The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
Parenting is no joke! Suzanne Phillips has spent years coaching intentional, legacy-minded parents—helping them overcome our increasingly confusing culture and connect the dots between faith, family, freedom and their child’s future. Because informed parents make informed decisions. And let’s face it, ages 0-25 are called formative years for a reason. Your children are being shaped! What goes in WILL come out. So, tune in to The InFormed Parent, from the THINQ Media Podcast Network, to get the guidance you need to parent with purpose, disciple with direction and leave an intentional legacy.
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S5 E14: Creating Freedom in Education: How a Pod Can Change Everything
12/04/2025
S5 E14: Creating Freedom in Education: How a Pod Can Change Everything
Episode Summary: In this powerful and timely episode, Suzanne sits down with two moms who have lived what so many parents are only beginning to consider: you can change your child’s educational story — and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Today’s guests, Lauren Tatum and Brandy Hansen, both stepped out of traditional education pathways to create thriving, faith-filled homeschool pods for their children and communities. From fear and overwhelm to clarity and confidence, their journeys reveal what is possible when parents refuse to believe the cultural lie that there is only one way to educate kids. This conversation explores the cultural pressure surrounding education, the rise of therapeutic and agenda-driven classrooms, and why more families every year are discovering freedom through pods, microschools, hybrid models, and custom learning environments. Suzanne also introduces The Pod Packet, a practical, step-by-step resource created to help parents launch their own simple-but-powerful pod—without needing to build a full school or reinvent the wheel. Whether you’re curious, cautious, overwhelmed, or ready to take action, this episode will give you vision, options, and encouragement for the educational future of your family. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Lauren & Brandy’s personal journeys into alternative education ✔️ Public, private, homeschool — and why they chose something different ✔️ The cultural lies that pressure parents into traditional schooling ✔️ Why pods work — and how simple they can be ✔️ The story behind The Pod Packet and how it equips families ✔️ How to structure a pod, build rhythms, and set expectations ✔️ Real results: confidence, community, joy ✔️ How pods grow into hybrids, microschools, or academies ✔️ Encouragement for parents feeling the nudge to make a change 🎧 Listen Now: [Insert Podcast Link] Featured Resource: The Pod Packet A practical, step-by-step guide to help families create a simple, effective homeschool pod rooted in vision, community, and clarity. Perfect for: parents teachers churches entrepreneurs hybrid or microschool starters 👉 Learn More → 👉 Instagram → @thepodpacket Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Connect with Today’s Guests: @thepodpacket 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ Instagram: @beacon_parent Website: 📚 Beacon Parent Free Resource Hub: Tools for discipleship, identity, parenting, culture conversations & more. 👉 Download free resources → ✨ Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Foundational discipleship, community, teaching, and support for parents. 👉 Join the club → 🏫 Considering Alternative Education? Explore The Pod Packet — your first step toward building a meaningful, small-scale educational community. 👉 Get the packet → www.beaconparent.com/podpacket Identity Truth for the Family: You don’t have to choose what culture tells you is “normal.” Parents have God-given authority, creativity, and freedom to shape an environment where their children can grow in truth, purpose, and joy. Closing CTA: Parents — you have more options than ever, and more influence than you know. If this episode encouraged you, share it with another family exploring educational alternatives or seeking clarity for next year. 🎧 Listen Now →
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S5 E13: Affirming Girls, Building Secure Women
11/27/2025
S5 E13: Affirming Girls, Building Secure Women
Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and deeply practical episode, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jonathan Pitts—author, speaker, ministry executive, father of five, and President of For Girls Like You, a ministry serving tween girls and their parents. Jonathan has spent nearly two decades in Christian leadership, including serving as Executive Director of Dr. Tony Evans’ ministry (The Urban Alternative), managing recording artist Anthony Evans, Jr., and now serving in pastoral leadership at Church of the City in Franklin, TN. As a father of four daughters and a newly welcomed baby boy, Jonathan brings real-life wisdom, raw honesty, and a deeply redemptive story following the loss of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. This episode is essential for any parent raising girls in a culture that is rapidly shifting and increasingly confusing. From identity and confidence to cultural pressures and discipleship at home, Jonathan offers encouragement, clarity, and tools to help parents raise secure daughters who stand firm in truth. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Why Pop Culture Parenting is dangerous—especially for girls ✔️ The rise of cultural insecurity, comparison, and identity distortion ✔️ Why For Girls Like You focuses on tweens — and how it helps parents ✔️ The father–daughter dynamic and how dads impact girls’ identity ✔️ Raising a boy now — what’s different, what’s the same ✔️ Encouragement for parents raising girls who need grounding in truth Featured Resource: For Girls Like You A Christ-centered ministry equipping parents of tween girls with resources that build identity, confidence, and discipleship at home. 👉 Website → www.forgirlslikeyou.com 👉 Instagram → @forgirlslikeyou 👉 Jonathan’s Instagram → @pittsjr26 👉 Books → She Is Yours & My Wynter Season 💸 Use Code: BEACON20 for 20% off Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Connect with Jonathan Pitts: Instagram (Personal): @pittsjr26 Ministry: @forgirlslikeyou Website: www.forgirlslikeyou.com 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ Instagram: @beacon_parent Website: www.beaconparent.com 📚 Beacon Parent Free Resource Hub: Your place for discipleship tools, identity-building worksheets, and family formation resources. 👉 Download resources → ✨ Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Ongoing discipleship, teaching, support, and community for moms & dads. 👉 Join now → 📥 Thinking About Homeschooling or Hybrid Learning? The Pod Packet walks you step-by-step through creating your own homeschool pod. 👉 Get The Pod Packet → www.beaconparent.com/podpacket Identity Truth for the Family: Girls become secure when they hear truth from the people they trust most. Parents who affirm identity before culture tries to distort it lay foundations for strong, confident, Christ-centered women. Closing CTA: Parents, your voice matters. Your presence matters. The world is loud — but truth is louder when it’s lived out in your home. If this episode encouraged you or gave you language for raising girls in today’s culture, share it with a friend, your small group, or another parent who needs this hope. 🎧 Listen Now →
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S5 E12: Education Beyond a Degree
11/20/2025
S5 E12: Education Beyond a Degree
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Andrew Chambers, the Head of Campus Life at Excel College, one of the most innovative and biblically grounded higher education models in the country. With many parents questioning traditional college pathways — rising costs, secular influence, lack of discipleship, cultural pressure — this conversation opens the door to a revolutionary alternative designed to help students become wise, mature, productive adults who live purposeful and fulfilling lives. Andrew shares how Excel College is rethinking higher education by prioritizing mentorship, community, real-world skills, spiritual formation, and integrated learning — all through a distinctly Christian worldview. Whether your child plans to attend college or pursue another path, this episode will inspire and equip you to think differently about what higher education can look like. Episode Highlights: ✔️ How Excel College is redefining Christian higher education ✔️ Why so many families are rethinking traditional college pathways ✔️ The hesitations many parents have — and the truths that ease those fears ✔️ Why a biblical worldview is essential in higher education today ✔️ How parents can guide teens through major decisions with confidence ✔️ A hopeful vision for raising the next generation of kingdom leaders 🎧 Listen Now Featured Resource: Excel College An innovative, Christ-centered college dedicated to forming wise, mature, purposeful adults through community, mentorship, and integrated education. 👉 Website → theexcelcollege.com 👉 Instagram → @theexcelcollege 👉 Facebook → facebook.com/theexcelcollege 👉 X (Twitter) → x.com/TheExcelCollege Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Connect with Excel College: Instagram: @theexcelcollege Website: theexcelcollege.com 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ Instagram: @beacon_parent Website: www.beaconparent.com 📚 Beacon Parent Resource Hub: Free tools for discipleship, identity formation, family culture, and parenting with biblical wisdom. 👉 Download free resources → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Parenting support, community, teaching, coaching, and discipleship for moms and dads who want to lead with confidence and without the overwhelm. 👉 Join now → 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? The Pod Packet is a step-by-step guide to help you build, launch, and lead your own alternative education option with confidence and clarity. 👉 Download The Pod Packet → Identity Truth for the Family: Education is more than academics — it’s discipleship. Parents who guide their children with wisdom, truth, and courage prepare them to walk in purpose, freedom, and maturity. Closing CTA: Parents, you don’t have to settle for the cultural default. Higher education can be purposeful, biblical, personal, and transformative. Explore, ask questions, and lead with confidence as you help your children discern their next steps. If this episode gave you insight or opened your eyes to new possibilities, share it with another parent, pastor, or teen who’s navigating the college conversation.
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S5 E11: Raising Leaders: Innovative Education
11/13/2025
S5 E11: Raising Leaders: Innovative Education
Episode Summary: In this energizing and visionary episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips is joined by Justin MacDonald, award-winning educator, coach, entrepreneur, global executive, and founder of The Academy at District Church. Justin brings a bold, fresh perspective on what education could be — and what’s possible when the Church, families, and innovative thinkers reclaim learning for the next generation With a model that blends individualized learning, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and Christ-centered formation, The Academy is proving that children thrive when they are known, challenged, equipped, and expected to lead. Parents, pastors, educators, innovators — this conversation will inspire you, stretch your imagination, and call you to action. The education system may be broken, but solutions already exist — and Justin is living out one of the most compelling models today. Episode Highlights: ✔️ The story of how a local church stepped out to lead and provide solutions for education in its community. ✔️ Why the next generation of leaders must be trained with a biblical worldview and an entrepreneurial spirit. ✔️ How students learn through 6-week sprints, real projects, and leadership ✔️ Why pastors and parents must reclaim education as discipleship ✔️ Encouragement for parents who feel powerless in today’s educational climate 🎧 Listen Now! Featured Resource: The Academy at District Church A bold, Christ-centered K–12 leadership academy helping raise confident, joyful, purpose-driven students. 🔗 Visit → 🔗 Follow → @theacademyatdistrict Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Justin MacDonald & The Academy at District Church: • Instagram: • Website: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: • • • Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Download guides, conversation starters, and digital wellness tools → The Hub: ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Access Christ-centered coaching, community, and exclusive resources for parents → The Parent Club: 📥 Thinking About Homeschooling or Hybrid Models? Download The Pod Packet—a complete guide to starting and managing your own homeschool pod with confidence → Identity Truth for the Family: “Leaders aren’t born—they’re discipled.” Families who build a culture of responsibility, curiosity, and biblical identity prepare children to lead with wisdom and courage. Closing CTA: Parents, pastors, and leaders — the future belongs to those willing to build it. Education is not neutral. It’s discipleship. If this episode gave you vision or stirred something in you, share it with a pastor, parent, or educator who needs to hear what’s possible.
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S5 E10: Vertical Parenting
11/06/2025
S5 E10: Vertical Parenting
Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode, Suzanne Phillips sits down with her own pastor, Chuck Ramsey, Lead Pastor of Restoration Church, for a conversation on building strong families through biblical parenting and discipleship. As a father of seven and grandfather of five, Pastor Chuck shares both personal and pastoral insights on what it means to raise children with a “vertical” mindset—anchored in God’s Word, guided by His Spirit, and grounded in eternal truth. Together, they discuss the power of a Vertical Church, how its principles build strong families at home, and why now more than ever parents must return to Scripture as their foundation for leadership and love. Whether you’re raising little ones or leading grown children, this episode will refresh your faith and refocus your parenting around the One who holds it all together. Episode Highlights: ✔️ What it means to build and lead a Vertical Church ✔️ How the same principles of a vertical church apply to parenting at home ✔️ The 5 pillars that strengthen families and churches alike ✔️ Why parents must root their family life in Scripture—not social media trends ✔️ The importance of discipleship and honoring spiritual fathers and mothers ✔️ Why prayer, community, and men’s ministry are vital in today’s culture ✔️ How Restoration Church’s growth reflects God’s hand and healthy leadership ✔️ Encouragement for parents who want to raise their children to follow Christ ✔️ A powerful prayer Pastor Chuck prayed over his children growing up 📖 Featured Resource: Restoration Church Discover the heart behind a Vertical Church—one built on truth, prayer, and discipleship that leads people to Jesus. 👉 Visit: 👉 Follow: 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Pastor Chuck Ramsey & Restoration Church: Instagram: Website: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Download guides, conversation starters, and digital wellness tools → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Access Christ-centered coaching, community, and exclusive resources for parents → 📥 Thinking About Homeschooling or Hybrid Models? Download The Pod Packet—a complete guide to starting and managing your own homeschool pod with confidence → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Families who look vertically to God find peace, purpose, and power to lead with conviction. ✅ A vertical home reflects a vertical heart—rooted in prayer and truth, producing legacy and fruit. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Culture changes, but God’s design for family does not. Parents, you are called to lead from the Word—not the world. Build vertically, lead intentionally, and pray fervently over your children. If this episode encouraged or challenged you, share it with another parent, small group, or pastor who’s passionate about raising strong families in faith.
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S5 E9: Digital Wellness for Your Children
10/30/2025
S5 E9: Digital Wellness for Your Children
Episode Summary: In this eye-opening and deeply practical episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips is joined by Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes—a leading organization helping families, schools, and churches navigate the complex world of technology, internet safety, and digital wellness. Chris’s work has reached hundreds of thousands of students and families nationwide and even led him to conversations at the White House about the dangers of AI and child safety online. This episode equips parents to take actionable steps toward creating safer digital environments at home and in schools. From the most dangerous apps to the latest AI threats, this conversation empowers you to protect your children without fear—through awareness, wisdom, and boundaries rooted in truth. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ How Protect Young Eyes began and the mission behind it ✔️ Why tech is one of the most critical parenting conversations today ✔️ Chris’s “10 Before 10” rule and other practical safety habits ✔️ The most dangerous apps parents need to know about—and why ✔️ The truth about Gemini AI, KIK, and other high-risk platforms ✔️ Understanding sextortion and how to protect your children ✔️ The importance of parental involvement in tech at school ✔️ Encouragement for parents feeling overwhelmed by technology ✔️ Hope and confidence for families navigating the digital age ⸻ 💡 Featured Resource: Protect Young Eyes Founded by Chris McKenna, Protect Young Eyes provides families, schools, and churches with the most up-to-date tools and strategies for digital safety and wellness. 👉 Visit → 👉 Follow → ⸻ 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Chris McKenna & Protect Young Eyes: Instagram: Website: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Download guides, conversation starters, and digital wellness tools → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Access Christ-centered coaching, community, and exclusive resources for parents → 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Grab The Pod Packet—a step-by-step guide to building and managing your own pod with confidence → ⸻ 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Wisdom, not fear, leads families to peace in the digital age. ✅ Parents are the gatekeepers of influence—digital wellness begins with discipleship. ⸻ 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Technology is powerful—but so is your voice as a parent. Don’t hand the digital steering wheel to the world. Be intentional, stay informed, and lead your family with conviction and grace. If this episode equipped or encouraged you, share it with another parent, teacher, or youth leader who’s navigating these same challenges.
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S5 E8: A Redemption Story: Parenting Forward
10/23/2025
S5 E8: A Redemption Story: Parenting Forward
Episode Summary: In this powerful and redemptive episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Joshua Broome—a bestselling author, speaker, and former adult film star whose life has been radically transformed by the love and truth of Jesus. Now serving as the Executive Director of Walk Worthy, a division of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Joshua uses his story to educate and inspire families to confront the dangers of pornography, protect their children online, and live out a biblically grounded vision of sexuality and purpose. This conversation dives deep into the realities of hyper-sexualization in our culture, the impact of pornography on children and families, and the hope of redemption and healing that is available through Christ. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Joshua’s remarkable story of redemption and transformation ✔️ How he found freedom and purpose through Christ ✔️ The harsh realities and dangers of pornography in our culture ✔️ What parents need to know about how early and easily children are exposed ✔️ How to talk with your kids about pornography in age-appropriate, truth-filled ways ✔️ The connection between pornography, identity, and broken family dynamics ✔️ Encouragement for families navigating hard conversations with grace and hope ✔️ What the Church and Christian counselors are doing to bring healing and restoration 📖 Featured Resource: 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life (Book)In his bestselling book, Joshua Broome exposes the seven lies that keep people trapped in shame and brokenness—and reveals how to find freedom, identity, and purpose in Christ. 👉 Get your copy → 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Joshua Broome: Instagram: Website: Book: 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life Organization: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Download faith-based parenting tools, identity guides, and discipleship resources → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Access community, coaching, and exclusive resources for intentional parenting → 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Download The Pod Packet—your free step-by-step guide to building a homeschool pod with confidence → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Freedom is found in truth. When families bring darkness into the light, healing begins. ✅ God’s design for sexuality and purity isn’t restrictive—it’s redemptive. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA):Pornography is one of the most powerful weapons the enemy uses against families—but it’s not stronger than redemption. Parents, your awareness and your willingness to talk about hard things can break generational cycles of shame and deception. If Joshua’s story inspired you, share this episode with another parent, youth pastor, or friend who needs encouragement and truth today.
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S5 E7: Raising Gender-Confident Kids
10/16/2025
S5 E7: Raising Gender-Confident Kids
Episode Summary: In this powerful and much-needed conversation, Suzanne Phillips sits down with two leading voices in Christian education and child development—Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries and Dr. Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids. Together, they unpack the heart behind their upcoming book, Raising Gender-Confident Kids, releasing July 2025. As gender confusion continues to rise at alarming rates among children and teens, this episode offers parents biblical clarity, practical wisdom, and a compassionate approach to talking about gender and identity with their kids. From understanding the cultural root causes to equipping children to stand firm in truth and love, Dr. Jeff and Dr. Kathy offer a hopeful roadmap for parents who want to raise confident, Christ-centered kids in an age of confusion. Episode Highlights: ✔️ What inspired Dr. Jeff and Dr. Kathy to write Raising Gender-Confident Kids ✔️ The definition of gender confidence and why it matters now more than ever ✔️ How social media and peers are fueling confusion ✔️ How parents can use Scripture to build gender confidence in their children ✔️ Common mistakes parents make—and how to avoid them ✔️ What “truth and love” looks like in real family conversations ✔️ The connection between identity formation and gender clarity ✔️ The role of stereotypes in confusion—and a biblical alternative ✔️ Practical ways to begin these conversations at any age ✔️ Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed or unsure 🎧 Listen Now 📖 Featured Resource: Raising Gender-Confident Kids (Book) Coming July 2025 from Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch, Raising Gender-Confident Kids equips parents with biblical wisdom and practical steps to guide their children toward a clear, confident understanding of who God created them to be. 👉 Stay updated at: | 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Dr. Jeff Myers & Summit Ministries: 📲 Follow Dr. Kathy Koch & Celebrate Kids: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Download faith-based parenting tools, identity guides, and discipleship resources → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Access community, coaching, and exclusive resources for intentional parenting → 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Download The Pod Packet—your free step-by-step guide to building a homeschool pod with confidence → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ True gender confidence comes from knowing who God says you are, not what the world says you should be. ✅ Parents are called to be the first voice of truth in shaping their children’s identity. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Culture is loud—but parents can be louder with truth spoken in love. Don’t shy away from the hard conversations. You are equipped, you are called, and you are capable of raising gender-confident kids who stand firm in God’s design. Share this episode with a friend or small group, subscribe for weekly encouragement, and join us as we continue to equip families to parent with purpose and disciple with direction. 🎧 Listen Now →
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S5 E6: School, Secrets, and The Supreme Court
10/10/2025
S5 E6: School, Secrets, and The Supreme Court
Episode Summary: In this gripping episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne welcomes Erin Lee, a mother of three, national speaker, and founder of Stop Gender Ideology. Erin shares the shocking story of rescuing her 12-year-old daughter from transgender grooming at her public school—an experience that propelled her into the fight for parental rights and the protection of children nationwide.Erin’s courage has taken her story to major outlets like Fox News, The Daily Wire, The Blaze, and The Wall Street Journal, and her advocacy work continues through Protect Kids Colorado and her powerful documentary Art Club.This conversation exposes the dangers hiding in plain sight in schools, highlights recent legislation in Colorado with national implications, and equips parents to recognize threats, defend their rights, and protect their children. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Erin’s powerful story of protecting her daughter from school-based gender ideology ✔️ How Colorado’s new transgender law impacts families—and why it’s a warning for the nation ✔️ Why parents must actively exercise their rights instead of assuming protection ✔️ The positive momentum and exposure coming from parent advocates across the country ✔️ How Erin’s journey has shaped her faith, values, and family life ✔️ The story behind Art Club and why every parent needs to see it ✔️ Words of wisdom and encouragement for parents navigating today’s culture 🎥 Featured Resource: Art Club (Documentary) Based on Erin’s family’s story, Art Club exposes how gender ideology infiltrates schools and equips parents to recognize the danger. 👉 Watch Free → 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Erin Lee: Instagram: Organization: Advocacy: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Get access to parenting downloads, discipleship tools, and biblical worldview guides → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership):Exclusive resources, coaching, and community for faith-filled families → . 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod?Download The Pod Packet—a step-by-step guide to launch and manage your own pod with confidence → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ When parents step into their God-given role, they safeguard their children from confusion and harm. ✅ Your vigilance and faith are the shield your children need in today’s cultural battles. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Erin’s story is a sobering reminder that no family is immune to cultural deception. But it’s also a call to action—parents have both the right and the responsibility to protect their children.If this episode informed or encouraged you, share it with another parent or community leader. Subscribe for more conversations equipping families to stand firm in truth and raise the next generation with courage.
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S5 E5: Education: Reclaimed, Revived and Restored
10/03/2025
S5 E5: Education: Reclaimed, Revived and Restored
In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips is joined by Dr. Hutz Hertzberg and Jennifer Burns of Turning Point Education to explore the rising movement of classical education and why it’s gaining momentum among parents, homeschoolers, and schools across the nation. For many parents, education is simply about curriculum and outcomes. But beneath every method lies a philosophy of education—Montessori, Charlotte Mason, Classical, and more—that shapes not just what students learn but how they think and live. Together, Hutz and Jennifer share their rich backgrounds in Christian education and explain how classical education, rooted in virtue and wisdom, is equipping students to lead with clarity, confidence, and truth. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or school leader, this episode will inspire you to see education through a new lens—and offer practical next steps to get involved. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Why education is more than just curriculum—it’s about philosophy ✔️ An overview of classical education and how it works in practice ✔️ The mission of Turning Point Education and who it serves ✔️ How hybrid schools and homeschool programs are shaping a new model for families ✔️ Why restoring virtuous education is so critical in today’s cultural moment ✔️ What trends are emerging in K-12 and higher education ✔️ How parents and educators can take part in this growing movement 🎧 Listen Now 📖 Featured Resource: Turning Point AcademyTurning Point Academy exists to restore virtuous, values-based education for families across America, offering classical curriculum and hybrid learning options. 👉 Learn More → 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Turning Point Education: Instagram: Website: Website: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: 📚 Free Resource Hub:Get access to parenting downloads, discipleship tools, and biblical worldview guides → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership):Exclusive resources, coaching, and community for faith-filled families → . 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod?Download The Pod Packet—your free guide to launch and manage a homeschool pod with confidence → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Education shapes identity. Classical education equips children not only with knowledge but with virtue, purpose, and wisdom rooted in truth. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Education isn’t neutral—it shapes how our children think, believe, and lead. Don’t leave it to chance. Explore classical education and learn how you can give your children the tools they need to stand firm in truth and live with purpose.Share this episode, subscribe for weekly encouragement, and join us as we continue to equip families to parent with purpose and disciple with direction .🎧 Listen Now →
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S5 E4: Taking Back the Classroom: Protecting Children
09/25/2025
S5 E4: Taking Back the Classroom: Protecting Children
Episode Summary: In this critical episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips is joined by Karen England, President of the Capital Resource Institute and long-time advocate for parental rights, religious freedom, and education reform. With more than 27 years of experience in policy and advocacy, Karen has been on the frontlines fighting for parents, children, and families at the local, state, and national levels. Today, she unpacks the real issues surrounding school libraries, surveys, and curriculum, and why the conversation around “book banning” is often misunderstood. This episode equips parents with facts over fear, helping them understand what’s at stake in schools and how to practically engage their local community to protect children. Episode Highlights: ✔️ How Karen’s journey from homeschooling mom to policy advocate began ✔️ Why more parents are “waking up” to dangers in culture and schools ✔️ The truth about books vs. curriculum—and why it matters ✔️ What parents need to know about age-inappropriate content in school libraries ✔️ The role of surveys in shaping children’s beliefs ✔️ Breaking down the recent Supreme Court case in Maryland and what it means for parents ✔️ Why complacency around executive orders can be risky ✔️ Practical steps to engage with your school board and elected officials ✔️ Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed by the fight 📖 Featured Resource: Capital Resource Institute Toolkit Karen and her team created a practical toolkit to help parents organize locally, engage school boards, and protect children. 👉 Explore Resources → 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Karen England: Instagram: Website: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Get parenting tools, downloads, and discipleship guides → ✨ Gain access to coaching, encouragement, and exclusive resources → 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Download The Pod Packet—a free step-by-step guide to launch your own homeschool pod with confidence → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Parents are called to be the primary protectors and disciples of their children. ✅ When we engage with truth and vigilance, we model faith and courage to the next generation. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): The classroom is one of the most important battlefields of our time. Don’t assume someone else is protecting your children—you are their first line of defense. Share this episode with another parent or community leader, subscribe for weekly encouragement, and let’s continue raising families who are both informed and equipped. 🎧 Listen Now →
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S5 E3: The War on Children
09/18/2025
S5 E3: The War on Children
Episode Summary: In this urgent and eye-opening episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips is joined by Landon Starbuck, national speaker, activist, and fierce advocate for protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. Landon’s recent documentary The War On Children has reached over 60 million viewers, igniting conversations around the cultural threats our children face—and how parents can respond with clarity and courage. From screen time and online predators to radical ideology and unsafe school environments, this episode gives practical insight and spiritual direction for today’s Christian families. Parents, this is not just a political or cultural issue. It’s a spiritual battle, and we’re called to be informed and equipped. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of modern parenting—this episode will ground you in truth and action. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Understanding the difference between abuse, exploitation, and trafficking ✔️ Shocking statistics every parent needs to know ✔️ How culture and tech are normalizing dangerous behavior ✔️ What to know about OnlyFans and “Sugar Baby” platforms ✔️ The rise of abuse inside school systems ✔️ The role of legislation and how Landon is helping shape it ✔️ What parents can do TODAY to protect and disciple their children ✔️ Behind-the-scenes of the War On Children documentary 🎧 Listen Now! 🎥 Featured Resource: The War On Children (Documentary) With over 60M+ views, this groundbreaking film exposes the cultural crisis harming kids—and equips parents to protect their homes. 👉 Watch now → 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Landon Starbuck: Instagram: Twitter/X: YouTube: Website: Organization: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: Website: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Explore downloads, guides, and family discipleship tools → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Ongoing coaching and Christ-centered parenting community → 📥 Thinking of Homeschooling? Download The Pod Packet—a free step-by-step guide to launching your own homeschool pod → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ You are the first and most powerful protector of your child. ✅ We are not called to parent out of fear, but to parent with truth, vigilance, and biblical conviction. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): You may not be able to fight every cultural battle—but you can start with your own home. Don’t be passive. Don’t be quiet. Get equipped and stay awake. Share this episode with a fellow parent, teacher, or church leader who needs to hear the truth—and let’s raise the standard for the next generation. 🎧 Listen Now → []
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S5 E2: Raising Kids: Christian Sexuality
09/11/2025
S5 E2: Raising Kids: Christian Sexuality
In this powerful and timely episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips is joined by long-time friend and national voice Laurie Krieg, Director of Parent Programs at The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Laurie brings years of wisdom and fresh insight into one of the biggest questions parents ask: “When should I talk to my kids about sex?” Spoiler: sooner than you think. Together, they explore how to talk about sexuality, gender, singleness, and same-sex marriage with clarity, compassion, and biblical conviction. Laurie also shares behind-the-scenes insight into her new film and upcoming book—designed to help parents disciple their kids in a sexually broken world. This episode is a must-listen for parents ready to trade silence and fear for courage and truth. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Why waiting to talk about sex is a mistake—and what age to begin ✔️ Why gospel-centered sexuality starts with the purpose of life ✔️ How to talk to your kids about same-sex marriage and gender identity ✔️ Why singleness must be part of the discipleship conversation ✔️ How to prepare your kids to respond when—not if—they see pornography ✔️ What Laurie learned while writing her new parenting book and film ✔️ What it really looks like to parent from truth, not pop culture trends ✔️ Where and when you can access the new Christian Sexuality film series 📖 Featured Resource: Raising Kids Discipleship Film & Course From the creators of Christian Sexuality, this new resource helps parents talk to their children with confidence about sex, gender, identity, and the gospel—all from a biblical worldview. 👉 Start learning → 👉 Explore the course → 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Laurie Krieg and Christian Sexuality: Website: Instagram: Ministry Hub: 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: 📚 Free Resource Hub: Get instant access to printable downloads, discipleship tools, and Bible-based parenting guides → ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Gain coaching, exclusive resources, and Christ-centered community → 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Download The Pod Packet—a free guide to launch your own homeschool pod with confidence → 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Biblical sexuality begins with understanding your identity in Christ. ✅ Discipleship in your home is the most important defense against cultural confusion. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Talking to your kids about sexuality doesn’t have to feel scary or awkward—it just needs to be biblical. If this conversation helped you or challenged your thinking, share it with a friend, a spouse, or your parenting group. Subscribe, leave a review, and join us each week as we equip you to parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy. Listen Now →
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S5 E1: The Danger of Pop Culture Parenting: Parenting with Truth or Theory
09/04/2025
S5 E1: The Danger of Pop Culture Parenting: Parenting with Truth or Theory
In this timely solo episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips tackles a crucial and often overlooked topic—Pop Culture Parenting. With a blend of personal stories, biblical truth, and cultural analysis, Suzanne challenges parents to examine who they’re following, what philosophies are shaping their home, and whether their parenting is grounded in theories or truth. From gentle parenting trends to emotional intelligence buzzwords, this episode asks: Are we parenting based on popularity or precepts? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting parenting advice, this conversation will ground you in the Word and encourage you to lead your children intentionally, not reactively. Episode Highlights: ✔️ A powerful story from the sidewalk: what one family taught Suzanne about discipline, design, and fatherhood ✔️ Why “children don’t come with a manual” is a myth—and what the Bible actually says about parenting ✔️ A look into the rise of gentle parenting—where it comes from, who popularized it, and what’s missing ✔️ How pop culture has influenced Christian parenting more than we realize ✔️ The difference between trends and truth—and why theories aren’t enough ✔️ Key questions every parent should ask: Who am I following? What do they believe? ✔️ An invitation to stop parenting from theory and start parenting from biblical design 🎧 Listen Now! 📖 Featured Resource: Beacon Parent’s Free Resource Hub A curated collection of printable tools, parenting prayers, and discipleship downloads to help you raise Kingdom-minded kids—rooted in truth, not trends. 👉 Explore the Free Hub → 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow for biblical parenting encouragement and resources: Instagram: Instagram: ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Get exclusive content, coaching, and community to help you parent with purpose → 📥 Thinking About Starting a Homeschool Pod? The Pod Packet is your step-by-step guide to build, launch, and lead your own homeschool pod with confidence—from vision and curriculum to finances, communication, and life skills. 👉 Download now → 🌐 Explore More: 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Your parenting is most powerful when it’s aligned with God’s design, not public opinion. ✅ To identify as a parent is to walk in sameness with the One who parents you—your Heavenly Father. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Trends change. Truth doesn’t. If this episode challenged you to look deeper at your parenting foundation, share it with a friend or small group and start the conversation. Subscribe, leave a review, and let’s keep raising families rooted in truth—not theory. 🎧 Listen Now → []
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S4 E13: Family Identity
04/14/2025
S4 E13: Family Identity
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, shaping their core values, rhythms, and direction. This episode will inspire, equip, and challenge you to parent with renewed purpose—because your family already has an identity. The goal is to define it on purpose and for a purpose. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ One parenting insight Suzanne wishes she had known early on ✔️ What it means to be discipled as a parent, not just in parenting ✔️ Defining your Family Identity: Who you are, what you value, and why it matters ✔️ The role of time, tradition, values, and victories in shaping identity ✔️ Biblical insight into the mantle of parenthood as God’s chosen design ✔️ The dangers of letting culture define your child’s “chosen family” ✔️ Practical examples of “We” statements that shape family culture ✔️ Why discipleship is the mission, and why it starts at home ✔️ Encouragement for parents: It’s never too late to begin ⸻ 📖 Featured Resource: Become a Beacon Parent! Want to be a more intentional parent? Beacon Parent offers courses, coaching, and content to help you disciple your children with confidence. 👉 Join Our Free Resource Hub and Receive Parent Coaching at Beacon Parent → 👉 Follow on Instagram → ⸻ 📣 Know and Go: ✅ Define Your Family Identity: Take time to answer, “Who are we?” ✅ Start a new tradition or rhythm—small steps create lasting impact ✅ Create We Statements like: “We love God,” “We serve others,” “We speak truth” ✅ Be a Beacon for your children—shine both direction and warning 📲 Follow for More Encouragement and Tools: ⸻ 🏆 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Identity is not just individual—it is communal. Family identity is rooted in sameness: shared faith, shared values, shared purpose. “Our ‘We’ becomes their foundation for ‘Me.’” ⸻ 🔔 Thank you for joining us for this incredible season of The InFormed Parent Podcast. We pray these episodes have helped you parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy. If this season has encouraged or impacted you, share it with a friend—and don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to know when Season 5 launches! Parents, your children need you. The world is loud—but your voice of truth, love, and leadership matters more. Until next time—stay anchored, stay informed, and keep building Kingdom families.
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S4 E12: Innovative Family Discipleship
04/07/2025
S4 E12: Innovative Family Discipleship
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 weaving faith and character into your family rhythms. You’ll walk away with practical insight, powerful stories, and a renewed sense of calling to raise disciples—right at home. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ The mission behind Launching Ground—equipping families to disciple at home ✔️ Statistics that reveal a growing discipleship gap in families ✔️ Understanding the mantle of responsibility on the family unit ✔️ The powerful legacy of Jonathan Edwards and what we can learn from it ✔️ Why so many parents don’t understand discipleship—and how to change that ✔️ What to say to the parent who feels unequipped or unsure ✔️ Defining discipleship in practical, life-giving terms ✔️ A look into the stages of discipleship and how they apply to parenting ✔️ How Launching Ground’s tools and subscription boxes work ✔️ Feedback from families and churches using the tools—and the fruit it’s producing ✔️ How churches, schools, and families can get started and plug in ⸻ 📖 Featured Resource: Launching Ground Family Discipleship Tools Explore hands-on resources designed to equip parents to disciple their children with confidence. 👉 Subscribe to the Family Discipleship Box: Faith + Fun + Formation, delivered to your home → ⸻ 📣 Follow and Connect 📲 Follow Santosh & Launching Ground for more tools and stories: Suzanne Phillips & Beacon Parent: | Santosh & Launching Ground: | 🎥 YouTube Channel: ⸻ 🏆 Identity & Discipleship Truths: ✅ To disciple your children is to lead them in becoming more like Christ—to identify as His. ✅ You don’t have to be perfect, just faithful. Discipleship starts with showing up. ✅ The family is God’s first design for discipleship—and that mantle is still yours to carry. ✅ When you disciple your children, you build a legacy of faith and purpose. ⸻ 🔔 Ready to take family discipleship from theory to practice? You’re not alone—resources exist, and help is available. Subscribe, share this episode, and join the movement of parents discipling the next generation—right where they are.
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S4 E11: The Manhood Journey: Helping Dads Become Disciple-Makers
04/02/2025
S4 E11: The Manhood Journey: Helping Dads Become Disciple-Makers
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 to explore what it means to walk in identity as a father, how to overcome the hurdles of modern parenting, and how to start leading your children spiritually—right where you are. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ The mission of Manhood Journey—equipping fathers to lead with purpose ✔️ Eye-opening statistics about the state of fatherhood in today’s culture ✔️ What identity as a father really means and how it shapes your influence ✔️ The top personal struggles men face today—and how to walk through them ✔️ Common hurdles dads experience when trying to lead their families spiritually ✔️ Encouraging trends emerging among men committed to growth and discipleship ✔️ What’s ahead for Manhood Journey and how men can get started today ⸻ 📖 Featured Resource: Don’t Bench Yourself by Kent Evans Kent’s latest book encourages men to stay in the game of fatherhood and faith, even when they feel unqualified. 👉 Get the Book → 👉 Explore Manhood Journey → ⸻ 📣 Follow and Connect with Kent Evans and all that Manhood Journey has to offer you: 📲 Follow for More Parenting and Discipleship Insights: • Instagram: | ⸻ 🏆 Identity & Discipleship Truths for Dads: ✅ As a father, to identify is to become the same—to reflect the heart and character of our Heavenly Father. ✅ Fathers are not benchwarmers—they’re called to lead, disciple, and protect. ✅ Manhood isn’t passive. Biblical manhood is active, servant-hearted, and Spirit-led. ⸻ 🔔 Whether you’re a father yourself or walking alongside one, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s champion a generation of dads who are spiritually awake, emotionally available, and anchored in identity. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a dad who’s ready to get back in the game.
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S4 E10: Riotstarter: When Students Find Purpose
03/26/2025
S4 E10: Riotstarter: When Students Find Purpose
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 wake-up call and a blueprint for parents to raise world-changers and disciple-makers in their own homes. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ The story behind Riotstarters—how a single moment of bold faith sparked a movement ✔️ How identity in Christ shapes students’ actions, responses, and direction ✔️ Why parents are also designed to lead through hard moments and cultural chaos ✔️ Helping students move from reaction to revival by owning their role as Christ-followers ✔️ What happens when students realize they’re part of something bigger than themselves ✔️ How purpose reinforces identity in the next generation ✔️ Foundational truths Jerrod teaches to anchor kids in who they are ✔️ How to partner with Riotstarters and bring the movement to your city ⸻ 📖 👉 Join the mission to equip and mobilize students to start a righteous riot through prayer, purpose, and evangelism. ⸻ 📣 Follow Jerrod Gunter & Riotstarters for daily encouragement and movement updates: Instagram: Riotstarters: 🌟 Follow Suzanne for More About Parenting with Purpose and Discipling with Direction: Instagram: | ⸻ 🏆 Key Biblical Truths for Parents - Identity + Purpose: ✅ To identify is to become the same—students become like Christ as they walk with Him. ✅ Your response to life’s challenges is rooted in who you believe you are. ✅ Purpose activates boldness—when students know why they’re here, they live differently. ✅ Parents, your leadership in the home matters—it’s your righteous riot too. ⸻ 🔔 Feeling inspired by what God is doing through this generation? Don’t let it stop here—share this episode, rally your family, and get involved. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the movement to raise up strong, bold, purpose-driven kids who know who they are in Christ.
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S4 E9: Do No Harm: How a Mom Fights for Her Daughter
03/19/2025
S4 E9: Do No Harm: How a Mom Fights for Her Daughter
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 crisis. Whether or not you have faced this specific challenge, the wisdom and insight shared in this conversation will empower all parents. Get ready—this is a must-listen episode for every parent committed to standing firm in truth and leading their family well. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ How a 13-year-old was socially transitioned without parental consent ✔️ Why even engaged, involved parents are vulnerable in today’s culture ✔️ The parental authority crisis: Who has the final say over your child’s identity? ✔️ The biblical foundation for parental leadership—you are the head, not the tail ✔️ Key steps to prevent this from happening to your family ✔️ Teaching truth early and consistently—how to prepare your child before they are influenced ✔️ How January found support & clarity in the midst of this battle ✔️ Helping children navigate emotions in a healthy, biblical way ✔️ What type of child is most vulnerable to gender ideology? ✔️ How to detect grooming and conditioning—what signs to watch for ✔️ What to do if your child is struggling—a roadmap for parents ⸻ 📖 👉 A must-have for churches, pastors, and parents navigating today’s challenges. ⸻ 📣 Follow January for More Resources on Parental Rights: Twitter/X: Instagram: 🌟 Follow Suzanne for More About Parenting with Purpose and Discipling with Direction: Instagram: | ⸻ 🏆 Key Biblical Truths for Parents: ✅ The Lord will make you the head and not the tail—if you follow His commands (Deuteronomy 28:13) ✅ God has entrusted parents to lead, advocate, and shepherd their children ✅ Parents will give an account for their children—our leadership matters The battle over identity is real, but as parents, we are not powerless. We are called and equipped to lead our children in truth and love. ⸻ 🔔 If this episode opened your eyes to the urgency of standing for parental rights, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with another parent who needs to hear this! Subscribe, leave a review, and stay informed—together, we can equip and empower families to lead with wisdom and strength.
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S4 E8: Raising Parents: Building Strong Families
03/12/2025
S4 E8: Raising Parents: Building Strong Families
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 defiance stages, technology use, and the critical role of the church in supporting parents. Parents, grab a notebook—this episode is packed with game-changing insights to help you lead your family with confidence! ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ The parenting identity crisis: Why many parents don’t know their true role. ✔️ Top 3 lies parents believe—and how to combat them with truth. ✔️ The biggest struggles parents face in leading their families. ✔️ The #1 problem Jonathan sees in both parenting and pastoring families. ✔️ What divides families most? Understanding the root causes of conflict. ✔️ Creating an atmosphere of peace—how to cultivate a God-centered home. ✔️ Grandparents’ role in the faith and formation of children. ✔️ Navigating defiance years & parenting stages with wisdom and patience. ✔️ Technology & parenting: How to set healthy boundaries with screens. ✔️ The role of the church in supporting and equipping parents. 🎧 Listen Now! ⸻ 📖 Featured Resource: Raising Parents Book Jonathan Brozozog’s insightful guide to building strong, faith-filled families. 👉 Get Your Copy Here → ⸻ 📣 Stay Connected: 📖 More of Jonathan’s Work: Books, parenting resources, and courses 📱 About the Cell Phone Permit: A tool to help families navigate technology wisely 💡 Follow for More Parenting Insights: Instagram: | | | ⸻ 📖 Key Biblical Truths for Parents: ✅ I am complete in Christ and have all I need (Colossians 2:10) ✅ I am God’s co-worker (1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 6:1) ✅ God has chosen to give me the gift of my child—and He equips who He calls. As parents, we often feel insecure and unqualified—but God has given us everything we need to lead our children well! ⸻ 🔔 In Closing: If you’re ready to step into your God-given role as a confident, faith-filled parent, don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow parent or grandparent who needs encouragement today.
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S4 E7: Gen Z In Their Own Words
03/05/2025
S4 E7: Gen Z In Their Own Words
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 that will help you understand, reach, and connect with Gen Z in a meaningful way. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Who is Gen Z? Understanding their key characteristics and worldview ✔️ Gen Z and Identity: What they believe about God, self, and cultural influences ✔️ Success & Goals: How they define fulfillment and personal achievement ✔️ Social Struggles: The tension between wanting to be their “true self” and holding back ✔️ Gen Z & Gender: Research on self-identification and LGBTQ+ perspectives ✔️ Spiritual Beliefs: Where Gen Z turns for answers on faith and truth ✔️ Top 10 Trusted Sources for Spiritual Questions among Gen Z ✔️ The Role of Social Media: How smartphones are shaping their identity ✔️ A Roadmap for Parents: How to guide and disciple Gen Z with wisdom and grace 📖 Featured Resource: Refresh Roadmap Course - A practical guide for Christian parents navigating smartphones & social media with their kids. 👉 📣 Call-to-Action: 📖 Impact 360 Institute: Equipping the next generation with biblical worldview training 🎙️ Jonathan Morrow’s Resources: Books, research, and parenting tools 📲 Follow for More Insights on Gen Z & Parenting: Instagram: | | | YouTube: 📖 Key Takeaways for Parents: ✅ Gen Z is searching for truth but often struggles to find trusted sources ✅ Social media is shaping how they see themselves, their worth, and their identity ✅ Parents play a crucial role in guiding conversations around identity, faith, and culture ✅ Discipleship is more important than ever—Gen Z needs biblical truth in a confusing world 🔔 In Closing: If you want to better understand Gen Z and help them navigate their identity with confidence, don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow parent or educator who wants to connect with Gen Z in a deeper way.
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S4 E6: Identify Yourself: Unpacking Identity
02/26/2025
S4 E6: Identify Yourself: Unpacking Identity
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 God-given identity. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Why identity is defined as sameness—and how that changes how we see ourselves. ✔️ The difference between identity and roles—and why roles are not our foundation. ✔️ How Jesus modeled identity by identifying with His Father. ✔️ The impact of false identities on children and parents. ✔️ How words shape identity—what we say about ourselves and our children matters. ✔️ The power of biblical identity statements in transforming mindsets. ✔️ Practical ways to instill identity in your children while avoiding cultural confusion. 📖 Featured Resource: Free Family Identity Statements Identity Statements for Parents & Kids to speak biblical truth over your family. 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📖 Beacon Parent’s Resources: Biblical parenting tools to help you lead your children in truth. 💡 Follow Along for More: Join Suzanne for daily encouragement and biblical parenting insights: • Instagram: | • Facebook: 🔔 Closing CTA: If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent who needs to hear this message. Let’s raise a generation rooted in truth and confident in their God-given identity!
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S4 E5: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 2
02/19/2025
S4 E5: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 2
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, identity-rooted foundation in truth. Episode Highlights: The dangers of social media, online communities, and gender affirmation therapy. Processing trauma after detransitioning—what healing looks like. The role of parents in guiding their children through cultural pressures. Identity in Jesus—what Jenna has learned and how she sees herself now. Practical advice for parents and kids navigating these conversations. Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📖 Free Beacon Parent Tools to Support Healthy Identity in Your Kids → [] 🎙️ Hear More Resources and Conversations on Identity in Season 2 → [] 📚 Shop Beacon Parent’s Recommended Book List → [] 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Beacon Parent for more insights and encouragement. Instagram: | Facebook: Featured Resource Section: Healthy Identity & Biblical Truth for Parents Equipping parents with the tools and wisdom to navigate identity confusion and lead their children with confidence. Access resources → [] Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned: “True identity is found in Christ, not in labels, ideologies, or cultural trends.” “Parents are the first and most important voice in shaping their child’s understanding of identity.” Closing CTA: If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend or parent who might need encouragement today. Together, we can equip families with the truth and confidence to navigate these important conversations!
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S4 E4: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 1
02/12/2025
S4 E4: Redeeming Identity: A Story of Detransition | Part 1
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, identity-rooted foundation in truth. Episode Highlights: Jenna’s personal story: Her journey through gender transition and detransition.Understanding the influence of gender ideology and its rapid rise in youth culture. Key factors that make young people susceptible to gender confusion. Breaking down important terminology: derealization, depersonalization, dead naming, God complex. Exploring the connections between gender ideology and the occult. Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📖 Free Beacon Parent Tools to Support Healthy Identity in Your Kids → [] 🎙️ Hear More Resources and Conversations on Identity in Season 2 → [] 📚 Shop Beacon Parent’s Recommended Book List → [] 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Beacon Parent for more insights and encouragement. Instagram: | Facebook: Featured Resource Section: Healthy Identity & Biblical Truth for Parents Equipping parents with the tools and wisdom to navigate identity confusion and lead their children with confidence. Access resources → [] Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned: “True identity is found in Christ, not in labels, ideologies, or cultural trends.” “Parents are the first and most important voice in shaping their child’s understanding of identity.” Closing CTA: If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend or parent who might need encouragement today. Together, we can equip families with the truth and confidence to navigate these important conversations!
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S4 E3: Meeting Your Child's Core Needs with Kathy Koch | Part 2
02/05/2025
S4 E3: Meeting Your Child's Core Needs with Kathy Koch | Part 2
In part two 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 Understanding the five core needs outlined in Dr. Kathy’s book, 5 to Thrive. How identity shapes the way children navigate difficult conversations about race, gender, and belonging. The impact of insecurity on children’s vulnerability to identity confusion. The dangers of emotionalism and how to develop resilience in children. Encouragement for parents facing their own identity crises in today’s challenging cultural climate. Practical strategies for building security and fostering belonging in your family.. Call-to-Action 📖 Discover Dr. Kathy’s Resources: Learn more about her , , and tools at . 🎙️ Tune into Dr. Kathy’s Podcasts: 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Dr. Kathy for updates and encouragement. Instagram: , Facebook: Featured Resource Section Discover how to meet your child’s core needs to build security, identity, belonging, purpose, and competence. Get your copy → [Link] 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne for updates, resources, and encouragement. Instagram: Facebook: Featured Resource Section Explore Suzanne’s step-by-step course to create your family’s vision, mission, and values for purposeful parenting. . Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned “Insecurity is the foundation of identity confusion. Building security is critical to raising confident, resilient children.” – Dr. Kathy Koch “We are made in God’s image, not for confusion but for clarity and purpose.” Subscribe and Share Enjoying The InFormed Parent Podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement today. Let’s work together to equip parents and inspire families for a brighter future!
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S4 E2: Meeting Your Child's Core Needs with Kathy Koch | Part 1
01/29/2025
S4 E2: Meeting Your Child's Core Needs with Kathy Koch | Part 1
In 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 Understanding the five core needs outlined in Dr. Kathy’s book, 5 to Thrive. How identity shapes the way children navigate difficult conversations about race, gender, and belonging. The impact of insecurity on children’s vulnerability to identity confusion. The dangers of emotionalism and how to develop resilience in children. Encouragement for parents facing their own identity crises in today’s challenging cultural climate. Practical strategies for building security and fostering belonging in your family.. Call-to-Action 📖 Discover Dr. Kathy’s Resources: Learn more about her , , and tools at . 🎙️ Tune into Dr. Kathy’s Podcasts: 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne and Dr. Kathy for updates and encouragement. Instagram: , Facebook: Featured Resource Section Discover how to meet your child’s core needs to build security, identity, belonging, purpose, and competence. Get your copy → [Link] 💡 Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne for updates, resources, and encouragement. Instagram: Facebook: Featured Resource Section Explore Suzanne’s step-by-step course to create your family’s vision, mission, and values for purposeful parenting. . Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned “Insecurity is the foundation of identity confusion. Building security is critical to raising confident, resilient children.” – Dr. Kathy Koch “We are made in God’s image, not for confusion but for clarity and purpose.” Subscribe and Share Enjoying The InFormed Parent Podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement today. Let’s work together to equip parents and inspire families for a brighter future!
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S4 E1: Mistaken Identity
01/22/2025
S4 E1: Mistaken Identity
Welcome to Season 4 of The InFormed Parent Podcast! This season takes a fresh approach, diving into the vital topic of identity. Host Suzanne Phillips reflects on her personal testimony, a recent eye-opening experience with her church youth group, and the identity crisis facing today’s culture. Suzanne sheds light on how mistaken identity impacts both parents and children, setting the stage for this season’s exploration of God’s design for identity and family. Episode Highlights: Suzanne’s powerful testimony and how it shaped her identity. The cultural and spiritual identity crisis facing youth today. Thought-provoking Q&A with youth on abortion, purpose, and relationships. Understanding identity through a biblical lens: “Who does God say we are?” Why mistaken identity leads to confusion, anxiety, and brokenness. Practical steps for parents to instill God-given identity in their children. Quotes or Scriptures Mentioned: “You are exactly who God says you are, no more, no less.” “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6 Featured Resource: Charting Your Family’s Future Explore Suzanne’s step-by-step course to create your family’s vision, mission, and values for purposeful parenting. . Call-to-Action: 📖 Download the Free Parenting Guide: 🎙 Listen to Past Episodes: Catch up on for actionable advice 💡Join the Conversation: Follow Suzanne for updates, resources, and encouragement. Instagram: Facebook: Beacon Parent ↗️ Loving the new season of The InFormed Parent Podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend who might need encouragement today. Let’s build a community of intentional, informed parents! THINQ Resources and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. Apply the as you think through cultural topics. where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: Participate in . Bring the 28-Day to your family, workplace, or church. Sign up for October 2-4 in Nashville, TN. More from the THINQ Podcast Network:
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S3 E13: Innovation and The Marketplace for Your Kids
11/27/2024
S3 E13: Innovation and The Marketplace for Your Kids
In this episode, Suzanne dives into an exciting and forward-thinking conversation about innovation in education with entrepreneur and business owner Russell Gray. After nearly 20 years as co-host of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, he became CEO of Collective Inner Circle, co-founder and CEO of Syndication Mentoring Club, and founder and host of Main Street Investor Mentoring Club. Russel explores how parents can play a pivotal role in fostering innovation for their children. They discuss the importance of out-of-the-box thinking, the future of education, and how ideas shaped by personal experiences can impact the next generation. Listen in for an inspiring discussion that blends entrepreneurship, creativity, and a vision for empowering families through education. . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and , a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview. . . . . . GET GROUNDED In all topics we discuss we want to be rooted and grounded in TRUTH. Let’s consider and walk in the truth of 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either today. . . . . . GET GOING Get involved and become a part of The Raising Capitalist project Volunteer to mentor Fund opportunities for the next-gen Become a next-gen Main Street Capitalist Suzanne will help you parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy by identifying your family identity statement, vision, mission, and core values. . . . . . GET CONNECTED @ WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
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S3 E12: Coaching Parents to Teach
11/22/2024
S3 E12: Coaching Parents to Teach
In this episode of The Informed Parent, Suzanne talks with Brett Pike, founder of Classical Learner. They discuss how parents can choose alternative education to enhance their children's growth and development. Brett unpacks insights on going from traditional teaching to creating comprehensive homeschooling platforms for parents. He explains how he has drawn inspiration from classical education, Charlotte Mason, and Montessori philosophies in order to equip children with the best tools to analyze and engage the world around them. Listen in as he shares how to overcome the challenges of homeschooling, how to access practical resources and guidance, and how to create an intentional legacy for your children. . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and , a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview. . . . . . GET GROUNDED Proverbs 1:8-9 - “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.” . . . . . GET GOING Use resources and learn to teach your kids with confidence. Purchase the . Suzanne will help you parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy by identifying your family identity statement, vision, mission, and core values. More from the THINQ Podcast Network: to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: Sign up for in Nashville, TN, Oct. 2-4. . . . . . GET CONNECTED Tik Tok: Facebook: Twitter: Gab: YouTube: / WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
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S3 E11: Hope is Alive: Healing from Addiction
11/13/2024
S3 E11: Hope is Alive: Healing from Addiction
In this episode of the InFormed Parent, Suzanne speaks with Lance Lang, the founder of Hope is Alive Ministries. They discuss his journey to overcome addiction and his work to support individuals affected by addiction. Lance shares his personal experience with drug addiction and emphasizes that addiction often masks deeper issues. He explains that achieving sustainable recovery necessitates a holistic approach that includes healing core emotional wounds, life skills training, community support, financial stability, and restoring family relationships. Join them as they discuss current trends, noting a rise in severe anxiety among young adults without substance use, which Lance believes could lead to addiction if not addressed properly. He encourages parents to have open discussions about mental health and addiction, model healthy behaviors, and remain vigilant for signs of addiction. . . . . Suzanne Phillips is a speaker, parenting and leadership coach, and podcast host with THINQ Media. With a deep passion for discipleship and intentional legacy, Suzanne has founded two hybrid schools and , a national ministry with a mission to educate, equip and empower parents to live out God's design for family by shedding light on current culture and education through a biblical worldview. . . . . . GET GROUNDED Romans 15:13 - “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Hebrews 10:23 - “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” . . . . . GET GOING Share with a friend or family member, and Invite your church to . Check out , including his book, . Suzanne will help you parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy by identifying your family identity statement, vision, mission, and core values. . . . . . GET CONNECTED @lancelang @hopeisalive WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
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