Christian Parent, Crazy World
by Catherine Segars - Christian Culture Author and Speaker on Christian Apologetics for Parents
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About this podcast
The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/
Episodes
The newest 20 of 238 episodes
- Is It OK to Wrestle with God? An Honest Conversation About Suffering (w/ Dr. Erin Barry & Susan Frost) - Ep. 196 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 196Have you ever felt like you had to “just accept” whatever life throws your way—even while your heart was breaking inside? Maybe someone told you it’s unfaithful to question God…
- How to Study the Bible: A Simple Method That Works (w/ Angie Baughman) - Ep. 195 · 54 min · Episode 195Can You Really Teach Your Kids to Study the Bible—If You Don’t Feel Confident Yourself? The “Step by Step” Method to a Lifetime of Scripture Confidence For generations, Christian…
- Choosing Entertainment That Builds Your Child's Faith (w/ Jess Wolstenholm) - Ep. 194 · 54 min · Episode 194What if your child’s screen time could help them meet Jesus, shape their character, and spark conversations that last a lifetime? In a culture overflowing with children’s…
- Has Culture Hijacked the Purpose of Our Parenting? (w/ Candace Nassar) - Ep. 193 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 193What if the core purpose of your parenting isn’t what you’ve always believed? In a world obsessed with outcomes and control, Christian parents are challenged to embrace a radical…
- Beyond the Mask: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Teen Suicide (w/ Emma Benoit & Jennifer Ellers) - "Best Of" Ep. 49 · 1 h 3 minTeen suicide is a subject no parent ever wants to face—but in today’s world, it’s a crisis that cannot be ignored. In this heartrending and hope-filled "Best Of" episode…
- What If the Men You Love Aren’t Okay? Understanding Men’s Mental Health (w/ Dr. Tyler Evans) - Ep. 192 · 40 min · Episode 192There’s an invisible crisis happening right before our eyes—men are suffering in silence, and too often, the warning signs go unseen until it’s too late. In this raw and deeply…
- How Can a Good God Allow Evil & Suffering? (w/ Dr. Douglas Groothuis) - Archive Ep. 66 · 1 h 4 minHow Can a Good God Allow So Much Evil and Suffering? Wrestling with the Toughest Question in Faith For many parents—and for the next generation—one question stands above the rest…
- When a Giant Is Standing Between You and God’s Promise - Ep. 191 · 49 min · Episode 191At some point, every Christian parent finds themselves facing “giants” — immense obstacles and seemingly impossible circumstances that stand between them and God’s promises. How…
- What If Your Child’s Health Struggles Have a Hidden Cause? (w/ Dr. Kallie Hale) - Ep. 190 · 56 min · Episode 190Too often, our entire healthcare system is designed to chase symptoms, not solutions. We numb the pain, mask the problem, and patch the visible cracks—rarely pausing to dig for…
- When Your Child Questions the Faith: Building Bridges, Not Walls (w/ Laurie Christine) - Archive Ep. 99 · 36 minThere is no greater heartbreak for a Christian parent than watching a beloved child drift away from the faith. Yet in today’s world, navigating doubt and rebellion in our kids is…
- Seven Reasons Why Gen Z Is Abandoning the Faith (w/ Laurie Christine) - Archive Ep. 98 · 41 minParents cannot afford to ignore why so many Gen Zers are walking away from Christianity. Understanding the reasons behind this dramatic cultural shift is essential for any…
- When Godly Parenting Doesn't Result in Godly Kids (w/ D.J. Harry) - Archive Ep. 97 · 57 minNo parenting strategy—no matter how faithful or intentional—guarantees your child will follow God. In one of the most honest and tender episodes to date, Catherine and her guest…
- Raising Kids to Influence Their Generation: Lessons from Daniel (w/ D. J. Harry) - Archive Ep. 96 · 38 minHow do we raise children who stand strong—and even shine—in a culture determined to pull them away from God? In this special archive series of Christian Parent/Crazy World, host…
- Can You Trust God Enough to Rest? Practicing Sabbath in a Busy World (w/ Dr. Steven Hall) - Ep. 189 · 39 min · Episode 189Rest Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Command: How Christian Parents Can Rediscover the Gift of Sabbath in a Nonstop World Few topics challenge modern Christian families more deeply than…
- The One Commandment Most Christians Ignore (w/ Dr. Steven Hall) - Ep. 188 · 53 min · Episode 188Most Christians would never dream of breaking the Ten Commandments—except, perhaps, one: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Why has the fourth commandment become the…
- Discovering Your Family’s God-Given Identity (w/ Derek England) - Archive Ep. 118 · 1 h 5 minWhat if your family had a mission as clear as any thriving organization? Without intentionality, families don’t drift toward health—they drift toward chaos. In a world pulling…
- Handing Gen Z the Mic: A Graduate Defined by Christ, Not Culture (w/ Charis Shoemaker) - Ep. 187 · 1 h 9 min · Episode 187Who Gets to Define the Next Generation? Gen Z Finds Its Voice—and Its Anchor—in Christ Is Gen Z lost in the noise of culture, media, and politics—or are they quietly forging a…
- Exploring the Biblical Roots of Freedom (w/ Os Guinness) - Archive Ep. 95 · 32 minIn an age when the foundations of freedom are being shaken around the world, this episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World asks a pivotal question: Can freedom last if we forget…
- America's 250th: What Makes a Nation Truly Free? (w/ Os Guinness) - Archive Ep. 93 · 45 minIs America losing the true meaning of freedom? As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this urgent episode probes the foundations of liberty…
- Three Lessons That Will Shape Your Child for Life - Archive Ep. 88 · 27 min · Episode 88Every parent wants their kids to thrive, but what if the key to their success isn’t just grades or good behavior, but the life lessons we pass on? It’s not just important—it’s…
