The Walk Family Podcast

4/19/2022 Prayer Pillars: Wisdom    Tony discusses the third pillar of prayer: wisdom. When your kids enter into a new phase of life, particularly adulthood, there are a lot of internal struggles and conflicts. Children learn to be independent but parents go through a transition as well. In this episode, we discover that godly wisdom can have an impact not just for your kids, but for the future ge...

4/12/2022 Prayer Pillars: Salvation    Tony discusses the second pillar of prayer: salvation. In regards to lifting up your kids hearts to God in prayer, asking Him to reach your children in a divine way, it isn't a guarantee that your children will know the Lord based off of what you do to raise them. The truth is that, as parents, the reliance upon God and His faithfulness is needed. Absolu...

4/5/2022 Prayer Pillars: Gratitude    Children are a gift from the Lord, but sometimes we don't treat them as such. We get bogged down with life, work and fatigue where we go through the motions of getting through the day instead of embracing our children. Tony and Laura discuss the heart of gratitude through prayer for our kids in this first episode on Prayer Pillars. Support the show  You c...

3/22/2022    Tony dives into the mental health struggles of teens and how parents can adapt and have discussions with them. So often, teens set up walls where we don't realize anything is wrong. Sympathy, understanding and helping them to feel valued are keys to guiding your teenagers through mental health struggles. Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastminis...

3/15/2022 Parental Mental Health: Blessed      Tony continues his discussion with Heather Caster and her daughter MJ about finding God and how He has provided hope during the grieving process after Lauren's death. Heather and MJ both share about their experiences of love from so many people over the last three years and offer some words of encouragement to those who may be struggling through...

3/8/2022 Parental Mental Health: Blindsided    In this episode, Tony interviews Heather Caster, author of Blindsided to Blessed: My Family's Journey from Teen Suicide to Finding a Purpose. Heather talks about the struggles of losing her youngest daughter Lauren to suicide and shares her own research on mental illness as an adult as well as a teenager, of which, many parents may not be aware o...

   Isaiah 41:10         In this episode Tony uses Isaiah 41:10 to navigate through a few different types of Mental Health disorders that are most commonly found in parents and kids. How does God guide us through these dark moments in life? As we trust in God, who knows our circumstance, His presence become more real and our experiences through depression or anxiety begin to diminish. What Impact D...

2/22/2022  The Walk Podcast     Newborns: Postpartum Depression 1 Kings 19 describes the depression of the Hebrew Prophet Elijah and how God comforts him. In this episode, Tony and Laura discuss their own struggles with depression as parents and how God met them at their lowest points.     My Utmost For His Highest Daily Devotional Sign up for The Walk's Email List and receive Tony and Laura&...

2/15/2022  The Walk Podcast     Newborns: Attachment Jeremiah 1:5 claims that God forms children in the womb and knows who they are before they are even born! Having a new baby can be such a powerful, joyous experience. But having instant affection for your newborn isn't always the norm. What happens if you don't feel affection for your new baby that entered into the world? What do you d...

2/8/2022  The Walk Podcast   Newborns: Contentment    Anxiety and fear can easily set in long before you bring home a new baby. All of the societal pressures to buy the newest fancy gadget or uphold certain family expectations can be a bit overwhelming. Tony and Laura discuss the issue of finding contentment in God, not things, while welcoming a newborn to your family. Sign up for The Walk's...

2/1/2022   Newborns: Encouragement in a Tribe    New parents experiencing the trials of bringing home a fresh baby, or a veteran parent snuggling great-grandkids, there is nothing like the newborn phase of life. Focusing on encouragement through the local church, Tony and Laura discuss 2 Corinthians 13 and how finding a tribe of your own is uplifting and helps you endure the hardships of parenting...

1/25/2022  The Walk Podcast   Family Worship: Episode 5          As the Family Worship Series comes to a close, Tony and Laura take time to focus on Deuteronomy 6:9 while explaining ways that you can share God's Word with people all throughout your home. The closure of this episode transitions into a new topic beginning next week: Newborns! Bible Study Fellowship Link Sign up for The Walk&apo...

1/18/2022  The Walk Podcast   Family Worship: Episode 4    Do our actions and words really matter to our kids? As Tony tackles how parents influence their kids by what they say and what they do, he also shares a mistake of his own that might have a lasting impact on his oldest daughter. Understanding Deuteronomy 6:8 gives moms and dads a clue that their routines in daily life are observed by their...

1/11/2022  The Walk Podcast   Family Worship: Episode 3    Deuteronomy 6:7 emphasizes that parents are to impress or engrave  God's wisdom, truth and love onto their kids. Doing this with gentleness and intentionality is the goal, but forcing God's Word upon children can have negative consequences.  Tony and Laura discuss the fact that you can talk about God anywhere and at any time with...

12/30/2021  The Walk Podcast   Family Worship: Episode 2    Our second episode in the Family Worship series focuses on Deuteronomy 6:6. This verse is all about God's commandments being on our hearts. Tony discusses the impact of a personal relationship with God has on our children. Going through the motions of "pretending" to walk with God is hypocrisy and kids are quick to observe...

12/30/2021  The Walk Podcast   Family Worship: Episode 1    Deuteronomy 6:5 commands us to love the Lord with all of our being.  The art of family worship is missing in modern society. In this first episode of a five-part series, Tony and Laura discuss what family worship is and how to begin as a family . They offer practical advice that ties directly into Deuteronomy chapter 6 and share from thei...

This episode is a short introduction about your hosts for The Walk. Tony and Laura Smith have been married for almost seven years and have two children and are expecting their third! They have a desire to share God's truth and encouragement to young families who may be navigating their own struggles and questions with parenting. They share a little bit about what they do in their daily lives...