Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

Are you looking for ways to instill a love for reading in your kids—especially when they just don’t seem to enjoy it? Or do you struggle to keep up with your avid reader without spending every last second of your free time pre-reading all the books they want to read? Do you want to choose the best books for your family but feel overwhelmed about where to start? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Whitney Newby, as they discuss how parents can encourage a love for reading and offer some practical tips and guidance for choosing the best books for our families. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-250-raising-readers-with-whitney-newby *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Do you desire to honor God in how you discipline your children, but sometimes feel unsure—wondering when to discipline, when to hold back, or whether you’re doing it the right way? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss when it’s appropriate to discipline children and how to do it in loving ways that honor the Lord.   *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-249-the-why-when-how-of-biblical-discipline *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Are you sometimes unsure whether your discipline methods line up with what God’s Word actually teaches? Would you like to understand what the Bible really means by “the rod” and why God commands parents to use it carefully? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they break down what biblical discipline is and what parents should do when their kids don’t obey all the way, right away, and with a happy heart. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-248-what-is-biblical-discipline *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Are you trying to navigate how your role as a mom is shifting now that your little boy is stepping into his teen years? Are you wondering how to set healthy boundaries and offer the right freedoms without second-guessing every decision? Would you like insight to help you meet the needs of your teenage son in a way that draws him in instead of pushing him away? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Monica Swanson, as they share practical tips to guide and equip moms of teenage boys as they’re growing physically, spiritually, and emotionally. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-247-what-every-teenage-boy-needs-from-his-mom-with-monica-swanson   *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Does the idea of children obeying quickly and willingly seem unrealistic and maybe even unattainable in your home? Would you like to understand how to teach biblical obedience and why it’s important for your child’s heart and future? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they take a deeper look into the meaning of “All the way, right away, and with a happy heart” and why it’s important for children to obey in these ways. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-246-how-why-children-should-obey *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Does your child refuse to take no for an answer?  Do they challenge your authority with “why” questions or try to negotiate to get what they want? Could you use some help with how to handle the little lawyer in your living room? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can wisely address these forms of manipulation in ways that get to the heart. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-245-when-kids-push-back-on-no *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Have your kids ever asked a tough Bible question that caught you completely off guard—and left you scrambling for a response? Do you feel ill-equipped to explain stories involving warfare, slavery, or sexual sin in a way that's appropriate for young hearts and minds? Are you wondering how soon is too soon to talk about the “hard stuff” in Scripture? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, as they discuss some practical and biblical tips on how to navigate those tough conversations with truth, grace, and confidence. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-244-explaining-tough-bible-topics-to-kids-with-elizabeth-urbanowicz   *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Does your child never stop asking questions and it’s driving you batty? Is their constant show of impatience causing yours to run thin? Does hiding in your closet with a bag of oreos sound appealing right now? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can teach their children to use self-control and patience while asking questions and scriptures to encourage these virtues. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-243-impatient-kids-and-endless-questions *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Do you ever get the feeling that your child isn’t paying attention to anything you say? Do you ever pour your heart out for a solid 15 minutes only to hear, “huh?” Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what the Bible says about effective communication and what we can do to ensure that we’re talking in a way that encourages our children to listen. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-242-how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Would you like to pray more intentionally for your children, not just with your own words, but with the power and authority of God’s Word? Do you ever wonder what God’s will truly is for your child—and how to pray in alignment with it? Are you longing to move beyond surface-level prayers and step into deeper, Spirit-led intercession? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Toma Knight, as they share some practical examples of what praying scripture over our children might look like in our families. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-241-praying-scripture-over-your-children-with-Toma-Knight *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Do you wish you had more confidence and clarity in how to pray as a parent? Are you looking for a more meaningful way to cover your kids in prayer, beyond just “God, keep them safe”? Would you like to build a consistent habit of praying with power and purpose for your kids? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss some specifics the Bible teaches about how and what parents should pray for their children. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-240-foundations-of-a-praying-parent *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Do you ever wonder if your prayers for your children really matter, or if they’re making any difference at all? Would you like to feel more confident about praying for your child’s heart, their choices, and their future? Have you ever considered why God commands you, not just encourages you, to pray for your children in every season of their lives? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they help parents understand why prayer is the most powerful and effective thing they can do for their children.    *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-239-the-power-of-praying-for-your-kids *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Does your child struggle with being overly anxious and nothing you say or do seems to help? Are you looking for biblical guidance and practical tools to help calm your child’s anxious heart--and perhaps ease your own worries and well? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Julie Lowe, as they talk about how we can assess our kids’ anxiety and encourage them to turn to Jesus for help when they’re worried.   *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-238-helping-your-anxious-child-with-julie-lowe *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Do your kids have two speeds—“asleep” and “full blast”—and you’re wondering how to teach self-control without quenching their God-given spirit? Are you finding it tough to help your little ones listen and obey when they’re bouncing off the walls? Would you love some practical, peace-bringing strategies to help your high-energy kids settle down—without having to shout, bribe, or hide in the pantry? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss tips for helping kids transition smoothly from crazy to calm.   *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-237-helping-hyper-kids-find-their-calm *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER

Does your child resist sleep with everything they’ve got? Is your little one waking up before sunrise and refusing to settle back down? Are you desperate for practical ways to help your kids fall and stay asleep, or at least stay put when they can’t, so everyone can get the rest they need? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss ways that parents can be intentional in helping their kids develop healthy bedtime routines and good sleep habits. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-236-when-kids-wont-sleep *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER