The speed of change requires something different from parents today. It’s even more important to understand the trends that are influencing the future so that we can equip our kids today to handle those future challenges well. Have you thought about what jobs will no longer be available because of AI? How about the move towards transhumanism and authoritarianism? Just a few of many things that should cause us to adjust how we equip our children today. Tune in for the practical insights! All show...
Aug 23, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 205
It’s not an attractive title, but a message helpful for everyone. We have a feeling this one will get shared a lot and want people to get a message regardless of if they listen. Please do listen though as we share the importance of going to church and give ideas of making church a more impactful experience without asking your elders to change anything. This isn’t a legalistic issue, it’s an obedience to God issue. Share it with others so they don’t fall into the pitfalls of so many these days. A...
Aug 16, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 204
It takes more to equip our kids to launch into their future world and stand against the pressures of society. We must orient our lives towards the most important priorities God has set out for us. What naturally happens is a move away from what’s most important for the sake of our progressing lifestyle. This will be encouraging for every parent with important reminders of where they may want to recalibrate. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARE...
Aug 09, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 203
This is a touchy subject for sure, but we will never shy away from getting people to re-think their decisions, after all, we all want to defy the terrible statistics that a majority of kids raised in Christian homes walk away from the faith after launching. The normal Christian parenting rhythms aren’t working; so what does that mean for youth programs? Regardless of your position on this, you will appreciate this episode and nourish good marriage conversations that need to happen. All show note...
Aug 02, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 202
You have a huge influence in pointing your kids to Jesus and nurturing their experiences with God that further bolsters their faith. This was inspired by a listener's story with their three-year-old experiencing an answered prayer after praying to Jesus. This episode will encourage and challenge you. We hope it makes a difference in your family! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/coura...
Jul 26, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 201
The Tolpin’s celebrate 200 episodes by sharing the full back story on doing ministry together. The podcast started just over three years ago, but it’s a culmination of their 22 years of marriage. So they share the way back all the way up to today! It will likely be inspiring as you hear the things God has done but there’s also practical wisdom that will help your family's journey too. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this ...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 200
In an age where moral relativism seems to be growing, it’s important to follow through with a Biblical approach to parenting. One aspect of that is to correct your children when they are disobedient to you. Tune into this episode to hear why not doing so could contribute to them falling into the snares of worldly thinking when they are older. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageo...
Jul 12, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 199
Last episode we chatted about the importance of voting with our dollar and making an impact in the culture by supporting companies whose values align more with Conservative and Christian values. In the wake of all the exposure of misaligned values and corruption at a deep level within many corporations, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by changing where what items to purchase items if you feel a conviction not to support companies who are pushing left-wing agendas. In this episode, we are speaking...
Jul 05, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 198
Lately, it sure can feel impossible to vote with our money as there are so many companies perpetuating evil-woke ideologies forward. The good news is your vote does make a difference, for example, Disney shares are down 50%. This episode furthers the discussion about when and how to think about where you spend your money. The themed question is, while we can do everything, what can we do!! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support ...
Jun 28, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 197
Regardless of your past, don’t let it be an excuse to not parent Biblically in the present. We all have the same all-powerful father in heaven, the Holy Spirit in us, and the Bible to guide us. But unfortunately, the past often does limit us. Tune in to get a good grasp on this challenge and make sure you are overcoming it. Your legacy is worth it! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/co...
Jun 21, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 196
Biblical parenting isn’t a precise equation; what works for one kid may need adjusting for the next. While there are some major areas where Christians should have commonality in their parenting based on Biblical truth, in so many other areas there’s liberty to make wise choices based on the uniqueness of your kids and your circumstances. This episode is an encouragement to discern well what’s best for your family while discouraging the comparison trap. All show notes, scripture references, and r...
Jun 14, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 195
Your family has a “culture” whether you are intentional at leading it or not. In fact, if you are not leading it, that is part of your family’s culture. It’s a hard but very real truth that all parents need to own before they can humbly lead. Whether you are in a season of regular rhythms and structure or massive life transition you can lead positive growth and change in your family’s culture. Change is possible and there is no better time than the present to begin or recalibrate. All show notes...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Your influence is important as a parent, but if your kids don’t have a teachable heart, your actual influence is diminished and usually leads to conflict. For this reason and others, it’s a vital heart attitude that needs to be instilled in your children. This effort will improve your ability to correct, teach, and equip your children. As the speed of change accelerates, the ability to adapt to change by learning new things becomes instrumental to their futures as well. All show notes, scripture...
May 31, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 193
With so much confusion in the world, it’s vital that our kids get absolute clarity from us. But inadvertently too often well-intentioned Christian parents create confusion too about what matters most; Biblical truth. There’s a lot of confusion circling around in Christian circles lately, even with strong believers. But this is an age-old problem which is why the Bible speaks so clearly about this. Let’s be careful not to follow after man’s wisdom, empty philosophies, and rabbit trails that don’t...
May 24, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 192
The most valuable prep tip is to nurture your marriage. As the liberal global elite convenes on Davos this month for their annual World Economic Forum meeting to further efforts for a “Great Reset”, we are giving tips on how to help your family thrive during “The Great Transition”. Get the practical marriage tips you need to strengthen your marriage even more so that you can help your family thrive. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.CO...
May 17, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 191
There’s a global reset effort happening by the World Economic Forum supported by over 1,000 billion+ revenue companies, celebrities, and many world leaders. By seeing the trends, you can better understand how to equip your kids for the world they will be raising their families in. As the speed of change accelerates, we must pay attention to the ways our kids need to be equipped and implement. A stimulating conversation for parents in all seasons. All show notes, scripture references, and resourc...
May 10, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 190
Training our children in the character quality of honesty in a world that disregards the value of telling the truth. Join us for three important questions to discuss with your children to teach them what God’s word says about lying and the consequences they will reap. Let’s raise trustworthy honest men and women who will stand for truth in an age against it. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcir...
May 03, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 189
In celebration of 2 million podcast downloads we did a Q&A. There’s something for everyone in this one as we candidly answer four of your questions: How to handle criticism? How to evangelize in your neighborhood? Why did you plant a home church versus join an existing one? And, How to help your teens build good friendships. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/d...
Apr 26, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 188
The Tolpins get real about having kids while in their 40's. The positives and the challenges too. It should bring encouragement regardless of when you are having kids and some practical insights too. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations
Apr 19, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 187
It’s very easy to miss the realities of how we can negatively impact our children’s view of their own futures by what they hear us talk about regarding the world we live in. We are full believers in educating kids on what’s happening in the world, but at the same time instilling hope in our kids. This is a good check for all of us parents as our kids hear more than we may realize. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM. Support this pod...
Apr 12, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 186
A lot of parents stifle maturity in their children without even realizing it. Kids tend to rise to greater responsibility and they are usually ready for more than parents realize. We must give our kids vision for the next level of responsibility they can rise to. Behavior problems are sometimes really stagnation problems. We all feel better when we are making progress and our contributions are appreciated. This episode will help you see where there may be an opportunity to help your kids mature ...
Apr 05, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 185
If you don’t address emotional outbursts well with your kids you may be hurting their relational maturity. This episode dives into how to help your kids regardless of their ages in a way that doesn’t stifle their feelings or personality but at the same time helps them become disciplined in how to handle situations. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Mar 29, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Motherhood is hard sometimes, but hard does not equal bad. We are all striving to be the best Mama to our children, but the journey in learning how to be a biblical mother is not always clear, especially in a world that devalues the duties the role brings and indulges the fleshly desires we must turn away from. Join Angie (Mother to nine) and Abbie (Mother to ten) as they discuss a couple of the most challenging aspects of motherhood that they have experienced. A little hint, they talk about som...
Mar 22, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 183
A huge parenting challenge is to get one-on-one time with each child in a way that cultivates a growing and deep relationship with your children. This is what builds strong heart-strings while they are young that continue a deeper relationship into their teenage years when it matters most. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Mar 15, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Your kids must be equipped to be able to discern what’s accurate in a world that increasingly projects inaccurate information. Whether it’s from teachers, coaches, leaders, or the news you will want your kids ready to decipher what’s real. The Tolpin’s share with you what they are teaching their own kids in this regard so they are able to make their own sound judgments about information projected at them. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENT...
Mar 08, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Every child needs to be told and reminded that you, their parent, loves them unconditionally. As parents, we bear the image of our heavenly Father to our children. Our love towards them gives them a glimpse of how the Father loves us all. This next book in the Brave Books series, “Because You Are My Family”, was written by Missy Robertson and is such a great tool to introduce or even just reiterate a parent’s unconditional love for their child. Join Angie Tolpin and Missy Robertson, from Duck Dy...
Mar 01, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 180
The Tolpin’s have had to purposefully recognize and refuse to adopt many things they’ve seen or heard along their parenting journey. These three phrases they’ve been completely against since the beginning and it has made a big difference. It will for you too. Another raw episode where they don’t hold back but is sure to encourage you. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-pare...
Feb 22, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 179
What do you do when companies you work with or endorse change and go against your values and beliefs? Isaac and Angie discuss their decision-making process as they are dealing with this very challenge right now. It's important to lead the example we would want our kids to replicate in their futures when uncertainty grows and morality declines. Tune in to be encouraged. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM. Support this podcast at — ht...
Feb 15, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 178
Most people live in a reality of having more to do than seems possible to get done. It can create a defeating feeling of just being in survival mode. The Tolpins continually have to manage themselves well to prevent getting into this defeated mindset with 9 kids in every season simultaneously, projects, ministry, relationships, church, and more. They share tips on having a thriving attitude even when it feels like you're just surviving. Tune in to be encouraged. All show notes, scripture referen...
Feb 08, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Respond well to your kids when they blameshift or show entitlement, their future depends on it. If we don’t tend to the small weeds while our kids are young, their roots will grow strong making it even more difficult to remove them when they are older. This episode will help you know what to do when your kids blameshift or show an entitled attitude. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/...
Feb 01, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 176
