Episodes

“This provides parents with a very simple and fun and engaging guide to teach our kids that the bible has a solution for every problem we face. And so we cover 36 of the most common struggles that all kids face; we give you simple lessons, we give you biblical tools, and we give you fun family activities and discussion guides.” -Katie J. Trent. Katie J. Trent is a licensed clinical social worker, a respected leader in the Christian homeschool community, and the founder of Family Faith-Building A...

Do your children know how to respect biblical and social authority? During this episode, Lee Ann delves into the crucial topic of authority and its role in Christian parenting. Recognizing the prevalent lack of respect for authority in today's society, Lee Ann emphasizes the importance of teaching children to respect authority for their own well-being and their eternal journey. Lee Ann discusses social authority and biblical authority and how we can teach our children that both are important. Sh...

“A guy that used to be a neighbor of ours is now head of pediatrics at the medical school, and he said, “Until you verify to me that your child is properly hydrated, they are well nourished with the right kind of nutrients, they're getting deep sleep, and they're moving every day. I will not pull out that prescription pad.” – Ginny Brant. Ginny Brant grew up in Washington, DC, where she served as a teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor for 28 years. She has written two award-winning books, F...

Struggling to find age-appropriate Christian content for your kids? The Towers of Light series is an engaging and educational book series that brings biblical truths to life. Allen Brokken is a teacher at heart, a husband, and a father most of all. He began writing the Towers of Light series for his own children to help illustrate the deep truths of the Bible in an engaging and age-appropriate way. He’s dedicated 18 years to volunteer roles in children’s ministry and youth development. Now that ...

Did you know children in high-achieving school districts had higher rates of substance misuse, depression, and anxiety? During this episode, Lee Ann opens a thought-provoking discussion by addressing the competitive culture and the pressure to succeed that often infiltrates children's lives. Drawing wisdom from the word of God, Lee Ann highlights key scriptures that shed light on this issue and provide guidance for parents and their children. She also shares shocking statistics and reveals how e...

How can parents courageously stand up against the antichristian influence when they see their teens are being lead down the wrong path? Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is a national speaker, author, podcaster, and a licensed professional counselor of...

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all God has done for us and to get together to give thanks to one another. The Bible is filled with stories that can serve as valuable tools to help children understand the concept of thankfulness and appreciate the blessings in their lives. Each story highlights different aspects of gratitude, reminding children to express thanks to others, recognize their own faults, appreciate God's provision, and be content with what they have. During this episode, Lee Ann...

“I think the Bible is very clear that God is a warrior god. There are so many times throughout the Old Testament that we see God leading his people into battle against their enemies.… I think God has wired our boys to identify with this unique aspect of God's character, and I think our boys reflect God's character in a unique way and that they are drawn to battle and adventure and things like that.” – Laurie Christine. Laurie Christine is an author, podcast host, Biblical Parenting Coach, wife, ...

Let's create an environment for our children where faith is nurtured, and trust in God is built through consistency, integrity, and authenticity! During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini delves into the importance of embodying godly characteristics as parents and the potential negative impact of hypocrisy on our children. Key Takeaways: Children look to their parents as role models and rely on their words and actions to guide them. When parents claim to be Christian but fail to act accordingly, trus...

“If every rule you have with a child is nonnegotiable, you're going to set up a rebellion because you're raising your child in a prison, not in a home. But if everything in your home is negotiable, every rule is negotiable, well, you're going to set up a rebellion as well.” -Jill Garner. Jill Rigby Garner is the founder and chief visionary officer of the nonprofit organization Manners of the Heart, working to reawaken respect in our society for the sake of the next generation. Jill's parenting b...

How can faith lessons and moral lessons positively shape the lives of our children? During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini explores the difference between moral and faith lessons and how they are interconnected and play a crucial role in shaping our children's beliefs, values, and actions. Moral lessons refer to the principles or guidelines that govern individuals' behavior and actions. These lessons are often based on ethical considerations, values, and principles that are universally accepted or...

“I think the most obvious thing is just invite them into your home. We do so much healing in our homes… The more kids can invite other kids into your home where conversations are happening about life, questions can be asked and answered. I think it gives those kids such a gift.” -Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement f...

How can humility contribute to a child's peace of mind and heart? During this episode, Lee Ann explores the importance of instilling humility in our children's hearts. In a world where self-centeredness and personal desires are constantly promoted, it is crucial to teach our children the value of humility and selflessness. Humility allows us to face adversity with peace in our minds and hearts. She also discusses how humility helps children handle bullies, both online and in the real world, by r...

“We're also hearing back from those moms who now put their daughters in American heritage Girls and are thrilled that we have stayed the course, that we have maintained our Christ-centered focus despite what the culture is doing.” -Patti Garibay. For more than two decades, Patti Garibay has been at the forefront of countering the culture by leading girls and women to create lives of integrity. She is the founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls, a national Christ-centered leader...

Did you know that according to statistics, only 26% of Americans trust public schools? During this episode, Lee Ann shares seven prayers to pray daily and often to keep your children safe and happy as they return to school for another year. Pray for your children’s protection. Ask God to cover them with a legion of angels to keep evil intentions away and to protect their minds from false doctrine. Ask God to give them wisdom and discernment to know the truth and to reject lies. Pray for campus s...

“We want them to do things better than we did. We want to share things so that they don't fall into it, but they need to actually sometimes experience things themselves because that could be part of their spiritual journey.” -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 al...

“For churches to be putting most of their ministry resources into reaching an adult is bad stewardship. It's not going to have much impact. If you want to transform lives and you want to take part in that, you should put most of your resources, most of your thoughts, your energy, your teaching, your time, your people, and all the resources you've got into ministering children because they're the ones whose world is being radically shaped today.” – Dr. George Barna. George Barna is a professor an...

“The fact that less than 1% of adolescents and 1% of teenagers have a biblical worldview. I mean, you can't get much lower than that. So, we've abjectly failed in terms of raising our children. We can look at the fact that only 2% of the parents of kids under the age of 13 have a biblical worldview. That's appalling. You can't give what you don't have.” -Dr. George Barna. George Barna is a professor and Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. He is a...

By embedding biblical principles organically into everyday life, kids can remain steadfast in their faith for a lifetime! During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini shares valuable insights on how to demonstrate love and care for your children, all while connecting their hearts and minds to Christ. From writing love notes to engaging in open-ended conversations about their day, Lee Ann provides practical ways to bring Jesus into everyday interactions with your little ones. She also emphasizes the impo...

“Our feelings may come and go, and sometimes the world says that somehow can affect you, but your DNA imprint is so strong there is no way that you cannot be what ordained you to be.” -Rhonda Stoppe. Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is a national spea...

What are some practical ways parents can incorporate the name of Jesus into everyday moments with their infants and toddlers? Our most important job as parents is to help our children grow closer to Christ. We can start this Christian parenting journey by preparing the soil for our children's faith from a young age. By planting biblical wisdom deep in their hearts and minds, we can lay a strong foundation for them to build upon as they grow older. During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini dives into ...

“There are some parenting trends out there where it’s like, ‘We want our kids just to figure out their own faith.’ And a lot of parents are keying into this… God has put eternity in our heart, but I also believe, and I know this through scripture, that parents are called to talk about faith – we are to lead the way.” -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 ed...

Did you know that there are approximately 180 miracles throughout the Bible? Essentially, a miracle is known to be an event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and is considered to be the work of God. But a miracle is not necessarily a violation of the laws of nature or science because God could easily use the laws of nature or science in an unusual way. So, if miracles are real, how can we as parents explain to our child why one person who prays for a miracle may receive the ...

“Stop being so hard on yourself; that is not helpful for any parent ever. Replace those harder thoughts with gentler, kinder thoughts, and remember God loves us and believes in us in these moments.” -Sissy Goff. Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, has worked as the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries since 1993. She speaks to parents and children's ministers across the country and is a frequent guest on media outlets such as Southern Living, NBC Nightly News, CNN, Good...