Upside-Down Parenting

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast! Technology is shaping our kids' world faster than ever—and artificial intelligence is at the center of the conversation. How can Christian parents raise discerning, faithful children in this digital age? In this episode, we'll hear from Sarah Siegand, founder of Parents Who Fight , who joins us to explore wise, faith-filled parenting in the age of tech...

Welcome back to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast, and Happy New Year! We're so glad you're kicking off the new year with us. Today we're diving into a conversation that could set the tone for your entire year as a family. The truth is, most families don't drift toward purpose—they drift toward busyness, apathy, or passivity. And if we're not intentional, we let the world dictate our schedules ins...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast! As we step into the Christmas season —a time filled with joy, anticipation, and plenty of emotion—we're glad you're here. I'm joined by my co-host, Matt Jones, and together we're slowing things down to talk about what it really looks like to flourish as a family during the holidays. Whether you're wrapping gifts, driving to a Christmas program, or grab...

Who doesn't love a good Q&A podcast ? Today, we're diving into some of the biggest and most pressing questions Christian parents are asking right now—questions about raising resilient kids in a rapidly shifting culture, standing boldly for biblical truth, and helping your children embrace God's upside-down Kingdom in their everyday lives. In this episode, we'll unpack practical parenting strategie...

As parents, we all want to raise kids who can recognize truth, love what's good, and stand firm in a world that often feels confusing or apathetic. In this episode of the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast , hosts Matt Jones and Janel Greig talk with global children's advocate Katy Faust about how ordinary moms and dads can find their voice and confidently lead their families. Katy shares her inspiring...

Parenting is an incredible adventure—but it can also feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when your teen drifts into apathy about faith. In this episode of the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries, Matt and Janel unpack what apathy really is, why it shows up, and how parents can help their kids reawaken desire for God through meaningful, everyday practices. We kick things of...

Why do so many teens seem to lose spiritual interest, disconnect from faith, or drift into apathy? And what can parents do about it? In this episode of the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast from Summit Ministries, hosts Matt Jones and Janel Greig open with real-life stories to highlight the surprising moments when God uses ordinary experiences to shape our kids' hearts. Then they dive into the rising...

Today, we're thrilled to share a special episode of the Upside-Down Parenting podcast with you. Several times a year, we host livestreams at Summit specifically for parents—and a few months ago, Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch joined us for one of those events to discuss their latest book, Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design . In this conversation, Dr. Jeff...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting is one of the greatest adventures ever, yet we all know that parenting can also feel overwhelming and confusing. The great news is you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. On this...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting is one of the greatest adventures ever, yet we all know that parenting can also feel overwhelming and confusing. The great news is you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. On this...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting can feel overwhelming and disorienting. But you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. Today, we're going to talk about the secret sauce of good parenting and a strong family: your...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting can feel overwhelming and disorienting. But you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down Kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. On this episode, we'd love to talk about the day-to-day experience of parenting—how we handle...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting often feels overwhelming and disorienting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. We're here to come alongside you as you raise your kids to embrace God's countercultural truth, live in his upside-down kingdom, and stand confidently in a biblical worldview. In today's episode, Dr. Matt Jones and Janel Greig introduce...

In today's episode, we're honored to have J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Souther...

In today's episode, we're excited to have Andrea Crum join us on the show! Andrea is a leader in biblical worldview, apologetics, and family discipleship, helping families navigate today's cultural chaos with God's truth. A wife and mom of two, she brings her passion for Scripture and family life together by leading Genuine Family Ministries with her husband, Matt, and hosting the Raising Christia...

In this episode, we're joined by Kate Watson, Publisher at Axis —an organization passionate about bridging the generational gap and empowering parents to connect with their kids on today's toughest topics. Kate shares practical insights on how to have sincere, open, and honest conversations about culture, technology, faith, and everyday challenges. Whether you're looking for ways to strengthen you...

In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Todd Korpi, a leader in helping Christian parents thoughtfully engage with artificial intelligence. Todd holds a DMiss from Fuller Theological Seminary and brings a wealth of experience as a pastor, missiologist, and church consultant. He's also the dean of digital ministry programs at Ascent College, an assistant professor of Christian leadership at F...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting often feels overwhelming and disorienting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. We're here to come alongside you as you raise your kids to embrace God's countercultural truth, live in his upside-down kingdom, and stand confidently in a biblical worldview. In today's episode, we're excited to welcome Shanda Fulbright...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries! As parents, we know life can sometimes feel disorienting, overwhelming, maybe even upside-down. We're here to journey with you as you parent your kids to embrace God's upside-down kingdom & way of life. On today's episode we're honored to have Alisa Childer's on the show to discuss what it looks like to raise resilient kids in a...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting can feel overwhelming and disorienting. But you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. In today's episode, we're diving into your questions! You've sent in some thoughtful ones, and...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. As parents, life can sometimes feel overwhelming, even upside-down. We're here to journey with you as you parent your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth and champion a biblical worldview.  In today's episode, we're honored to welcome Dr. Matt and Cathy Jones, a couple whose wisdom runs deep. They'll share some intention...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries! As parents, we know life can sometimes feel disorienting, overwhelming, maybe even upside-down. We're here to journey with you as you parent your kids to embrace God's upside-down kingdom and way of life. On today's episode, we're doing something special. We're bringing back all the hosts from our previous episodes for a roundtab...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. As parents, life can sometimes feel overwhelming, even upside-down. We're here to journey with you as you parent your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth and champion a biblical worldview.  On today's episode, we're going to discuss with Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope what it looks like to teach your kids to embody...

On today's episode, we're going to discuss how a biblical worldview clarifies what gender is and how it offers a flourishing identity for our kids today. Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joins us to share what the biblical metanarrative has to say about identity, gender, and so much more. Let's journey together! Dr. Jeff and Dr. Kathy's newest book, Raising Gender-Confident Kids , i...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. As parents, life can sometimes feel overwhelming, even upside-down. We're here to journey with you as you parent your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth and champion a biblical worldview. On today's episode, we're diving into what it means to help our kids build a foundation of gender confidence by focusing on five core...