COURAGEOUS PARENTING

There are several reasons most families lack a sense of productive teamwork within their families with a growing ability to do amazing things together. From the beginning, we have been cultivating a sense of teamwork in our family and share these important insights with you in this two-part series. It’s really cool to be able to get more done with more people helping, however, the bigger importanc...

Isaac and Angie are sharing their “list” of things they have done or are planning to do regarding being prepared to care for their family and potentially others in uncertain times. Join them for this second episode in a 2-part series where they share their personal stories while also sharing the scriptural reasoning behind WHY they have felt prompted to be more intentional about being self-suffici...

Isaac and Angie engage in a popular topic that has been requested by many of their listeners: “Prepping with a Biblical Mindset for Uncertain Times.” Many times this concept can be misinterpreted in Christian circles. Join the Tolpins in the first episode in this two-part series as they dig into the Word and look at the most important aspect of “prepping” which is being spiritually prepared and eq...

We have found a productive path forward with Brenda of “God is Grey”, tune in to get the details and know-how to support us moving forward.

Baby #9 is on its way and Angie shares her candid thoughts about her experience now and reflections on the past. Isaac also shares insights for men about supporting their wives during this important time. Did you know they don’t come from big families, nor did they originally plan to have this many children? Tune in to get a few of their inside perspectives from the last 20 years of having kids.

While it’s important to be relationship versus control-driven parents you don’t want to take it too far. You are the most important God-given authority in your kid’s lives. But it’s because of a strong relationship with your kids that you are able to hold them accountable, speak the truth they need to hear and lead them away from foolishness and towards righteousness.

While we want to be relationship-driven parents, there are challenges when we lean too far in either of these directions actually. Are you more control or relationship-driven in your parenting approach? How about your spouse? This two-part series will give you good insights to reflect on your own parenting to see where you land with insights on what to do about it.

It can be discouraging when you’re kids repeatedly have poor behavior despite your efforts to be a good parent. This episode will encourage you as none of us are perfect parents and our kids will never be perfect either. It’s in how we handle bad behavior that makes all the difference in their future character. But it’s more than that, it’s also in your willingness to admit when you are wrong too...

Ken Ham, CEO of Answers In Genesis & the Ark Encounter puts forth challenging questions that most parents can’t answer but need to be able to as they prepare their kids to stand strong in an uncertain world. There’s so much practical wisdom in this episode that will help you. Likely one of the most impactful episodes we’ve ever done.

In this episode, Isaac and Angie give practical tips on how to set yourself up for success when parenting young children and you feel overwhelmed. They cover both the aspects of what anxiety and overwhelm can be a reflection of from a physical perspective as well as a spiritual heart condition. If you or your children struggle with anxiety, stress, fear, worry, or feelings of overwhelm, this is a...

Too often Christians think that being passive about truth for the sake of keeping peace with someone is being a peacemaker. Discover not only why this is wrong and harmful, but also what it really means to be a peacemaker during this raw discussion with our special guest, Pastor Steve Crane. If you want your kids to be real peacemakers we’ve got to get this right ourselves. Also, hear why this pas...

Critical thinking is becoming a lost art so let’s make sure your kids help lead their generation in knowing how to navigate through the growing misinformation. This responsibility is on your shoulders, but the good news is, that you can do it! Get the other four points in this two-part series so you can make adjustments in your parenting starting today!

The Tolpins reveal their secrets when it comes to equipping kids with critical thinking skills to navigate well through the sea of misinformation coming at them in the media and the opinions of others. And if you think this is only for parents of older kids, you’re so wrong. This can and should start while they are young and continue forever. Parents have a massive influence in this all important...

The pursuit of comfort is the enemy of freedom. There will be times that our kids must be willing to put their comfort aside to resist conforming to the world. We see people everywhere putting their self-preservation ahead of standing up to tyranny. What do you want your kids to do? You get to equip them now to handle the situations years from now when you aren’t there with them. This episode will...

Vision is mandatory during uncertainty, and the current climate of our society certainly has a lot of uncertainty. This episode will stir up hope for this year, give you scriptures to use with your family, and practical insights towards creating vision. We must fuel our resiliency to be able to handle the changes and challenges ahead. Your family needs it from you right now!

Do you wonder how to stand for truth boldly, but do it well in love? 2020 has surely put a strain on relationships but why is that? This episode does a deep dive into these issues with the goal of helping you navigate these stormy waters well. We are to be the salt and light, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t bold in standing for the truth. We hope and pray that 2020 is building momentum amongst bel...

Have you always wondered what home church is and how to do it? The Tolpins break it down and give you direction on how to prepare for it and do it when and if the time comes that you are led to. They also further the important discussion on civil disobedience giving both modern-day and Biblical examples and breaking down the often-used scripture in Romans 13 about submitting to government authorit...

Are you ready to stand for truth and lead unapologetically? What if it involves civil disobedience? Tune into this episode as the Tolpin’s do a deep dive into when it’s okay to disobey your civil government from a biblical perspective. We aren’t to operate in fear, but we are to be prepared and understand when it’s important to stand strong, even if there are costs to doing so. Our kids are watchi...

Get practical tips on how to make your Christmas most importantly about Christ and teach your kids the gift of giving rather than getting. Isaac and Angie share their traditions and stories of things they have done with their kids to instill the giving spirit. You will also get date night questions they’ve used over the years to make sure they are constantly working at improving how they influence...

A lack of knowledge about treating sickness naturally and preventative health care for your family can create fear and insecurity. In uncertain times it’s becoming essential to be versed in these things; so, Isaac interviews Angie about what she does to do this effectively. They also cover their covid experience getting it as a family and what they did about the varying symptoms.

The cultural and political changes in 2020 and what’s coming ahead of us could have negative consequences on the future unless parents rise to the occasion and teach their children how to respond biblically. Last week we discussed masks, the lack of churches meeting, and the challenges in not having a strong community. This week we dive into the other five challenges: mindset on career paths, stan...

You must look at what’s happening today then think forward about what will be the likely impact of these current issues on your kids when they are adults. Isaac and Angie have done this and identified 8 issues that could hurt who your kids become. Tune into Part-one of this vital two-part series as they discuss masks, church, and community.

The world changed in 2020 which makes life-planning more important than ever. So what decisions do you need to be making right now that will have been required to handle four months from now? The Tolpin’s let you into their mindset as they encourage you to navigate a rapidly changing world. They cover what it looks like to operate in wisdom versus fear, how to be flexible along the way and what to...

If you don’t make wise decisions proactively, circumstances will further decide for you; often creating a lesser outcome than could have been. This is a vital episode for parents during these uncertain times as it’s even more important to do life-planning today. We answer the question of how to do so when things ahead of us appear to be so uncertain. Tune in to part one of this series and get prac...

Christians should talk more about religion and politics! Has the belief that you shouldn’t, impacted how much or how well you talk to your kids about these important topics? We dive into Christianity, current politics, and how to help your kids become strong independent thinkers by developing their conclusions about politics and contemporary world problems. We also give twenty reasons on why we ar...