Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

With all the current parenting trends, are you torn about whether or not to discipline your children? Do you desire to do all that God has called you to do for raising your kids, but aren’t really sure how or why discipline plays a part? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they explain why we should use all the means God has commanded us to use if we want to discipline our children in the way that honors Him best. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-089-why-discipline *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are all the different and conflicting parenting philosophies causing you to second guess what it means to biblically discipline your children? Are you concerned that disciplining your little ones is a harsh way to parent and fear it will emotionally scar them for life? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they take a look at how God commands parents to discipline their children and how to recognize false teaching and philosophies that defy His Word. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-088-deceptive-philosophies-on-biblical-discipline *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you uncertain how, when, and if to discipline a child with special needs? Would you like to hear from a mama who can empathize with your unique parenting challenges? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they talk about how to pick your battles and what the consequences might look like for children with special needs. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-087-consequences-and-special-needs-kids-with-sonya-shafer *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you desire to parent your children in a Biblical way but wonder what that looks like for a child with special needs? Could you use some practical wisdom and encouragement from a mama who truly understands your unique challenges? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they discuss questions we can ask ourselves in order to avoid making incorrect assumptions about any of our children. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-086-obedience-and-special-needs-kids-with-sonya-shafer *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you have a stubborn child who is determined to live by his own set of rules? Is your “one toe over the line” little darling challenging your authority at every turn? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they take a look at how we can view the term “strong-willed” in a different light and in accordance with Scripture. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-085-a-biblical-understanding-of-strong-willed-children *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

When you say “no” to current fashion trends, are you being accused of being legalistic and controlling? Are you looking for ways to set standards that you believe are best without provoking anger in your teenager? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss the importance of keeping an eternal perspective as we navigate the parental challenges of the teenage years. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-084-tattoos-nose-rings-funky-colored-hair *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Does your child have an emotional meltdown over every little thing? Are you at a loss for how to help your overly sensitive child process and respond to their emotions in healthy ways? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can help our children take their big emotions to God in prayer. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-083-helping-kids-with-big-emotions *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you looking for ways to be a positive influence and role model for your grandkids and point them to Jesus? Are you concerned about how your grandkids are being raised, but don’t know what to do about it? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Dr. Josh Mulvihill, as they discuss what scripture says about the importance of grandparents speaking wisdom and godliness into the lives of their grandkids and how we can leave a lasting impact on generations to come. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-082-the-biblical-role-of-grandparents-with-dr-josh-mulvihill *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you have a child—or children—in your home who are little experts at EVERYTHING? Is their favorite word actually, and do they use it to constantly correct others? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can encourage our children to “put off” the foolishness of this world and “put on” the wisdom of God. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-081-kids-who-know-it-all *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you frustrated with the whole potty training process? Does it bother you that everyone else’s kid seems to be getting it, and yours isn’t? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss tips and encouragement to help you and your kids through the potty training stage. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-080-potty-training *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are road trips with your kids “driving” you crazy? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they share some helpful tips and ideas to make traveling with kids more fun for them and less stressful for parents. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-079-surviving-road-trips-with-kids *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you overwhelmed or worn out with homeschooling? Do you cringe when it’s time to work on yet another week's worth of lesson plans? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Zan Tyler, as they discuss what you can do if you’re battling burnout and ways to prevent it if you’re new to homeschooling. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-078-prevention-and-help-for-homeschool-burnout-with-zan-tyler *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you find it easy to enjoy your more compliant and respectful child but difficult to enjoy your more challenging child? Are you concerned and upset that a family member is showing favoritism, but you’re afraid that bringing it to their attention would cause conflict? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how to address family members who show favoritism and how we can help our kids who are not favored respond in ways that honor God. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-077-when-family-members-show-favoritism *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you at a loss for what consequences to use for your older children? Are you discouraged because no matter how diligent you are with teaching them God’s Word, it doesn’t seem to be making a difference in their behavior? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss age-appropriate consequences and how to point our kids to their need for Jesus to bring about lasting change in their lives. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-076-age-appropriate-consequences *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you a parent who wants to know more about how to care for children who have experienced trauma? Are you wondering what we even mean by trauma behaviors? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonia Martin, as they discuss practical help for parents dealing with negative behaviors exhibited by children who’ve experienced neglect and abuse. This episode is helpful for any parent who wants to learn how to shepherd their children with grace and wisdom. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-075-understanding-trauma-behaviors-with-sonia-martin *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you concerned that biblical discipline might cause your children to resent you or, worse, resent God? Has your child’s bad behavior and your discipline methods gotten so far out of control that it’s time for a parent/child reset? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how we can train our children in the ways of the Lord and encourage them to exercise spiritual wisdom as a part of their everyday lives. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-074-can-biblical-discipline-lead-to-resentment *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Does teaching your children to obey “all the way, right away, and with a happy heart” seem unrealistic and maybe even unattainable? Do you wonder if that’s what biblical obedience even is? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss why biblical obedience is so important and break down what it means to obey “all the way, right away, and with a happy heart.” *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-073-defining-biblical-obedience *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you dread having the sex talk with your kids because you’re unsure about when and how to get started? Do you avoid questions that might lead to discussions about sex or anything at all associated with what happens behind closed doors? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can have healthy conversations with our kids about sex and help them view it through a biblical lens. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-072-talking-to-kids-about-sex *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you confused and even bothered by some of the things you hear from popular Christian authors and podcasters and how they can affect you and your children? Are you excited to learn more about how you can recognize and challenge some of the lies that are being taught? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Alisa Childers, as they continue their discussion on the troubling shift in the Christian church toward Progressive Christianity and how we can stand firm on the truths of the Word of God. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-071-5-lies-christian-moms-believe-with-alisa-childers-part-2 *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you confused and even bothered by some of the things you hear from popular Christian authors and podcasters and how they can affect you and your children? Are you excited to learn more about how you can recognize and challenge some of the lies that are being taught? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Alisa Childers, as they discuss the troubling shift in the Christian church toward Progressive Christianity and how we can stand firm on the truths of the Word of God. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-070-5-lies-christian-moms-believe-with-alisa-childers-part-1 *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you struggle with not knowing how to address specific wrong behaviors in your children? Are you frustrated with parenting books that tell you that you should be reaching the hearts of your children, but don’t tell you how to do it? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss more common scenarios for how to use the Wise Words for Moms chart to address behaviors from a biblical perspective. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-069-practical-parenting-solutions *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you struggle with how to address your child’s behavior, but can’t seem to find the right words? Does your child tune out your instructions because you wind up using too many words? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss common scenarios for how to use the Wise Words for Moms chart to address behaviors calmly, effectively, and biblically. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-068-wise-words-for-moms *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Is your child struggling with lying, but you haven’t had much success in getting to the heart of the issue? Have you tried everything you know to try, but you aren’t seeing any change? Then grab the kids and join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for a special episode addressing the issue of lying as Ginger reads the second book in her children’s book series, co-authored with Al Roland, called Chloe and the Closet of Secrets. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-067-a-story-for-kids-about-lying *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you have a pint-sized boss calling all the shots in your home? Ever wonder how to address kids jumping in and trying to parent their siblings? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can teach bossy kids to utilize their God-given strength of leadership in ways that honor God and respect others. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-066-bossy-kids *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Do you want to cultivate your child’s potential, but you aren’t sure where to start? Would you like some practical tools to help your child tap into their God-given talents and abilities and use them for His glory? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Zan Tyler, as they discuss practical ways to establish identity and intimacy with our kids and help them discover their unique gifts and strengths. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-065-3-tools-for-cultivating-your-childs-potential-with-zan-tyler *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you looking for new and fun ways to keep Jesus the center of your Easter celebration this year? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for a special episode where we share some of your favorite ideas and traditions for the Easter season that focus on the resurrection of Christ. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-064-listener-ideas-for-a-christ-centered-easter *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Is your child struggling with whining, but you haven’t had much success in getting to the heart of the issue? Have you tried everything you know to try, but you aren’t seeing any change? Then grab the kids and join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for a special episode addressing the issue of whining as Ginger reads the first book in her children’s book series, Sam and the Sticky Situation. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-063-a-story-for-kids-about-whining *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you concerned that your children obey out of fear of consequences rather than a desire to please God? Do you have an infant who’s throwing tantrums and you aren’t sure what you can do about it? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how we can have a more biblical approach to discipline and teach our kids that obedience is a part of God’s perfect plan for their lives. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-062-evaluating-consequences-and-infant-tantrums *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you longing to be a positive influence in the lives of your grandchildren, but you aren’t wanting to overstep boundaries? Or are you a parent who is frustrated with grandparents who undermine your authority, but you aren’t sure what to do about it? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Dr. Josh Mulvihill, as they discuss how to address differences of opinion when it comes to child-rearing and how to set boundaries with grandparents. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-061-setting-boundaries-with-grandparents-with-dr-josh-mulvihill *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you new to homeschooling and looking for motivation to get you through those bumpy first months? Or are you a long-time homeschooler who could use some encouragement that will help you think of the long-game rather than the momentary, day-to-day challenges? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss why they chose to homeschool and how you can seek the Lord for wisdom to make the best educational decisions for your family. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-060-why-we-homeschool *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode: BJU Press Homeschool | bjupresshomeschool.com ***

Are you concerned that you’re administering too much discipline and not enough grace, or too much grace and not enough discipline with your children? Are you longing to be the best parent you can be, but deep down you’re afraid you’re scarring them for life? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how you can teach your children to view discipline through the lens of God’s goodness. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-059-discipline-and-grace *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Teach Them Diligently | teachthemdiligently.net Children’s Series | ***

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who could use some expert advice on how to better care for your children? Do you have an overly emotional biological child and are looking for practical methods to help them cope? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonia Martin, as they discuss how to care for adoptive and foster children in a way that honors God and acknowledges the trauma they’ve experienced. Whether you’re parenting adoptive, foster or biological children, be encouraged with practical tools and solutions to help develop healthy emotions. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-058-parenting-foster-and-adoptive-children-with-sonia-martin *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Teach Them Diligently | teachthemdiligently.net Children’s Series | ***

Would you like to enjoy having an adult conversation without someone yanking on your arm and yelling, “Hey, mom! Hey, mom!” Would you like to teach your children to be respectful and not interrupt…but do it in a way that also shows respect for them? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to get your kids to put off interrupting and put on kindness and consideration for others. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-057-when-kids-interrupt *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Teach Them Diligently | teachthemdiligently.net Children’s Series | ***

Is all the constant teasing in your home driving you crazy? Ever wonder what the Bible has to say about the topic? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to address teasing with your children and the importance of teaching your kids to consider others above themselves. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-056-when-kids-tease *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Teach Them Diligently | teachthemdiligently.net Children’s Series |

In response to this week’s anniversary episode of the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast, we have a follow-up apology we’d like for you to hear. We’ve received a few emails, social media messages, and reviews from concerned listeners, which we greatly appreciate. Katy and I love that God is using you all to encourage and sharpen us, and we want to thank you for modeling Christlike love to us. We hope you’ll take just a few minutes to listen. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-055-apology *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support ***

Are you enjoying our podcast on biblical parenting but want to hear from us about something that’s not parenting-related for a change? Help us celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast and get to know Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan a little better in an exciting episode where we’re answering your questions about ANYTHING! *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-054-happy-anniversary-ask-us-anything *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Teach Them Diligently | teachthemdiligently.net Children’s Series | ***

Are you wanting to be the best stepmom you can be, but your efforts aren’t bringing about the results you desire? Did you have high hopes of thriving as a stepmom, but now it’s about just surviving? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Laura Petherbridge, as they discuss some of the challenges for parenting stepchildren and encouragement for stepmoms as they navigate their roles. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-053-being-a-smart-stepmom-with-laura-petherbridge *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Teach Them Diligently | teachthemdiligently.net Children’s Series | ***

Does your child talk non-stop and rarely come up for air? Are you wanting to encourage your child to communicate well, but the excessive talking is driving you a little bit crazy? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to get to the heart of the issue and some practical ways we can encourage our talkative children to love God and others in the way they communicate. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-036-how-to-lead-your-child-to-christ-part-2 *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-052-when-kids-talk-excessively Sponsors for this episode: Teach Them Diligently | teachthemdiligently.net Dwell | dwelldifferently.com Gabb Wireless | gabbwireless.com ***

Are you unsure about whether or not timeout is an effective consequence? Are you concerned that you spend too much time on correction and not enough time on connection? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how you can use time-outs and ways to move forward in confidence with correction. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-051-time-outs-and-kids-who-forget *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Are your kids constantly arguing and bickering? Does it seem to be their life mission to aggravate and push one another’s buttons? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about how to encourage your kids to resolve conflicts on their own in ways that will nurture their relationships with one another. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-050-teaching-siblings-to-resolve-conflict-biblically *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Does speaking correction and instruction into the lives of your children come naturally for you, but speaking blessings to them doesn’t come so easily? Would you like to know more about what it means to speak blessings over your children and how you can go about doing that? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they discuss the power of speaking words of blessing over your children and ideas for how to get into the practice of doing so regularly. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-049-speaking-blessings-over-children-with-sonya-shafer *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Do you dread gathering with extended family and friends who aren’t on the same page with you when it comes to parenting, politics or faith? Are you looking for ways to keep peace with opinionated relatives who overstep or impose their views too aggressively? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we can do as ambassadors of Christ to show the love of Jesus to difficult relatives. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-048-interacting-with-difficult-relatives *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Do you wonder whether or not Santa Claus will distract your children from the true meaning of Christmas? Or do you wonder if your children will miss out on a special part of their childhood if you forego celebrating Kris Kringle? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they offer some encouragement for those who may be on the fence as to whether or not they want Santa to be a part of their Christmas celebrations. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-047-should-christians-celebrate-santa *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Are you looking for creative ways to teach your kids about the true meaning of Christmas this year? Are you longing to see your children get excited about the birth of Jesus? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about fun traditions and practical ideas that will point our families toward Christ throughout the Christmas season. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-046-fun-ideas-for-a-christ-centered-christmas *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Do you desire your kids to have close friendships and enjoy being together? Do they spend more time tearing each other down than building each other up? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we can do to help our kids cultivate unity and build life-long friendships with their siblings. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-045-cultivating-unity-among-siblings *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Do your kids show more attitude than gratitude? Do they grumble and complain instead of looking for ways to be thankful? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Tricia Goyer, as they discuss how we can lead our kids from grumbling to gratitude as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-044-from-grumbling-to-gratitude-with-tricia-goyer *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Do you ever feel like tattling is a never-ending battle between siblings? Do you wonder what the Bible says about the issue? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to address the heart problem behind tattling. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-043-taming-the-tattletale *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Does it seem that the parenting methods you’re using aren’t working? Are you consistently implementing all the strategies we talk about on this podcast, but you aren’t seeing any change in your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how to point our kids to their need for Jesus and bring about lasting change in their lives. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-042-when-parenting-methods-arent-working *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Do you long for your children to truly know and love Jesus to the point that they pursue Him with all their hearts? Are you looking for ways to encourage your children to have a personal relationship with Jesus, but you aren’t sure how to go about doing that? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we as parents can do to nurture our children’s faith. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-041-nurturing-your-childs-faith *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Dwell | dwelldifferently.com ***

Do you wonder whether or not Halloween is just a harmless night of costumes and candy? Are you confused about whether or not, as a Christian, you should participate in an occasion with such questionable pagan roots? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween and offer some encouragement for those who might be on the fence about participating. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-040-should-christians-celebrate-halloween *** Support this podcast: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsors for this episode: Rainbow Resource Center | rainbowresource.com Dwell | dwelldifferently.com Not Consumed | notconsumed.com ***