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Why Understanding the Doctrine of the Trinity Matters Oct 07, 2025

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The doctrine of the Trinity is one of Christianity's essential doctrines. It's one we need to be able to understand and articulate to others. But many of us (adults and students) don't have a well-formed view of the Trinity. If you heard one, would you be able to spot a Trinitarian heresy? Would your kids? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss their own experiences in helping kids understand the Trinity in the field at MAVEN Immersive Experiences, and unpack why this doctrine is so essential for our kids (and us) to be able to define and understand.

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Why Gentle Parenting Doesn’t Work With Real Kids Sep 30, 2025

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Gentle Parenting is all the rage right now as young parents are increasingly turning to social media influencers for advice. But does this parenting philosophy actually work? As Brett and Erin are traveling and speaking throughout September, this episode features Erin's talk on Gentle Parenting from the 2025 MAVEN Conference as she explores social media's influence on popularizing the philosophy and breaks down exactly why Gentle Parenting doesn't work when applied to real world situations.

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Courage, Dear Heart: Finding Courage to Engage the Culture Sep 23, 2025

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On September 10th, Charlie Kirk—founder of Turning Point USA and Christian speaker—was shot and killed while publicly debating college students on faith and social issues. Kirk was a courageous leader who boldly proclaimed the truth of the Christian worldview to the next generation—something each of us is called to do with the kids and teens in our own spheres. His life and legacy challenge us to ask: How can we be courageous like Charlie?

As Brett and Erin are traveling and speaking throughout September, this episode features Brett’s talk on courage from the 2025 MAVEN Conference—shared in honor of Charlie’s legacy—to explore how we can live with the same boldness and faith.

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Building a Home That Points Your Family To God Sep 16, 2025

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As Christians, what should a home look like? We know that homes should be safe places, but Scripture calls us to something deeper. The way we establish and conduct our homes shapes how our children grow and how we experience life with our spouse. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss what a theology of the home looks like and practical ways we can build a home that helps point our spouse and children to God.

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Why We Need to Let Kids Ask Questions About Faith Sep 09, 2025

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Kids are curious—they're created in God's Image after all. So naturally, throughout the years they spend in our homes and churches, they will have many questions about the Christian faith and worldview. HOW adults respond to their questions and doubts can profoundly shape how intellectually strong and sturdy they perceive the Christian faith to be. In this episode, Brett and Erin read through the testimony of Larry Sanger, a philosopher and cofounder of Wikipedia, about what drove him to become a skeptic of Christianity and explore how critical it can be to provide sound answers to our children's faith questions. Listen to Larry Sanger's full testimony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fXQpccnc8U Find Dr. Craig's animated videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idDoRftSuRU&list=PL3gdeV4Rk9EfL-NyraEGXXwSjDNeMaRoX Check out MAVEN's online courses at https://equip.maventruth.com/store MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

5 Proven Ways to Spoil Your Kids Sep 02, 2025

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The work of raising thankful kids—and avoiding entitlement—starts early. In this episode, Brett and Erin address 5 easy steps you can take if you want to raise entitled kids...which is 5 easy steps to AVOID if you want to raise thankful kids instead.

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The Power of 4—Get Your Kids Into the Bible Aug 26, 2025

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The Center for Biblical Engagement surveyed more than 100,000 people and found that engaging the Bible four or more days per week has a profound impact on an individual’s life. Indeed, engaging God’s Word is the single most powerful predictor of spiritual growth. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss the results of this ground-breaking study and outline practical steps to get your kids into the Bible.

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How to Get Your Kids Off Their Phones Aug 19, 2025

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Social scientist and cultural critic Jonathan Haidt recently wrote an important article entitled, “What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones.” In this episode, Brett & Erin discuss Haidt’s piece and his research findings about kids, smartphones and the new phenomenon of a phone-based childhood. They also discuss how unstructured free time is key in getting kids off their phones and providing them with a healthy upbringing.

Read the original article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/08/kids-smartphones-play-freedom/683742/

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Your Kids Will Face These Objections to Christianity w/ Dr. Frank Turek Aug 12, 2025

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Are your kids ready for their Christian faith to be challenged? Is Christianity true? What’s the evidence? And do those questions even matter, if we cannot also make the case that Christianity is good? In this episode, Brett and Erin chat with Frank Turek, in-the-trenches apologist and author of the book “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist,” about the contemporary objections to Christianity that our kids will face and how we can help them answer the challenges.

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Valuing Your Child’s Uniqueness | Best of the MAVEN Parent Podcast Aug 05, 2025

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Summer is in full swing, and Brett and Erin are busy speaking to parents across the country! So, while they're on the road, we're diving into the MAVEN Parent Podcast archives to revisit some of Brett and Erin's favorite episodes.

God has designed each and every human being in unique and wonderful ways, and that includes our kids! So how do we discover those things that are special about our children? And how can we be intentional in encouraging our kids in their God-given uniqueness? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss these questions and offer practical tips from their own experiences for getting to know your kid's unique qualities.

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