The MAVEN Parent Podcast

The MAVEN Parent Podcast

Hosted by: Brett and Erin Kunkle

Brett and Erin Kunkle guide you through Christian parenting in a secular culture, with wisdom and a bunch of practical help.

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Families Never Eat Together

In the rush of modern life, family dinner has become increasingly rare. Between work, sports, and endless activities, gathering around the table often falls to the bottom of the priority list. But are families losing...
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What I Didn’t Expect About Mom Guilt

Moms, have you ever experienced "mom guilt"? Your child is struggling with potty training, and somehow you're convinced it's your fault—that if they’re having a hard time, you must have done something wrong. Mom guilt...
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What Your Adult Children Need From You w/ Dr. Kathy Koch

One day, our kids grow up. They move away, start their own lives, and make choices of their own—including some we may not agree with. That transition can be difficult to navigate, often bringing grief, uncertainty,...
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4 Steps to Fix Your Marriage

How you maintain your marriage is more important than the work you put into your relationship with your kids! Marriage is the foundation of the family, and kids suffer without a healthy example to lean on. So, how can...
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Raise Men. Not Basement Boys.

Are we raising resilient men or fragile boys? American culture chronically deemphasizes God's good design for men. Parents are encouraged to coddle and protect boys from discomfort, struggle, and risk—robbing boys of...
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Christians Must Stop Living By Lies w/ Rod Dreher

Gender identity. Critical Theory. Social justice. Same-sex marriage. The Culture is asking Christians to repudiate Biblical truth at every turn. Refuse and the culture will try to punish you. Author Rod Dreher's book...
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What Not to Do When Jehovah's Witnesses Knock on Your Door

The Great Commission is central to Christianity—we are supposed to share the Gospel with those we encounter. But what's the best way to train your kids in this skill? In this episode, Brett and Erin react to a perfect...
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Are Millennial Parents the Most Arrogant Parents Ever?

Millennials have been raising the next generation for a while now and it's time to check in on them. Champions of modern parenting methods such as Gentle Parenting, millennials are fairly confident that their...
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The Transgender War on Girls’ Sports: Why Christians Need to Get Involved w/ Sophia Lorey

Is the issue of biological males in women's sports "over" now? Last week, we interviewed teen athlete Olivia Viola about her experience running track and field against a biological man. She is far from the only teen...
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One Teen's Bold Stand for Women's Sports at Her High School Track Meet w/ Olivia Viola & Family

Ideas have consequences and those consequences impact real people. Olivia, a high school track athlete, never expected to find herself at the center of a national conversation. But when she was forced to compete...
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Is an Ancient Burial Cloth Powerful Evidence for Jesus' Resurrection? w/ Doug Powell

In this episode, Brett and Erin sit down with apologist and author Doug Powell to explore the mystery of the Shroud of Turin—a centuries-old burial cloth believed by many to be the cloth that wrapped Jesus after His...
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What Should Parents Do When Teens Lie and Break Trust?

What's the best way to respond when your teen lies, breaks trust, and refuses to listen? In this episode, Brett and Erin tackle a difficult—but common—parenting situation: a listener writes in about their teen...
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