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Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as we seek to answer your questions to equip you to help the kids that God has placed in your care to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter so that they can understand the truth of the Christian worldview.
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What should we do when our children don’t like or struggle to accept a biblical teaching? In this episode, Elizabeth walks through a real-life question from a parent of a preteen who loves animals and wrestles with the idea that humans have greater value. Together, we explore four practical steps parents can take when their kids push back against or wrestle with biblical truth—steps that help us guide them with patience, compassion, and confidence in God’s Word.
How do we guide our kids when they’ve been hurt by something someone else has said? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares five biblical questions to help both parents and children process hurtful words. You’ll learn how to discern truth from misunderstanding, anchor hearts in God’s Word, and respond with forgiveness and grace.
A sober, Scripture-anchored guide for parents: how to talk with your kids about Charlie Kirk’s assassination and how to form children who love the truth, resist fear, and are not ashamed of the gospel.
In this episode, Elizabeth reviews the new children’s movie Light of the World. She shares strengths, weaknesses, and age considerations, then provides parents with practical conversation starters and Scripture passages to use if they choose to see the movie with their children. Discover how to help your kids evaluate the film’s message through the lens of God’s Word and point them to the truth of the gospel.
In today’s episode, Elizabeth answers a parent’s question: “My son asks nonstop for new toys—how do I gently fight against consumerism as a parent?” Together we’ll explore how to get to the root issue of coveting, set healthy boundaries around wants, and intentionally cultivate gratitude in our children. Learn practical strategies and biblical truths that will help your family grow in contentment and joy in Christ rather than in things.
Is your heart burdened by the age-and-stage model in many churches that separates families instead of uniting them? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares five biblical and practical steps for approaching church leaders with humility, wisdom, and a willingness to be part of the change. Whether you’re longing for a family ministry or simply desire to see more life-on-life discipleship in your church, this episode equips you with principles that honor church leadership and foster true community.
Does your child get scared or overwhelmed by age-appropriate movies, shows, or audiobooks? In this episode, Elizabeth shares practical strategies and biblical wisdom for walking with highly sensitive children. Instead of trying to “toughen them up,” we’ll explore how to guide our kids toward loving God and others through the media they encounter. From Scripture memory to small, practical steps for engaging with stories, you’ll be equipped to help your child trust God in moments of fear.Resources Mention:- Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design (Elizabeth’s upcoming book) - https://godsgooddesign.com- 6 Week Study Guide
How can you explain “You shall not commit adultery” to your children in a way that’s truthful, biblical, and age-appropriate? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares practical ways to address this commandment—whether or not your kids understand what sex is—and how to connect God’s command to His goodness and faithfulness.
How should we talk with our kids about drugs and alcohol? In this episode, Elizabeth explores how Christian parents can approach this tough topic through the lens of Creation, Fall, and Redemption. You’ll learn how to help your children understand God’s good design, how sin distorts that design, and how only Jesus brings true peace, joy, and contentment—something no substance can ever provide.
What do we tell our daughters when they feel left out of church leadership roles? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks how to explain male and female roles in the church in a way that affirms the value and purpose of every child. She offers a biblical lens to help children understand design, dignity, and the beauty of God's intentional roles for both men and women in the body of Christ.
In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz responds to a parent's heartfelt question: How can I teach my young child to love others while standing firm in biblical truth—especially when classmates have same-sex parents? Elizabeth addresses both the practical concerns of school environments that promote unbiblical views and offers a clear, loving framework for equipping children to recognize God's good design, understand sin’s distortion, and respond with kindness without compromise.
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks practical, age-specific strategies from The Anxious Generation to help reduce anxiety and mental illness in children and preteens. These solutions align beautifully with the biblical worldview. Tune in to learn how to support your child’s emotional and spiritual development by leaning into God’s design for relationships and responsibility.
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores the second key factor contributing to rising anxiety and mental illness in today’s youth: underprotection in the virtual world. Drawing from The Anxious Generation, she explains the devastating impact of a phone-based childhood, highlighting four major harms: social deprivation, sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, and addiction. Elizabeth unpacks each issue through a biblical lens and encourages parents to be intentional about how digital media shapes their children’s hearts, minds, and relationships.
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores why rates of anxiety and mental illness are rising among children and teens. Drawing insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, she uncovers how overprotection in the real world is pushing kids into "defend mode"—a posture of fear rather than healthy discovery. Elizabeth compares these findings to the biblical worldview, revealing that when we remove all risk, we hinder our children from fulfilling their God-given calling to exercise dominion over creation. Tune in to learn how to shift your parenting from overprotecting to equipping.
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores Pixar’s latest film, Elio, and unpacks three key biblical worldview conversations parents can have with their children after watching the movie. From sacrificial love to loneliness and the evidence for intelligent design, Elizabeth helps equip Christian parents to turn movie time into discipleship opportunities. Whether or not you decide to take your children to see Elio, this episode provides rich guidance in training kids to think biblically about the stories they see.
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores How to Train Your Dragon through a biblical lens, offering three discipleship-rich conversations parents can have with their kids after watching the film. She walks through why children long for their parents' approval, how unique giftings strengthen a community, and how to discern our true enemies according to Scripture. Whether or not you choose to watch the film, this episode will equip you with gospel-centered tools to help your children think biblically and critically about the media they engage with.
Is holding hands okay before marriage? What about kissing? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through how to think biblically about physical intimacy before marriage. While the Bible doesn’t give a checklist of do’s and don'ts, it gives us clear principles to apply—like honoring others as image bearers and avoiding even the appearance of sexual immorality. Learn how to guide your children in understanding God’s good design for sex and how to prepare them for making wise choices long before they begin dating.
In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz tackles a profound question: "How do I help my children understand eternity when they’re afraid we won’t be a family in heaven?" With biblical clarity and practical guidance, Elizabeth unpacks the difference between heaven and the new earth, explains what Scripture truly says about eternity, and offers three practical steps for easing our children’s fears.
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how to make wise decisions when Scripture doesn’t provide direct commands. Using school choice as a practical example, she walks through three key questions rooted in biblical wisdom. You'll also learn how to guide your children through everyday decisions—like how to spend birthday money—in a way that honors God. Perfect for Christian parents seeking to disciple their children in wisdom and discernment.
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz guides parents through three biblical conversations they can have with their children after watching Lilo and Stitch. While she doesn’t endorse movie viewing decisions, Elizabeth offers deep and meaningful talking points for those who do choose to watch the film as a family. Discover how to guide your children in understanding human nature, the value of family, and what it truly means to love someone—with Scripture as your anchor.
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