
COURAGEOUS PARENTING
A weekly podcast with Isaac & Angie Tolpin on Biblical parenting. The raw truth on how to equip confident Christian kids during these unprecedented times. We cover parenting topics on things such as: self-control, obedience, discipleship, purity, relationships, education, pornography, Bible-time, marriage, and family. We hold nothing back and give the Biblical truth on relevant topics parents need today. You can get extra episode footage and participate in Q&A with the Tolpins about each episode at the Be Courageous App (download it from your app store). You can also find scriptures used, notes, resources, and video of each episode at becourageousministry.org.
Latest episodes

Jan 2, 2024 • 46min
Perfect is The Enemy of Thriving
Get the encouragement needed to thrive as a family this year by not letting the silent desire for perfection get in the way. Find out if perfection is something that is killing your joy and contentment or even worse, hurting your most important relationships in your home. Get practical insights and encouragement to stay away from the comparison trap and to thrive in the midst of imperfect people and circumstances. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 52min
When Our Marriage Struggled, Personal Reflections & More Behind The Scenes
We share lessons learned from a season our marriage struggled, give a marriage challenge you’ve likely never heard before, reflect on our favorite bible verses, and share two unique experiences in our lives too. It’s a fun behind-the-scenes episode as we celebrate five years of the courageous parenting podcast. This year we feel a stirring to do something far beyond our strength and see a double impact happen through the ministry. If you’d like to be a part of this incredible possibility happening go to becourageousministry.org/newsletter.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 38min
Cultivate a Relationship vs. a Religious Driven Home
You want to cultivate a relationship-driven home versus a religious home. I think we would all agree that the Christian faith is all about a real ongoing relationship with Jesus. But too often without even realizing it, in the eyes of growing children, they see a religious home that’s more about a couple of weekly events but not enough about a relationship. This starts with our own relationship with Jesus which influences our relationship with our children too. Don’t let life be too busy where you're not actually cultivating deep relationships that are growing with your children and a home that daily reflects its inhabitants having a growing relationship with God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 50min
3 Ways to Ignite a Deeper Marriage Relationship
Here are three things you can do right now to speak to your spouse's heart in a way that grows your relationship. We all must work on our marriages so that despite what the world throws our way our bond and relationship are unbreakable. A thriving marriage means you will have a far more enjoyable life, but it’s also a catalyst for your parenting efforts. If you love this episode please share it out there. Together we move closer to impacting 10 million legacies. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 39min
A Christian Perspective on Santa & Gifts
Isaac and Angie Tolpin share the decisions they came to early in their marriage regarding Santa Claus and why they made them. While all Christians likely have the motivation to keep Christ the center of Christmas, we’ve found it takes a concerted effort to actually do so. Get some tips on how to do this, our opinions on Santa and why we love giving each other gifts at Christmas.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 51min
5 Keys to Real Change for Greater Fruitfulness
The hosts discuss the importance of raising children biblically and not letting the culture negatively influence them. They emphasize the need for reflection and goal-setting as the new year approaches. They explore having an eternal perspective on finances, health, projects, living situation, and personal development. They highlight the app's exclusive resources and creating a biblical community. They discuss the importance of serving God in daily lives and encouraging one another. They emphasize the importance of simplicity and focused commitments in achieving real change. They discuss staying strong in the Lord and not letting discouragement or resistance deter them from their mission.

Nov 21, 2023 • 46min
Kirk Cameron's Testimony, Warnings, Victories, Wokeness, & Loving Enemies
The Tolpins have a lively discussion with actor, producer, and author Kirk Cameron. He shares how he grew up unchurched, his testimony of accepting the Lord at 19, and his recent battles with the woke library system. Get a fresh perspective on not feeling defeated by the times, an exhortation for men, the importance of loving your enemies, and why he believes a revival could be around the corner. Get some unique and biblically sound perspectives from this Christian actor and family man. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 46min
Disciplining Your Children: The Crucial First Steps
Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a transformative tip to parents that will change their view of the moments their child disobeys them, motivating them to respond in a healthy biblical way that points them to Jesus. There are a lot of opinions amongst Christian parents about how to best discipline their children, but every parent must do these two steps first. Unfortunately without taking these two steps first, which is too common, the long-term relationship could be hurt and they may disdain authority in their life later on, which could include God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 48min
“Transform Your Marriage With the Power of Prayer: Aaron & Jennifer Smith”
Get the practical insights and motivation to grow your marriage through prayer. You will be so motivated to grow your marriage after this episode! The Tolpins have an incredible conversation with the authors of Marriage After God; Aaron and Jennifer Smith about why, how, and the obstacles to praying together daily. We are living in unprecedented times and it’s vital to strengthen our marriage relationship and one of the best ways to do this is to pray together. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 48min
“Prevent Division: Building Unbreakable Family Bonds"
The Bible speaks about greater division even in nuclear families in the end times. Isaac and Angie dive into practical insights on cultivating strong family bonds, encouraging sibling relationships, and what parents can be doing early to establish loyalty to each other. Division doesn’t have to happen in your family but it takes greater intentionality and most importantly ongoing discipleship. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.
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