Parents, have you wondered how much modern culture—with its screens and shifting philosophies—has changed the way we raise our kids? The impact may be more serious than many of us realize. In this episode, Brett and Erin talk with Dr. Leonard Sax about his important book "The Collapse of Parenting" and how immensely the culture has shifted the parenting landscape leading to a collapse in parental authority. Together, they discuss practical ways parents can re-establish healthy leadership for a family culture where children can truly thrive.

Get the "Collapse of Parenting" - https://a.co/d/0hBmRmuF

Check out Jean Twenge's "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World" - https://a.co/d/0cYiz9iB

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Should you discipline your kids in public? How do we navigate those situations when our kid talks back or kicks off a tantrum in the middle of the grocery store? In this episode, Brett and Erin dig into Ephesians 6:4 and address a tension many parents feel: how to practice strong, authoritative discipline without humiliating your child when they're losing it in public.

Check out last week's podcast about why kids don't listen the first time: https://linktw.in/vJMKZm

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Parents, we've all been there: You’ve said "No" about five times at this point. You’ve given a warning. Maybe you've even explained the consequence…and still nothing changes! This cycle can feel exhausting and ineffective. How can we actually get discipline to work? In this episode, Brett and Erin talk about what actually makes discipline effective at home, explain why repeated warnings, empty consequences, and emotional reactions often undermine our authority, and how calm consistency builds respect over time.

Check out the children's book "No, David" - https://a.co/d/06A6wtho

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You don’t need a theology degree to help your kids understand the Bible. But you do need the right strategies. In this episode, Brett and Erin share some of the practical background questions parents can use at home to help their kids go deeper during family Bible time, followed by a recent sermon Brett gave that highlights what it looks like to apply these strategies in real study. These foundational tools will help you encourage your kids in their ability to think carefully about what Scripture is actually communicating.

Check out Walt Russell's book "Playing With Fire" - https://a.co/d/4EpY5Xa

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In this episode, Brett and Erin reflect on a real-life parenting mishap: a missed writing class, a dropped-off teenager, and a problem that had to be solved without a phone, an adult, or a rescue. What could have spiraled into panic instead became a powerful lesson in resilience and confidence. Through this real-life example, they explore why overprotecting our kids can actually hinder their growth and how small, age-appropriate responsibilities prepare children to become resilient problem-solvers later in life.

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As a new year begins, many of us are setting new goals, habits, and resolutions. But before we set goals for our spiritual growth, we need to examine our expectations. Are we challenging ourselves and our kids to goals that will really grow us in our relationship and knowledge of the Lord? In this episode, Brett and Erin reflect on a recent article by Bible teacher Jen Wilkin, discuss how the growing crisis of biblical literacy in the church and low expectations for discipleship and learning are failing both adults and the next generation.

Read the article by Jen Wilkin: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/bible-reading-plan-literacy-jen-wilkin/

Read the State of Theology report: https://thestateoftheology.com/

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Apathy and faith deconstruction are increasingly common among the next generation, while much of the biblical teaching and discipleship students receive remains shallow. So how can we help students move beyond indifference toward a faith that is thoughtful, resilient, and lived out? In this episode, Brett and Erin talk with Ryan Pauly, MAVEN’s Director of Immersive Experiences, about what he’s seen effectively help students move from apathy about their faith to genuine conviction, and even a desire to share it with others.

Check out more about MAVEN's Immersive Experiences: https://maventruth.com/immersive-experience/

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As Christmas and the end of the year approach, it’s easy to get caught up rushing from one holiday party to the next shopping trip and miss the deeper purpose of the season. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss why Advent and Christmas are meaningful opportunities to slow down as a family, remember Christ’s birth, and intentionally look back on the year to see God’s faithfulness. They offer practical ideas and family traditions to help you do this together at home as the year comes to a close.

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The news never slows down! And if staying informed feels overwhelming for adults, it’s no wonder we may hesitate to bring global events into conversations with our kids. But God is at work everywhere—and our kids need to see that and build the skills they’ll need to navigate the news as adults. In this podcast, Brett and Erin are joined by Brian Basham and Caleb Bailey from WORLD Watch, a Christian news show that helps families explore world events together through short, compelling, 10-minute episodes.

Check out WORLD Watch: https://worldwatch.news/

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If your kids ask, “Why can’t all religions lead to God?”, would you know how to answer? In this episode, Brett and Erin continue their discussion about why Jesus is the only way to salvation and illustrate how you can respond to the top 3 most common objections to this critical Christian doctrine.

Watch our first conversation on this topic "What Does the Bible Teach About Jesus?": https://linktw.in/xGhuRL

Learn more about the "Soul Searching" study of teens mentioned by Brett: https://a.co/d/0IY23Ya

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