Podcasts by For Parents

Hannah: Becoming a Mom&Managing Expectations from 2022-10-27T00:00

Hannah and her husband, Lance, have 3 kids and live in Franklin, TN. They moved from Brooklyn to Tennessee shortly after having their first child. It was a huge transition, and Hannah talks ab...

Tammy&Matt: Lean Into the Gap from 2022-09-15T07:00

In this episode Matt and Tammy vulnerably share about their parenting experiences and how they have seen God work through it.  They have 3 kids - two are adulting and the 3rd is in hig...

No Edits: School Projects from 2022-08-18T07:00

Stephanie, Fran and Ivy have a candid conversation about our kids school projects. We talk through the things we have experienced, what we have learned and what we are continuing to learn.

Storytime: Back to School from 2022-08-11T07:00

In this episode Ivy shares a personal story about when her son started Kindergarten and the gift of God being with us wherever we go.

Meredith: Concrete Conversations from 2022-07-14T07:00

On this episode I talk with Meredith who is a mom, wife of a pastor and the creator of Concrete Conversations. Concrete Conversations is a tool designed to equip us with intentional questions t...

Chris: Kaleidoscope&Discipling your Children from 2022-06-23T07:00

Chris is a children's pastor and founder of Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope creates books to help get kids excited about reading the Bible. They are writing every book of the Bible, in beautifully d...

Nanette: All About Preschoolers from 2022-06-09T07:00

Nanette is a mom of grown girls as well as a preschool minister. Through those experiences she has gained a wealth of wisdom. In this episode she shares lots of great ideas for helping your pre...

Taralyn&Darrel: Adoption, School, Sabbath and Lots of Wisdom from 2022-06-02T07:00

Taralyn and Darrel are parents of 5 children.  Their oldest three are biological and the younger two are adopted. By God’s grace in their lives they are very good parents. We talk abou...

Victoria: A Story for Memorial Day from 2022-05-26T07:00

On this episode, Victoria shares her story of how loosing her husband to the war in Afghanistan spurred her on to helping military families who have lost loved ones.  Hearing her story migh...

Sena: A Prodigal Son Story from 2022-05-19T07:00

Sena talks about her incredible Korean parents, growing up in Hawaii and how God turned her heart back to Him. Her story is very similar to the Prodigal Son.

All of these details of her l...

Laurie&Chan: Coaching Football, Raising Boys and Prioritizing What Matters from 2022-05-12T07:00

Laurie and Chan share their parenting experience of raising two boys while managing a career being a football coach. Chan has coached both at the collegiate and NFL. They include some wisdom an...

Kat: Invest in Someone a Season Behind You from 2022-05-05T06:45

In this episode Kat shares a little bit about the losses that she experienced in her childhood, and a lot about the ways that God showed up through other people. She isn't a parent, but she's b...

Kari: International Adoption and Parenting Children with FASD from 2022-04-28T00:00

Kari and her husband are parents of six children.  Three of her children are biological and 3 of her children are adopted from Costa Rica.  She very honestly talks about the journey of...

Courtney: Traveling... You can do it! from 2022-04-21T00:00

Courtney is a mom of 3 and has a small business called All the Best Days. She loves going places and in this episode she talks about making a trip happen, how to think about planning your trip ...

Brooke: Widow&Single Mom from 2022-04-14T00:00

Brooke became a widow right before her son's first birthday. In this episode she shares her story and how she has experienced Jesus' redeeming power through her grief. Through her own experien...

Erin: Cancer Survivor from 2022-04-07T00:00

Erin found out she had breast cancer when her daughter was little. She shares what it was like finding out, the treatment she endured and how she moves forward today as a survivor. She is also...

Christy&Chris: Raising 3 Kids w/ the High School Educator Perspective from 2022-03-31T00:00

Christy and Chris are both in high school education and have incredible perspective on what is happening in the lives of high schoolers these days. In addition, they are parents of 3 - a son in...

Jenny&Wade: Creating Memories With Your Kids from 2022-03-24T07:00

Jenny and Wade are grandparents and do an extraordinary job of creating memorable moments with their grandkids. In this episode they talk about practical ways to plan out time with kids that ma...

Amy&Andrew: Twins, Working Together and Knowing Your Kids from 2022-03-17T07:00

Amy and Andrew have a teenager and a set of twins in elementary school. They talk about what it was like managing twins and helping their oldest child navigate the newness of having new sibling...

Valerie: Prayer, Margin and Making things Happen from 2022-03-10T07:00

Valerie is a prayer warrior, an entrepreneur, a mom of two girls and a make it happen kind of person. She shares her journey of starting her business, writing her books and how in the middle of...

Storytime: Slow Down from 2022-03-03T07:00

In this episode Ivy tells a story that helps you think about the times that cause you to slow down. Maybe those slow times are preparing you to actually run your best race.

Georgia: God is with Us from 2022-02-24T07:00

Georgia and her husband, Scott, are raising 3 boys in the Atlanta area. In this episode, she shares about a traumatic experience that ultimately led her and her family to trust God even more. W...

Shelby&Drew: A Birth and New Baby Story from 2022-02-17T07:00

Shelby and Drew are six weeks into raising their baby! The further away we get from having a new baby there are some things we just forget. In this conversation Shelby and Drew talk about their...

Carlos: Dad Thoughts, Football&a Lot of Wisdom from 2022-02-10T07:00

Carlos is a dad to three, a preacher, a former NFL players and full of a wisdom. He talks about growing up as a foster child and then being adopted. He talks about his dad and what he learned f...

Jenny&Kevin: 3 Girls and Adoption from 2022-02-03T07:00

Jenny and Kevin have 3 girls - 2 are in college and their youngest is in kindergarten. They talk about their journey to adopt their third and how they experienced God through it.

They a...

Kim: Girls and Prayer from 2022-01-27T07:00

Kim and her husband, Randy have raised 3 girls. She talks about all sorts of girl things - clothes, friends, school and most importantly, how prayer was the most valuable thing she did with her...

Storytime: Ms. Jeanette from 2022-01-20T07:00

Ivy recently reflected on the incredibly impactful life of Jeanette Hilley, and shares some lessons she learned from her example.

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Storytime: Come On In from 2021-12-16T07:00

Ivy shares a story about something her 5 year old did that reminded her of a bigger truth.

Carrie&Jason: A Story of Obedience from 2021-12-09T07:00

Carrie and Jason talk about how their family of four came to be, and obedience to God played a HUGE part in that. They have two girls - one is biological and the other is adopted. However, the...

Storytime: A Few On Christmas from 2021-12-02T07:00

In this episode Ivy shares three stories about Christmas, and some things to think about in order to make this season special for your family.

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Bud&Gail: Broadway, Kids&NYC from 2021-11-18T07:00

This episode is all about how Buddy & Gail made their way from Richardson, Texas to NYC. How they raised their two children in the big city - their daughter is Abigail and their son is Colem...

Debbie: Parenting a child with ADHD from 2021-11-11T07:00

Debbie describes what her oldest son was like when he was little, and what caused her to eventually look into ADHD. She shares in a honest way how she struggled, how she persevered and how pare...

Mary&Rod: the BOYS! from 2021-11-04T07:00

Mary & Rod have 4 boys - 3 are adults and their 4th came as somewhat of a total surprise! They talk about having their youngest son later in life, and how parenting him is a gift. T...

Spencer: Opening Up About Mental Illness from 2021-10-28T07:00

In this episode Spencer shares about his mental illness, and the journey he has taken to persevere through this challenge. He talks about things his parents did to support him through the journ...

Abbie&Rick: Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome from 2021-10-21T07:00

Abbie and Rick are parents to three boys, and Noah, their oldest son, has down syndrome. They talk about what it was like when they first found out about his diagnosis, and how talking to anoth...

Lindsay&Steve: the Miracle of Mabel from 2021-10-14T07:00

In this episode Lindsay and Steve talk about parenting this six kids. Their oldest is a girl, and she's in her 20s and married, the next is a girl in high school, the next is a girl in midd...

Emily&Yancey: Military Life from 2021-10-07T07:00

This episode is a conversation with Emily and Yancey, parents of two boys. Emily and Yancey met while serving in the military, and they share their experiences of raising their two boys while p...

Mary Kathryn&Matt: Camp Life from 2021-09-30T07:00

In this episode Matt and Mary Kathryn share their story.  Matt is the Food Services Coordinator at a beautiful camp called New Life Ranch in Oklahoma so we talk a lot about camp life, ...

Walters Brothers: Supporting Your Kids As Individuals from 2021-09-23T07:00

While siblings do share parents, they typically have totally different personalities, interest and motivations. In this episode Collin, Spencer and Travis talk about ways their parents celebrat...

Laura: Backseat Bible Nuggets from 2021-09-16T07:00

In this episode I talk with Laura about her experience growing up, and things that her parents did to help her know Jesus. She talks about what it is like now being a mom of a boy and girl, and...

John: Skateboards, Old Cars&Kids from 2021-09-09T07:00

John is the founder of an organization called Middleman Ministries that supports the skateboard community by helping teenagers realize their IDENTITY, PURPOSE, and COMMUNITY in Christ. John liv...

Storytime: Saying Bye to Deuce from 2021-05-27T07:00

This episode is a short story about what the kindness and generosity we experience when we share our painful journey with others.

Warning: It includes a story about our sweet chocolate ...

Adelina, Sabrina&Monica: CODAS from 2021-05-20T07:00

If you are wondering what CODAS is, it stands for 

Children

Of

Deaf

Adults

In this episode Adelina, Sabrina and Monica share what it is like having parent...

Kathleen: Advocating for your Kids from 2021-05-13T07:00

Kathleen is a mom of two adult children. Kathleen and her husband found out when their daughter was a few months old that she had a rare genetic disorder.  While the disorder causes her da...

Zach: You Can Mentor from 2021-05-06T07:00

Zach talks about the hurt he experienced in his growing up years and what happened as he became an adult to heal those wounds. Spurred by his own experiences he started a mentoring program in D...

Kenny: Starting Out from 2021-04-29T07:00

Kenny and his wife, Sweet married, left Alabama to move to Texas and started their family. They raised two girls, Kendall and Ivy (yes, me!). This episode Kenny talks about the challenges of st...

Storytime: Get Out of the Minivan from 2021-04-22T08:00

This is a story about two little parenting moments including a time where a child didn't do what their parent wanted them to do and another where a child does exactly what they've asked been to ...

Sarah: NICU with Twins from 2021-04-15T08:00

Sarah is a mom 3, a set of elementary aged twins and a toddler. Her twins were born prematurely which resulted in a 5 month stay at the NICU. Sarah talks about how she experienced God during t...

Ashley: Parenting on the Mission Field from 2021-04-08T07:30

Ashley and her husband have 4 children, and when her youngest was 3 months old their family moved to China to spread the truth about Jesus to unreached people. They spent 10 years there, an...

Leigh&Rece: Family as a Team from 2021-04-01T07:00

In this episode Leigh and Rece talk about raising their son and daughter (who are now adults). We cover how they navigated Rece's unconventional work schedule, created intentional time as a fami...

Jennifer&Joey: Journey Through Miscarriages from 2021-03-25T11:00

Jennifer and Joey, parents to two children, talk about their journey through enduring multiple miscarriages. Jennifer describes it as the "club that no one wants to be in, but it’s big.” It is ...

Cathy&Mary Brantley: A Story of Hope from 2021-03-18T09:00

In this episode you will hear from Cathy and Mary Brantley, a mother and daughter. Cathy has raised 3 girls and is now a grandmother to 11 grandchildren. She is a retired PE teacher and has dee...

Casey: Finding Light from 2021-03-11T11:00

On this episode Casey is sharing about her journey in pregnancy and parenting. She and her husband, TJ, live in College Station and Casey works for Texas A&M. They have two adorable li...

Scharlee&Emily: Church Planting and Family from 2021-03-04T07:00

In this episode I’m talking with Scharlee and her daughter, Emily. Emily's dad and Scharlee's husband, Byron was a pastor, and he and Scharlee planted churches. Emily talks about ways her parent...

Storytime: My Mom's"Essays" from 2021-02-25T07:00

This episode is a short story about encouragement and the impact it has on people.

Lauren: Art and Kids from 2021-02-18T07:00

This episode Lauren talks about how God has spoken to her through art and how she has had opportunities to teach children about God through art. She also talks about her and her husband's journ...

Sarah&Darrell: Journey Through Infertility from 2021-02-11T07:00

In this episode Sarah and Darrell talk about their journey through infertility. They talk about ways they each processed the struggle, helpful things they did during it, and how they grew close...

Lisa&Craig: an International Adoption Story from 2021-02-04T07:00

Lisa and Craig, parents of 4 children, will share their story of how they adopted their third child from Siberia when she was a year and a half old. Their children are now grown adults.  Th...

Storytime: Share My Stuffies from 2021-01-28T07:00

This episode is a short story of why it's worth it to have children that was spurred by her son making a pretty accurate statement about being a parent.

Suzanne&John: Helping Your Kids Make Choices from 2021-01-21T07:00

This is a conversation with John and Suzanne, the parents of Rachel and Emily. Both of their daughters were heavily involved in lots of activities, but ultimately narrowing to Softball and Gymn...

Rachel&Emily: Supporting Your Child's Passions from 2021-01-14T07:00

This is a conversation with Rachel and Emily, two sisters. Both of these girls have quite a long list of accolades and accomplishments. Things like earning legit degrees from university of Texas...

Cayce&John: Foster Care from 2021-01-07T07:00

This is a conversation with Cayce and John who have followed God's direction in saying "yes" to foster care. They share their journey to get there, the challenges, the gifts and how it has impa...

Storytime: Is it enough? from 2020-12-31T07:00

This episode is a short reflection on Luke 2, and Mary and Joseph taking baby Jesus to the temple.

Stephanie&Mark: Setting Family Goals from 2020-12-17T07:00

Stephanie and Mark talk about how to have vision for your family, create goals, plan your families time and reflect back on what’s working and what’s not. There are lots of practical Ideas ...

Susan&Bubba: Legacy from 2020-12-10T07:00

This is episode is a conversation with a Granddad and his daughter. They talk about how to create meaningful connections with kids which includes FUN, an element of danger and some problem solv...

Grace&Minetta: Reading With Your Kids from 2020-12-03T07:00

This is a conversation with two retired librarians - Minetta and Grace. Minetta has grown children, grandkids, she loves books and she is also is an incredible storyteller - like she gets i...

Mary Flo: The Birds&The Bees from 2020-11-19T07:00

This episode is a conversation with Mary Flo, the founder of a resource called The Birds and the Bees. It’s a strategy for talking to your kids about their body and sex in a helpful and hea...

Storytime: The Walk from 2020-11-12T07:00

This episode is a short story about a time my mom showed me how to process through big decisions.

Ron: Serving as a Family from 2020-11-05T07:00

In this episode you will hear from Ron. He has 3 grown daughters and a son in elementary school. He talks about how he started building relationships with people that lived on the streets a...

Marcy&Jessica: Hospitality from 2020-10-29T07:00

On this episode Marcy and her daughter, Jessica talk all about hospitality. If you have ever been in Marcy or Jessica’s homes, you’ve experienced that sense of comfort, belonging and very g...

Leigh: Order and Organization from 2020-10-22T07:00

On this episode Leigh talks about the systems and processes she has in place to create order and organization in the home while also allowing her 4 kids to be kids. She shares how she keeps a h...

Correll&Robby: Remembering Kaitlin from 2020-10-15T07:00

Correll and Robby share their experience of parenting through the loss of their 16 daughter, Kaitlin. They share how they navigate life without her and the remarkable things that God has done th...

Kathy&Kendall: Supporting One Another from 2020-10-08T07:00

Kendall and Kathy have known each other for a long time, but their lives became a little more intertwined when Kendall had her first child. Since then Kathy has become a great source of sup...

Spiars Siblings: Grown Kids'Perspectives from 2020-10-01T07:00

On today's episode young adults Audrey, Austen, Aly Jo and Andrew talk about their parents. They talk about boundaries or rules their parents had when they were little that were frustrating or a...

Vicki: Pursuing Jesus from 2020-09-24T07:00

Vicki shares ways that she pursued Jesus when she her three children were little, and how her relationship with Jesus has grown over time. She was inspired by the movie War Room, when he...

Storytime: Mama Bird from 2020-09-17T07:00

This episode is a short story about a time that God used nature to speak to my weary soul.

Amanda&Blake: Working Together from 2020-09-10T07:00

Blake and Amanda, a dad and his daughter talk about their experiences of working together.  Blake founded a PR firm awhile ago and few years ago Amanda became the CEO. While family bus...

Joanna&Tim: Sibling Relationships from 2020-09-03T07:00

Joanna and Tim talk about how they raised their 4 kids - Audrey, Austen, Aly Jo and Andrew.  Two of their children are in the working world and two are in college. Anyone that knows the kid...

Susan&Michelle: Stay at Home Moms from 2020-08-27T07:00

Michelle and Susan, a mom and her daughter, share their unique experiences of being stay at home moms. Michelle and her husband, Tom, raised three children. Tom’s rigorous and demanding wor...

Brandi&Flor: Reset Families from 2020-08-20T07:00

This episode is actually the audio of a video recording from a sermon series at FBCR called Reset. Brandi and Flor talk about what God has done in the lives of their families during this intere...

Turner: Growing through Pain from 2020-08-13T07:00

Turner talks about her experience of being a mom of 4 kids, the South Tampa YoungLife Area Director and lessons learned from watching her mom fight through rheumatoid arthritis. She brings the...

Storytime: the MRI from 2020-08-06T07:00

Does the role of parenting ever feel overwhelming or too big of a job? Join the club. What if we were never meant to do it alone? Ivy shares about a time that parenting was challenging.

Brenda, Abby&Tori: Cultivating Confidence from 2020-07-30T07:00

In this conversation Brenda shares experiences she had with her two daughters, Tori and Abby, to help cultivate their independence and confidence. Tori and Abby talk about ways their mom encour...

Fred, Anne&Julie: Father and Daughters from 2020-07-23T07:00

Listen to the conversation with Fred, Anne and Julie. Fred and his wife, Mary raised 3 girls, and we discuss specific ways that Fred connected to his girls from babies through adulthood. There a...

Storytime: Jay Mama and Prayer from 2020-07-16T07:00

As I look back at my childhood I see how through the people around me God was planting truths deep inside. This episode includes a couple of childhood memories and one more recent experience th...

Kimberly&Kyle: Raising Boys from 2020-07-09T07:00

Kimberly and Kyle have raised 3 unique and awesome boys! On this episode we talk about what it was like when they were all little, and the things they wish they hadn't stressed about.

Shawn, Brett&Bri: An Adoption Story from 2020-07-02T07:00

Brett and Shawn talk honestly about the joys and challenges of adopting two children. Their adoption story includes open adoption and being white parents raising bi-racial children. Their daug...

Fran&Jim: Creativity in the Home from 2020-06-25T07:00

Fran and Jim talk about how they cultivate creativity in their home. While their girls are wired differently - one likes messes and the other likes lots of organization - they both enjoy findin...

Jett&Connor: Grown Kids'Perspectives from 2020-06-18T07:00

Jett and Connor are the incredible sons of Randy and Michelle who were featured in the last episode. They are well spoken and honest about their experiences growing up. Their parents were gene...

Michelle&Randy: Balancing Careers and Kids from 2020-06-11T07:00

Michelle and Randy have raised two boys while both have high pressure, demanding jobs. They talk about how they made the decision to both work outside of the home, and the choices they made when...