for applause. Raise kids who live for God, and let the reputation follow. Get practical insights for every season of parenting. Subscribe for more from Be Courageous. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on raising faith-filled kids in a hostile culture. 📖 Get the Courageous Parenting book: becourageousministry.org/book 🤝 Companies we love and use: Previnex vitamins the Tolpins use and love, get 15% off using code CP15 at previnex.com REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q04n6bxv0 CTC Math: https://ctcmath.com/

The enemy has used Halloween to create confusion, division, and even desensitize God’s people from evil! Hear me out, it’s something many churches don’t take a hard stance on. We understand that taking a stance against participating in Halloween in the traditional sense will likely cause you to experience persecution. In fact, you may be fearful of causing division in your marriage, in your family, with your friends, and even in your church community! We get it because we have been there. There was a time over 23 years ago when we walked through this exact same crossroad with our conviction. In fact, I remember being told by a pastor’s wife and a large group leader that I was being too ‘black and white.’ Yes, I received persecution from church leadership! Over the years, God continued to grow our conviction, and even prompted more and more scripture to become illuminated in regards to calling evil what it is and seeing one of the greatest deceptions in the greater church which we believe has impacted why so many young people are leaving the faith/church by 18! We must live what we believe, like the disciples, follow Jesus and be willing to suffer and be persecuted for it. Let’s just read the Bible together, see what God has to say about things that are often associated with the American holiday of Halloween which obviously stems from pagan roots, urban legends, and plays a strong role influencing the culture of American stores, decorations, and traditions from the end of July- Oct! You cannot deny scripture, yet so many christians will just take the easy road and call names like “legalistic” or “judgmental” in their defense of participating and condemning those who simply have an honest conviction by the Holy Spirit! Join us for this timely episode where we dive deep into what to teach your children and how to equip them to discern spirits, call evil evil rather than good, and how to reclaim October 31st as a “day the Lord has made.” As Christians, we must be challenged to grow in our understanding of how the Word of God applies to our every day life. If you are not being exhorted or challenged to grow by the leadership in your church, then you have hit a lid in growth. If you are a leader in your church, I exhort you to rise up, “Awake O, Sleeper and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Eph. 5:14 Leaders will be held accountable by God for what they teach. That applies to leaders in a church as well as each of us who are parents. What we teach is not just what we say, it’s not just listening to what the Pastor preaches, it’s also about living out what we say we believe by what we do. Please read James 3:1! If you are struggling with holding on to your traditions, fun childhood memories, to the point of even being willing to create division with a spouse who doesn’t want to participate, we must exhort you that you likely have made an idol out of Halloween. Definition of Idolatry according to Webster’s 1828 dictionary: : the worship of a physical object as a god : immoderate attachment or devotion to something If your devotion and personal attachment to this holiday or traditional practices of it are causing division in your marriage, family, friendships, and community, you have made it an idol. We know what God’s word says about idols. The triune God alone deserves that pedestal in our life. Pumpkin Gospel Object Lesson Handout Scripture Verses for Handing out Candy Other Podcast Episodes and Articles we have done on this topic: When they Knock, Will You Answer - Courageous Mom Redeeming Halloween Resources - Courageous Mom Engaging But Not Encouraging Halloween- Courageous Mom Should Christians Celebrate Halloween Ep. 39 Navigating Halloween as a Christian Parent - Ep. 372 The Desensitization of Evil- Hold the Line on Halloween Ep. 317 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on raising faith-filled kids in a hostile culture. 📖 Get the Courageous Parenting book: becourageousministry.org/book 🤝 Companies we love and use: Previnex vitamins the Tolpins use and love, get 15% off using code CP15 at previnex.com REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q04n6bxv0 CTC Math: https://ctcmath.com/