We’re living in a time where even the most foundational truths—like what it means to be human—are up for debate. The culture around us is frantically rewriting definitions. And when we allow that to happen, the consequences go far beyond words. We begin dismantling the very framework that has supported freedom, justice, and dignity for generations. You’ve probably […]

Have you ever stopped to think about how much power a single word can have? I mean, really have? I’m not just talking about changing someone’s afternoon—I’m talking about the power to shape the course of families, communities, and even entire nations. What if I told you that concepts like “truth,” “freedom,” and “justice” are far more than spiritual talking points or academic ideas—they’re what my […]

If you’re like me, you want your kids to grow up with generous hearts—hearts that notice the needs around them and feel a responsibility to respond. But in a culture where the loudest message is “look out for number one,” that’s no easy task. So how do we raise kids who see beyond themselves?How do we build […]

Parenting doesn’t always look like the picture we had in our minds, does it? Sometimes it’s marked by heartbreak, by diagnoses, by unmet expectations that shake us to the core, by children who wander off the straight and narrow path. And if you’ve ever found yourself crying out, “God, this is not what I signed up for”—please know that you are not […]

🌿 Have you ever prayed with everything in you—for healing, for a miracle, for your child—and still heard no? If so, you’re not alone.  🎙️ This week’s Best Of episode on Christian Parent / Crazy World speaks directly to that sacred, heart-wrenching space. Two years ago, I had a conversation on the podcast that deeply impacted me. I remember sitting across from this courageous […]

⏱️ Just 3½ hours. That’s all the time that passed between the end of my interview with two members of one of the most iconic bands in Christian music—and the breaking of a scandal that has since rocked the Christian world. I had just wrapped a conversation with Adam Agee and Jeff Frankenstein of the Newsboys. […]

✨ What happens when the values of Hollywood collide with biblical convictions and a mother’s fight for her children’s well-being? 💔 How do we respond when the powerful institutions shaping our kids seem set against the values we hold most dear? In today’s world, parents face unprecedented challenges: ⚠️ Controversial health directives that limit medical freedom📺 A relentless media […]

What if the unraveling of America’s spiritual and cultural fabric isn’t as random as it seems? What if today’s headlines— moral drift, political chaos, national crises—were actually foretold nearly 2,700 years ago? That’s the provocative question we’re diving into in this week’s episode of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD… and it might just change how you see everything. 👀 One of the most powerful […]

There are days when I look at what our kids are facing and feel like I’m swimming upstream—sometimes barely treading water. 🏊‍♀️ Parenting in today’s culture isn’t just challenging; it’s a whole new world. 🌍 The topics our kids encounter—from what’s “true”, to the pressure of social media, to serious questions about gender and faith ✝️—are a far cry from anything we experienced […]

How do we reach a generation that speaks an entirely different language—one shaped by screens, skepticism, and seismic cultural shifts? 🌐 For Christian parents, grandparents, and youth leaders, this is more than a challenge. It’s an opportunity. If we want to effectively disciple Gen Z and Gen Alpha, we must understand how they think, what they value, and […]