Teaching our kids Bible stories is important, but discipleship doesn't stop there. We also want our children to recognize God's guidance in their own stories, bring him into everyday conversations, and develop a genuine relationship with him that grows over time.

In this episode, Bible teachers and co-authors Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer talk about helping kids move from simply knowing about God to experiencing life with Him. They discuss why stories are such powerful discipleship tools, how to answer kids' big questions about prayer and hearing God's voice, and simple ways parents can nurture faith at home.

If you've ever wondered how to make faith feel more personal for your kids, this conversation is full of practical encouragement.

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Resources Mentioned

Jen’s website

Gayle's website

Kingswell Kids Detective series

The Christian Grandparenting Podcast

Shame-Free Sex Talks book

The Adventure Bible

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Today we are joined by Scarlet Hiltibidal, who is the new host of Pardon the Mess.

Scarlet is a wife, mom of four, author, speaker, and follower of Jesus who is passionate about helping parents see the gospel in the middle of everyday family life.

In this episode, Scarlet shares about her own parenting messes, including loving each of her kids well in very different seasons and needs. We talk about the pressure moms feel to get everything right, the invisible report card so many of us carry, and the freedom that comes when we remember parenting is not about our performance, but about pointing our kids to Jesus.

Scarlet also gives us a look at the new format of Pardon the Mess, where she will take one real parenting struggle each week and help parents untangle it through Scripture, stories, and one small faithful step.

Resources Mentioned

Scarlet’s website

Christian Parenting

Pardon the Mess podcast

Shame-Free Sex Talks book

The Adventure Bible

Get your copy of Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today!

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The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Many Christian parents want to talk to their kids about sex and sexuality in healthy, biblical ways, but feel unsure where to begin. In today’s episode, Kelly Edmiston talks about how to move away from fear, silence, and shame-based messaging and instead help our kids understand the goodness of their bodies, God’s design for sex, and the importance of open, ongoing conversations in the home.

We discuss how purity culture shaped many parents’ own experiences, why discipleship matters so much in these conversations, and how parents can build trust with their kids while still holding biblical convictions. We also talk about practical ways to make sex talks feel more natural and less intimidating for both parents and children.

Notes: use your discretion when it comes to listening to this conversation with your kids present, we do use accurate terminology for body parts and sexuality.

Kelly is the author of Shame-Free Sex Talks, is lead Pastor at Vineyard Church in Sugar Land, Texas and a mom of three kids.

(00:00) Introduction to the Conversation

(02:57) Navigating Sexuality Conversations with Kids

(05:59) Understanding Shame in Sexuality Discussions

(08:49) The Importance of Normalizing Conversations

(11:55) Spiritual Sexuality: Integrating Faith and Sexuality

(15:08) Values-Based Approach to Sexuality Education

(18:04) Empowering Kids to Make Healthy Decisions

(21:00) Hope for Future Generations

(24:05 )Resources for Parents

Resources Mentioned

The Adventure Bible

Substack

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The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org