Parenting with Ginger Hubbard 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.

  • Episode 184 | Excuses Kids Make, Caregiving & Grandparenting

    Do your kids try to excuse disobedience with statements like “I forgot” or “I didn’t hear you”? Are you a caregiver or grandparent who is uncertain of what your role should be when it comes to training, instruction, and discipline? Join Katy and me for another edition of ‘“Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as we discuss the importance of being clear in our instructions to our children and how we as parents, grandparents, or caregivers can implement biblical principles with the daily struggles our kids face.
  • Off Topic 003 | Home Invasion While Home Alone

    Alright, we’ve made it to our third 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 a “home invasion while home alone.” You don’t want to miss this one. Give us a listen, and tell us what you think!
  • Episode 183 | Laziness and Procrastination in Kids

    Are your children struggling to stay motivated and productive? Do they seem uninterested in daily tasks, like chores, homework, or even getting out of bed? Are you looking for ways to encourage them to take more responsibility without constant reminders or nagging? Join Katy and me for another edition of ‘“Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as we talk about how we can help our kids work through their struggles and encourage them to replace bad habits with good habits.
  • Episode 182 | Stop Doing Everything for Your Kids with Erin Kunkle:

    Are you concerned that you might be overprotecting your children? Do you wonder what effect this overprotection might have on them in the long run? Are you struggling with how NOT to be a weedwhacker parent who removes every possible obstacle for your child? Join Katy and me, along with special guest Erin Kunkle, as we discuss some practical tips on how we can allow our kids to struggle in healthy ways and how that can better prepare them for the future.
  • Episode 181 | Sibling Manipulation & Kids Favoring One Parent

    Do you have a child who uses clever persuasion to gain control over their siblings in order to get what they want? Are you concerned and maybe even a bit heartbroken that your child favors your spouse over you? Join Katy and me for another edition of “Ask Ginger” as we take a look at how we can help our kids get to the root of manipulative behavior and how to respond by putting off selfishness and putting on kindness and consideration.
  • Episode 180 | Help for Children Who Bully Others

    Is your child exhibiting aggressive, harassive, and downright mean behavior and you don’t know what to do about it? Does he try to get attention a...
  • Off Topic 002 | The Merch Ordeal

    Ok, so we tried this a few weeks ago, and we’re giving it another go. It’s called “Off Topic,” where we talk about all of the fun stuff that we don’t have time to fit into a regular episode. Give us a listen, and tell us what you think!
  • Episode 179 | Build a Stronger Marriage with Bob Lepine

    Would you like to learn what habits help build a healthier marriage? Are you uncertain about when to overlook hurt feelings and when to confront conflict head-on? Are you looking for gospel-centered hope and guidance as you work through everyday issues with your spouse? Join Katy and me, along with special guest Bob Lepine, as we take a look at how couples can work through the day-to-day challenges and make the adjustments necessary to see marriage from God’s point of view.
  • Episode 178 | When Children are Bullied

    Is your child suffering the physical or emotional trauma of being bullied?  Are you torn between stepping in to defend your child and concern that your intervention could make things even worse for them? Would you like practical advice to help your child stand up for themselves while also teaching them to respond with biblical wisdom? Join Katy and me as we discuss how to approach bullying from a biblical perspective and encourage open communication between parents and kids.

  • Episode 177 | Should Parents Befriend Their Kids & When Playing is Torture

    Would you like to know what the Bible says about parents being friends with their children? Do you find it boring and maybe even downright torturous to play with your kids, so you don’t…and then you feel guilty about it? Join Katy and me for another edition of Ask Ginger as we provide encouragement and insight to help you engage in play with your children and take a look at the spiritual and practical value of God’s design for the parent/child relationship.
  • Episode 176 | Misconceptions of Home Education with Monica Swanson:

    Have you considered homeschooling but you’re concerned that you might not have what it takes? Do you wish there was a guidebook out there to ease your fears, tackle doubt, and help you walk through the homeschool process? Join Katy and me, along with special guest Monica Swanson, as we discuss the benefits to homeschooling, practical advice for those on the homeschooling journey, and some of blessings home education can bring to your family. 
  • Off Topic 001 | Ginger Hates This Idea

    I know it’s not Tuesday, but we’re trying something new and would love to have you give it a listen. It’s called “Off Topic,” and Ginger hates this idea, but she’s reluctantly going along with it because Katy won’t stop talking about it. Give us a listen, though, and tell us what you think!