Foundation Worldview Podcast

Disney's live-action Moana is in theaters, and it offers Christian families more than a decision about ticket prices. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the 2026 film and walks parents through four biblically grounded questions to discuss with their children: how God as Creator differs from Te Fiti, what Scripture says about a human's relationship to the ocean, what our true ide...

Is Montessori a good fit for a Christian family? If you're weighing a Montessori school against a Christian one, this episode gives you a careful, fair place to start. Elizabeth Urbanowicz evaluates pure Montessori philosophy point by point, using the American Montessori Society's own description, and holds each part up to Scripture. You'll hear where Montessori genuinely reflects how...

How do you teach kids to honor authority while also recognizing when an adult is asking them to do something wrong? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz takes the question to Scripture. She walks through what the Bible says about submitting to parents, government, husbands, and the church, then turns to two examples of righteous disobedience, the Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh (Exodus 1) and...

Should you take your kids to Toy Story 5, and what should you talk about afterward? In this biblical worldview movie review, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through Pixar's "toy meets tech" story, where 8-year-old Bonnie gets a tablet and slowly drifts from imaginative play, real friendship, and even the people right in front of her. It's a fun film with surprising depth, and it opens...

At what age is a child ready to participate in the Lord's Supper? And what questions should parents even be asking to find out? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz works through four biblical questions that can help you think through this as a family. Should a child be baptized first? Does the age matter? If so, why? And how can parents include younger children in the rhythm of communion eve...

You and your daughter hear a pro-choice argument that catches you off guard: if a building were on fire and you could only save the newborns in the nursery or the frozen embryos in the freezer, everyone would save the newborns, so embryos must not be as valuable. How do you respond? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz uses that exact argument to teach a simple, repeatable way to evaluate any obj...

When a nine-year-old asks whether his agnostic dad is going to hell, how do you answer honestly without making him afraid of God? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a Scripture-anchored way to respond: starting with what the Bible says rather than your own opinion, and giving children the fuller picture of who needs rescue, what God has done in Christ, and how deeply God d...

Your nine-year-old says another girl on her soccer team is pretty, and now she's worried she might be gay. How do you respond? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz works through a real parent's question and gives Christian families three biblical truths to teach their kids: We are all drawn to beauty by design, because God Himself is the source of all beauty. It is natural to be drawn to...

Are popular Christian worship songs actually biblical? On this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz tackles a question we receive often from parents: how do we teach our kids to think critically about Christian music without raising a generation of cynics? Elizabeth begins with an important caveat about pursuing discernment with humility rather than pride, then walks t...

How do you teach a young child that sex is private and special without making them feel ashamed of it, and without accidentally training them to keep secrets from you, which is the exact tactic abusers count on? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through a simple framework Christian parents can use with kids as young as four: the difference between good secrets (protecting something valua...

How do you help your kids see Jesus in every Old Testament story? Most children hear the Bible as a stack of disconnected accounts — Noah's ark over here, David and Goliath over there, Jesus somewhere in the New Testament. But the Bible is one cohesive story, and every chapter of the Old Testament is pointing toward Christ. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through a simple framework...

Thinking of taking your kids to see the new Animal Farm movie? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks Christian parents through the film's plot, positive and negative elements, and four biblical worldview questions to discuss with your kids before or after watching. Resource mention: Helping Your Child Understand That Love Is a Choice, Not Just a Feeling

What do Seventh-Day Adventists actually believe, and how do those beliefs line up with historic Christianity? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through what Seventh-Day Adventists teach, where those teachings align with the Christian faith, and where they depart from it. She begins with a simple three-step method any parent can use to research a belief system different from their own — a...

How do you raise an obedient Christian child without accidentally training them to be a people pleaser or to just fear consequences? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a listener's question about teaching kids healthy obedience that flows from a love for God — not a fear of man. In this episode you'll learn: Why lowering behavioral expectations is NOT the biblical answer (and wh...

How do we help our kids talk about their faith with confidence? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks three practical ways to equip children to articulate what they believe and answer questions about Christianity. She explains why kids need to be grounded in biblical truth, see faith modeled in everyday life, and be coached through spiritual conversations with others.

How do you explain death by suicide to elementary-aged kids without creating unnecessary fear? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through how to talk about suicide in a way that is truthful, age appropriate, and grounded in the hope of the gospel. She also shares a framework for helping children process the suicide of a family member or loved one with honesty, compassion, and biblical cla...

Should Christian parents take their kids to see the Super Mario Galaxy movie? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the film for families, highlights positive and negative elements, and shares three worldview-based questions parents can use to help their children think biblically about what they watched.

What does the Bible say about competition and competitiveness in children? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how sports, games, and competition can be good gifts from God—and how those gifts can quickly be twisted by pride, envy, and selfish ambition. She also shares practical guidance for helping children compete in healthy, God-honoring ways, especially when one child is less skille...

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast , Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the new Pixar film Hoppers . While the movie contains engaging storytelling, beautiful animation, and themes about relationships and caring for nature, it also presents a worldview that treats humans as just another animal in the ecosystem. So how can Christian parents help their kids think biblically about the idea...

What should you do when your child believes God isn’t listening to their prayers? Many children struggle when they pray for something—like bad dreams to stop—and the answer doesn’t come the way they hoped. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical approach to helping kids understand unanswered prayer. You’ll learn how to teach children what prayer really is, what Scrip...

When your child is deeply grieved by their sin, it can be both beautiful and overwhelming. How do we speak truth about sin without crushing their spirit? In this episode, Elizabeth walks through the biblical “arc” of our identity—created in God’s image, fallen in sin, redeemed by Christ, justified through faith, and sanctified by the Spirit. Learn how to help your child understand who they truly a...

A simple phrase. A viral trend. A lot of confusion. When your child starts repeating a cultural catchphrase like “six seven,” how should you respond—especially if its origins are unclear or potentially problematic? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical framework for evaluating cultural phenomena. You’ll learn how to avoid the “genetic fallacy,” ask wise questions,...

How do we explain the doctrine of election to children—especially when it causes fear? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through how to biblically and carefully explain election to kids who may feel anxious after hearing that “not all will be saved, but only those whom God elects.” What if your child wonders, What if I’m not elect? Elizabeth unpacks: Where the word “election” appears in...

What should you do when your child says she doesn’t love anyone but you, and doesn’t want to lie by saying it? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz helps parents guide young children to understand that love isn’t just a feeling, but a choice rooted in Scripture. You’ll learn how to respond wisely, avoid forcing empty words, and begin teaching a biblical understanding of love that will grow with y...

What do you say when your child is hurting over something that can’t be changed? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast , Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a heartfelt question from a parent whose six-year-old daughter feels lonely as an only child. While Scripture like Isaiah 41:10 offers comfort, this episode explores a more robust, biblical framework for walking children through sufferi...