Foundation Worldview Podcast

Are Frozen Embryos Less Human? Answering a Common Pro-Choice Argument 09.06.2026 20p

You and your daughter hear a pro-choice argument that catches you off guard: if a building were on fire and you could only save the newborns in the nursery or the frozen embryos in the freezer, everyone would save the newborns, so embryos must not be as valuable. How do you respond?In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz uses that exact argument to teach a simple, repeatable way to evaluate any objection that gives you pause. You'll learn how to:Pin down what an argument is really claiming, premise by premise.Pressure-test each premise to see whether it actually holds up.Respond wisely, with disarming questions that open a real conversation instead of a debate.You'll also hear why the gut instinct that an embryo is "less human" than a born baby falls apart under examination, and how a single well-placed question can expose the hidden flaw in the burning-building scenario. It is a conversation that will sharpen your own thinking and give you the tools to train your children to do the same.Resources mentioned: What Is Truth? (a picture book for ages 4 to 7) and the Careful Thinking curriculum (ages 10 and up), both available at foundationworldview.com.Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it at foundationworldview.com/podcast.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Hell When a Parent Doesn't Believe 02.06.2026 17p

When a nine-year-old asks whether his agnostic dad is going to hell, how do you answer honestly without making him afraid of God? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a Scripture-anchored way to respond: starting with what the Bible says rather than your own opinion, and giving children the fuller picture of who needs rescue, what God has done in Christ, and how deeply God desires the salvation of the very person they're worried about. Along the way, she offers practical encouragement for loving and praying for an unbelieving spouse, and for helping a child reflect Christ at home without carrying a weight that was never theirs to bear.

Is My Child Gay? How to Tell Friendship From Romantic Feelings 26.05.2026 22p

Your nine-year-old says another girl on her soccer team is pretty, and now she's worried she might be gay. How do you respond?In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz works through a real parent's question and gives Christian families three biblical truths to teach their kids:We are all drawn to beauty by design, because God Himself is the source of all beauty.It is natural to be drawn to people of the same sex we want to be like, not be with.Even a child who grows up experiencing same-sex attraction can still honor God in that struggle.Along the way, Elizabeth shares stories from her own middle school years and a single profound question from a friend in apologetics that reframes the conversation entirely.

Is 'What a Beautiful Name' Biblical? An Honest Worship Song Review 19.05.2026 18p

Are popular Christian worship songs actually biblical? On this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz tackles a question we receive often from parents: how do we teach our kids to think critically about Christian music without raising a generation of cynics?Elizabeth begins with an important caveat about pursuing discernment with humility rather than pride, then walks through a simple framework parents can use at home. She introduces three categories every Christian worship song tends to fall into and models the evaluation process by going line by line through Hillsong's "What a Beautiful Name," comparing each verse and chorus against passages from John 1, Romans 1, Hebrews 1, Philippians 2, Acts 17, and Romans 8.Along the way, Elizabeth touches on songs by MercyMe, Jesus Culture, and Michael W. Smith, and closes with two diagnostic questions every Christian parent can ask the next time a worship song comes on in the car. Whether you're trying to choose songs for family worship, evaluate what your kids are hearing at youth group, or simply build a stronger habit of biblical discernment in your home, this episode gives you a practical place to start.If you'd like to equip your children to read, interpret, and apply Scripture on their own (the foundation that makes biblical evaluation of anything possible), check out the Foundation Worldview Studying the Bible curriculum at foundationworldview.com.

Good Secrets, Bad Secrets: The Sex Talk Most Parents Skip 12.05.2026 12p

How do you teach a young child that sex is private and special without making them feel ashamed of it, and without accidentally training them to keep secrets from you, which is the exact tactic abusers count on?In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through a simple framework Christian parents can use with kids as young as four: the difference between good secrets (protecting something valuable) and bad secrets (trying to cover up sin). She also shares the single rule every parent should teach their child about secrets, and how to respond when your child confesses something hard so they keep coming back to you.If you're looking for help starting the basic sex conversations with your young child, Foundation Worldview's "The Talk"...Made Easy is a three-video resource that walks parents through anatomy, the mechanics of sex, and reproduction. You can find it at foundationworldview.com.

How to Show Your Kids Jesus in Every Old Testament Story 05.05.2026 16p

How do you help your kids see Jesus in every Old Testament story? Most children hear the Bible as a stack of disconnected accounts — Noah's ark over here, David and Goliath over there, Jesus somewhere in the New Testament. But the Bible is one cohesive story, and every chapter of the Old Testament is pointing toward Christ.In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through a simple framework parents can use at home:- How to tell the Bible's story as one connected whole, broken into 16 memorable time periods from creation to the return of Jesus- Four Old Testament passages that point directly to Christ — Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:3, the Passover lamb in Exodus 12, and Moses's promise of a coming prophet in Deuteronomy 18- A daily reading habit that anchors every passage your family encounters in the Bible's bigger storyIf this episode is helpful, our Studying the Bible curriculum walks families through the full method Elizabeth modeled here — the Bible timeline, the Old Testament clues that point to Jesus, and the basic skills kids need to read, interpret, and apply Scripture for themselves. You can find it at foundationworldview.com/studying-the-bible.Submit a question for a future episode: foundationworldview.com/podcast

Animal Farm Movie Review for Families 01.05.2026 31p

Thinking of taking your kids to see the new Animal Farm movie? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks Christian parents through the film's plot, positive and negative elements, and four biblical worldview questions to discuss with your kids before or after watching.Resource mention:Helping Your Child Understand That Love Is a Choice, Not Just a Feeling

What's the Difference Between Christians and Seventh-Day Adventists? 28.04.2026 27p

What do Seventh-Day Adventists actually believe, and how do those beliefs line up with historic Christianity? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through what Seventh-Day Adventists teach, where those teachings align with the Christian faith, and where they depart from it.She begins with a simple three-step method any parent can use to research a belief system different from their own — a method that works whether the belief in question is another Christian denomination, a sect, a cult, or another religion entirely. From there, she covers the origin of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the Great Disappointment of 1844, the role of Ellen G. White in shaping its early teachings, and four key doctrinal differences worth understanding: the investigative judgment, Sabbath-keeping, annihilationism, and soul sleep.Whether you have friends or family members who are Seventh-Day Adventists, or you simply want to help your children think clearly and lovingly about denominational differences, this episode offers a clear, biblical, and practical starting point.Resource mentioned in this episode: From Sabbath to Lord's Day by D. A. Carson.If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, you can do so at foundationworldview.com/podcast.Subscribe to the Foundation Worldview newsletter for weekly biblical parenting help: foundationworldview.com/newsletter.

My Kid Only Obeys to Please Me — Here's the Biblical Fix 21.04.2026 20p

How do you raise an obedient Christian child without accidentally training them to be a people pleaser or to just fear consequences? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a listener's question about teaching kids healthy obedience that flows from a love for God — not a fear of man.In this episode you'll learn:Why lowering behavioral expectations is NOT the biblical answer (and what to do instead)How to tailor your discipline for a people-pleasing child vs. a strong-willed childThe heart-probing questions that turn discipline moments into discipleship moments

Can Your Kids Explain the Gospel? 14.04.2026 13p

How do we help our kids talk about their faith with confidence? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks three practical ways to equip children to articulate what they believe and answer questions about Christianity. She explains why kids need to be grounded in biblical truth, see faith modeled in everyday life, and be coached through spiritual conversations with others.

Talking with Your Kids About Suicide: A Gospel-Centered Framework 07.04.2026 15p

How do you explain death by suicide to elementary-aged kids without creating unnecessary fear? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through how to talk about suicide in a way that is truthful, age appropriate, and grounded in the hope of the gospel. She also shares a framework for helping children process the suicide of a family member or loved one with honesty, compassion, and biblical clarity.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review for Families 01.04.2026 23p

Should Christian parents take their kids to see the Super Mario Galaxy movie? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the film for families, highlights positive and negative elements, and shares three worldview-based questions parents can use to help their children think biblically about what they watched.

My Child Has to Win. What Should I Do? 22.03.2026 16p

What does the Bible say about competition and competitiveness in children? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how sports, games, and competition can be good gifts from God—and how those gifts can quickly be twisted by pride, envy, and selfish ambition. She also shares practical guidance for helping children compete in healthy, God-honoring ways, especially when one child is less skilled and struggles to keep up.

Hoppers Movie Review for Families 14.03.2026 25p

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the new Pixar film Hoppers.While the movie contains engaging storytelling, beautiful animation, and themes about relationships and caring for nature, it also presents a worldview that treats humans as just another animal in the ecosystem.So how can Christian parents help their kids think biblically about the ideas presented in the film?Elizabeth walks through both the positive and negative elements of Hoppers and shares four key worldview questions parents can discuss with their children after watching the movie. These questions help kids evaluate cultural messages and compare them with what Scripture teaches about creation, humanity, and God’s ultimate plan to restore the world.If your family is considering seeing Hoppers, or if you've already seen it, this episode will help you decide—and equip you to turn the movie into a meaningful biblical conversation.

My Child Thinks God Isn’t Listening to His Prayers. What Should I Say? 10.03.2026 17p

What should you do when your child believes God isn’t listening to their prayers?Many children struggle when they pray for something—like bad dreams to stop—and the answer doesn’t come the way they hoped. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical approach to helping kids understand unanswered prayer.You’ll learn how to teach children what prayer really is, what Scripture commands about prayer, and how even Jesus experienced prayer that wasn’t answered the way He asked. This conversation equips parents to help their children continue trusting God—even when the answer is “no” or “wait.”

What Should I Do When My Child Is Crushed by Their Sin? 03.03.2026 11p

When your child is deeply grieved by their sin, it can be both beautiful and overwhelming. How do we speak truth about sin without crushing their spirit?In this episode, Elizabeth walks through the biblical “arc” of our identity—created in God’s image, fallen in sin, redeemed by Christ, justified through faith, and sanctified by the Spirit. Learn how to help your child understand who they truly are in light of the gospel.

“6 7” and Cultural Catchphrases: How Should Christians Respond? 24.02.2026 14p

A simple phrase. A viral trend. A lot of confusion.When your child starts repeating a cultural catchphrase like “six seven,” how should you respond—especially if its origins are unclear or potentially problematic?In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical framework for evaluating cultural phenomena. You’ll learn how to avoid the “genetic fallacy,” ask wise questions, and guide your children to think critically rather than reacting with frustration or blind acceptance.Instead of extreme annoyance or uncritical engagement, discover how to use cultural trends as discipleship opportunities that train your child to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter.

What If I’m Not Elect? Explaining Election to Kids Without Fear 17.02.2026 17p

How do we explain the doctrine of election to children—especially when it causes fear?In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through how to biblically and carefully explain election to kids who may feel anxious after hearing that “not all will be saved, but only those whom God elects.” What if your child wonders, What if I’m not elect?Elizabeth unpacks:Where the word “election” appears in ScriptureWhat Christians agree on—and where they may disagreeWhy God’s goodness and justice matter in this conversationThe clear biblical promise that those who seek the Lord will find HimHow to give your child confidence and peace rather than fearThe doctrine of election is not meant to lead to tears. It is meant to lead to trust.

Helping Your Child Understand That Love Is a Choice, Not Just a Feeling 10.02.2026 11p

What should you do when your child says she doesn’t love anyone but you, and doesn’t want to lie by saying it? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz helps parents guide young children to understand that love isn’t just a feeling, but a choice rooted in Scripture. You’ll learn how to respond wisely, avoid forcing empty words, and begin teaching a biblical understanding of love that will grow with your child over time.

How to Help Your Child Through Hard Circumstances 03.02.2026 14p

What do you say when your child is hurting over something that can’t be changed?In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a heartfelt question from a parent whose six-year-old daughter feels lonely as an only child. While Scripture like Isaiah 41:10 offers comfort, this episode explores a more robust, biblical framework for walking children through suffering, disappointment, and unmet longings.Elizabeth shares five practical, Scripture-rooted steps parents can use to help their children process pain without minimizing it—teaching them to trust God, grow in gratitude, and love others even in hard circumstances. While this episode focuses on loneliness, the principles apply to many forms of childhood suffering.