A powerful and special short episode from Eli Tolpin age four. He shares his love for prayer and how important it is to talk to God. Everyone is sure to be encouraged by this short but impactful episode. Listen with your children as well to stir up a great conversation. For more information about the BE COURAGEOUS APP resources and community go to https://courageousparenting.com/home/app/ or you can find it in your app store! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/d...
Mar 17, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 235
Every week there’s more that we could fear in the world and while fear and anxiety are real human emotions we all feel at times; the bible repeatedly tells us not to fear. Therefore most decisions made in fear are inferior decisions to what’s best. You will be encouraged by this raw episode on a difficult subject for so many. If you love it, please share it! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redci...
Mar 14, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 234
Just because children feel loved, it doesn’t necessarily mean they feel valuable. Being loved is part of it, but there’s so much more parents can be doing on an ongoing basis. Get practical insights so that your children grow up feeling important and valuable with a vision towards helping others. Suicide rates are skyrocketing among teenagers today. Tune in today to get four tips on helping your children feel valuable. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at Be...
Mar 07, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 233
Initiate times for your family to reflect on their experiences; whether it’s while driving home from church, after spending time with friends, being out in public, during family trials, or after vacations. What was good, how did God show up, what was challenging, and what can be improved? Your children will be launching into a pessimistic world, but we don’t want our children to be pessimistic right? Well, what are they learning by your example and are you helping them remember the good by way o...
Feb 28, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 232
We believe a marriage relationship is either growing or waning and it’s usually only growing if we purpose to nourish it. This episode is full of ideas to further grow your marriage relationship and a strong marriage is important to equip confident Christian kids for an uncertain world. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Feb 21, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 231
There are tons of practical insights in this episode to help the team in your marriage regardless of if you are thriving or hurting in this area right now. The Tolpins discuss breaking the chains of bad communication, making plans together that use each other's gifts and so much more. God put you together and He wants your marriage to glorify Him. This will help you nourish your marriage to an even better place. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourage...
Feb 14, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 230
The Tolpins get candid about their marriage dynamics over the last twenty-three years and Isaac’s recent health episode has reminded them of how important it is to nourish the fun in your marriage. They give practical tips and biblical encouragement that you can use right now to bring more fun to your marriage. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Feb 07, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 229
This a question all parents should ask themselves. What if it happens to you? We aren’t to live in fear, be we are to live with purpose. Will your children have seen an example of loving Jesus and living out the great commission? Will they have seen a loving marriage? Is there anyone you need to forgive or ask for forgiveness from? We discuss all of this and much more in this episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this...
Jan 31, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 228
As the global elites further try and control the world and move it towards ungodly ends, it’s important to see the trends so we understand what we should be doing with our children to equip them for a very different future they will be launching into. The Tolpins discuss this and give practical insights backed by scripture. When your children are leading their own families someday, will they react in fear like we’ve seen so many do these last few years, or will they stand firm in the faith and f...
Jan 24, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 227
It’s hard to understand the power of the gospel if our children don’t fully understand sin and its consequences. This episode will encourage you to slow down and have the needed deeper conversations with your children that lead to repentance and real forgiveness towards others too. We don’t want to launch prideful Christians who don’t share the gospel. We all want to launch children that have a significant appreciation for what Jesus did on the cross for them, and desire for others to be saved t...
Jan 17, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 226
Do you have good discernment? Equipping confident Christian children in today’s world requires really strong spiritual discernment to do it well. This episode will help you understand where you’re really at with this and gives practical insights into strengthening this area of your parenting. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Jan 10, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 225
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Jan 03, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 224
We give you five questions in this episode to ask yourself and discuss in your marriage that we believe are the most important. Without honest reflection, it’s difficult to make the right decisions for change. You are so influential even if you don’t feel like you are. This is why it’s so important to become decisive in these areas when it comes to your family. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://re...
Dec 27, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 223
Buckle your seat belt as Isaac and Angie get pretty intense in this one. As you hear the inside scoop on what it takes to do the ministry, all that’s involved, reflections, and insights into 2023; you will most likely be inspired by your own vision for the new year too. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT EPISODE as we all need to be courageous to serve and lead our families well during uncertain times. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support ...
Dec 20, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 222
If you want practical help influencing your children not to whine or to help others, this episode is for you. You will learn four lies that are too often embraced by parents that prevent them from handling this well. Then the Tolpins give practical insights into how to work with your children so that whining is rare and over time disappears. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageo...
Dec 13, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 221
Encouragement and practical insights in bringing more meaning to the Christmas season for your children. I’m sure your desire is to be generous to your children and get them things they want, but will they experience being generous themselves? I’m sure you understand the importance of Jesus birth, but will your children really love that this is what Christmas is about or will gift anticipation nullify this in their hearts. We hope this episode helps you have a Merry Christmas because your famili...
Dec 06, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 220
Do you ever wonder about the world your children are going to be inheriting? When you ponder their future do you become anxious or worried? I think now more than ever before we hear a very similar narrative from parents, regardless of how old their children are; and rightfully so. Here at Be Courageous Ministries, we advocate for parenting in reality; fully aware of the culture wars of our generation and proactively parenting to equip our children as best as possible. I would say that the past t...
Nov 29, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 219
We all know that the Bible teaches that children are a blessing, but will your children believe that by what they experience in your home? When your children are adults will they live that out because of what’s been experientially instilled in them? Too many children launch into the world believing wrong on this, which has major consequences on how they view themselves and how they raise their own families. The good news is, it’s never too late to shift your influence on this and shift the futur...
Nov 22, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 218
It can feel daunting when children are already a little older and used to how you’ve been parenting, but then you realize there are better ways to do things. It’s not easy to change course but it’s always possible. People in our Parenting Mentor Program do it all the time, but it takes some deliberate new steps and the right kind of communication with your children. Isaac and Angie tackle this important topic so that you too can shift your legacy toward greater fruitfulness. All show notes, scri...
Nov 15, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 217
There could be ways you actually discourage your children and don’t even realize it; things you do that provoke them. It’s definitely true at times for us and until we acknowledge what it is, we can’t work on it. Get ready to be introspective, but it will be worth it. We all have to continue to grow in our leadership as parents. This episode will encourage you. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://re...
Nov 08, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 216
This is a vital season to be super intentional with your children, but there are a lot of obstacles that naturally arise in this season for parents making it challenging. The Tolpins cover important family dynamics, the realities of what’s happening to children in this age range, and practical insights on what to be doing. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donati...
Nov 01, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 215
All of us can inadvertently create a performance-based culture in our homes. It could be what contributes to so many children in their adult years feeling that their parents and even Christians are hypocritical. God isn’t performance-based when it comes to loving us. We have to make sure our children don’t feel that our love towards them is performance-based. It could alter how they view their relationship with the Lord. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at ...
Oct 25, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 214
Overlooking sin in your children for the pursuit of tranquility only creates fake peace in your home. This a must-listen for every parent as there is passivity in a certain area that is hurting even the most well-intentioned parents at times. The repercussions are huge way down the road especially. It’s twofold of calling our children up into greater maturity by giving them new responsibilities and addressing the sin in their life in real-time. In the toddler years especially we need to not over...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 213
It’s more important than ever to be able to hear the Holy Spirits' promptings to parent well in these changing times. Buckle your seat belt for a fast-paced episode with practical insights on going beyond our finite minds to make improved decisions for our family during uncertain times. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations...
Oct 11, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 212
This takes a far more diligent effort than parents of previous generations. There is an all-out assault against this in the culture and media right now and it’s likely to get worse. We shouldn’t fear anything but we must respond with wisdom. This episode will help you think through this and give insights into actions to take. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/dona...
Oct 04, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 211
God does the saving and directs parents to disciple their children pointing them to Jesus. There’s so much more to it than going to church, having Bibles, and proclaiming we are Christians. The Tolpins dig in giving you practical insights and examples on how to encourage your kids to have connections with God. He wants a relationship and there are so many ways to help your kids nourish that relationship with Him. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resources...
Sep 27, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 210
We’ve all heard, “Marriage takes work” but sometimes once down the road, it’s hard to see how to work at it in an even better way. We share with you four tips for communication as we reflect on our 23rd wedding anniversary. Regardless of where your marriage is at, these will help make your marriage even better. By the choices you make, you can influence a more thriving marriage. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEOUSP...
Sep 20, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 209
Do you ever feel the more courageous you are to live Biblically the more unpopular you become? The Bible tells us this is going to happen to believers. Since so many Christians are nominal, when you make more conservative or Biblical decisions it can backfire relationally with Christian friends. Well, it may be time to be unpopular. Be encouraged to stay the course in this episode. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at COURAGEO...
Sep 13, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 208
This is a battle every parent faces more strongly today than ever before. There is an orchestrated agenda with the purpose to confuse children in ways that cast doubt on Biblical truth. Unfortunately too often it comes from friendly fire; other believers are unaware of their nominalness, friends, and even family. This episode dives into this challenge with practical insights and empowerment to take effective action. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resour...
Sep 06, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 207
This is a battle every parent faces more strongly today than ever before. There is an orchestrated agenda with the purpose to confuse children in ways that cast doubt on Biblical truth. Unfortunately too often it comes from friendly fire; other believers are unaware of their nominalness, friends, and even family. This episode dives into this challenge with practical insights and empowerment to take effective action. Tune in for practical insights! All show notes, scripture references, and resour...
Aug 30, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 206
