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

In this episode Michael and Angela DeAquino discuss the importance of pre-parental counseling, building a shared family vision, navigating disagreements in marriage, and understanding how our own upbringing shapes the way we parent. They talk honestly about family trauma, generational patterns, survival mode parenting, apologizing to our kids, and the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection.
Whether you are preparing for your first baby, parenting young kids, or realizing you want to become more intentional years into parenting, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope for every season. 
Michael and Angela are the founders of The Parenthood Project and authors of The Parenthood Primer, a resource designed to help couples prepare spiritually, emotionally, and relationally for parenting.

(00:00) Introduction to Parenthood Preparation
(03:08) The Importance of Pre-Parenting Counseling
(06:12) Navigating Identity Shifts in Parenting
(08:55) Communication and Alignment in Parenting
(12:06) Reflecting on Upbringing and Family Values
(14:51) Addressing Family Trauma and Patterns
(17:49) The Long Game in Parenting
(20:55) Practical Steps for Intentional Parenting
(23:48) The Role of Community in Parenting
(26:51) It's Never Too Late to Start
(30:09) Conclusion and Resources

Resources Mentioned
The Parenthood Primer workbook
The Parenthood Project

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In this episode, Brad and Heidi Mitchell share wisdom from over 40 years of marriage and ministry on what it looks like to build a marriage rooted in prayer. 
We talk about why prayer is so impactful for both marriage and parenting, why it can feel intimidating to pray with your spouse, and simple, practical ways to begin. 
Brad and Heidi also share encouragement for couples who feel spiritually mismatched and how small steps of faith can lead to lasting change. 
Brad and Heidi are the founders of Build Your Marriage, a ministry dedicated to helping couples strengthen their marriages through Christ-centered resources, books, and conferences. Their book Build Your Marriage with Prayer is a fantastic resource to help you get started praying with your spouse!

(00:00) Introduction to Marriage and Prayer
(02:27) The Power of Prayer in Marriage
(08:08) Overcoming Barriers to Prayer
(11:59) Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage
(16:46) Spiritual Warfare and Family Dynamics
(19:29) Transformative Power of Prayer
(25:12) Practical Steps to Start Praying Together
(28:36) Resources for Strengthening Marriage through Prayer

Resources Mentioned
Build Your Marriage with Prayer book
Build Your Marriage website
Marriage articles by Brad and Heidi
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In this episode, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman share honestly about what 40 years of marriage has looked like through parenting, grief, counseling, career changes, and the constant transition of family life. We talk about how differences that once felt charming can become challenging over time, why repentance and humility have been essential in their marriage, and how they’ve learned to “bear with one another in love” through every season.
Steven and Mary Beth also share about the role counseling, mentors, and Christian community have played in helping them navigate hard seasons together. They offer encouragement for couples who feel weary, disconnected, or discouraged, reminding listeners that marriage is not about perfection but about continually turning back toward each other and toward the Lord.
Steven Curtis Chapman is a Grammy-winning Christian artist and songwriter, and together he and Mary Beth Chapman are authors, speakers, and longtime advocates for faith and family ministry.

(00:00) Introduction and Family Update
(03:09) Navigating Marriage Through Seasons
(06:04) The Importance of Humility and Repentance
(08:49) Seeking Help: Counseling and Mentorship
(12:06) The Journey of Parenting and Grandparenting
(15:07) Finding Joy in Long-Term Marriage
(18:01) Encouragement for Struggling Couples

Resources Mentioned
Still Here book
Steven Curtis Chapman website
Mary Beth Chapman website
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In this episode, Doug McKelvey shares how prayer and liturgy can become powerful tools for discipling kids through all of life’s stages, but specifically the transition to adulthood.
We talk about the value of written prayers alongside spontaneous prayer, how ancient rhythms can help reorient our hearts in a noisy world, and why giving our kids words for their faith matters more than we might realize. We also discuss the challenge of releasing control as parents and learning to trust God with our children’s stories in every season. 
Doug is the author of the Every Moment Holy series, including his newest book, Rites of Passage, which offers liturgies designed to support young adults as they navigate life, identity, and faith.

Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Doug McKelvey
(02:57) The Journey of Every Moment Holy
(06:07) The Relevance of Ancient Prayers
(08:55) The Shift in Prayer Practices
(12:11) The Impact of Written Prayers
(14:57) Supporting Young Adults in Transition
(18:04) The Role of Parents in Young Adult Faith
(21:06) Trusting God in Parenting
(23:54) Conclusion and Resources

Resources Mentioned
Rites of Passage book
Every Moment Holy books
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In this episode, I sit down with my two closest friends, Kelly Karpe and Kate Hann, for an honest conversation about how our parenting has changed over time. 
We talk about the expectations we had as young moms, how God reshaped our hearts through different seasons, and what it looks like to release control and trust God more as our kids grow.
These women have known me for a long time, so we share personal stories about comparison, surrender, friendship in motherhood, the importance of community in raising kids who love Jesus, and our hopes for our families in the years ahead. 

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