The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

"We need to turn our frustration into fascination," said author and CEO of Growing Leaders, Dr. Tim Elmore, as he described how parents can best close the generational gaps with their children. Listen in as Suzanne and Tim discuss the differences parents and kids are experiencing across generations–including attitudes toward authority–and how best to make generational connection for the sake of generational impact. . . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and Beacon Parent, a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview. . . . . . GET GROUNDED

• Ephesians 6:4 - Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instructions of the Lord.
• Exodus 20:12 - Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

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• Check out Dr. Tim Elmore's organization, resources, and social media accounts:
  • www.timelmore.com
  • Preorder Tim's newest book, I Can't Wait.
  • LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Pursue wisdom for your family and leave an intentional legacy. Check out Suzanne's new course, Charting Your Family's Future!
• Check out Summit Ministries and use the listener discount code "INFORMED24" for $200 off at summit.org.

. . . . . GET CONNECTED Website

• suzannephillips.net
• beaconparent.com
• THINQMedia.com

Instagram

• https://instagram.com/suzannephillips_
• https://instagram.com/beacon_parent
• https://instagram.com/thinq_media

Facebook

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106
• https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

"If you don't ever teach your kids, 'Here are the false worldviews and what they say,' then they will be, in fact, more compelled by the false worldviews when they hear them," said Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries. Listen in as Suzanne and Dr. Myers discuss the critical nuance of worldview and how important it is to teach our kids biblical truth in these concerning times. Plus, get the inside story of Dr. Myers new book, "The Truth Changes Everything" and learn about all the next gen programs offered through Summit Ministries–including a listener discount! . . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and Beacon Parent, a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview. . . . . . GET GROUNDED Psalm 119:160 - "All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal." GET GOING

• Check out Dr. Jeff Myers' organization and resources:

• Summit Ministries

• Book: Truth Changes Everything

• @summitmn

• @drjeffmyers

• LISTENER DISCOUNT FOR SUMMIT MINISTRIES - Use the code "INFORMED24" for $200 off at summit.org.

• Looking for ways to pursue wisdom for your family and leave an intentional legacy?? Check out Suzanne's new course, Charting Your Family's Future!

. . . . GET CONNECTED WEBSITE

• suzannephillips.net

• beaconparent.com

• Thinqmedia.com

• https://instagram.com/suzannephillips

• https://instagram.com/beacon_parent

• https://instagram.com/thinq_media

FACEBOOK

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106

• https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

Proverbs tells us there are four types of people: The wise, simpleton, fool and mocker. When it comes to parenting, which one are you? In this episode, Suzanne calls us to ask ourselves the hard questions as parents: What does it look like to steward our responsibility? Are we pursuing wisdom? Are our children growing like Jesus did, in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man? But she doesn't just leave us hanging with questions! Tune in and hear the solutions Suzanne offers to help us develop the wisdom and biblical worldview we need to parent well. . . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and Beacon Parent, a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview. . . . . . GET GROUNDED Proverbs 13:20 - "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." GET GOING

• Looking for ways to pursue wisdom for your family and leave an intentional legacy? Check out Suzanne's new course, Charting Your Family's Future!

. . . . WEBSITE

• suzannephillips.net
• beaconparent.com
• thinqmedia.com

INSTAGRAM

• https://instagram.com/suzannephillips
• https://instagram.com/beacon_parent
• https://instagram.com/thinq_media

FACEBOOK

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106
• https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

Suzanne and Gabe call out some threats to be aware of, such as school-based health centers and gender ideology policies, and how parents can think well, make informed decisions, and exercise wisdom in seeking alternatives for their families.

Gabe Lyons joins Suzanne Phillips to kick off Season 2 and highlight the new lineup of episodes ahead. They discuss frontline issues parents are facing in the current culture and how parents can rightfully guard and protect the true essence of childhood through a Christian worldview.

• see themselves as leaders

• get educated on the policies that impact their kids

• take action as they are called.

New episode every Wednesday.

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• Pray, seek and know what your role is as a parent.

• Lean into this season and get educated.

• Engage in parent training and coaching opportunities with Suzanne.

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• suzannephillips.net

• beaconparent.com

• thinqmedia.com

• https://instagram.com/suzannephillips

• https://instagram.com/beacon_parent

• https://instagram.com/thinq_media

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106

• https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

"The church has done a disservice, if you will, in teaching us to understand that we should be obsolete from government. We have been taught to, in a great sense, turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to things that are happening, and I believe that's why a lot of stuff is happening," said Latasha Fields, a passionate advocate for parental rights, education, and community empowerment and a homeschooling mom of three. Latasha has founded the Christian Home Educators Support System, made a run for Illinois Lt. Governor, and many other endeavors in between. In this final episode of Season 1, Suzanne and Latasha talk solutions to traditional public education. Listen in as they discuss overcoming the fear of homeschooling and the opportunities that come from a discipleship-focused homeschool framework. You're sure to be inspired by Latasha's story and passion for restoring the family and the next generation of learners . . . . GET GROUNDED Proverbs 16:9 - "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

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• Pray, seek and know what your education options are for your family.

• Trust your discernment and take action: Do it afraid!

• Follow Latasha Fields at the following:

• • www.epic4change.org

  • https://b2bfund.org/

  • twitter.com/LatashaHFields

  • instagram.com/latashahfields/

  • facebook.com/latashahfields

  • linkedin.com/in/fieldslatasha/

• Book a free Right Fit Education consultation with Suzanne to explore educational options for your family or community.

• Check out more of Suzanne's resources, coaching, consulting, and speaking opportunities on the following platforms:

• • WEBSITE

    • https://www.suzannephillips.net

    • https://www.beaconparent.com

  • INSTAGRAM

    • https://instagram.com/suzannephillips

    • https://instagram.com/beacon_parent

  • FACEBOOK

    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106

Did you know studies are now showing children are first exposed to porn as early as 8 years old? Titania Jordan, the CMO and Chief Parent Officer of Bark.us, joins Suzanne on this week's episode to address the dark side of the fast-paced digital world our children are growing up in. They talk dangerous content, dangerous people, and dangerous apps–even the alarming rise of sextortion. Tune in to learn what to watch for and the internet safety solutions you can use to best protect your children across social media, text messaging, and email.

. . . . GET GROUNDED James 1:27 - Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

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• Follow Titania Jordan on Instagram, and check out her book Parenting in a Tech World: A Handbook for Raising Kids in the Digital Age.

• Get Bark in your homes and in your local schools.

• Gather other parents and hold schools accountable for safety of the content they are sharing with students and/or allowing students to be exposed to.

• Book a free Right Fit Education consultation with Suzanne to explore educational options for your family or community.

• Check out more of Suzanne's resources, coaching, consulting, and speaking opportunities on the following platforms:

• WEBSITE

• https://www.suzannephillips.net

• https://www.beaconparent.com

• INSTAGRAM

• https://instagram.com/suzannephillips

• https://instagram.com/beacon_parent

• FACEBOOK

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106

• https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

"Parents have so many rights that they can use to protect their children. They just need to know where to go find it and how to bring it forward to their school," said author, attorney, and parent advocate, Kelly Hines Brolly. In this episode, Suzanne talks with Kelly about Kelly's new book Laws, Rules, and Rights: A Guide to Protecting Children in Public Schools. Kelly lays out misconceptions of parental rights in public education across all 50 states and empowers parents with ways to assert their constitutional rights and protect their children from controversial instructional content. Tune in and get equipped to take action and propose solutions in your local school! . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and Beacon Parent, a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview. . . . . GET GOING

• Check out Kelly Hines Brolly's website, book, and other resources:
  • Double Umbrella Publications
  • Laws, Rules and Rights: A Guide to Protecting Children in Public Schools
  • LinkedIn
• Book a free Right Fit Education consultation with Suzanne to explore education options for your family and community.
• Check out more of Suzanne's resources, coaching, and speaking opportunities on the following platforms:
  • WEBSITE
    • https://suzannephillips.net
    • https://beaconparent.com
  • INSTAGRAM
    • instagram.com/suzannephillips
    • instagram.com/beacon_parent
  • FACEBOOK
    • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106
    • facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

"We're talking about who's behind the scenes in the realm of education…When you ask a parent 'Who is teaching your child? Who is leading your child?' we used to think Mrs. Jones in room 203, but that's no longer the case…In order to understand who's truly teaching your child, you have to understand who all the players are…." In this episode, Suzanne interviews Melissa Jackson and Apryl Dukes-McDaniel, co-founders of Freedom in Education. They dig into the Whole Child education model—what it is, what it's not…and who's behind the redesign. Parents, grandparents, teachers, administrators–don't miss this! Tune in to hear the implications and dangers of the Whole Child framework and the more positive alternatives to this approach. . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and Beacon Parent, a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview.

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GET GROUNDED

• Proverbs 6:20-23 My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; Bind them continually on your heart; Tie them around your neck. When you walk about, they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you; And when you awake, they will talk to you.

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• Gather other parents and promote solutions-based curriculum (SEL alternatives– virtues not values–and logic electives) as options to school administration.
• Get versed in your child's curriculum. Read the books and/or access the online portal.
• Visit freedomined.org for resources and consider becoming a school ambassador.
• Book a free Right Fit Education consultation with Suzanne to explore educational options for your family or community.
• Check out more of Suzanne's resources, coaching, consulting, and speaking opportunities on the following platforms:

• • WEBSITE

    • https://www.suzannephillips.net

    • https://www.beaconparent.com

  • INSTAGRAM

    • https://instagram.com/suzannephillips

    • https://instagram.com/beacon_parent

  • FACEBOOK

    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106

    • https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

It's no secret screens are invading our children's environments–including their classrooms! Yet, you might be surprised to know only a sliver of the 6-9 hours a day they spend on their screens is actually spent on school work. Veteran teachers and co-authors of Screen Schooled, Matt Miles and Joe Clement, join Suzanne to discuss the negative impact screens are having on students' focus, critical thinking, problem-solving, and relationships. "When you give that phone or tablet to a child, you've given them a burden. They might not see it that way…but what you've done is erected a barrier between other humans, academic content, and their brains," said Joe. Tune in to get informed on the real impact of technology in our schools and learn how you can make a difference in your child's brain development and learning.

. . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and Beacon Parent, a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview.

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GET GROUNDED

• Proverbs 16:5 - "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death."

GET GOING

• Check out Joe and Matt's website and book:

  • www.screenschooled.com

  • Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumber

• Make active decisions for your children and school.
• Gather a small group of like-minded parents and make your concerns/requests known to school administration—and be persistent.
• Book a free Right Fit Education consultation with Suzanne to explore educational options for your family or community.
• Check out more of Suzanne's resources, coaching, consulting, and speaking opportunities on the following platforms:

• • WEBSITE

    • https://www.suzannephillips.net

    • https://www.beaconparent.com

  • INSTAGRAM

    • https://instagram.com/suzannephillips

    • https://instagram.com/beacon_parent

  • FACEBOOK

    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106

    • https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight

In this episode, Suzanne Phillips and Tim Kennedy dial up the straight talk about parents taking extreme ownership–especially when it comes to their children's education. Not only is Tim a Master Sergeant with the US Army Green Berets and a Special Forces sniper with multiple combat deployments, he's also a father of four and an unapologetic American who can't sit idly by and accept the trajectory of our current education system. Tune in and hear how Tim has taken matters in his own hands by starting Apogee Cedar Park school and how his work is equipping and empowering parents to do the same.

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Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and Beacon Parent, a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview.

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GET GROUNDED

• Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

GET GOING

• Check out Tim Kennedy's organizations, companies, and resources:

• TimKennedy.com

• Apogee Cedar Park

• Scars and Stripes

• Instagram

• Twitter

• Book a free Right Fit Education consultation with Suzanne to explore educational options for your family or community.

• Check out Suzanne's resources, coaching, consulting, and speaking opportunities on the following platforms:

• WEBSITE

• https://www.suzannephillips.net

• https://www.beaconparent.com

• INSTAGRAM

• https://instagram.com/suzannephillips

• https://instagram.com/beacon_parent

• FACEBOOK

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092832586106

• https://www.facebook.com/BeaconParent.ShedLight