Every week there’s more that we could fear in the world and while fear and anxiety are real human emotions we all feel at times; the bible repeatedly tells us not to fear. Therefore most decisions made in fear are inferior decisions to what’s best. You will be encouraged by this raw episode on a difficult subject for so many. If you love it, please share it! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Just because children feel loved, it doesn’t necessarily mean they feel valuable. Being loved is part of it, but there’s so much more parents can be doing on an ongoing basis. Get practical insights so that your children grow up feeling important and valuable with a vision towards helping others. Suicide rates are skyrocketing among teenagers today. Tune in today to get four tips on helping your children feel valuable. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Initiate times for your family to reflect on their experiences; whether it’s while driving home from church, after spending time with friends, being out in public, during family trials, or after vacations. What was good, how did God show up, what was challenging, and what can be improved? Your children will be launching into a pessimistic world, but we don’t want our children to be pessimistic right? Well, what are they learning by your example and are you helping them remember the good by way of open discussion? The Tolpins do this often and you can too! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

We believe a marriage relationship is either growing or waning and it’s usually only growing if we purpose to nourish it. This episode is full of ideas to further grow your marriage relationship and a strong marriage is important to equip confident Christian kids for an uncertain world. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

There are tons of practical insights in this episode to help the team in your marriage regardless of if you are thriving or hurting in this area right now. The Tolpins discuss breaking the chains of bad communication, making plans together that use each other's gifts and so much more. God put you together and He wants your marriage to glorify Him. This will help you nourish your marriage to an even better place. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

The Tolpins get candid about their marriage dynamics over the last twenty-three years and Isaac’s recent health episode has reminded them of how important it is to nourish the fun in your marriage. They give practical tips and biblical encouragement that you can use right now to bring more fun to your marriage. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

This a question all parents should ask themselves. What if it happens to you? We aren’t to live in fear, be we are to live with purpose. Will your children have seen an example of loving Jesus and living out the great commission? Will they have seen a loving marriage? Is there anyone you need to forgive or ask for forgiveness from? We discuss all of this and much more in this episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

As the global elites further try and control the world and move it towards ungodly ends, it’s important to see the trends so we understand what we should be doing with our children to equip them for a very different future they will be launching into. The Tolpins discuss this and give practical insights backed by scripture. When your children are leading their own families someday, will they react in fear like we’ve seen so many do these last few years, or will they stand firm in the faith and for what’s right? You have a massive influence while they are young to equip them! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

It’s hard to understand the power of the gospel if our children don’t fully understand sin and its consequences. This episode will encourage you to slow down and have the needed deeper conversations with your children that lead to repentance and real forgiveness towards others too. We don’t want to launch prideful Christians who don’t share the gospel. We all want to launch children that have a significant appreciation for what Jesus did on the cross for them, and desire for others to be saved too. How you address sin in your home on an ongoing basis can make a real difference. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Do you have good discernment? Equipping confident Christian children in today’s world requires really strong spiritual discernment to do it well. This episode will help you understand where you’re really at with this and gives practical insights into strengthening this area of your parenting. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations