Parent Reform Podcast

Listen in on some teaching by Warren and Mary and the open discussion with a group of ladies on the subject of technology. This is the second part of that discussion specifically addressing children and technology.

Listen in on some teaching by Warren and Mary and the open discussion with a group of ladies on the subject of technology. This is the first part of that discussion specifically addressing women and technology. We will be airing the second half of that discussion next week as we address children and technology.

This special edition podcast is a "spoken word" created from the weaving of 80 Bible verses into a tapestry depicting the profound beauty and weight of God's creation - marriage, family, and the Christian home. If you need a bit of vision and inspiration for your marriage and home today, then listening will be time well spent.

Mary draws words of encouragement for mothers from a biblical account of profound worship recorded in the gospels.

Mary shares some heartfelt advice and encouragement for those struggling with deep discouragement and even depression. Her words are borne out of her own experiences and from counseling many moms during times when darkness has fallen.

In this episode, Mary shares a message she delivered at her daughter's graduation this week. In the book of Psalms, David described godly daughters as corner pillars in a palace. Mary uses that imagery in her exhortation. May this encourage you with your own (sooner than you think) graduates!

Mary asks a seemingly simple question, but one with far-reaching implications for you and your parenting. The root of your personal identification makes all the difference in how you navigate not only parenting, but also your marriage, home life, church life, and community life. Simply put - it is fundamental.

Investing 18 years of her adult life into raising preschoolers, Mary has certainly developed her own perspective on those years. In this episode, she shares some humorous statistics from mothering 8 preschoolers, but more importantly she shares some heartfelt exhortations to those of you with the privilege of raising and nurturing your own preschoolers.

When your home seems as chaotic and unruly as the open seas it may be time to turn your ship around. But be forewarned it will take effort and commitment for any major course correction! In this episode, Mary shares an intimate look at an actual mentoring dialog with a weary and desperate mom willing to humbly hear, heed, and work. Her family's story is one of an amazing transformation which will encourage and inspire you to make your own course correction.

The preschool years are some of the most important - like a foundation on which to build a life. As parents we should build our children's lifetime foundations deliberately and with care. In this episode, Warren combines a construction analogy with some biblical exhortations to encourage you in this most important phase of your child's development.

One thing we've learned is how important the little things are. Those little things mean a lot! Warren shares how through carefully observing our children in all the small and big moments we can gain many insights into their character that can help us train them up in the way in which they should go.

Two are better than one - or so they say. In spite of what we may see or feel about marriage, in this episode Warren applies biblical truths to reassert that indeed two are stronger than one, especially in the construct of marriage.

Have you ever wondered - How in the world can I find time with the Lord as a mom of young kids? Listen as Mary shares 5 practical and very doable tips for making God a priority in your busy life as a mom. You and your entire family will be blessed when you find time for finding God.

Warren tells the story of what he saw and overheard between a dad and his son while Christmas shopping in a big box craft store. Big truths drawn from a little moment.

The health of your marriage profoundly impacts the health of your children and your ability to parent them with effectiveness. Mary shares from her own marriage experience how the differences can be your strengths!

Warren uses a simple child training suggestion to explain how parents can teach significant life lessons to their children, prepare them for better obeying God's word, and for increasing harmony in the home.

Did you know you were made for warfare? Mary offers insights into this spiritual reality in hopes of lifting your estimation of the stakes in faithful parenting, especially from the perspective of motherhood.

Warren describes how parenting is urgent, yet we have no need to worry. Our children's childhood flies by, but when we're engaged there's plenty of time to do the job well - by God's grace and with his help.

Mary offers advice on mothering well for the glory of God in the form of her top 10 recommendations for young mothers.

Warren discusses the paradox of our hoping for spiritual growth in our children while at the same time sowing carnality into their hearts.