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 172 | Overcorrecting & Post-discipline Behavior

Does it feel like every time you correct your kids it turns into a long-winded lecture? How do you correct a child when it seems they’re too young to understand heart-probing questions and instructions? Is your toddler even more angry and defiant following discipline and you’re not sure what you can do about that? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” as they discuss how we can help our children recognize and take ownership of the sin in their hearts and point them to Jesus for salvation and transformation.

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Episode 171 | Wise Words for Moms 2024

Are you at a loss for how to respond to your children’s struggles with issues such as arguing, tattling, and whining? When you’re in the heat of the moment, do you wish there was a “cheat sheet” to help with talking about ALL of your children’s behaviors from a heart-oriented, biblical perspective? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they look at how to use the Wise Words for Moms chart for practical solutions to address behaviors calmly, effectively, and biblically from toddlerhood all the way to adulthood.

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Episode 170 | Returning to Outdoor Play with Ginny Yurich

Does the phrase, “Mom, I’m bored” make you cringe and long for the days when kids found entertainment exploring nature, playing with the neighbors, and begging for just 5 more minutes in the great outdoors? Would you like ideas for how you could make time outside more attractive to your child than screen time? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Ginny Yurich, as they take a look at the value of getting kids outside to enjoy God’s creation.

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Episode 169 | Setting Boundaries and Consistency with Discipline

Do you struggle with setting boundaries with your children and following through with consequences when you know they’re needed? Do your children disobey your instructions so often that the very thought of being consistent with discipline almost seems impossible, or at the very least, exhausting? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss why setting boundaries and following through with consequences when those boundaries are overstepped are key components for raising emotionally healthy children.

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Episode 168 | How to Parent without Provoking Kids to Anger

Does your child seem irritated and resentful towards you and your parenting methods? Are you concerned that something you’re doing, or not doing, might be causing them anger? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss 7 ways parents can avoid provoking children to anger and encourage emotional stability.

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Episode 167 | Depression and Motherhood with Christine Chappell

Are you a mom struggling with feelings of hopelessness and anxiety? Would you like biblical guidance and practical help for battling depression from someone who’s been there and understands? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Christine Chappell, as they discuss how we can abide in Christ and lean on him to sustain us through seasons of darkness. 

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Episode 166 | "Big Church," Taking Initiative, & Overcoming Shyness

Does taking your younger kids into Sunday morning service feel like a losing battle? Would you like to see your older children take the initiative to help around the house? Do you have a shy child who struggles to say hello or even acknowledge others? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” as they discuss how we can turn to God for guidance on any issues as we seek to reach the hearts of our children for Christ.

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Episode 165 | The Tooth Fairy & Letting Go of Guilt

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate and teach your kids about Jesus when they lose teeth? Do you struggle with guilt from past mistakes and just can't seem to let them go? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” as they talk about turning to the life-giving truths of God's Word for guidance in all things.

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Episode 164 | Raising Boys to Men with Durenda Wilson

Are you a mom who struggles to understand your son and respond in ways that will encourage him toward Godly manhood? Does the idea of raising boys in the current cultural climate make you cringe? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Durenda Wilson, as they discuss why boys are often misunderstood and how we can see them in a fresh light as we work to raise the next generation of boys to be men of faith and action.

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Episode 163 | The False Claims of Gentle Parenting

Do the philosophies of gentle parenting sound right, but you aren’t sure if they are as biblical as they claim to be? Are conflicting opinions about discipline causing you to question your parenting methods and what’s best for your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss some of the false claims that those who follow gentle parenting make against those who practice biblical discipline and what Scripture says about our role as parents.

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Episode 162 | When Kids Touch Themselves

Are your little ones curious about their bodies and you aren’t sure how to address it from a biblical perspective? Are you looking for practical ways to respond when your kids touch their private areas? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” as they discuss how to address masturbation with young children and how we can help our kids focus on what to “put on” rather than fixating on the bad habit.

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Episode 161 | Heart Schooling with Leslie Nunnery

Are you overwhelmed trying to decide on the best curriculum, top co-ops, and latest and greatest planning system for homeschooling each year? Would you like to hear an episode that takes the heat off of making those decisions and, instead, focuses more on raising followers of Christ who will glorify God in everything they do?  Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Leslie Nunnery, as they break down the heart schooling paradigm shift and how it can help reach the hearts of your children for Jesus through discipleship.

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Episode 160 | Ask Us Anything--Celebrating Three Years!

Do you enjoy our parenting podcast, but you’re curious to hear us talk about some non-parenting things for a change? Help us celebrate the three-year anniversary of the podcast and get to know Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan a little better in a fun new episode where we’re answering your questions about ANYTHING!

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Episode 159 | Temper Tantrums

Does your child throw a fit when they don’t get their way? Have tantrums become your child’s normal response to your instructions and you’d like to know how to address them from a heart-oriented, biblical perspective? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” as they discuss how parents can help prevent tantrums before they happen and some practical ways to deal with them when they do happen.  

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Episode 158 | Power Struggles

Are you at a loss for how to handle power struggles with your little ones? Do you find yourself in toe to toe battles with your toddler, and you’re the one who usually winds up waving the flag of surrender in the end? Would you like to learn how to avoid power struggles altogether? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” as they discuss what’s at the heart of a power struggle and what a parent’s motive should be when responding.

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Episode 157 | Homeschooling with Confidence with Jamie Erickson

Are you a homeschooling mom who could use a little more confidence that you’re doing it well? Or are you considering homeschooling, and wondering if you have what it takes to give your children a good education?  Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Jamie Erickson, as they discuss some common fears holding parents back from homeschooling and how the Gospel speaks to those fears and helps us build confidence in the homeschool day.

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Episode 156 | Excessive Talking and Teasing

Do your kids chime in a little too much during adult conversations? Would you like to help them learn the value of listening more and talking less? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of  “Ask Ginger” as they discuss how to find what’s at the heart of excessive talking and teasing and how you can teach your kids to serve God by serving others and putting the needs of others above their own.

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Episode 155 | Breaking Bad Habits in Children with Sonya Shafer

Has your little one started whining, biting, picking his nose, hitting–the list could go on and on–and you just can’t figure out how to break the pattern? What do you do if your child has picked up on one of your bad habits and you really want it to stop before it becomes a bigger issue? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they discuss practical tips for training children to “put off” bad habits by replacing them with good ones.

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Episode 154 | Heart-Oriented Parenting

Are you frustrated by training your kids in the same areas over and over, and you still haven’t seen any real change taking place? Are you discouraged because it seems like no matter what you do, you just can’t reach the heart of your child? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to look past the outward behavior of our kids, address the issues of the heart, and point them to Jesus.

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Episode 153 | Q & A with Ginger’s Kids

Have you ever listened to the advice and stories Ginger shares on this podcast and wondered how her children feel about it? Are you curious about what her (now-adult) kids might do differently when they are parents? Join Ginger and Katy along with Ginger’s kids, Wesley and Alex, as they share what it was like growing up under scripture-driven discipline and how that helped lay the foundation for how they treat others and function today as adults.

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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.”

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of your children