Episodes

Phil and Diane Comer and their son, John Mark, founded Solid Rock: A Jesus Church, a church filled with young families in Portland, Oregon. They also launched Intentional Parents International to help parents raise the next generation of passionate, all-in-Jesus followers. Phil and Diane have been married for over forty years and have four grown children and a growing cadre of grandkids. During this episode, Phil and Diane explore how they have dedicated their lives to equipping parents to raise...

Sandra Stanley received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Tech and Master of Arts from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sandra has a heart for foster kids and foster families, as she and Andy have been foster parents since 2010. Much of her time these days is spent working on various writing projects and continuing her involvement with Fostering Together, the foster care initiative of North Point Ministries. Allie Stanley Cooney graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Communicati...

Head of AI at Gloo, Steele Billings is a seasoned professional in faith tech ecosystems. With a career spanning major technology companies and startups alike, Steele has been instrumental in building technology infrastructure for faith causes. He holds a business degree and has roots in computer science and design. Steele is committed to leveraging technology to fulfill God's purpose. Steele lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with his wife, son and daughter. During this episode, Steele dives into the ...

"Understand the design, the blueprint that God gave us for children and recognize that their inherent worth and dignity is found in them being made in the image of God. Not in their behavior. Not in their obedience or disobedience." - Amanda Erickson. Dr. David and Amanda Erickson are the founders of Flourishing Homes & Families, a ministry that educates, empowers, and equips Christian parents to lead their families through parenting principles rooted in Jesus's teaching. With David’s background...

Don & Suzanne Manning have over 30 years of parenting experience and 7 kids of all ages. Together, they are passionate about helping families rethink how they do family, one relationship at a time. During this episode, Don shares his journey of developing Crazy Cool Family, a ministry dedicated to strengthening family relationships through love and intentional parenting. Discover how his book Crazy Cool Family and two guides guidebooks Creating Family Culture and Building Family Relationships, c...

Renee Hodge earned her BSN from Bob Jones University (BJU) and worked as an RN for five years. She then joined the staff of Answer’s in Genesis in 2004 and worked as the executive assistant to the CEO for 15 years. The Lord gave Renee a passion for Christian education, which led her to found and launch Answers Academy in 2017, a strong, biblical-worldview, apologetic school. Since then, she has obtained an MS degree in educational leadership from BJU. Laura Allnutt is the director of educational...

“The number one factor or force that contributes to influence is time by quite a large margin. Whoever spends the most time with your child is going to have the most influence.” – Israel Wayne. Israel and Brook Wayne are both homeschool graduates and homeschooling parents. They have eleven children ranging in age from 24 to 3. They are the founders of Family Renewal and co-writers of Pitchin' a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting. During this episode, Israel and Brook share invaluab...

Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining. Lori Wildenberg is a national speaker, a licensed parent-family educator of over 25 years, and an award-winning author of six Christian parenting books. Lori also leads the popular Moms Together Facebook Community Page and Group. During this episode, Lori and Lee Ann tackle some of the most challenging questions kids might ask. From the reality of God to navigating conversations about sex and deciphe...

"Your actions may speak louder than words—let your love for Jesus be the loudest message your children hear." – Rhonda Stoppe Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, have joined together to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone who is raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is a national speaker, author, podcaster, and a licensed professional counselor of 27...

As an education freedom advocate, Sam’s mission is to help parents and their children emancipate from our modern school system. A successful Hollywood film actress, writer, and producer, Sam stepped back from her own career to immerse herself in the home education of her three young children for over a decade. Recognizing the brokenness of our institutional system led Sam to understand there is much more to education than academics. As a prolific author, podcast, radio host, international public...

How do you think having a mentor can impact your journey as a parent? Candace is a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, wife, and mother of three adult children. She is also a visionary women’s ministry leader, disciple maker, and experienced Bible study teacher with a strong understanding of women’s needs. In 2021, she founded MomQ, a Christian Mom Community based in Austin, TX. Their mission is to equip moms with biblical wisdom to build strong families and raise children of character. During t...

If you're a parent or mentor who's guiding young hearts towards Christ, you do not want to miss this episode! J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective, Author, Speaker, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), Gateway Seminary and Southern Evangelical Seminary. During this episode, J. Warner discusses his groundbreaking new book, The Truth in True Crime. J. Warner’s unpara...

Looking for a fresh, grounded approach to Christian parenting amidst the chaos of modern life? Brenda L. Yoder is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, school counselor, speaker, and author of Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life. She’s also authored Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind, Balance, Busyness & Not Doing It All, and has been featured in The Washington Post, Guideposts, and Chicken Soup for the Soul books. She hosts the Life Beyond the Picket Fence podcas...

“When we detach value from certain behavior and attach it to what Christ says is the most valuable, then we're not sending our kids back into that comparison trap.” – Lee Nienhuis Lee Nienhuis is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher. She co-hosts the Martha & Mary Show and the You Can Tell the Children podcast with Bible2School. Lee’s books Brave Moms, Brave Kids and Countercultural Parenting are a clarion call for parents looking to raise wholehearted Christ followers. Lee and her husband, Mik...

“So, the argument I make is let's try to be ambassadors of the kingdom of God around issues of sexuality and gender. And so, ambassadorship should be characterized by these 3 c's: it’s conviction, it's civility, and it's compassion.” – Dr. Mark Yarhouse. Mark Yarhouse, Psy.D., is the Dr. Arthur P. and Mrs. Jean May Rech Chair in Psychology at Wheaton College. Dr. Yarhouse has spent several years promoting dialogue between people who view the topic of sexual identity differently. During this epis...

What do you think of the idea of starting a prayer with "amen"? How do you think it might change the way you approach prayer? Beth Guckenberger and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico, where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author...

Why should you homeschool? Monica Swanson is a popular blogger (monicaswanson.com), host of the Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom podcast), and author of Boy Mom, Raising Amazing, and her newest book, Becoming Homeschoolers. During this episode, Monica shares her experiences raising her four sons in Hawaii and delves into the joys and challenges of homeschooling. She discusses the reasons why families should consider homeschooling, dispels common misconceptions, and provides valuable ...

“We can't just stop at transforming the mind. We can't just have our kids act like Christians. They might say the right thing. They may know what to say to make mom and dad happy, but we want that heart transformation.” – Lauren Gaines. Lauren Gaines is a wife, mother, author, and teacher. She is the creator of Inspired Motherhood, a thriving online community equipping parents to raise up the next generation with boldness. Lauren has a unique parenting approach, as she’s a busy mom of three chil...

“The last thing is scripture and prayer. It's a practice, more than a technique. It's a demonstration of being obedient to stay connected to God.” - Rhonda Stoppe. Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, have joined together to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone who is raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is a national speaker, author, podcaster, and a...

“Investigation is critical for our kids to understand and not to be afraid of it.” – Lori Wildenberg. Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining. Lori Wildenberg is a national speaker, a licensed parent-family educator of over 25 years, and an award-winning author of six Christian parenting books. Lori also leads the popular Moms Together Facebook Community Page and Group. During this episode of MOMents, both ladies dive into the complex theme...

Hannah Pierrou is a long-time photographer, designer, and artist. She started the shop and publishing company Treehouse Storytellers as a way to bring wholesome and biblical resources to parents and their children. She is passionate about spreading the Gospel and helping fellow parents train up their kids with a biblical worldview. Hannah and her husband and three kids live in the Colorado foothills on a small hobby farm. She is also the host of the new and growing Treehouse Storyteller podcast....

Teenagers have a huge influence on each other. Let's equip them to be disciples for Christ! During this episode, Lee Ann reflects on her own teenage years and the influence that friends had on her decision-making. She shares insights on how to raise teenagers to be the best disciples for Christ and equip them to share His message with others. She also elaborates on five key points to help parents and guardians guide their teens in becoming counter-culture warriors and strong Christian ambassador...

“We wanted to encourage girls that they're designed to have good friendships. And the source of that is God.” – Blythe Daniel. Blythe Daniel is the co-author of Mended, and I Love You, Mom!, which she wrote with her mother, Dr. Helen McIntosh. She worked for Harper Collins Christian Publishing in marketing and publicity and now enjoys her work as a literary agent. Calyn Daniel, one of Blythe's daughters, is a middle schooler who loves spending time with her friends and family, including her olde...

“Listening to God speak to us through his holy spirit will help us to have a robust prayer life, where we learn how to be in conversation with the Lord.” – Lee Ann Mancini Do you ever find yourself repeating the same prayers, feeling like your prayer life has become more of a routine than a sacred privilege? How can we, along with our children, engage in genuine and meaningful conversations with God that fill us with joy, keeping us connected to the Almighty, the great I Am? During this episode,...