How to talk to your kids about pornography Greta Eskridge
What age should we start talking to our kids about pornography?
How do we explain it to them?
How should the conversation change as my kids grow?
These are some of the questions that every parent has when parenting in 2023. They’re not fun questions and they can make us feel really uncomfortable. But my friend, Greta Eskridge is here today to answer those questions and more!
This is Greta’s second time on the podcast and I am so glad to have her back! This episode was fun because we were able to record in person in my studio!
Greta and I cover all the difficult, but important things about parenting in the age of pornography. We talk about how Greta became a leading voice in empowering parents to talk to their kids about pornography, why pornography is a problem in homes, but also in the church, how the pornography industry is working to make porn accessible to kids, and how we can fight against that.
We get really practical in this episode as Greta gives us scripts for how we can talk about this topic age by age (from young kids to high schoolers) and how to talk to our kids if and when they are exposed to pornography. We also talk about how to help our kids enter the world of technology safely
This is a really important episode that you do not want to miss!
Connect with Greta
@maandpamodern
Website
Links Mentioned
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The big questions our boys ask with Katy Boatman
What if I mess my kids up?
What if I fail at my job?
What if I’m actually doing it all wrong?
These are some of the “what if” questions that I wrestle with. I think we all have big “what if” questions, they’re all just a little different depending on our experiences, wiring, and situations.
Our kids have questions like this too and my guest today, Katy Boatman, is here to walk us through that. Katy is a writer and marketer, but her favorite role is being an aunt to Shelby, Blake, and Ellie. Katy has spent fifteen years mentoring girls through student ministry, and she is passionate about helping them understand who God is and reminding them they are not alone.
Katy’s devotional, You Can Trust, addresses many of the questions boys have from what if my team loses? to what if God changes his mind about me? And the answers always point back to God’s enduring faithfulness.
Today Katy and I are talking about preteen boys and the “what if” questions they wrestle with, the need kids have for stability and truth as they grow up and ask questions, how girls and boys learn about and respond to God differently, and the need for devotionals and other resources for preteen boys.
I hope this is helpful for both boy moms and girl moms, too! Girl moms, check out Katy’s devotional just for preteen girls!
Connect with Katy:
@katyboat
Website
Links mentioned
https://www.katyboatman.com/you-can-trust
https://www.katyboatman.com/youcanrest
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Staying true to your calling with Colton Dixon
Today I am joined by Colton Dixon. Colton is an American Idol finalist and Christian singer/songwriter. His music has won numerous awards and he has had the opportunity to perform in some incredible places. Most importantly, Colton is a husband and the dad of two three year old girl twins.
Colton has so much to share about how his faith has influenced his parenting and his music, how we are here to serve, not be served, why we need to steward our time and abilities well, and he reminds us that our identity is not how others see us, but our identity is in Christ. He also shares what he was like as a kid and encourages parents who are raising creative and passionate kids: hint, is has less to do with parenting right and more to do with the time you spend.
I love at the very beginning when he gives Biblical encouragement for all the parents who sometimes have to travel for work. God sees you and is full of grace!
We also talk about Christmas traditions at the end, so listen all the way through!
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Website:
ColtonDixon.com
Social media:
@coltondixonmusic
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Helping siblings forgive one another with Courtney DeFeo
If your house is anything like mine, you are all too familiar with rushed and fake apologies. Siblings get in a fight and one apologized to the other under their breath while rolling their eye at the same time. Can you relate?
Today I am joined by my friend, Courtney DeFeo, and she is helping us emphasize forgiveness in our houses. Courtney and her husband, Ron, decided forgiveness was going to be one of their core family values so today she is sharing how to prioritize and model forgiveness in our homes.
Courtney and I also touch on the challenge of raising our oldest kids (because we don’t know what we are doing), the difference between conviction and shame, and how you have to decide what is helpful in your parenting vs. what is harmful and making you feel shame.
I love how she encourages us to quit comparing ourselves to other moms—God made us all unique to parent our own unique kids and we can rest in that.
Courtney is the host of Pardon the Mess, an author, a speaker, a mom of two teenage daughters, wife to Ron, and a proud dog mom. I have the joy of calling her friend and you will too after this episode. Make sure to listen until the end because I ask her some rapid fire questions and you will love what she says!
Connect with Courtney
Social Media:
@courtneydefeo
@pardonthemesspodcast
Website:
http://www.christianparenting.org
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Nurturing creativity in your kids with Andrew Peterson
Jesus will change your life when you let him into it and my guest today, Andrew Peterson, is the perfect example of that. Once Andrew decided to follow Jesus, he led him down a path of sharing his gospel with everyone in creative ways. As a singer, song writer, and author, Andrew has had the privilege of pointing generations of people to Jesus through his work.
Today we talk about his heart behind writing The Wingfeather Saga, his passion for creativity, how he encouraged creativity in his home, and he offers encouragement for how to parent a child who doesn’t quite fit inside the box.
You will love how Andrew leans into grace for all things, especially parenting! He reminds us that we will have regrets because we aren’t perfect. But with time, we get the privilege of watching how God redeems our mistakes and turns them into something beautiful!
You will love this conversation, enjoy!
P.S. Andrew is on tour right now, so check out his website to see if he is in a town near you!
Connect with Andrew
Social Media:
@andrewpetersonmusic
@wingfeathersaga
Website:
https://www.andrew-peterson.com/
Links mentioned:
https://www.andrew-peterson.com/rabbit-room
https://www.andrew-peterson.com/the-wingfeather-saga
https://www.andrew-peterson.com/tour
Giving Tuesday:
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A new perspective on Thanksgiving with Raymond Arroyo
Hi Friends!
We have a fun interview today, just in time for Thanksgiving! Most of us know that there is a funny little tradition for the President to pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving day. But do you know where that tradition came from? It actually started with Abraham Lincoln and his son, Tad. My guest today Raymond Arroyo wrote a children’s book that tells the story!
Today Raymond and I talk about how we are parenting in a challenging time, but we can learn from parents who have gone before us, the influence we have in our kids lives and the influence they have in ours, how Abraham Lincoln grew in faith over the years, what he meant Thanksgiving to be, and what mercy means for us and our kids.
I hope this episode gives you a unique perspective on my personal favorite holiday! I put a link for mirliton dressing below, so you can try a new recipe this year!
Remember that, at its core, Thanksgiving is about unity, mercy, and the family we are blessed with. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
With love,
Steph
Connect with Raymond
Social media:
@realraymondarroyo
Website:
http://www.raymondarroyochristmas.com
Links mentioned:
Last chance to get your copy of Jesus, the Light of the World before December 1!
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Let’s talk about school: seeing beyond grades
In this bonus episode, we are talking all about school, grades, and the parent/teacher relationship!
I’m joined by Tracie Potts who is a mom of three adult kids and a grandmother of two. She is Advisory Board Chair of Learning Heroes, which is an educational nonprofit focused on family engagement. She is a former National PTA Family Engagement fellow and board member. Her 12 years of PTA volunteer work include local, council and state leadership roles, and leading her middle school to become a National PTA School of Excellence.
Today she is helping us understand a parent's role in their child’s education, the difference between grades and grade level performance, how we can best support our kids in school, and how we can show our teachers appreciation.
Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or both, I think you will be really encouraged by Tracie and what she has to share.
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Raising confident kids vs. kids who need to perform with Terra Mattson
Terra Mattson is a dear friend of Christian Parenting and someone I really look up to as both a mom and a woman of faith, so I cannot wait for you to hear from her today.
Terra is a licensed marriage and family therapist and executive coach who authored Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace and partnered with Christian Parenting to develop the Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughter Courses.
Today we talk about performance based parenting…what is performance based parenting and how do we know if we are doing it? The truth is being human is messy and it doesn’t always look perfect so sometimes we try to become perfect and performance based---but the message of the gospel is the opposite of that. So how do we raise our kids with this in mind? How do we help them through struggles and point them to Jesus and his grace? We also talk about the importance of doing our own work in this area so that we can help our kids discover their identity in Christ.
You will love this conversation!
With love,
Steph Thurling
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Social Media:
@terramattson
Website:
Links mentioned:
Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters
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Celebrating Advent with kids with Charity Rios
You are going to love my guest on the podcast today. Charity Rios is a mom of four young boys, an author, a writing coach, and a delightful person! She is so passionate about teaching kids about God and helping them develop a strong relationship with the Lord.
Today we are talking all about the season of Advent and Christmas. I know it feels so early, but Advent starts December 5th and all the Christmas décor has been out in stores for months!
Charity shares her heart for teaching kids about Jesus and following him, she gives us some examples of how she celebrates Advent with her family and encourages us to simplify our holiday traditions so that it’s not so overwhelming. And we, of course, cover the new Advent devotional that she wrote just for kids...Jesus, Light of the World
Listen to the end to hear Charity’s hope for kids who read this devotional, we were both brought to tears. I hope this episode encourages you in your walk with Jesus and in parenting kids to passionately follow Jesus, too. I also hope it helps you feel ready to enjoy the Advent season focusing on what really matters: the gift of Jesus’ birth.
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Social Media:
@claritywithcharity
Website:
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Ann Voskamp Unwrapping the Greatest Gift
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