The Walk Family Podcast

      Welcome! Today's episode includes Tony sharing his top 5 essential things that are a MUST to pack in your hospital bag when expecting your first kid. These things are often overlooked and aren't typically thought of as a "need" but they make a huge difference if you have these things with you at the hospital. Dads, getting organized and being prepared for your expected ch...

     Welcome to our new series, Fathering the First. Throughout this series, Tony navigates a wide variety of topics he has learned over the years when expecting children. The goal is to provide new dads and expecting mothers advice, guidance and tips about pregnancy, delivery, labor and bringing babies home that nobody ever talks about or things unexpected! To kick things off, Tony discusses Doul...

In this episode, Tony and Laura get into the heart of adoption and raising kids with Somer Colbert. On paper, child rearing and adoption sound like a noble calling. However, those endeavors don't come without its challenges and a need to persevere. Somer provides encouragement to parents as she shares how, through trials, she was able to cling to the Lord while going through their decade long...

Tony and Laura bring Monica Swanson to the show to talk about her book Raising Amazing, and how raising a bunch of boys for the Lord has so many benefits as we age as parents. Monica currently resides on the North Shore of  Oahu, Hawai'i with her husband and youngest son. Monica  can be reached on her website https://monicaswanson.com/ along with her podcast, books, and resources. Website: ht...

In today's episode, Kent and Lawson, from the Father On Purpose podcast, join Tony in discussing the depths of godly fatherhood. Through this conversation you will hear stories, struggles and a little satire on their journey of fathering their children by clinging onto God and His word. Father On Purpose: https://manhoodjourney.org/ Father On Purpose Podcast: https://manhoodjourney.org/podcas...

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    Tony has an in depth conversation with Mark Gregston, host of the Parenting Today's Teens podcast and founder of Heartlight Ministries. The discussion takes you on a 40 year journey to the realm of ministering over 3,500 teenagers! Mark currently resides in Hallsville, Texas with his wife with the Heartlight campus nearby. Mark has written over 20 books and is produces an episode on his s...

In the fourth episode of the Growing Godly series, Tony and Laura openly talk about navigating envy within their own hearts as well as with their children. Envy can be incredibly challenging to discuss, but also necessary to help expose the sin to one another to help draw our kids to Jesus. Help Your Kids Fight Envy Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@...

The third  episode of the Growing Godly series focuses on selfishness as Tony and Laura discuss how their own selfishness impacts their kids. People have natural selfish tendencies, even from birth and through experience, Tony and Laura share how to navigate some of those experiences.         Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @T...

Dave and Dante are two guys following Christ through their ministry, Legacy Dads. Their podcast is designed to guide and encourage father's of all walks of life to understand that through the power of Christ they can leave an impactful legacy for their kids. These two "jerks on a journey" offer insight, hope and wisdom on discipleship, homeschooling and brokenness from their own fat...

    Welcome back to episode 2 of the Growing Godly Kids s eries. In this episode, Tony and Laura navigate anger between husband and wife along with the anger of your children. Psalm 145:8 is also discussed in what to do with God's anger.      Oftentimes as parents raising young children, anger can lead to poor decision making. Mistakes are made on behalf of both the parent and the child. Shou...

Welcome to the first episode in the Growing Godly Kids series! Tony and Laura team up and take on the issue of worry that exists in our kids. So often we find our kids filled with anxiety about the unknown. That anxiety can even lead to fear. Unfortunately, many kids struggle with this. Tony and Laura discuss the complex issue of worry and offer four practical ways to help your kiddos overcome the...

11/28/2023     Welcome to the Growing Godly Kids series!  In this short episode, Tony and Laura discuss an overview on what the entire series will include with topics such as anxiety and forgiveness.  We hope that you find encouragement, hope and some new practical tips to help grow godly kids in your home by taking footsteps of faith with Jesus in navigating these challenges with your children. S...

11/1/2023       Tony concludes The Parental Proverbs Series with this short episode on Proverbs Chapter 9.  What does it mean to choose wisdom over foolishness? This concluding episode brings a nice summary over what the father of the parental proverbs is trying to teach his son. Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520...

11/14/2023     Tony navigates Proverbs Chapter 8 discussion the Wisdom of God. Wisdom appears to be a characteristic of God from the very beginning, and it was considered wise for creation to occur, even though sin would enter the world. Can wisdom only be obtained after we make foolish mistakes? Homeless Man Discusses Godly Wisdom Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpo...

11/7/2023      In this week's episode we get the third warning against adultery. Tony discusses the tactics of the adulterous woman found in Proverbs 7. As she allures the simpleton in the street, he falls prey to her evil schemes. How does King Solomon know all of this? Is it by experience having been with 1,000 women? Or is this by mere observation? Support the show  You can connect with To...

10/31/2023     Happy Halloween!! In this week's episode, Tony discusses the second warning against adultery found in the parental proverbs found in the second half of Proverbs chapter 6.  Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ Newsletter and Prayer and Promises Access You can support Ton...

10/24/2023       Tony takes a glance at the first half of Proverbs chapter 6, focusing on verses 1-5. The parental wisdom encompasses what many parents do for their children nowadays as they enter the college stage: co-signing student loans. How does Scripture tackle the concept of debt, and even debt that is not our own? Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastminis...

10/17/2023      Tony discusses the consequences as well as a possible solution in the fight against adultery in a culture that normalizes it. Proverbs chapter 5 showcases a warning against adultery, however Tony focuses on two words that may help navigate the problem in our society today: Discretion and Intoxication. The Marriage Knot Ron Zappia Ministries Support the show  You can connect with To...

10/10/2023      Tony discusses three parental concepts in Proverbs chapter four that discuss family tradition, paths to light and darkness and the anatomy of discipleship. Each of these three topics are interconnected in a multigenerational proverb that extends from Grandparent to Parent to Child. This episode provides practical ways you as mom, dad grandma or grandpa can leave a legacy through tr...

10/3/2023      This weeks episode Tony dives into Proverbs chapter 3 and discusses four points that illustrate what a righteous home looks like and how, as parents, we receive the blessings of God by pursuing Him. This episode offers revelation into how moms and dads can take steps of faith to bring the Lord's blessing into their home on a daily basis by listening to the Wisdom of Solomon in...

9/26/2023     In this episode, Tony elaborates on the second half of Proverbs chapter 2. The focus is on awareness of the two categories of wickedness in terms of people and understanding their tactics to prevent yourself and your children from falling into sin through temptation. Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520...

9/19/2023     In this episode, Tony navigates the beginning of Proverbs chapter 2 on how wisdom allows parents to teach, guide and develop godly character in our children. Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://www.thewalkfm.com/ Newsletter and Prayer and Promises Access You can support Tony and Laura https://w...

7/11/2023        Tony begins this series focusing on Proverbs chapter 1 in regard to how attractive sin can be. As there is dialogue between the father and son within this proverb, there is a level of caution given, in that, sin is incredibly enticing, but wisdom protects and guards you from the evil that lurks. With personal examples and practicality, there is encouragement in the pursuit of wisd...

7/4/2023      Tony introduces a new series titeld "The Parental Proverbs". This series focuses on Proverbs 1-9 and how parents are expected to teach their children the value of wisdom in order to protect them against the temptations of the world. Throughout this series, Tony will be going into detail about how specifics aspects of wisdom guard against that wide variety of evil that looks...