The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids

The college years can be one of the most defining seasons in a young person's faith. So how can parents prepare their kids to stand firm long before they leave home?
In this episode, Steph sits down with longtime college ministry leader Paul Worcester to discuss the spiritual habits that help faith last. They talk about the power of Scripture memory, daily time in God's Word, the challenges today's college students face, and practical ways parents can train, not just teach, their teens to follow Christ. Paul also shares how his new Bible study, Thrive, equips college students and young adults to build a faith that is grounded in Scripture and prepared to withstand the challenges of this pivotal season.
Whether your child is heading to college soon or you still have years to prepare, this conversation will encourage you to invest in the kind of faith that endures

Resources Mentioned
Thrive Bible Study
Instagram
GenSend Podcast
Campus Multiplication Network
The Creation of Us
Hands-On Bible
The Adventure Bible
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Have you ever received an answer to prayer only to discover it was much harder than you expected?
In this episode, author Melissa Miller talks about "change fatigue," the emotional exhaustion that can come even during the seasons we've prayed for.
Melissa shares her family's adoption story, the surprising challenges that followed, and how God met her in the middle of overwhelming change. We talk about why Christians often feel guilty admitting that good change is still hard, how Scripture validates those experiences, and practical ways to process complicated emotions with God.
If you've ever felt grateful and overwhelmed at the same time, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone and that God's grace meets you right where you are.

Resources Mentioned
But I Prayed for This book
Melissa’s website
Instagram
Substack
Hands-On Bible
The Adventure Bible
Bridging Resilience
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way our families learn, work, communicate, and even seek advice. For many parents, it feels like this technology appeared overnight, leaving us wondering how to help our kids navigate it wisely.
In this episode, combat veteran, speaker, and author Ben Peterson sits down to discuss why AI is more than a technology conversation. It's a discipleship conversation. Together we explore how parents can embrace the benefits of AI while protecting the God-given roles of family, community, creativity, and the Holy Spirit in their children's lives.
If you've wondered where to draw healthy boundaries with AI, how to talk with your kids about using it for school, or how to raise children who seek God's wisdom before artificial intelligence, this conversation is for you.

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Resources Mentioned
When Intelligence Isn’t Human book
Ben’s website
The Ben Peterson Show podcast
Pre-order When Intelligence Isn’t Human
Hands-On Bible
The Adventure Bible
Bridging Resilience
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Teaching our kids Bible stories is important, but discipleship doesn't stop there. We also want our children to recognize God's guidance in their own stories, bring him into everyday conversations, and develop a genuine relationship with him that grows over time.

In this episode, Bible teachers and co-authors Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer talk about helping kids move from simply knowing about God to experiencing life with Him. They discuss why stories are such powerful discipleship tools, how to answer kids' big questions about prayer and hearing God's voice, and simple ways parents can nurture faith at home.

If you've ever wondered how to make faith feel more personal for your kids, this conversation is full of practical encouragement.

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Resources Mentioned
Jen’s website
Gayle's website
Kingswell Kids Detective series
The Christian Grandparenting Podcast
Shame-Free Sex Talks book
The Adventure Bible
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Today we are joined by Scarlet Hiltibidal, who is the new host of Pardon the Mess. 
Scarlet is a wife, mom of four, author, speaker, and follower of Jesus who is passionate about helping parents see the gospel in the middle of everyday family life.
In this episode, Scarlet shares about her own parenting messes, including loving each of her kids well in very different seasons and needs. We talk about the pressure moms feel to get everything right, the invisible report card so many of us carry, and the freedom that comes when we remember parenting is not about our performance, but about pointing our kids to Jesus.
Scarlet also gives us a look at the new format of Pardon the Mess, where she will take one real parenting struggle each week and help parents untangle it through Scripture, stories, and one small faithful step.

Resources Mentioned
Scarlet’s website
Christian Parenting
Pardon the Mess podcast
Shame-Free Sex Talks book
The Adventure Bible
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