Courageous Parenting Podcast

Pessimism and optimism can both be problematic. We want to equip our children in being grounded in reality while hopeful about what’s ahead. Of course, this episode will help you navigate poor attitudes in your home, but it also helps everyone see the bigger picture of why this is essential in preparing our children for being adults in a future different world. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Church is every bit as much for children as it is for adults and we must regularly check in with our children to see how it’s going for them. There could be a myriad of reasons why it’s good, but also why there could be challenges too. You want to know of any challenges that may exist. This episode is about helping our children love the bride of Christ. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

It's vital to make wise and timely decisions during this age of accelerating change. Isaac gives practical insights into being more decisive. By your decisions you will either experience short-term pain for long-term gain or you will get short-term comfort for long-term pain. This episode spurs us on to be men of action, someone others can count on including our families. Decisiveness helps you be a force for good in the world by being a man of conviction that can’t be swayed by evil. For more resources go to becourageousministry.org

My guess, is most men don't actually feel good when they hear the expectation of being Spiritual leaders. Not because they don't want to do it well, but more so, that is sounds daunting and secretly discouraging. Unfortunately very few have seen it in their own lives and now they are expected to do something that can be hard to navigate. No one likes to have expectations where it feels ambiguous to live up to them. This episode's aim is to ground the spiritual leadership plane in a way by giving clarity on what you can do even with the limited time you may have. All ministry resources can be found at becourageousministry.org.

We get to disciple our children up in the Lord but also help them with good habits, behavior, and ways to think about things that yield fruitfulness in their future adult lives. We get to help them mature along the way and overcome character flaws. Following through is such an important area we get to help them mature. If you notice a trend in poor behavior, let’s dig deeper in conversation to help them understand how to approach that better the next time and the motivation to do so too. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

We believe the balanced life is a myth and the expectation of living a more idyllic balanced life at some point may not be healthy for various reasons we discuss. While having intentions you are working towards for growth and improvement is vital, it’s important to be content with the season and circumstances we are in at the same time. If a balanced life is the end goal there’s more harm than good that will likely come from it. We need to be raising resilient children, and the pursuit of comfort, ease, and idyllic balance in our lives will likely create weaker adults that enter a world that requires resiliency.

Isaac dives into a way to get to your best thinking when faced with problems to solve and important decisions to make. He gives a step by step process to go beyond normal thinking to what he calls clear thinking. He shares a business story where this process helped him double his business by millions in revenue beyond what had ever been done before in that space. For all show notes and other resources go to becourageouministry.org

In this kick off episode Isaac confronts society's growing opposition to masculinity and gives a valiant attempt at defining manhood. He, for the first time shares publicly a powerful story about his own biological father that he never knew, how God healed his fatherless wounds, and a strong exhortation on what it looks like to be a Godly man during these unprecedented times. If you listen carefully you will also be able to hear the themes that the show will be centered around too. For all show notes and resources go to BeCourageousMinistry.org.

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You can thrive in every season, regardless of life circumstances, but to truly thrive we must pursue and choose to grow. Maybe you feel stuck, too busy, or maybe you believe “this is as good as it gets.” We must keep our eyes on what is eternal and when we do, there is always room to grow! Our capacity grows as we lean into the hard times in this life with a teachable heart, ready and willing to make change, but also when we walk in humility in biblical friendships that seek to encourage us and spur us on to good works as well as exhort one another to change and live better. Join Angie as she digs into the Word of God, warning us to watch out for the trap of limited introspection and the freedom that begins with biblical self-examination and points us to the freedom we have in Christ. Let’s be the light in this world by truly thriving even in the midst of a fallen world… you never know who will ask you where you find the hope you have. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Are believers growing more divisive with each other following the pattern of the world? Family size is one of many hot points right now, and it shouldn’t cause disunity. While the Tolpin’s have never been part of the Quiver full movement, they do have nine children. In this episode, they lay out what they see in the Bible regarding having children and how they have lived out their convictions. Get ready to be encouraged, maybe challenged, and a few warnings too as they make a call for unity.

The Tolpin’s get raw and real about the challenges and blessings of their homeschooling journey over the last 19 years educating their 9 children. They are first generation homeschoolers who’ve learned a lot and even warn others towards the end of the episode about ditches to stay out of. Regardless of how your children are educated, you will likely find this fascinating and helpful. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

There’s power in stories; this episode may be one of the most helpful ever, full of practical insights and a full behind-the-scenes look at when and how Isaac and Angie went against the grain with a fresh, intentional, and biblical approach to equipping their children starting 23 years ago to be ready for today and the future world they will be launching into. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

In an age with instant access to so many teachers, it’s helpful and important to know the backgrounds of those you learn from. Tune in to hear the Tolpin's raw and real journey being part of the body of Christ over the last 23 years. Isaac and Angie Tolpin are open books! In fact, you can ask them anything during LIVE Q&A’s in the Be Courageous app and they will answer candidly. Sometimes hearing stories gleans the most wisdom; you will likely experience that in this special episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

We never arrive in the parenting journey because we will never do things perfectly. But that doesn’t mean we don’t strive to get better. Get ready to be encouraged in this episode to lead your kids towards righteous living and great character.

Disagreements in your marriage can be healthy as they cause incremental recalibrations along the way versus big blow-ups down the road. If you stay away from them at all costs it will cost far more later than the present inconvenience. Tune in and be encouraged in how to disagree well and why it can bolster a stronger marriage, better teamwork, and more effective parenting too!

We interview the CEO of AIG & the Ark Encounter, Ken Ham on how to parent your kids to face the giants ahead of them. At its core, it’s a Genesis 3 challenge parents are facing in equipping their kids. You’ve got to hear the detailed questions we must be ready to answer to our kids. In fact, we need to proactively teach our kids so many things that most parents aren’t even thinking about. When you listen to this you will be glad you know what to be prepared for.

Isaac and Angie are digging in on the topic of anxiety and overwhelming moments with young kids. They cover both the aspects of what these human emotions can be a reflection of from a physical perspective as well as a spiritual heart condition. If you or your children struggle with anxiety, stress, fear, worry, or feelings of overwhelm, you will gain guidance in many Scriptures to combat this vicious cycle coupled with practical tips on how to start your day well that will really help you and your family legacy.

Pastor Steve Crane is keeping his doors open to thousands of people during COVID with no spreading of the virus happening and will not close regardless of what is ahead. He will share why, but more importantly, we discuss what Jesus really meant about being a peacemaker. When you listen, you will realize how wrong so many Christians have gotten this part of the Sermon on the Mount. Get ready to be challenged and encouraged with a road map to being the kind of peacemaker God intended and the world actually needs right now.

This is a short from Courageous Parenting podcast full episode that you can find under podcasts on our Youtube channel or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts. The Courageous Parenting podcast is part of BeCourageousMinistry.org where we are on a mission to impact 10 million Christian legacies with biblical resources relevant to today's marriage and parenting issues. Here's a description of the full episode: As the world changes; the usefulness of a strict academic educational approach is fading, we must balance it with the development of relevant life skills. The right combination of these, along with ongoing spiritual discipleship leads to the outcomes that matter most during uncertain times. Regardless of your homeschooling experience or lack of it; this is a thought-provoking and timely discussion. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

As the world changes; the usefulness of a strict academic educational approach is fading, we must balance it with the development of relevant life skills. The right combination of these, along with ongoing spiritual discipleship leads to the outcomes that matter most during uncertain times. Regardless of your homeschooling experience or lack of it; this is a thought-provoking and timely discussion. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

It’s more important than ever to have deep friendships we can run the race with, however, it’s not easy as the times we are living in also tend to cause more division. How will you guide and teach your children to build deep biblical friendships if you aren’t doing it? There are good like-minded people out there, tune in to be challenged and encouraged.

This episode is a challenge for all of us parents to think through how to encourage a Spiritual revival in our families this summer. Sometimes we have to give up what looks normal for what’s even better. What could be better for your family this summer? This episode will help you think through that. We look forward to hearing your stories in August. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.