Parenting with ginger hubbard

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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 132 | Teaching Kids Safety without Fear

Would your child know what to do if they got separated from you or a stranger approached when you were not around? Is your child so prone to fear that you’re concerned talking to them about such things would only escalate their anxieties? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can equip our children spiritually to be able to respond in potentially dangerous situations without instilling fear.

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Episode 131 | Talking So Children Will Listen

Do you ever get the feeling that your child isn’t paying attention to anything you say? Do you ever pour your heart out only to hear, “What did you say?” Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss what the Bible says about effective communication and what we can do to ensure that we’re talking in a way that encourages our children to listen.

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Episode 130 | Anxiety and Depression in Children with Ed Welch

Do you have a child who struggles with anxiety and you aren’t sure how to help? Are you seeing warning signs that your child might be depressed and you’re concerned for their physical, social, and spiritual well-being?  Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Ed Welch, as they discuss what depression and anxiety actually look like in kids and how we can help them when they have trouble verbalizing their feelings.

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Episode 129 | How to Discipline Children Biblically

Do you desire to obey all that God has commanded you to do when it comes to disciplining your children, but you aren’t sure how? When you do administer discipline, are you concerned that you might not be doing it the right way? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss guidelines for how to discipline and the importance of taking children to Scripture for both the consequences and promises of God.

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Episode 128 | When to Discipline Children

Are you in limbo about when to discipline your children? Do you sometimes wish your kids came with an instruction manual? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss the best wisdom for when and when not to discipline as we work to raise our children in the ways of the Lord.

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Episode 127 | Why God Calls Parents to Discipline

Do you ever wonder why God calls parents to discipline children when it’s such an unpleasant experience for everyone involved? Are you on the fence about whether you should discipline them at all? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how administering biblical discipline can lead our children down a path of wisdom and protection just as God did for His children throughout Scripture.

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Episode 126 | Being and Raising Godly Men with J. Josh Smith

Do you ever wonder what Godly manhood is supposed to look like in the life of a believer? Are you a parent wondering how to raise your boy into a Godly man? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, J. Josh Smith, as they discuss Biblical manhood and how we can support our husbands and fellow brothers in Christ in their high calling as men.

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Episode 125 | More Ideas for Beating Summer Boredom with Sonya Shafer

Do your children mope around the house all summer complaining about being bored? Do they seem discontent most of the time, or unmotivated to do much of anything no matter how many suggestions you make? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they continue to discuss how we can replace time-wasters with wholesome things to do to fill the void.

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Episode 124 | Beating Summer Boredom with Sonya Shafer

Do your children mope around the house all summer complaining about being bored? Do they seem discontent most of the time, or unmotivated to do much of anything no matter how many suggestions you make? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they discuss how we can replace time-wasters with wholesome things to do to fill the void.

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Episode 123 | Motivating Kids with Scripture

Are you faithfully teaching your kids Scripture but aren’t seeing fruit in their lives? Are your heart-probing questions and Bible quotes met with silent indifference, shoulder shrugs, or sarcastic responses? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how our children can truly be motivated to love, obey, and serve God and the importance of pointing them to the Gospel.

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Episode 122 | Building Biblical Literacy in Our Kids with Kelsey Reed

Are you eager to teach your children about the Bible but you don’t feel like you know enough yourself? Do you shy away from theological conversations with your kids out of fear of getting it wrong? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Kelsey Reed, as they discuss why we should strive to build biblical literacy in our children and practical ways to apply it.

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Episode 121 | Structuring Your Child's Day

Do your kids run around the house all day with little or no structure? Do they struggle with whining, boredom, or discontentment? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss age-appropriate ideas for structuring your child’s day.

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Episode 120 | Structuring Your Day

Do daily chores and responsibilities have you running from one thing to the next without ever feeling a sense of accomplishment? Would you like to have more structure and order in your home, but aren’t even sure where to start? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss some practical tips for structuring your day and how we can give God the glory in our everyday tasks.

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Episode 119 | Wise Words for Moms 2023

Do you desire to calmly and effectively address your child’s struggles but you can’t always seem to find the right words? Does your child tune out your instructions because you wind up using too many words…and not a single one of them is helpful? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about how to use the Wise Words for Moms chart to address behaviors from toddlerhood all the way to adulthood.

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Episode 118 | Building Unity in Blended Families with Ron Deal

Are you looking to create a loving and safe environment for your blended family? Have you found step-parenting to be a bit more challenging than you anticipated? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Ron Deal, as they discuss practical insights for how to better understand, connect, and respond to your children in blended families.

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Episode 117 | Allowances, Chores and Money Management

Are you on the fence about whether or not to give your children an allowance? Would you like to help them develop a good work ethic and a biblical view of money management, but aren’t sure how to do that at age-appropriate levels? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how we can help our children develop a Biblical view of money and God-honoring habits for money management.

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Episode 116 | When Kids Scream and Throw Tantrums

Do your children scream at the top of their lungs when they aren’t getting their way? Have tantrums over every little thing become the norm in your home? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss some practical ways we can look past our own frustration or embarrassment so we can train, instruct, and discipline our children when they're having a complete meltdown.

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Episode 115 | Shepherding a Teen's Heart with Tedd Tripp

Are you struggling with how to reach the heart of your teenager? Do you find that the older they get, the less they want to listen to your counsel, and the less influence you have in their lives? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Tedd Tripp, as they discuss how parents can help teenagers understand what it means to fear the Lord and how we should change our methods of training and instructing as children move into the teen years.

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Episode 114 | When Kids Beg and Cry for Things

Does the sound of your kids begging equate to nails on a chalkboard? Ever skip a much-needed trip to the grocery store because you just can’t handle the meltdown when you turn down those enticing treats at the checkout? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how we can redirect our children’s attention to what’s going on in their hearts when they beg and cry for things.

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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