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5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.

Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I"m Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I"m a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children"s author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I"m also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers

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16:22

Reviving Traditional Home Economics in Public and...

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2025/06/12

Send us a text Traditional home economics offers students valuable life skills and prepares them for a thriving, independent adult lifestyle. Kody Hanner is a homesteader, proud homeschool mom, and the creator of The Homestead Education, and she's our guest today, talking about reviving this important curriculum in public and homeschool classrooms. Kody recently returned from a trip to Washington DC, where she proposed a plan for this curriculum to non-profit and government leaders, and...

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13:25

Quality Time vs. Quantity Time with Special Guest Dr....

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2025/06/05

Send us a text Which is it: quality time or quantity time? Is one more important than the other when it comes to raising kids? Listen in for the answers with award-winning author, speaker, life coach, and frequent media guest Dr. Mel Tavares. Dr. Mel provides expert insight on this topic along with practical ways for busy parents to invest their time wisely in their growing families. Dr. Mel holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling and has 35 years of experien...

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8:35

How to Get Children Involved with Missions w/ Founder...

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2025/05/29

Send us a text Today we talk missions with Melissa Heiland, founder and president of the missions organization Beautiful Feet International. Melissa has led missions teams since 2000 and offers helpful ways parents can lead and encourage their children to get involved with missions, based on her insight and years of real world experience. God's heart is still for missions. As parents we can lead the charge in cultivating a family with a missions heart. Here are some of Melissa's recomme...

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14:48

Discipleship Strategies for Moms of Littles with...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text Join 5-Minute Parenting for a special guest, fellow Ambassador author Alexandra ("Alex") Jensen, who will share simple strategies for discipling young children from her real-world experience as a busy mom of three. "Alex" is author of A Place of Grace for Moms of Littles, helping moms navigate the messy moments of motherhood, while connecting with God's heart. Alex is a Steering Team Leader for the MomCo. Organization (formerly MOPS), and has a Bachelor’s degree in Elemen...

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5:44

The Power of Praying God's Word over Your Children

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2025/05/15

Send us a text Welcome back to 5-minute Parenting - tips to help you raise competent, God-confident kids! Join Host Karen Ferguson as she discusses the Power of Praying God's Word over our children. God's Word is a weapon against our enemies. Jesus used the Word to defeat Satan in the wildnerness. God promises in Isaiah 55:11 that His Word will not return void, but will complete what He desires. Listen in and be encouraged to pray God's promises and blessings over your kids and grandkid...

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13:43

Interview with Award-Winning Children's Author,...

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2025/05/08

Send us a text Today we’re talking with award-winning author, illustrator, and podcaster Mistie House who shares about her beautiful children's book series, "The Father's Love." Find out the inspiration behind this series, what she hopes young readers take away from her books, and just for fun: which of her book characters she would like to be for a day and the adenture they would take together. Mistie House is an everyday Christian woman who is a loving wife, creative mom, and ch...

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22:32

Raising Bold, Confident Kids for Christ w/ Special...

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2025/05/01

Send us a text Host Karen Ferguson welcomes Kirthana Fanning to the show for an in-depth and uplifting episode on raising bold, confident kids for Christ. Listen in as Kirthana brings encouragement and practical strategies to help parents disciple their kids and foster spiritual growth in the home. Kirthana is an award-winning children’s author and content creator dedicated to crafting faith-based stories that inspire, uplift, and nurture young readers. With over two decades of ex...

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11:40

A Fun Object Lesson on the Character Quality of...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text Join children's author and 35 year veteran teacher Ellen Kolman on 5-Minute Parenting for a fun object lesson on the character quality of kindness. Listen in as Ellen demonstrates the power of praying specific character qualities over our kids and grandkids, then delights us with a practical and super fun object lesson to help teach our kids about kindness. Using object lessons is a successful method to teach children abstract and more complex ideas including important sp...

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4:18

3 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day from a Biblical...

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2025/04/17

Send us a text Join 5-Minute Parenting Host Karen Ferguson as she discusses putting the focus of Earth Month back where it belongs, onto our Creator God! The world tries to convince our children that mother earth is in charge of this world, and that we must help save it. As parents and grandparents we can be intentional to take the focus off the fictional character of mother earth, and put it right where it belongs: on God our Creator. We can have fun celebrating Earth Day, but from a C...

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13:37

How to Have Meaningful Spiritual Conversations with...

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2025/04/10

Send us a text Meet Crystal Bowman, best-selling and award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and families as she shares helpful ways we can have meaningful spiritual conversations with our kids. It's never too early to start to instill spiritual truths within our children, and it doesn't have to be complicated or overly formal. Crystal shares powerful ways to point our kids to God through nature and natural conversations in everyday activities. Crystal also shares about...

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15:54

Sprinkling Joy into Family Life w/ Special Guest...

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2025/04/03

Send us a text Couldn't we all use a little more joy in our lives? Join award-winning author and international speaker Karen Whiting, who will share simple ways you can sprinkle joy into your family life. Cultivating a space for joy in the home doesn't have to be complicated. Karen shares natural practices for family life that will bless your home. Listen in and be encouraged! Author of thirty-four books, Karen writes to strengthen families and loves to splash creativity in her writing....

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9:11

Author Interview with Jennifer Noel Wilson

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2025/03/27

Send us a text Join us to welcome guest author Jennifer Noel Wilson, who will share about her award-winning children's picture book, The Best Trophy. I love recommending wholesome books for parents to share with their kids, and this one is a special one you will definitely want to add to your child's bookshelf! Listen in as Jennifer shares about her writing journey; the spark of inspiration for her adorable picture book; plus uses her 25 years' of ministry experience to answer the quest...

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12:03

Special Guest Interview with Sandra Kay Chambers

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2025/03/20

Send us a text Today is a VERY special show, as I get the privilege of interviewing Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and original Host of the 5-Minute Parenting Podcast! Sandra is a friend, fellow Ambassador author, and new Nana to her sweet grandson, Connor! Listen in as Sandra shares the origins of 5-Minute Parenting, background on her adorable children's books, and the reason why she decided to pass the podcast on to someone else. Thank you Sandra for your faithfulness the past two y...

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19:25

How to Support Foster Care with Special Guest Katie...

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2025/03/13

Send us a text Join us to welcome Katie Cruice Smith back for the final episode in her three-part series on foster care and adoption. Did you know approximately 500,000 children are in the US foster care system? We can all do our part to help support those in the system, and it doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. Listen in as Katie shares insightful ideas and encouragement on how to support foster care. Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate...

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21:28

Debunking the Myths of Adoption with Special Guest...

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2025/03/06

Send us a text Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith back to the show for episode two of a three-part series on foster care and adoption. Have you considered adoption (or know someone who is) but feel like it's just too big and overwhelming, or perhaps you don't even know where to begin. Listen in as Katie debunks the myths of adoption, offering expert insight on how to overcome common obstacles to finding and growing a forever family. It's a fascinating show you won't want to miss! ...

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18:18

My Adoption Story, with Guest Katie Cruice Smith

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2025/02/27

Send us a text Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith to the show for the first episode in a three-part in-depth series on foster care and adoption. Listen in as Katie shares her heart-warming and inspiring adoption story, filled with bold steps of faith and miraculous provision from God! For those considering adoption (or those who know someone who is), Katie is the perfect resource and we are excited to have her on the show to encourage and help guide those wanting to find their forever family...

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13:56

Helping your Child Win the War on Worry and Anxiety,...

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2025/02/20

Send us a text Statistics show that anxiety in children is on the rise, which is why I'm thrilled to welcome Laura Kuehn to the show to offer expert advice and insight, along with practical ways we can help our kids win the war on worry and anxiety. Did you know that kids can develop an "anxiety habit?" This means if troubling thoughts are not dealt with, their brains can become wired to worry! But, it doesn't have to be this way. Listen in as Laura approaches this topic from both a pra...

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4:55

3 Practical Ways to Help Shape your Child's Identity...

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2025/02/13

Send us a text Welcome to today's episode of 5-minute Parenting! Join Host Karen Ferguson as she shares 3 practical ways you can help your child grow strong and secure in who they are and their purpose in life. There are many confusing and conflicting cultural messages about identity inundating our children these days. But YOU as a parent have incredible influence on your children’s lives! Take just five minutes to listen in for 3 simple ways you can help shape their identity for good a...

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17:57

How to Discern Good Books for our Kids w/ Guest...

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2025/02/06

Send us a text In this episode Host Karen Ferguson welcomes special guest, Valerie Fentress, award-winning author and host of the Bookworthy Podcast. Listen in as Valerie shares insight into finding suitable, worthwhile books for kids, based on her real-world experience as mom to three growing boys. There has been a clear cultural shift away from Judeo-Christian values and it's had a tremendous impact on the media our children consume, including books! Valerie shares practical strategie...

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7:58

Embracing Routines: How (Part 2)

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2025/01/30

Send us a text Today we welcome back Trisha Poole for the second part of her discussion on Embracing Routines: How. As a homeschooling parent of six children ranging from grades 6 to 12, Trisha provides insights into how establishing simple routines can significantly impact the orderliness and efficiency of a home. In this segment, she focuses on the 'How' of creating routines, stressing the importance of prioritizing tasks for both parents and children. Key Takeaways: Prioritize and ...

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