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The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids

by Steph Thurling

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More Than a Shoebox: One Child's Story of God's Faithfulness with Dania Andraos

October 27, 2026 · 29 min

Have you ever wondered what happens to an Operation Christmas Child shoebox after your family packs it? In this episode, Dania Andraos shares her incredible story of growing up in the Middle East, where her family faced persecution for…
Why You Procrastinate (and It’s Not Because You’re Lazy) with Dana K White

October 20, 2026 · 32 min

In this episode, Steph talks with Dana K. White, author of Procrastinators Get Stuff Done, about why procrastination isn't always laziness. Often, it comes from overwhelm, decision fatigue, perfectionism, and the feeling that we need to…
Raising Spiritually Strong Kids Without Trying to Control the Outcome with Charles Fay

October 13, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode, Steph talks with psychologist, author, and Love and Logic expert Dr. Charles Fay about raising kids whose faith goes deeper than simply knowing how to behave like a Christian. Charles shares why spiritually strong kids…
Can my child live out their faith in public school? with Kori Pennypacker

October 6, 2026 · 33 min

For many Christian parents, sending a child to public school can feel intimidating. Questions about faith, culture, religious freedom, and discipleship often create anxiety. In this episode, Steph sits down with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of…
How to help your kids grieve with Sissy Goff

September 29, 2026 · 32 min

In this episode, therapist and author Sissy Goff joins Steph to talk about what kids really need when they're experiencing loss and how their grief can look very different from ours. Sissy explains why grief isn't linear, how kids often…

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What the Bible promises about the new earth with Randy Alcorn

September 22, 2026 · 59 min

What will heaven actually be like, and how do we talk to our kids about it? In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from the Faith & Clarity podcast with Dr. Mark Turman and author Randy Alcorn about his children’s book, Heaven on…
How to talk about faith without lecturing with Katheryn Saunders

September 15, 2026 · 29 min

As we wrap up our discipleship series, we're talking about one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of raising children who continue following Jesus into adulthood: having meaningful spiritual conversations. In this episode…
Why listening to Christian music matters more than you think with Jason Houser

September 8, 2026 · 37 min

What if one of the simplest ways to disciple your children was as easy as pressing play? In this episode of our discipleship series, we're looking at another practice that research from Lifeway identified as having a significant impact on…
How serving helps kids build a lasting faith with Eric and Sarah Holmstrom

September 1, 2026 · 37 min

What if one of the most important things you can do for your child’s faith is help them become part of the church, not just attend it? In this episode of our discipleship series, I’m joined by Sarah and Eric Holmstrom to talk about why…
How to teach kids to pray for a lasting faith with Erica Renaud

August 25, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode, Steph continues the discipleship series by exploring one of the strongest predictors of lasting faith: regular prayer. We know prayer is important, but many parents feel unsure where to begin or worry they aren't "good…
Why Scripture is the foundation of lasting faith with Andrew and Charlotte Ollerton

August 18, 2026 · 30 min

The Bible can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to read it with your kids. Where do you start? How do you help them understand it? And how do you make it something they actually enjoy? In this episode, Steph continues the…
What actually helps kids follow Jesus for life? With Jana Magruder

August 11, 2026 · 38 min

Every Christian parent wants to raise kids with a lasting faith, but with so much parenting advice available, it's easy to wonder where to focus your time and energy. In this episode, Steph kicks off a special discipleship series by…

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About the show

As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips and spiritual guidance for your parenting journey.