COURAGEOUS PARENTING

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“Transform Your Marriage With the Power of Prayer: Aaron & Jennifer Smith” Nov 07, 2023

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Get the practical insights and motivation to grow your marriage through prayer. You will be so motivated to grow your marriage after this episode! The Tolpins have an incredible conversation with the authors of Marriage After God; Aaron and Jennifer Smith about why, how, and the obstacles to praying together daily. We are living in unprecedented times and it’s vital to strengthen our marriage relationship and one of the best ways to do this is to pray together. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

“Prevent Division: Building Unbreakable Family Bonds" Oct 31, 2023

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The Bible speaks about greater division even in nuclear families in the end times. Isaac and Angie dive into practical insights on cultivating strong family bonds, encouraging sibling relationships, and what parents can be doing early to establish loyalty to each other. Division doesn’t have to happen in your family but it takes greater intentionality and most importantly ongoing discipleship. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

“Parenting, Hollywood Persecution, Homeschooling, & Masculinity with Kevin & Sam Sorbo” Oct 24, 2023

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You may know Kevin from the movie “God's Not Dead” or the other 50 movies he’s been in. He and his wife Sam met as actors on the set of Hercules and have been married for 25 years with three children who are following the Lord. Sam shares thoughts on homeschooling her children, marriage, and keeping the family together despite her husband's busy acting travel schedule. Kevin shares about the cancellation in Hollywood he experienced for standing for truth. They are Courageous parents standing firm and proclaiming the Lord through their family. It’s a powerful conversation Isaac and Angie had with the Sorbo’s. Be ready to be encouraged!

“Navigating Halloween as a Christian Parent” Oct 17, 2023

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This is a controversial topic but we believe every Christian parent should think through this holiday and have a clear plan for their family. Some participate like the rest of the culture does and some hide with the lights off ignoring children at their door. Isaac and Angie give insights into how to not be like the world, but how to be in it as a light during this popular holiday. Regardless of where your convictions lie, this will be an insightful and practical episode to help you process your plans. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Preserving Your Children's Dreams During End Times” Oct 10, 2023

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We address the current war Israel is facing as an example of how and when to communicate with your children about the challenges happening in the world. We give several warnings to parents about what they say in front of their children. While we believe in equipping through knowledge of the world at the right age, it must be seasoned with even more saturation of God’s truth in the bible. We must tip the scale towards the good news that gives eternal hope over the challenging news of the world; after all, I’m sure you are hopeful your children have children right? We are concerned that this next generation of believers won’t want to bring children into this world due to an imbalance of what parents are focusing on in their conversations while they are young. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“How to Influence The Influencers In Your Children's Lives” Oct 03, 2023

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Other influences can be a huge help in equipping your children, but we must never assume that that’s the case. Whoever you point your children to to learn from; whether coaches, friends, youth pastors, teachers, or relatives, it’s important to establish a relationship with them and let them know a few important things we discuss in this episode. Unfortunately, too often, these temporary influences in children's lives fail to encourage life-long influence by not pointing children back to communicating with their parents as well. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Fearless Parenting: Seeing Reality & Nurturing Middle Schoolers Faith” Sep 26, 2023

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This episode will give you practical insights into parenting your children before this season and if you are already in the season too! Perhaps the most important season for open deep communication and a strong relationship with your children is during the middle school years. The middle school years are when you will more clearly see any weaknesses in your relationship with them and your previous parenting efforts too. Be encouraged as the Tolpins share from experience having six children who are or who have already gone through the middle school years, and three littles, so they are preparing for it now too! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Raising Thankful Kids: Defeating Whining, Complaining, & Grumbling” Sep 19, 2023

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Whining, complaining, and grumbling are issues that all parents deal with because they are human condition issues. However, you can help your children mature in this area if you consistently follow through on a few crucial things well over time. The Tolpins have been parenting children 5 and under for 23 years so far and have a depth of understanding in how to guide your children to overcome these things over time. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Overcoming Loneliness & Cultivating Authentic Friendships” Sep 12, 2023

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Loneliness appears to be a growing issue amongst believers. You will be encouraged in this episode with practical insights to help you cultivate authentic friendships. If you stand for strong biblical conviction and are intentional in your family life, it can feel like you are alone at times. The truth is you’re not alone, but it does take some time and effort to find strong friendships you can run the race with. This episode will help! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

“Why We Ended Home Church & 5 Things to Look For in a Church” Sep 05, 2023

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Despite homechurch being healthy and despite our preference for homechurch, we had a final church celebration Sunday with the families encouraging everyone to disperse and find a new church. In this episode, we share the two compelling reasons why and then give you the same Biblical insights we gave the eleven families doing Home Church with us on what to look for in a church according to scripture and how to be part of their new church home. Isaac and Angie Tolpin also share what their plans are next. Regardless of your church experience, this is a must-listen episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

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