Parenting with Purpose

In this episode, Connie and Christy discuss the importance of teaching children to respect authority figures like teachers, coaches, and leaders, starting with practical habits in the early years such as making eye contact, using appropriate titles, and listening with both eyes and ears. They emphasize that respect must be modeled by parents first and rooted in the understanding that all people ar...

In this episode, Connie and Christy share practical wisdom for navigating family transitions, whether it's sending a child to kindergarten, moving to a new city, or launching a senior to college, as they both prepare to send their oldest children off in the coming months. They discuss the importance of knowing yourself as a pre-griever or post-griever, staying emotionally steady for your kids...

In this episode, Connie and Christy discuss the importance of consistency in parenting, from discipline and bedtime routines to family devotionals and fun nights, and how being predictable and steady reflects God's unchanging nature to our children. They emphasize that consistency doesn't mean perfection, encouraging parents to simply reset when life gets off track rather than giving up en...

In this candid episode, Connie and Christy interview their teenagers—Jayden and Emily—who are both high school seniors about to graduate, giving honest perspectives on what it was like growing up in their homes. The teens share what they appreciated (family encouragement, supportive presence at events, open homes for friends) and what was challenging (unspoken comparison between siblings, differen...

In this special episode, Connie and Christy interview their teenage daughters—Emily (18) and Campbell (15)—who share insights from both sides of the babysitting experience. The girls discuss what made great babysitters when they were younger (someone who engaged with them, enforced rules, and kept promises) and offer practical advice now that they're the ones doing the babysitting, including t...

In this special episode, Laura interviews Sara Martin, a young widow and mother of three who lost her husband suddenly three and a half years ago. Sara shares her journey of raising teenagers alone, the importance of staying engaged in community even when it's uncomfortable, and how she's learned to ask for help while navigating grief alongside her children. She also discusses her new mini...

In this episode, Connie and Christy tackle the challenge of judging other parents when we don't know their full story, inspired by a conviction Connie experienced while driving. They discuss how easy it is to make assumptions based on limited information and encourage listeners to replace judgment with curiosity and compassion, recognizing that what we model in our own hearts gets transferred...

In this episode of Parenting with Purpose, Connie and Christy share practical ways to teach children financial stewardship from an early age, emphasizing the importance of giving, saving, and spending wisely. They discuss strategies like teaching tithing with young children, requiring teenagers to work and manage their own bank accounts, and setting travel budgets that help kids learn decision-mak...

In this episode of Parenting with Purpose, Connie and Christy explore how parents can help their children develop grit and confidence by allowing them to struggle through age-appropriate challenges rather than constantly rescuing them. They discuss practical ways to build capability in kids—from letting toddlers work at opening their own drink lids to teaching teenagers to manage their own academi...

In this episode we discuss enjoying what our kids enjoy!

In this podcast we discuss the altar of availability!

In this episode, Laura and Connie talk about unity!  The why, how and what of the matter!

This is a podcast where we talk about managing your home.

In this podcast, we revisit the practicals of praying over your kids!

Connie, Christy and Laura revisit the complex issues of technology in this world.

In this episode, we talk about helping our kids battle, fear, particularly when it comes to bedtime.

We are back!!! As the new semester starts, in this podcast we talk about 5 big rocks that we put into our family routine.

In this podcast, we talk about how important it is to tend to your soul through the hurry of summer.

In this episode, we talk about preparing for a high school graduate.

In this episode,  we share lies we cyclically believed as we raised our kids!  “Same enemy, same lies”.

In this episode the gals talk about the power and blessing of raising kids in community both for the kids and the parent!

In this episode we discuss the topic about of how to train your kids to abide in Jesus!

In this episode, I interview Christen Nine on how to create “home” wherever you are.

In this episode, Christy and Laura talk about how to handle disappointment in your kids and guide them into a healthy mindset.

In this podcast, Connie and Christy share about the challenges we are consistently facing with our kids and how to discern which “battles” you address and which ones you let slide.