Episodes

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Dec. 4, 2025

How to ACTUALLY Connect With Your Kids (Even if You’re Super Busy)

Today’s episode of Fierce Parenting delivers powerful, practical encouragement for busy parents: real connection with your kids doesn’t need grand gestures. Turn everyday errands into memory-making moments and step into whatever your child already loves—comics, hunting, puzzles, or politics—because you love them. Simple, authentic time builds trust and opens hearts for deeper conversations. Start small, pray to see the opportunities, and remember: a shared soda on a back road can mean more than ...
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Oct. 9, 2025

Education as discipleship, especially for little ones

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new children’s book series! Each story is built on the unshakable truths of God’s Word, designed to plant seeds of faith in the hearts of little ones. The world is full of confusion, but apart from God there is no truth. So how do we help our children grasp the big truths of God in ways their young hearts can understand? Join us as we share the heart behind each title and talk about the importance of teaching biblical truth to the next generation. Grow in y...
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Oct. 2, 2025

You Bet Your Stretch Marks with Abbie Halberstadt

Abby Halberstadt (M is for Mama) joins us to talk about her new book, "You Bet Your Stretch Marks." We discuss Christian motherhood, building a family legacy, Titus 2 wisdom, and why parenting is always worth it, even when it’s hard. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL...
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April 11, 2024

1,000 Hours Outside? Rhythms and reasons to get more outside time as a family

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are starting to see the sun peak out and remind us that summer is not too far around the corner! What does it look like for your family to spend time outdoors and do your rhythms for getting outside have any sort of spiritual implications? Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/p...
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March 14, 2024

Catechisms, Bible Reading, or Both? How to Read and Teach the Bible to Your Kids.

Many parents who want to teach the Bible to their kids struggle with where to start. In this episode Ryan and Selena discuss ways to tackle Scripture, including using the oft-forgotten tool of catechesis. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTub...
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Jan. 11, 2024

Why Your Kids Need to Be In Church

What is the role of the church in your child's life? We would argue that the church is essential to childhood, but shouldn't be something that we only participate in on Sunday mornings. We want our kids to live a Christ-centered life. Tune in to hear more! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news...
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Nov. 16, 2023

Keys to Creating Core Memories For Your Kids

Today we're talking about three formative categories that really make up our kid's childhood. Join us as we reminisce on our own childhoods as well as reflect on our kid's current childhood. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The...
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Sept. 21, 2023

HuffPost on What Makes Kids Unhappy. (and Why They're Wrong)

Above all, we want our kids to know and love the Lord. While that is our priority, we also care about their emotional well-being and pray that they are able to find joy in their lives. What does it mean to maximize their joy and keep their eyes on Christ? Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news!...
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Sept. 7, 2023

Coping with the Exhaustion of Motherhood

So you think you know the feeling of exhaustion before you have kids... and then after you have kids it's like you've unlocked a whole new level. The good news is the Lord meets us in those moments and uses these seasons for sanctification! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now fi...