Newborn Promise Podcast

Foster Care: Getting Started and Succeeding Feb 07, 2025

With more than 400,000 children in the foster system nationwide, more couples are stepping up to meet the need to care for them. In this episode, Chrystal Smith, founder and executive of Foster Village, explains the process, the challenges, and the measures her own family took that made all the difference. Chrystal's advice relates to families already having children, couples who have been through infertility, and those just starting out. She discusses one common factor that is vital to success for all.

What is a Newborn Promise? Feb 07, 2025

The Newborn Promise Project is designed to help husband and wife spiritually assess for the exciting new season of building your family. This major life transition can be the perfect timing to permit God to heal and transform you in the most beneficial way. Meet the lead developers—Callie Grant, Audra Haney, and Charissa Kolar— and discover the Newborn Promise Project resources for you and your church.

Finding Comfort After Miscarriage Feb 07, 2025

Miscarriage is not often talked about, even among friends. But it is an all too common experience for many couples, and they never forget the pain of loss. Several women share their stories, which include touching discoveries of God’s personal care for them in their grieving.

Spiritual Healing After Abortion Feb 07, 2025

For many, starting a new family can bring up unexpected memories from the past. For Jill Cooper, trying to get pregnant in her 30s reminded her of the decision she made to have an abortion in her 20s. Today, Jill shares about how facing shame and anger head on, confronting the lies she believed about God, and running to a relationship with Christ ultimately healed her spiritually.

Open Adoption Made My Family Great Feb 07, 2025

Real testimonies from parents who discuss why and how they adopted, with great advice for prospective adoptive parents. Hear from Julie Russi on open adoption through a private Christian agency, and Chris & Shauna Stockhaus who participated in the Foster-to-Adopt Program in Contra Costa County, CA.

Faith Hope Love Repeat Feb 07, 2025

In this episode, songwriter and recording artist Brandon Heath shares the excitement surrounding his wife Siebe’s pregnancy with their daughter and how expecting their first child has shaped his newly released album Faith Hope Love Repeat. Brandon also talks about replacing fear with faith and how he plans to let God’s hope and love shape his growing family.

Adopting after Kids Have Grown Feb 07, 2025

After their children grew up, Dale and Tami Heim started volunteering to help orphans in Haiti. They never imagined they would be adoptive parents themselves! Hear their story—the struggles, doubts, and hurdles they faced, and learn more about international adoption. Today, Tami serves as a board member of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.

In Infertility, Is God Still Good? Feb 07, 2025

As couples wait longer to marry and have children, infertility becomes a stumbling block to their family plans and causes a struggle in their faith. How do they cope with not getting pregnant month after month? Why does God permit that? What are his plans? Find encouragement and hope in Newborn Promise Project co-author Charissa Kolar’s monologue.

Dealing With Child Loss - Part 1 of 2 Feb 07, 2025

Losing a son or daughter early on in life, having known them but a few weeks, is one of the most painful experiences. Rebecca shares her own story, which she writes about in her book, A Symphony in the Dark, and gives helpful advice for supporting others experiencing child loss. This is Part one of two episodes.

Dealing With Child Loss - Part 2 of 2 Feb 07, 2025

In Part two, discussion continues on the painful loss of a son or daughter early in life, as Rebecca shares her own story, and gives helpful advice for supporting others experiencing child loss. This is Part two of two episodes.

Pregnancy Help Centers Build Families Feb 07, 2025

We believe the life of the unborn child matters. So, how can the church become a place of love, safety, and encouragement instead of hate and controversy? Today, pro-life speaker and author Kirk Walden shares how the everyday person can support the sanctity of life with their natural gifts and abilities—and how a loving church can help build families like never before.

Adoption After Infertility Feb 07, 2025

When James and Inez Jackson got married, they didn’t think getting pregnant would be difficult. But after two miscarriages, they felt God leading them to adoption. Inez shares the emotions she had to wade through, the challenges of giving up her dream of pregnancy, and how God ultimately used the adoption process to beautifully refine her journey as a mother.

Our Story Adopting Here and Abroad Feb 07, 2025

Hear the first-hand experiences of international adoption specialist Erica Ho, as she and Audra Haney discuss private, special needs, and international adoptions—how they work, what the needs are, and why the Ho family’s faith has grown along the way with God’s guiding care. For related information, visit America World Adoption.

Kari Jobe as a First-Time Mom Feb 07, 2025

Worship leader, recording artist, and Grammy nominee Kari Jobe shares about her first year as mom to her son Canyon, spiritual lessons she’s learned along the way, and how motherhood shaped her album The Garden.

Tips For a First-Time Dad Feb 07, 2025

What are those first few days and months like for a new dad? Guest Timothy Ateek, director of Breakaway Ministries, talks with host Audra Haney about his high points, low points, and what has helped him the most in this major transition.

Your Baby's Amazing Brain Feb 07, 2025

We know that our babies are fearfully and wonderfully made, and come in awe-inspiring packages. But, it's hard to know exactly what's going on in your baby's brain or how to interact with them from the first few months of life. In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Kelsey Myers talks with Newborn Promise Podcast Host Audra Haney about your baby's neurobiology and how interaction from the earliest days helps shape mental and spiritual health.

Caring for Postpartum Depression Feb 07, 2025

Psychologist and mother Rebecca McCutchan helps expecting women prepare for the possibility of developing postpartum depression, how to recognize when you have it, and ways to overcome it.

Soul Care For the Parent Feb 07, 2025

Rachel Jankovic, author of “Loving the Little Years,” shares a wealth of wisdom for new parents on how to continue seeking God, overcome the temptation to compare, and how to avoid self-indulgence as you seek out true soul-care and joy.

Overcoming Fear in Parenting Feb 07, 2025

For many parents, overcoming fear or anxiety may seem impossible at this stage of life. It’s so natural to envision the worst and fret over the unimaginable in our parenting. But this episode’s guest, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and author, Micca Campbell, says walking through the very pit of tragedy has helped her chose a life of faith instead of fear. As she shares her testimony, parents will be both inspired by the bravery in her personal testimony and equipped with practical advice to conquer their every day fears.

Loving The Little Years with Rachel Jankovic Feb 07, 2025

Can you find true joy, contentment, and purpose in the trenches of everyday parenting? Can you see past the months of exhaustion and piles of diapers to see the beauty of it all? Rachel Jankovic, the mother of seven children ranging from two years old to pre-teen, is the author of “Loving the Little Years” and encourages parents that a little change in perspective might be all it takes.

Carlos Whittaker: Being A Moment Maker Dad Feb 07, 2025

It’s true that with children the days drag on slowly and the years pass quickly. How do we make the most of the time we are given with our children? In this episode, Carlos Whittaker, a dynamic speaker, writer and hope-dealer, shares about his book “Moment Maker” and how fathers can turn mere minutes into lasting moments.

Prayers of a Parent: Myths, Purpose, Outcome Feb 07, 2025

Grow in your prayer life as a parent by growing your understanding of what prayer means to God. As the author of Praying the Scriptures for Your Children, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens, and Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Jodie Berndt has learned that, "Each age and stage lets me know I'm not finished praying. We say, 'You never stop being a parent and you never stop praying.'" Through her personal experiences and her travels speaking nationwide, Jodie has assembled vital biblical knowledge about prayer, which she tenderly—and often humorously—shares in love with others. This is our most foundational Newborn Promise Podcast episode.

The Bluebonnet Child Near You Feb 07, 2025

Bluebonnets are radiant wildflowers that grow from the poorest of soil. Hear Meg Calvin describe how she came up with the analogy for the children she serves who come from troubled homes. Meg offers practical steps that anyone can take to help such children, and shares how the local church can be a supplemental family that showers them with God's grace as they grow.

Holy and Hilarious Motherhood Feb 07, 2025

If laughter is humanity's most effective weapon, as Mark Twain said, then Holly Mackle wields a powerful force to help parents cut through the everyday messes of life. In this episode, host Audra Haney and Holly discuss her new book "Same Here, Sisterfriend: Mostly True Tales of Misadventures in Motherhood," and how to keep a lighter outlook because, "We might as well laugh!"

Hope for Broken Families Feb 07, 2025

Do you come from a broken family? If you are a living, breathing human, the answer is "yes." Listen as Dave Brandolini, the executive pastor of Austin Ridge Bible Church, in Austin, TX talks about his early life growing up with divorce and how the Gospel matured him into a Dad who could lead a thriving, faithful family. Dave gives practical advice for moms and dads that will break the cycle of despair, benefitting generations to come.

Shepherding a Child's Heart Feb 07, 2025

Great parents want the best for their children. From the very start, we are constantly looking for ways to protect and nourish their physical world, social development, and cognitive growth. But, how prepared are we to invest into a human heart? Dr. Tedd Tripp gives the Biblically sound teaching about the importance of the child’s heart and how to lead and shepherd the lives God entrusts to parents for a short time.

Defining and Shaping Influences Feb 07, 2025

Dr. Tedd Tripp expands on his teachings about the heart of our children and how the world around them has defining and shaping influences. Dr. Tripp also shares about the importance for parents to check their own heart motivations and how to make sure they are setting godly goals for the time we have with them in our homes.

Grace Based Parenting Feb 07, 2025

Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of the non-profit ministry Family Matters, shares the heart behind his book "Grace Based Parenting" and why the gospel of Jesus Christ should compel our everyday parenting and help us meet our child's deepest core needs.

Newcomers to Faith Learn Together Feb 07, 2025

Amy Ezell became a Christian in college and was the first in her family to come to faith in Jesus. As she went on to start her own family, Amy had questions about how to share her faith with the next generation. Although starting from scratch, Amy embraced a life of voracious seeking and decided to learn alongside her children. Today, she shares tips and encouragement for families new to the faith and ideas to help them flourish, despite any background.

Shepherding Your Grandchild's Heart Feb 07, 2025

When new babies are born, new parents are born--and new grandparents too! In this episode, Margy Tripp, wife of Dr. Tedd Tripp and co-founder of Shepherding the Heart Ministries, shares encouraging and challenging advice for grandparents. Pulling from her experience with her nine grandchildren, Margy leaves grandparents with the assurance that their role is valuable and their influence immense.

Echoes and Generations Feb 07, 2025

Songwriter, recording artist, and worship leader Matt Maher shares the heart and inspiration behind his latest album "Echoes". Influenced by both his children and the sudden loss of his father while recording, Matt explains how both the generation before and the generation coming behind shaped the message of his music. Matt also tells new parents about the greatest lessons he's learned about fatherhood and how it has profoundly impacted his faith.

Grace Based Discipline - Part 1 of 2 Feb 07, 2025

Sometimes our own children bring out the worst in us, especially when they in an age and stage of constant need for discipline. But who wants to be the heavy all the time? Enter Karis Kimmel Murray with a light touch of humor and an arsenal of proactive strategies for you.
Join Karis on a two-part Newborn Promise Podcast as she discusses topics in her book "Grace Based Discipline: How to Be at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst," which leans heavily on biblical wisdom and her own practical experience growing up with parents Tim and Darcy Kimmel, founders of Family Matters and Grace Based Parenting.

Grace Based Discipline - Part 2 of 2 Feb 07, 2025

In this episode, author Karis Kimmel Murray continues the discussion about her book Grace Based Discipline. With practical ideas and exercises to help families set healthy boundaries, examine appropriate consequences, and understand loved ones a little better--Karis equips parents to be calm and prepared "first responders" to the discipline issues in their home.

Ellie Holcomb on Music and Motherhood Feb 07, 2025

Join our conversation with Dove Award winner Ellie Holcomb as she shares about the inspiration behind her recent album “Red Sea Road”–and how a season of suffering, trials, and busy motherhood has brought her closer to Jesus.

Teaching Young Hearts Feb 07, 2025

Most new parents long to be intentional with their children, but it can be hard to know where to begin. How do we convey large spiritual concepts to the little faces covered in applesauce and washable marker streaks. What’s the starting day to teach tiny hearts about our big God?
In this episode, Dr. Mary Manz Simon pours over new moms and dads with her wealth of professional experience from her PhD in early childhood education, her personal wisdom, and compassion for moms and dads in the thick of it.

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