Parenting with ginger hubbard

The podcast

To encourage and equip you to reach beyond outward behavior, address issues of the heart, and point your children to the transformational power of Christ.

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Episode 053 | Being a Smart Stepmom with Laura Petherbridge

re you wanting to be the best stepmom you can be, but your efforts aren’t bringing about the results you desire? Did you have high hopes of thriving as a stepmom, but now it’s about just surviving? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Laura Petherbridge, as they discuss some of the challenges for parenting stepchildren and encouragement for stepmoms as they navigate their roles.

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Episode 052 | When Kids Talk Excessively

Does your child talk non-stop and rarely come up for air? Are you wanting to encourage your child to communicate well, but the excessive talking is driving you a little bit crazy? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to get to the heart of the issue and some practical ways we can encourage our talkative children to love God and others in the way they communicate.

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Episode 051 | Time-Outs and Kids Who "Forget"

Are you unsure about whether or not timeout is an effective consequence? Are you concerned that you spend too much time on correction and not enough time on connection? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how you can use time-outs and ways to move forward in confidence with correction. 

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Episode 050 | Teaching Siblings to Resolve Conflict Biblically

Are your kids constantly arguing and bickering? Does it seem to be their life mission to aggravate and push one another’s buttons? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about how to encourage your kids to resolve conflicts on their own in ways that will nurture their relationships with one another.

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Episode 049 | Speaking Blessings Over Children with Sonya Shafer

Does speaking correction and instruction into the lives of your children come naturally for you, but speaking blessings to them doesn’t come so easily? Would you like to know more about what it means to speak blessings over your children and how you can go about doing that? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they discuss the power of speaking words of blessing over your children and ideas for how to get into the practice of doing so regularly. 

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Episode 048 | Interacting with Difficult Relatives

Do you dread gathering with extended family and friends who aren’t on the same page with you when it comes to parenting, politics or faith? Are you looking for ways to keep peace with opinionated relatives who overstep or impose their views too aggressively? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we can do as ambassadors of Christ to show the love of Jesus to difficult relatives.

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Episode 047 | Should Christians Celebrate Santa?

Do you wonder whether or not Santa Claus will distract your kids from the true meaning of Christmas? Or do you wonder if your children will miss out on a special part of their childhood if you forego celebrating Kris Kringle? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they offer some encouragement for those who may be on the fence as to whether or not they want Santa to be a part of their Christmas celebrations.

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Episode 046 | Fun Ideas for a Christ-Centered Christmas

Are you looking for creative ways to teach your kids about the true meaning of Christmas this year? Are you longing to see your children get excited about the birth of Jesus? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about fun traditions and practical ideas that will point our families toward Christ throughout the Christmas season.

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Episode 045 | Cultivating Unity Among Siblings

Do you desire your kids to have close friendships and enjoy being together? Do they spend more time tearing each other down than building each other up? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we can do to help our kids cultivate unity and build life-long friendships with their siblings.

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Episode 044 | From Grumbling to Gratitude with Tricia Goyer

Do your kids show more attitude than gratitude? Do they grumble and complain instead of looking for ways to be thankful? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Tricia Goyer, as they discuss how we can lead our kids from grumbling to gratitude as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

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Episode 043 | Taming the Tattletale

Is the never-ending tattletale battle between siblings getting on your last nerve? Do you wonder what the Bible has to say about the issue? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to address the heart problem behind tattling.

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Episode 042 | When Parenting Methods Aren't Working

Does it seem that the parenting methods you’re using aren’t working? Are you consistently implementing all the strategies we talk about on this podcast, but you aren’t seeing any change in your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how to point our kids to their need for Jesus and bring about lasting change in their lives.

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Episode 041 | Nurturing Your Child's Faith

Do you long for your children to truly know and love Jesus to the point that they pursue Him with all their hearts? Are you looking for ways to encourage your children to have a personal relationship with Jesus, but you aren’t sure how to go about doing that? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we as parents can do to nurture our children’s faith.

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Episode 040 | Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Do you wonder whether or not Halloween is just a harmless night of costumes and candy? Are you confused about whether or not, as a Christian, you should participate in an occasion with such questionable pagan roots? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween and offer some encouragement for those who might be on the fence about participating.

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Episode 039 | Homeschooling with Confidence, with Special Guest Durenda Wilson

Are you a homeschooling parent who’s looking for ways to make it more enjoyable for you and your kids? Are you considering homeschooling but concerned you might not have what it takes? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with our special guest, Durenda Wilson, as they discuss how you can embrace homeschooling with confidence. 

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Episode 038 | When Kids Don't Wanna

Are you tired of listening to all the things your children don't wanna do? From schoolwork to staying in bed at night, do your kids give you a list of things that just don’t seem to be on their agenda for the day? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss the importance of evaluating and considering the reason why your kids “don’t wanna.” 

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Episode 037 | When Kids Manipulate

Do your younger kids cry, whine, beg, or throw temper tantrums to get what they want? Do your older kids accuse, criticize, give you the cold shoulder or withhold affection to try to manipulate your authority? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to recognize and respond wisely when children try to use manipulative words and tactics to get their way.

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Episode 036 | How to Lead Your Child to Christ, Part 2

Is your ultimate goal in parenting to lead your children to Jesus, but you aren’t sure how to do that? Do you struggle with having natural conversations with your kids about God without sounding preachy or awkward? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for part 2 of their discussion on the importance of being discerning and cautious as we lead our children to Christ. 

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Episode 035 | How to Lead Your Child to Christ, Part 1

Is your ultimate goal in parenting to lead your children to Jesus, but you aren’t sure how to do that? Do you struggle with having natural conversations with your kids about God without sounding preachy or awkward? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss the importance of being discerning and cautious as we lead our children to Christ. 

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Episode 034 | How God Uses Our Weaknesses

Do you try to hide your weaknesses and struggles from your children because you’re afraid they might lose respect for you? Are you concerned that if your kids see you emotionally vulnerable that it might cause them to become insecure? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss the importance of letting our kids see how we need and depend on God every moment of every day.

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  • "Reaching my heart"

    “…Not only has your teaching been invaluable for me, but i've also shared key episodes with my husband to help us both transition back into our family routine. He has been amazed by the positive changes he's seen in the behavior of our 2- and 3-year-olds, as well as in myself. Thank you for your biblical teaching and for equipping me with the tools to reach the hearts of my children and, just as importantly, my own heart. Your podcast has truly been transformative in this challenging season…Thank you for spreading wisdom and knowledge.”

  • "A beautiful and refreshing podcast"

    “...This podcast has brought to light the diligent love and care that Christian parents have for their children and increased the thankfulness I have for my parents and the work they’ve done for my spiritual well-being. After listening to certain episodes, I’ve stopped and thought, “Wow. My parents really do love the Lord and really do love me.” Through this podcast, I’ve felt more grace in my heart toward them when they make mistakes. Even the sound of y’all’s voices is so comforting and calming. This podcast is so special to me.”

  • "Love this podcast"

    “I have 6 kids, since listening to this podcast it has changed my parenting so much!

    The way I think and handle situations with my children have changed. Not only do I notice but my children notice as well. I love how Ginger puts God's word into everything she talks about, it's so inspiring and touching.”

Helping you

reach the hearts

of your children