Raising Rock

Manifesting. Crystals. Astrology. Tarot cards. Burning sage. Angel numbers.

These practices have become increasingly common in today's culture, but what does the Bible actually say about them?

In this episode, I'm joined by a former practicing witch who shares her powerful testimony of how Jesus Christ rescued her from the New Age movement and transformed her life.

Rather than approaching this conversation from theory, she speaks from personal experience, offering biblical wisdom for Christians navigating a culture where spiritual deception is often packaged as harmless self-help or wellness.

We discuss:

• What the Bible says about witchcraft and the occult
• Manifesting and why Christians should NOT be doing it
• Astrology and horoscopes
• Crystals for healing or protection
• Tarot cards
• Burning sage to "clear energy"
• Angel numbers
• Mediums and psychics
• Spiritual deception in today's culture
• How to lovingly respond when friends or family embrace New Age practices
• The hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ

Whether you've encountered these practices personally, have children growing up in today's culture, or simply want to understand what Scripture teaches, this conversation will help you discern truth from deception with both conviction and compassion.

How to connect with Brianne:

Check out Brianne's Sourdough Instagram

Check out Brianne's Podcast Hearty Homemaker

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At Raising Rock, we thoughtfully and prayerfully vet the guests we invite onto our podcast. While we are unlikely to feature guests whose beliefs or values stand in direct opposition to the mission and principles of Raising Rock, we also recognize that no two individuals or ministries align perfectly on every issue.

Some of our guests may hold differing opinions, have varying approaches to certain topics, or share content on their personal platforms that does not fully reflect all of Raising Rock's views and convictions. Featuring a guest on our podcast should not be interpreted as a full endorsement of every belief, opinion, product, or piece of content they have shared.

Our desire is to engage in meaningful conversations that encourage families, promote wisdom, and point parents toward raising children with strong character and faith. As always, we encourage our audience to thoughtfully consider all content through the lens of Scripture and with discernment.

Motherhood is beautiful. It's also exhausting. Between the laundry, school pickups, meals, interrupted conversations, sleepless nights, and endless to-do lists, many moms wonder if they're missing what God has for them. What if He's been there all along?

In this episode, I'm joined by author Chelsey DeMatteis to discuss her new devotional, Mercy in the Margin, and how God meets mothers in the ordinary moments, unexpected interruptions, messy mistakes, and daily limitations of motherhood.

We talk about one of the greatest lies modern moms have been told: that we should be able to do it all. Chelsey reminds us that God never asked us to be limitless. Instead, He invites us to bring our limitations to Him, where His mercy is more than enough.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with mom guilt, constantly busy, or simply longing to experience God's presence in everyday life, this conversation offers practical encouragement and biblical hope.

We discuss:

• Finding God in the ordinary moments of motherhood
• Why busyness has become a badge of honor
• The difference between being busy and being faithful
• Why it's okay to have limits
• Letting go of the pressure to do everything
• How God meets us in interruptions
• Mom guilt and God's grace
• Discovering mercy in the middle of mistakes
• Practical encouragement for overwhelmed Christian moms
• Resting in God's faithfulness during every season of motherhood

If you've ever wondered whether God sees you in the dishes, diapers, carpools, or daily routines, this conversation is for you.

How to connect with Chelsey:

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Visit Chelsey's website

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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At Raising Rock, we thoughtfully and prayerfully vet the guests we invite onto our podcast. While we are unlikely to feature guests whose beliefs or values stand in direct opposition to the mission and principles of Raising Rock, we also recognize that no two individuals or ministries align perfectly on every issue.

Some of our guests may hold differing opinions, have varying approaches to certain topics, or share content on their personal platforms that does not fully reflect all of Raising Rock's views and convictions. Featuring a guest on our podcast should not be interpreted as a full endorsement of every belief, opinion, product, or piece of content they have shared.

Our desire is to engage in meaningful conversations that encourage families, promote wisdom, and point parents toward raising children with strong character and faith. As always, we encourage our audience to thoughtfully consider all content through the lens of Scripture and with discernment.

How do we raise daughters who know who they are in Christ when the world is constantly telling them who they should be?

In this episode, I'm joined by bestselling author Nancy Wilson to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing Christian parents today: raising girls with a secure identity rooted in Jesus instead of culture.

We talk about why a daughter's confidence begins long before the teenage years, how mothers can cultivate security from childhood through high school, and why feeling deeply loved at home changes everything.

We also tackle many of the questions parents are asking today:

• Crop tops
• Makeup
• Fake nails
• Spray tans
• Two piece bathing suits
• Modesty
• Friendships
• Social media
• "Snoopervising"
• Preparing daughters for the teenage years
• Building confidence without pride
• Helping girls find their identity in Christ

Rather than offering a list of rules, Nancy shares biblical wisdom for raising daughters whose hearts are anchored in Christ and whose confidence isn't determined by culture. Whether you're raising a preschooler, elementary-aged daughter, tween, or teenager, this conversation will encourage you with practical wisdom for every stage.

⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

At Raising Rock, we thoughtfully and prayerfully vet the guests we invite onto our podcast. While we are unlikely to feature guests whose beliefs or values stand in direct opposition to the mission and principles of Raising Rock, we also recognize that no two individuals or ministries align perfectly on every issue.

Some of our guests may hold differing opinions, have varying approaches to certain topics, or share content on their personal platforms that does not fully reflect all of Raising Rock's views and convictions. Featuring a guest on our podcast should not be interpreted as a full endorsement of every belief, opinion, product, or piece of content they have shared.

Our desire is to engage in meaningful conversations that encourage families, promote wisdom, and point parents toward raising children with strong character and faith. As always, we encourage our audience to thoughtfully consider all content through the lens of Scripture and with discernment.

Hormone health has become one of the biggest conversations among women today. From cortisol and cycle syncing to nutrition, supplements, and hormone balancing, there's no shortage of advice.

But what if we're asking the wrong first question? In this episode, we're stepping away from the typical hormone health conversation to ask something even more foundational - what does the Bible actually have to say about our health?

Joining me is Anna Melendez of The Fresh Pursuit to discuss how Scripture shapes the way we pursue wellness, steward our bodies, manage stress, embrace rest, and trust God in every season.

This isn't an episode about the newest supplement or the latest hormone protocol. It's about building a biblical foundation that influences every health decision we make.

Whether you're struggling with hormone imbalance, chronic stress, burnout, fatigue, or simply want to honor God with your body, this conversation will encourage you to pursue health with wisdom instead of striving.

In this episode we discuss:
• What the Bible says about caring for our bodies
• Stewardship versus making health an idol
• Why Jesus' pace matters for our health
• The connection between stress, rest, and women's health
• How Christian women can pursue wellness without anxiety
• Practical encouragement for building healthy rhythms that glorify God

How to connect with Anna:

Follow Anna on Instagram @the.fresh.pursuit

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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As Christian parents, it's easy to give every issue the same weight. Screen time. Bedtimes. Music. Smartphones. Lying. Stealing.

But should they all be treated the same?

In this episode, we're introducing a simple framework that's changing conversations in our own home: Is this a moral issue... or is this our family's preference?

We'll talk about the difference between God's clear commands in Scripture and the ways individual families faithfully apply biblical wisdom. More importantly, we'll discuss why that distinction matters and how confusing the two can unintentionally shape the way our children think about God, sin, and obedience.

Our goal isn't to raise children who simply follow our family rules. It's to raise children who know how to seek the Lord, understand His Word, and faithfully apply it throughout their lives. We also created a free discussion guide to help your family continue the conversation together.

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Grief touches every one of us, yet so many of us feel completely unprepared when someone we love experiences a devastating loss. We want to help. We want to say the right thing. But too often, our words unintentionally place even more weight on the person who is already carrying so much.

In this episode, we sit down with Pam McConnell, former Vice President at Nike. After walking through the heartbreaking loss of her husband and other profound personal losses, Pam has dedicated her life to helping others navigate grief with compassion, wisdom, and practical care. She challenges one of the most common phrases we say to grieving people—"Let me know what you need"—and offers a more thoughtful, Christlike way to come alongside those who are hurting.

Whether you're grieving yourself or simply want to love someone else well, this conversation will equip you with practical ways to show up, meaningful encouragement rooted in empathy, and a better understanding of what people experiencing loss truly need. This is one of those conversations every person should hear—because sooner or later, every one of us will either grieve or walk alongside someone who is.

Check out Pam's new podcast

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Divorce changes a family forever, but it doesn't have to define its future. Whether you're walking through a divorce, raising children in a blended family, co-parenting with an ex-spouse, or considering remarriage, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical encouragement, and realistic expectations for the road ahead.

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Petherbridge, author of The Smart Stepmom and a trusted voice on stepfamilies, remarriage, and divorce recovery. Together, we talk honestly about how divorce impacts children, why blended families are often more challenging than people expect, common mistakes couples make when entering remarriage, and practical ways to build stronger, healthier relationships. Laura's wisdom is compassionate, realistic, and deeply rooted in Scripture.

Whether you're a child of divorce, a single parent, a stepparent, remarried, dating after divorce, or simply want to better understand and support families walking this road, this is an episode you'll want to save and share.

How to connect with Laura:

Visit her website The Smart Stepmom

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⁠On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Every photo, funny story, milestone, and parenting moment can now be shared with the world in just a few seconds. But just because we can post something about our children, should we? In this episode, we sit down with Leah Plunkett, author of Sharenthood, for one of the most thoughtful conversations we've had about raising kids in a digital age. Rather than telling parents what they should or shouldn't post, this conversation invites us to think more intentionally about how we steward our children's stories.

Together, we explore what it means to protect not only our children's physical privacy, but also their emotional, spiritual, mental, and digital privacy. We discuss the lasting digital footprints we create for our kids, how to think critically before sharing online, and practical questions every parent can ask before hitting "post." Whether you're someone who shares often or rarely, this episode offers biblical wisdom and thoughtful perspective for navigating social media in a way that honors both our children and the responsibility God has given us as parents.

How to connect with Leah Plunkett:

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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John Corcoran’s story is almost unbelievable. He graduated from college, became a high school teacher, and spent 17 years in the classroom, all while unable to read. He finally learned to read as an adult, and what happened next turned his greatest struggle into his life’s work.

In this episode, we sit down with John, author of The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read and founder of the John Corcoran Foundation, along with his granddaughter Kayla Schiedler, who has spent years working alongside him in literacy. John has shared his story on 20/20, 60 Minutes and The Oprah Winfrey Show, and has spent decades advocating for people who struggle to read. His foundation works to prevent and eradicate illiteracy by helping children and adults learn to read and supporting effective literacy instruction.

Kayla grew up around that mission and has made it her own, finding so much joy in helping struggling readers and their families, including ours.

This is a fascinating conversation about John’s incredible story, the reading crisis in America, what we misunderstand about kids who struggle to read, and the hope that comes when they finally receive the instruction they need.

If you have a child who struggles with reading, or you simply want to better understand how children learn to read, don’t miss this one.

How to connect with John and Kayla:

Watch The Truth About Reading documentary

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Follow Kayla Schiedler on Instagram

For more on the politics and influences that have shaped how reading is taught in America, listen to Sold a Storyby journalist Emily Hanford.

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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What if the first few chapters of Genesis shape far more than just what our children believe about creation?

In this episode, we're joined by children's author Hannah Pierrou to talk about why Genesis lays the foundation for a child's understanding of identity, purpose, truth, and ultimately the gospel itself.

Together we discuss:

• Why every child needs a biblical foundation beginning in Genesis

• What it means that our children were created on purpose and for a purpose

• How the gospel is woven into the story of creation

• The true meaning and significance of the rainbow

• Helping children understand God's design in an age of confusion

• Practical ways to make biblical truth come alive through books, conversations, and everyday moments

• Building meaningful bedtime routines that disciple our children

Whether your kids are toddlers or elementary-aged, this conversation will encourage you to intentionally lay a biblical foundation that can shape the rest of their lives. If you've ever wondered where to begin when teaching your children a biblical worldview, this episode is a great place to start.

How to connect with Hannah:

Follow Treehouse Storyteller on Instagram

Visit the Treehouse Storyteller website.

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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You want to disciple your kids. You want God's Word to be part of your family's everyday life. But between school, sports, dinner, bedtime, and everything else competing for your attention, family devotions can feel like one more thing you're not doing well enough.

What if you started with just three minutes?

In this special episode of the Raising Rock Podcast, Ann and Elise introduce Pebbles: A Daily Devotional for Kids, a new Monday-through-Friday audio devotional designed to help families bring biblical truth into the ordinary moments of everyday life.

But Pebbles didn't begin as a podcast idea. It began with more than 5,000 devotionals handwritten over fifteen years by Ann's father and Elise's grandfather, Pastor Dick Dresselhaus. Just days before he passed away, an idea emerged: What if the biblical truths he had spent years praying over and sharing with adults could be carried forward to the next generation?

That idea became Pebbles.

Each episode is less than three minutes and takes a biblical truth, principle, or idea from one of his original One for the Road messages and reshapes it for children, ending with a simple question families can use to keep the conversation going.

Listen during breakfast. Turn it on during the drive to school. Play it on the way to practice. Three minutes. One biblical truth. One opportunity to start a conversation that might matter far beyond today.

In this episode, Ann and Elise share the story behind Pebbles, why they created it, how families can use it, and why discipling our kids doesn't always have to mean adding something big to an already-full day.

Pebbles: A Daily Devotional for Kids is available Monday through Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Find Pebbles on Spotify

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Pornography is one of the biggest discipleship challenges facing this generation.

The average age of first exposure continues to drop, and many children don't go looking for pornography. Instead, pornography finds them.

So what should parents do?

In this episode, I'm joined by Andrew Buck of The Freedom Fight to discuss one of the most important conversations Christian parents need to have.

Andrew shares his own story of being exposed to pornography at just 11 years old, the addiction that followed through middle school, high school, and college, and how Christ ultimately brought lasting freedom.

Today, Andrew dedicates his life to helping students break free from pornography and sexual addiction while equipping parents to respond with both truth and grace.

In this episode we discuss:

• What pornography does to the brain
• Why exposure is different from addiction
• Warning signs your child may be struggling
• How pornography affects boys and girls
• What to do if your child has been exposed
• How to respond if your child confesses an addiction
• Practical ways parents can create a safe environment for honest conversations
• Why shame is never the path to lasting freedom
• The hope that Christ offers for those battling pornography

Whether you're parenting young children, tweens, teenagers, or college students, this conversation will equip you to navigate one of the most difficult issues families face today with wisdom, truth, and hope.

How to connect with Freedom Fight:

Parent Equipping Webinar

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Talking to your kids about sex can feel overwhelming. When should you start? What should you say? What if you've waited too long? And how do you teach your children about God's design for sex in a culture that's already teaching them something else?This week, we sit down with Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, to talk about one of the most intimidating topics in parenting. Kristen has spent more than 15 years equipping families to have honest, age-appropriate conversations about sex, puberty, pornography, relationships, and God's beautiful design for our bodies.Together, we discuss:• How to talk to your kids about sex without fear or shame• When parents should start talking about sex (it's probably earlier than you think)• Why "the talk" shouldn't be one awkward conversation• What to do if you feel like you've already waited too long• How to create ongoing, age-appropriate conversations about sex• Why parents, not culture, should be the primary voice shaping their children's understanding of sex• How to help your children develop a healthy, biblical understanding of sex, puberty, relationships, and God's designIf the words sex education make you think of uncomfortable classrooms, awkward conversations, or something you'd rather avoid, this episode will completely change your perspective. As Kristen explains, sex education isn't one awkward talk. It's a lifetime of conversations that help our children understand God's beautiful design before the world teaches them a counterfeit.Whether your children are toddlers, elementary-aged, tweens, or teenagers, this conversation will encourage you to start where you are. If you've never talked about sex before, it's not too late. If you've already started, you'll leave with practical ideas for continuing the conversation in a way that builds trust, confidence, and a biblical foundation.Because when it comes to talking about sex, our goal isn't simply to protect our children. It's to prepare them with truth.How to connect with Kristen:Learn more about Sex Ed Reclaimed*use code " ROCKCO" for 20% off the Sex Education curriculumFollow Kristen on InstagramHow to connect with Raising Rock:

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Every child is uniquely created by God, yet it's easy to parent through the lens of our own expectations, frustrations, or fears instead of His truth.

In this episode, Bethany Kimsey of Warrior Motherhood joins us to talk about one of the greatest gifts we can give our children: seeing them the way God sees them. Together, we discuss how intentional prayer, praying Scripture, and studying the unique way God designed each child can transform the way we parent, discipline, and lead our families.

Whether you're in the middle of toddler tantrums, navigating the teenage years, or simply longing to become a more intentional parent, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, seek God's wisdom, and trust Him to reveal what your child needs most.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why praying for your children changes you as much as it changes them
• How to pray Scripture over your kids with purpose
• What it means to see your child through God's eyes
• Why every child needs a different approach to parenting and discipline
• How to use "The Pause" before responding in challenging moments
• Practical ways to build a rhythm of prayer into your home

Because sometimes the greatest shift in parenting doesn't begin with changing our child. It begins with asking God to change the way we see them.

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Money is an important topic that many parents feel unprepared to discuss and often fail to intentionally prepare their children for. Should kids receive an allowance? Should they tithe? How do we teach generosity, hard work, contentment, and wise stewardship in a world that constantly encourages more, more, more?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shane Enete of Biola University to discuss why financial literacy is an essential part of discipleship. Together, we explore biblical principles for teaching children about money, practical ways to introduce saving, spending, and giving, and how parents can intentionally shape their children's hearts long before they begin earning their own income.

Whether your children are preschoolers or teenagers, this conversation will equip you to raise kids who not only understand money, but who also understand that everything we have ultimately belongs to God.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why teaching kids about money is a discipleship issue
• Biblical examples of stewardship and financial wisdom
• Navigating allowances and earning money
• Teaching children to give and tithe joyfully
• Practical ways to raise financially responsible kids
• Helping children develop contentment in a culture of consumerism

Because we are not simply raising children who know how to make money. We are raising future stewards of all that God has entrusted to them.

How to connect with Dr Shane:

Listen to the Money Storybook Bible

Follow Dr Shane onInstagram

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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How do we build strong families in a broken world?

This week, we sit down with Kari Trent Stageberg from Strong Families for a deeply encouraging conversation about brokenness, redemption, parenting, and the intentional choices that help shape healthy, thriving families.

Kari shares her powerful testimony of going from broken to blessed, including leaving an abusive relationship and experiencing the unconditional love and support of her parents during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Her story is a beautiful reminder that God can redeem even our deepest wounds and use them for His glory.

We also discuss the unique personalities within our families and relationships, how understanding those differences can strengthen our marriages and parenting, and practical ways parents can intentionally make their children feel deeply loved, seen, and valued.

Building on our previous conversation with Dr. John Trent about The Blessing, Kari takes these principles and makes them incredibly practical, discussing:

• Meaningful touch and affection
• Spending intentional quality time together
• Celebrating victories and successes
• Walking alongside our children through disappointments and losses
• Helping our children feel deeply known, loved, and secure

We also talk about repair in parenting, the importance of apologizing to our children, and why humility, repentance, and grace can profoundly shape a child's experience of childhood.

Whether you're trying to parent differently than you were raised, navigate difficult family relationships, better understand the personalities within your home, or simply become more intentional as a parent, we pray this conversation encourages you.

Topics discussed:

• Kari's testimony: from broken to blessed
• Leaving an abusive relationship
• The unconditional love of parents
• Different personalities in families and relationships
• Practical ways to intentionally bless your children
• Helping children feel deeply loved, seen, and valued
• Repair, humility, and apologizing in parenting
• Building strong families through God's grace

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Every parent wants more than outward obedience. We want children whose hearts love what is good, honor God, and choose what is right, even when no one is watching.

In this episode, we sit down with parenting author and speaker Ginger Hubbard to talk about one of the biggest shifts parents can make: moving beyond correcting behavior to shepherding the heart.

Together, we explore the heart behind some of the most common parenting struggles, including:

• Lying

• Complaining

• Sibling rivalry

• Disrespect

• Disobedience

• Tattling

For each behavior, Ginger shares practical, biblical questions parents can ask to help children recognize the heart issue beneath their actions, along with Scripture that points them back to God’s truth.

We also share personal stories from our own parenting journey and discuss how God has been teaching us to look beyond behavior modification and pursue lasting heart transformation.

If you’ve ever found yourself correcting the same behavior day after day, this conversation will encourage you with practical, gospel-centered tools to help shepherd your child’s heart.

Our prayer is that this episode equips you to parent with greater wisdom, grace, and confidence as you point your children to Christ.

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

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Every child longs to know they are loved, valued, accepted, and seen. But in the busyness of everyday life, many parents unintentionally miss opportunities to communicate those life-shaping truths.

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. John Trent, best-selling author, speaker, and founder of StrongFamilies.com shares the timeless biblical message behind The Blessing and why it has transformed families around the world for decades.

Growing up in a single-parent home, John understands what it feels like to search for acceptance and belonging. After coming to faith in Christ, he discovered something in Scripture that changed the trajectory of his life: God's design for passing a blessing from one generation to the next.

Together, we unpack the five practical elements of a biblical blessing and how every parent, grandparent, and caregiver can intentionally communicate love, identity, security, and purpose to the children in their lives.

John's warmth, humor, and wisdom make this conversation feel like sitting across the table from a trusted friend. You'll laugh, you'll be encouraged, and you'll walk away with practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your children—starting today.

Whether your children are toddlers, teenagers, or grown adults, it's never too early, or too late, to begin giving them the blessing they were created to receive.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What "The Blessing" actually is—and why it's deeply rooted in Scripture.
• The five elements every child needs to hear and experience.
• How your words shape your child's identity and future.
• What to do if you didn't receive a blessing growing up.
• How to begin creating a legacy of encouragement in your family today.

This is one of those conversations you'll want to revisit again and again.

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Julie Fowler of Julie Fowler Ministries to share her powerful testimony of infertility and pregnancy loss.

Julie shares her journey through infertility and pregnancy loss, including multiple miscarriages, and how God led her to create resources that support grieving couples.

After walking through the heartbreak of losing multiple pregnancies, Julie turned her pain into purpose by creating Bible studies, grief resources, and a ministry dedicated to helping couples navigate the difficult journey of infertility and child loss.

Together, we discuss:

• How to cope with pregnancy loss and miscarriage
• The unique grief that comes with infertility
• Why husbands and wives often grieve differently after pregnancy loss
• Practical ways to support a friend experiencing pregnancy loss
• What not to say to someone walking through infertility or grief
• Finding hope in God during seasons of unanswered prayers
• How faith can sustain you through grief and suffering
• Resources, Bible studies, and encouragement for grieving parents

Whether you have personally experienced infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss, or you're looking for ways to support someone you love, this conversation offers biblical encouragement, practical guidance, and hope for the journey ahead.

You are not alone.

Connect with Julie Fowler Ministries and explore her resources for pregnancy loss support, infertility encouragement, grief resources, and Christian Bible studies for healing.

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

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What happens when unimaginable grief meets the transforming power of Jesus?

In this week's episode, we sit down with Matthew McDonough for a powerful conversation about faith, healing, child loss, Christian wellness, and the redemptive love of Christ.

Matthew shares his personal testimony, including the heartbreaking experience of losing a child and the ways God met him in the depths of grief. Together, we discuss how Jesus brings hope in suffering, the ongoing process of sanctification, and what it means to trust God through life's hardest seasons.

We also explore practical topics like health and wellness from a biblical perspective, hormone health for men and women, family wellness, nutrition, and how caring for our bodies can support our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.

Matthew's passion for Jesus is contagious, and his story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's grace, healing, or redemption.

Whether you're navigating grief, searching for hope after loss, curious about Christian health and wellness, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your faith, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Christian testimony and life transformation

• Losing a child and faith through grief
• Hope and healing after loss
• The power of prayer and trusting God in suffering
• Jesus' saving and transforming power
• Sanctification and spiritual growth
• Christian health and wellness
• Hormone health for men and women
• Family health and healthy habits for kids
• Nutrition, lifestyle changes, and whole-body wellness
• Biblical encouragement for difficult seasons

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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