The MAVEN Parent Podcast

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10 Practical Steps for Tackling Teenage Disrespect Jul 29, 2025

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Most teens go through a phase of disrespect—it's not a matter of if, but when. Modern parenting advice often claims that "better connection" is the fix. But that alone just doesn't cut it in real life. So what does work? In this episode, Brett and Erin walk through 10 practical steps you can take to handle disrespect and help cultivate a foundation of mutual respect that will serve your kid well in adulthood.

Listen to Part 1 on this conversation on disrespect: https://linktw.in/xNgQqL

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The Real Key to Dealing with Disrespect in Your Teens Jul 22, 2025

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How should parents respond when their teenagers are disrespectful? Let’s be honest—we’ve all probably thrown some attitude as teens. But when you’re on the receiving end as a parent, teen snark can feel relentless and exhausting. And as parents, we may be desperate for help to know how to handle our teen's habitual disrespectful tones towards us. There's a lot of parenting advice floating around these days and we want to make sure we're clinging to what's biblical and effective.

In this episode, Brett and Erin react to a video from popular YouTube parenting expert Coach M, who offers her take on understanding and addressing teen disrespect. They break down her approach and discuss how it aligns—or doesn’t—with a Christian worldview of human nature.

Watch the full video from Coach M for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRA65JfelzI

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Thinking Biblically About Immigration, National Sovereignty and Borders Jul 15, 2025

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The immigration topic is a big one, encompassing multiple issues. Open borders. Assimilation. National sovereignty. These topics are emotionally charged and debated in our culture. But what wisdom does Scripture shine on these topics? In this episode, Brett and Erin continue their discussion on immigration, borders, national sovereignty, how Scripture informs these issues, and how we can talk to our kids about them.

Read the "Theology of Immigration" article: https://firstthings.com/theology-of-immigration/

Breakpoint: https://www.breakpoint.org/breakpoint-immigration-families-and-jesus/

Watch part 1 of this conversation on immigration: https://linktw.in/pPqFCT

Check out our interview with Dawn Duran: https://linktw.in/vpsipF

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How Scripture Helps Us Navigate Our Culture's Immigration Debate Jul 08, 2025

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The issue of immigration is everywhere in the news these days. From mass deportations to protests and riots in major cities, this is a topic that is immensely controversial and emotionally charged. As Christians, how do we even begin to navigate conversations about immigration with our friends, family, and kids? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss the topic of immigration and unpack how Scripture equips us with a framework to think well about this much-debated topic.

U.S. Code banning Illegal Immigration: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1325

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Teaching Our Kids a Reasoned Patriotism w/ Dawn Duran Jul 01, 2025

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It is fashionable in today's world to either criticize and publicly profess your disdain for your country or blindly stamp everything your country does as good. Many young people today did not receive a robust civic education (and maybe we didn't either!). How can we combat this trend in the next generation? In this episode, Brett and Erin chat with Dawn Duran, author of the book "A Reasoned Patriotism: Critical Thinking and Civic Duty in an Age of Polarization," about how teaching our kids civics is essential to helping them develop a balanced love of country and skills for thoughtful engagement as citizens.

Read The Battle Hymn of the Republic: https://songofamerica.net/song/battle-hymn-of-the-republic/

Get Dawn's book: https://a.co/d/4TWFpIS

Find out more about Dawn here: https://areasonedpatriotism.com/

Listen to Dawn's podcast here: https://thenewmasonjar.com/

Read Articles by Dawn: https://thediscerninghomeeducator.substack.com/

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Where Should You Go for Good Parenting Help? Jun 24, 2025

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The urge to search online for parenting advice is strong! We use Google or AI tools to search all the time. Why wouldn't a topic like parenting be any different? Especially if you're in a pinch and need some quick ideas for how to move forward. In this episode, Brett and Erin unpack why we have this impulse to Google for wisdom and where we can look instead for solid parenting help.

Check out our episode on Google and parenting advice: https://youtu.be/jWYhhO-c8tI

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How to Have a Screen-Free Summer Jun 17, 2025

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Summer is in full swing and with it the temptation for kids to waste their new found free time with screens. How can we help our kids and teens take full advantage of their summer free time without binging screen time? In this episode, Brett and Erin talk about how to kick the kids outside and help them build good habits with a screen-free summer. Need something for the your teens to do this summer?

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Why Men and Women Should Be Different w/ Glenn Stanton Jun 10, 2025

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The messages about women and femininity in our culture are incredibly loud. Feminism. Gender Ideology. Social media. Entertainment. Music. These are all competing for the attention of our little girls. As Christian parents, how can we help our daughters discover the femininity that God has given them when the world around us is so confused? In this episode, Brett and Erin continue their conversation with Focus on the Family's Glenn Stanton, author of the book "Raising Secure Daughters and Confident Sons," about the beautiful differences between men and women and what girls need from both mom and dad to grow into the young women they were made to be.

Don't miss Part 1 of our conversation with Glenn: https://linktw.in/pagipW

Get Glenn’s book here: https://a.co/d/axodBXK

Check out Summit's Student Conferences at: https://summit.org/maven and use code MAVEN25 to save $300 when you register.

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Raising Secure Daughters and Confident Sons w/ Glenn Stanton Jun 03, 2025

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The cultural conversation over gender, masculinity and femininity hasn't let up. Why? Because a secular culture can only offer confusion. However, Christians are well-positioned to lead the way forward, knowing the God who designed masculinity and femininity. But what exactly does this look like in real life? And how do we help our sons and daughters explore and embrace their sex. In this first episode of a two-part series, Brett and Erin interview author Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family about his book "Raising Secure Daughters and Confident Sons," and hone in on the topic of masculinity.

Get Glenn's book here: https://a.co/d/aWg47ER

Check out Summit's Student Conferences at: https://summit.org/maven and use code MAVEN25 to save $300 when you register.

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Navigating the Loss of a Parent May 27, 2025

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It's not easy to lose a parent. It’s a season of life that we all must navigate at some point in our lives and one that raises many questions about how we should view life and death as Christians. How does the Christian worldview apply to funerals? Is there a Christian view of cremation versus burial? In this episode, Brett and Erin reflect upon the loss of Brett's dad, which occurred in April of 2025, and all that they had to think through in preparing for that event.

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