Foundation Worldview Podcast

In today’s episode, Elizabeth answers a parent’s question: “My son asks nonstop for new toys—how do I gently fight against consumerism as a parent?” Together we’ll explore how to get to the root issue of coveting, set healthy boundaries around wants, and intentionally cultivate gratitude in our children. Learn practical strategies and biblical truths that will help your family grow in contentment and joy in Christ rather than in things.

Is your heart burdened by the age-and-stage model in many churches that separates families instead of uniting them? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares five biblical and practical steps for approaching church leaders with humility, wisdom, and a willingness to be part of the change. Whether you’re longing for a family ministry or simply desire to see more life-on-life discipleship in your church, this episode equips you with principles that honor church leadership and foster true community.

Does your child get scared or overwhelmed by age-appropriate movies, shows, or audiobooks? In this episode, Elizabeth shares practical strategies and biblical wisdom for walking with highly sensitive children. Instead of trying to “toughen them up,” we’ll explore how to guide our kids toward loving God and others through the media they encounter. From Scripture memory to small, practical steps for engaging with stories, you’ll be equipped to help your child trust God in moments of fear.Resources Mention:- Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design (Elizabeth’s upcoming book) - https://godsgooddesign.com- 6 Week Study Guide

How can you explain “You shall not commit adultery” to your children in a way that’s truthful, biblical, and age-appropriate? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares practical ways to address this commandment—whether or not your kids understand what sex is—and how to connect God’s command to His goodness and faithfulness.

How should we talk with our kids about drugs and alcohol? In this episode, Elizabeth explores how Christian parents can approach this tough topic through the lens of Creation, Fall, and Redemption. You’ll learn how to help your children understand God’s good design, how sin distorts that design, and how only Jesus brings true peace, joy, and contentment—something no substance can ever provide.

What do we tell our daughters when they feel left out of church leadership roles? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks how to explain male and female roles in the church in a way that affirms the value and purpose of every child. She offers a biblical lens to help children understand design, dignity, and the beauty of God's intentional roles for both men and women in the body of Christ.

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz responds to a parent's heartfelt question: How can I teach my young child to love others while standing firm in biblical truth—especially when classmates have same-sex parents? Elizabeth addresses both the practical concerns of school environments that promote unbiblical views and offers a clear, loving framework for equipping children to recognize God's good design, understand sin’s distortion, and respond with kindness without compromise.

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks practical, age-specific strategies from The Anxious Generation to help reduce anxiety and mental illness in children and preteens. These solutions align beautifully with the biblical worldview. Tune in to learn how to support your child’s emotional and spiritual development by leaning into God’s design for relationships and responsibility.

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores the second key factor contributing to rising anxiety and mental illness in today’s youth: underprotection in the virtual world. Drawing from The Anxious Generation, she explains the devastating impact of a phone-based childhood, highlighting four major harms: social deprivation, sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, and addiction. Elizabeth unpacks each issue through a biblical lens and encourages parents to be intentional about how digital media shapes their children’s hearts, minds, and relationships.

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores why rates of anxiety and mental illness are rising among children and teens. Drawing insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, she uncovers how overprotection in the real world is pushing kids into "defend mode"—a posture of fear rather than healthy discovery. Elizabeth compares these findings to the biblical worldview, revealing that when we remove all risk, we hinder our children from fulfilling their God-given calling to exercise dominion over creation. Tune in to learn how to shift your parenting from overprotecting to equipping.