Summit Ministries

Upside-Down Parenting

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping your kids see the world the way God does? Does parenting sometimes leave you feeling disoriented—like you're spinning upside-down? You're not alone. We love our kids and want more than anything for them to grow up with flourishing faith. Each episode of this podcast will give you practical insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement for the journey. We're here to walk through both the hard stuff and the everyday stuff with you. By connecting truth with relationships, we can create a powerful, lasting influence in a child's life. When our...

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Summit Ministries

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Religion

Podcast website

www.summit.org

Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

Raising Confident Boys & Girls with a Biblical Identity w/ Dr. Jeff Myers & Dr. Kathy Koch | Ep. 19 14.11.2025

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...

Pick up the Mic! Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care | Ep. 18 10.11.2025

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...

Pick up the Mic! The Wake-Up Call–Why Apathy Is Stealing Our Kids' Future | Ep. 17 30.10.2025

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...

Why Marriage Matters in Parenting: The Secret to Strong Families | Ep. 16 24.10.2025

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...

Creating Healthy Rhythms at Home | Ep. 15 17.10.2025

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...

Meet Matt & Janel: A Dynamic Duo for Christian Parents | Ep. 14 09.10.2025

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...

Teaching Kids to Defend Their Faith with Apologetics with J. Warner Wallace | Ep. 13 02.10.2025

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...

Parenting in a Postmodern World: Keeping Christ First with Andrea Crum | Ep. 12 25.09.2025

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...

How to Talk to Teens About Faith & Culture with Kate Watson from Axis | Ep. 11 19.09.2025

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...

AI & Our Kids: Parenting with Purpose in a Tech World with Todd Korpi | Ep. 10 12.09.2025

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...

Parenthood as Ministry: Breaking the Rut & Shaping Faith w/ Shanda Fulbright | Ep. 9 27.08.2025

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...

Raising Resilient Kids: Interview with Alisa Childers | Ep. 8 11.08.2025

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...

Ask Us Anything: Christian Parenting in a Confused Culture | Ep. 7 01.08.2025

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...

Wisdom from the Well: Raising Gender-Confident Kids | Ep. 6 21.07.2025

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...

Roundtable Discussion: Navigating Gender & Identity Together | Ep. 5 10.07.2025

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...

Raising Kids with a Biblical Worldview: Immersion & Discipleship That Lasts | Ep. 4 03.07.2025

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...

Anchored in Truth: How the Bible Shapes Gender Confidence with Dr. Jeff Myers | Ep. 3 26.06.2025

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...

Helping Kids Find Identity Through 5 Core Needs with Dr. Kathy Koch | Ep. 2 19.06.2025

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...

Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Why the Conversation Can't Wait! | Ep. 1 12.06.2025

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries! Parenting today can feel disorienting, like the world's been flipped upside down. But you're not alone. In a culture that often pushes against biblical truth, this podcast is here to equip and encourage you with practical insight and Christ-centered wisdom for the parenting journey. At Summit, we believe parents are the single gr...

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast: Let's Journey Together 02.06.2025

Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping your kids see the world the way God does? Does parenting sometimes leave you feeling disoriented—like you're spinning upside-down?  You're not alone. We love our kids and want more than anything for them to grow up with flourishing faith. Each episode of this podcast will give you practical insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement for the...

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