Fierce Parenting

Today’s episode of Fierce Parenting delivers powerful, practical encouragement for busy parents: real connection with your kids doesn’t need grand gestures. Turn everyday errands into memory-making moments and step into whatever your child already loves—comics, hunting, puzzles, or politics—because you love them. Simple, authentic time builds trust and opens hearts for deeper conversations. Start...

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new children’s book series! Each story is built on the unshakable truths of God’s Word, designed to plant seeds of faith in the hearts of little ones. The world is full of confusion, but apart from God there is no truth. So how do we help our children grasp the big truths of God in ways their young hearts can understand? Join us as we share the heart behind ea...

Abby Halberstadt (M is for Mama) joins us to talk about her new book, "You Bet Your Stretch Marks." We discuss Christian motherhood, building a family legacy, Titus 2 wisdom, and why parenting is always worth it, even when it’s hard. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supporte...

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are starting to see the sun peak out and remind us that summer is not too far around the corner! What does it look like for your family to spend time outdoors and do your rhythms for getting outside have any sort of spiritual implications? Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com Thi...

Many parents who want to teach the Bible to their kids struggle with where to start. In this episode Ryan and Selena discuss ways to tackle Scripture, including using the oft-forgotten tool of catechesis. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit...

What is the role of the church in your child's life? We would argue that the church is essential to childhood, but shouldn't be something that we only participate in on Sunday mornings. We want our kids to live a Christ-centered life. Tune in to hear more! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is ent...

Today we're talking about three formative categories that really make up our kid's childhood. Join us as we reminisce on our own childhoods as well as reflect on our kid's current childhood. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fierce...

Above all, we want our kids to know and love the Lord. While that is our priority, we also care about their emotional well-being and pray that they are able to find joy in their lives. What does it mean to maximize their joy and keep their eyes on Christ? Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is enti...

So you think you know the feeling of exhaustion before you have kids... and then after you have kids it's like you've unlocked a whole new level. The good news is the Lord meets us in those moments and uses these seasons for sanctification! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener s...

There are some teens that have a natural light and whimsy to their presence that is so enjoyable to be around. Now our question is why? And how can we cultivate that light in childhood and help them maintain that through their teen years? Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener sup...

Turns out, there are unique roles that only a mother and only a father can play. Listen in to hear more! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner  Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube c...

One of our favorite things about being parents is reliving moments through our kid's eyes. One thing that's been on our minds, is how can we steward their wonder well and ultimately point them to our Creator? Listen in to hear more! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported...

Turns out, there are ways to encourage your kids that are very beneficial, and there are ways that may be destructive... Listen in to find out what we mean! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner  Good news! Y...

You've heard this saying before, but do you always believe it? We hope to give you some tangible ways to enjoy your kids unto the glory of God! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner  Good news! You can now fi...

This week we're looking at depressive symptoms in 8th, 10th, and 12th graders and why they feel this way. We hope to share some hope in light of these dark statistics. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner  G...

Should parents ever raise their voices in the home? Aren't we called to be patient and calm? In this episode, Ryan and Selena discuss the distinctions between yelling, anger, and sin, and how those distinctions might change how we view yelling in the home. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is ent...

This isn't always our favorite thing to talk about, but hopefully, you can learn from our mistakes! We hope you are encouraged and feel empowered to disciple your kids well and raise them to know the Lord! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit...

Last week we went over how to discuss what Godly dating should look like for young ladies. This week, we have something to say for the young men. We pray it blesses you and your sons! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriag...

It's so important to have these kinds of conversations, but how do we go about navigating this tricky area of parenting? Join us as we discuss how to talk to teenage daughters about what biblical dating should look like. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner...

AI is all the rage these days, but along with the novelty of this technology come many concerns and unknowns. Today we're talking about how we should disciple our kids in this new day and age. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fier...

Today we're talking about the strengths of fathers and mothers, how they complement each other and in turn, help their children grow. God uniquely addresses fathers and mothers, so we want to press into that and live out his good design. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supp...

The irony of defining post-modernism is that one of its core outcomes is the lack of definition itself. How do we disciple our children in a world that ignores not only truth in this world but THE truth? We hope to encourage parents to disciple their kids well, who go on to disciple their kids well, and so on and so forth for the glory of God. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To lea...

Being a first-time parent comes with so much joy and excitement, but there are also some hard things to figure out! Join us as we discuss how to prepare spiritually, physically, and emotionally for this new little blessing. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To part...

How do we disciple in light of what atomization is? And, what spheres of life might we train our children to value community instead of individualism? Listen in to hear more! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/par...

This episode is all about individualism and the effects it has on our society. The anecdote to this is simple... teaching our kids what it looks like to live in true Christian community. Enjoy! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fie...