Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

Does your child’s lying leave you wondering what’s really going on in their heart? Are you looking for practical, biblical ways to respond that encourage honesty and teach your child the importance of truth? Are you sometimes unsure whether your child is actually lying—or how to respond when you don’t know for certain? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss what causes children to lie a...

Are you barely able to keep your head above water because the family schedule is packed full of events day in and day out? Does it seem like you’re running a race trying to be present for everything, but you’re not really fully present for anything? Would you like practical tools you can use to help disciple your kids in the everyday moments? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special g...

Is your child struggling with whining, even though you’ve tried everything you know to help? Then this episode is not for you—it’s for your kids! Gather them around as Ginger reads Sam and the Sticky Situation, a story that will help them understand what’s really behind whining and learn a better way to respond.   *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcas...

Does the sound of your child whining get under your skin? Are you sometimes tempted to give in and give them what they want, just to make it stop? Would you like practical, biblical ways to get to the heart of whining and teach your child to communicate with self-control? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can address whining while pointing children toward the transforma...

Is your baby or toddler waking so often that you feel exhausted before the day even gets started? Are you worried that setting healthy sleep boundaries could be selfish or harmful to your little one? Are you desperate to break the exhausting cycle and establish healthy sleep habits that benefit you, your child, and the whole family? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Alexa...

Do you ever wish you could sit down with trusted parenting experts and ask each one for their very best advice? Would you like to hear four quick, practical tips that could make a meaningful and lasting difference in your family? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with Sam Sorbo, Rhonda Stoppe, Lee Ann Mancini, and Laine Lawson, as they share their most valuable tips for the parenting journe...

Do your kids seem to know everything and aren't afraid to let everyone else know it? Are you seeing a pattern of pride or self-righteousness in your child’s attitude, and you’re at a loss for how to address it? Would you like practical advice for helping your children develop a humble, teachable heart? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can encourage our children to “put of...

Do you want to help your children and grandchildren build a faith that lasts for generations? Is it sometimes tricky to know how parents and grandparents can work together without stepping on each other’s toes? Would you like to better understand the powerful role grandparents can play in shaping a child’s heart for the Lord? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Lori Wildenb...

Do you ever feel discouraged because you’re trying to be faithful in your parenting, but you’re not seeing the change you hoped to see? Are you weary of correcting the same behaviors, addressing the same heart issues, and wondering if anything you’re doing is making a difference? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss three spiritual disciplines that can help us turn our hearts back to...

Are you physically exhausted from the daily demands of parenting and wondering how you’re supposed to keep pouring out when you feel completely empty? Do you long for time to rest your body, quiet your mind, and refresh your soul, but find it difficult in a season filled with crying babies, constant needs, interrupted sleep, and never-ending responsibilities? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as t...

Are all the conflicting opinions about how to train and discipline your children leaving you feeling unsure and overwhelmed?  Do you want the confidence of knowing that the Bible, not the world, is shaping your day-to-day parenting decisions, and how to balance correcting behavior while still shepherding your child’s heart toward Christ? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest...

Do you ever fear that you’re failing your children and failing God? Are you carrying guilt over your parenting mistakes, your child’s struggles, or all the ways you feel like you’re falling short? Are you struggling to know the difference between the loving conviction of the Holy Spirit and the heavy condemnation that leaves you feeling defeated? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss h...

Does your child refuse to obey when you’re not around? Do your children argue, disrespect, or push boundaries when someone else is in charge? Are you unsure how to teach them to honor and obey grandparents without making Grandma feel like she has to tattle or discipline in your place? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of being unified and presenting a clear and consi...

Does it feel like culture is constantly contradicting the biblical truths you’re trying to teach your children? Are you struggling to compete with screens, social media, and entertainment for your child’s attention—and ultimately, their heart? Would you like to build the kind of relationship where your child wants to listen, learn, and receive wisdom from you? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, al...

Do you ever find yourself standing outside your baby’s nursery door, feeling heavy-hearted and torn, wondering if that cry means, “I need help,” or “I just don’t want to settle down?” Would you like to respond to your baby’s crying with tenderness and wisdom—without ignoring real needs or being ruled by every cry? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how we can seek the Lord for disce...

Does your child seem to “forget” on a regular basis—even after you’ve clearly given instructions? Do you ever find yourself wondering if it’s truly forgetfulness… or something more is going on in their heart? Are you unsure about whether or not “time-out” is really an effective consequence? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can use time-outs and ways to address “forgetfuln...

Are you trying to raise your children to love the Lord while your husband doesn’t share your faith? Do you feel the weight of carrying the spiritual responsibility on your own? Are you feeling discouraged or alone as you seek to lead your children in the ways of the Lord? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they offer biblical encouragement and practical guidance for parenting with an unbelieving...

Would you love to hear the most important lessons Bob Lepine has learned through years of marriage and parenting experience and decades of co-hosting FamilyLife Today? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Bob Lepine, as they discuss why marriage and family are on the heart of God and are central to God’s plan for humanity. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to http...

Do your children obey when you give instructions, or only after you warn them about the consequences? Do you see a difference between warning and threatening?  Would you like to know how to guide your children toward obeying out of love for God rather than a fear of punishment? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of consistent, calm, and biblical discipline. *** For sh...

Are you kids getting to the age where you know you need to have “the talk,” but you just aren’t sure where to start? Do you worry that you’ll rob your children of their innocence and over-expose them if you talk to them about sex? Does it feel like you’ve already missed the boat with these conversations, and now you’re looking for ways to approach this very important topic? Join Ginger Hubbard and...

Does your child talk non-stop and rarely come up for air? Is sleeping the only time your child ceases to talk—and sometimes not even then? Do you want your child to know that what they say matters, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by just how much they have to say? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to get to the heart of the issue and some practical ways we can encourage our ta...

Do you struggle to find meaningful rest in the middle of your daily responsibilities as a parent? Does the weight of motherhood and all of its expectations make you feel guilty when you actually get to stop and slow down? Would you like to create simple rhythms of rest in your home that refresh both you and your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody along with special guest Whitney Newby, as...

Do you ever feel unsure how to teach your children modesty in a culture that seems to either ignore it or distort it? Would you like to guide your children toward a biblical understanding of modesty without creating shame, fear, or confusion about their bodies—or falling into legalism? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, as they discuss the importance...

Do you sometimes struggle to know when to stand firm as a parent and when to give your teenager the freedom to make their own decisions? Would you like to learn how to guide and influence your teenager in ways that reach their heart instead of just laying down rules? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of making sure you’re fighting on the right battlefield and how to...

Are you struggling in your relationship with your teenager, especially when they push back on your authority?  Would you like a clear, biblical framework for responding to rebellion—one that points your child toward God’s wisdom instead of pushing them further away? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can be proactive in preventing teenage rebellion and practical help tha...