COURAGEOUS PARENTING

How is the prayer life of those in your family? Do your children see a vibrant prayer life in their parents? Is it part of your family culture to share answers to prayers? Is it part of your church culture and relationships?

Isaac and Angie teach about two different kinds of prayer, how to infuse a strong prayer life in your family, and the importance of all ages praying together, even during church. They share some powerful stories including what happened during church service last week that encouraged everyone who was there.

This is a powerful and encouraging episode that will help you nurture your family members to have a stronger relationship with God.

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Every Christian parent should ask themselves this question in a posture of being open to self-reflection regarding their home. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a few challenges in this episode that are likely to cause even the most well-intentioned parents to think about opportunities for recalibration. The reality is, most homes are somewhat led by the children actually. Of course at first glance every parent would likely say, “That’s not our home!” well…you might be surprised at how this actually plays out without parents even recognizing it’s happening. 

It starts in the toddler years and perpetuates as children get older in most families, maybe even all homes at times. The difference becomes whether the parents recalibrate when it happens and shift back on course in a concerted way. But with most unaware of the depth of what they are allowing to be cultivated in their family culture, too many don’t recalibrate.  

The statistics are starting to show dramatic evidence of this which often even leads to the whole family adjusting their theological viewpoints. Isaac gives a huge challenge to fathers at the end of the episode you won’t want to miss and the whole episode is full of practical insights and encouragement as you parent in these unprecedented times.

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Isaac and Angie discuss six specific things that people are thinking right now but not talking about in the areas of Marriage, Trump, Chickens, Church, Kids' friends, and their Relationships. Do you ever wish you could fully be yourself, say what needs to be said, do the right thing despite the costs, and build a biblical community with others willing to be fully themselves and really know each other? 

The goal is to open up discussions about these five things and influence change in these areas with the people around us. Sometimes, it starts with you being courageous and talking about the important things people are hesitant to talk about. Let’s run the race well with others, and help our families thrive, free from concern about others' thoughts. Be encouraged by this unique Courageous Parenting podcast episode.

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Voetberg Music Academy; is the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

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Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous

People feel more overwhelmed than ever, could it be what we are feeding our minds? What we saturate our minds with daily will contribute to feeling overwhelmed or joyful. Isaac and Angie get raw and real about their marriage in handling overwhelm with valuable practical insights.

Technology can be incredibly useful but also has the potential for harm. Do we get rid of the smartphones or become more disciplined with them? That’s a choice for each family, but Isaac and Angie Tolpin make an argument that our children need to see us model self-discipline with technology and as they get older help them be self-disciplined in how they use technology as well while they are in our homes.

Companies we love who sponsor the show:

Voetberg Music Academy; the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

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Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous

This should influence your parenting decisions: Two-thirds of Americans claim to be Christians, but only four percent of all adults hold a biblical worldview according to the recent Barna studies. So what does it mean when someone says they are a Christian today? It certainly doesn’t mean there's like-mindedness. It doesn’t mean we automatically trust them, and it doesn’t mean their children are safe influences for your children. This is true even in the church you go to.

We aren’t to have fear, but instead to trust God, but can He trust you? Trust you to disciple his children in the ways they should go? God is sovereign but we have an awesome responsibility in equipping our children which frankly, in reflection of these stats is going to have to look much different than what most Christians are doing around you.

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For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.

Companies we love who sponsor the show:

Voetberg Music Academy; the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

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Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous

Peer influences are powerful and there will be times other adults are around your children as they get older. Children must know when to disobey authority, what’s appropriate behavior, what to do when someone tries to touch them in the wrong places, and so much more. Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into how to equip littles, middles, and teenagers to protect their body, their eyes, what boundaries to expect, and overall how to navigate in today’s world. 

They break their direction up into three periods of time in your childrens lives where you will go from high directive parenting, to guiding, and finally moving towards coaching your children in the teenage years. You’re still the parents and at times regardless of their age you’ll be directing, but be warned, if you don’t adjust over time, you will cause the opposite of what you want in your relationship with your children.

Be sure to subscribe to our channel, but also on your favorite podcast app too!

For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.

Companies we love who sponsor the show:

Voetberg Music Academy; the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/

Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous

We believe Intentional Christian parents need to be even more protective over their children today. We have a birds-eye view of reality; with over 5 million podcast downloads we hear tragic stories from believers all over the world about harm to their children in places and with people they thought were safe. Check yourselves as you listen to what Isaac & Angie are suggesting. 

There’s plenty of messages about the dangers of screen time, the internet and pornography, but what about other children? What about older people around your children when you’re not with them? With 93% of boys and 62% of girls accessing pornography by age eighteen, we must be more diligent. Just because you are at church, with family, or those others are trusting, it doesn’t mean your children are safe. 

The world has dramatically changed in the last decade, don’t you think parenting must dramatically change in response to it? 

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For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.

Companies we love who sponsor the show:

Voetberg Music Academy; the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/

Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous

Don’t let greater comfortable times ahead for Christians become the enemy of your family thriving long-term. It appears we are entering into a a great season, due to the largest restoration of America that’s happening right now. We give ten things to consider to make wise choices for your marriage and parenting during these times. We believe God has given us a unique window to make the adjustments needed as to thrive in the future that encourages a faith-filled multi-generational legacy. It takes going against normally human tendencies.

1. Get to the place you want to grow roots long-term
2. Build strong community
3. Grow Spiritually
4. Seize opportunities to make more
5. Invest and Save
6. Work hard on your marriage
7. Influence resilience and Godliness in your children
8. Be prepared for the worst
9. Serve others
10. Improve where you live

Be sure to subscribe to our channel, but also on your favorite podcast app too!

For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.

Companies we love who sponsor the show:

Voetberg Music Academy; the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/

Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous

The Covid era and the new MAHA movement has helped people realize how corrupt big pharma is and how at times our government doesn’t have the best interest of the people. We share our story of deciding against vaccines early on in our twenty-four year journey parenting nine children and what we did instead. While western medicine can be helpful when you truly need it, we have seen the fruit of growing in knowledge of how to treat things naturally. Angie Tolpin shares how she grew in knowledge, shares her favorite books on vaccines and natural health as well. Tips on how to build your team of health professionals you see eye to eye with and encouragement to advocate for your family without fear. 

Be sure to subscribe to our channel, but also on your favorite podcast app too!

For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.

Companies we love who sponsor the show:

Voetberg Music Academy; the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/

Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous

How you handle this will likely impact whether you have a multi-generational legacy of faith or not. If your children are resisting church, that's a vital indicator of either a problem with your church that needs to be fully discovered, or a heart issue in your child towards church and God. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give practical insights on what to do when your children show resistance to going to church. If you want your children to make being part of a church family a priority with their families in the future, they must see you making it a priority consistently in yours. 

Be sure to subscribe to our channel, but also on your favorite podcast app too!

For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com.

Companies we love who sponsor the show:

Voetberg Music Academy; the online music class that children actually love and make progress with! Get 20% off with code COURAGEOUS

https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/

Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous

Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous