In an increasingly polarized and hostile public square, can Christians disagree with others WITH civility and grace? How do we keep our kids from being socialized by the outrage-machine that is social media? Brett and Erin lay out a biblical view and practical steps to help us lead our families in God-honoring disagreement.
We live in an increasingly secular culture and our kids are immersed in it, as well. So, it’s inevitable that they will be challenged by the false world views of the culture. How do we prepare them to engage with false ideas AND strengthen their faith in Christ at the same time? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss a strategy to inoculate our kids rather than isolate them from false views of the culture.
Is it detrimental to force our kids to attend church even when they don’t want to? What should parents look for when their kids start complaining about church? Does our kid’s reluctance reveal our own unhealthy views or habits when it comes to the local church? In this episode, Brett and Erin unpack this difficult topic.
How do we deal with kids that don’t want to eat the food we prepare? Should we make them a separate meals? How has American culture shaped our views about eating in unhealthy ways? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss practical steps to help our kids establish good eating habits.
How can parents overcome their differences and become unified partners in the discipline of their children? Brett and Erin offer very practical steps to help your spouse and you come together as a team.
The older years. How should we discipline our kids when they move into their teen years? How should we shift what we do to respect their growing independence and yet still guide them with wisdom? Brett and Erin tackle the challenges of disciplining our teenagers.
The middle years. How do we begin to transition into giving our children the reasons why we have the limits and rules that we have? How can we continue to discipline well as they grow towards their teen years? Brett and Erin give practical advise for navigating discipline through the preteen years.
In this episode, Brett and Erin continue laying out very practical steps on how to discipline children during the younger years. These steps will lay a foundation for discipline that carry into the later stages, as well.
The past year has made one thing very clear—we live in a culture full of chaos and confusion. And helping our children and students navigate this chaotic culture is more challenging than ever. The confusion abounds. Can boys be girls and girls be boys? Deep down are we all racists? Is the Bible sexist? Is Christianity anti-science? How can a loving God allow suffering? Is our true identity our sexual identity? Does the Christian faith need to change to survive? In this episode, Brett goes over h...
The past year has made one thing very clear—we live in a culture full of chaos and confusion. And helping our children and students navigate this chaotic culture is more challenging than ever. The confusion abounds. Can boys be girls and girls be boys? Deep down are we all racists? Is the Bible sexist? Is Christianity anti-science? How can a loving God allow suffering? Is our true identity our sexual identity? Does the Christian faith need to change to survive? In this episode, Brett goes over h...
Navigating discipline with our children can be rough, so Brett & Erin begin with some challenge and encouragement in this episode. In addition, they begin to lay out a three-stage framework for how to discipline kids at different ages, starting with the younger years.
If discipline is defined as “training that corrects,” then it’s a lot more than punishing our kids. In this episode, Brett and Erin lay out four steps that prevent such reductionistic thinking about discipline and instead, help to lay a healthy foundation.
When we discipline our kids well, we not only teach them obedience to God’s moral laws but we also instill in them habits that shape their desires and loves. Yes, we can help them not only do what is good but also love what is good! In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss five life-long and life-changing habits brought about by good discipline.
When it comes to the discipline of children, we CAN’T start with the how-tos. We must makes sense of WHY we should discipline in the first place. In this episode, Brett and Erin show how the Christian worldview connects discipline back to God’s existence and character, providing us with the necessary framework that makes sense of the discipline of our kids.
Our culture socializes us to place more value on our kid’s achievements than on their character. This is revealed by what things--academics, sports, extra-curricular activities--take priority in our family life. And if we go along with the culture, it will ultimately undermine our discipline.
How does our Christian worldview guide us in the discipline of our kids? Is discipline ineffective and outdated in raising today’s kids? Where do we start when thinking about discipline? In this episode, Brett & Erin begin to lay down a biblical foundation for disciplining children.
How do we develop a theology of gender? How do we create homes where healthy gender distinctions are modeled and affirmed? Brett and Erin provide practical steps that families can take with their kids.
Are men and women different? If so, does that mean one is inferior to the other? And what does it even mean to be male or female? Brett and Erin unpack how human design is vital for understanding human functioning and flourishing and how God has uniquely designed men and women.
Can boys be girls and girls be boys? Is gender identity merely a matter of feelings? In this episode, Brett and Erin help untangle us from the lie that we can determine our own gender and discuss how our biological sex fits with our gender identity, so we can help our kids navigate this cultural challenge.
Brett & Erin Kunkle discuss five very practical steps you can take with your kids RIGHT NOW, to help your kids manage and navigate the challenges of technology...and help them fight screen addiction!
Technology is powerful AND technology is not neutral. That means it has the power to shape our hearts and minds JUST by our very use of it. As parents, we must THINK carefully about the nature of technology if we want to help our kids successfully navigate a world of screens.
The Christian worldview provides us with a thoughtful and comprehensive response to the COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) pandemic. Therefore, Christian parents must think biblically about the myriad of issues our society now faces due to the pandemic and lockdown, in order to help our kids navigate these unprecedented times.
The average American family is overly busy, over extended and we all feel the crunch. In a fast-paced culture, we must be intentional to slow life down and block out distractions. Family meals can be that time. In this session, we’ll discuss habits you can cultivate in your home that will make meals a significant time of connection with your kids.
Parents must create a safe place in their homes, for kids to wrestle with doubt and ask their tough questions about Christianity. In fact, doubt can be a GREAT tool to help build strong and confident kids.
Work is such a good thing. So how do we pass on a biblical view of work to our kids and ACTUALLY get them do work around our homes and contribute to family life?
Parents need tools, especially tools that will help them teach their kids about God. Brett and Erin Kunkle discuss a very practical tool they've implemented in their family, called "Morning Time" (thanks to Cindy Rollins for this great idea!), that serves as an important way the Kunkle parents disciple and teach their four kids (that are still at home).
What should Christian parents desire ABOVE ALL ELSE for their kids? What is the MAIN parenting GOAL for Christian parents? Brett & Erin Kunkle discuss how our parenting must start with the end in mind AND what that end goal should be for followers of Jesus Christ.
What happens when a youth pastor goes on a blind date with a single mom? You get the beginnings of the Kunkle Family! Hear how Brett & Erin met, how they started their parenting journey and how God has worked through all of it.
