Christian Parent, Crazy World

May is mental health awareness month, and more families than ever are battling challenges in this area of health. Catherine and her special guest, Peyton Garland, dive deep into the topics of OCD, anxiety, and depression in this episode to offer unique insights, education, and encouragement to weary parents. Peyton has a powerful testimony of how God is using a mental health disorder in her life for her good and for His glory. Having dealt with obsessive compulsive thoughts since early childhood, Peyton breaks down the four primary types of “sticky thoughts” that people who battle OCD contend with. They are: Mental Thoughts & Taboo Rituals (a.k.a. Religious OCD) Symmetry Contamination Harm Peyton expertly navigates the detours and dead ends associated with these compulsive thoughts, and Catherine shares the victory she has experienced in her 17-year battle with clinical depression, highlighting the most dangerous prayer you can pray as a Christian! Along the way, these ladies offer hope while pointing families that deal with mental health disorders towards healing. Peyton Garland is an author and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was ranked on Kharis Publishing's 2021 Bestseller List. Meanwhile, Wipf & Stock recently released her second title: Tired, Hungry, & Kinda Faithful. Outside the writing world, Peyton is a pilot's wife, dog mom, and soon-to-be boy mom who loves reading WWII fiction and faithfully defending the Oxford comma. LINKS: Peyton’s website Peyton’s blog: Uncured & Okay Peyton’s Instagram & Facebook Pages BOOKS REFERENCED: Tired, Hungry, and Kinda Faithful: Where Exhaustion and Exile Meet God by Peyton Garland Not So By Myself: A safe space where God doesn’t fix the loneliness but sits with you instead by Peyton Garland The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn (day 191) ARTICLES REFERENCED: “To the Mama with a Mental Health Disorder” by Peyton Garland “A Few Not So Stereotypical Thoughts on OCD” by Peyton Garland “What I Wish People Knew about Mental Illness” by Catherine Segars “What I Wish People with Mental Illness Knew” by Catherine Segars SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Psalm 40:1-3 2 Corinthians 10:5 1 Timothy 2:7 Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Catherine continues her riveting conversation Blake Howard, the committed church kid raised in a Christian home who struggled with same sex attraction from a very young age. Then, tragically, Blake was molested and bullied in school for acting gay. So after high school, he became gay. He was also addicted to drugs and was doing drag to receive the love and affirmation that his heart longed for. Blake shares this part of his testimony in Episode 59. Now you will hear the rest of the story… as Paul Harvey used to say. You will hear about Blake’s dramatic alter-call conversion to belief in Christ, his deliverance from drug addiction through the power of the Holy Spirit, and his continued struggle with homosexuality and eventual complete submission to Christ in that area of his life. You’ll also hear about his marriage and parenting and how he came to be a minister. It is an incredible story! And along the way, you will get some priceless, hard-earned advice on how to walk in relationship with the people in your life who struggle with same sex attraction and gender dysphoria… all from a guy who knows exactly what they need because he’s been there. Blake Howard is the Associate Pastor & Creative Director at Xtreme Harvest Church in San Antonio, TX. Blake graduated from Ramp School of Ministry in Hamilton, AL. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. LINKS: Blake’s Instagram & Facebook Pages BOOK REFERENCED: From Mascara to Manhood by Benjamin Blake Howard Gay Awareness: Discovering the Heart of the Father and the Mind of Christ on Sexuality by Landon Schott SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Romans 5:8-10 OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: Episode 59: How Does a Committed Church Kid Become a Drag Queen? RELATED PODCASTS WITH BLAKE HOWARD: Red Pilled America, Episode 149: Bondage, February 10, 2023 Allie Beth Stuckey, Episode 748: From Drag Queen & Drug Dealer to Jesus Follower CPCW Series on Sexuality: Episode 45: How Do We Help Our Kids to Understand Biblical Sexuality? Episode 46: How to Talk to Your Kids about Biblical Sexuality Episode 47: What is Our Culture Teaching Kids about Sexuality Episode 48: How Our Culture is Distorting Sexuality and Harming Children RELATED ARTICLES “Understanding Biblical Sexuality and How To Talk about It with Your Children” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars “What Culture Is Teaching Our Kids about Sexuality: 7 Ways to Respond” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We've all heard the story of a kid in the church youth group who is now on a destructive path. Many parents are living this story. Sometimes the lessons we teach our kids don’t stick. The faith we hand down doesn’t become their own. They have outside influences that erode the foundation that us parents seek so diligently to build. In this episode, Catherine shares a cautionary tale of a young man who was raised in the church, in the Bible belt, and yet he chose a very destructive path. Blake Howard found love and affirmation under layers of make-up and pounds fake body parts. There are a lot of lessons that parents can learn from his story. Catherine and Blake discuss: Why we need to talk to our kids about sex early, and how to go about that. The effects of bullying on kids who are struggling in the area of sexuality. How the church often reinforces unhealthy ideas about gender. How to help our kids understand masculinity and femininity. The effects of worldly affirmation. Along the way, you will see how a church kid can slowly descend into a life of sexual confusion and gender dysphoria, all from a guy who has been there and has a lot of wisdom to offer. And while today’s tale is tragic, in the very next episode you will hear how this same young man went from being a drag queen to being a minister of the Gospel. Only God could write a story like that! Blake Howard is the Associate Pastor & Creative Director at Xtreme Harvest Church in San Antonio, TX. Blake graduated from Ramp School of Ministry in Hamilton, AL. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. Episode Links: Blake’s Instagram & Facebook Pages BOOK REFERENCED: From Mascara to Manhood by Benjamin Blake Howard God’s Design for Sex Series (4 books) by Stan & Brenna Jones PODCASTS REFERENCED: Red Pilled America, Episode 149: Bondage, February 10, 2023 Allie Beth Stuckey, Episode 748: From Drag Queen & Drug Dealer to Jesus Follower CPCW Series on Sexuality: Episode 45: How Do We Help Our Kids to Understand Biblical Sexuality? Episode 46: How to Talk to Your Kids about Biblical Sexuality Episode 47: What is Our Culture Teaching Kids about Sexuality Episode 48: How Our Culture is Distorting Sexuality and Harming Children ARTICLES REFERENCED: “Understanding Biblical Sexuality and How To Talk about It with Your Children” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars “What Culture Is Teaching Our Kids about Sexuality: 7 Ways to Respond” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our culture is selling a pack of lies to the next generation. Are your kids buying? Joining Catherine again in this episode is Elizabeth Urbanowicz, creator of Foundation Worldview, a Christian worldview curriculum for kids ages 14 to 4. Elizabeth has distilled the catalog of cultural falsehoods into a best-of list containing the top seven most prevalent lies being sold to our kids. They are: If I feel it, it must be true. Follow your heart. Love is affirming everything we feel. Faith is the opposite of knowledge. Humans are the products of blind, unguided evolution. You are the one you’ve been waiting for. A good God wouldn’t judge. In this episode, Catherine and Elizabeth break down each lie and offer ways that you can teach your children to recognize them, reject them, and stand for what is true. We’ve got to know what these lies are if we want to help our kids not to fall for them. Elizabeth Urbanowicz holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Elizabeth created Foundation Worldview to equip Christian parents with the resources they need to train children to soundly interpret Scripture, carefully evaluate every idea they encounter, and understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth firmly believes that the Christian youth exodus can be a thing of the past. When kids are equipped to soundly interpret Scripture, they will quickly develop a biblical worldview. And when kids are taught to think well, they can carefully evaluate the messages they are exposed to each day. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. COUPON CODE: Use the coupon code “CPCW10” to get $10 off any family license with Foundation Worldview. STUDIES & QUOTES: Lord Acton Quote: “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Ligonier Ministries Bi-annual State of Theology Report Richard Dawkins’ quote from The Blind Watchmaker SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Jeremiah 17:9 Psalm 52:5-8 1 Corinthians 15:14 Matthew 11:1-6 Mark 12:30 Hebrews 11:1 To receive my free Scripture songs including Psalm 52:5-8, subscribe HERE. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mama Bear Apologetics The Discovery Institute The Gospel Project by Lifeway Dr. Stephen Meyer, Signature in the Cell Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What type of mindset makes us vulnerable to chronic stress, anxiety & depression? When you are stressed, what automatic coping mechanisms have you adopted that don’t help, but diminish your wellness? What holds you back from getting the rest that you need when you’re stressed? In this episode from Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast (another free show from LifeAudio), soul care coach Bonnie shares how to ditch mindsets that keep you stuck in anxiety, worry, and stress and what you can do to stop the stress, when you need it most. This episode will help you let go of unhealthy thinking patterns and replace them with a healthy biblical mindset to create a new rhythm to stop the stress cycle. DISCOVER MORE EPISODES OF BREATHE: THE STRESS LESS PODCAST FROM BONNIE GRAY: Is Self-Care or Soul-Care Selfish or Unspiritual? - https://apple.co/40lhHxb / https://spoti.fi/3FIg305 How to Stop Numbing Your Emotions & Stop Negative Self-Talk with Jesus - https://apple.co/405mcvz / https://spoti.fi/3Z2b0hP Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You - https://apple.co/3FHsQA5 / https://spoti.fi/3ZWQb8R LINKS & RESOURCES: Take the Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you’re missing most to flourish with God’s peace and joy in your life. Grab Bonnie’s new book to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Join the FREE Breathe Wellness Book Club to tackle for areas of wellbeing: emotional, physical, spiritual, and social wellness at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Get 4 LIVE sessions + community support! Want scientific articles mentioned in today’s show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray Website: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Christian worldview is challenged like never before in American culture. With a majority of kids leaving the faith after they leave the nest, Christian parents need to prioritize establishing a biblical worldview in the lives of our children. Our kids can’t keep what they don’t own, and they can’t own what they haven't received. But how do we teach our kids the Christian worldview? What foundational principles need to be covered and how do we break it down for young minds to grasp? Catherine’s guest in this episode is an expert at teaching the Christian worldview to children. Elizabeth Urbanowicz holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Several years into her teaching experience, Elizabeth realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding materials that effectively met this need, she created a curriculum that did. Foundation Worldview exists to equip Christian parents with the resources they need to train children to soundly interpret Scripture, carefully evaluate every idea they encounter, and understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth firmly believes that the Christian youth exodus can be a thing of the past. When kids are equipped to soundly interpret Scripture, they will quickly develop a biblical worldview. When kids are taught to think well, they can carefully evaluate the messages they are exposed to each day. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. COUPON CODE: Use the coupon code “CPCW10” to get $10 off any family license with Foundation Worldview. CPCW WORLDVIEW SERIES REFERENCED: EPISODE 6: 5 Reasons You Should Teach Your Kids about Other Worldviews EPISODE 7: What Worldviews Are Competing with Your Kids Faith? EPISODE 8: What Sets the Christian Worldview Apart from Other Worldviews? EPISODE 9: How Does the Christian Worldview Create a World We All Want To Live In RESOURCES MENTIONED: “Only 4 Percent of Gen Z Have a Biblical Worldview”, Impact 360/Barna Research “Atheism Doubles Among Gen Z”, Barna Research “Do We Live in a Post-Modern Society?”, William Lane Craig SCRIPTURE MENTIONED: John 18:37 John 14:6 John 1:1 Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There is no greater discipline that we can teach our children than the daily practice of prayer. Communing with our heavenly Father is the lifeblood of our faith. But how do we teach our kids to pray? Catherine wraps up this series on Gen Z by exploring that question. Joining Catherine to discuss this vital topic is Erica Renaud, author of the brand new book Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer. In addition to being a captivating speaker and writer, Erica is a mother five kids ages 18 to 6, and she is passionate about prayer. Together, Catherine and Erica investigate what prayer is, why we pray, what prayer accomplishes, how to prepare for prayer, and how to respond when our prayers aren’t answered the way we hoped—all using terminology that your kids can understand. Their conversation is insightful, practical, encouraging, enlightening, and refreshing. You don’t have to be an expert on prayer to teach your children how to pray... so breathe a sigh of relief, moms and dads! You just have to be willing to guide your kids on a journey to engage with God. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: EPISODE 55: “The 5 Greatest Cultural Challenges Facing Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow EPISODE 54: “5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow EPISODE 53: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che RESOURCES MENTIONED: Erica’s Website Erica’s Book: Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer Erica’s Instagram and Facebook Pages EPISODES ON PRAYER MENTIONED EPISODE 13: “4 Types of Prayer Every Believer Should Know” EPISODE 14: “How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer” EPISODE 15: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer?” BOOKS MENTIONED: Watchman Nee: Let Us Pray Watchman Nee: The Prayer and Ministry of the Church SCRIPTURE MENTIONED: 2 Chronicles 2:9 Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Every generation has faced challenges from the culture, but the intensity and ferocity of the challenges facing Gen Z is new. These challenges are pummeling the next generation like waves, one after another after another. What are the cultural waves facing Gen Z? We can’t respond to them if we don’t know what they are. Joining Catherine again to discuss these cultural waves is Dr. Jonathan Morrow, the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. An adjunct professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University, Jonathan has authored several books on apologetics and resides near Atlanta with his wife of 20 years and three kids. In this episode, Jonathan dives deep into his area of expertise to illuminate and connect these cultural waves. They are: Scientism Relativism Tribalism Sexual Revolution 2.0 Progressive Christianity Each successive wave builds on the one that precedes it. Understanding these waves will help parents, grandparents, mentors, and guides of Gen Z to better equip and disciple them. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: EPISODE 54: “5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow EPISODE 53: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jonathan Morrow’s website Impact 360 Institute BOOKS & ARTICLES MENTIONED: The Magician’s Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society by John G. West The “A Study Has Found…” Fallacy by Martin Cothran BOOKS BY JONATHAN MORROW: Welcome to College: A Christ-Followers Guide for the Journey Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority Is God Just a Human Invention?: And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by New Atheists Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The gap between generations has never been greater. Understanding the unique aspects and challenges of Gen Z is vital if we want to reach this generation with the truth of the Christian worldview. How well are we doing? Recent statistics show that half of Gen Z children raised in the church are leaving the faith after they leave the nest, and recent research from Barna shows that only 4% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview. How do you disciple them? How do you relate? What obstacles do they face and how can you teach them to pray? To answer those questions, Catherine launched a new 4-part series on Gen Z. Joining her for the second installment is Dr. Jonathan Morrow, the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. An adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University, Jonathan has authored several books on apologetics and resides near Atlanta with his wife of 20 years and three kids. In this episode, Jonathan helps bridge the gap to Gen Z by sharing five things that every parent needs to know about this generation. OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: EPISODE 54: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jonathan’s website Impact 360 Institute BOOKS BY JONATHAN MORROW: Welcome to College: A Christ-Followers Guide for the Journey Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority Is God Just a Human Invention?: And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by New Atheists GUIDES MENTIONED: Gen Z: The Culture, Beliefs, and Motivations Shaping This Generation (Volume 1) Gen Z: Caring for Young Souls and Cultivating Resilience (Volume 2) RESEARCH: Barna Research: “Only 4 Percent of Gen Z Have a Biblical Worldview” OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED: EPISODE 48: “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide?” EPISODE 49: “What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide?” *Note that in this interview I said “Hawkins and Dickens.” I meant to say “Hitchens and Dawkins.” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Raising the next generation presents some very unique challenges. Recent statistics show that half of Gen Z children raised in the church are leaving the faith after they leave the nest. And recent research from Barna shows that only 4% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview. How do you disciple them? How do you relate? What obstacles do they face and how can you teach them to pray? Catherine and her guests will answer all of those questions in this new 4-part series on Gen Z. Joining her for the premier episode of this series is special guest Dana Che, marriage coach and host of Real Relationship Talk, a podcast that delivers authentic, inspirational relationship advice for your most intimate relationships. Dana, a mother of four Gen Z’rs, shares her relationship expertise and hard-earned advice on how to disciple the next generation through everyday conversations with your kids. She shows us how to make an infinite God relatable to our little ones while engaging our teens and adult children through the challenges all around them. This episode is chocked full of practical advice, wisdom from a wealth of experience, and a lot of laughter as these two mamas get real about discipling Gen Z. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dana Che’s podcast and website: https://realrelationshiptalk.com/; https://danache.com/ Statistics on Gen Z: 4% have a Biblical worldview: https://bit.ly/2EKn7bM Most leave the faith: https://bit.ly/3XhCXSH “Unashamed” by LeCrae: https://bit.ly/3ZEB2JD SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Deuteronomy 11:18-21Psalm 103:7Hebrews 11:25Deuteronomy 30:19Psalm 103:14 Follow Catherine at her website and on Instagram and Facebook. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How can you eat better, sleep better, exercise better, work better, play better, spend better, save better, serve better, worship better, and pray better? Those are very good questions to ask at the beginning of a new year. But how can you improve your relationship with your kids this year? Now that’s a question to put at the top of the list. In this special New Year’s episode, Catherine specifically talks about how we can improve our relationships with our kids. CPCW spends a lot of time counteracting the onslaught of secular ideology and theology that is coming against our children in an attempt to subvert their faith, and that is critically important work for us to do. But we can’t really help our kids with those ideas if we don’t have a solid relationship with them to start with. So this episode is all about improving our relationship with our kids. Catherine offers 12 ways that you could do that—including the question every parent needs to ask their child—to provide a great way to start off the new year in our families. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. LINKS: Scripture list to pray over children: https://catherinesegars.com/ EPISODES REFERENCED: Episode 22: “13 Ways To Be a Better Parent in 2022” https://bit.ly/3G5Ng58 Episode 13: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3C8NVRR Episode 14: “How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3i4MNYI Episode 15: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3CewNKN Episode 37: “7 Ways To Bless Your Kids with Words” https://bit.ly/3WwN4mi Episode 49: “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3Z2zwjY Episode 50: “What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3WALZtP GAMES REFERENCED: Apples to Apples: https://amzn.to/3Z3f5Dy Settlers of Catan: https://amzn.to/3VBilmL Rummikub: https://amzn.to/3YYYMb1 Lost Cities: https://amzn.to/3FY4H7y Other Game Recommendations: For families: Do You Really Know Your Child? https://amzn.to/3CcsBez For couples: The Date Deck https://amzn.to/3IdPrWR Bob Ross Stuffed Doll: https://amzn.to/3WVOoip BOOK REFERENCED: “Praying God’s Word” by Beth Moore: https://bit.ly/3VA1fWu SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Numbers 6:24-26 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Finding worthwhile holiday entertainment is quite a challenge these days. A recent list of “The Top 100 Christmas Movies of All Time” on Rotten Tomatoes placed a movie called “Tangerine” at number 4. Brace yourself for the description: “After hearing that her boyfriend/pimp cheated on her while she was in jail, a transgender sex worker and her best friend set out to find him and teach him and his new lover a lesson.” According to the largest movie review website in the world, this is the fourth-best Christmas movie OF ALL TIME. What exactly transgendered prostitution and revenge have to do with the birth of our Lord is unclear, but parents are certainly struggling to find family-friendly entertainment when this is what the film industry celebrates. In this episode, Catherine offers five wholesome, family-centered Christmas movies for your viewing pleasure this holiday season. She has a recommendation for the kids, the guys, the girls, the couples, and the whole family. Several of them have a strong Christian theme, and they are all off the beaten path making them truly “fresh.” Merry Christmas from CPCW! To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. Links: “The 100 Best Christmas Movies of All Time” according to Rotten Tomatos: https://bit.ly/3YulRlI CATHERINE’S KIDS’ PICK: “Journey to the Christmas Star” https://amzn.to/3FBOFQC CATHERINE’S GUY’S PICK: “Joyeux Noel” (Merry Christmas) https://amzn.to/3V2T84p CATHERINE’S GIRL’S PICK: “The Christmas Candle” https://amzn.to/3HSZdxg CATHERINE’S DATE NIGHT PICK: “The Family Man” https://amzn.to/3uWxDYs CATHERINE’S FAMILY PICK: “The Nativity Story” https://amzn.to/3Wom0Fp Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Baptism is an important part of being a Christian, regardless of your theological tradition. However, we can’t all seem to agree upon exactly how we’re supposed to do it. In this special episode, Catherine provides a special preview of Kainos Project, another podcast on the LifeAudio podcast network that's perfect for parents! Every week, hosts Dale and Tamara Chamberlain help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings. Tune in to hear Dale and Tamara discuss the different traditions and beliefs surrounding baptism in the western Church, where they find their scriptural support, and how these views affect our faith and theology overall. LISTEN & FOLLOW KAINOS PROJECT: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJiWebsite: https://kainosproject.com/podcasts Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States? Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful 16-year-old varsity cheerleader whose secret battle with anxiety led her to take a gun, point it at her chest, and pull the trigger. Only 1% of people with self-inflicted gunshot wounds survive. Emma is in that 1%. She is an absolute miracle and an inspiration. Joining Catherine and Emma for this vital conversation is Jennifer Ellers, a Christian counselor, crisis responder, and trainer. Jennifer has authored a course on youth suicide and is an instructor of the American Association of Christian Counselor’s Hope-Focused 3-R Suicide Program. In Episode 49, part one of this series, Jennifer discussed the explosion of suicides occurring in very young children and shared the signs we should look for in kids under the age of twelve as Emma shared her journey leading up to the day that she attempted to end her life. This episode, part two of that interview, picks up just after Emma pulled the trigger. It focuses on the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects of suicide, the signs we should look for in older children, specific steps we can take to prevent suicide, and Emma’s recovery. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 2019 study revealed that 8.9% of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past twelve months. There has been a 33% increase in suicides since 1999. Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death in young people. Look for Catherine’s upcoming article on youth suicide to see all the signs parents should look for in their children and recommendations on how to prevent suicide in your family. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. Links: Other Episodes in this Series: Episode 49 – “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide? Emma Benoit Interview (Part One)” https://bit.ly/3uNfKuV Suicide prevention hotline: call or text 988. (This 3-digit code, launched in July of 2022, will connect you to the national suicide hotline.) “My Ascension” the documentary: www.myascension.us Emma Benoit/My Ascension Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/myascension American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Study: https://bit.ly/3uoWLqz Kevin Hine’s story: https://bit.ly/3XOpfr8 Kevin Hines’ website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States? Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful 16-year-old varsity cheerleader whose secret battle with anxiety led her to take a gun, point it at her chest, and pull the trigger. Only 1% of people with self-inflicted gunshot wounds survive. Emma is in that 1%. She is an absolute miracle and an inspiration.According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 2019 study revealed that 8.9% of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past twelve months. There has been a 33% increase in suicides since 1999. Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death in young people. Joining Catherine and Emma for this vital conversation is Jennifer Ellers, a Christian counselor, crisis responder, and trainer. Jennifer has authored a course on youth suicide and is an instructor of the American Association of Christian Counselor’s Hope-Focused 3-R Suicide Program.In this episode (part one), Jennifer shares the signs we should look for in younger children (under the age of twelve) who are contemplating suicide as Emma share’s her journey leading up to the day that she attempted to end her life.Next week’s episode (part two) will focus on the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects of suicide, the signs we should look for in older children, specific steps we can take to prevent suicide, and Emma’s recovery.Look for Catherine’s upcoming article on youth suicide to learn all the signs parents should look for in their children and recommendations on how to prevent suicide in your family.SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE:Simply call or text 988. This 3-digit code, launched in July of 2022, will connect you to the national suicide hotline.RESOURCES MENTIONED: “My Ascension” the documentary: www.myascension.us Emma Benoit/My Ascension Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/myascension American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Study: https://bit.ly/3uoWLqz Kevin Hine’s story: https://bit.ly/3XOpfr8 Kevine Hines’ website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Just mentioning God’s plan for our sexuality has become hate speech these days. How did that happen? That question is answered as Catherine concludes this series on sexuality by discussing the overarching narratives that are competing with the Biblical view on sexuality. Also addressed is the sinister agenda taking place in our nation’s hospitals where children are being maimed in transitional surgeries disguised as “gender affirming care.” Joining Catherine again is Erin Barry, an author, speaker, counselor, and educational consultant. Erin has a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling, and is working on her doctorate in Christian counseling with an emphasis on the topic of sexuality. Erin and her husband Brett are founders of The Home Educated Mind, a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing materials and support for Christian parents. As parents, we need to be proactive about discussing sexuality with our children because the world is selling them a message that is physically, spiritually, and mentally toxic. Our culture’s view on sexuality will destroy our kids’ relationships, their God-given purpose, and their God-given bodies. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website. OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 45—How Do We Help Our Kids Understand Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3UwaI0H Episode 46—How Do We Talk To Our Kids about Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3E4slzvEpisode 47—What Is Our Culture Teaching Our Kids about Sexuality?: https://bit.ly/3UPj8Rd RESOURCES MENTIONED:Erin Barry’s website: https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/.“Strange New World” by Carl Trueman: https://bit.ly/3WVGWoj.“Love Your Neighbor Enough to Speak the Truth: A Response to Jen Hatmaker,” by Rosaria Butterfield: https://bit.ly/3DZCJY9.“Tucker Carlson: Hospitals Are Mutilating Children,” https://fxn.ws/3E2zrTV.“Matt Walsh Investigates Nashville Gender Clinics,” https://bit.ly/3g4wAly.“Long-term follow-up of transsexual persons undergoing sex reassignment surgery: cohort study in Sweden,” National Library of Medicine: https://bit.ly/3O0He9f. “Tavistock clinic to be sued by 1,000 families,” The Christian Institute: https://bit.ly/3Es40Ut. “Tavistock transgender clinic could face mass legal action ‘from 1,000 families of children who claim they were rushed into taking life-altering puberty blockers’…” The Daily Mail: https://bit.ly/3fYq0wR.“Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” by Abigail Shrier: https://bit.ly/3TSF2mm Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Biblical sexuality and cultural sexuality are diametrically opposed to one another. Our kids are neck deep in a culture that says everything the Bible teaches on sexuality is not only wrong but oppressive, divisive, and hateful.As parents, we need to know what our culture is saying about sexuality. We must know where these ideas are coming from and how to talk to our kids about it.In part 3 of a 4-part series on sexuality, Catherine and her guest break down our culture’s definition of sexuality starting with the philosophical roots and ending with the barbaric fruits.Joining her again is Erin Barry, an author, speaker, counselor, and educational consultant. Erin has a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling, and is working on her doctorate in Christian counseling with an emphasis on the topic of sexuality. Erin and her husband Brett are founders of The Home Educated Mind, a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing materials and support for Christian parents.You can find Erin's resources at: https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/.OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 45 - How Do We Help Our Kids Understand Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3E1NtW0.Episode 46- How To Talk To Your Kids about Biblical Sexuality: https://bit.ly/3GkPWxcRESOURCES MENTIONED:Axis.org—Connecting parents, teens, & Jesus in a disconnected world: https://axis.org/ “Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends” by Mark Yarhouse: https://bit.ly/3DDVAYs “The Difference between Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” by Cydney Adams (Brendan Jordan quote) https://cbsn.ws/2ICWKWA “Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality” by Nancy R. Pearcey: https://bit.ly/3DwBAac “Transgressive,” Tucker Carlson: https://bit.ly/3UrhfK5 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni quotes G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3UoSDBS Full Quote from G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3WwY2Zn Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Some topics that CPCW covers are relevant to lot of parents and a lot of kids, but the topic of sexuality is relevant to ALL parents and ALL kids. We cannot escape this issue in our families and our friendship circles. So who defines our sexuality? Our celebrities, our politicians, our teachers and school administrators, our friends, our feelings… or God. If we want to call ourselves Christ followers, the answer to that question must be God because He designed our sexuality. And the parameters He places around it in His Word are not there to oppress us and deny our authentic selves. Those parameters exist to bless us and to bring us freedom. In part 2 of a 4-part series on sexuality, Catherine discusses the loving parameters that God places around our sexuality to protect us and how can we communicate Biblical sexuality to our kids. Joining her again is Erin Barry, an author, speaker, counselor, and educational consultant. Erin has a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling, and is working on her doctorate in Christian counseling with an emphasis on the topic of sexuality. Erin and her husband Brett are founders of The Home Educated Mind, a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing materials and support for Christian parents.You can find Erin's resources at: https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/.RESOURCES REFERENCED AND CONSULTED:“Holy Sexuality” by Christopher Yuan: https://bit.ly/3WhzyDl “God and the Gay Christian” by Matthew Vines: https://amzn.to/3DJmnUC “Assessing God and the Gay Christian” by Joe Dallas:Part 1: https://bit.ly/3SQu0g4 Part 2: https://bit.ly/3Fzjw1I “Love Your Neighbor Enough to Speak the Truth” (a Response to Jen Hatmaker) by Rosaria Butterfield: https://bit.ly/3feulM8 “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” by Abigail Shrier: https://bit.ly/3TSF2mm BOOKS ON DISCUSSING BIBLICAL SEXUALITY WITH YOUR KIDS: “How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual Character” by Stan and Brenna Jones: https://amzn.to/3TfV8oV“The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality” by Luke Gilkerson: https://amzn.to/3ztXtpc SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Genesis 1:27-28John 3:17Leviticus 18:22, 20:131 Corinthians 6:11 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Your kids cannot go into a public restroom these days, turn on the television, go to school, or play high school or collegiate sports without being confronted with the question of sexuality. Who defines it? Our politicians, our celebrities, our educators, our feelings… or God? This is the most relevant cultural issue of our day. The question of sexuality goes to the very core of who we are as human beings. Are we made in our own image according to our own feelings, or are we made in God’s image according to His design?In this first episode of a four-part series on sexuality, Catherine digs into what God has to say about our sexuality. We need to be having discussions with our kids about this topic because the world is. Our voice needs to be a trusted source of truth for our kids to navigate the dangerous secular landmine of their sexual identity. Joining Catherine for this vitally important discussion is Erin Barry, an author, speaker, counselor, and educational consultant. Erin has an M.A. in counseling and works professionally as both a counselor and consultant, and she is working on her doctorate in counseling where she is specializing in the field of sexuality. Erin and her husband Brett have founded the “The Home Educated Mind,” a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing materials and support for Christian parents. You can find Erin's resources at: https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/.RESOURCES REFERENCED AND CONSULTED:Books:“Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been,” by Jackie Hill Perry: https://bit.ly/3SwayoR “Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design” by Hillary Morgan Ferrer: https://bit.ly/3DqYssE Articles:“Why We Should Reconsider What the Bible Really Says about Women in Ministry,” by Catherine Segars: https://bit.ly/3W5ZNg6“Does Scripture Oppress of Liberate Women?” by Catherine Segars: https://bit.ly/3z7N9mC SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Gen. 1:27-28Micah 6:4 Judges 4Song of Solomon 1:2CONTACT:To find out more about Erin Barry and HOME (The Home Educated Mind), visit http://thehomeeducatedmind.com/ or email Erin at [email protected]. You can contact Catherine by email at [email protected], Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/?hl=en, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Sometimes we can feel like the walking wounded in the church. Some people will jump from church to church trying to forget their wounds. Others will leave the church altogether. The injuries we incur in these close quarters can follow us around for a lifetime if we let them.In this episode, Catherine talks about the wounds that can happen when we walk closely with other believers in the church. She also reveals the central role that the church plays in our lives as believers and in the world, because knowing that divine design helps us to stay planted when we are tempted to leave. Then Catherine offers FOUR STEPS you can take when you or your kids have been wounded in the church. When we realize how important the church is for our individual purpose in life, we can make sense of why we get wounded there. The answer isn’t remaining a Christian casualty. The answer is finding healing through God in the church.PODCASTS MENTIONED:“The Rise and Fall of Mars Hills” podcast by Christianity Today: https://bit.ly/3rHu0E9 Episode 43: “Why Does Abuse Happen in the Church?” https://bit.ly/3ROe4KZ Episode 17: “How To Discover Your Purpose in Life” https://bit.ly/3MhPq46 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Mark Driscoll quote: https://bit.ly/3egfUXl “Abuse in the SBC: Why It Happened and Where We Find Hope” https://bit.ly/3SOTbAC “Driven by Eternity” by John Bevere: https://bit.ly/3rFeCYS “When Narcissism Comes to Church” by Dr. Chuck DeGroat: https://bit.ly/3ekBolQ “When Godly People Do Ungodly Things” by Beth Moore: https://bit.ly/3TaZOwG “Bait of Satan” by John Bevere: https://bit.ly/3ROfhC1 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Psalm 92:12-13Hebrews 10:25Matthew 16:18 Ephesians 2:19-22Isaiah 61:3 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Abuse in the church is hard to understand ourselves, much less to explain to our kids. But we need to have these conversations. CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD focusses on topics that can build our kid’s faith or tear it down. This is most certainly one of those dangerous topics that can tear down their faith as they get older, causing them to leave the church and Christianity altogether.Why does this happen?In this episode, Catherine looks at an underlying root cause, and then she points us towards we want and need to offer to our kids—that is hope and healing.RESOURCES CITED:“Growing Home Together” Podcast with Rob and Joanna Teigen: https://www.lifeaudio.com/growing-home-together-podcast/ ARTICLES CITED:“Abuse in the SBC: Why It Happened and Where We Find Hope,” https://bit.ly/3BGWbrh “The Ugly Truth the MacArthur/Moore Controversy Reveals,” https://bit.ly/3LEKdTI“Southern Baptist Convention Leaders Mishandled Sexual Abuse Allegations, Report Says,” https://cnn.it/3ff5fw4 ARTICLES/SOURCES REFERENCED: Beth Moore Leaving the SBC: https://bit.ly/3fitKs6“Ravi Zacharias Hid Hundreds of Pictures of Women, Abuse During Massages, and a Rape Allegation,” https://bit.ly/3f65Ccb“Bombshell ‘Hillsong’ doc details sex scandals that battered celeb megachurch,” https://bit.ly/3DO12d2“Sexual Harassment Went Unchecked at Christianity Today,” https://bit.ly/3Se9cQn“Misconduct allegations against Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels are credible, independent report finds,” https://wapo.st/3UDcezi“The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” Podcast, https://bit.ly/3LNF8bW“John MacArthur’s Church Supported Convicted Child Abuser & Pedophile, Records Show,” https://bit.ly/3LELfPALord Acton’s Quotes: https://bit.ly/3LISBkY“Are Parents Being Tagged As ‘Domestic Terrorists’ by the FBI? Justice Department Needs to Show Its Cards,” https://herit.ag/3fiwOEBSCRIPTURES CITED: John 17:1-2Genesis 11:6Psalm 82:3Isaiah 1:17Matthew 23:27-28 2 Corinthians 5:10 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Being under the scrutiny of a fellow believer is such a painful place to be. And when someone judges our kids, we often feel it more than they do. If we don’t deal with the judgements of others properly, the wounds can lead us and our kids away from the body of Christ and from the faith.Judging is going to happen in the church, and as we have learned in this series, that is by design. We are supposed to keep one another accountable, and we need to respond properly.Catherine gives the most practical advice yet in this final episode on judging by properly defining the criteria of a Godly judgement. Then Catherine show us how to respond when we are judged. SCRIPTURES CITED IN THIS SERIES:Hebrews 4:12-131 Corinthians 5:1-13Psalm 139:23-24Psalm 51:10-12Proverbs 27:6Galatians 2:11—212 Peter 3:15Luke 23:34OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 39: Have You Ever Been Judged by Other Christians? https://bit.ly/3BfoQVn Episode 40: Is It Ever Right to Judge Others? https://bit.ly/3ekZs7M Episode 41: Six Problems When We Encounter When It Comes to Judging https://bit.ly/3Dgb7yY Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As parents, we have to judge the actions of our kids. And we live in families, neighborhoods, communities, and churches where we hold each other accountable. So sometimes that requires us to assess the actions of other people. (Especially the little people who live with us.) We have to consider the fruit in people’s lives, as Jesus said to do. And they have to do that with us as well.But in that process, there can be some problems. If not done properly, judging can create wounds in our lives and in the lives of our kids. We want to avoid these pitfalls, so we need to address them head on.In this episode, Catherine continues in a series on judging by discussing the problems we encounter when it comes to examining the lives of others. They are:1. Judging the motive, not the action.2. Adding to God’s standard.3. Judging without love.4. Judging with grace.5. Thinking that stating God’s standard is judging.6. Not judging at all.Knowing these difficulties can help us to avoid some serious spiritual hazards and heal from relationship wounds.SCRIPTURES CITED:Matthew 7:1-31 Corinthians 5:9-13Luke 19:11-12Psalm 103:12John 8:1-11EPISODES CITED:Episode 11: What Does It Mean to Speak the Truth in Love? https://bit.ly/3q9xYom OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 39: Have You Ever Been Judged by Other Christians? https://bit.ly/3BfoQVn Episode 40: Is It Ever Right to Judge Others? https://bit.ly/3ekZs7M Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Some would say that it’s never right to judge another person. Others say that it is. So which is it? At some point in our Christian walk, we are going to be judged by other believers, and so will our kids. It is important that we know what Scripture says about this issue.In this episode, Catherine continues in a series on judging by examining what the Bible has to say on this critical topic. Everyone knows Christ’s instruction to “judge not lest ye be judged,” but most people don’t know that just after these words, Jesus told us to examine the fruit coming from the lives of fellow believers. And the Apostle Paul gives us some vital guidelines on judging as well. Join Catherine to discover the when, where, why, and how of judging. SCRIPTURES CITED:1 Corinthians 5:5, 9-13Matthew 7:1-3, 15-20SOURCES CITED:CPCW Episode 26: What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Prodigal Child: https://bit.ly/3KAaaU4OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 39: Have You Ever Been Judged by Other Christians?: https://bit.ly/3AWELIk Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We’ve all come under the scrutiny of others, and so have our kids. When we are judged by other Christians, the pain can be acute. It can lead us away from God and the faith. Catherine begins a new series on judging by establishing a proper foundation of God’s overwhelming love before we dissect someone’s behavior. Then she examines the pain that ungodly judgments can cause. With those critical prerequisites in mind, Catherine begins to unpack what Scripture has to say about judging other people. This series will bring a lot of insight, hope, and healing to parents and kids dealing with the pain of judgment from others. SCRIPTURES CITED:Matthew 18:6Romans 5:8Luke 15Romans 8:35-39Matthew 7:1-3Romans 7:7SOURCES CITED:Episode 4: Is Christian Just a Religion of Do’s and Don’ts?: https://bit.ly/3T9DxAaBait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense by John Bevere: https://bit.ly/3PHdVYP Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Catherine concludes this uplifting series on the power of our words by pulling the lens way back to show how our words water the seeds of legacy in our kids’ lives. In this episode, Catherine travels to the future, to a place where all our hard parenting work is done. All the seeds are planted. All the water has poured out of us onto those little seeds, and these precious plants are strong and vibrant. The fruit growing out of their lives is bold and beautiful. And these plants are blessing others. They are blessing us. That may seem like a long way off, but when you are in the thick of a long journey, you need to be reminded of the destination, because those sweet reminders keep us going. “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom… Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory.” (Psalm 91:12, 16)SCRIPTURES CITED:Proverbs 18:21Deuteronomy 11:18-21Psalm 90:12, 16OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 36: How Powerful Are Our Words in the Lives of Our Kids?: https://bit.ly/3SQdA8GEpisode 37: 7 Ways to Bless Your Kids with Words: https://bit.ly/3dlqStARESOURCES CITED:Blog: Sing to Me by Catherine Segars: https://catherinesegars.com/2020/03/07/sing-to-me/Episode 14 (testimony): How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/how-to-battle-for-your-kids-in-prayer-episode-14 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Words can change the course of a life. They can build dreams, or they can break them. Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” We want our words to produce healthy fruit in the lives of our children. But how can we do that specifically?In this refreshing episode, Catherine offers seven ways to bless your kids with words. As a parent, you need to:1.Speak into your kids’ strengths.2.Speak into your kids’ weaknesses.3.Thank your children for what they do well.4.Ask God to give you a life verse for your child.5.Ask God to give you a specific word of encouragement for your child.6.Write a note of encouragement for your child7.Speak this blessing over your child.SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Proverbs 18:212 Corinthians 2:9Psalm 46:4SOURCES CITED:“Olympic Memories of Wilma Rudolf/Doctor Said She Could Not Walk, So She Ran,” Sports Café: https://bit.ly/3vOSj5EThe Blessing with Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp6aygmvzM4 A Father’s Blessing by John Paul Jackson: https://bit.ly/3vJxubOEPISODES CITED:Episode 14: “How to Battle for Your Kids in Prayer”: https://bit.ly/3P30hyFSubscribe on Catherine’s website to receive a special copy of John Paul Jackson’s blessing for your child. https://catherinesegars.com/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A little boy whose dreams were dashed by the words of a teacher. A young man whose aspirations were ignited by the words of a co-worker. A poor child who believed he could be anything if he kept reading because his illiterate mom said so. These are some of the incredible stories that Catherine brings to life in this uplifting series on the power of our words. Words are weighty. They can shape the course of a life.Scripture tells us that “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” Proverbs 18:21Our tongues can be a megaphone we use to cheer our kids on in their purpose and calling in life, or they can be a sword that cuts them down, that brings death to their destiny. We’ve got to speak life over our kids because what we tell our kids sticks. The good and the bad.Join Catherine in this uplifting series on how impacting our words can be in the lives of our kids. RESOURCES CONSULTEDSean Dietrich, a.k.a. “Sean of the South”: Personal Memoir -https://amzn.to/3J2QsiKSonya and Dr. Ben Carson’s story: https://bit.ly/3b76wnhTHEME VERSE:Proverbs 18:21FOLLOW CATHERINE:Email questions or answers to Catherine [email protected]. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Catherine wraps up this series on dealing with the difficult parts of the Bible by addressing those parts of Scripture we still don’t understand. Let’s be honest—sometimes Scripture does say what we want it to say. What is the point of these passages dealing with rape, slavery, and murder? Issues like these frequently come up when discussing the Christian faith with unbelievers and with our kids. They wonder how we can overlook such things.We shouldn’t.We should wrestle with these sections of Scripture. We must not change them. We must not discard them. We must study and question and pray and wring our hands. Often when we do, we will find answers rendered more precious because of the journey it took to find them. Join Catherine in this divine search for answers to the tough questions in the Bible.EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 31: Why Does the Bible Say… Fill in the Blank? – https://bit.ly/3xX9XnVEpisode 32: How Can Parents Deal with the Difficult Parts of Scripture? - https://bit.ly/3NouE1P Episode 33: Is the God of the Old Testament a Monster? - https://bit.ly/3nmxtWFEpisode 34: How Can We Help Our Kids Understand Who God Is? - https://bit.ly/3yYZZUHRESOURCES MENTIONED:Article: “How Do I Deal with the Terribly Disturbing Parts of Scripture?” - https://bit.ly/3z8j5YRVideo: “Where Does the Evidence Lead? What Darwin Didn’t Know.” - https://bit.ly/3yYmglHVideo: “Jonathan Wells: Zombie Science Keeps Pushing Junk DNA Myth” - https://bit.ly/3yXw8ffArticle: “There’s Nothing Blind about Faith,” by Alister McGrath - https://ab.co/3PiDkbl SCRIPTURES MENTIONED:The Rape of Tamar: 2 Samuel 13The Levite Concubine: Judges 19-20Jesus allows divorce: Matthew 19:8Love your neighbor as yourself: Mark 12:311 Corinthians 13:9-12Proverbs 25:2 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Catherine continues in a series on dealing with the difficult parts of Scripture by discussing two often misunderstood aspects of God’s nature: his mercy and his justice. These attributes are opposite ends of the divine pendulum. If we don’t understand them, we don’t understand who God is. We must properly comprehend these parts of God’s character if we want to prevent our kids from falling for the mischaracterizations of God that abound in our culture. In a tour through literature that ends with a fascinating story from a world-renowned theologian, Catherine unpacks these beautiful attributes of God. He is passionately concerned about justice, but he is equally if not more concerned about mercy. Time and time and time again we see that God forgoes justice and gives mercy. Mercy literally runs through God’s veins. But God does not force his mercy upon us. If we don’t choose to receive God’s mercy, we will receive his justice. We must teach our kids that God is merciful and He is just. How he interacts with us is up to us. So, we must teach our kids to choose wisely.OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 31: Why Does the Bible Say… Fill in the Blank? – https://bit.ly/3xX9XnVEpisode 32: How Can Parents Deal with the Difficult Parts of Scripture? - https://bit.ly/3NouE1P Episode 33: Is the God of the Old Testament a Monster? - https://bit.ly/3nmxtWFSummary for the Merchant of Venice: https://bit.ly/3uFPJOTPortia’s Speech: https://poets.org/poem/merchant-venice-act-iv-scene-i-quality-mercy-not-strained“Holiness and Justice” by Dr. R. C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/holiness-of-god/holiness-and-justice SCRIPTURES CITED:Psalm 82:3Isaiah 1:17Micah 6:8Jeremiah 1:5Psalm 139Psalm 56:8Genesis 16:1-16 (Story of Hagar)FOLLOW CATHERINE:Email questions or answers to Catherine: [email protected] Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There are many out there who would mischaracterize God. We need to prepare our kids for these mischaracterizations of God. We must not ignore, sanitize, or downplay the difficult parts of Scripture. We must address them head on and give our kids an accurate understanding of who God is.If we read the Old Testament honestly, we will see a God of great compassion and mercy. A God who pleads with his people to choose wisely. A God who continually points to his plan of salvation for all mankind – Jesus. And Jesus continually points back to God in the Old Testament. You can’t separate the God of the Old Testament and Jesus. “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:Episode 31: Why Does the Bible Say… Fill in the Blank? – https://bit.ly/3xX9XnVEpisode 32: How Can Parents Deal with the Difficult Parts of Scripture? - https://bit.ly/3NouE1P RESOURCES MENTIONED:A New Kind of Apologist by Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/item/a-new-kind-of-apologistScary Mary Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5_0AGdFic&t=3sScary Mrs. Doubtfire Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ckv_Dz-SioRichard Dawkins Quote: https://strangenotions.com/richard-dawkins-and-the-god-of-the-old-testament/Episode 4: Is Christianity Just a Religion of Do’s and Don’ts?: https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/is-christianity-just-a-religion-of-dos-and-donts-episode-4FOLLOW CATHERINE:Email questions or answers to Catherine: [email protected]. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Catherine continues in her series on dealing with difficult parts of Scripture with installment two. In this episode, Catherine applies the practical guidelines that she gave in episode 31 to a difficult story from the Bible that led a young college-age Christian to abandon his faith. Our kids are getting blindsided by parts of the Bible that they haven’t heard or haven’t properly considered, and this is causing many young believers to leave the faith.We need to help our kids find reasonable, rational answers for why the Bible is true. As you walk with Catherine through this difficult part of Scripture, you will learn how to provide those answers yourself.GUIDELINES for dealing with the difficult part of Scripture:1. Take away the ambush.2. Don’t ignore the question.3. Don’t downplay the question.4. Pray about it.5. Get to work. (Research)6. Stand on what you know.7. Wrestle out loud.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Episode 31: Why does the Bible Say… Fill in the Blank?: https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/why-does-the-bible-say-fill-in-the-blank-episode-31A New Kind of Apologist by Sean McDowell, Chapter 6: “Don’t Blame Us, It’s in the Bible” by Dan Kimball: https://seanmcdowell.org/item/a-new-kind-of-apologistSCRIPTURES REFERENCED:- James 1:5- The Exodus & the ten plagues: Exodus 1-12- Herod’s massacre of the innocent: Matthew 2:1-18- Exodus 1:22- Galatians 6:7-9 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There is stuff in the Bible that is hard to understand and difficult to explain. And too often, the first time many Christian kids encounter these difficult parts of the Bible is when an atheist professor brings them up in a class, or a friend who is a secular humanist challenges them in the cafeteria or at work. Kids are getting blindsided because they didn’t cover those topics in Sunday School or in their youth group. Moms and dads, we aren’t doing our kids any favors when we skip these parts of the Bible. In this episode, Catherine discusses what can happen when our kids get questions about parts of the Bible that they’ve never considered or even heard before. Then she offers 7 practical guidelines on how to approach these sections of Scripture with your kids.GUIDELINES: 1. Take away the ambush. 2. Don’t ignore the question.3 .Don’t downplay the question. 4. Pray about it.5. Get to work. (Research)6. Stand on what you know.7. Wrestle out loud. ARTICLES & PODCASTS MENTIONED:1. “How Do I Deal with the Terribly Disturbing Parts of Scripture?”: https://bit.ly/3wWtlC6 2. “Why Does the Bible Tell Women to be Silent and Not to Teach?”: https://bit.ly/38Xw1Gy3. “Christian Kids Are Leaving the Faith. What Can We Do About It?”: https://bit.ly/3t0WUjt4. CPCW Episode 2: “What is the Key for Our Kids to Have an Authentic Faith?”: https://bit.ly/3z7o5NJ 5. CPCW Episode 3: “How Do I Teach My Kids to Contend for Their Faith?”: https://bit.ly/3a5DDa6 RESOURCES CITED:A New Kind of Apologist by Sean McDowell: https://bit.ly/3M4rfnX The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask by Mark Mittelberg: https://bit.ly/391XJlkSCRIPTURES CITED:James 1:5FOLLOW CATHERINE:Email questions or answers to Catherine [email protected]. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Catherine tackles a question that every parent needs to have firmly settled: is it ok to question God and the Christian faith? Kids are coming home from school, extracurricular activities, higher education, work, or even church with serious questions about their beliefs. This is a good thing. But how do you handle that? How do we help our kids with these difficult topics? How do we encourage them to seek answers?Catherine answers those questions in this episode of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD. And she gives some critically important advice on how to prepare for the tough conversations that inevitably arise in our parenting.*REFERENCES CITED:The Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University:https://www.ccu.edu/strobelcenter/https://www.ccu.edu/The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel: https://bit.ly/3MfjZXoThe Case for Christ for Kids by Lee Strobel: https://bit.ly/3PzHsVsThe Case for Christ Movie DVD: https://bit.ly/3MlYggDChristian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith by Dr. Douglas Groothuis: https://bit.ly/39XeRZH*SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:Acts 17Job 38Luke 1:18Luke 1:38Proverbs 25:2*FOLLOW CATHERINE: https://catherinesegars.com/https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When it comes to defending your faith, you don’t always need to play defense. Sometimes you need to go on the offense. These 7 guidelines will help you and your kiddos challenge cultural lies and lead others to the truth. You and your children need to:1. Always define your terms.2. Question everything.3. Challenge labels. (Don’t label and discard.)4. Don’t Cancel. Instead, consult.5. Don’t censor lies. Defeat lies with the truth.6. Use the boycott wisely. 7. Go directly to the original source.Moms and dads, let’s be a force for good in the way we engage others to think and act!ARTICLES REFERENCED OR CONSULTED:6 Guidelines for Challenging Our Culture: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/guidelines-for-challenging-our-culture.htmlNew York Post: “Judge Jackson declines to define ‘woman,’ says she’s ‘not a biologist’,”: https://bit.ly/3MGi5yUDUK News: “Columbia student who escaped North Korea says she sees similarities in the US”: https://bit.ly/3vz9xUCBritish Library: “Learning Voices of the Holocaust”: https://bit.ly/3w4zHOq United Holocaust Memorial Museum: “Adolf Hitler Issues Comment on the “Jewish Question”: https://bit.ly/3vBGqjQ The Independent: “Jen Psaki Urges Spotify to take further action on Joe Rogan: ‘More can be done’”: https://bit.ly/3y4CeKPThe New York Post: “The White House Is Spreading Vile Lies about the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill”: https://bit.ly/3MGkBVO PODCASTS REFERENCED:Episode 19: 6 Guidelines to Living a Counter-Cultural Life: https://bit.ly/3vSNlE2SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Ephesians 6:12**Follow Catherine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How powerful are our words? Can they change the future? In this episode of CPCW, Catherine takes a fascinating, prophetic look at how words have the power to shape reality in the past, present, and future. Our leaders are using words to confuse and distort reality. But as faith-filled parents, we can use our words through prayer to effect change in our lives, in our kid’s lives, and in the world. When our words have the power of TRUTH behind them, God’ truth in His Word, and when they are connected to His will—things can change. Radically.Let hope stir within you, moms and dads. Do our words have the power to change the future? You be they do. If our words are backed with the Word of God and the will of God, they can change everything for the better. So speak to the wall that your child is facing and command it to come down in the name of Jesus.SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Proverbs 18:21Genesis 1:3Romans 4:17Galatians 6:9Scripture List to pray over your children: https://catherinesegars.com/resourcesPODCASTS REFERENCED:The Glenn Beck Show: Episode 136, “How the War In Ukraine Fast Tracks the Great Reset” (starting at 1:09): https://apple.co/3OkPmBbCPCW Truth Series:Episode 23: WHAT IS THE BIGGEST THREAT TO OUR FAITH AND OUR CULTURE TODAY? We established that truth is central and foundational to the Christian faith. https://bit.ly/3MhyAkREpisode 24: WHAT IS THE ENEMY’S GREATEST WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION IN OUR LIVES? The greatest WMD in Satan’s toolbox is the lie. Words are powerful. God created the entire universe through the spoken word, which is precisely why the enemy wants to attack truth by redefining words. And his favorite thing to do is to take a word and make it mean its opposite. https://bit.ly/3vtoxlI Episode 25: HOW DID WE END UP WITH 50+ GENDERS AND DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR? In this episode, we discussed nominalism, a philosophical doctrine that says there is no such thing as universal truth so there is no such thing as universals in reality. https://bit.ly/3M46UzMEpisode 26: WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE PRODIGAL CHILD. This vital episode brings some much needed truth to our parenting by discussing the four stages of parenting and sharing the most important question you could ever ask your child. https://bit.ly/3uRgNep Other podcasts mentioned:Episode 14: HOW TO BATTLE FOR YOUR KIDS IN PRAYER: https://bit.ly/37ma1EDEpisode 13: FOUR TYPES OF PRAYER EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD KNOW https://bit.ly/38367QZ ARTICLES REFERENCED:New York Post: “Judge Jackson declines to define ‘woman,’ says she’s ‘not a biologist’” Read here: https://bit.ly/3L9e8CF Books by Dutch Sheets on prayer: Intercessory Prayer: How God Can Use Your Prayers to Move Heaven and Earth: https://bit.ly/3vtRKNtAuthority in Prayer: Praying with Power and Purpose: https://bit.ly/3xCUGtLWatchman Prayer: Protecting Your Family, Home, and Community from the Enemy's Schemes: https://bit.ly/3uWOYBvSPEECH REFERENCED:Ronald Reagan’s 1987 “Tear Down This Wall” Speech Listen here: Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Get to know Catherine better in this wacky bonus episode of CP/CW as she shares a very fun and lively interview with Larry Roberts from the recent Spark Media Conference in Nashville, TN. Hear more about her background, how the podcast started, her passion for Christian apologetics, her two miraculous trips to the maternity ward in her 40s, and more than you ever wanted to know about Nashville hot chicken. What do Christian apologetics and Nashville hot chicken have in common? Tune in to find out.Resources Cited:https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/10/01/why-nashville-anderson-bourdain-parts-unknown-sot.cnnFollow Catherine:https://catherinesegars.com/https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What Every Parent Needs to Know about the Prodigal Child – Episode 26*CONGRATULATIONS to CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD for being named the 2022 Best Kids and Family Podcast by Spark Media.* https://bit.ly/3qmrx1K Catherine brings some much-needed truth to our perspective on parenting in this episode of CPCW by discussing what is the parent’s responsibility, what is the child’s responsibility, and what is God’s responsibility. By addressing the four stages of a child’s development, Catherine delineates the proper role of the parent throughout your child’s life. And Catherine will share what is the greatest question you could ever ask your child. The fact is, some kids are hardwired to do things the hard way. They are made to push the boundaries. By examining God’s response to the wandering child in Scripture, we can gain clarity, insight, direction, and hope as parents in our pursuit of godliness ourselves. RESOURCES MENTIONED:“What Every Parent Needs to Know about the Prodigal Child” https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-the-prodigal-child.htmlChrist-Centered Parenting by Russell Moore and Phillip Bethancourt: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/christ-centered-parenting-bible-study-book-P005790851SCRIPTURES CITED:The Prodigal Son: Luke 15The Fall: Genesis 3PODCASTS REFERENCED: Episode 4: “Is Christianity Just a Religion of Do’s and Don’ts”: https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/is-christianity-just-a-religion-of-dos-and-donts-episode-4Episode 12: “What To Do if Your Child Walks Away from the Faith”: https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/what-to-do-if-your-child-walks-away-from-the-faith-episode-12Episode 14: “How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer”: https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/how-to-battle-for-your-kids-in-prayer-episode-14Follow Catherine:https://catherinesegars.com/https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Catherine continues in a series on truth by examining another way that the enemy is attacking the Christian faith and the next generation. In this episode, Catherine connects the dots between a prominent philosophical movement and the current state of gender and sexuality in our culture. The influence of nominalism has led not only to the denial of universal truth, but the denial of universals in reality. This denial is having a tremendous impact on society and our children, especially in the area of sexual identity and gender.The Christian faith is not a nominalist doctrine. It is a faith that supports universal concepts in reality—universal truth being chief among them. As parents, we need to teach our kids that Jesus is truth and truth is universal, and therefore there are universal truths all around us. There are trees and clouds and cats and dogs. There are boys and girls. These aren’t just names that we’ve forced onto things and people—they are truths that correspond to reality, the reality that God created. Equally true is the fact that there is a God who loves us no matter what we believe or what we do. And because God loves us, He wants us to walk in the truth. Because when we don’t walk in the truth, we hurt ourselves and others. We must teach our children what is true, and we must teach them to love like Jesus. Don’t forget to leave a review of CPCW on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify!WORK CITED:Drag Quest Story Hour: https://www.dragqueenstoryhour.org/Does Scripture Oppress or Liberate Women?: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/does-scripture-oppress-or-liberate-women.htmlC. K. Chesterton Quote: https://bit.ly/3vphIU1Episode 11: What Does It Mean to Speak the Truth in Love?: https://bit.ly/35oUaUuJohn 8:32WORKS CONSULTED:Socratic Logic by Peter KreeftIs It Possible to be a Christian and a Modern Feminist?: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/is-it-possible-to-be-a-christian-and-a-modern-feminist.html19th Amendment: Women’s Suffrage, History.com: https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/19th-amendment-1Domestic Violence in the United States, Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/law/crime-and-law-enforcement/domestic-violenceTrans Athletes Like Lia Thompson are Destroying Women’s Sports, New York Post: https://nypost.com/2022/01/26/trans-athletes-like-lia-thomas-are-destroying-womens-sports/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Catherine continues in a series on truth with this second installment, which identifies the leading way that the enemy tricks Believers. Truth is the central issue of the Christian faith—it is the primary reason Christ came to earth, and yet nearly half of all born again Christians do not believe in universal truth. The enemy has a plan to twist and contort the truth, and in this episode, Catherine examines his tactics by peering into his playbook. She will take you on a tour of history, literature, current media trends, and even a classic hymn, all the while using theological truth as our guide to uncover the enemy’s greatest weapon of mass destruction in our lives. Teach your children to see what the enemy is doing. Let your home be a place where truth reigns supreme.SPARK MEDIA FAN AWARDS: Nominate CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD for a Spark Fan Award in the categories of “Best Female Podcast” and “Best Solo Podcast.” https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awardsDon’t forget to leave a review of CPCW on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify!WORKS REFERENCED:CW Article: “What is the Biggest Threat to Our Faith and Our Culture Today?”: https://bit.ly/3GNOeRPChristian Headlines: “58 Percent of Americans Believe Moral Truth ‘Is Up to Each Individual,’ New Poll Finds”: https://bit.ly/3uOXy5C1984 by George OrwellCNN Story: “Fiery But Mostly Peaceful Protests After Police Shooting”: https://bit.ly/3Bm3wfeThe Federalist: “Death Toll Rises to Estimated 30 Since ‘Mostly Peaceful Protests’ Began”: https://bit.ly/36eS4XBMartin Luther: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/886 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:John 18:37John 8:44Genesis 3:1, 4John 3:5Matthew 26:65Acts 6:11Follow Catherine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/Episode Image Credit: Getty/z_wei Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Catherine identifies the greatest threat to our faith and our culture today. That threat involves an attack on something that is so central, so foundational to our faith, that to attack it is to attack the very core of who we are as Christians. Truly, it is an attack on Christ Himself. This threat is leading to an erosion of both our faith and our culture, and it is leading to the massive youth exodus from the church that we have been trying to assuage since episode 1 of this podcast.But first, Catherine asks this question: “Why did Jesus come into the world?” The answer to that question is central to our faith, and it shows us why the biggest threat to our faith and culture is what it is today.Nominate CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD for a Spark Fan Award in the categories of “Best Female Podcast” and “Best Solo Podcast.” https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awardsResources Cited:“What is the Biggest Threat to Our Faith and Our Culture” https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-is-the-biggest-threat-to-our-faith-and-culture-today.htmlFocus on the Family: The Truth Project (Digital, Small Group Curriculum CDs): https://bit.ly/35wGUNjChristian Headlines: “58 Percent of Americans Believe Moral Truth ‘Is Up to Each Individual,’ New Poll Finds”: https://bit.ly/33XVA81Christian Headlines: “Record Low 6% of Americans Adhere to a Biblical Worldview, New Study Shows”: https://bit.ly/3KUaOLMCultural Research Center: “American World Inventory 2020—At a Glance”: https://bit.ly/3ubjureHouston Chronicle: “Evangelical, Fundamentalist, and Born Again Aren’t the Same”: https://bit.ly/3ISr7XKScriptures Referenced: John 18:37Genesis 3:1John 1:1, 14John 14:6Hebrews 13:8Malachi 3:6Numbers 23:9Deuteronomy 30:19-20***Follow Catherine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/Episode Image Credit: Getty/Svitlana Tytska Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is Catherine’s most practical podcast yet. In this insightful episode, Catherine helps you leave behind the old and embrace the new in 2022 with a “Dashboard for Life,” which is a report card containing 13 gauges on how to improve in the new year. Catherine walks you through how to examine your faith life, your marriage or dating life, your family life, and nine other areas by offering simple, everyday guidance on how to make effective and lasting change. This powerful tool for self-assessment will help all of your relationships, especially your parenting relationships. But most of all, it will help improve your relationship with God, and when that relationship is better, all of your relationships are better. NOW, with each and every one of these gauges, don’t just write something down on how to improve. Our methods, our remedies often fall short. Ask God. And listen to His prompting. See what He has to say. Because He has the remedy that really works.To get the “Dashboard for Life” Report Card, subscribe on Catherine’s website: https://catherinesegars.com/OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:Chris Hodges’ Sermon, The Best Teacher, Dec. 26, 2021: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/the-best-teacherFinancial class: Financial Peace University: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/financial-peaceThe One Year Bible: Paperback: https://bit.ly/34RK7GZEbook: https://bit.ly/3A4yesOBible Reading Plans: https://bit.ly/3FzgdUMLife Application Bible: https://bit.ly/3A5iPINEpisode 17 of our show - “How To Discover Your Purpose in Life,” https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/how-to-discover-your-purpose-in-lifeSpiritual Gifts & Personality tests:https://giftstest.com/ http://www.humanmetrics.com/personalityScriptures mentioned:Psalm 100:4; Psalm 51:10; Romans 8:28; Proverbs 29:18; 2 Corinthians 10:5Episode Image Credit: Getty/gvardgraph Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Hallmark Channel has found a cash cow with their Countdown to Christmas, attracting around 80 million viewers during the 8-week event. These films are a cultural phenomenon. Why are they so popular? After all, they are predictable and a little cheesy. Why do we love them so much?Catherine has a theory on that, which is both enlightening and entertaining. The answer is very significant both culturally and spiritually. In this episode of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD, Catherine identifies what we are really looking for when we imbibe hours of this fluffy, feel-good entertainment. And then she points us towards what we really need.ARTICLES REFERENCED:“Why Are So Many People Obsessed with Hallmark Movies?” https://bit.ly/3swRhdL“Hallmark Christmas Movies: Five Reasons To Be Careful”: https://bit.ly/3E7qPJK“Should Christians Be Concerned by the LGBTQ Direction in Hallmark Movies?”: https://bit.ly/3e7wWDl“How Should Christians Talk to Their Kids about LGBTQ Issues?”: https://bit.ly/3EeMTSP“Is It Possible to Be a Christian and a Modern Feminist?”: https://bit.ly/3Ee14azSTATISTICS MENTIONED:“How Hallmark Takes Over Your TV Every Christmas” by Emily VanDerWerff, Vox https://bit.ly/3H06cB6“Why Netflix Is Making Hallmark Christmas Movies” by Caroline Fox, Screenrant https://bit.ly/3GVQHKr“The Impact of Coronavirus on Cable TV is Mixed” by Brad Adgate, Forbes https://bit.ly/3padw76PODCASTS & BLOGS REFERENCED:CPCW Episode 13: “Four Types of Prayer Every Believer Should Know”: https://bit.ly/30Hpz2a“I Want to Live in a Hallmark Film”: https://catherinesegars.com/2019/11/26/i-want-to-live-in-a-hallmark-film/***Follow Catherine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/Episode Image Credit: Getty/Svitlana Tytska Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Culture swings on a pendulum between two extremes, and the enemy is very adept at using these extremes to his advantage. He is masterful at hiding our vices, and using a complementary virtue to reinforce what is our greatest area of weakness, as a culture and as individuals. In this episode, Catherine shows how culture how ebbs and flows between these two extremes throughout history. Then she identifies what is the greatest virtue of our culture and how the enemy is using that virtue to lead us astray.Resources mentioned:The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3GEdNF9Audio version from Focus on the Family: https://bit.ly/3IJP8kuThe Unfortunate Tale of the Witch of Pungo: https://bit.ly/3ymyNNFC.S. Lewis quote: https://bit.ly/33g0jB0Wisdom from Lewis (The Gospel Coalition): https://bit.ly/3Gw5dbAHedonsim (Philosophy Terms): https://philosophyterms.com/hedonism/Scriptures Referenced:Exodus 32 (The Golden Calf)2 Kings 17:33-41***Follow Catherine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/Episode Image Credit: Getty/Flash Vector Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

HOW DO YOU LIVE BIBLICALLY WHEN EVERYONE AROUND YOU ISN’T? Or a lot of people around you aren’t. In other words, how do you live a counter-cultural life? Good question, huh? We are in the middle of a series on how to be a counter-cultural Christian. In this episode, Catherine offers six guidelines to help you and your kids swim upstream in our downstream culture.At the end of life, all that matters is our faithfulness to God. Did we stand strong? Culture is always flowing downstream. Always has been. Always will. Did we go with the flow, or were we determined to swim the other way?If we want to swim upstream, we need to:(1)Know the Word(2)Find encouragement in those who swam upstream before us.(3)Question everything.(4)Expect opposition and even persecution.(5)Listen intently for God’s voice.(6)Maintain an ETERNAL MINDSETIf we can do these things, and if we can teach our kids to do these things, we will be swimming the right way. RESOURCES MENTIONED:Keys for Kids: Website: https://www.keysforkids.org/Daily Devotional: https://www.keysforkids.org/Programming/Keys-for-Kids-Daily-Devotional/Read-ListenThe Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/3D4GPeUApologia What We Believe Series:Who Is God? And Can I Really Know Him?: https://bit.ly/314vUFnWho Am I? And What Am I Doing Here?: https://bit.ly/314jzAZWho Is My Neighbor? And Why Does He Need Me?: https://bit.ly/3D4FHI8What On Earth Can I Do?: https://bit.ly/3lktucqThe Bible Project: Website – https://bibleproject.com/How To Read the Bible (videos): https://bibleproject.com/explore/how-to-read-the-bible/Article on Yeonmi Park: “Columbia student who escaped North Korea says she sees similarities in the US”: https://bit.ly/3I4MVzF“Only One Life” by C.T. Studd: https://bit.ly/3d2puZG***Follow Catherine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/Episode Image Credit: Getty/Jorm Sangsorm Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If we are going to swim God’s direction in this downstream culture, people will think that we are odd. They will have all kinds of choice words to describe us. We need to have this expectation in life, and we need to give our kids this expectation as well. If our children stay true to God’s Word and God’s standard, our culture will not celebrate them. In fact, our culture will accuse and may even cancel them. Other Christians may accuse and cancel them. But that’s ok. We stand in good company when we are accused and canceled for our faith. This episode is the first in a series on being a counter-cultural Christian. In order to do that, we need to (1) stay grounded in the Word, and (2) draw inspiration from those who swam upstream before us. In this first installment, Catherine gives some practical tips and lots of Biblical inspiration to help us swim upstream in our downstream culture.PODCASTS REFERENCED:CPCW 4-part Worldview series – you can find all the episodes at https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/episodes Episode 6: Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Other WorldviewsEpisode 7: What Other Worldviews Are Competing for Your Kids’ FaithEpisode 8: What Sets the Christian Worldview Apart from Other WorldviewsEpisode 9: How Does the Christian Worldview Create a World We All Want To Live In?Episode 4: Is Christianity Just a Religion of Do’s and Don’tsSCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Hebrews 4:12 Proverbs 14:12RESOURCES FOR SCRIPTURE SONGS:Catherine Segars’ Website: Resources : https://catherinesegars.com/resourcesEsther Mui: Scripture Songs for Worship: http://www.scripturesongsforworship.com/Seeds Family Worship: https://bit.ly/2YOHnrpThe Corner Room: https://bit.ly/3CckdJ2Sherri Youngward: http://www.sherriyoungward.com/King Things: https://bit.ly/3qzp5Wy The Bigsby Show - Books of the Bible Song: https://bit.ly/3kAQWC0The Bigsby Show - 12 Disciples Song - https://bit.ly/2YOI9EPASL Page on Handspeak (motions to aid in Scripture memory): https://www.handspeak.com/word/ARTICLES REFERENCED: “Factose Intolerance,” by Cheryl Lowe, Memoria Press: https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/factose-intolerance***Follow Catherine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/Episode Image Credit: Getty/PeterHermesFurian Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you know that you have a purpose in life? Like beyond parenting. Beyond what you do for a living, even, perhaps. Beyond paying the bills and doing the chores and feeding the kids. You have a purpose in life. Something that God created you to do before you were ever born. God has a very specific part for you to play in the grand story He is writing throughout all of historyIn this podcast, I’m going to talk about how to discover why you were born. I will give you the Five P’s of finding your purpose.Discovering your purpose in life really does tie into your parenting in a big way. Because when your kids see you living your purpose in life, they are going to be inspired to live out theirs. The majority of people live and die without ever discovering their purpose in life, the reason God created them. Isn’t that sad. But what is even more sad is that the majority of Christians, the majority of people who know the God who created them with a purpose to fulfill for His Kingdom, they never discover that purpose is either. They never realize why they were put on this earth. How sad is that? It is tragic, really.The 5 P’s to Your Purpose:People who fulfill their God-given purpose in life are people of prayer.They are people who plant themselves in Christ’s body, in the church. They are people who allow God to prune them without losing their faith.They are people who persevere. And all the while, they never stop praising God. The question is not “Do I have a purpose?” Scripture is clear—you do. The question is, then, “Will I discover God’s purpose for my life?” And then, “Will I fulfill God’s purpose for my life?” Or…“Will I usurp God’s purpose for my life with my own?”I encourage you to fulfill your purpose by praying, planting, allowing God to prune, the persevere, all the while praising God. And as you do this, you will be modeling for your kids how to fulfill their purpose in life too.SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:Jeremiah 1:5Isaiah 49:1-2Psalm 139:13-17Ephesians 2:10 Isaiah 46:10-11Proverbs 25:2Psalm 92:12-13John 15:1-2Psalm 144:1OTHER SOURCES REFERENCED:John Bevere Devotional“Jobs Are Hard” videoThe Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The more your kids understand their God-given purpose in life, the more likely they are to stay grounded in their faith into adulthood. As parents, we have this incredibly unique position in our kid’s lives. We are literally front row center for most of the first two decades. We are, hands down, the most important influence on our kids during their formative years. We have not just the ability, but the responsibility to uncover those spiritual gifts in our kids’ lives, and to cultivate them. You could say that we are the chief gardener in their lives. How well those little seeds do is, in a large part, up to us.“God gave you your kids for a reason, your specific kids. That’s because you hold the key to unlocking who God created them to be.”***Tips for Cultivating Your Child’s Spiritual Gifts:1. What do you see in your child’s life that isn’t like your other kids, or other peoples’ children? When you see a gift – feed it. Call it out and encourage it. Water that gift and watch it grow.2. Don’t compare your parenting or your kids to other kids. God specifically chose you to parent your children. What your kids need is quite simple: they need you. And God will meet all the needs you have as you parent them.***Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Pass the Baton (blog): https://catherinesegars.com/2020/12/11/pass-the-baton/Blogcasts at CatherineSegars.com: https://catherinesegars.com/category/blogcast/The Mere Mother Blogcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PXxZ9OEvangeline’s Faith Testimony in Episode 14: https://bit.ly/3BjI5xMSing to Me (blog post): https://catherinesegars.com/2020/03/07/sing-to-me/***Scripture Mentioned in This Week's Episode:Jesus at the Temple: Luke 2:41-52; Philippians 4:19***Follow Catherine:Instagram | FacebookEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Olha Khorimarko Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When you step out with God in prayer, you need to expect opposition from the enemy. That’s because prayer changes history. Your history, your child’s history, human history.***Resources:Read my article on this topic on Crosswalk.comGod Is Good, But This Isn’t: Blogcast Recording | Article.Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life's Not Okay***Scriptures to Pray When You Go to Battle in Prayer:Jeremiah 24:7John 8:31-32 2 Corinthians 3:16-172 Peter 3:9 Exodus 23:25-26Galatians 3:29 Matthew 6:10Romans 8:28Whatever happens in this life, it won’t happen because I didn’t pray with faith. Whatever doesn’t happen in this life, it won’t fail to happen because I didn’t pray with faith. Because I didn’t fight, because I didn’t take the authority that God has given me, those keys, and use them to speak forth what I believe is His will here on earth. HERE’S THE BOTTOM LINE when it comes to prayer. Our faith in prayer must not be in a certain outcome—now we may be praying for a particular outcome. Our faith must be in God regardless of the outcome. ***Follow Catherine:Instagram | FacebookEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Yelyzaveta Hryhorieva Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Get close to God. Seek His face. Declare who He is. Exclaim His goodness. Ask for direction. Request what you need. And command His will to be done here on earth in your life as it is in heaven. Pray some bold prayers. Scriptures referenced:James 1:5Philippians 4:6-7Psalm 37:4Psalm 144:1-2Article referenced:Is God Still Speaking to Us in Dreams, Even Today?Read my article on this topic on Crosswalk.comTeaching referenced:8 Steps to Find Redemption after Loss***Follow Catherine at https://catherinesegars.com/Episode Image Credit: Getty/Yelyzaveta Hryhorieva Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.