Best Christianparenting Podcasts (2024)

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A Prayer for Being Fully Devoted 5:04

2h ago5:04

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A prayer based on Matthew 20:15-16. When Jesus invited people to follow him, his invitation wasn't an opportunity for advancement. In fact, it was quite the opposite. He wasn't offering a chance to become famous or to build a following, Jesus gave his followers a different challenge. His call was one to be last, to serve, to honor others ahead of t…

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A Prayer to Follow God Faithfully 4:37

5h ago4:37

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A prayer based on Mark 1:17-18. What things in this world do you find comfort and security in? Maybe you look to a spouse or children for your sense of purpose. Or maybe you feel valuable or important because of your education or accomplishments. Perhaps you find feelings of security in your money or possessions. When Jesus says to us, “Come, follo…

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Episode 56 Special Edition of MESSmerized: Sidetracked with Beth McCord 49:33

1d ago49:33

49:33

I mentioned it last month, but as a little reminder, Heather MacFadyen of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast and I have a super fun show we do together called Sidetracked. As a part of this little venture, this summer we’ve decided to surprise each other with a guest and then release the episode on both of our shows. It’s been super fun so far, and we’d l…

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A Prayer to Trust God's Timing 3:31

1d ago3:31

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A prayer based on Matthew 9:21-22. Faith itself does not heal. God does. Have you asked God to move in the hearts of your children, and been confused when He didn't? Has a "no," or, "not now," answer from God left you confused about what it means to have faith? If you've struggled to trust in God's timing for your children, listen to today's podcas…

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247. Transforming Motherhood: Becoming Legacy Changers 35:10

1d ago35:10

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany welcomes listeners into a conversation that promises to resonate deeply with every parent. Bethany is thrilled to have Kristen Hallinan join her. They explore what it means to rewrite the narrative of our family legacies. Kristen begins by sharing her personal journey through a childhood marked by ch…

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Episode 227: Letting Go of Expectations 46:06

2d ago46:06

46:06

Are you a high-capacity female leader? Join our cohort here: https://www.livingwholehearted.com/womens-cohort-application The historical, societal and cultural pressures that women face to live their lives a certain way is palpable for many 20-30 year olds today. With 80% of our life's most defining moments happening before the age of 35, the press…

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A Prayer for Taking up Your Cross 5:05

2d ago5:05

5:05

A prayer based on Luke 14:27. We know what happened to Jesus on His cross. His entire life led up to that point—His death. Not only death, but because it was public and painful, the cross would also bring shame, sorrow, and suffering. Jesus knew this even before He came to earth. In Isaiah’s prophecy about Jesus in chapter 53, he wrote, “He was des…

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A Prayer for Living One Moment at a Time 4:24

3d ago4:24

4:24

A prayer based on Daniel 2:27-28. God has a plan. Our ignorance of the plan does not mean it doesn't exist. Only sometimes do we get glimpses of the master plan, but with great knowledge comes greater responsibility.God is God, and I am not, and there are good reasons to be in the dark about the plans. They might look scary and confusing to my huma…

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A Prayer for Finding Your Life 4:29

6d ago4:29

4:29

A prayer based on Matthew 10:39. Have you ever heard someone say, “I took a year off to find myself”? It seems like a noble goal, to find out who you truly are, to live your most authentic and best life. But what if this was actually the opposite of how God intended for you to live? What if, instead of finding your life, you're actually supposed to…

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A Prayer for Godly Influence 4:42

8d ago4:42

4:42

A prayer based on Matthew 5:14-16. Hosea was an Old Testament prophet whom God asked to marry a prostitute. Crazy, right? God literally required his prophet to marry someone who not only was already a prostitute when she came on the scene, but also continued to offer herself in exchange for favors after their marriage. It's unthinkable, really, tha…

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Episode 55 How do I save money? With Crystal Paine 39:05

8d ago39:05

39:05

Summer . . . I love you, but you’re chaotic and expensive. Kids . . . I love you, but you’re chaotic and expensive. Vacation . . . I love you, but you’re chaotic and expensive. Feel free to join in on my mindless chants of summer. I’m super excited about today’s show and talking about ways to save a little money. To be clear, I’m not talking about …

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A Prayer to Open God's Word 5:21

9d ago5:21

5:21

A prayer based on Matthew 13:15-16. As children we tend to be very open. When we get older, we learn to dull our ears and hearts, close our eyes, judge others and forget the precise, powerful teachings of Christ. We say all the right things we think God wants to hear, but we miss the simple things he wants us to know. There can be an erosion of fai…

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A Prayer for Being Committed to God's Word 5:06

10d ago5:06

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A prayer based on Matthew 4:3-4. Do you struggle to find time in the Word? The Bible is so much more than a sentimental piece of memorabilia—it's the living and active Word of God. It's the place where we find God's revelation of himself to us, where we learn of his plans and purpose for us, and where we discover the depths of his love and sacrific…

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A Prayer for Words of Wisdom 4:42

10d ago4:42

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A prayer based on Ecclesiastes 5:6-7. Our words should be framed with His Word, seasoned with scripture that points to God. The more we meditate upon God’s Word, the more it indwells us and flows over into our everyday speech and actions. Praying God’s Word helps focus us during prayer and reminds us of the One we’re spending time with. Praying the…

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A Prayer for True Strength 5:00

14d ago5:00

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A prayer based on Psalm 18:19. Strength is easy to love. It doesn't take convincing to be awed by the power of the ocean, the forces of nature in a storm. We wonder at professional athletes with extreme physical prowess and cheer wildly at the growing strength of our own children on the court or on the playing field. But is this what true strength …

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A Prayer for Trusting God with Our Adult Kids 4:13

15d ago4:13

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A prayer based on Psalm 139. Having adult children is hard. Part of me is here at home taking care of the child still under my roof and another part of me is also not here. I'm distracted thinking about, wondering about and praying for the ones who are far away. Are they safe, clean? Have they eaten their vegetables, gotten enough sleep, said their…

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Episode 54 How do I love my body? with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez 46:31

15d ago46:31

46:31

Today we’re talking about body image, learning to love our body, and calling out the false narratives we’ve bought into from culture and other places relating to our physical body. Talking about body image kinda feels like no-man's land, and I’m thinking I might as well hit politics and money while I’m at it. Joking. But having a discussion around …

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A Prayer to be Faithful in Prayer 6:16

16d ago6:16

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A prayer based on Daniel :10. Faithfulness comes with a cost. No one asks to be thrown in a lion's den, but we often are. Sometimes, those dens are full of lions and sometimes they're full of people, and when life brings hard things, we bring out our habits. Dark places expose truth. Do you pray more when it's hard? Or ignore God for earthly strate…

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246. The Journey of Motherhood with Karen Stubbs: Wisdom, Resilience, and Trusting in God. 42:11

15d ago42:11

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Joining Bethany on today’s episode is the remarkable Karen Stubbs, a mother, author, and founder of Birds on a Wire, a ministry aimed at supporting and equipping moms. Karen shares her insights on the complexity of motherhood while connecting deeply with both God and our children, and understanding that this journ…

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Episode 226: How to Do Healthy Conflict 54:24

17d ago54:24

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Walking through conflict well is the topic of todays conversation. Listen in as we discuss the root of every conflict, tools for regulating, triggers, understanding your communication style and tips for what might help to solve 80% of your conflicts. By listening to one another, and seeking some sense of unity, you can have success in utilizing the…

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A Prayer for Comfort in the Chaos 5:28

17d ago5:28

5:28

A prayer based on Daniel 4:3. We live in an age where we can know everything about anything going on in the world at any time—whether we want to or not. Some people find this comforting. I find it overwhelming. This especially applies to all things related to hatred and corruption in politics and leadership roles throughout society. It seems we can…

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A Prayer for a Kingdom-Focused Heart 4:59

18d ago4:59

4:59

A prayer based on Luke 23:50-51. The year I got engaged, I visited several bridal shops in search of the perfect wedding dress. I scanned for hours looking for “my” dress, but in the end, it was worth every second. Like the biblical story of the treasure in a field—or the perfect wedding dress—when you find the kingdom of God, you’re willing to giv…

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A Prayer for Serving Humbly 6:58

21d ago6:58

6:58

Have you ever felt like some combination of maid, butler, chauffeur, and chef in your home? I imagine we've all had those days. Those moments when we wondered if anyone else noticed or appreciated all the ways we keep our homes running on time, in order, and usually even in clean clothes! There are times when being a mom can feel like a thankless r…

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245. Day 24: Praying for Our Child to Love God's Word 5:59

22d ago5:59

5:59

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As Bethany wraps up her inspiring series, we are reminded of the profound importance of standing in God’s word. We pray that our children learn to walk closely with God, developing a love for Jesus that surpasses our own. We want them to experience a passion for Him that fills their hearts and guides their lives. …

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A Prayer for Not Losing Heart 6:12

22d ago6:12

6:12

When difficult situations arise, one of the biggest problems people face is discouragement. We pray expecting life to go our way. Then, when it doesn’t, we struggle with our disappointment. After several of these experiences, we can be tempted to lose heart and quit. When people do what is right in their own eyes and justify their actions towards o…

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244. Day 23: Praying that Our Children Find God's Peace to Fight Anxiety and Fear 5:52

23d ago5:52

5:52

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Anxiety often feels overwhelming, especially for our children. We want them to experience and know God’s peace, a peace that guards their minds and hearts against the anxiety that threatens to overwhelm them. Bethany’s prayer today is rooted in a deep concern for the well-being of our children. We recognize the pr…

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Episode 53 How do I survive summer with my teens? Guest Ken Wilgus 38:04

22d ago38:04

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I’m going to keep this short because, well, listen to the intro and you’ll understand. But somewhere between trying out a new spray tan and finding our trampoline in our front yard after a storm—it’s gotten kinda weird over here. But thankfully, on the show is one of our faves, Dr. Ken Wilgus. We’re talking about how we survive summer with teens, a…

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A Prayer to be Satisfied with Jesus 6:19

23d ago6:19

6:19

Jesus often compares physical hunger with the deep hunger for God that all of us are born with. He also demonstrates and explains that our soul hunger is only satisfied by him alone. We often forget that we will not be satisfied completely until we look to Jesus and his limitless resources and power. Only when we learn to be completely satisfied wi…

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243. Day 22: Praying that Our Children Will Pray with Boldness 5:13

24d ago5:13

5:13

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As a mother, one of my greatest desires is for my children to become prayer warriors, deeply rooted in their faith and confident in seeking God's wisdom and guidance. Today, Bethany roots listeners in Hebrews 4:15-16, a reminder of the compassion we have from Jesus, who invites us to approach the throne of grace w…

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A Prayer to Hang on the Words of Jesus 5:48

24d ago5:48

5:48

The temple was a familiar, sacred place to Jesus. He loved His Father’s house, but the leaders there did not love Him in return. He was not only unwelcome, but wanted by the high priests and scribes. They were circling Him as He taught, but there were too many people watching for them to act on their desire to destroy Him. It wasn’t the time. Yet. …

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242. Day 21: Praying for My Child's Daily Spiritual Battle 6:36

24d ago6:36

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany is praying for a deeper and more urgent call: to pray that our children become warriors. In Ephesians 6:10-11, we’re reminded to “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Our children, as followers of Chr…

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A Prayer for Light in the Darkness 4:35

25d ago4:35

4:35

Has there been a time when you were in the darkness and then experienced the return of light again? Maybe the power went out in your entire house and you stumbled around in the dark. Maybe you've explored a cave and remembered what it was like to see a tiny sliver of light ahead and walk toward it. Life can present us with dark moments, but light w…

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241. Day 20: Praying for My Child's Purity of Thought 7:22

25d ago7:22

7:22

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Our children face constant attacks on their minds. The enemy seeks to destroy their purity of thought, steeping them in lies and deception. These lies are often difficult to discern, making it essential for us to pray for our children's mental and spiritual protection. Our children are bombarded with negative infl…

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A Prayer for Covering an Offense 5:21

28d ago5:21

5:21

It happened to my husband: a person in leadership made a comment that left him feeling like he'd been hit in the stomach. I would sit back quietly as he shared what had been said and then marvel at how he was able to take the hits with such grace. I became offended for him, feeling like he should say something to set the record straight. My husband…

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240. Day 17: Praying for My Child's Safety 7:34

28d ago7:34

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of our greatest fears is that Satan will find a way to destroy our children’s faith and lead them away from God. In a world full of challenges and temptations, we must pray that God protects and guides our children. Psalm 18:16-19 gives us a powerful reminder of God’s saving grace. Satan is relentless in his a…

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A Prayer to Parent from a Place of Faith 5:43

29d ago5:43

5:43

I talked with some friends recently who said something that I thought perfectly captured the years between the ages of 12 and about 14. They said, one minute you're so proud of who they're becoming and the next you think they might be complete idiots. This is so true, but after talking with my friends, I realized that it's also quite normal. The ex…

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239. Day 16: How Do We Pray for Ourselves 6:48

29d ago6:48

6:48

Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of the most powerful tools we have as parents is prayer. In today’s episode Bethany shares the incredible impact of praying not just for our children, but also for yourself. Praying for yourself is not an act of selfishness, but rather a crucial step in becoming the parent you aspire to be—a servant of Jesus…

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Episode 52 Special Edition of MESSmerized: Sidetracked with Toni Collier 38:57

29d ago38:57

38:57

Here’s a fun little podcast update for you. As most of you (hopefully) know, Heather MacFadyen of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast and I have a little sideshow we do once a month called Sidetracked. Basically, it’s an unfiltered conversation between the two of us discussing life’s goings on, parenting, faith, etc. It comes out the first Friday of the mo…

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A Prayer for Putting Off Your Old Self 6:19

1M ago6:19

6:19

Nothing seems to challenge us to conform to the image of God like being a parent. I think the preteen years are the worst. The kids are a hormonal mess. They can't remember what they're doing, they bicker non-stop, and if you call them down about the slightest thing, they completely lose it in a shower of accusations. How on earth do you deal with …

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238. Day 15: Praying for our Children to Walk with Tender Hearts to Others 7:18

30d ago7:18

7:18

Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of our deepest prayers is that our children walk through life with tender hearts. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:14-15 about the importance of forgiveness. We seek God's guidance to help our children maintain a tender heart, free from bitterness and anger. Life's challenges can often leave wounds that make it e…

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Episode 225: Compassion and Conviction with Gender and Sexual Identity 1:07:45

1M ago1:07:45

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Sexuality and gender identity. These topics can sometimes be triggering or hold all kinds of connotations. Whether you have fears, concerns, or are so excited to finally hear us talking about this on the podcast, welcome. Take a deep breath and be ready to learn, wherever you are coming from today. Whether you are a part of a more conservative comm…

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A Prayer for Knowing Our True Blessings 6:00

1M ago6:00

6:00

I tell my kids this until the day they leave the home. When we become disgruntled over petty things like weather, fairness, or material possessions, our remembrance of what true blessings are has slipped far from our focus. We use the word blessings so freely and loosely in our culture today, and yet do we truly understand what it means to live the…

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237. Day 14: Praying for Our Children to Walk in Peace 6:05

1M ago6:05

6:05

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today’s episode Betahny prays for God to work in our children’s hearts and minds. We ask him to shape their character, helping them to understand how their words impact those around them. As parents, we hold a deep desire for our children to grow up walking in peace. Proverbs 15:1-2 teaches us the power of our …

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A Prayer for Believing Jesus 5:42

1M ago5:42

5:42

He looked at me imploringly with his chocolate brown eyes and said, “Mom what if it's not true? What if God isn't real?” My heart broke a little bit with these questions while simultaneously being grateful for my son's honesty. I breathed a prayer as I sought to give him an answer knowing full well my words would not be enough. But when my words ar…

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236. Day 13: Praying for Our Children to Obey from the Heart 8:16

1M ago8:16

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, our deepest desire is often to see our children grow into responsible, loving, and obedient individuals. We pray that God would help our children walk in his ways, calling them to obedience not out of duty, but out of a love for Jesus. When we call our children to obedience, we are inviting them to wal…

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Episode 224: Identity, Sexuality and Anxiety 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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Overwhelming and growing concerns around anxiety, identity, sexuality, and gender confusion are a few of the topics that we are venturing down today. Join us in this honest, real and thoughtful conversation as we seek to understand the current state of the Church (capital C) and the cultural needs of our times. Aaron has been the Worship Arts Pasto…

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A Prayer to Love in Deed and Truth 5:11

1M ago5:11

5:11

Having a loving heart usually involves doing what is hard. In Matthew 5:46, Jesus gives us a challenge: “if you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?” In what way is God asking you to do the …

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235. Day 10: Praying for our Children to Walk in Truth 4:08

1M ago4:08

4:08

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, our hearts are guided by Psalm 25:21 as we lift our children in prayer, seeking for them to walk in truth. Bethany’s prayer is simple yet profound—we ask that our children be rooted in truth. We pray for discernment, that they may distinguish truth and courage, to stand firmly in the truth, even when it's d…

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A Prayer for Knowing Your Value 5:32

1M ago5:32

5:32

We live in a world where people are longing to feel valued. The wild events of this year have made that clear. As humans, we want to know we matter. We want others to treat us in ways that communicate value. We want to feel worthy, loved, important. But people can never make us feel truly valued. That’s because they don’t know us the way God does. …

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234. Day 9: Praying for our Children to Walk in the Love 5:52

1M ago5:52

5:52

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we walk into Day 9 of our prayer journey, our focus turns to a fundamental aspect of our children's development—their character. Today, Bethany welcomes you to join her in prayer on seeking God's guidance and grace as we nurture virtues within our children that will shape their interactions and relationships. I…

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