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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Episodes

10 Lessons Learned This Year

Humility is a Christian virtue, and it often manifests itself in our teachability. And as adults trying to disciple the next generation through some unprecedented cultural waters, we need to remain teachable in order...
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Teach Kids to Give at Christmas

Philippians chapter two describes one of the most significant moments in human history and provides us the reason why we worship during Christmas: God became man. The Incarnation is the supreme act of God’s selfless...
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What a Desperate Housewife Will Do for Her Kids

Should parents break the law to secure their kid's future? Desperate Housewife actress Felicity Huffman made news for her recent comments offering this justification for her role in the explosive 2019 college...
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An Invitation to Wonder w/ Ross Inman

Philosophy has a major public relations problem. The word conjures up images of dusty books and ivory towers, far removed from the realities of normal life. But what if philosophy is actually one of the most practical...
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Celebrate Advent w/ Rebecca Zipp

Advent, the first season of the Christian church year, is a wonderful opportunity to deepen our kids’ understanding of the Incarnation and help lead them into a more thoughtful season of worshipping Christ our King....
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Parents, Are You Teachable?

As parents, we’re properly concerned about our kids being teachable. But even as adults, we must also remain teachable so that we can continue to grow in our knowledge and wisdom as parents and the spiritual leaders...
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Questions About Boys, Makeup & Secular Music

At the recent MAVEN Conference in Texas, attendees sent in their questions all throughout the weekend. The conference Q&A panel was only able to cover a limited amount of questions, so in this podcast episode,...
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3 Ways to Fight Discouragement

In a broken and fallen world, discouragement is a given, especially when it comes to our families. When our marriage is rocky, when our kids are struggling, or when other trials hit us, we can be overwhelmed by...
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5 Steps to Teach Kids the Christian Worldview

The results of a recent Barna study are sobering: the vast majority of Christian kids do not have a biblical worldview. Parents and church leaders must redouble their efforts and be intentional in teaching biblical...
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Can Your Kids Answer These 7 Questions?

According to recent Barna research, the vast majority of our kids do NOT have a Christian worldview. Barna identified seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview that significantly increase the chances that our kids...
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Deciphering the Sexual Revolution: A Deep Dive into Cultural Shifts and Their Impact

In this episode of the Maven Parent podcast, we delve into the profound cultural shifts surrounding sexuality and their implications on our understanding of gender roles, relationships, and self-identity. Drawing from...
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Do Kids Have Obligations to Their Parents?

“You do you. Live your truth.” Our secular culture constantly chips away with these self-oriented messages. Of course, ideas have consequences. A relativistic culture that pushes individual autonomy as the highest...
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