COURAGEOUS PARENTING

The change you desire for your family is largely dependent on your hunger to learn and grow. The more you grow, the healthier your family becomes. Why is that? Because it’s really hard to influence people to where you haven’t been. So what do you want changed in your family? The next question should be, “how do I need to grow to influence the change I desire?” You have so much more influence than you might realize, but we all need to keep learning and growing to cultivate a thriving family in these uncertain times. Your influence matters! This episode will encourage and motivate you to take your next steps.Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Should churches adapt something different on that day? How should Christian parents navigate halloween? These are all great questions and Isaac and Angie Tolpin take you to the scriptures in answering them with a compelling argument on why we shouldn’t participate in Halloween but instead see the opportunity to stand firm in the faith and look different than the world on that day. For your children to exercise the muscle of going against the grain with you while they are in your home even when Christians around you are doing things differently. There is a spiritual battle and the enemy wants to perpetuate spiritual confusion. The enemy rejoices in 65% or more of Christians celebrating halloween. Christians should be saying not me and my home!! But are there ways we can be evangelistic on October 31st?  Absolutely and the Tolpins cover those as well. Be ready to be challenged and encouraged in this episode.Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Have you ever struggled with feeling like a failure or fear of failure, discontentment, anxiety or worry, depression, defeat, or discouragement as a Mother? I truly believe that what we do as Moms, serving our families, and discipling our children, is not only one way you can join God in participating in the Great Commission, but if you are a Mom, it is your calling to do it intentionally for the glory of Christ! That being said, because you are in ministry, the enemy is and will target you. That’s right, if you are a Mom, you are in a spiritual battle and have an enemy. God uses broken and contrite hearts in ministry (Psalm 51), so being broken vessels is the most useful to God, but we must not stop ministering because of our brokenness. Peter denied Christ 3 times, THREE, and then 50 days later preached the first sermon every given post Jesus’ ascension at Pentacost. God needs us Moms to be humble, but also filled with the Holy Spirit, courageous and resolute in our mission–unwilling to stop for the sake of the cross! Join me, Angie Tolpin, for some biblical encouragement in our roles as mothers! This is a must listen to! Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

When your children grow up and get married, it’s a glorious life milestone, and we get to witness our children grow up to move into the next season and journey in their lives, which will likely span their lifetime! It’s awesome, but the fallen world has completely influenced the reputation and expectations one has of the Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, so much so that none of us likely want to be one, yet we all will be one day, Lord willing. When I say we don’t want to be one, what I mean is that we don’t want to be viewed the way the world views these roles within a family!! Well, as biblical people, let’s reclaim this wonderful position and role in the family with grace, confidence, and truth! Join us for this lively conversation where we look at the role of the family parents when their children marry, leave, and cleave, as well as what the Bible teaches regarding what we could call one another, rather than MIL and FIL! Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Erika Kirk offering forgiveness during her husband's ceremony speech was powerful, but also a useful example to use in teaching your children about the gospel and forgiveness. This episode goes deep into biblical forgiveness with practical insights and scriptures you can use with your children. It also gives you an example with scriptures to share the gospel with your children as well. When you use a real world example of someone exemplifying biblical truth with your children, it’s impactful. So don’t miss this opportunity and get the encouragement and practical wisdom in how to have these conversations with your family. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Just days ago Isaac and Angie’s daughter Megan just said “I WILL!”  Join them for this candid behind the scenes episode where they discuss what they have learned in parenting kids to grow up and leave and cleave, as well as sharing some special thoughts about what life will be like with another girl launched. They share stories, tears, joy, and what they have learned about parenting olders in a way that both intends to lead and protect while also not overstepping control and letting them lean into Christ rather than being co-dependent on us!  HINT: It’s all about discipleship when they are younger and their relationship they have cultivated when they were younger. Angie also shares the topic titles that she had been teaching their daughter leading up to her wedding day, as well as wisdom regarding “rules of engagement” for purposefully protecting family relationships within family and with new family. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Companies we love who sponsor the show:Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book  “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Is it possible to pursue marriage in a biblical way today? ABSOLUTELY and we are overjoyed by Megan and Shawn honoring their parents and the Lord as they approach their wedding day. You will hear their engagement story, their convictions on purity and why, and the wisdom they share for why it’s so worth it to do it God’s way. If you don’t have a strong conviction for how Christian dating should work for your children, neither will they as it’s extremely counter-cultural. This episode will encourage you and give you ideas you can incorporate into your own parenting.Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Companies we love who sponsor the show:Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book  “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

The discussion revolves around equipping children with biblical perspectives on tough issues, notably Charlie Kirk's assassination. Insights on nurturing resilience and courage in the next generation are explored. The hosts emphasize the need for authentic Christianity in parenting and the importance of faith amidst societal pressures. They advocate for open communication, as well as teaching values of courage and self-sacrifice. Other topics include the role of personal faith in parenting and the significance of forgiveness and emotional connections within the family.

What does it actually look like for young people to honor God in dating for the purpose of marriage? Megan Tolpin and her fiancee Shawn come on the show with Isaac and Angie giving a behind the scenes look and perspectives as they’ve been living it out biblically. While they both were wondering if they were going to be able to find the right person, God had them both turn to trusting the Lord in a stronger way and serving Him with their lives instead of finding a spouse in their own strength. It was only then that the Lord brought them together, but they didn’t even date for three months while being friends first. Here about the meetings Shawn had with Tolpin’s as his relationship with Megan was strengthening and get the wisdom you need as you prepare to navigate leading your children when the time comes. Be ready to be encouraged by their Godly example driven by their own deep personal convictions of obeying God as they approach marriage together. ScripturesProverbs 3:4-6Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Companies we love who sponsor the show:Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book  “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Motherhood isn’t easy, but it is  worthy, valuable, and important. Moms today are inundated with lies stemming from a secular worldview and many might even describe their journey in motherhood as drowning in unmet expectations and failures. Not only are Moms tempted to fall into the trap of these cultural strongholds but they are also being led astray into wayward parenting philosophies of the day, finding they had “traded one yolk for another” and are realizing that the pendulum swing is not a fun ride but rather leaving them bound to a new form of legalism called gentle parenting, conscious parenting, or the like which put a pressure on parents to fulfill a whole new set of expectations to attain the title of “perfect parent.” Join Angie Tolpin (mom of 9) and Abbie Halberstadt (mom of 10) for a lively AND HONEST conversation about motherhood, discussing many topics covered in Abbie’s newly released book, “You Bet Your Stretch Marks.”THIS EPISODE WILL SURELY BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EVERY MOM IN ANY STAGE OR SEASON OF MOTHERING. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Companies we love who sponsor the show:BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageousCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations