This is a raw episode that will encourage you to protect and equip your family despite pushback! Parenting takes more intentionality than the previous few generations, especially with the seismic culture shifts increasingly against Christianity in the last few years. We have to get good at standing firm in a loving way even in Christian circles, this episode will help you do so. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

This is a raw episode that will encourage you to protect and equip your family despite pushback! Parenting takes more intentionality than the previous few generations, especially with the seismic culture shifts increasingly against Christianity in the last few years. We have to get good at standing firm in a loving way even in Christian circles, this episode will help you do so. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>.

“Don’t Apologize For Your Parenting Standards”

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.

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 <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>.

“Leading The Attitudes In Your Home”

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.

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 <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>.

“Do Your Children Want to Go to Church?”

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.

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 <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>.

“How to Teach Your Children to Follow Through”

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.

"Are Balanced Life Expectations Harmful?”

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.

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 <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>.

“6 Keys To A Thriving Marriage Team”

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.

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 <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>.

"Grow So You Can Thrive"

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.

“A Biblical Perspective on Family Size”

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

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 <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>

"Shiny Happy People" - Dangers of Patriarchy & Quiverfull Movements

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.

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 <a href="http://BeCourageousMinistry.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeCourageousMinistry.org</a>.

“Our 1st Generation Homeschooling Hardships & Blessings“

A weekly podcast with Isaac &amp; Angie Tolpin on Biblical parenting. The raw truth on how to equip confident Christian kids in an uncertain world.  We cover parenting topics on things such as purity, self-control, obedience, discipleship, relationships, education, pornography, Bible-time, marriage, and family. We hold nothing back and give the Biblical truth on relevant topics parents need today.  You can find scriptures used, notes, resources, and video of each episode at COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM

The Tolpins are so loving in thier lessons in parenting and great overall life lessons.

Enouraging Parents with Love!

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A weekly podcast with Isaac &amp; Angie Tolpin on Biblical parenting. The raw truth on how to equip confident Christian kids in an uncertain world. We cover parenting topics on things such as purity, self-control, obedience, discipleship, relationships, education, pornography, Bible-time, marriage, and family. We hold nothing back and give the Biblical truth on relevant topics parents need today. You can find scriptures used, notes, resources, and video of each episode at <a href="http://COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COURAGEOUSPARENTING.COM</a>

COURAGEOUS PARENTING

We begin to answer one of the most asked questions in parenting; how to raise obedient kids. Isaac &amp; Angie discuss two vital and foundational aspects of training up obedient kids. Without these two keys, everything else you do will likely fail over-time. They speak from experience having 8 kids, from 3 months to 18 years old,  and are seeing the fruit from their experience following the biblical parenting model. You will get the raw biblical truth and practical wisdom you need in this episode on parenting that's relevant no matter how old your kids are.

We begin to answer one of the most asked questions in parenting; how to raise obedient kids. Isaac &amp; Angie discuss two vital and foundational aspects of training up obedient kids. Without these two keys, everything else you do will likely fail over-time. They speak from experience having 8 kids, from 3 months to 18 years old, and are seeing the fruit from their experience following the biblical parenting model. You will get the raw biblical truth and practical wisdom you need in this episode on parenting that's relevant no matter how old your kids are.

Why Your Kids Won't Obey You

Do your kids respect you? Do they roll their eyes or refuse to obey you?  How you are parenting when they are young is either cultivating respectful or disrespectful kids. It doesn't just happen. In fact, it won't happen if your parenting looks like the majority. The great news is, this isn't difficult,  but it does take doing the right few things consistently over a long period of time. In this episode, Isaac and Angie cover three practical and Biblical keys to raising kids who will respect you. There's some counter-intuitive wisdom even the most experienced parents are likely to glean from. You should expect your kids to obey and respect you because God expects it of them, but have you taught them what the bible says on this? You will be encouraged and get several powerful Scriptures you can teach your children as well.

Do your kids respect you? Do they roll their eyes or refuse to obey you? How you are parenting when they are young is either cultivating respectful or disrespectful kids. It doesn't just happen. In fact, it won't happen if your parenting looks like the majority. The great news is, this isn't difficult, but it does take doing the right few things consistently over a long period of time. In this episode, Isaac and Angie cover three practical and Biblical keys to raising kids who will respect you. There's some counter-intuitive wisdom even the most experienced parents are likely to glean from. You should expect your kids to obey and respect you because God expects it of them, but have you taught them what the bible says on this? You will be encouraged and get several powerful Scriptures you can teach your children as well.

How to Raise Kids Who Respect Their Parents

Don't underestimate the negative influence your anger has on your kids. Get the relevant Biblical wisdom on overcoming anger and leading your kids towards self-control by your own example.Angie gives a powerful example of how to handle the car ride when the kids are yelling. You won't expect her response. Tune in and get ready to be challenged.For show notes, scriptures, and links to resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Don't underestimate the negative influence your anger has on your kids. Get the relevant Biblical wisdom on overcoming anger and leading your kids towards self-control by your own example. Angie gives a powerful example of how to handle the car ride when the kids are yelling. You won't expect her response. Tune in and get ready to be challenged. For show notes, scriptures, and links to resources go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>

How To Overcome Anger In Your Parenting

When children misbehave it can be easy to place all our focus on the behavior instead of the real problem, which is a heart condition. Join us as we discuss how to impact the heart and change behavior.

How to Impact the Heart & Change Behavior

Whether you homeschool, are thinking about it, or don't at all, this is an important episode to think about. Isaac and Angie are candid about their initial reluctance and now after 15 years of doing it share 11 reasons why they have stayed committed to educating their kids. For more resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Whether you homeschool, are thinking about it, or don't at all, this is an important episode to think about. Isaac and Angie are candid about their initial reluctance and now after 15 years of doing it share 11 reasons why they have stayed committed to educating their kids. For more resources go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>

11 Reasons Why We Homeschool Despite Initial Doubts

The #1 key to parenting is to work on your marriage, and these four tips in this episode will help you do it whether your marriage is struggling or thriving. We share some of our struggles in our own journey and teach you the concepts we used that only made us a stronger team. If your mission isn’t aligned your marriage will struggle behind. This should be the most important focus for any family.

A Crucial Concept To Cultivating An Incredible Marriage

A child-centered home leads to entitled and disobedient children creating problematic parenting. Join us as we share 12 signs that you may have a child-centered home, and how to avoid it.For show notes, scriptures, and resources go to https://courageousparenting.com/

A child-centered home leads to entitled and disobedient children creating problematic parenting. Join us as we share 12 signs that you may have a child-centered home, and how to avoid it. For show notes, scriptures, and resources go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>

12 Signs That You Have A Child-Centered Home

While you have the most influence during the years 6-11, you want to make the largest impact you can. This is a vital season for equipping confident Christian kids who are ready for tomorrow's uncertain world. In this episode, you will get 5 things you’ll want to make sure are part of your parenting. You will get the next 5 in episode 61!

10 Tips For Parenting 6-11 Year-Olds Biblically: Part 1

God says children are a blessing, while the world views them as a burden. Where do you stand and why? While God has a different plan for every family, Isaac and Angie cover 9 reasons why so many Christians don't want to have any more kids. Whether you are done having kids or not, this is an important episode as you think about your legacy and what you communicate in front of, or to your own children. Someday your kids will ask you about the "why" behind the decisions you've made and this discussion will be helpful. God is the ultimate designer of every family and there is no judgment or condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There is truly beauty in His unique designs of each family. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program. We would love it if you gave us a 5-star review and shared this podcast too! Disclaimers: This message does not speak to those who are struggling with infertility and loss. Our hearts go out to those who have struggled for years to have children and have suffered greatly. We have lost a baby of our own and know the deep pain and heartache that brings. If you have suffered loss, Angie has written a lot on miscarriage and even shares her miscarriage testimony here on CourageousMom.com.

God says children are a blessing, while the world views them as a burden. Where do you stand and why? While God has a different plan for every family, Isaac and Angie cover 9 reasons why so many Christians don't want to have any more kids. Whether you are done having kids or not, this is an important episode as you think about your legacy and what you communicate in front of, or to your own children. Someday your kids will ask you about the "why" behind the decisions you've made and this discussion will be helpful. God is the ultimate designer of every family and there is no judgment or condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There is truly beauty in His unique designs of each family. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a> You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program. We would love it if you gave us a 5-star review and shared this podcast too! Disclaimers: This message does not speak to those who are struggling with infertility and loss. Our hearts go out to those who have struggled for years to have children and have suffered greatly. We have lost a baby of our own and know the deep pain and heartache that brings. If you have suffered loss, Angie has written a lot on miscarriage and even shares her miscarriage testimony here on <a href="http://CourageousMom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CourageousMom.com</a>.

Why Couples Don't Want More Kids

Fear-based parenting is highly destructive to launching confident Christian kids in an uncertain world. No one wants to admit they are, but it’s so easy to increasingly parent in fear. Take a look at your parenting as you reflect on these 5 points and get valuable insights that will help you become more fruitful in your parenting approach.

5 Signs You Might Be A Fear Based Parent

If you don't talk to them way before it's needed, they will learn about it all the wrong ways before you get to it. The best way isn't about one big conversation, it's about an ongoing and changing conversation based on their age. For notes, scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/

If you don't talk to them way before it's needed, they will learn about it all the wrong ways before you get to it. The best way isn't about one big conversation, it's about an ongoing and changing conversation based on their age. For notes, scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>

Talking To Your Kids About Sex

This is the raw truth on equipping confident Christian kids willing to stand against the pressures of culture. The wind of mediocrity is stronger than ever requiring parents to respond with a stronger Biblical effort than ever with their parenting approach. Isaac and Angie deliver unapologetically and it isn't a feel-good episode, but it's essential for all Christian parents. SHARE THIS EPISODE as it's a needed wake-up call for believers.For the show notes, video, and resources mentioned in this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/.  The PARENTING MENTOR PROGRAM was created as an answer to what's in this episode, you can find out more at the site too.

This is the raw truth on equipping confident Christian kids willing to stand against the pressures of culture. The wind of mediocrity is stronger than ever requiring parents to respond with a stronger Biblical effort than ever with their parenting approach. Isaac and Angie deliver unapologetically and it isn't a feel-good episode, but it's essential for all Christian parents. SHARE THIS EPISODE as it's a needed wake-up call for believers. For the show notes, video, and resources mentioned in this episode go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>. The PARENTING MENTOR PROGRAM was created as an answer to what's in this episode, you can find out more at the site too.

Why Normal Christian Parenting Isn't Working

Allowance in combination with a lack of responsibilities during childhood will impact the character and work ethic of an individual, cultivating a heart condition of entitlement and a socialistic mindset. Tune in as we share why we don’t give allowance to our children and how to spark a culture of teamwork through teaching the biblical principle of stewardship.

Chores, Teamwork, & Why we don’t Give Allowances

Feminism has seeped into the church and ruined the perspective of what being a strong woman is supposed to be. Likewise, the concept of being submissive has had a bad reputation for a long time. Tune in as we discuss the importance of raising biblically strong and submissive daughters with our daughter, Megan.

Raising Biblically Strong & Submissive Daughters

We have 18 years to help our kids experience God, yet so many still fall away when they leave home. This episode gives you practical ways you can help your kids experience God. The desires of the world have a stronger pull than ever on young people, but it's still nothing compared to the power of God, but He put you in charge of Discipling your kids towards knowing and loving God. This episode gives you five areas you can help your kids experience that God is real with tons of practical examples. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to https://courageousparenting.com/ You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program. We would love it if you gave us a 5-star review and shared this podcast too!

We have 18 years to help our kids experience God, yet so many still fall away when they leave home. This episode gives you practical ways you can help your kids experience God. The desires of the world have a stronger pull than ever on young people, but it's still nothing compared to the power of God, but He put you in charge of Discipling your kids towards knowing and loving God. This episode gives you five areas you can help your kids experience that God is real with tons of practical examples. For show notes, scriptures, and video of this episode go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a> You will also find more information about the Parenting Mentor Program. We would love it if you gave us a 5-star review and shared this podcast too!

How To Make God Real To Your Kids

Is your marriage a good example for your children? What kind of legacy are you leaving regarding marriage and relationships? Join Isaac and Angie as they discuss five ways your marriage might be a bad example for your kids.

5 Ways Your Marriage Might be a Bad Example for Your Kids

Many men are failing to lead their families spiritually. The temptation of passivity is causing many men to miss the mark. Good intentions reap no reward unless acted upon but the passive man is reluctant to act for fear of failure and lack of conviction among other reasons. Join our conversation as we discuss the six main reasons why many men struggle with passivity and how to overcome it.

Why Dads Struggle with Passivity & How Moms can Help

A raw episode as we share our biggest parenting mistakes and give practical insights on what we learned from it. We go deep into 7 failures that are sure to help you in your parenting journey.For show notes, scriptures, link to FREE Workshop, and information about the PARENTING MENTOR PROGRAM go to https://courageousparenting.com/

A raw episode as we share our biggest parenting mistakes and give practical insights on what we learned from it. We go deep into 7 failures that are sure to help you in your parenting journey. For show notes, scriptures, link to FREE Workshop, and information about the PARENTING MENTOR PROGRAM go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>

Our Biggest Parenting Mistakes & Failures

If your marriage isn't aligned, parenting will fall behind. We invite you into our own marriage conversation we are having right now, discussing three vital questions. Every marriage should have this conversation and when you listen you will see why. We also reveal our initiatives for this year as an example.For more resources, show notes, scriptures and video of this session go to https://courageousparenting.com/

If your marriage isn't aligned, parenting will fall behind. We invite you into our own marriage conversation we are having right now, discussing three vital questions. Every marriage should have this conversation and when you listen you will see why. We also reveal our initiatives for this year as an example. For more resources, show notes, scriptures and video of this session go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>

Family Vision Questions Every Married Couple Should Discuss

Courageous parenting isn't easy, but the decisions that take courage, in reflection were the most important. This episode challenges how most kids experience church, but if most kids are leaving the church when they launch, shouldn't we take a deep look at their experience? We will never hold back in sharing what we've seen equips confident Christian kids ready to stand strong in an uncertain world even if it's unpopular. For show notes, scriptures, and links to things mentioned go to https://courageousparenting.com/

Courageous parenting isn't easy, but the decisions that take courage, in reflection were the most important. This episode challenges how most kids experience church, but if most kids are leaving the church when they launch, shouldn't we take a deep look at their experience? We will never hold back in sharing what we've seen equips confident Christian kids ready to stand strong in an uncertain world even if it's unpopular. For show notes, scriptures, and links to things mentioned go to <a href="https://courageousparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://courageousparenting.com/</a>

Why & How To Keep Your Kids In Church Service With You

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