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Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

Daily encouragement from a multitude of speakers, led by Dr. Kathy Koch. All topics covered are helpful not only to kids and their parents, but also to single adults, married couples, teachers, social workers, pastors, and many more. We hope you can be encouraged through these messages, send it to a friend so they can join you in joy and growth!

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All Episodes

18:22

Why Your Child's Screen Habits Mirror Yours And How...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/14

In this episode, we explore one of the most important—and overlooked—truths about modern parenting: kids model their screen habits after their parents. Drawing on new research, Dr. Kathy explains why parental phone use is the strongest predictor of a child's screen time and how small shifts in our habits can reshape the culture of our homes. We look at how to replace screen time with meaningful connection, why outdoor time matters (even for kids who aren't nature-loving), and how biblical principles

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17:40

When "How Was Your Day?" Isn't Enough: Questions That...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/13

How do we help kids open up about their day—really open up—so we can guide their hearts, not just manage their behavior? In today's episode, we explore why the classic parent question, "How was your day?" almost always leads to a dead end, and how we can replace it with questions that actually build connection, confidence, and identity. Drawing from Dr. Kathy Koch's deep insight into child development, we look at why kids often shut down when they come home from school, what their silence might be

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14:19

Considering Gavin Newsom's Concern With Losing Men,...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/12

In a world where masculinity is politicized and femininity misunderstood, Dr. Kathy Koch reminds parents that flourishing isn't about control, it's about character. Considering a recent interview where California Governor Gavin Newsom raised concern at the growing number of men who are not following his political party, Dr. Kathy and Wayne make some parallels and comparisons to how some parents fall into a similar trap with their kids. Boys and girls thrive when they understand who they were created

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18:03

Secure in an Unsteady World: Supporting Kids to Have...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/11

What happens when the world feels uncertain? From canceled flights to government shutdowns, kids are watching and wondering if they're safe. Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender talk about how parents can recognize insecurity in their children, help them rebuild trust, and anchor their hearts in the one thing that never changes—God's goodness and presence.

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11:59

The Power of Fathering and Mothering: Why What You're...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/10

Are moms and dads interchangeable? Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack research showing how mothers and fathers each uniquely shape children's growth. From academic success to emotional stability, each role carries divine purpose. This episode reminds parents, mentors, and single caregivers that their influence isn't just important—it's irreplaceable.

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14:14

Redefining Success: Raising Wise and Resilient Kids...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/07

What makes a child truly successful? Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack new research on sibling success and connect it to a biblical view of wisdom, resilience, and contentment. Discover why optimism isn't enough, how wisdom grows through struggle, and what it really means to "press on" toward the goal Christ has called us to.

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13:58

From Facts to Faith: Building Fluency That Shapes the...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/06

Memorizing math facts is helpful—but without meaning, it's just noise. Dr. Kathy Koch unpacks the science behind fluency and confidence, while Wayne Stender reflects on how families can apply Deuteronomy 6 in education. Together they help parents see how curiosity, practice, and purpose create lifelong learners who love truth.

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18:50

Highs, Lows, and Lasting Identity: How to Guard Kids...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/05

A new study reveals how marijuana use before age 15 can alter a child's mental health and sense of purpose. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why teens chase short-term relief, how adrenaline and constant activity can mimic addiction, and how parents can help their kids pause, rest, and choose long-term wisdom over momentary thrill.

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16:28

Helping Kids Stay Real in a Digital World: Deepfakes...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/04

AI can replicate faces, voices, and personalities—but it can't duplicate the image of God. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore Denmark's bold new proposal to give citizens ownership of their likeness and what it means for parents raising kids in a world where identity can be digitally faked. Discover how to help children stay grounded in truth, not technology.

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19:26

Helping Kids Find Courage in Embarrassing Moments By...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/03

Embarrassment isn't failure, it's the birthplace of faith. Join Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender as they explore how God uses uncomfortable moments to strengthen kids. Discover how the 8 Great Smarts help children face challenges with creativity and confidence, and learn to celebrate the courage it takes to "step out of the boat."

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31:51

Ep. 015 - Raising Gender-Confident Kids - When Truth...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/11/01

Confusion about gender doesn't start with culture—it starts with unmet core needs. Dr. Kathy Koch joins Wayne Stender to explore how God designed children with five foundational needs that shape their confidence and faith. From bedtime routines to meaningful conversations, discover practical ways to disciple your kids toward identity, purpose, and peace in Christ.

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18:24

Redeeming Halloween: Wisdom, Discernment, and...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/31

Halloween can be full of confusion for Christian parents, with spooky decorations, dark themes, and cultural tension. Dr. Kathy and Wayne Stender explore how to approach the holiday with grace, discernment, and purpose. Learn how knocking on doors and sharing candy can become an opportunity to teach kids about community, belonging, and being a light for Jesus in their neighborhood.

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16:05

Raising Wise Kids: Redefining Success Through God's...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/29

What makes kids successful? It's not grades or grit alone. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch shares how true success is rooted in wisdom: applying truth, agreeing with God, and living with resilience and purpose.

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12:39

When You Read, They Believe: How Simple Stories Grow...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/28

Reading aloud to kids does far more than build vocabulary; it builds connection, confidence, and faith. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch explains why reading is one of the most powerful tools parents have to shape hearts and minds.

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18:01

Teaching Our Kids the Power of Focus in a Distracted...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/27

In a world full of noise, distractions, and dopamine-triggering apps, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender talk about how parents can help kids rediscover the gift of focus — and why staying faithful to one task is an act of worship that builds character and identity.

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32:50

Ep. 012 - Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Why Fewer...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/25

New research shows a sharp decline in college students identifying as transgender. Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack what’s behind the trend, why it’s hopeful, and how parents can raise children anchored in God’s truth instead of cultural confusion.

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15:46

Reclaiming Our Kids’ Purpose in a Digital World

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/24

When stress hits, kids retreat to what feels safe, often a screen. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender help parents understand what kids are really searching for in gaming and how to reconnect them to God’s design for competence, purpose, and belonging.

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13:49

Scrolling Minds, Still Hearts: Helping Kids Refocus...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/23

New research shows that early social media use lowers kids’ reading, memory, and vocabulary, but that’s not the only loss. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how constant scrolling reshapes our children’s ability to think, rest, and relate. Learn how to help your family unplug with purpose, restore focus through faith, and find joy in being fully present.

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24:05

Math, Mastery, and God’s Design: Helping Kids See...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/22

Is math just another school subject, or could it be a way to see God’s order and beauty? In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack the growing math crisis in schools and explore why numbers, patterns, and problem-solving matter for your child’s confidence and faith. Discover how interest drives ability, and how teaching kids that math reflects God’s design can help them approach learning with joy instead of fear.

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18:21

Fake Friends & Real Faith: Helping Kids Choose True...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2025/10/21

As AI “friends” become more common, what are our kids really learning about friendship? In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack Meta’s new chatbot update and explore how true friendships form character, resilience, and faith. Learn how to help your kids value real people over artificial connection—and why Jesus’ definition of friendship changes everything.

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