S4 E2: Meeting Your Child's Core Needs with Kathy Koch | Part 1
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
Release Date: 01/29/2025
S4 E13: Family Identity
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
Welcome to the Season 4 finale of The InFormed Parent Podcast! In this heartfelt and powerful solo episode, Suzanne Phillips wraps up a rich season on identity with a deeply personal and practical conversation about the identity of the family unit. She unpacks a truth she wishes someone had shared earlier in her parenting journey—the importance of forming a clear, intentional Family Identity rooted in God’s design. With wisdom drawn from her own experience as a parent, grandparent, and leader of the organization Beacon Parent, Suzanne invites you to become a Beacon for your children,...
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S4 E12: Innovative Family Discipleship
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In this week’s episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Santosh Swamidass, founder of Launching Ground and Launch Network, for a powerful and practical conversation on discipling your children in everyday family life. With a background in aerospace engineering, church planting, and family leadership, Santosh brings a unique blend of innovation and faith to the conversation around family discipleship. Whether you’re a parent feeling under-equipped or a church leader looking for scalable tools, this episode provides vision, strategy, and encouragement for...
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S4 E11: The Manhood Journey: Helping Dads Become Disciple-Makers
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Kent Evans, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Manhood Journey, for a compelling conversation about biblical fatherhood, identity, and discipleship. After a successful 20-year career in the business world, Kent turned his focus toward equipping fathers to become confident, present, and purposeful disciple-makers in their homes. From real-world struggles to encouraging trends, this conversation will inform and inspire you—whether you’re a dad, you're raising a dad, or you're mentoring a dad. Get ready...
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S4 E10: Riotstarter: When Students Find Purpose
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In this inspiring and purpose-packed episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jerrod Gunter, founder of Riotstarters—a national next-gen movement that is igniting faith, evangelism, and identity in students across the country. From the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerrod is equipping an army of teenage disciple-makers to take the gospel boldly into their schools and communities. What started as a local response to tragedy has become a nationwide movement of students owning their faith, finding their identity, and walking in purpose. This episode is a...
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S4 E9: Do No Harm: How a Mom Fights for Her Daughter
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with January Littlejohn, a mother-turned-advocate whose daughter was socially transitioned at school without her knowledge or consent. January shares her personal journey, exposing the dangers of gender identity ideology, the erosion of parental rights, and how parents can protect their children from cultural confusion. With a background in mental health counseling, January now speaks nationally, equipping parents, educators, and faith leaders with tools to navigate today’s identity...
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S4 E8: Raising Parents: Building Strong Families
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jonathan Brozozog, Lead Pastor of Creative Church, author of Raising Parents, and father of eight children. With over 20 years in ministry, Jonathan is passionate about equipping parents to embrace their God-given role, build strong families, and navigate today’s biggest cultural challenges. Together, they discuss the identity crisis in parenting, the biggest lies that take parents off course, and how families can restore peace, unity, and purpose. Jonathan also shares practical wisdom on parenting through...
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S4 E7: Gen Z In Their Own Words
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In this insightful episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jonathan Morrow, Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has led groundbreaking research on Gen Z in partnership with the Barna Group and has a deep understanding of how this generation thinks about identity, faith, success, and culture. Together, they discuss the shifting landscape of Gen Z, exploring their views on God, gender, adulthood, and social media. Parents, educators, and mentors—this conversation is packed with research-backed insights...
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S4 E6: Identify Yourself: Unpacking Identity
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips takes a deep dive into the core question of identity: “Who Am I?” Our culture places so much emphasis on diversity, yet true identity is rooted in sameness—specifically, our sameness with Christ. Suzanne unpacks the biblical definition of identity, the dangers of placing identity in roles rather than in God, and the ways parents can instill unshakable identity in their children. Through real-life examples, biblical wisdom, and practical insights, this episode will equip parents to guide their children confidently in their...
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S4 E5: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 2
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In the second of two eye-opening episodes of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jenna Parker, a 25-year-old young professional who walked through gender transition and later detransitioned in her early twenties. Jenna bravely shares her powerful and deeply personal story, shedding light on gender ideology, the cultural pressures surrounding it, and the emotional and psychological aspects of transitioning. With honesty and compassion, Jenna offers insights for parents and young people navigating this topic and provides invaluable advice for fostering a healthy,...
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S4 E4: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 1
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
In the first of two eye-opening episodes of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jenna Parker, a 25-year-old young professional who walked through gender transition and later detransitioned in her early twenties. Jenna bravely shares her powerful and deeply personal story, shedding light on gender ideology, the cultural pressures surrounding it, and the emotional and psychological aspects of transitioning. With honesty and compassion, Jenna offers insights for parents and young people navigating this topic and provides invaluable advice for fostering a healthy,...
info_outlineIn part one of this two-part episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., to explore the foundational concept of identity through the lens of core needs. Together, they tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges for parents and children, from understanding emotional identity to fostering security and resilience in the face of confusion. With insights drawn from her decades of work in educational psychology, Dr. Kathy shares actionable strategies to help parents build a strong identity foundation for their children—and themselves.
Episode Highlights
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Understanding the five core needs outlined in Dr. Kathy’s book, 5 to Thrive.
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How identity shapes the way children navigate difficult conversations about race, gender, and belonging.
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The impact of insecurity on children’s vulnerability to identity confusion.
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The dangers of emotionalism and how to develop resilience in children.
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Encouragement for parents facing their own identity crises in today’s challenging cultural climate.
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Practical strategies for building security and fostering belonging in your family..
Call-to-Action
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📖 Discover Dr. Kathy’s Resources: Learn more about her books, podcasts, and tools at www.CelebrateKids.com.
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🎙️ Tune into Dr. Kathy’s Podcasts: Celebrate Kids with Dr. Kathy
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💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Dr. Kathy for updates and encouragement.
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Instagram: @suzannephillips_, @kathy_koch__
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Facebook: Beacon Parent
Featured Resource Section
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Discover how to meet your child’s core needs to build security, identity, belonging, purpose, and competence. Get your copy → [Link]
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💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne for updates, resources, and encouragement.
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Instagram: @suzannephillips_
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Facebook: Beacon Parent
Featured Resource Section
Explore Suzanne’s step-by-step course to create your family’s vision, mission, and values for purposeful parenting. Learn more.
Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned
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“Insecurity is the foundation of identity confusion. Building security is critical to raising confident, resilient children.” – Dr. Kathy Koch
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“We are made in God’s image, not for confusion but for clarity and purpose.”
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