The MAVEN Parent Podcast

A core Christian doctrine is that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. But in today's culture of pluralism and inclusivity, this is a widely unpopular belief—one that's often branded as unloving. So why do we,...

Parents, should you send your kids to a secular university? Increasingly, the recommendation from church leaders is a resounding no. Our culture is confused about everything—from gender to race—and academia sits at...

We live in a media-saturated world. From endless movies and TV shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime to music and YouTube videos, our kids are constantly surrounded by content. Now more than ever, we need to equip them to...

Many Christians say they believe in the Trinity, but few can define it clearly or point to where it’s taught in Scripture. That needs to change! As parents, we must be equipped to help our kids understand and...

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of Christianity's essential doctrines. It's one we need to be able to understand and articulate to others. But many of us (adults and students) don't have a well-formed view of the...

Gentle Parenting is all the rage right now as young parents are increasingly turning to social media influencers for advice. But does this parenting philosophy actually work? As Brett and Erin are traveling and...

On September 10th, Charlie Kirk—founder of Turning Point USA and Christian speaker—was shot and killed while publicly debating college students on faith and social issues. Kirk was a courageous leader who boldly...

As Christians, what should a home look like? We know that homes should be safe places, but Scripture calls us to something deeper. The way we establish and conduct our homes shapes how our children grow and how we...

Kids are curious—they're created in God's Image after all. So naturally, throughout the years they spend in our homes and churches, they will have many questions about the Christian faith and worldview. HOW adults...

The work of raising thankful kids—and avoiding entitlement—starts early. In this episode, Brett and Erin address 5 easy steps you can take if you want to raise entitled kids...which is 5 easy steps to AVOID if you...

The Center for Biblical Engagement surveyed more than 100,000 people and found that engaging the Bible four or more days per week has a profound impact on an individual’s life. Indeed, engaging God’s Word is the...

Social scientist and cultural critic Jonathan Haidt recently wrote an important article entitled, “What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones.” In this episode, Brett & Erin discuss Haidt’s piece and...