Get practical tips on how to make your Christmas most importantly about Christ and teach your kids the gift of giving rather than getting. Isaac and Angie share their traditions and stories of things they have done with their kids to instill the giving spirit. You will also get date night questions they’ve used over the years to make sure they are constantly working at improving how they influence their children during this important season. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courag...
Dec 08, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 104
A lack of knowledge about treating sickness naturally and preventative health care for your family can create fear and insecurity. In uncertain times it’s becoming essential to be versed in these things; so, Isaac interviews Angie about what she does to do this effectively. They also cover their covid experience getting it as a family and what they did about the varying symptoms. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Dec 01, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 103
The cultural and political changes in 2020 and what’s coming ahead of us could have negative consequences on the future unless parents rise to the occasion and teach their children how to respond biblically. Last week we discussed masks, the lack of churches meeting, and the challenges in not having a strong community. This week we dive into the other five challenges: mindset on career paths, standing for truth sharing conservative and biblical opinions, too much digital, lack of belief in the U...
Nov 24, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 102
You must look at what’s happening today then think forward about what will be the likely impact of these current issues on your kids when they are adults. Isaac and Angie have done this and identified 8 issues that could hurt who your kids become. Tune into Part-one of this vital two-part series as they discuss masks, church, and community. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations
Nov 17, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 101
The world changed in 2020 which makes life-planning more important than ever. So what decisions do you need to be making right now that will have been required to handle four months from now? The Tolpin’s let you into their mindset as they encourage you to navigate a rapidly changing world. They cover what it looks like to operate in wisdom versus fear, how to be flexible along the way and what to do now with your family as the new year approaches. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...
Nov 10, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 100
If you don’t make wise decisions proactively, circumstances will further decide for you; often creating a lesser outcome than could have been. This is a vital episode for parents during these uncertain times as it’s even more important to do life-planning today. We answer the question of how to do so when things ahead of us appear to be so uncertain. Tune in to part one of this series and get practical insights that are likely to help your family do well in today’s environment. Support this podc...
Nov 03, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Christians should talk more about religion and politics! Has the belief that you shouldn’t, impacted how much or how well you talk to your kids about these important topics? We dive into Christianity, current politics, and how to help your kids become strong independent thinkers by developing their conclusions about politics and contemporary world problems. We also give twenty reasons on why we are voting for Trump and why we differ from John Piper’s recent blog post regarding the election. Supp...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Are you ready for greater uncertain times? This episode will challenge but also encourage you to step out in faith as you make the hard but good decisions that lead to greater fruitfulness. God often wants us to go beyond our comfort zone and what we feel capable of so that we rely on Him. It’s crucial your kids see this in you too. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations
Oct 20, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 97
It doesn’t help to hear “marriage takes work.” What helps are practical insights on what can make a big difference in your marriage if you consistently do them. What helps is the reminder of what your purpose for marriage is in the first place. That’s what this 2-part series will give you. Your marriage is so incredibly important as it bears the image of Christ and the church to the world. In this podcast, you will get practical advice and encouragement you can use right away. Support this podca...
Oct 13, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 96
We all know marriage takes work. Tune in to hear the first seven of fifteen keys in part one of this two-part series where Isaac and Angie share what they believe has helped their marriage thrive over the 21 years of their marriage. Practical insights on things they have consistently implemented for over two decades, plus sharing some of the mistakes they have made. It’s sure to help any marriage. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Oct 06, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 95
We no longer can just move forward, as usual, it’s time for Christians to stand strong for Biblical truth, voice their political opinions, and influence the culture. Remember, it’s a choice to cave into the bullying nature of today’s culture. Unfortunately, too many Christians are choosing to be in submission to the spoken and unspoken threats. It’s time to stand strong and make a difference in this uncertain world. Isaac and Angie share some practical ideas in this episode. Support this podcast...
Sep 29, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 94
The Courageous Parenting ministry, our family’s reputation, and legacy have been unjustly attacked by the illegal slander and false accusations of Brenda Marie Davies and Stelle Jacobson and we need your help in order to keep Courageous Parenting going. We reveal the truth with evidence of their wrongdoing, raw conversations, and our daughters share powerful testimonies. Of course, we’ve tried to solve this amicably, but as you watch you will discover why we had to file a lawsuit. We are leading...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 93
During uncertain times we must be strategic in our thought process if we are relocating. Tune in to hear the reasons that have prompted the Tolpin’s to move to a new US state, both spiritual and political. In uncertain times we have to be more flexible, keep our priorities straight, and be willing to sacrifice for our legacy and family health. The location of our family today will massively impact the next decade! We aren’t to act in fear, but we are to act in wisdom, just as many godly men befo...
Sep 15, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Leading your family so it thrives during uncertain times takes an increase in intentional marriage conversations. There’s so much that needs to be talked about in order to be a strong team in leading during changing times. So many parents get caught off guard because they fail to discuss deep topics. We cover five conversations every marriage must have right now. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Sep 08, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Teaching your children how to effectively communicate in the midst of handling conflict in a way that honors all kinds of people, regardless of if they are reserved and quiet or talkative verbal processors is crucial! In this episode, the strategies Isaac and Angie teach can be implemented in all relational situations, family, marriage, work, and ministry. Now more than ever there is a need for equipping children to be ready to do the hard thing and confront sin in a loving way, while also being...
Sep 01, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 90
If you can’t handle conflict well, your kids will likely lack in this ability too. Get the practical wisdom on helping your kids, that will help you too. Tune into this powerful two-part series that will help you raise kids that diffuse conflict instead of being part of amplifying it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations
Aug 25, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Parenting during end times has a unique set of challenges. It takes an extra level of purposeful intention to equip confident Christian kids during uncertain times and parents need consistent motivation. So, how do you stay motivated when it feels like so many things are changing around you? Tune into this two-part series to get the five keys! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Aug 18, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Are you finding it hard to stay motivated and to be the influence you know you need to be in your child’s life to equip them to be a confident Christian kid in their generation? Isaac and Angie share some raw and relatable stories in this episode. This is a must-listen two-part series for every parent as you will get five relevant keys to staying motivated and lead well. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Aug 11, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Will your kids be able to discern between truth and false teaching? It’s vital to raise them up to be independent thinkers so they can decipher the rampant false messages that will be coming at them in the teenage years and beyond. It’s alarming to see so many young Christians siding with empty truths that lack sound doctrine in today’s world. Don’t let that be your kids. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Aug 04, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Part two of this two-part series: You will be encouraged to take leaps of faith and truly live during these challenging times we are in. These trips are great signature experiences but there’s a deeper purpose with a long-term vision shared at the beginning of this episode. And of course, the finish to the cliff-hanging story about the drunk man on the dock stumbling into the water beside Isaac and Angie from part one. Get ready to be challenged to live out your faith even more and encouraged to...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Part one of this two-part series: Get an inside view into our six-week trip as a family of 10 traveling through eight states during COVID, riots, and more. Lot’s of joy, challenge, RV drama, growing relationships, victories, and miracles happened on this trip. We share it all while giving you tips and insights for whatever adventures are in your future as a family. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Jul 21, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Tune into this raw and real conversation with Isaac and Angie as they share some parenting struggles, biblical reminders for parents, and ah-ha moments that God has impressed upon their hearts while on the road with their 8 kids for 6 weeks in an RV! In this episode, you will be reminded to put your relationships before non-eternal checklists and other temporary expectations of yourself and others. Listen to the end and take the Courageous Parenting Challenge! Support this podcast at — https://r...
Jul 14, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Would you like to be a fly on the wall in Angie’s home as she tends to the needs of her family’s health naturally and cleans without harsh chemicals? Tune into part-two of this series on the vital topic of keeping healthy homes in these uncertain times and get her tips. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations
Jul 07, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Health matters, but how do you do it well enough while managing all the other aspects of life? Tune in to find out how Angie tends to the health needs of her home of eight kids and marriage of 20 years. In this episode, which is part one of a two-part series, she shares her tips and we encourage what it looks like to fully embrace the health of your family while also discussing the power and importance of nurturing your child's needs and how to utilize house plants. Support this podcast at — htt...
Jun 30, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 81
There’s no family like yours, so never try to be just like someone else's. Get ready to be encouraged to embrace and further discover the unique plan God has for your family. Isaac and Angie share their 20-year marriage journey as they wrestled many times on whether to have another child or not, how they came to be a large family, and why they don’t believe everyone should have a large family. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Jun 23, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Often foolishness is disguised as wisdom today and there’s an unending number of people that will try and sway you one way or another. We must teach and model for our kids how to detect and only pursue Biblically sound wisdom. It can become so easy to embrace the wisdom that supports how we feel about something, but what happens when how we feel is wrong? We have to have good mentors in our lives that we can bounce things off of and know we will get sound advice. Support this podcast at — https:...
Jun 16, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Part-one of a two-part series: We live in a noisy world with too many people trying to influence us with their advice. That’s why it’s more important than ever to be careful about who we glean wisdom from. Often foolishness is disguised as wisdom, and we need to know how to detect it quickly. If you don’t know how to do this well, you won’t model or teach it to your kids. This is perhaps one of the most important things they learn from you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courage...
Jun 09, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 78
If you want your kids to be wise decision-makers in the midst of increasing uncertainty, we must model and teach them critical skills in conjunction with how to seek God’s wisdom through the Scriptures. Check your decision-making and critical thinking skills and habits against these 6 biblical principles. Remember, all people naturally pursue the paths of least resistance, but if you make decisions that get you back to comfort as soon as possible, it’s likely not the best decision. Support this ...
Jun 02, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 77
We live in the freest country in the world, with rights, but if you don’t know them, you won’t know when to stand strong in the face of persecution. Christians are warned in God’s word about the persecution that they will experience for following His ways. As we are all raising children for an uncertain world it is vital that we teach our children what their rights are as well as to give honor where honor is due by living in a way that brings honor to those who have sacrificed so much for our fr...
May 26, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 76
In this episode, we give you seven practical tips to help equip your kids to stand strong in their faith in an uncertain world. We must model and teach assuming virtue in others, especially when in conflict. If our kids are going to be effective for the Gospel when they are older, they must experience loving others well in your home first. This is a must-listen for parents with kids of all ages. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
May 20, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 75
