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COURAGEOUS PARENTING

COURAGEOUS PARENTING

Written by: Isaac & Angie Tolpin - becourageousministry.org
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Biblical parenting doesn't happen by accident — and in today's culture, raising confident, courageous Christian children demands more intentionality than ever. Each week, Isaac & Angie Tolpin bring raw, unfiltered truth on the parenting topics most podcasts won't touch: self-control, obedience, discipleship, purity, pornography, technology, boundaries, relationships, and marriage teamwork. Whether you're navigating motherhood, fatherhood, or homeschooling, this is Scripture-grounded guidance for parents who refuse to raise passive faith. No compromise. No watered-down advice.

Find episode notes, scriptures, and video at courageousparenting.com. The full ministry is at becourageousministry.org.

2018 -2026 Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Parenting Relationships Spirituality
Episodes
  • Raising Kids With a Strong Reputation (Not People Pleasers)

    Raising Kids With a Strong Reputation (Not People Pleasers)
    Oct 20 2026

    Every parent wants their kids to have a good name. But there’s a fine line between building a strong reputation and becoming a people pleaser.

    In this episode, we look at what Scripture says about both: why a good name is worth more than riches, and why the fear of man is a trap. We share six areas to focus on, some unexpected but vital.

    Don’t raise kids who live for applause. Raise kids who live for God, and let the reputation follow. Get practical insights for every season of parenting.

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    37 mins
  • Halloween & Christian Parenting: Facing Division & the Spiritual Battle

    Halloween & Christian Parenting: Facing Division & the Spiritual Battle
    Oct 13 2026
    The enemy has used Halloween to create confusion, division, and even desensitize God’s people from evil! Hear me out, it’s something many churches don’t take a hard stance on. We understand that taking a stance against participating in Halloween in the traditional sense will likely cause you to experience persecution. In fact, you may be fearful of causing division in your marriage, in your family, with your friends, and even in your church community! We get it because we have been there. There was a time over 23 years ago when we walked through this exact same crossroad with our conviction. In fact, I remember being told by a pastor’s wife and a large group leader that I was being too ‘black and white.’ Yes, I received persecution from church leadership! Over the years, God continued to grow our conviction, and even prompted more and more scripture to become illuminated in regards to calling evil what it is and seeing one of the greatest deceptions in the greater church which we believe has impacted why so many young people are leaving the faith/church by 18! We must live what we believe, like the disciples, follow Jesus and be willing to suffer and be persecuted for it. Let’s just read the Bible together, see what God has to say about things that are often associated with the American holiday of Halloween which obviously stems from pagan roots, urban legends, and plays a strong role influencing the culture of American stores, decorations, and traditions from the end of July- Oct! You cannot deny scripture, yet so many christians will just take the easy road and call names like “legalistic” or “judgmental” in their defense of participating and condemning those who simply have an honest conviction by the Holy Spirit! Join us for this timely episode where we dive deep into what to teach your children and how to equip them to discern spirits, call evil evil rather than good, and how to reclaim October 31st as a “day the Lord has made.” As Christians, we must be challenged to grow in our understanding of how the Word of God applies to our every day life. If you are not being exhorted or challenged to grow by the leadership in your church, then you have hit a lid in growth. If you are a leader in your church, I exhort you to rise up, “Awake O, Sleeper and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Eph. 5:14 Leaders will be held accountable by God for what they teach. That applies to leaders in a church as well as each of us who are parents. What we teach is not just what we say, it’s not just listening to what the Pastor preaches, it’s also about living out what we say we believe by what we do. Please read James 3:1!If you are struggling with holding on to your traditions, fun childhood memories, to the point of even being willing to create division with a spouse who doesn’t want to participate, we must exhort you that you likely have made an idol out of Halloween. Definition of Idolatry according to Webster’s 1828 dictionary:: the worship of a physical object as a god: immoderate attachment or devotion to somethingIf your devotion and personal attachment to this holiday or traditional practices of it are causing division in your marriage, family, friendships, and community, you have made it an idol. We know what God’s word says about idols. The triune God alone deserves that pedestal in our life. Pumpkin Gospel Object Lesson HandoutScripture Verses for Handing out CandyOther Podcast Episodes and Articles we have done on this topic: When they Knock, Will You Answer - Courageous Mom Redeeming Halloween Resources - Courageous Mom Engaging But Not Encouraging Halloween- Courageous MomShould Christians Celebrate Halloween Ep. 39Navigating Halloween as a Christian Parent - Ep. 372The Desensitization of Evil- Hold the Line on Halloween Ep. 317🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on raising faith-filled kids in a hostile culture.📖 Get the Courageous Parenting book: becourageousministry.org/book🤝 Companies we love and use:Previnex vitamins the Tolpins use and love, get 15% off using code CP15 at previnex.com REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q04n6bxv0 CTC Math: https://ctcmath.com/
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    49 mins
  • Be Inspired in Your Homeschooling with Jennifer Pepito

    Be Inspired in Your Homeschooling with Jennifer Pepito
    Oct 6 2026

    “Homeschooling is not an experiment, like many like to call it; historically homeschooling has been one of the oldest forms of education.” Whether you homeschool and have been for many years or are in the process of deciding if you want to, this episode is sure to be an encouragement from two homeschool veterans, Angie Tolpin and Jennifer Pepito. Jennifer has homeschooled her 7 children over the past 30 years and Angie has been homeschooling her 9 children!


    There are so many lies and struggles that homeschool parents face, especially as they are just getting started.

    “I am not educated enough to homeschool my children.”

    “What if my children become socially awkward and they have a hard time making friends.”

    And then there are the lies we struggle with in the midst of the journey such as:

    “I am not doing enough.”

    “My child isn’t getting it, am I failing him/her?”

    “My child is not loving a specific subject, maybe it’s because I am not a good enough teacher?”


    We must take EVERY thought captive to the obedience of Christ in all things and realize that these are all thoughts that every homeschool parent has been tempted to believe. But instead of just believing them and quitting, let’s seek God’s will, be encouraged by one another to grow, get better, and to rise up and become the parent He calls us to be, all while trusting in a sovereign God will cover us and our homeschool with grace and mercy. His grace is much greater than any mistake or shortcoming we have as parents.


    Jennifer Pepito has just launched an incredibly encouraging book with practical insights on homeschooling and the historical relevance in deep diving into the past of some influential leaders in our world’s history and seeing not only how they were also homeschooled, but the depth of relationship that was developed with their parents that contributed in making them who they are and helping them to accomplish all they did. This is one of those must have books to read and reread with friends who are also thinking of homeschooling or who have been and just need a little reminder of just how powerful it is what they are doing!

    🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on raising faith-filled kids in a hostile culture.

    📖 Get the Courageous Parenting book: becourageousministry.org/book

    🤝 Companies we love and use:

    Previnex vitamins the Tolpins use and love, get 15% off using code CP15 at previnex.com

    REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q04n6bxv0

    CTC Math: https://ctcmath.com/
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    47 mins
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