The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

In this powerful and timely episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips is joined by long-time friend and national voice Laurie Krieg, Director of Parent Programs at The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Laurie brings years of wisdom and fresh insight into one of the biggest questions parents ask: "When should I talk to my kids about sex?" Spoiler: sooner than you think. Toge...

In this timely solo episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips tackles a crucial and often overlooked topic—Pop Culture Parenting. With a blend of personal stories, biblical truth, and cultural analysis, Suzanne challenges parents to examine who they're following, what philosophies are shaping their home, and whether their parenting is grounded in theories or truth. From gentle paren...

Welcome to the Season 4 finale of The InFormed Parent Podcast! In this heartfelt and powerful solo episode, Suzanne Phillips wraps up a rich season on identity with a deeply personal and practical conversation about the identity of the family unit. She unpacks a truth she wishes someone had shared earlier in her parenting journey—the importance of forming a clear, intentional  Family Identity root...

In this week's episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Santosh Swamidass, founder of Launching Ground and Launch Network, for a powerful and practical conversation on discipling your children in everyday family life. With a background in aerospace engineering, church planting, and family leadership, Santosh brings a unique blend of innovation and faith to the convers...

In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Kent Evans, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Manhood Journey , for a compelling conversation about biblical fatherhood, identity, and discipleship. After a successful 20-year career in the business world, Kent turned his focus toward equipping fathers to become confident, present, and purposeful disciple-maker...

In this inspiring and purpose-packed episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jerrod Gunter, founder of Riotstarters —a national next-gen movement that is igniting faith, evangelism, and identity in students across the country. From the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerrod is equipping an army of teenage disciple-makers to take the gospel boldly into their schools and...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with January Littlejohn, a mother-turned-advocate whose daughter was socially transitioned at school without her knowledge or consent. January shares her personal journey, exposing the dangers of gender identity ideology, the erosion of parental rights, and how parents can protect their childre...

In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jonathan Brozozog, Lead Pastor of Creative Church, author of Raising Parents, and father of eight children. With over 20 years in ministry, Jonathan is passionate about equipping parents to embrace their God-given role, build strong families, and navigate today's biggest cultural challenges. Together, they discuss the i...

In this insightful episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jonathan Morrow, Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has led groundbreaking research on Gen Z in partnership with the Barna Group and has a deep understanding of how this generation thinks about identity, faith, success, and culture. Together, they disc...

In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips takes a deep dive into the core question of identity: "Who Am I?" Our culture places so much emphasis on diversity, yet true identity is rooted in sameness—specifically, our sameness with Christ. Suzanne unpacks the biblical definition of identity, the dangers of placing identity in roles rather than in God, and the ways parents can...

In the second of two eye-opening episodes of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jenna Parker, a 25-year-old young professional who walked through gender transition and later detransitioned in her early twenties. Jenna bravely shares her powerful and deeply personal story, shedding light on gender ideology, the cultural pressures surrounding it, and the emotional and...

In the first of two eye-opening episodes of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jenna Parker, a 25-year-old young professional who walked through gender transition and later detransitioned in her early twenties. Jenna bravely shares her powerful and deeply personal story, shedding light on gender ideology, the cultural pressures surrounding it, and the emotional and p...

In part two of this two-part episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., to explore the foundational concept of identity through the lens of core needs. Together, they tackle some of today's most pressing challenges for parents and children, from understanding emotional identity to fostering security and resilience in the...

In part one of this two-part episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., to explore the foundational concept of identity through the lens of core needs. Together, they tackle some of today's most pressing challenges for parents and children, from understanding emotional identity to fostering security and resilience in the...

Welcome to Season 4 of The InFormed Parent Podcast! This season takes a fresh approach, diving into the vital topic of identity. Host Suzanne Phillips reflects on her personal testimony, a recent eye-opening experience with her church youth group, and the identity crisis facing today's culture. Suzanne sheds light on how mistaken identity impacts both parents and children, setting the stage for th...

In this episode, Suzanne dives into an exciting and forward-thinking conversation about innovation in education with entrepreneur and business owner Russell Gray. After nearly 20 years as co-host of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, he became CEO of Collective Inner Circle, co-founder and CEO of Syndication Mentoring Club, and founder and host of Main Street Investor Mentoring Club. Russel explore...

In this episode of The Informed Parent, Suzanne talks with Brett Pike, founder of Classical Learner. They discuss how parents can choose alternative education to enhance their children's growth and development. Brett unpacks insights on going from traditional teaching to creating comprehensive homeschooling platforms for parents. He explains how he has drawn inspiration from classical education, C...

In this episode of the InFormed Parent, Suzanne speaks with Lance Lang, the founder of Hope is Alive Ministries. They discuss his journey to overcome addiction and his work to support individuals affected by addiction. Lance shares his personal experience with drug addiction and emphasizes that addiction often masks deeper issues. He explains that achieving sustainable recovery necessitates a holi...

In this week's episode of The Informed Parent, Suzanne speaks with Robert Enlow, the President and CEO of EdChoice, a prominent advocate for educational choice in the United States. Robert explains the various school options available, such as traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools using vouchers, and micro-schools. He discusses how school choice empowers families by providin...

In this episode, Suzanne chats with Emily Jones, Founder and CEO of Home Tribe, about solutions for those interested in alternative education. Emily shares her journey into homeschooling and alternative education. Living in a progressive area, she faced challenges with medical and educational mandates, which led her to seek out alternatives. This prompted her to create Home Tribe, a digital market...

In this episode, Suzanne interviews international journalist, educator, and author Alex Newman. They discuss the current state of education and trace its roots back to socialist and secular ideals. Alex shares his views that the education system is broken and designed to undermine family values, faith, and critical thinking. He argues that government schools have progressively deteriorated over ti...

In this episode, Suzanne talks with Amy Bohn, President of PERK Freedom (Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids). They discuss Amy's journey from being a stay-at-home mom to leading an impactful organization that advocates against restrictive government policies affecting children's rights, family autonomy, and education, particularly in California. Amy shares about the culture shock she exp...

In this episode, Suzanne sits down with Grant Skeldon to discuss all things next gen. Grant shares about his work as THINQ's Next Gen Director—what trends he's seeing among young leaders across the country and what the older generation needs to know about communicating and connecting with Gen Z and Millennials. Plus, they dig into something they're both particularly passionate about: discipleship....

In this episode, Suzanne has an important conversation with Britt Parramore, a licensed therapist and the Clinical Director of PathLight Counseling, Behavioral Health, and Treatment Services. Together they shine a light on the current landscape of drugs, specifically marijuana, and how it's severely impacting teen mental health. Britt explains how the THC in today's marijuana is extraordinarily po...

If you're a parent with a child about to graduate from high school and considering college, you'll want to listen to this episode with Connor Champion, the President of Austin Christian University. Connor has a wealth of experience, from cognitive performance and leadership to coaching college football. Listen in as Connor explains how he is now using his expertise to lead a new kind of university...