The MAVEN Parent Podcast

One of the key questions at the heart of the Santa Claus debate is "Will telling my child about Santa cause them to doubt God?" It's a good question, and surely we don't want that to happen. But we also know that...

While believing in Santa as a little kid can be fun and even a little magical, there's a certain level of discernment and intentionality Christian parents need to have surrounding Santa in Christmas celebrations. How...

Is it lying to tell your kids about Santa Claus? And if you "lie" to them about Santa, can it make them question other beliefs you've passed on to them—for instance, the existence of God? In this episode, Brett and...

Christmas season is upon us, and so are the flurry of advertisements and distractions from the culture drawing our attention away from this season's true meaning: the Birth of Christ, our Savior. As parents, what...

Wokeness. Social justice. Critical race theory. Identity politics. How do we help our families and churches navigate a host of ideas that seem antithetical to Christianity? First, we must understand the worldview...

Our culture is fixated on identity. Race, gender, sexuality—these are all identities that our culture entices our kids to declare. As parents, we must ensure our kids are equipped with a solid understanding of who...

The church is a mess when it comes to race. Culture is already divided over the topic, and many churches and leaders have adopted secular ideas and conclusions about race and attempted to Christianize them. But what...

Is preferring one political party's platform over another's unbiblical? In this episode, Brett and Erin continue the conversation from last week about pastor Matt Chandler's viral sermon on politics. This time they...

With two weeks to go before the presidential election, politics is at the forefront of the cultural conversation. Over the weekend, megachurch pastor Matt Chandler's sermon about politics went viral and sparked debate...

For faithful Christian parents and leaders, protecting our kids from the ideas and values of the secular culture is not a long-term solution. Some protection is good but ultimately, we must EQUIP them to engage...

Talk about identity is everywhere in the culture, as the world tries to tell us and our kids who we are and where to find our value. In this episode, we're airing an essential talk on identity and Scripture, presented...

Have you ever struggled with doubt? For most of us, seasons of doubt about our faith are inevitable experiences. How do we set up our children well to navigate these moments? In this episode, Brett and Erin interview...