Culture

How Ancient Signs Explain Today’s Headlines: A Powerful Tool for Christian Families

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 […]

The 5 Biggest Obstacles Facing Gen Z and How Parents Can Help

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 […]

Bridging the Generation Gap: 5 Keys to Reaching the Next Generation

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 […]

Is the Church on Life Support? Nick Vujicic’s Wake-Up Call to American Christians

I have to be honest—this week’s episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World is like nothing I’ve ever released before. What started out as a planned discussion about cancel culture with none other than Nick Vujicic (which was Episode 146), turned into something much deeper and far more urgent—a Spirit-led, unfiltered warning that every Christian parent and believer needs to […]

Is the Way You Share Your Faith Building a Bridge—or a Wall?

Every Christian parent aches to see their prodigal child—or any lost loved one—come back to faith. We long to see hearts healed, eyes opened, and lives restored. But in that longing, we should wrestle with a difficult and sobering question: 👉 Could my well-meaning efforts to speak truth actually be pushing them further from God? It’s a question […]

Engaging Kids in Meaningful Prayer: A Parent’s Guide

Can I ask you something kind of big? When was the last time you prayed with your child—not just for them? I know, I know. That question might sting a little. Believe me, I’ve felt it too. Prayer is one of the most powerful tools we have as believers… and yet, when it comes to teaching our kids how to use it, most […]

A Loaded Weapon and a Bag of Chips: Rethinking How We Drive

Let me paint a picture for you. Imagine walking into a room filled with your loved ones—your children, your spouse, your best friends. Now imagine you’re casually holding a loaded gun in one hand… and a bag of chips in the other. Sounds unthinkable, right? And yet, that’s exactly what many of us are doing […]

The Shame We Bury: Why Silence Can Be Deadly

Some conversations change everything. This was supposed to be an episode about driving safety. That’s what Jen Eikenhorst and I had planned to discuss. But God had something else in mind. Just before we hit record, Jen had an unexpected and heartbreaking encounter—a moment so raw and urgent that it completely shifted the direction of our conversation. And I truly […]

When Life Shatters: Finding God in Our Darkest Moments

Some moments in life break us wide open. One decision, one mistake, one turn we wish we could take back—suddenly, life as we knew it is gone. If you’ve ever wrestled with regret, shame, or the overwhelming question of why, then this week’s episode of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD is for you. I had the privilege of sitting down with Jennifer Eikenhorst for one of the most powerful […]

This Biblical Prophecy Explains All of Human History

Okay, I know what you’re thinking… That title? Pure clickbait. A Biblical prophecy that explains all of human history? Every empire, every rise and fall, every major world event—really? Yes. Really. And I’m not exaggerating. I’m not hyping this up. I’m not being dramatic, although I am dramatic… I’m a theater buff… but I digress. Because this prophecy doesn’t just explain human history… it […]