Best Brilliantly Brave Parenting Podcasts (2025)

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How can I switch from citizen-spectator to active participation in an increasingly turbulent world? 35:59

8d ago35:59

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How can we have a tangible impact on the world? Fady Atallah, Creative Director of Cities at Moment Factory, is frustrated with the inertia that permeates Canada on many levels: he feels it has the potential to do more. As recent global events show, it’s possible to change the systems currently in place. Fady wants to change the citizen’s role from…

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What are the big questions I should be asking as a leader to shape a better future? 35:26

15d ago35:26

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🎙️If you had 100 plus global multinational Fortune 500 member companies working arm in arm with you, to what would you draw to their attention? Our second guest in this series: Jennie Glazer, works with C-suite leaders whose businesses have an impact on the lives of thousands in her role as CEO at Coqual, the Centre for Talent Innovation. She sees …

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How do I launch more meaning in a new career in middlescence? 35:59

22d ago35:59

35:59

Do you want to be part of someone else's mission—or is it time to launch your own? What’s the mission only you can launch? Our first guest in this new series: Paul Propster recently retired from his position of strategist at NASA and having worked for many years for someone else’s purpose and mission, now seeks a purpose and mission that resonates …

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How do we reclaim the centre-ground and create more peaceful co-existence? 30:41

1M ago30:41

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Polarisation, extreme views, lack of curiosity and unwillingness to listen: How do we bring people closer to the middle-ground? How do we maintain and nourish a vision of the future that doesn't just include the idea of peace but a future in which peace is an attainable outcome? In our sixth episode of The More the Brainier, Co-Founder of The Knowl…

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How can we bring more awareness of innovative education to parents? 39:44

1M ago39:44

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An amazing youth leadership accelerator that equips 13-17 year-olds with a skillset to solve real-world problems using cutting-edge technology and methodologies: the alumni are proving the programme's impact, the kids know about it but the parents don’t. Eleven years after founding The Knowledge Society, one of Navid Nathoo’s biggest hurdles is rea…

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How do I make the world a better place while taking August off to spend time painting shells with my kiddos on the beach? 41:15

2M ago41:15

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In this fourth episode of The More the Brainier, Logan McClure Davda asks Navid Nathoo and Ella Robertson McKay how to maintain the impact she’s making in her career while also remaining fully present and available for her young children. Covered in this episode Travel /family rituals How do I make the world a better place while taking August off t…

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How can we have curious conversations in divided times? 21:54

2M ago21:54

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In this third episode of The More the Brainier, Vinod Rajasekaran of Future of Good asks Rekha Magon, Felix Rundel and Christine Renaud, how we can have curious conversations in divided times. Covered in this episode How can we unlock the potential of changemakers? Future of Good’s answer is to enable them to make a greater social impact in their w…

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How do I leverage my work for societal impact in dark times? 19:21

2M ago19:21

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In this second episode of The More the Brainier, Felix Rundel of strategy studio Future Hain asks Vinod Rajasekaran, Rekha Magon and Christine Renaud how he can leverage his work and communities for more impact when surrounded by geopolitical uncertainty and the feeling of diminishing hope. Covered in this episode Felix talks about Future Hain and …

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How do I set boundaries for myself without feeling like I'm letting people down? 28:04

3M ago28:04

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In this first episode of The More the Brainier, entrepreneurs Felix Rundel and Vinod Rajasekaran join Christine Renaud in a peer-led coaching circle with Rekha Magon who asks how to protect one’s time while wearing multiple hats. Rekha shares her experience as a founder of Boundless Life, a program designed for families to live, work and learn whil…

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Brian Hardin - #112 39:08

5y ago39:08

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #112 -Brian Hardin is the vision and voice of Daily Audio Bible which boasts more than 150,000 daily listeners. Brian is an ordained minister, an accomplished record producer with more than 150 albums to his credit, a respected photographer, and a graphic designer whose work has been featured in high-profile publ…

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Emma Mae Jenkins - #111 39:42

5y ago39:42

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #111 - Emma Mae Jenkins, a young writer, has inspired many with the freedom she has to be herself—a dearly loved child of God. In her first book, Be Loved, she invites readers to join her on a journey of life-changing faith and the freedom that comes from knowing the love of God. She chronicles her own high schoo…

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The Afters / Josh Havens - #110 40:58

5y ago40:58

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #110 - Find our blog at BrilliantlyBraveParenting.com or on Facebook at #BrilliantlyBraveParenting or watch our #iShine podcast videos on YouTube. Also consider donating to keep this growing podcast moving forward - thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brilliantlybraveparentin…

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Dr. Deb Waterbury - #109 39:25

5y ago39:25

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #109 - Find our blog at BrilliantlyBraveParenting.com or on Facebook at #BrilliantlyBraveParenting or watch our #iShine podcast videos on YouTube. Also consider donating to keep this growing podcast moving forward - thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brilliantlybraveparentin…

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Dannah Gresh - #108 43:23

5y ago43:23

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #108 - Dannah Gresh is the best-selling author, speaker, and creator of Secret Keeper Girl, America’s most popular tween stage show for moms and daughters. Dannah has authored 24 books, including And the Bride Wore White, Lies Young Women Believe (with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth), Lies Girls Believe and edited numero…

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Lily Kelly - #107 46:37

5y ago46:37

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #107 - "Lily Kelly" with Faith Zember. In this special episode of the Brilliantly Brave Parenting Podcast, we talk with Faith Zember, mother of an amazing girl, Lily Kelly. Lily Kelly Kahn Harrison has been returned to her rightful home, in Heaven with Jesus. Saturday night, the vehicle carrying her, and her two …

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Rod Hairston - #106 30:31

5+ y ago30:31

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #106 - "Cover Hi, with Rod Hairston. In this episode of the Brilliantly Brave Parenting Podcast, we sit down with Rod and discuss his book, Cover Him. With his latest book, Cover Him: Caring for the Hidden Needs, Thoughts, and Feelings of the Man You Love, Rod hopes that he can offer women some important insights…

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Kristin Funston - #105 41:59

5+ y ago41:59

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #105 - "More for Mom" with Kristin Funston. In this edition of the Brilliantly Brave Parenting Podcast, we have a chat about Funston's book, More for Mom. For working moms, there are performance pressures at work, home, and mind- sets that affect a mom’s ability to feel complete and live more closely aligned with…

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Ellis Lucas - #104 42:56

5+ y ago42:56

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #104 - "Wanted" with Ellis Lucas. In this episode of the Brilliantly Brave Parenting Podcast, we talk about the release of Lucas’ new book, WANTED. In this powerful follow-up to his first book, The Potter And The Clay, Lucas shares that nobody is without hope, whether though addiction, abuse, abandonment or disil…

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Tony Souder - #103 41:36

5+ y ago41:36

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #103 - "Pray For Me Campaign" with Tony Souder. In this episode, we chat with Tony Souder, the Founder of The Pray for Me Campaign, a ministry that flows out of over two decades of ministry to hundreds of churches and youth leaders by the Chattanooga Youth Network. The Chattanooga Youth Network was established in…

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Chris & Stephanie Teague - #102 46:35

5+ y ago46:35

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #102 - "Out of the Dust" with Chris and Stephanie Teague - If it wasn’t obvious enough from their divorce and incredible remarriage, the husband and wife duo Out of the Dust truly have a story to tell from their past as well as through their music. These two 30 somethings tour the country (with their two young ch…

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Introducing Melanie Medina - #101 31:55

5+ y ago31:55

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The exit of Robert Beeson as co-host and the introduction of Melanie Medina to BBP. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brilliantlybraveparenting/support

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Impacting Kids Under 13 Ep#100 George Barna 44:03

5+ y ago44:03

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Ep#100 - "Impacting Kids Under 13" with author, researcher, and culture expert George Barna. We celebrate our 100th episode with George sharing his heart in reaching children under 13 years of age, as research shows clearly that their "world view" has been formed by that age. His present passion is the Cultural Research …

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Dealing With A Child's Death Ep#99 Joe & Anne Ciccoline 43:49

5+ y ago43:49

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #99 - "Dealing With A Child's Death" with Joe & Anne Ciccoline. They share their tragic yet triumphant story of losing their baby son Noah to a heart defect after only 3 days out of the womb. The Ciccolines give details of the pre and post-birth and how they felt a Godly presence throughout, though the impact of …

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Stronger Than The Scars Ep#98 Amelia & Scott Moore 38:17

5+ y ago38:17

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #98 - "Stronger Than The Scars" with adoptive parents Amelia & Scott Moore. The Moore's parenting story includes adopting two boys from Guatemala. They are learning about the impact of trauma in the children's stories related to their adoptions and prenatal care and the impact of epigenetics. The Moore's share th…

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You Can't Steal My Joy Ep#97 Bekah Bowman 37:12

5+ y ago37:12

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #97 - "You Can't Steal My Joy" with coach's wife and mom Bekah Bowman. She shares about the brutal disease that disrupted her family life and how God was found right in the center of it. Bekah spends her time advocating for children in foster care and has a passion to help bridge the gap between the church and fa…

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Healing From Childhood Trauma Ep#96 Brandon Lozano 39:56

5+ y ago39:56

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #96 - "Healing From Childhood Trauma" with musician and special needs parent Brandon Lozano. He talks about his journey as a parent, and how that was tested early on when their son couldn't speak for an extended amount of time. Brandon shares about a special treatment his family discovered that has opened up thei…

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The Lonely Journey of Infertility Ep#95 Natalie & Andrew Fockle 38:16

5+ y ago38:16

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #95 - "The Lonely Journey of Infertility" with bloggers Natalie and Andrew Fockle. They talk to the reality of walking through infertility as a married couple, which is heartbreaking for those that seek to have kids. They also share their personal advice for couples dealing with infertility and the struggle, appr…

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Special Needs & Adoptive Moms Ep#94 Jennifer Shaw 32:39

5+ y ago32:39

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #94 - "Special Needs & Adoptive Moms" with speaker, author, singer/songwriter Jennifer Shaw. She talks about her life as a special needs and adoptive mom and how she now is the mom of six children. Jennifer also shares that support for the parents of special needs kids is vital for the family unit. Find our blog …

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Growing Up Christian In An Atheist World Ep#93 Katie Morton 37:07

5+ y ago37:07

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #93 - "Growing Up Christian In An Atheist World" with college student Katie Morton. Katie discusses the importance of instilling faith in your son or daughter, rather than simply making them go to church. She also shares the importance of parenting within a faith community and not just attending a local church wh…

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It's Never To Late Ep#92 John Falcone 31:51

5+ y ago31:51

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #92 - "It's Never To Late" with surgeon and rock artist John Falcone. John talks about his most defining moment in his life (that doesn't involve saving someone's life through surgery) and how that has transformed his family life. He also shares about how he finally felt clear about his purpose in life when he fi…

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Challenges Fathers Face Ep#91 Kent Evans 35:36

5+ y ago35:36

35:36

BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #91 - "Challenges Fathers Face" with author and Manhood Journey Executive Director Kent Evans. Kent discusses the three greatest challenges to fathers today in the home. He also shares about discipleship in the family and how that takes place for your kids in the simplest of ways. Find our blog at BrilliantlyBrav…

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Stress In The Home Ep#90 Brad Mathias & Robert Beeson 27:32

5+ y ago27:32

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #90 - "Stress In The Home" with Brilliantly Brave co-hosts Dr. Brad Mathias and Robert Beeson. They discuss some of the recent societal tragedies that are affecting families of faith everywhere. Robert and Brad lead us on a simple but profound review of the promises of God to lead and protect His people, and how …

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Grace And Guts Ep#89 Shannon Perry 35:33

5+ y ago35:33

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #89 - "Grace And Guts" with author, speaker, and recording artist Shannon Perry. She shares about interviewing thousands of moms and what they are looking for after their kids grow up and leave home. Shannon also explains that she found out the hard way that faith grows rapidly when we find ourselves overwhelmed …

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Transformed EP#88 Remi Adeleke 39:57

5+ y ago39:57

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #88 - "Transformed" with author, former SEAL team member, and TV/film actor Remi Adeleke. He shares about being a Nigerian Prince with a story of perseverance through loss. Remi also states that through his experience of losing everything as a child, and his mom moving his family to New York, and then through his…

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Raising Boys & Manhood Ep#87 Joel Fitzpatrick 29:29

5+ y ago29:29

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #87 - "Raising Boys & Manhood" with author and minister Joel Fitzpatrick. He shares about the relationship he has with his son, and how the conversations with our kids don't have to be perfect. Joel also states that we all need to show our children love through guidance, showing them how the world works, what the…

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Cowboy Joel & The Wild Wild West EP#86 Stacey Gagnon 36:18

5+ y ago36:18

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #86 - "Cowboy Joel & The Wild Wild West" with foster parent, author, and special needs child advocate Stacey Gagnon. She opens up about her family's experience in fostering over 30 children, along with adopting five kids with special needs. Stacey shares about adoption, her son Joel, and the fight he has walked t…

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Unplanned - Finding Forgiveness Ep#85 Abby Johnson 45:23

5+ y ago45:23

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #85 - "Unplanned - Finding Forgiveness" with author and former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson. She discusses her history working for Planned Parenthood along with her continuing push to open the eyes of the public about the realities of what happens inside of their clinics. Abby also shares her f…

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Choosing Real Ep#84 Bekah Pogue 35:57

5+ y ago35:57

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #84 - "Choosing Real" with author, creative coach, and new "The Pasture Experience" podcast host Bekah Pogue. She discusses the need to be cautious when listening to what other people say we are - being careful to pick out who we are according to God's plan and perspective. Bekah also shares about being present i…

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Memory Making Moms Ep#83 Jessica Smartt 32:29

6y ago32:29

32:29

BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #83 - "Memory Making Moms" with Jessica Smartt. She discusses how traditions are the missing link between issues that matter with our families - allowing us to transfer truth and meaning to our kids. Jessica also shares deeper thoughts on what is already working with our kids, and how technology can get in the wa…

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Saying Goodbye To A Loved One Ep#82 Jay Sofia Lyons 32:41

6y ago32:41

32:41

BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #82 - "Saying Goodbye To A Loved One" with filmmakers Jay & Sofia Lyons. The Lyons discuss their documentary that deals with grief, marriage, and parenting kids through a health crisis. They share their experience processing mortality and suffering, while seeing God's work within it. Find our blog at BrilliantlyB…

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The Spirit Of Adoption Ep#81 Emily Chapman Richards 39:48

6y ago39:48

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #81 - "The Spirit Of Adoption" with Executive Director of Show Hope, Emily Chapman Richards. Emily discusses the issues most people face when desiring to adopt, including financial, mental, and physical. She shares her passion for helping couples through the adoption process and what Show Hope offers families wit…

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We Can't Fix Ourselves Ep#80 Duane Susan Sheriff 48:44

6y ago48:44

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #80 - "We Can't Fix Ourselves" with pastor of Victory Life Church Duane Sheriff, and his wife Susan. Duane talks openly about our identities getting mixed up with our performance, and how that leads to issues. They also discuss the way we can allow ourselves to identify with the sin in our lives, letting it becom…

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Mental Illness Is Not Moral Failure Ep#79 Cindy Blom 37:15

6y ago37:15

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #79 - "Mental Illness Is Not Moral Failure" with professional counselor Cindy Blom. Her son overdosed on heroin in 2014 after 10 years of addiction - Cindy knows about grief and addiction. Cindy shares about her own family's fight with mental illness, and that the church and society in general should treat it the…

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Busy Moms & Quiet Times Ep#78 Brittany Ann 38:35

6y ago38:35

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #78 - "Busy Moms & Quiet Times" with Brittany Ann. She discusses her role in bringing practical advice and encouragement for moms who are struggling to find time to spend with God. Brittany also shares that parenting isn't based on theology, but on practice - and seeing our kids see us reading our Bibles. Find ou…

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Addicted To Being Present Ep#77 Krissy & Spence Smith 50:46

6y ago50:46

50:46

BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #77 - "Addicted To Being Present?" with Compassion International executives Krissy & Spence Smith. They share openly about differing parenting cultures - Spence from America, and Krissy from India - and the process of learning and understanding within their family make-up including their 4 children. The Smith's a…

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Do You Want More? Ep#76 Jill Parr 40:35

6y ago40:35

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #76 - "Do You Want More?" with singer, speaker, and More Gathering conference host Jill Parr-Hardin. Her husband is Brian Hardin, host of the Daily Audio Bible. She brings about the conversation of women in the church, and how they have had a difficult time being able to share their pain and life walk. Jill talks…

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The Moonwalking Bear Ep#75 Jason Gibson 40:52

6y ago40:52

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #75 - "The Moonwalking Bear" with counselor Jason Gibson. He explains that with kids averaging less than one hour of real conversation with parents each week, parents have to be more aware of what and how their children access technology. Jason talks about teaching kids to look beyond the media and medium of tech…

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Struggling With Adoption Ep#74 Lori Schumaker 35:41

6y ago35:41

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #74 - "Struggling With Adoption" with author & blogger Lori Schumaker. She explains that there are struggles with control within parenting that gives us the opportunity to step away or get closer to God. Lori talks about the shift from parenting to adoptive parenting, including sharing that the catalyst for real …

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Parenting Special Needs Children Ep#73 Becky Davidson 33:03

6y ago33:03

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #73 - "Parenting Special Needs Children" with Becky Davidson, head of Rising Above Ministries. She explains that parents need help with "civilians" - other people who don't have 'special needs' children. Becky also offers advice and where to find help with everyday situations in serving and loving kids with uniqu…

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Children's Pastors Conference Special Ep#72 Brad Mathias 56:03

6y ago56:03

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BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #72 - "Children's Pastors Conference Special" with hosting duties by Pastor Brad Mathias. Pastor Brad visits with several children's ministry workers during this annual conference in Orlando. The "CPC" conference information can be found at ChildrensPastorsConference.com. Find our blog at BrilliantlyBraveParentin…

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