The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids
Steph Thurling
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Steph Thurling
▶ WebplayerAs believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips and spiritual guidance for your parenting journey.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 32:07
In this episode, therapist and author Sissy Goff joins Steph to talk about what kids really need when they're experiencing loss and how their grief can look very different from…
Sep 22, 2026 · 59:02
What will heaven actually be like, and how do we talk to our kids about it? In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from the Faith & Clarity podcast with Dr. Mark Turman and…
Sep 15, 2026 · 29:05
As we wrap up our discipleship series, we're talking about one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of raising children who continue following Jesus into adulthood:…
Sep 8, 2026 · 37:16
What if one of the simplest ways to disciple your children was as easy as pressing play? In this episode of our discipleship series, we're looking at another practice that…
Sep 1, 2026 · 36:35
What if one of the most important things you can do for your child’s faith is help them become part of the church, not just attend it? In this episode of our discipleship series,…
Aug 25, 2026 · 33:56
In this episode, Steph continues the discipleship series by exploring one of the strongest predictors of lasting faith: regular prayer. We know prayer is important, but many…
Aug 18, 2026 · 29:42
The Bible can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to read it with your kids. Where do you start? How do you help them understand it? And how do you make it something…
Aug 11, 2026 · 37:31
Every Christian parent wants to raise kids with a lasting faith, but with so much parenting advice available, it's easy to wonder where to focus your time and energy. In this…
Aug 4, 2026 · 40:51
The college years can be one of the most defining seasons in a young person's faith. So how can parents prepare their kids to stand firm long before they leave home? In this…
Jul 28, 2026 · 27:58
Have you ever received an answer to prayer only to discover it was much harder than you expected? In this episode, author Melissa Miller talks about "change fatigue," the…
Jul 21, 2026 · 27:48
Artificial intelligence is changing the way our families learn, work, communicate, and even seek advice. For many parents, it feels like this technology appeared overnight,…
Jul 14, 2026 · 28:31
Teaching our kids Bible stories is important, but discipleship doesn't stop there. We also want our children to recognize God's guidance in their own stories, bring him into…
Jul 7, 2026 · 29:23
Today we are joined by Scarlet Hiltibidal, who is the new host of Pardon the Mess. Scarlet is a wife, mom of four, author, speaker, and follower of Jesus who is passionate about…
Jun 30, 2026 · 26:25
Many Christian parents want to talk to their kids about sex and sexuality in healthy, biblical ways, but feel unsure where to begin. In today’s episode, Kelly Edmiston talks…
Jun 23, 2026 · 30:48
If you’ve ever felt weighed down by guilt after a hard parenting moment, this conversation will encourage your heart. In this episode, Abbey Wedgeworth talks about the fear many…
Jun 16, 2026 · 26:25
In today’s episode, Christie Thomas is back to talk about the quiet strength of gentleness and why it matters so deeply in our homes. Christie shares how gentleness is not…
Jun 9, 2026 · 26:55
Motherhood is beautiful, meaningful, and holy work, but it can also leave moms completely exhausted. Somewhere between raising kids, managing schedules, carrying the mental load,…
Jun 2, 2026 · 32:39
In this episode Michael and Angela DeAquino discuss the importance of pre-parental counseling, building a shared family vision, navigating disagreements in marriage, and…
May 26, 2026 · 29:55
In this episode, Brad and Heidi Mitchell share wisdom from over 40 years of marriage and ministry on what it looks like to build a marriage rooted in prayer. We talk about why…
May 19, 2026 · 30:44
In this episode, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman share honestly about what 40 years of marriage has looked like through parenting, grief, counseling, career changes,…
May 12, 2026 · 27:27
In this episode, Doug McKelvey shares how prayer and liturgy can become powerful tools for discipling kids through all of life’s stages, but specifically the transition to…
May 5, 2026 · 36:18
In this episode, I sit down with my two closest friends, Kelly Karpe and Kate Hann, for an honest conversation about how our parenting has changed over time. We talk about the…
Apr 28, 2026 · 26:02
What do you do with yourself as your kids get older and your roles and rhythms begin to change? Parenting our kids while managing the shifting seasons of motherhood can feel…
Apr 21, 2026 · 33:51
Raising kids who are confident, resilient, and grounded in their faith is a deep desire for most parents, but in today’s world, it can feel like we’re constantly pulled between…
Apr 14, 2026 · 37:35
As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. In a culture that often…
Apr 7, 2026 · 33:19
As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. Raising emotionally healthy…
Mar 31, 2026 · 39:30
As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. Discipling our kids to know,…
Mar 24, 2026 · 35:02
As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. Many parents feel the…
Mar 17, 2026 · 37:38
As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. Raising kids in the Christian…
Mar 10, 2026 · 30:29
As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. One of our most important…
Mar 3, 2026 · 33:10
Hey friends, What if discipling your kids didn’t feel heavy… but actually felt joyful again? I don’t know about you, but sometimes the pressure to “do it right” as a Christian…
Feb 24, 2026 · 32:07
Have you ever felt busy all day long but still wondered if any of it really mattered? This week’s episode is a little different and so special. I’m sharing a conversation from…
Feb 17, 2026 · 29:50
Hey friends, Have you ever felt like you’re trying to pass on faith to your kids while quietly wrestling with your own? If so, this episode is for you. This week I’m joined by…
Feb 10, 2026 · 12:52
Hi friends, This week’s episode is a little different and really special. It's just me, Steph, reflecting on the past three years of hosting the Christian Parenting Podcast . As…
Feb 3, 2026 · 29:20
Hey friends, Let’s be honest, talking about money with our kids can feel a little awkward. Whether it’s figuring out allowance, answering “Why can’t we just buy that?” at Target,…
Jan 27, 2026 · 28:36
Hey friends, I am so glad you’re here today because this episode is such a gift. I had the absolute honor of welcoming back Pastor Max Lucado to the podcast, and his gentle…
Jan 20, 2026 · 31:08
Hey friends, Let’s be honest, studying the Bible as a busy parent can feel overwhelming. We want to be in the Word, but sometimes we just don’t know where to start. Today’s…
Jan 13, 2026 · 33:42
Hey friends, You know those conversations that feel like sunshine and strong coffee at the same time? That’s what today’s episode is. I’m sitting down with the one and only…
Jan 6, 2026 · 27:50
Hey friends, You know those conversations you know are important, but they still feel a little intimidating to start? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today. In this…
Dec 30, 2025 · 35:33
Hey friends, If you’ve ever looked at the world and thought, “This is too much, I don’t even know where to start,” you are not alone. Culture is moving at warp speed, and as…
Dec 23, 2025 · 9:59
Hey Friends! I’ve never done a solo episode before, but Christmas felt like the right time to try. In the middle of a season that can feel loud, full, emotional, and a little…
Dec 16, 2025 · 33:59
Let’s talk about Christmas. Not just the cozy traditions or the sparkling lights, but the actual story of what happened in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. This week on the…
Dec 9, 2025 · 29:01
The lights are twinkling, the carols are playing, and everything should feel magical... but sometimes, it just doesn’t. Whether your kids are navigating big feelings of…
Dec 2, 2025 · 30:45
Let’s be honest, parenting can feel incredibly isolating at times. Whether you're in a full house or navigating solo moments between the chaos, it’s easy to feel like no one…
Nov 25, 2025 · 29:01
Hey friend, We all know the ache of unanswered prayer, the kind that keeps us up at 2 a.m., whispering desperate prayers into the dark. This week on the podcast, I sat down with…
Nov 18, 2025 · 27:55
This week’s conversation is tender, powerful, and one that so many carry quietly: the journey of waiting for a child. I’m joined by Alice Matagora and she shares her story of…
Nov 11, 2025 · 26:11
Have you ever felt pulled between being deeply grateful and totally overwhelmed? You’re not alone, and today’s conversation will meet you right in that tension. I’m joined by…
Nov 4, 2025 · 31:17
If your mornings feel more like survival mode than sacred space, this week’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Tara Beth Leach, she's pastor, author, and mom, and we’re talking…
Oct 28, 2025 · 38:14
Hey friends, Have you ever packed an Operation Christmas Child shoebox and wondered where it might end up? Or what kind of impact something so small could really make? This week…
Oct 21, 2025 · 31:28
This week’s episode is one you’re going to want to listen to with your kids! I’m talking with Jimmy Darts, yes, that Jimmy Darts from social media, whose videos of undercover…
Oct 14, 2025 · 33:48
This week’s conversation is such a refreshing encouragement for every stage of motherhood. I’m joined by author, speaker, and seasoned mom Vicki Courtney, and she brings so much…
Oct 7, 2025 · 35:57
This week’s episode of the Christian Parenting Podcast is such a life-giving conversation, one that will fill your heart and equip you with fresh encouragement for the days…
Sep 30, 2025 · 30:24
In this week’s episode Brendt Blanks shares how so many of us, especially moms, wrestle with thoughts that aren’t true. And if we’re not careful, those thoughts become beliefs.…
Sep 23, 2025 · 30:09
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to help your kids navigate their big feelings, or if you’re still figuring out your own emotional landscape, this episode is for you. I’m…
Sep 16, 2025 · 31:36
This episode is for every parent who has ever felt helpless watching their child go through something hard. You know that ache, that deep desire to step in and fix it all?…
Sep 9, 2025 · 38:00
Welcome back to the Christian Parenting Podcast! I hope you’re ready for a really fun, really doable conversation that might just spark your next memory-making moment. This week,…
Sep 8, 2025 · 13:32
Hey friends, today we’ve got something special for you: a bonus episode straight from the Pardon the Mess podcast! Every Monday, host Courtney DeFeo shares a short prayer to help…
Sep 2, 2025 · 34:09
This week’s episode is one that speaks straight to the heart especially for those of us raising kids in a digital world. I’m joined by joy-filled Emma Mae McDaniel, a speaker and…
Aug 26, 2025 · 32:08
In a world that constantly pushes us to hustle harder and do more, this week’s conversation is a breath of fresh air. I sat down with the wise and grace-filled Kari Kampakis, and…
Aug 19, 2025 · 30:54
Hey Friends, What does it really mean to build a strong family? Not a perfect one, but one grounded in love, grace, and connection? That’s exactly what we’re digging into this…
Aug 12, 2025 · 35:40
Have you ever wondered how to talk to your kids about justice in a way that’s rooted in Scripture and lived out with compassion? This week’s conversation is one that will both…
Aug 5, 2025 · 34:36
Have you ever felt like your kids are too bored … or maybe like you’re the only one swimming upstream when it comes to slowing down family life? This episode will feel like a…
Jul 29, 2025 · 36:33
If you’re navigating the world of youth sports with your kids, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith, two seasoned sports dads with decades of…
Jul 22, 2025 · 34:46
Have you ever felt like you were faking it in life or parenting? Like God may have something more for you, but you're unsure if you’re ready or even worthy? You are so not alone.…
Jul 15, 2025 · 36:02
Have you or your kids ever wrestled with hard questions about faith? If so, you're not alone and you’re definitely in the right place today. This week, I’m talking with Nicholas…
Jul 8, 2025 · 27:11
What do we do when God’s calling for our child’s life looks nothing like we expected? This week’s episode is such a gift. I’m joined by Katie Davis Majors, a mom, missionary, and…
Jul 1, 2025 · 33:04
We’ve reached the final week of our school choice series, and I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation. Today, I’m chatting with my friend, Brittaney Devane about what it…
Jun 24, 2025 · 40:31
We’re continuing our school choice series, and today’s episode is such a thoughtful one. I’m joined by Ashley Grutzmacher—a public school teacher, mom, and passionate advocate…
Jun 17, 2025 · 39:16
We’re continuing our special series on school choices today, and I’m so excited to share this conversation with Leigh Nguyen, a mom who never planned to homeschool but followed…
Jun 10, 2025 · 38:20
We’re continuing our special series all about school options, and today we’re diving into private Christian education. This is a conversation that I think will really help if…
Jun 3, 2025 · 28:13
We’re kicking off a brand-new series all about school choices because let’s be honest, it’s something many of us didn’t realize would be such a big parenting decision. Over the…
May 27, 2025 · 32:26
This week we’re diving into something every family longs for...Joy. I’m joined by Tauren Wells, and we’re talking about how to create a home filled with lasting joy, not just…
May 20, 2025 · 42:27
Today’s conversation is so timely and practical. I’m joined by Clare Morell, author of the upcoming book The Tech Exit , and we’re talking all about how digital technology is…
May 13, 2025 · 34:11
Hello Friends, This week’s episode is incredibly special to me. I’m joined by Lee Strobel , whose book The Case for Christ played a huge role in reigniting my faith back in…
May 6, 2025 · 31:03
I’m so excited about this week’s episode because I’m joined by two of my favorite guests Sissy Goff and David Thomas from the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! They’re sharing…
Apr 29, 2025 · 31:27
This week’s episode is special because I’m sitting down with my friend and pastor, Brian Suter. Brian and his wife Courtney, planted Branch Church here in Minnesota about four…
Apr 22, 2025 · 40:03
Today’s episode is such a fascinating and encouraging conversation. I’m joined by Justin Brierley, journalist, author, and Christian apologist—and we’re diving into how we as…
Apr 15, 2025 · 28:08
Today’s episode is powerful, tender, and full of hope. I’m joined by Lori Apon, a widow, a single mom of eight, and now a grandmother to twenty! Lori shares her deeply personal…
Apr 8, 2025 · 34:14
Today I’m joined by Kyle Worley, and we’re breaking down what it actually means to have union with Christ and anchor our children’s identity in God in the middle of a world full…
Apr 1, 2025 · 38:57
Hello Friends, Today’s episode was such a gift. I’m joined by Willa Kane and Sally Breedlove. Their journey—from personal tragedy to launching a global prayer movement—left me…
Mar 25, 2025 · 37:59
Hey there! This week’s conversation is one that got me thinking ahead—way ahead. While my oldest is still in middle school, college feels like it’s going to be here before I know…
Mar 18, 2025 · 36:28
Time management can feel overwhelming—especially for moms! That’s why I’m so excited to have Kendra Adachi, also known as The Lazy Genius , on the podcast today. We’re talking…
Mar 11, 2025 · 38:15
Today’s episode is such a fun one! I’m talking with Danny Loeffelholz all about summer camp and how it helps build resilience, independence, and faith in our kids. We dive into…
Mar 4, 2025 · 30:23
Friendship plays such a huge role in both our lives and the lives of our kids, and today’s episode is all about fostering healthy, meaningful relationships. I’m joined by Grace…
Feb 25, 2025 · 30:02
This week, I’m joined by Trillia Newbell for a meaningful conversation on the importance of community, celebrating differences, and how intentional family time can shape our…
Feb 18, 2025 · 34:58
This week’s conversation is a deeply meaningful one. I’m sitting down with Annie Downs to talk about grief, faith, and supporting others during hard times. Annie and her sister…
Feb 11, 2025 · 25:37
This week’s episode is extra special because we are celebrating two years of the Christian Parenting Podcast ! I can’t believe it! And to make it even more special, my very first…
Feb 4, 2025 · 36:33
This week’s episode is one that every parent can relate to. I’m joined by Monica Swanson to talk about a struggle many of us face—raising kids who aren’t entitled in a world that…
Jan 28, 2025 · 32:17
This week, I’m joined by Melanie Shankle to talk about her book, Here Be Dragons . Our conversation dives deep into important topics like generational trauma, relationships, and…
Jan 21, 2025 · 50:48
This week’s episode is extra special as I’m joined by two of my favorite people, Alicia and Kirsta Graf. They are a mother-daughter duo who inspire me deeply. Alicia shares her…
Jan 14, 2025 · 34:09
This week’s episode is extra special as I’m joined by my husband, Trevor, to share how family meetings have transformed our parenting and family life. From improving…
Jan 7, 2025 · 41:55
This week’s episode is packed with insights and practical advice for navigating the complexities of parenting during the middle school years. I’m joined by Courtney DeFeo, and…
Dec 31, 2024 · 43:08
This week’s episode is a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler. Together, we discuss the journey of their ministry, the complexities of…
Dec 24, 2024 · 38:55
I am beyond excited about this week’s episode because I’m joined by two of my absolute favorites in the Christian parenting space—Lydia Rex and Lynne Jackson from Connected…
Dec 17, 2024 · 34:58
I’m so excited about today’s episode because I’m joined by Lydia Rex, a certified parent coach from the ministry Connected Families. This ministry is near and dear to my heart,…
Dec 10, 2024 · 31:55
We are in the midst of a busy season for parents, which is exactly why this week’s episode is an important one to listen to! I am joined by Laura L. Smith and we are talking…
Dec 3, 2024 · 45:18
Today’s episode is one you’ll want to listen to more than once—or grab a notebook and take some notes! I’m joined by Amanda and David Erickson from Flourishing Homes & Families.…
Nov 26, 2024 · 39:39
Happy Thanksgiving week! We are so thankful for you, our listeners, and the time we spend growing in faith together. This podcast is a special place for us to be real, learn, and…
Nov 19, 2024 · 45:03
I am thrilled to share today's episode with you! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cleere Cherry Reaves, our conversation was rich with insights and heartfelt moments, and…
Nov 12, 2024 · 29:11
I am absolutely thrilled about today's episode! We have the honor of welcoming Sally Clarkson to the show—a voice that has profoundly influenced Christian parenting for many…
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