Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

Are you concerned that your child’s imagination and play seem dark, and you aren’t sure what to do about it? Have you noticed your child rejecting or saying unsettling things about God, and it leaves you feeling anxious or discouraged? Are you afraid that connecting God to discipline might distance your child from Him? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of sharing about God’s goodness, faithfully disciplining our children, and instructing them in love. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-257-dark-imaginations-disturbing-responses-to-god *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Are you wondering when and how to start talking to your children about issues related to gender and sexuality? Do you want to know how to guide them through understanding homosexuality and transgender identity from a biblical perspective? Would you like practical advice for how you and your children can show love and compassion to those in LGBTQ+ lifestyles without compromising the truth? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, as they talk about the importance of being intentional with teaching our kids about God’s design for gender, sexuality, and marriage from the start. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-256-talking-to-kids-about-lgbtq-with-elizabeth-urbanowicz *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Are you searching for the perfect Christmas gift but want to skip the chaos of crowded stores? Would you love to support small businesses this holiday season while finding thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents your loved ones won’t be getting from everyone else? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they share a few of their favorite ideas to help spark some new gift suggestions this Christmas season. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-255-our-favorite-christmas-gift-ideas *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do family gatherings over the holidays leave you tied up in knots? Do you feel anxious and stressed just thinking about everyone crowded under one roof, along with all the opinions and comments that inevitably come with it? Are you concerned about the influence that relatives with conflicting beliefs and morals might have on your children—and maybe even your sanity? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can interact in ways that show love and respect for our relatives, honor Christ, and share His love this holiday season. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-254-navigating-family-tension-during-the-holidays *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Are you looking for an easy way to help your kids memorize Scripture without it feeling like homework? Would you like to learn a system that makes hiding God’s word in your heart fun and doable for the whole family? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Sonya Shafer, as they talk about how to keep scripture memorization simple and consistent for kids and parents. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-253-a-simple-scripture-memory-system-with-sonya-shafer *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do your kids ever surprise you by memorizing every word of a song or movie—but struggle to remember a single Bible verse? Would you like to help your children build a faith that sticks long after they leave home? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Sonya Shafer, as they discuss the importance of scripture memorization and how we can weave it naturally into our daily routine. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-252-hiding-gods-word-in-your-childs-heart-with-sonya-shafer *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do you love using the Wise Words for Moms chart, but wish there were more behaviors listed? Are you a caregiver or Christian school teacher and wish there was a user-friendly version of the chart for you? Would you like to hear how parents and teachers can work together to reach the hearts of children for the glory of God? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss common scenarios for how to use the newly revised and expanded edition of the Wise Words for Moms chart to address even more behaviors from a biblical perspective. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-251-wise-words-for-parents-teachers *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Are you looking for ways to instill a love for reading in your kids—especially when they just don’t seem to enjoy it? Or do you struggle to keep up with your avid reader without spending every last second of your free time pre-reading all the books they want to read? Do you want to choose the best books for your family but feel overwhelmed about where to start? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Whitney Newby, as they discuss how parents can encourage a love for reading and offer some practical tips and guidance for choosing the best books for our families. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-250-raising-readers-with-whitney-newby *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do you desire to honor God in how you discipline your children, but sometimes feel unsure—wondering when to discipline, when to hold back, or whether you’re doing it the right way? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss when it’s appropriate to discipline children and how to do it in loving ways that honor the Lord. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-249-the-why-when-how-of-biblical-discipline *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Are you sometimes unsure whether your discipline methods line up with what God’s Word actually teaches? Would you like to understand what the Bible really means by “the rod” and why God commands parents to use it carefully? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they break down what biblical discipline is and what parents should do when their kids don’t obey all the way, right away, and with a happy heart. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-248-what-is-biblical-discipline *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Are you trying to navigate how your role as a mom is shifting now that your little boy is stepping into his teen years? Are you wondering how to set healthy boundaries and offer the right freedoms without second-guessing every decision? Would you like insight to help you meet the needs of your teenage son in a way that draws him in instead of pushing him away? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Monica Swanson, as they share practical tips to guide and equip moms of teenage boys as they’re growing physically, spiritually, and emotionally. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-247-what-every-teenage-boy-needs-from-his-mom-with-monica-swanson *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Does the idea of children obeying quickly and willingly seem unrealistic and maybe even unattainable in your home? Would you like to understand how to teach biblical obedience and why it’s important for your child’s heart and future? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they take a deeper look into the meaning of “All the way, right away, and with a happy heart” and why it’s important for children to obey in these ways. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-246-how-why-children-should-obey *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Does your child refuse to take no for an answer? Do they challenge your authority with “why” questions or try to negotiate to get what they want? Could you use some help with how to handle the little lawyer in your living room? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can wisely address these forms of manipulation in ways that get to the heart. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-245-when-kids-push-back-on-no *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Have your kids ever asked a tough Bible question that caught you completely off guard—and left you scrambling for a response? Do you feel ill-equipped to explain stories involving warfare, slavery, or sexual sin in a way that's appropriate for young hearts and minds? Are you wondering how soon is too soon to talk about the “hard stuff” in Scripture? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, as they discuss some practical and biblical tips on how to navigate those tough conversations with truth, grace, and confidence. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-244-explaining-tough-bible-topics-to-kids-with-elizabeth-urbanowicz *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Does your child never stop asking questions and it’s driving you batty? Is their constant show of impatience causing yours to run thin? Does hiding in your closet with a bag of oreos sound appealing right now? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can teach their children to use self-control and patience while asking questions and scriptures to encourage these virtues. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-243-impatient-kids-and-endless-questions *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do you ever get the feeling that your child isn’t paying attention to anything you say? Do you ever pour your heart out for a solid 15 minutes only to hear, “huh?” Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what the Bible says about effective communication and what we can do to ensure that we’re talking in a way that encourages our children to listen. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-242-how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Would you like to pray more intentionally for your children, not just with your own words, but with the power and authority of God’s Word? Do you ever wonder what God’s will truly is for your child—and how to pray in alignment with it? Are you longing to move beyond surface-level prayers and step into deeper, Spirit-led intercession? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Toma Knight, as they share some practical examples of what praying scripture over our children might look like in our families. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-241-praying-scripture-over-your-children-with-Toma-Knight *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do you wish you had more confidence and clarity in how to pray as a parent? Are you looking for a more meaningful way to cover your kids in prayer, beyond just “God, keep them safe”? Would you like to build a consistent habit of praying with power and purpose for your kids? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss some specifics the Bible teaches about how and what parents should pray for their children. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-240-foundations-of-a-praying-parent *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do you ever wonder if your prayers for your children really matter, or if they’re making any difference at all? Would you like to feel more confident about praying for your child’s heart, their choices, and their future? Have you ever considered why God commands you, not just encourages you, to pray for your children in every season of their lives? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they help parents understand why prayer is the most powerful and effective thing they can do for their children. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-239-the-power-of-praying-for-your-kids *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Does your child struggle with being overly anxious and nothing you say or do seems to help? Are you looking for biblical guidance and practical tools to help calm your child’s anxious heart--and perhaps ease your own worries and well? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Julie Lowe, as they talk about how we can assess our kids’ anxiety and encourage them to turn to Jesus for help when they’re worried. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-238-helping-your-anxious-child-with-julie-lowe *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do your kids have two speeds—“asleep” and “full blast”—and you’re wondering how to teach self-control without quenching their God-given spirit? Are you finding it tough to help your little ones listen and obey when they’re bouncing off the walls? Would you love some practical, peace-bringing strategies to help your high-energy kids settle down—without having to shout, bribe, or hide in the pantry? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss tips for helping kids transition smoothly from crazy to calm. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-237-helping-hyper-kids-find-their-calm *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Does your child resist sleep with everything they’ve got? Is your little one waking up before sunrise and refusing to settle back down? Are you desperate for practical ways to help your kids fall and stay asleep, or at least stay put when they can’t, so everyone can get the rest they need? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss ways that parents can be intentional in helping their kids develop healthy bedtime routines and good sleep habits. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-236-when-kids-wont-sleep *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Does raising a teenager in today’s culture leave you feeling overwhelmed, outnumbered, or just plain exhausted? Are you longing for real, biblical wisdom—not just trendy tips—to help guide your teen through the chaos of a secular world? Have you ever wondered why, even after doing ‘all the right things,’ your teen still pushes back or drifts from faith in God? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Melissa Kruger, as they discuss the importance of providing a firm foundation to create an environment where teenagers’ faith can flourish. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-235-raising-teens-in-a-secular-age-with-melissa-kruger *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Does your child suddenly have to go potty five times in a row after bedtime? Do the “just one more…” requests feel never-ending—one more story, one more sip of water, one more hug? When your kids say they're scared, do you question if their fear is real or just another clever tactic to get out of bed? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss some ways we can make bedtime a little easier on everyone while still nurturing and meeting the genuine needs of our children. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-234-bedtime-battles *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER

Do your children struggle with lying or whining, and you aren’t sure how to get to the heart of those challenging issues and address them from a biblical perspective? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss some practical tips on how you can get to the heart of these issues and help point your children to the transformational power of Christ. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-233-when-kids-lie-and-whine *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com , code GINGER