Biblical parenting doesn't happen by accident — and in today's culture, raising confident, courageous Christian children demands more intentionality than ever . Each week, Isaac & Angie Tolpin bring raw, unfiltered truth on the parenting topics most podcasts won't touch: self-control, obedience, discipleship, purity, pornography, technology, boundaries, relationships, and marriage teamwork. Whether you're navigating motherhood, fatherhood, or homeschooling, this is Scripture-grounded guidance…
Dustin Garrett was addicted to heroin, nearly took his life in prison, and is now a strong Christian husband and father. Episode 413 of Courageous Parenting. He shares what he believes his parents could have done better when the early signs of waywardness first appeared — and what his father eventually did that was exactly what he needed, even though he hated it at the time. You'll hear why tough…
Here's an Apple Podcasts version — same content, but formatted for Apple's platform conventions (plain URLs instead of markdown links, no video tags since Apple doesn't use them, and structured so the strongest hook lands in the first couple lines, since that's what shows before "see more" gets tapped): Get a candid behind-the-scenes look at what God's doing with the Tolpin's large family — full…
Are you making decisions within God's will — or just your own? It's one of the biggest questions people wrestle with, and if adults struggle to answer it, how do we disciple our children to walk confidently in God's will? In this episode, Isaac and Angie share insights from two chapters of their new book, Courageous Parenting: Biblical Parenting in Unprecedented Times, unpacking what Scripture…
Living in a Tent Through a Northern Idaho Winter: Elisha & Katie Voetberg on Sacrifice, Homeschooling, and Building a Dream How does a family live in a tent while homeschooling six children and building a business? In this episode, Elisha and Katie Voetberg join the Courageous Parenting podcast to share their story of radical sacrifice for a worthy vision. After buying land in northern Idaho, the…
How does a family live in a tent while homeschooling six children and building a business? In this episode, Elisha and Katie Voetberg join the Courageous Parenting podcast to share their story of radical sacrifice for a worthy vision. After buying land in northern Idaho, the Voetbergs made the bold decision to live in a tent through a brutal winter — all while homeschooling their six children,…
What's the dominant message your children are hearing about their future? It's vital that your kids have a balanced perspective on what's ahead — one that lets them navigate life with strength and optimism instead of fear. In this episode, we share three things every parent should be telling their children right now to give them real, lasting hope for the future, no matter what's coming. This…
Is it realistic to raise kids with the kind of grit America's founders had? We believe it's not just realistic — it's necessary. Today's intentional parenting culture often falls short of preparing kids for real resilience, and our children are heading into a future far more demanding than the one we grew up in. In this episode, you'll get three practical answers for instilling grit in your…
What does the Bible actually say about women's roles in the church and gender roles in the home? It's one of today's most debated topics — which is exactly why your kids need more than your opinion, they need to see it in Scripture. In this episode, we walk through the key texts on church leadership and lay out what we believe is God's clear design for elders and pastors, so you can teach your…
Regret is a treadmill — you're exhausted but going nowhere. Every parent has mistakes in the rearview. The question isn't whether you've fallen short — it's whether guilt is still running your parenting today. If your head is stuck in the past, your influence in the present takes the hit. It's never too late to make a real difference. But that requires decisive change — not just good intentions.…
You can say you are intentional parents, but is your intentionality actually encouraging real faith, or performance-based faith that doesn't last? Conservative intentionality can still lead children down the deadly trough of performance-based religiosity. Listen to this with an open mind as you reflect on your own parenting and family rhythms and see if you discover opportunities to dismantle…