How’d You Do It? - Stories of Raising Children in the Faith

Welcome to Episode 008 of How'd You Do It!What happens to a family when the "tough love" of a father meets the reality of a life-threatening diagnosis? In this episode, Keith and Keli Moon share their journey through 33 years of marriage, including the harrowing two-year battle with cancer that began when Keith was just 40 years old.Keith opens up about how facing his own mortality transformed his parenting style from strict expectations to a mission of unconditional, Christ-like love. Keli shares her perspective on "refining" the unique spirits of their three children and the beauty of finding a "rebirth" in marriage after the kids have left the nest.Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 007 of How'd You Do It!After two marriages, two divorces, and raising six children across multiple states, Debi reflects on decades of parenting marked by faith, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom. She shares what it meant to be the steady presence in her family through divorce, single motherhood, and children making choices she could not control. With honesty and grace, she explores the tension between commitment and agency, why consistency mattered more than perfection, and how she learned that when teaching isn’t possible, love still is.Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 006 of How'd You Do It!After raising five children in ten years, Kenny and Angie Dibble sit down to discuss how their parenting evolved from rigid discipline to a philosophy of "high expectations and high love". They share candid stories about their greatest weaknesses, including being "yellers" early on, and how they learned to value their children's individuality over conformity. They open up about navigating complex challenges, from children leaving the church to coming out, and the vital lesson that while beliefs may change, "love never left".Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 005 of How'd You Do It!Craig and Carrie Decker open up about their 19-year journey to become a sealed family and the parenting philosophies that kept them close. They discuss the decision to value "experiences over things," choosing adventures like Alaskan fishing trips and zip-lining over material gifts to build lasting bonds. Tune in to hear how they turned their home into the ultimate "hangout spot" to keep their teenagers safe and instilled the powerful rule that their family will never quit on each other.Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 004 of How'd You Do It!Howard and Gail Rouse open up about their journey raising three children (including twins!) and the lessons they learned along the way. They discuss the importance of consistency, the value of "suffering" together on family adventures, and why they chose rugged road trips over luxury resorts. Tune in to hear their touching advice on how to connect individually with each child—whether through hiking or Hallmark movies.Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 003 of How'd You Do It!After spending 40 years raising six children in the wilds of Alaska , Jamie and Geneil share the wisdom they’ve gained from five decades of parenting. In this heartwarming conversation, they discuss their evolution from being "strict" young parents to learning that love and consistency matter more than perfection. They open up about navigating rebellious teenage years , the spiritual experience of hearing their unborn child’s cry , and how to maintain strong relationships even when children choose a different path. Now in their 70s, they reflect on why, despite the challenges, "nothing can be equaled to parenting".Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 002 of How'd You Do It!After nearly 29 years of marriage and raising five children, Jay and Jenn sit down to discuss how their parenting evolved from "intense" strictness to a relationship-first approach. They open up about the critical shift from enforcing rules to teaching principles, the value of teaching work ethic through manual labor , why they learned to step back and let natural consequences flow and much more!Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 001 of How'd You Do It!Scott and Debra are good friends of mine. They were kind enough to share their raw, emotional of story of raising 5 awesome children.

Welcome to How’d You Do It? I’m Chris Koerner and this is a practical, story based podcast for parents who want to raise their kids in the gospel and not quit on their faith. Along with my wife Jessie on some episodes, I talk with real parents who kept going. Not perfect parents. Just honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do again.If you’re trying to do the right thing for your family and want real examples from people who’ve been there, this show is for you.