COURAGEOUS PARENTING

Your children must learn from you how to navigate division, confusion, and deception in the world. For example, where are you landing with the Candace Owens and TPUSA conflict? What do you make of Kirk Cameron’s belief in Annihilationism? Is Mark Driscoll a false teacher? Should we trust our Government? Do you want your children, too? Isaac and Angie Tolpin discuss these things through a biblical lens from 2 Timothy. Additionally, they discuss two areas they see the enemy’s strategy is right now in leveraging technology for his destructive goals, and the dangers of Christian celebrities erring who aren’t part of a local church with a pastor willing to hold them accountable. They give huge encouragements and warnings from the bible as they journey through deep waters in this important episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

This is a rare discussion between two homeschool Dads, who both are intentional with home discipleship, have families working as a team for God’s glory, with strong legacies of faith, giving a powerful glimpse into what’s vital to get right. David Nunnery, the founder of Teach Them Diligently homeschool conferences, joins Isaac Tolpin to have a discussion on what truly matters in raising your family. They discuss their own experiences with home discipleship, biblical gender roles in marriage, doing huge projects as a family together, working as a team in marriage, and homeschooling too. This is an insightful episode for both men and women who want to work well together in their marriage to influence a faith-filled legacy. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Do you want your children to fully grasp what Christmas is all about? How fruitful was the last Christmas season for your family? Too often for parents there’s a lot of pressure coming at them from different directions that hurts their ability to keep Christmas focused on Christ; for it to be a season rich in family discipleship. Angie shares the great number of pressures on moms and gets transparent on challenges she’s experienced and Isaac shares a few as well. In the second half of this episode they give three practical keys to experiencing less pressure and encouraging a greater focus on Christ during Christmas. A powerful episode to help both the husband and wife work as a team to recalibrate the Christmas season. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Where does mom guilt come from, what could it be a sign of, and how do you have victory over it? These are all questions Angie answers who’s been a mom for twenty-five years with nine children. They discuss the difference between guilt/shame and conviction from the Holy Spirit, it’s important to understand the difference. Listen in on a spontaneous marriage conversation as Isaac coaches Angie to have a different perspective on an area she was feeling mom guilt. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

One of the biggest challenges for Christian parents is failing to follow through in biblical discipline as they raise their children. Don’t let that be your family. There are many reasons why there’s a lack of alignment and follow through in this area, discussed in this episode. Isaac and Angie Tolpin also bring a needed perspective to Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it,” that will be an encouragement to all parents. You can’t save your children, and ultimately they will develop their own relationship with God or not, but there’s a lot you can do to disciple them, and an important part of discipleship can be discipline, if you understand how to reach their hearts, encourage them to repent, and point them to Jesus in the process. If you want the 10 steps to biblical discipline and so much more, join Isaac and Angie in the Parenting Mentor Program at courageousparenting.com. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

There’s a Passivity Pandemic happening in men today when it comes to leading their families and discipling their children in the faith. While husbands are responsible, there’s a lot the wife can do to help, after all two become one flesh in marriage. You will also see a spontaneous inside look into Isaac and Angie’s marriage as they discuss these things in their own lives including the day this episode was shot. Isaac goes in depth on what keeps men passive and how to overcome it, they both talk about lies men and women believe, biblical roles, and end with an unprecedented time’s tip that’s a powerful charge to seriously consider who you are surrounding yourselves with. Listen to this, then listen again with your spouse and talk through it. One of the most powerful tools as mentioned in the episode is to go through the Parenting Mentor Program together at courageousparenting.com . Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

The change you desire for your family is largely dependent on your hunger to learn and grow. The more you grow, the healthier your family becomes. Why is that? Because it’s really hard to influence people to where you haven’t been. So what do you want changed in your family? The next question should be, “how do I need to grow to influence the change I desire?” You have so much more influence than you might realize, but we all need to keep learning and growing to cultivate a thriving family in these uncertain times. Your influence matters! This episode will encourage and motivate you to take your next steps. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Should churches adapt something different on that day? How should Christian parents navigate halloween? These are all great questions and Isaac and Angie Tolpin take you to the scriptures in answering them with a compelling argument on why we shouldn’t participate in Halloween but instead see the opportunity to stand firm in the faith and look different than the world on that day. For your children to exercise the muscle of going against the grain with you while they are in your home even when Christians around you are doing things differently. There is a spiritual battle and the enemy wants to perpetuate spiritual confusion. The enemy rejoices in 65% or more of Christians celebrating halloween. Christians should be saying not me and my home!! But are there ways we can be evangelistic on October 31st? Absolutely and the Tolpins cover those as well. Be ready to be challenged and encouraged in this episode. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Have you ever struggled with feeling like a failure or fear of failure, discontentment, anxiety or worry, depression, defeat, or discouragement as a Mother? I truly believe that what we do as Moms, serving our families, and discipling our children, is not only one way you can join God in participating in the Great Commission, but if you are a Mom, it is your calling to do it intentionally for the glory of Christ! That being said, because you are in ministry, the enemy is and will target you. That’s right, if you are a Mom, you are in a spiritual battle and have an enemy. God uses broken and contrite hearts in ministry (Psalm 51), so being broken vessels is the most useful to God, but we must not stop ministering because of our brokenness. Peter denied Christ 3 times, THREE, and then 50 days later preached the first sermon every given post Jesus’ ascension at Pentacost. God needs us Moms to be humble, but also filled with the Holy Spirit, courageous and resolute in our mission–unwilling to stop for the sake of the cross! Join me, Angie Tolpin, for some biblical encouragement in our roles as mothers! This is a must listen to! Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

When your children grow up and get married, it’s a glorious life milestone, and we get to witness our children grow up to move into the next season and journey in their lives, which will likely span their lifetime! It’s awesome, but the fallen world has completely influenced the reputation and expectations one has of the Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, so much so that none of us likely want to be one, yet we all will be one day, Lord willing. When I say we don’t want to be one, what I mean is that we don’t want to be viewed the way the world views these roles within a family!! Well, as biblical people, let’s reclaim this wonderful position and role in the family with grace, confidence, and truth! Join us for this lively conversation where we look at the role of the family parents when their children marry, leave, and cleave, as well as what the Bible teaches regarding what we could call one another, rather than MIL and FIL! Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Erika Kirk offering forgiveness during her husband's ceremony speech was powerful, but also a useful example to use in teaching your children about the gospel and forgiveness. This episode goes deep into biblical forgiveness with practical insights and scriptures you can use with your children. It also gives you an example with scriptures to share the gospel with your children as well. When you use a real world example of someone exemplifying biblical truth with your children, it’s impactful. So don’t miss this opportunity and get the encouragement and practical wisdom in how to have these conversations with your family. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Just days ago Isaac and Angie’s daughter Megan just said “I WILL!” Join them for this candid behind the scenes episode where they discuss what they have learned in parenting kids to grow up and leave and cleave, as well as sharing some special thoughts about what life will be like with another girl launched. They share stories, tears, joy, and what they have learned about parenting olders in a way that both intends to lead and protect while also not overstepping control and letting them lean into Christ rather than being co-dependent on us! HINT: It’s all about discipleship when they are younger and their relationship they have cultivated when they were younger. Angie also shares the topic titles that she had been teaching their daughter leading up to her wedding day, as well as wisdom regarding “rules of engagement” for purposefully protecting family relationships within family and with new family. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Is it possible to pursue marriage in a biblical way today? ABSOLUTELY and we are overjoyed by Megan and Shawn honoring their parents and the Lord as they approach their wedding day. You will hear their engagement story, their convictions on purity and why, and the wisdom they share for why it’s so worth it to do it God’s way. If you don’t have a strong conviction for how Christian dating should work for your children, neither will they as it’s extremely counter-cultural. This episode will encourage you and give you ideas you can incorporate into your own parenting. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Part of equipping your children is giving biblical perspectives on the important events and issues of our time. So how do you talk about the Charlie Kirk assassination and what are the lessons that can come from this? Isaac and Angie Tolpin give you some key scriptures, powerful insights, and warnings that will encourage you but also help you navigate these important parenting conversations. Normal Christian parenting is largely failing so it’s vital to be introspective, to take a fresh look at your parenting approach, and to realize that if society has changed, we need to level up our intentionality in our homes. Develop the art of giving biblical perspectives on hard things happening in the world. There’s no time to spare to truly disciple our children in the Bible, Spiritual warfare, and how to glorify God with our lives without fear in the world. Let’s be like Charlie and equip our children to be as well! Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

What does it actually look like for young people to honor God in dating for the purpose of marriage? Megan Tolpin and her fiancee Shawn come on the show with Isaac and Angie giving a behind the scenes look and perspectives as they’ve been living it out biblically. While they both were wondering if they were going to be able to find the right person, God had them both turn to trusting the Lord in a stronger way and serving Him with their lives instead of finding a spouse in their own strength. It was only then that the Lord brought them together, but they didn’t even date for three months while being friends first. Here about the meetings Shawn had with Tolpin’s as his relationship with Megan was strengthening and get the wisdom you need as you prepare to navigate leading your children when the time comes. Be ready to be encouraged by their Godly example driven by their own deep personal convictions of obeying God as they approach marriage together. Scriptures Proverbs 3:4-6 Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Motherhood isn’t easy, but it is worthy, valuable, and important. Moms today are inundated with lies stemming from a secular worldview and many might even describe their journey in motherhood as drowning in unmet expectations and failures. Not only are Moms tempted to fall into the trap of these cultural strongholds but they are also being led astray into wayward parenting philosophies of the day, finding they had “traded one yolk for another” and are realizing that the pendulum swing is not a fun ride but rather leaving them bound to a new form of legalism called gentle parenting, conscious parenting, or the like which put a pressure on parents to fulfill a whole new set of expectations to attain the title of “perfect parent.” Join Angie Tolpin (mom of 9) and Abbie Halberstadt (mom of 10) for a lively AND HONEST conversation about motherhood, discussing many topics covered in Abbie’s newly released book, “You Bet Your Stretch Marks.” THIS EPISODE WILL SURELY BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EVERY MOM IN ANY STAGE OR SEASON OF MOTHERING. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

If you don’t have a conviction for how you are going to guide your children to handle dating, they won’t either, and where there’s no conviction the wayward culture will win. Isaac and AngieTolpin don’t take the high control route, but instead equip their children in biblical truth on this subject to where their children have developed their own deep convictions to do this season of their lives well. THIS EPISODE WILL HELP YOU FIGURE OUT YOUR PLAN on this extremely important area. Get the five myths parents often have that are harmful, what the Tolpins have been doing and seeing the fruit on, and practical insights to help you navigate this. Regardless of your parenting season you’ve got to know what your plan is as it alters your communication on this even in the early years. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

It's still a good idea to have a meeting with the young man who wants to take your daughter on a date. It's not old-fashioned at all, in fact it's extremely helpful to your daughter, but only if she wants that. Do, or will your daughters have this conviction? If they don't you won't get the chance to meet with him anyways. In the age of rampant pornography addiction it's even more important! Isaac and Angie discuss the six questions every father should ask when he meets with the young man who wants to date his daughter. This will be helpful regardless of your parenting season as so much of it depends also on how you raise them, which is also mentioned in this episode. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Access the podcast right here , but also on Apple , Spotify , Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

If relational discipleship isn’t strong in your home, you are likely moving towards pharisaical Christianity which will hurt your legacy. What happens in the home is the largest difference maker on experiencing a faith-filled legacy or not. Unfortunately too many Christian parents believe their being effective when God has actually called us to a deeper level of relational discipleship with their children. This episode will help you see if there are any areas you have a pharisaical home, or if it’s truly one of cultivating deep relationships with you, their siblings, and with Jesus. It’s also vital that discipleship is woven through the fabric of your everyday parenting. Here’s a warning: If you don’t reach their hearts early, it will only be harder as they get older when it matters most. You need their hearts to be able to continue discipling them well into the teenage years too. While it’s never too late, there’s also no time to spare as so many children from christian homes are getting lured into following the patterns of the world. Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Access the podcast right here , but also on Apple , Spotify , Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

If you want a thriving family in the future you will need to go against the grain even in Christian circles as you raise your children. Sometimes what’s best for your family is in a different direction than what people in your community are doing. For over twenty years the Tolpin’s have gone against the grain in numerous ways that they are contributing to the fruit they see today in their family of nine children. They discuss how to have the hard conversations and encouragement to do so. The reality of the pressures on parents to go along to get along, but the warning that we should always do what is likely to have the most fruitful outcomes in raising our children even if there’s relational cost with others. But also encouragement that there doesn’t have to be a relational cost and to move forward in love without fear as you make your intentional parenting decisions. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous Access the podcast right here , but also on Apple , Spotify , Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Could encouraging the creative side of your children better prepare them for their future that will be dominated by AI? Yes and we believe it’s required as it improves problem solving skills, emotional intelligence, creates more neurological connections, improves memory, spacial awareness, fine motor skills, resiliency, and greater confidence. Let’s face it, machines will be able to do many things humans do, but even better. This is part of cultivating producers versus consumers in society, people who are proactive in making their unique contributions and having a resilient mindset as they navigate a changing world. Nurturing their creative side will be a huge contribution to their differentiation in an increasingly homogenized world because of Artificial Intelligence. Get practical insights from the Tolpins who have and are raising their nine children to be equipped and ready for a different world. Take a unique look at what they’ve done and are doing too in order to foster the creativity in their children. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Access the podcast right here , but also on Apple , Spotify , Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Whether you homeschool or are thinking about it there’s a lot of decisions to make and it can be hard to do so with so many opinions and pressures around you. This episode encourages you to go beyond just following friends and trends, but instead to carefully and prayerfully make decisions that are ideal for your unique family. Most people get discouraged by having difficulty navigating these questions: “How do you know if you are picking the right curriculum?” or “Should I join a co-op?” or “Am I preparing them well enough for a changed future?”. Isaac and Angie talk through how to approach making decisions that are best for your family. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Access the podcast right here , but also on Apple , Spotify , Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Encouragement for parenting and discipling preteens in the midst of changing hormones, missional homeschooling, and a vision for creating a legacy bible just a few of the topics covered in this very special episode with Angie Tolpin and Leslie Nunnery. Leslie is an author of a few books, which would be incredibly encouraging to Moms but she is also the co-founder of Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Conventions and author of Heart School. They offer a lot of wisdom, perspective, encouragement, as well as some vision for the future of your family culture! Between the two of them they have each graduated four kids from their homeschools and together have 37 years of homeschooling experience. This is a must listen episode as they talk about the hardships they walked through as young moms and first generation homeschoolers as well as perspectives on how the homeschooling movement and demographics has changed over the past 20 years. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Access the podcast right here , but also on Apple , Spotify , Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

It’s a valid concern when you’re raising your children to live biblically with so many around you following after the world. Isaac and Angie give five keys to helping your children have a biblical mindset towards finding their future spouse. There’s actually no need to be worried at all as long as you do two things; firstly trust God, and secondly take action in raising and equipping your children with biblical wisdom on this subject. If you do things well your children will end up with a list of key things they are looking for in a spouse that they won’t waiver on. The episode gets very personal when Isaac mentions that Angie had to adjust her list to marry him. Hear Angie’s response; Was she settling or was her list unrealistic? Listen to the episode to find out and get the encouragement you need! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Redeem Health Share from Samaritan’s Ministry https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Creating a new stronger legacy through your family is a common desire amongst Christians but rarely done, why?, because it’s really hard to do what hasn’t been deeply clarified, especially amongst a marriage. Isaac and Angie are seeing the fruit of cultivating a new legacy over the last twenty-four years of marriage with nine children and in this Courageous Parenting podcast episode they give three steps on how to get to a clear picture together. A multi-generational faith-filled legacy doesn’t just happen and it takes going against the grain at times even in Christian circles. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Samaritans Ministry https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations