If you don’t recalibrate your family's direction periodically, mediocrity grows and there will be repercussions over time. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give their secrets to making the best adjustments and plan of action to improve their family culture. See the culture of your family isn’t what you say or even think your family is about, it’s what it truly is; meaning the real behaviors and attitudes that are normal in your home and within the people in your family. Being honest about that is vital to...
Dec 03, 2024•45 min
Every family has its own unique culture to it; the real behaviors, heart attitudes, dynamics, and actions (especially those when no ones looking). Your family culture isn’t what you say it is, it’s what really exists. It’s vital to recalibrate it periodically and in this episode Isaac and Angie share the most important first steps to doing this which involve honest reflection, deep marriage conversations, and prayer. Make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to be prompted of new e...
Nov 26, 2024•45 min
All Christian parents want to leave a legacy of faith. It’s hard because there is NO equation that will save your kids or guarantee they will walk with the Lord all the way to Heaven! BUT, God’s Word does exhort, command, and encourage us as parents very specifically that we should disciple and discipline our children in the Lord and in word and deed! Join Isaac and Angie, who have been parenting for 24 years as they share 5 Crucial Spiritual Disciplines to Leaving a Legacy of Faith! This is a M...
Nov 19, 2024•48 min
Never sacrifice your children for keeping the peace, while at the same time find a way to communicate truth in a loving way that actually causes your relationships to go deeper and people to come into alignment with your intentional parenting efforts. One of the biggest questions we get is how to handle extended family when their influence isn’t in alignment with your parenting approach. The Tolpins answer this question giving three keys to having the hard conversations that are needed. You can’...
Nov 12, 2024•49 min
As Christians, how do we navigate evil when we see it? Do we ignore it or expose it? Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a strong biblical argument for exposing it. Christian passivity is actually dangerous to society and dangerous to a family's future legacy too. Get direction as parents in how to navigate this, hear powerful stories, quotes from our founding fathers and more. For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com. Companies we love who sponsor the show: ...
Nov 05, 2024•48 min
“How do I handle people influencing my children in the wrong ways?” This is one of the most asked questions we get. It’s part of why we believe it takes more courage to parent in these unprecedented times than the last few generations of parents. Get the four steps Isaac and Angie Tolpin lay out for doing this well. We want to evangelize, we want to be lights for Christ, and we want great relationships, but none of that should be at the cost of negatively impacting our children. The sad truth is...
Oct 29, 2024•44 min
Do you want less selfishness in your family? Do you feel like its a constant battle you can’t win? Children need to be both taught the importance and the biblical call to be selfless, have examples of what that looks like, be held accountable and reminded of what God calls us to, but you know what is even more impactful for your children? Exercises the muscle of serving others, thinking of others more than themselves, literally doing and being the hands and feet of Jesus! It’s an incredible expe...
Oct 22, 2024•48 min
Who’s going to win the presidential election? With three assassination attempts so far, mass illegal immigration and perhaps more devious moves ahead in an effort to move America away from its constitutional framework, we must be prepared for the possibility that the America we know could further erode to satisfy the global initiatives. So how do we parent through this? Who do our children see that our hope is in? What are sound actions steps to be taking now in our parenting? Isaac and Angie To...
Oct 15, 2024•40 min
There is a constant concerted effort by the enemy to tempt and desensitize children to evil and sin. Yes, it is October which means that it is necessary for us to tackle, once again, the important issue of evil, specifically with regards to October 31st when most Christians actually celebrate the pagan holiday of Halloween. Join the Tolpins as they share some interesting facts and statistics regarding things such as the sheer amount of money spent on Halloween focused consumerism as well as the ...
Oct 08, 2024•47 min
We believe the huge problem Christians are talking about in the next 5-6 years is that their children don’t want to have children. The Tolpins give a clear and sound warning for intentional christian parents on why this epidemic may be around the corner and all parents should be sober-minded about it. It’s more than the stronger influence of culture towards not having children; the biggest problem they discuss are the things Christian parents may be doing in their home that unknowingly become ca...
Oct 01, 2024•46 min
Here are some of the main points from this episode: No Marriage is Perfect! We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and one thing that hit us that oftentimes what people share is not the full truth or even fully close to the reality of the journey one has been on for ____ amount of years in their marriage! We don’t want you to ever get the wrong impression that we think we have the perfect marriage, or that we would even portray that! We do have a thriving marriage, and for that we thank...
Sep 24, 2024•55 min
It can be difficult to navigate when to press forward with something good as a parent and when to stop. Getting this wrong is easy and getting it right is really hard. Unfortunately a lot of really good things get cut short once they get hard and sometimes really good things need to stop because it’s preventing something better to happen. If you navigate this well, you will have more unusually good things happen way down the road, but that’s the challenge, we have to experience discomfort in doi...
Sep 17, 2024•48 min
Have you ever over-parented by doing too much for your children? We have to find a good balance between taking care of our children and equipping them. Sometimes the best equipment is letting them struggle, learning from their mistakes, and growing through it. After All, this is how God’s relationship with us is right? I’m sure you’ve experienced the refinement God allows in our lives by letting us go through trials. Isaac and Angie bring up the possibility of creating the wrong expectations for...
Sep 10, 2024•52 min
Do you have strong biblical community? Do you know the people you go to church with? Do you or they notice when someone is not there and follow up? Is there authentic knowing of one another or do you only see each other on Sunday, maybe? You may think your church awesome! I hope you do! I hope this episode only spurs you on in more appreciate of what you already have! But when we ask people about what makes their church so special, the first thing most people will say, is the people. Is your chu...
Sep 03, 2024•43 min
Have you ever wondered what it would look like for your family if financial provision happened in a different way? Davy Liu was a top character designer at Disney working on many top films including The Lion King. But he saw the evil building within the organization and took a leap of faith to bring Disney quality imagery to Christian children’s books and movies. This is a powerful story of following through on the Holy Spirit’s conviction, risking financial security, to pursue his real calling ...
Aug 27, 2024•45 min
Angie reflects on the past 24 years of her parenting journey with Christ and shares four key ways she has been and is being refined and sanctified. The best wisdom and encouragement she has received in her life was from women who had been mothering longer and were willing to share the hard humbling lessons learned. Join Angie as she shares how Motherhood has challenged her to face and repent of selfishness, surrender control, and how the Lord humbled her many times over and still continues to. T...
Aug 20, 2024•48 min
Part of raising resilient children ready to thrive in a different world is ensuring they are self-disciplined and great at managing their time. If you do this well it will help them excel in all aspects of their lives. Whether they are an entrepreneur, work for a company, or a stay at home moms, these skills are more important than ever. Get practical insights and scriptures to help your children become great at managing their time and working independently in a strongerway. For all shows notes,...
Aug 13, 2024•57 min
A fascinating conversation with Jep and Jessica Robertson discussing their challenge in having their desired fifth child and the journey towards adoption. We hear how it took a bit for their marriage to get in alignment on it. Jep’s realization that they need to move forward and the testimony of how their adopted child has been a blessing to their family and taught them so much. In an effort to help all families understand adoption and other adopted children they wrote a book with BRAVE books ca...
Aug 06, 2024•50 min
As believers, we don’t have to be overwhelmed and anxious about the world because we have an all-powerful God. However, we believe it’s important to be alert and aware of what’s happening to equip our families and make wise proactive decisions. The Tolpin’s give their take on the Olympics opening that you may or may not agree with as they discuss hating what is evil and holding fast to what is good. But how does that play out in your life? This is another timely message for Christian parents tha...
Jul 30, 2024•56 min
In this episode Isaac and Angie discuss the very real need for parents to cultivate the kind of relationship with their children where they “tell them the necessary things” while also teaching the biblical approach to conflict resolution. What does the Bible teach regarding tattling and gossip, how do the two go hand in hand, and how does a parent teach children at different ages how to learn this skill of truth-telling and caring for others while also being careful not to cross the line of goss...
Jul 23, 2024•46 min
Should you or should you not talk with your children about the attempted assassination of Trump? How do you talk about this and other challenging things happening in the world without creating fear? Isaac and Angie answer these questions and so much more. Part of protecting your children is educating them on the world and what’s happening, but it’s vital to do so in a biblical way. Listen to the full episode to hear practical and helpful insights. Get the show's notes, scriptures and resources m...
Jul 16, 2024•51 min
The Tolpins share how doing meaningful and lasting projects together has been vital in strengthening their family over the years; for sibling relationships, the marriage, and forming the character of their children. Get the list of projects they’ve done together that have made a forever difference in their family and be encouraged with six reasons to do projects together as a family. Regardless of how many children you have or their ages, this will make a difference. In fact Angie shares in this...
Jul 09, 2024•48 min
Many Christians have thrown out the baby with the bathwater so to speak when it comes to their local libraries. Join Whitney Newbie from Brighter Day Press and Angie as they discuss “How to Navigate the Library with Wisdom.” Our tax-paying dollars fund the library and we have a significant ability for influence over what kinds of books are in our libraries. Learn how to request a book be reconsidered, removed, and purchased for your local library. Also, hear how those who have protested “defundi...
Jul 02, 2024•47 min
Video games, social media, smart phones, and pornography are all issues the parents today must navigate with caution, wisdom, and foresight. This is potentially one of the most relevant topics facing parents today: how to parent in a technology world? Not only do we as parents need to make some parenting decisions regarding how to navigate this touchy subject, we also need to equip our children and teach them WHY! There are a lot of opinions out there regarding when or if you should give a teena...
Jun 25, 2024•51 min
Every parent has dealt with a child interrupting. Join Angie and Ginger as they talk about the heart issue behind interrupting, how it can be a temptation for parents to sin as well, how we need to watch our own hearts, and how important it is to teach our children to have a respect for all people. The importance of keeping communication lines open with our kids is a major goal of every parent, but how we respond to our children can greatly impact that line of communication. If a parent ignores ...
Jun 18, 2024•47 min
Christian parents are feeling more alone than ever as they navigate equipping their children in unprecedented times, but it doesn't have to be this way! There's a growing parallel economy of Christian conservative resources. At the forefront is BRAVE books! We went to their headquarters to discuss with their CEO and founder, Trent Talbot, what's behind one of the most compelling Christian children's book publishers helping parents today. It's an incredible story of Trent leaving the safety of hi...
Jun 11, 2024•36 min
A biblically minded and thought-provoking episode on navigating pride month as a parent. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give bold perspectives on the importance of proactive communication with your children on the biblical viewpoints on pride month standing firm in the faith while also loving others well. The importance of voting with your dollars and sharing with your children why you are doing so. Get practical insights and scriptures you can share with your children. All show notes, scripture referen...
Jun 04, 2024•37 min
This episode will inspire you to be more courageous in the areas that matter most to your family. It’s vital that parents model for their children courage in the small and big things, as their future will require even more of it. Hear examples of times Isaac and Angie had to be Courageous with the big and small things too. They give a call to action to be courageous within their Christian community to inspire more courage and strengthen their community. They discuss that there’s likely something...
May 28, 2024•45 min
If you have children, then you’ve experienced the challenge of handling a defiant heart towards you at times. While there’s no quick fix, there are the right things to do that over time make a huge impact on your children and you must do so. Too often parents correct behavior but fail to respond to defiant heart attitudes. Be encouraged by this episode to be a more heart-focused parent. Also, get the list of scriptures in this episode to use with your children when they have a defiant heart. All...
May 21, 2024•47 min
Biblical roles in marriage don’t have to be hard, and living it out well in your relationship is essential for a strong multi-generational legacy. It’s more important than ever to make good decisions as parents while being unified in marriage for effective teamwork. Often the best decisions will be in contrast to what most are doing and are harder to make, but important for thriving in unprecedented times. Isaac and Angie talk candidly about embracing biblical roles in marriage and how this impa...
May 14, 2024•57 min
