Raising Rock

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  Divorce, Remarriage & Blended Families: A Christian Guide to Helping Your Kids Thrive 15.09.2026 1t 1min

  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 StepmomFollow her on Instagram⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠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.
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  Should Parents Post Their Kids Online? A Conversation About Sharenting 08.09.2026 48min

  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:Follow Leah on Instagram⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  The Truth About Reading Struggles: What Every Parent Should Know 01.09.2026 1t 34min

  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 documentaryFollow The John Corcoran Foundation on InstagramFollow The Truth About Reading on InstagramFollow Kayla Schiedler on InstagramFor more on the politics and influences that have shaped how reading is taught in America, listen to Sold a Story by journalist Emily Hanford.⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.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.
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  How Genesis Shapes Your Child's Identity (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) 25.08.2026 35min

  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 childrenWhether 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.⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.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.
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  Want to Do Devotions With Your Kids? Start With 3 Minutes a Day 18.08.2026 31min

  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 SpotifyFind Pebbles on You TubeFind Pebbles on Apple⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  What Every Parent Needs to Know About Pornography | Exposure, Addiction & Recovery (with Andrew Buck) 11.08.2026 44min

  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 pornographyWhether 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 Webinar30-Day Challenge⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  Reclaiming Sex Education: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex Without Fear 05.08.2026 50min

  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 Instagram How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠ Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Raising Rock on Pinterest⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  How to See Your Child the Way God Sees Them 28.07.2026 52min

  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 themHow to pray Scripture over your kids with purposeWhat it means to see your child through God's eyesWhy every child needs a different approach to parenting and disciplineHow to use "The Pause" before responding in challenging momentsPractical ways to build a rhythm of prayer into your homeBecause 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.How to connect with Bethany:⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  How Do I Teach My Kids About Money? A Christian Parent's Guide 21.07.2026 50min

  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 consumerismBecause 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 on Instagram ⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  How To Build A Strong Family 14.07.2026 1t 21min

  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 secureWe 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 graceHow to connect with Kari:Visit Strong Families on their ⁠website⁠. Visit Strong Families on ⁠Instagram⁠.⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.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.
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   How to Change Your Child’s Behavior by Reaching Their Heart | Ginger Hubbard 07.07.2026 1t 8min

  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• TattlingFor 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.How to connect with Ginger Hubbard:Learn more about Ginger HubbardFollow Ginger on InstagramUse code "parenting" for 10% off your order⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. 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.
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  The Blessing Every Child Needs with Dr. John Trent 30.06.2026 1t 4min

  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.How to connect with Dr. John Trent:Visit Strong Families on their website. Visit Strong Families on Instagram.⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  Navigating Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: Faith, Grief & Healing with Julie Fowler 23.06.2026 1t 7min

  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 parentsWhether 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.⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.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.
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  Finding Hope After Child Loss: Matt McDonough on Faith, Healing, Hormones, and the Power of Jesus 16.06.2026 1t 23min

  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 transformationLosing a child and faith through griefHope and healing after lossThe power of prayer and trusting God in sufferingJesus' saving and transforming powerSanctification and spiritual growthChristian health and wellnessHormone health for men and womenFamily health and healthy habits for kidsNutrition, lifestyle changes, and whole-body wellnessBiblical encouragement for difficult seasonsHow to connect with Matthew:Learn more about Matthew and Fear the Lamb on instagram.Use this link to shop Matthew's hat and other merch items at 15% off.⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  Katy Faust: Children's Rights, IVF, and Raising Conservative Kids 09.06.2026 48min

  This week on the Raising Rock Podcast, I sit down with Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us and author of Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City.This episode originally aired in 2025, but in light of recent headlines surrounding abortion, Down syndrome, and growing conversations about human value, we felt it deserved another moment in the spotlight.At the heart of Katy's work is a simple but challenging question: What happens when the desires of adults conflict with the rights and needs of children?Together, we discuss children's rights, God's design for family, and some of the most difficult cultural questions facing parents today. We talk about IVF, surrogacy, donor conception, same-sex parenting, and why Katy believes every child has a right to be known and loved by their mother and father whenever possible.We also discuss how parents can raise children with biblical convictions in a culture that increasingly challenges those beliefs. Katy shares practical wisdom from her book, including ways to help children think critically, engage culture with confidence, and stand firm in truth without losing compassion.Whether you agree with every conclusion or are hearing these ideas for the first time, this conversation will challenge you to think deeply about family, human dignity, and what it means to put children first.Topics discussed:• Children's rights and the mission of Them Before Us• IVF, surrogacy, and donor conception• God's design for family• Raising conservative kids in a progressive culture• Teaching children to think biblically• Truth, courage, and compassion in today's worldAs parents, our goal isn't simply to tell our children what to think. Our goal is to teach them how to think biblically. We hope this conversation helps you do exactly that.How to connect with Katy:Learn more about Them Before UsLearn more about Katy FaustFollow Katy Faust and Them Before Us on InstagramHow to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠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.
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  Apologetics for Moms: Where to Start 02.06.2026 1t 9min

  What do you say when your child asks, "How do we know God is real?" Or, "Did Jesus really rise from the dead?" What about the question at the foundation of so many others: "Is there such a thing as truth?"In this episode of Raising Rock, Elise sits down with Tricia Scribner of Dr. Nana Talks and Mama Bear Apologetics to discuss why apologetics matters for families and how parents can begin equipping their children to think critically about faith, truth, and Christianity.Whether you've never studied apologetics before or you're looking for practical ways to have deeper conversations with your kids, this episode will help you navigate some of the biggest questions your children may face. Together, they discuss how to teach kids to defend their faith, how to evaluate competing truth claims, evidence for the existence of God, the historical case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and why a strong biblical worldview matters in today's culture.More importantly, this conversation is not just for your children. It is for you, too.If you've ever wrestled with questions about faith, doubted your ability to answer hard questions, or wanted greater confidence in what you believe and why you believe it, this episode will encourage and strengthen your own faith journey.Topics discussed include:• Christian apologetics for parents• How to teach apologetics to children• Is there objective truth?• How do we know God exists?• Evidence for the resurrection of Jesus• Defending the Christian faith• Raising children with a biblical worldview• Critical thinking and faith• Answering tough questions about Christianity• Faith-based parenting and discipleshipThis is a conversation every Christian parent should hear because the goal is not simply to teach our children what to believe, but to help them understand why it is true.How to connect with Tricia:Learn more about TriciaFollow Tricia on Instagram Learn more about Mama Bear Apologetics Follow Mama Bear Apologetics on Instagram⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.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.
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  Surrendered Motherhood: They were never ours!!!! 26.05.2026 43min

  Motherhood requires relinquishing from the verybeginning. We relinquish sleep. Time. Comfort. Control. Plans. Dreams. And eventually, even our hearts as our children grow and leave home.And as much as we relinquish, there is still this subtlethread of ownership that runs through motherhood. That our children belong to us. In this episode, Elise shares the message she gave onMother’s Day on what it means to truly surrender our children to the Lord through the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel.Because surrendered motherhood is not just about givingthings up. It is about settling ownership. Our children are not ours to control. They are entrusted to us by God to steward.This conversation dives into:• Why control keeps us anxious• How convenience quietly shapes our parenting• Why comfort can become an idol• How to teach our children discernment instead of dependence on us• What it practically looks like to parent with open handsSurrendered Motherhood is hard. A surrendered life is hard. But not surrendering to the Lord is a different kind of hard. Pick your hard. ⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.
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  Made to Magnify with Morgan Krueger | Christian Motherhood, Letting Go of Control, and Choosing Jesus Over Self 20.05.2026 53min

  Do you ever feel like your happiness depends on everything going your way?As moms, we are constantly managing schedules, meeting needs, and carrying the responsibilities of home and family. Without even realizing it, our peace can become tied to our expectations, our plans, and our desire for things to unfold the way we hoped.When that happens, our focus subtly shifts. Instead of magnifying Jesus, we begin magnifying our own needs, our frustrations, and our circumstances.In this episode of the Raising Rock Podcast, we are joined by author Morgan Krueger to discuss her new book, Made to Magnify: Choosing to Live for Jesus When Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself.Together, we talk about the daily battle between living for our own comfort and happiness and living for the glory of God. Morgan shares biblical encouragement for Christian moms who want to trust God more deeply, surrender control, and find lasting peace by fixing their eyes on Christ.If you have ever felt overwhelmed when life does not go according to plan, this conversation will remind you that true joy is not found in getting everything you want. It is found in making much of Jesus.You were not made to magnify yourself. You were made to magnify Him.How to connect with Morgan:Learn more about MorganHow to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠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.
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  Faith After Infant Loss: Lauren Cummings Johnson on Grief, Obedience, and Hope 12.05.2026 49min

  Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of infant loss and grief.In this deeply moving conversation, Elise sits down with Lauren Cummings Johnson of Choose Joy Nursing to hear her powerful testimony of faith in the midst of unimaginable loss.Lauren shares the story of her daughter, Lily Ann, who was diagnosed with a rare illness and passed away as an infant. She opens up about what it looked like to walk in obedience when God asked her to surrender the child she loved so deeply, how she and her husband navigated grief, and the ways the Lord has sustained them through heartbreak.Lauren also shares what it has been like to carry grief while preparing to welcome her son—holding both sorrow and hope at the same time.In this episode, we discuss:Infant loss and grieving as a Christian motherTrusting God when His plan is painfulWalking in obedience during sufferingPregnancy after lossFinding hope in ChristChoosing joy and extending grace in every seasonIf you are walking through infant loss, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, or deep grief of any kind, we pray this conversation reminds you that God is near to the brokenhearted and faithful in every season.How to connect with Lauren:Learn more about Lauren.Learn more about Choose Joy Nursing.Listen to the song that Lauren discusses on the show.How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.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.
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  It’s Not If… It’s When: Talking to Your Kids About Porn with Greta Eskridge 05.05.2026 46min

  Note for parents: This episode is intended for adults and is not appropriate to listen to with children in the room.This is one of those conversations you might wish you didn’t have to have… but you absolutely do.We’re joined by Greta Eskridge, author of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, to talk about a reality every parent is facing: it’s not if our kids will be exposed… it’s when.And it’s no longer just something “out there.” It’s showing up through apps, through friends, and through completely unexpected places. Gone are the days of thinking we can simply protect our kids by limiting access.So what do we do?In this conversation, we talk about when to start, what to actually say without fear or shame, and how to prepare our kids instead of only trying to protect them. We also walk through the subtle ways exposure is happening today and how we can raise kids who respond with truth and discernment.How to connect with Greta:Learn more about Greta on her Instagram⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠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.