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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Off Topic 007 | The Dressing Room

It’s time for another exciting edition of “Off Topic,” where we talk about all of the fun stuff that we don’t have time to fit into a regular episode. This week, we’re talking about “The Dressing Room.” You don’t want to miss this one. Give us a listen, and tell us what you think!

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Episode 205 | Grace vs. Shame in Parenting with Ruth Chou Simons

Are you looking for ways to motivate your kids without making them feel guilty or ashamed? Have you considered how shaming might harm your child’s emotional and spiritual well-being? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Ruth Chou Simons, as they discuss how we can model biblical repentance and God’s grace rather than promoting self-shame in our children.

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Episode 204 | When Other Kids are a Bad Influence

Are you concerned about the negative influence other people’s kids are having on your children? Would you like to teach your children biblical truths to counteract what they are hearing and seeing without cultivating a judgmental attitude toward their peers? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as they discuss how to navigate the relationships our children have with kids who are a negative influence and the importance of teaching them to respond with boldness and grace.

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Episode 203 | Responding to Profanity in Public

Are you angered by the use of profanity in public and the negative influence it has on your children?  Do you struggle to know if and when you should speak up, and how to address other people’s behavior with your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of ‘“Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as they discuss how we can ask the Lord for wisdom and discernment when interacting with people who use profanity in public and how we can use those situations to be a light for Jesus and a godly example for our children.

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Episode 202 | Navigating Big Emotions in Children

Does your child have an emotional meltdown over every little thing? Are you at a loss for how to help your overly sensitive child process and respond to their emotions in healthy ways? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can help our children identify where their emotions are coming from and take those emotions to God in prayer.

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Off Topic 006 | The Snake in the Store

It’s time for another fun edition of “Off Topic,” where we talk about all of the fun stuff that we don’t have time to fit into a regular episode. This week, we’re talking about “The Snake in the Store.” You don’t want to miss this one. Give us a listen, and tell us what you think!

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Episode 201 | Cultivating Gratitude in Kids with Ruth Chou Simons

Do your kids grumble and complain instead of looking for ways to be thankful? Are you concerned that the influx of presents during the holiday season will lead your kids to a sense of entitlement rather than a heart of gratitude? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Ruth Chou Simons, as they talk about some practical ways we can encourage our kids to live in thankfulness and how we can model an attitude of gratitude.

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Episode 200 | Christmas Gift Ideas from Listeners

Are you on the hunt for that perfect present but really want to stay out of the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping? Would you like to support small businesses this Christmas season AND find unique gifts that everyone else didn’t also happen to get? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan they feature small businesses owned and operated by our listeners and maybe spark some new gift ideas as you get started on your Christmas shopping.

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Episode 199 | No More Perfect Moms with Jill Savage

Ever found yourself in the middle of the grocery store wondering why your child is the one yelling for snacks while other kids are quiet and content? Does it feel like you’re the only one dragging your kids–kicking and screaming–in the door on Sunday mornings while other moms stroll into church with everyone bright-eyed and bushy-tailed? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Jill Savage, as they discuss how we can stop the perfection infection from invading our relationships and our walk with the Lord.

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Episode 198 | Sneaky Kids & Snooping Parents (Part 2)

Does your child sneak around to do things without your permission? Do you struggle to know if snooping through your child’s things is part of being a good parent or an unfair invasion of their privacy? Are you looking for practical ways to hold your kids accountable without provoking them to anger? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as they continue their discussion on what’s at the heart of sneaky behavior and what parents can do to guide and encourage their children who struggle with deceitfulness. 

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Off Topic 005 | The Neighborhood Snoop

Hey Friends! It’s Episode 005 of “Off Topic,” where we talk about all of the fun stuff that we don’t have time to fit into a regular episode. This week, we’re talking about “The Neighborhood Snoop.” You don’t want to miss this one. Give us a listen, and tell us what you think!

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Episode 197 | Sneaky Kids & Snooping Parents (Part 1)

Does it feel like the pursuit to foster strong values in your children is a losing battle in today’s society? Are you looking for practical wisdom that will equip you to raise a generation of morally courageous kids who are grounded in truth and armed with self-respect? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Jill Rigby Garner, as they discuss the role of respect when raising and educating children and why it’s so important to address the attitude of the heart. 

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Episode 196 | When Kids Misbehave in Public

Is your little one prone to having meltdowns in the grocery store (Cleanup on aisle 9), or worse, during the middle of your pastor’s sermon on biblical parenting?  Have you ever experienced the embarrassment of every head turning toward your table in a restaurant as your child throws a full-on tantrum? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as they offer encouragement to parents who are struggling with handling disobedience in public and discuss the importance of consistency in discipline.

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Episode 195 | Talking to Kids about Politics with Jonathan & Chelsea Boes

Does the thought of trying to explain what’s going on in the world of politics to your kids give you pause or make you cringe? Do you desire to help your children understand and navigate the controversial side of politics with biblical discernment, but you aren’t sure how? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guests Jonathan and Chelsea Boes, as they discuss how we can get our kids to look at politics through a biblical worldview and how we can help our kids engage with culture without sharing too much.

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Episode 194 | When Younger Kids Argue with Parents

Do your kids argue with you over every little thing? Would you like to learn how to get to the heart of the matter and address it from a biblical perspective instead of arguing back? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss some practical tips for teaching children–no matter their age–how they can respectfully communicate their thoughts and feelings with parents rather than arguing in disrespectful ways.

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Off Topic 004 | Ginger's Misunderstanding

Hey Friends! It’s Episode 004 of “Off Topic,” where we talk about all of the fun stuff that we don’t have time to fit into a regular episode. This week, we’re talking about “Ginger’s Misunderstanding.” You don’t want to miss this one. Give us a listen, and tell us what you think!

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Episode 193 | When Older Kids Argue with Parents

Are your older kids characterized by being argumentative? Do they challenge your authority constantly with sassy comebacks or reluctant submission? Would you like to help your children learn to communicate their thoughts and feelings in mature, respectful ways? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss practical tips to help encourage older children to turn away from the foolishness of arguing and embrace the wisdom and instruction of the Lord.

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Episode 192 | Raising Respectful Kids with Jill Rigby Garner

Does it feel like the pursuit to foster strong values in your children is a losing battle in today’s society? Are you looking for practical wisdom that will equip you to raise a generation of morally courageous kids who are grounded in truth and armed with self-respect? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Jill Rigby Garner, as they discuss the role of respect when raising and educating children and why it’s so important to address the attitude of the heart. 

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Episode 191 | Overcoming Parental Anxiety and Fear (Part 2)

Does the possibility of bad things happening to your children paralyze you with fear? Do anxious thoughts rob your peace, steal your joy, and keep you up at night? Would you like to overcome the torture of being in a constant state of worry over the well-being of your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they continue to discuss how we can overcome parental anxiety and fear by meditating on why we trust God and how we can be strengthened to trust him more.

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Episode 190 | Overcoming Parental Anxiety and Fear (Part 1)

Does the possibility of bad things happening to your children paralyze you with fear? Do anxious thoughts rob your peace, steal your joy, and keep you up at night? Would you like to overcome the torture of being in a constant state of worry over the well-being of your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss the key to overcoming anxiety and fear by affirming who we trust,  why we trust him, and how we can be strengthened to trust him more. 

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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