The MAVEN Parent Podcast

What It Took for a Devout Muslim to Follow Jesus w/ Abdu Murray

Abdu Murray grew up in a devout Shia Muslim home where faith wasn't one activity among many—it was identity, family, and daily life woven together. He was confident enoug

The War Over Reality & What It Means to Be Human w/ Abdu Murray

AI is changing the world and developing faster than we can track. But what if the biggest danger isn't what AI can do, but what it reveals about what we believe about rea

4 Real-Life Parenting Problems and How to Address Them

What do you actually do when your kids don’t listen? We talk a lot on this podcast about setting boundaries, holding kids accountable, and discipline but what do those st

The Differences Between Male and Female and Why it is Good

What does it mean to be male or female? And why does it matter? Our culture is notoriously confused about sex, gender, and identity. How can Christians cut through the co

Take Your Kids Out of the Sports Cult

Is youth sports slowly becoming the center of your family's life? In this episode, Brett and Erin take a hard look at the growing “sports cult” in American culture and h

Why We Made Our Kids Struggle

Is making life easier for your kids actually making their life harder? In this episode, Brett and Erin explain why they intentionally made their own kids struggle...and

Raising Kids Who Can Actually Think in an Age of Distraction w/ Dr. Matt Burford

Today's kids have more information than any generation in history but they struggle to pay attention, think deeply, and engage with truth. Why? In this episode, Brett and

The Parenting Lesson From C.S. Lewis

"There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." It's one of the best opening lines in children's literature—and it introduces one of C.S. Lew

Parents Break Down what Toy Story 5 got WRONG

Brett and Erin took their grandkids to see Toy Story 5 recently and wow! Pixar's latest film may have unintentionally created one of the most realistic portrayals of mode

Why Kids Don't Read Anymore w/Dr. Jason Baxter

Kids today are reading less and scrolling more. They're being shaped by a digital world that trains them to expect constant stimulation. And at it's core, the decline of

The Battle for Your Child's View of America w/ Jeannette Tulis

Are you proud to be an American? This week, we're celebrating 250 years of our nation! But nowadays, pride in America is hitting never-before-seen lows. In a culture wher

What Every Parent Needs to Understand About Wokeness w/Dr. Neil Shenvi & Dr. Pat Sawyer

Your kids are being discipled every day, but by who? Through social media feeds, classrooms, textbooks, influencers, and friends, they are constantly being confronted by

Progressive Christianity Has Changed w/ Alisa Childers

Progressive Christianity is evolving. As deconstruction content spreads across social media, many students and young adults are encountering challenges to historic Christ

Families Never Eat Together

In the rush of modern life, family dinner has become increasingly rare. Between work, sports, and endless activities, gathering around the table often falls to the bottom

What I Didn’t Expect About Mom Guilt

Moms, have you ever experienced "mom guilt"? Your child is struggling with potty training, and somehow you're convinced it's your fault—that if they’re having a hard time

What Your Adult Children Need From You w/ Dr. Kathy Koch

One day, our kids grow up. They move away, start their own lives, and make choices of their own—including some we may not agree with. That transition can be difficult to

4 Steps to Fix Your Marriage

How you maintain your marriage is more important than the work you put into your relationship with your kids! Marriage is the foundation of the family, and kids suffer wi

Raise Men. Not Basement Boys.

Are we raising resilient men or fragile boys? American culture chronically deemphasizes God's good design for men. Parents are encouraged to coddle and protect boys from

Christians Must Stop Living By Lies w/ Rod Dreher

Gender identity. Critical Theory. Social justice. Same-sex marriage. The Culture is asking Christians to repudiate Biblical truth at every turn. Refuse and the culture wi

What Not to Do When Jehovah's Witnesses Knock on Your Door

The Great Commission is central to Christianity—we are supposed to share the Gospel with those we encounter. But what's the best way to train your kids in this skill? In