Brett and Erin Kunkle
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If you're a frequent listener, you know we say this a lot on the podcast: Social media and smart phones can be seriously harmful to kids. And it seems like the tide is finally turning! Recent news headlines have indicated that addictive social
Happy 4th of July! How are you and your family celebrating Independence Day? In today’s culture, it’s become controversial to love and celebrate the United States. But should that stop us from teaching our kids about Independence Day and Americ
What do Joel Osteen, Oprah, and the Law of Attraction all have in common? They are notorious proponents of a subtle and deceptive philosophy called New Thought that is linked to new-age beliefs. In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Christi
Will you be watching the presidential debate on June 27th? We are in an election year and presidential campaigns are already in full swing. This summer, the culture is handing us the perfect opportunity to model thoughtful political engagement
Okay, we don't actually want to destroy children's imaginations...in fact, we want to do the opposite. In a culture that discourages the development of healthy imaginations, we have to be intentional about fostering this in our children. In thi
Parents! What are you passionate about? Our kids enthusiasm for hobbies often mirrors our own. Whether you love sports, hunting, movies, or whatever it is, no doubt you want to teach your interests to your kids so they can share in your enthusi
Football star Harrison Butker's comments on motherhood have sparked intense reactions from the culture over the past few weeks. Many are denouncing his comments as sexist, calling him a bigot, and saying he demeaned women by promoting the vocat
The issue of abortion is a hotly contested political issue and therefore, many Christians are tempted to ignore and avoid it. However, the issues underlying the abortion debate have far-reaching consequences beyond abortion itself. What is a hu
A senior in high school…and pregnant?! That’s when God’s grace became so evident in Erin Kunkle’s life. At the 2024 MAVEN Coram Deo Conference in Florida, Erin talked about facing the reality of becoming a single teen mom months before her high
Parents struggle with how much to protect their kids from the difficulties of life, especially the passing of a loved one. When it comes to the reality of death, are our kids ready to confront the pain and suffering that accompanies it? The Kun
Should we even read the Old Testament to our kids? The Old Testament has some rough passages: genocide, sex, idol worship, etc. And it can raise some tough theological questions that we might not be prepared for. In this episode, Brett and Erin
Parents, what was our mantra from last week? That's right, make kids do hard things! In the last episode, we identified what coddling looks like, how it's become the modern parenting norm, and listed some examples in the Kunkle family of pushin
Coddling is a major problem in American culture. It might come with good intentions, but when we remove obstacles from our kids' lives, we can actually prevent them from learning the valuable lessons they need to grow into functional adults. In
Kids' sports aren't about winning or merely having fun! Nowhere else in our culture today is there a space where the virtues of humility, strength, and courage are nurtured in our kids the way they are in sports. In this episode, Brett and Erin
Kids' sports can take over life! The pressure and level of commitment in kids' sports seems higher than ever AND at younger ages. In this episode, Brett and Erin address a frequent question they get from parents across the country: How do I nav
How do we pass on the importance of Easter and the Resurrection of Christ to our kids? If they have questions or doubts, what's the best way we can respond? In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Mike Licona, a Christian apologist, academic
Our culture has created a false dichotomy in parenting. Pop parenting trends tend to focus either purely on emotions (what they call "the heart") or purely on outward actions (obedience). But as we examined in Part 1, these parenting strategies
Parents are told repeatedly that rules and discipline don't really change a child's heart AND that it's the heart which is the most important issue. Therefore, much of today's parenting advice can subtlety undermine the idea of strong rules, bo
In this special episode, we bring you the profound story and testimony of Emily Komoszewski, a young woman who tragically passed away in 2021. Shelley, Emily's mom, shared her daughter's story at the 2024 California MAVEN Conference where she r
How do we make sure our kids are trained in the Christian worldview? How do we look beyond the popular parenting or Sunday school trends? Recorded LIVE at the 2024 California MAVEN Conference, Brett and Erin chat with Christian apologist and co
Parents, have you ever asked your kid, "Hey, what do you think about work?" How would they respond? In the past 2 episodes, we've highlighted the struggle Gen Z is experiencing with work ethic and outlined a theology of work according to the Bi
Our theology should touch every single area of life. So, does your family have a theology of washing the dishes or mowing the lawn? Well, all of these flow from having a strong grasp of work's role in the Christian worldview: what work is and w
Do you remember when you got your first job? Odds are it wasn't super spectacular, but it did allow you to earn some spending money and taught you some essential skills. Studies are finding that Gen Z is struggling in the workforce with skills
Parents, do you need to "do better?" Popular parenting influencer BillyVSCO thinks so, ending each of his parenting videos with this mantra. He's one of hundreds of prominent social media voices offering parenting advice on everything from disc
How does Scripture define faith? Last week, we discussed some of the mistaken views of faith that are popular in the church today. In this episode, Brett and Erin explore 3 key Scriptures that help us accurately define faith, and equip you with
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