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Parenting with Purpose

by Laura Seibert

Join this podcast as Laura Seibert hosts conversations about “all things parenting and beyond” with Connie Dunn and Christi Ogden. This team of ladies from the Antioch Movement are sharing their insights and giving practicals for raising Godly kids in our culture today. Join them each week for both encouragement and methods that will help you as you parent your children.

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Episodes

  1. Respecting Authority

    In this episode, Connie and Christy discuss the importance of teaching children to respect authority figures like teachers, coaches, and leaders, starting with practical habits in the early years such as making eye contact, using appropriate titles, and listening with both eyes and ears. They...

  2. Staying Steady in Changing Seasons

    In this episode, Connie and Christy share practical wisdom for navigating family transitions, whether it's sending a child to kindergarten, moving to a new city, or launching a senior to college, as they both prepare to send their oldest children off in the coming months. They discuss the...

  3. The Power of Consistency in Parenting

    In this episode, Connie and Christy discuss the importance of consistency in parenting, from discipline and bedtime routines to family devotionals and fun nights, and how being predictable and steady reflects God's unchanging nature to our children. They emphasize that consistency doesn't mean...

  4. Insight on Growing Up from Two Teenagers

    In this candid episode, Connie and Christy interview their teenagers—Jayden and Emily—who are both high school seniors about to graduate, giving honest perspectives on what it was like growing up in their homes. The teens share what they appreciated (family encouragement, supportive presence at...

  5. Babysitting Advice from 2 Professionals

    In this special episode, Connie and Christy interview their teenage daughters—Emily (18) and Campbell (15)—who share insights from both sides of the babysitting experience. The girls discuss what made great babysitters when they were younger (someone who engaged with them, enforced rules, and…

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  6. Walking Through Loss: Sara Martin on Grief, Motherhood, and Hope

    In this special episode, Laura interviews Sara Martin, a young widow and mother of three who lost her husband suddenly three and a half years ago. Sara shares her journey of raising teenagers alone, the importance of staying engaged in community even when it's uncomfortable, and how she's learned...

  7. Avoiding Judgement

    In this episode, Connie and Christy tackle the challenge of judging other parents when we don't know their full story, inspired by a conviction Connie experienced while driving. They discuss how easy it is to make assumptions based on limited information and encourage listeners to replace…

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  8. Helping Your Kids Learn Money Management

    In this episode of Parenting with Purpose, Connie and Christy share practical ways to teach children financial stewardship from an early age, emphasizing the importance of giving, saving, and spending wisely. They discuss strategies like teaching tithing with young children, requiring teenagers…

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  9. Developing Grit

    In this episode of Parenting with Purpose, Connie and Christy explore how parents can help their children develop grit and confidence by allowing them to struggle through age-appropriate challenges rather than constantly rescuing them. They discuss practical ways to build capability in kids—from...

  10. Enjoying What Our Kids Enjoy

    In this episode we discuss enjoying what our kids enjoy!

  11. Altar of Availability

    In this podcast we discuss the altar of availability!

  12. The Importance of Unity in Your Parenting

    In this episode, Laura and Connie talk about unity! The why, how and what of the matter!

  13. Managing Your Home

    This is a podcast where we talk about managing your home.

  14. Praying Scripture over Your Kids!

    In this podcast, we revisit the practicals of praying over your kids!

  15. Navigating Technology

    Connie, Christy and Laura revisit the complex issues of technology in this world.

  16. When your Kid Battles Fear at Bedtime

    In this episode, we talk about helping our kids battle, fear, particularly when it comes to bedtime.

  17. A Fresh Start! Putting the Big Rocks in First!

    We are back!!! As the new semester starts, in this podcast we talk about 5 big rocks that we put into our family routine.

  18. Caring for Your Soul in the Summer

    In this podcast, we talk about how important it is to tend to your soul through the hurry of summer.

  19. Preparing for a High School Graduate!

    In this episode, we talk about preparing for a high school graduate.

  20. Addressing the Lies we Believe in Our Parenting

    In this episode, we share lies we cyclically believed as we raised our kids! “Same enemy, same lies”.

  21. The Power of Parenting in Community

    In this episode the gals talk about the power and blessing of raising kids in community both for the kids and the parent!

  22. Teaching your Kids to Abide in Jesus

    In this episode we discuss the topic about of how to train your kids to abide in Jesus!

  23. Bringing Home with You

    In this episode, I interview Christen Nine on how to create “home” wherever you are.

  24. Dealing with Disappointment

    In this episode, Christy and Laura talk about how to handle disappointment in your kids and guide them into a healthy mindset.

  25. Picking Your Battles

    In this podcast, Connie and Christy share about the challenges we are consistently facing with our kids and how to discern which “battles” you address and which ones you let slide.

  26. Making the Most of “Surprise off Days”

    In this episode, we share ideas of what do to with those surprise “snow days” that come our way!!

  27. Q and A on 6 to 12

    In this episode, we do another Dear Abby type Q&A with Christy and Connie!

  28. Q&A on Birth to 5 Years Old

    In this podcast, we do a Dear Abby type Q&A for a few issues from birth to five years old..

  29. Navigating Holidays with Family

    In this episode, we talk about how to navigate the challenges when gathering with family.

  30. Let's Talk Politics with our Kids!

    In this podcast Christy and I talk about the importance of talking with your kids about the current issues and a few ideas how to do it!

  31. Dealing With Your Kid Getting in Trouble at School

    In this episode the three of us talk about a process of what to do when your kid gets in trouble at school!

  32. New Season, Fresh Rhythms

    In this podcast, we discuss what it looks like to enter into a new season with healthy rhythms for life with Jesus!

  33. Mid-Summer Missional Mindset

    As we find ourselves in mid-summer, Connie and Laura share a few fresh thoughts on keeping a missional mindset so we finish well.

  34. A Book Review on "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

    On this podcast, I interview Christy on this book that she was reading. I’m my mind, it is a must read for this generation.

  35. Carolyn takes us through a "Tending your heart" exercise.

    In this episode, Carolyn walks us through the process of identifying the harmful lies that we believe and replacing those with God’s truth.

  36. An interview with Carolyn Doolittle.

    Hey everyone, we are back!!! In this podcast I interview Carolyn Doolittle, a mother of 4, and glean wisdom from her on her journey of mother hood.

  37. Cultivating the Atmosphere of Your Home

    In this podcast, Laura interviews Christy on how she and Jordan cultivated the atmosphere in their home.

  38. Connecting With Your Teens

    In this podcast Christy and Laura unpack both the importance methods of getting and staying connected to your teens.

  39. A Revisit with Proverbs 14:1

    In this podcast on Valentines Day, we freshly unpack Proverbs 14:1 and talk about how to be wise builders of our homes.

  40. Navigating Crushes and Dating

    In this podcast, Connie and Christy talk about navigating our kids as they take the journey through crushes, dating, and boyfriend/girlfriend relationships.

  41. Planning a Purposeful Couple Family Meeting

    This podcast shares a few ideas for a couple to have a successful and meaningful “evaluation day” of both their life and how their family is doing.

  42. A Chat About Healthy Habits

    In this weeks podcast, we touch the topic of our journey of teaching your kids healthy habits.. particularly the topic of food.

  43. Connie's Mom Interview

    In this weeks podcast, Connie interviews her mom on her advice for parenting today along with keeping your spiritual life alive through all the seasons.

  44. Working Through Roles and Goals

    In this podcast, Christy and Laura talk about the value of taking a pause during the holidays to pray through and write down your roles and goals for the following year. Please see the link for a Role and Goal sheet as a guideline if you need one. Roles and Goals link:...

  45. An Interview With Julie on Raising a Strong-Willed Child

    In this podcast we revisit with Julie about raising a strong-willed child. She shares her testimony of the journey God lead her through uniquely with her boys.

  46. Generosity

    On this podcast, Laura and Christy talk about the importance of generosity and some practicals on how to disciple your kids in living generous lives.

  47. The Value of Community in Raising Kids

    Christy and Laura share on the value of creating and pressing into community as we are on our journey in parenting!

  48. Nest Recording - Oct 11

    Enjoy this week's podcast on a delightful teaching by Melinda Seibert at Waco's Nest for Moms gathering.

  49. Celebrating Birthdays

    In this podcast we share fun ways that we celebrate our kids birthdays and the value of them being celebrated and being made to feel special!

  50. Recapping Sunday’s Sermon on Gender Identity

    This week we take time to recap the sermon from Sunday on Gender Identity. Please see this link to listen to that sermon! https://www.youtube.com/live/5-ecK6y5ES8?si=gVrA9n0I_LuoeJtJ

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join this podcast as Laura Seibert hosts conversations about “all things parenting and beyond” with Connie Dunn and Christi Ogden. This team of ladies from the Antioch Movement are sharing their insights and giving practicals for raising Godly kids in our culture today. Join them each week for both encouragement and methods that will help you as you parent your children.

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Join this podcast as Laura Seibert hosts conversations about “all things parenting and beyond” with Connie Dunn and Christi Ogden. This team of ladies from the Antioch Movement are sharing their insights and giving practicals for raising Godly kids in our culture today. Join them each week for both...

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