Episodes

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...

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...

“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...

“Most people's biggest problem with homeschooling is they don't really believe that they're good parents. And that's why the subtitle became How Amazing Parents Become Excellent Home Educators because you are an amazing parent because you are the parent that God created specifically for that child whether by birth or by choice. God put that child in your family. " – Leslie Nunnery. Leslie Nunnery is a prominent figure in the Christian homeschooling community. As the co-founder of Teach Them Dili...

Why should you be taking a parenting class? During this episode, host Lee Ann Mancini dives into the importance of parenting classes and the profound impact of raising children in the Christian faith. She discusses the essential role parents play as spiritual leaders in their children's lives and emphasizes the significance of equipping ourselves to be the very best for our children, instilling in them a deep love for God and his word. Addressing the importance of continuous learning and growth,...

“The peace that prayer brings is that it's really less about answers and it's more about access. The fact that we have this privilege of being able to go to God. And so, as we pray, we become more like Him.” – Janet McHenry. Janet McHenry is a national speaker and the author of 26 books--seven on prayer, including the best-selling PrayerWalk and her newest, Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style. She coordinates the prayer ministries at her church in Reno and serves on the Cali...

“We do not need to be ‘punishing’ our children because Christ already took the punishment.” – Sarah R. Moore Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navigate the rough waters of disciplining. We cover many topics, such as disciplining strong-willed children and children with varying cognitive abilities, the differen...

Discipline, instruction, and guidance… what do you think when you hear those words? Are you ready to dive back into the world of Christian disciplining? Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navigate the rough waters of disciplining. We cover many topics, such as disciplining strong-willed children and children wi...

“I was seeing the books that were at the library, and it just became very obvious to me that the world is not shy about putting out their agenda to our children. So, we should also, as Christians, not be shy about giving our worldview to children. I wanted to come up with something that would help kids and parents have conversations about Jesus.” – Brenna Milleville. Brenna Milleville is a wife of 10 years and mother to her 4-year-old, Grace. After attending a Christian conference in 2016, she w...

“Conflict is normal, and there is nothing wrong necessarily with your relationship if you have conflict. So, there's nothing wrong with your family if you have conflict. There's nothing necessarily wrong with your marriage if you have conflict. There's nothing necessarily wrong with a child and a friend if they have conflict. Conflict is part of life. Conflict in itself is not good or bad. What makes conflict good or bad is not its presence, but our practices in the midst of its presence.” – Don...

“If you have already disqualified yourself from spiritual leadership because of mistakes you've made and you've committed that there's so much shame that you can't lift your eyes off the floor, don't push that away because you want to be able to move forward through that because healing is possible.” – Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. 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, informati...

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 explore the crucial topic of supporting family members through mental illness. Lori offers valuable insights and practical advice...

“We don't live in a simple age. We live in a very complicated age. And I think we really need to learn how to embrace simplicity in part of our lives and learning to rest. And that that means learning to say no to some other things.” – Rhett Wilson. Rhett Wilson, Sr., a professional communicator, loves telling stories, connecting great ideas with people. He has served as Senior Writer for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Senior Communications Director for Leighton Ford Ministries, and ...

“And my hope and prayer is that through Special Grace, we might be able to feel a little bit less alone. In the prayers, I deliberately wrote them all saying our child, not my child. – Elrena Evans. Elrena Evans is the author of When I Go to Church, I Belong and Special Grace: Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs. She is a mother of five and lives in Pennsylvania. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, reading, trying to learn how to garden,...

"I want to be vibrant in every season of life. I want to continue to serve you. I want to show them a way, a framework of saying this is how you continue to allow your life to be used by God in every season, even the second half." – Dawn Damon. Dawn Damon is a best-selling, award-winning author, national speaker, podcast host, life coach, and CEO of BraveHearted Woman. There, she offers coaching, online training, and other resources to help awaken and cultivate the vision of women dreamers. Her ...