COURAGEOUS PARENTING

Do you want your kids to replicate your marriage? Encouraging the gifts & dreams in your spouse is part of modeling what you want your kids to create in their own marriages. Your marriage health defines your parenting health. Listen in and get practical insights and stories in how to encourage the gifts and dreams of your spouse, with warnings too. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

In this episode, we discuss how to prevent ageism by raising your kids who love, respect and enjoy doing life with their closest friends; their siblings. You will learn how to parent towards cultivating strong relationships and teamwork within your family No matter how old your kids are, this is a must listen for every parent. It's best to start young, but it's never too late to influence this with your kids. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

We have 18 years to help our kids experience God, yet so many still fall away when they leave home. This episode gives you practical ways you can help your kids experience God. The desires of the world have a stronger pull than ever on young people, but it's still nothing compared to the power of God, but He put you in charge of Discipling your kids towards knowing and loving God. This episode gives you five areas you can help your kids experience that God is real with tons of practical examples. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program. We would love it if you gave us a 5-star review and shared this podcast too! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

God says children are a blessing, while the world views them as a burden. Where do you stand and why? While God has a different plan for every family, Isaac and Angie cover 9 reasons why so many Christians don't want to have any more kids. Whether you are done having kids or not, this is an important episode as you think about your legacy and what you communicate in front of, or to your own children. Someday your kids will ask you about the "why" behind the decisions you've made and this discussion will be helpful. God is the ultimate designer of every family and there is no judgment or condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There is truly beauty in His unique designs of each family. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program. We would love it if you gave us a 5-star review and shared this podcast too! Disclaimers: This message does not speak to those who are struggling with infertility and loss. Our hearts go out to those who have struggled for years to have children and have suffered greatly. We have lost a baby of our own and know the deep pain and heartache that brings. If you have suffered loss, Angie has written a lot on miscarriage and even shares her miscarriage testimony here on CourageousMom.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Do you feel like you are running the parenting race alone? It will be almost impossible to launch confident Christian kids without real Biblical community. If you aren't proactive in doing this well, your kid's peers will likely cause them to veer off course. Isaac and Angie discuss what real Biblical community looks like with the practical tips on how to cultivate it where you are. Who you spend time with, directly impacts who your kids spend time with. In their formative years and this matters big time!! Also covered in this podcast episode is: --How to choose biblical friendships and community --Why trust is so important --What biblical community looks like --Why most people fail to be vulnerable --Peer to peer relationships are powerful --How to model the right friendships for your kids --How to take your friendships deeper --The three kinds of friendships Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

This episode gets super personal as Isaac and Angie share the intimate struggles of parenting through miscarriage, almost losing their house, and a business failure with over $500,000 of debt following them. They warn parents to reject the philosophy, "Let Kids Be Kids," as they share counter-cultural, Biblical wisdom in how to parent through trials. This is essential wisdom, with nine Scripture references for all parents. You can tune-in wherever you listen to podcasts; as well and find this video and the show notes with Scripture references at https://courageousparenting.com/episodes/ Please share this to further the Courageous Parenting movement in equipping 1 million families to raise confident Christian kids in an uncertain world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Do your kids respect you? Do they roll their eyes or refuse to obey you? How you are parenting when they are young is either cultivating respectful or disrespectful kids. It doesn't just happen. In fact, it won't happen if your parenting looks like the majority. The great news is, this isn't difficult, but it does take doing the right few things consistently over a long period of time. In this episode, Isaac and Angie cover three practical and Biblical keys to raising kids who will respect you. There's some counter-intuitive wisdom even the most experienced parents are likely to glean from. You should expect your kids to obey and respect you because God expects it of them, but have you taught them what the bible says on this? You will be encouraged and get several powerful Scriptures you can teach your children as well. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

We begin to answer one of the most asked questions in parenting; how to raise obedient kids. Isaac & Angie discuss two vital and foundational aspects of training up obedient kids. Without these two keys, everything else you do will likely fail over-time. They speak from experience having 8 kids, from 3 months to 18 years old, and are seeing the fruit from their experience following the biblical parenting model. You will get the raw biblical truth and practical wisdom you need in this episode on parenting that's relevant no matter how old your kids are. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Culture is the invisible force that drives behavior. There are a few important things you can do to establish and influence the right family culture that will have a big impact on your kids behavior this year and beyond. Find out the 3 steps you can take right now as parents to establish a breakthrough year in the areas of growth you see vital for your kids and family. As the new year is upon us, learn from Isaac & Angie who have 8 kids 3 months to 18 years and have seen fruitfulness following the biblical parenting model. For more biblical truth that's relevant to today's uncertain world, go to CourageousParenting.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

If you are a parent, vision is required. Isaac and Angie discuss the importance of being a visionary as a parent and practical steps to take as we approach the New Year. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations