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

What does the Bible actually say about clothing?
In this episode, author and Bible teacher Caroline Saunders joins me to talk about her new book, But What Do I Wear?: The Biblical Story of Clothing, How It Helps Us Think About Getting Dressed, and Approximately Seventeen Stories I May Regret Telling.
We talk about modesty and appropriateness, helping our kids navigate clothing and brand names, enjoying beauty without finding our identity in it, and what it means to worship the God who covers.
If clothing, body image, or what your kids wear has ever felt more complicated than it should, this conversation will remind you of a freeing truth: the most important thing about your outfit is that you are clothed in Christ.

Resources Mentioned
Caroline’s website
Instagram
But What Do I Wear? book
Christmas Gift guide
Beyond Fit
Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation
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In this episode, I’m talking with Janel Breitenstein, author of Emotionally Strongish Parenting: Seven Shifts for a More Resilient and Jesus-Centered Home, about why raising emotionally healthy kids often starts with paying attention to our own hearts.
Janel explains what happens in our brains when fear, anxiety, or anger takes over and why sometimes the best parenting decision we can make is to pause before responding. We talk about creating space for our kids’ doubts and questions, moving from behavior management toward heart change, and the important difference between guilt and shame.
We also talk about something every parent needs to hear: perfect parenting isn’t the goal. Our mistakes can actually become opportunities to model repentance, forgiveness, grace, and repair.
Janel ends with a simple three-step process to help us handle emotions with our kids: identify, manage, and shepherd.
If you’ve ever lost your temper, parented out of fear, or wondered how your own emotional health is affecting your kids, this conversation will give you practical tools and a lot of encouragement.

Resources Mentioned
Janel’s website
Substack
Instagram
Emotionally Strong(ish) Parenting book
Christmas Gift guide
Beyond Fit
NiRV Question & Answer Bible for Kids
Operation Christmas Child
Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation
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Have you ever wondered what happens to an Operation Christmas Child shoebox after your family packs it?
In this episode, Dania Andraos shares her incredible story of growing up in the Middle East, where her family faced persecution for their Christian faith, and how receiving a shoebox gift became a powerful reminder that God saw her and heard her prayers.
We talk about how that simple gift opened doors for the gospel in her community, how Dania eventually became involved with Operation Christmas Child herself, and practical ways families can participate in this ministry together.
If you've ever packed a shoebox or wondered how to help your kids develop a heart for serving others, this conversation will remind you that God can use even the smallest gifts to make an eternal impact.

Resources Mentioned
Operation Christmas Child
Learn how to pack a shoebox
Find a drop-off location
Build a shoebox online.
Christmas Gift guide
Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps
NiRV Question & Answer Bible for Kids
Midnight Mom Devotional Bible
Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation
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In this episode, Steph talks with Dana K. White, author of Procrastinators Get Stuff Done, about why procrastination isn't always laziness. Often, it comes from overwhelm, decision fatigue, perfectionism, and the feeling that we need to have everything figured out before we begin.
Dana shares her practical process for getting unstuck, starting with one surprisingly simple step: just look. They talk about why small wins matter, how “noncommittal experimentation” can help us move forward, and why making a big plan too early can actually become another form of procrastination.
Steph and Dana also talk about understanding your personal “commitment threshold,” resisting comparison, and helping kids who procrastinate without labeling them as lazy.
If there’s something you’ve been putting off, this conversation will help you stop overthinking it and take one small, doable step forward today.

Resources Mentioned
Procrastinators Get Stuff Done book
Dana’s website
Christmas Gift guide
Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps
NiRV Question & Answer Bible for Kids
Midnight Mom Devotional Bible
Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation
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In this episode, Steph talks with psychologist, author, and Love and Logic expert Dr. Charles Fay about raising kids whose faith goes deeper than simply knowing how to behave like a Christian.
Charles shares why spiritually strong kids aren't perfect kids, why faith is ultimately a gift from God, and how parents can nurture faith without trying to control the outcome. They talk about allowing kids to make mistakes while the stakes are still small, holding boundaries with empathy, modeling repentance when we get it wrong, and helping kids learn to depend on God through life's struggles.
They also unpack the temptation to believe in a kind of "parenting prosperity gospel": that if we read the right books, follow the right strategies, and work hard enough, our kids are guaranteed to become faithful adults. Instead, Charles encourages parents to focus on what God has actually called us to do and trust him with the results.

Resources Mentioned
About Charles Fay
Love and Logic Institute
Raising Spiritually Strong Kids book
The Word in our Home
Christmas Gift guide
Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps
NiRV Question & Answer Bible for Kids
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