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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode, you get six practical steps in becoming a stronger team in your marriage. You will glean communication wisdom, simplified answers to having marriage vision, the dynamics of oneness, the importance of encouraging the gifts and passions of your spouse and so much more. This is a must-listen for every married couple. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at 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.

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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.

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The Amazon docu-series “Shiny Happy People” brings up some important conversations relevant to Christianity today. In this podcast episode, Isaac and Angie discuss concerns regarding the Patriarchy and Quiverfull movements which do need to be talked about. We want to stay on the biblical road and not fall into the ditches of legalism or on the opposite side, moral relativism. It takes continually drawing close to the Lord, reading His Word, and discerning what’s true, and what is going to be fruitful for your family. As always, the Tolpin’s aren’t afraid to discuss the hard topics and give their best to help the Body of Christ. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org

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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.

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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.

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