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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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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Helping Kids Explore Beauty, Art, and Saint Patrick w/ Ned Bustard

The modern church has sometimes struggled with encouraging artists to use their gifts for the glory of God. How do artists and art fit into the Great Commission? Also, who was St. Patrick and how can we pass along a...
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Why Family Breakdown Leads to Cultural Breakdown w/ Katy Faust

From the sexual revolution to no-fault divorce to the legalization of gay marriage, there's no mistake that the definition of marriage has dramatically shifted over the decades. What is marriage for? Is it primarily...
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Why the Harder Way to Parent Is Actually Better

The data is in! Does Gentle Parenting really work? It may feel easier in the moment, but is it actually effective in raising resilient, respectful kids in the long run? In this episode, Brett and Erin take a close...
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The Parenting Conversation Our Culture Needs Right Now

Last week on the podcast, we spoke with Dr. Leonard Sax, a family doctor and author, about the key ideas from his book, "The Collapse of Parenting." In this episode, Brett and Erin debrief that conversation and...
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The Collapse of Parenting and How to Reverse It w/ Dr. Leonard Sax

Parents, have you wondered how much modern culture—with its screens and shifting philosophies—has changed the way we raise our kids? The impact may be more serious than many of us realize. In this episode, Brett and...
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Should I Discipline My Kids In Public?

Should you discipline your kids in public? How do we navigate those situations when our kid talks back or kicks off a tantrum in the middle of the grocery store? In this episode, Brett and Erin dig into Ephesians 6:4...
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Why Your Kids Don’t Listen the First Time

Parents, we've all been there: You’ve said "No" about five times at this point. You’ve given a warning. Maybe you've even explained the consequence…and still nothing changes! This cycle can feel exhausting and...
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