The Girl Next Door Podcast

Not only is instagram's pronoun feature a new option but we are being told we SHOULD use it in order to be welcoming and inclusive. But is this gender neutral language really about inclusivity or is there another agenda at play?

Tantrums are a normal part of child development, but how to deal with them is widely debated! Through years of experience, Renee helps us navigate them simply and effectively. Our kids are counting on it!

Transgender women competing in women's sport is an excellent example of how equity is NOT the utopia we hoped for. Today Renee explains how levelling up the playing field for one group, is disadvantaging another. But why are we too afraid to speak up?

Each new season in our child's life means a different parenting phase for us. Learn about the 4 parenting phases, what ages each one belongs to and why it's crucial for raising great kids, to stay in the right one!

Whatever you think you know about equality and equity, today that will be challenged! Does the bible support modern conversation around equity, the idea that not only should we all start at the same place but end up in the same place? And if this was achieved, what would it really mean?

In the final part on parenting inside the funnel, we consider the importance in the way we let our child talk to us and other adults. Verbal coaching and boundaries is directly related to their behaviour. It's time to get a bit more honest about how we let our kids speak!

In this second part of Parenting Inside the Funnel, Renee discusses the dangerous pandemic of giving our child too many freedoms of choice. What is the price our kids will pay? And how can I as a parent, turn this around?

Khloe Kardashian has blown up the internet with THAT unedited photo but really it shines a light on something far deeper - that the body positivity movement has FAILED! Renee has some incredible insight as to why and what we can do about it!

Some parents give their children too many freedoms that are not age appropriate. Others restrict them. Both lead to confusion and frustration. Good parenting means we get this balance right, granting freedoms at a healthy pace. This is parenting inside the funnel. But how do we achieve this?

Considering only about 5% of people are virgins when they get married, it seems nobody really cares what God thinks about who we sleep with. But today Renee gives 6 reasons on why God does care, and perhaps why we should too!

This is a culturally relevant, brilliant conversation no one should miss! Shoe King, Isaiah Simmons drops by to discuss rapper, Lil Nas X's satanic shoe with the drop of human blood. Nike are suing, the internet is blowing up! What does this say about society today?

Renee walks us through some incredibly practical tips on how to choose a primary AND highschool that is right for you family! You'll love all her personal stories too!

99% of the time, guys respond to girls' leadership really well! However there is always the 1% exception, yet it's that small minority that can drain all our emotional energy and even confidence. Today Renee helps us out with 6 practical tips!

Where on earth do should we send our children to school? Ever wrestled with that question? Having had experience as a teacher and parent in both Christian and Public schools, Renee helps shed some light on the pros and cons of both! A must listen for every parent!

Are girls in leadership misunderstood and more often labelled as 'bossy'? And if so, what can we do about it? Renee encourages us not to forsake strong leadership and gives us 6 interpersonal skills to help our leadership journey.

Establishing family traditions are so powerful in many ways. They don't have to be complicated or expensive and after listening today you'll see just how easy creating them can be.

Cam and Renee might not be the best preachers on the globe, but put them in front of a bunch of young people for an hour and they sure as heck know how to speak in such a way that will touch their heart and change their life. So tune in and listen to their top tips so you can do the same!

The HPV Vaccine has been one of the most controversial ones to ever hit the market. Here Renee gives her reasons why she didn't consent for it to be given to her kids.

Squads are the secret weapon behind great youth ministries and they are run is crucial to their success. Cameron and Renee explore the 10 things the BEST squad leaders should be doing. An episode not to be missed by any youth pastor or leader!

In the second episode of our Youth Min Collection, Cam and Renee explore how to be a transformational leader of leaders. They also unpack how to run a life changing discipleship with your leaders.

Do other people find it a pleasure to have your child in their home? Like, really? Today we explore the hard truth about how NOT over child-proofing your own home can actually teach our child the crucial value of respect

Join us for a brand new Collection you WON'T want to miss...all things Youth Ministry! You will love this first episode as Cameron joins Renee to discuss the 3 core values to build a great youth ministry. Cam and Renee run National Youth Alive Australia and are youth min experts, so be sure to check this out!

So why are consequences important and how do we implement them when our child won't obey us first time? Renee provides simple, clear and easy to follow steps.

Dealing with a difficult mother can leave us alternating between feeling guilt and anger. Renee sets out some helpful advice on how we can deal with this one relationship we can't avoid! Plus you'll want to hear how the Bible defines our family!