Parenting Next Gen

Ever feel like your teen still needs training wheels for life? In this raw and relatable episode, we dive into the fears parents face; whether it’s handing over the car keys, teaching emotional strength, or watching them cling to your calendar. -What do you do when the “bad influence” is your best friend’s kid? -Or when college students say the thing they needed most wasn’t academics, but emotional skills? This one’s for every parent asking: Am I preparing them, or protecting them too much?

In this special bonus episode of Parenting Next Gen, we’re sharing a raw, early conversation between us captured before we officially launched the podcast. Though the audio isn’t perfect, the conversation is packed with gems on parenting, identity, and the responsibility we carry as leaders for the next generation.

In this episode of Parenting Next Gen, we sit down and unpack the questions most parents tiptoe around:Should I homeschool or stick with public school?Is mom tired and dad tired even the same thing?And what’s your biggest parenting pet peeve?This isn’t polished advice, it’s a raw, honest convo between parents who’ve been through it: no judgment, no filters, just connection and real talk.Drop your answers in the comments.Share this with a parent who needs to hear they’re not alone.Follow Parenting Next Gen for more episodes that help you parent with connection, not control.

In this episode of Parenting Next Gen, we’re asking the hard, honest questions every parent should sit with, especially in 2025.We’re not just talking discipline and curfews… We’re talking legacy, emotional intelligence, and preparing our kids for a future we don’t fully understand yet.In this episode, we unpack:What parenting has revealed about ourselvesWhy some of us are still trying to make our own parents proudWhether allowances still make sense in today’s worldHow to prepare your child for AI (yes, really)And where the line is between guidance and overinvolvement in your child’s relationshipsWhether you're a parent, mentor, or just trying to break generational patterns, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for weekly deep dives on conscious parenting, raising emotionally resilient teens, and building trust without losing yourself.

Let’s keep it real. There are things we should’ve been warned about before becoming parents… but nobody said a word.In this episode of Parenting Next Gen, we’re diving headfirst into the kind of questions that make people uncomfortable the stuff you won’t find in a parenting book or Sunday sermon:If your ex was flat broke… would you let them move back in for the kids?Do your kids actually feel safe with you, or just controlled by you?And let’s be honest… after everything you’ve sacrificed, do you feel like your kids owe you?We’re not sugarcoating anything. This is the episode where pride gets checked, triggers get hit, and truths come out. Because parenting isn’t always pretty and sometimes the realest growth starts with a brutally honest conversation.Press play. This one’s going to make you think, squirm, and maybe even rethink how you show up at home.

Let’s be real… parenting today feels like walking a tightrope with no net.In this episode of Parenting Next Gen, we’re pulling back the curtain on the quiet questions parents carry but rarely say out loud:Are we setting a bad example by hustling so hard that they barely see us?Should we be sharing our mental health struggles with our kids, or shielding them from the weight we carry?Is it time to forgive our parents… or just finally do better?And when it comes to our teens’ future (college, career, or content creator), who really gets to decide?This one’s not for the parents who pretend they’ve got it all together. It’s for the ones grinding, healing, and praying they’re not screwing it all up in the process.If you’ve ever asked, “Am I doing too much… or not enough?”, this episode is for you.

Let’s be honest, co-parenting isn’t always mature conversations and shared calendars. Sometimes it’s war in slow motion. In this episode of Parenting Next Gen, we’re getting real about the chaos that comes when two people are raising the same kid with very different energy. We talk about what happens when: Your ex constantly undermines your parenting You're stuck between protecting your peace and protecting your child You’re trying to lead with faith... but you’re also losing your patience Your teen is caught in the middle, and you don’t know how to fix it We also dive into the uncomfortable but necessary questions: Can you actually be fully present for your child while still chasing your own dreams? And when things feel out of control is faith enough, or do you need therapy, too? This episode isn’t for perfect parents. It’s for the ones in the middle of the mess still trying, still showing up, and still believing there’s a better way forward. Press play. Let’s talk about the chaos no one wants to admit they’re living in.

In this episode of Parenting Next Gen, we’re asking the questions most people avoid:Are you too sensitive with your kids or are you just emotionally aware?Why do dads still get a bad rap in parenting conversations?What words actually come to mind when you think “mother” or “father”?And is stepparent love different… or just defined differently?We unpack modern parenting roles, emotional identity, and how love shows up in blended families. Whether you're a biological parent, stepparent, or co-parent this episode challenges assumptions and makes space for empathy.

In this raw and reflective episode of Parenting Next Gen, we open up about the unspoken needs we had growing up and how they’ve shaped the way we show up as parents today.From awkward conversations about sex and romance (or the lack of them) to the role of prayer in the home, we’re diving into the hard stuff:What age should you talk to your teen about sexuality and dating?Is prom becoming too much or is it just evolving with the times?Were you rebellious as a kid… and what would’ve made a difference?Are we modeling a life of faith or just hoping they figure it out?We’re not here to blame; we’re here to break cycles, lead with love, and give our kids what we didn’t always receive: honesty, connection, and guidance.If you’ve ever said, “I’m trying to parent differently than I was raised,” this episode is for you

This episode of Parenting Next Gen is loaded with real talk for real parents.We tackle some of the biggest (and most uncomfortable) questions today’s parents face:Does having more money actually make you a better parent?Should teens be using AI? and how do we guide them through it?How do you talk to your kids about Christianity without sounding preachy?What can we do when our teens are facing depression, bullying, or silent battles?It’s raw. It’s relevant. And it’s rooted in grace and growth.Whether you’re feeling uncertain about technology, faith, or your finances, this episode will remind you that presence matters more than perfection.

Parenting teens today is not what it used to be, and if you feel like you're constantly playing catch-up, you're not alone.This isn’t about being a perfect parent; it’s about being a present, prepared, and peaceful one. If you’ve ever said, “It wasn’t like this when I was growing up,” this one’s for you.Living V.I.T.A.L: From Adversity to Advantagehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KWSJ5MS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

In this episode of Parenting Next Gen, we go deep and get real.Do you actually enjoy being a parent, or are you just surviving it?We talk about the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids, dealing with disappointment, and how to love your children when their choices don’t match your expectations.Plus, we get honest about:• Having friends who aren’t believers, and how that impacts your parenting• Why some adults are still blaming their parents (and how to stop the cycle)• What age your kids should start thinking about the future, without pushing them too hardThis one’s raw, relatable, and rooted in grace.New episodes weekly — hit subscribe & join the journey.

Meet your hosts and discover the heart behind Parenting Next Gen, a faith-based podcast for modern parents raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha. In this kickoff episode, we introduce ourselves, share our story, mission, and what to expect each week as we discuss real parenting challenges. Whether you’re a single parent, married couple, co-parent, or guardian, if you’ve ever prayed for more patience, cried behind closed doors, or wondered “Am I even doing this right?”; this podcast is for you.Subscribe now and join the movement of parents raising emotionally resilient, spiritually grounded, next-gen leaders