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Christian Parent, Crazy World

Catherine Segars - Christian Culture Author and Speaker on Christian Apologetics for Parents

The Christian Parent, Crazy Worldpodcast 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

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46:13

Finding Freedom from Sexual Sin and Brokenness (w/...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/09/16

Sexual sin remains one of the most prolific yet overlooked issues within the Christian community. Despite the prevalence of church teachings on purity and righteousness, hidden struggles with sexual sin abound. Despite Jesus' promise of freedom in Scripture, pornography, illicit romantic novels and television shows, and sexual indiscretions continue to keep many believers in bondage. Statistics reveal a startling reality: 50% of American Christians ages 18 to 30 actively seek out porn annually

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62:59

Discovering Your Family's Unique Identity, Purpose,...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/09/09

Do you know what your family's unique purpose or identity is? Can you and your kids name your family’s core values? If you feel like a deer in headlights when asked those questions, you aren’t alone. Families are at the heart of God's plan for the world, serving as unique units designed to fulfill His divine purposes. Yet churches often zoom in on assessing individual callings and miss the bigger picture of the family's role. As a result, most parents never discover their family’s unique God given

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An Open Letter to My Child's Woke University - Ep. 117

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/09/03

Many parents face the dilemma of sending their kids to a secular college or university. These institutions claim to be diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and yet they only present one view on the most salient issues of our day. In this episode, Catherine shares her disconcerting experience at her oldest child's college orientation at a state-funded school. At the student orientation, student leader after student leader after student leader shared their name, their major, and their preferred

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70:22

Discovering the Assumptions That Control the Way You...

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2024/08/26

We are all assuming something about the nature of reality. Our core assumptions exist because there isn’t definitive proof for any belief system. In this thought-provoking episode, Catherine and her guest, David Richardson, take a deep dive into the core assumptions that shape our beliefs about reality. In his first book Transparent: How to See Through the Powerful Assumptions That Control You, Dave defines the three primary types of assumers: Type I, Type II, and Type III, each with distinct

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35:00

Is the Christian Worldview Actually Leading Kids away...

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2024/08/19

Does the concept of worldview have a fatal flaw baked into the premise? Could the Christian worldview possibly be leading kids away from the faith? David Richardson, author of Transparent: How to See Through the Powerful Assumptions That Control You, reveals the shocking origin of this term and challenges the way it is used by almost everyone in our culture. There is an inherent flaw in the term “worldview” that we need to be aware of, and we need to make sure our kids don’t fall for it. Those of us

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55:29

Exposing the Lost Landscape of Higher Education (w/...

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2024/08/12

Philosophy Professor Peter Boghossian notoriously claimed that “faith is a cognitive sickness that’s been turned into a moral virtue.” He went on to say that every class is an opportunity to help students lose their faith. When the instructors our kids sit under in higher education come in with an agenda like that, Gen Z’s sharp exodus from the faith makes sense. A child would have to be well prepared to withstand that kind of onslaught to their faith. In this episode of "Christian Parent, Crazy

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44:47

Conceived in Rape, Adopted in Love: Ryan Bomberger's...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/08/05

Ryan Bomberger has been told that he should have never been born, that he doesn’t deserve to live. Repeatedly. Why? Because Ryan was conceived in rape. Less than 1% of pregnancies begin in the violent act of rape. Yet despite this extremely uncommon occurrence, the pro-choice narrative myopically centers around this rare circumstance as a justification for ending an innocent life. But people seldom ask: Is a child conceived in rape less human, less valuable to society? Is he or she less valuable to

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41:32

Navigating Tough Conversations About Pronouns with...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/07/29

In our culture, the use of preferred pronouns has become ubiquitous among Gen Zers and beyond. As a parent, you may have noticed this trend and wondered how to approach the subject with your children, especially your younger ones. It's crucial to start having conversations about pronouns and gender identity very young as many schools have embraced an agenda to "break the binary" in kindergarten. Ryan and Bethany Bomberger, co-founders of the Radiance Foundation, recognize the importance of

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Interpreting the Divine Message in Trump's Near-Death...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/07/22

There is a truth to glean from a Pennsylvania field that can save the world. And we will miss it… if we don’t turn our eyes to see and our ears to hear. A lot of us are taking stock of where our country is right now. Our heads are spinning as we have watched these recent heartbreaking events unfold. We are dazed and confused. How do we make sense of it all? In this episode, Catherine breaks down the recent assassination attempt of Donald Trump with a prophetic ear to hear what God is saying through

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30:18

How Do We Heal Our Nation? 9 Ways to Unite and Restore

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/07/16

Against the backdrop of recent troubling events and escalating tensions, Catherine delves into the profound divisions that have permeated society, emphasizing the critical role of faith in bridging these divides. In this timely episode, Catherine offers 9 guidelines to help heal our nation and bring about unity. These guidelines are not only spiritual but also relational, aiming to bridge the divide by the disciplines of prayer and fasting, and then fostering understanding and a shared sense of

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26:59

Is the Bible Just a Book Written by Some Ancient Dead...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/07/08

If we want our kids to stand strong in their faith, we need to have real answers to some of their hardest questions about God and His Word.Why did God use men to write His book? In this episode, Catherine unpacks this question and the powerful, life-altering answer. The fact that God used anointed men to write the Bible reveals this unmistakable truth: God's works through human beings to accomplish His will here on earth. This means that God wants to use our lives and the lives of our kids to write

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40:46

Finding Wholesome Entertainment with Biblical Values...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/07/01

Trying to find wholesome entertainment can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As Christians, the most we usually hope for is entertainment that doesn’t undermine what we believe. But finding entertainment that actually reinforces Biblical values while wrestling through tough issues, does that even exist? It does. In this episode, Catherine is joined by author Felicia Ferguson to explore the world of redemptive fiction, a genre that tackles real-life issues from a biblical perspective

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55:49

How To Keep Your Kids Safe Online (w/ Kristen Jensen)...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/06/24

As parents, we spend a lot of time and energy ensuring that our kids are safe in their physical spaces. We put up safeguards around hour homes. We go to great lengths to live in a safe neighborhood and send our kids to a safe school. But what about our kid’s digital spaces? The threats for our children are as significant in cyberspace as they are in their physical space. Catherine welcomes back Kristen Jensen, founder of Defend Young Minds, to discuss the threats our children face in cyberspace and

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45:43

How To Talk To Your Kids about Pornography (w/...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/06/17

Few conversations make parents fill more ill-equipped and tongue-tied than discussing the topic of pornography with our kids. How do we even broach the subject? Catherine’s guest has created a book series that does all of the hard work for us. Kristen Jensen is the #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books, which have been translated into 10 languages. These books define pornography and warn against the threats, and then they provide parents and kids with

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56:47

Social Media and Our Kids: What Every Parent Needs To...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/06/10

The Surgeon General came out with a very troubling report recently on social media usage among children that should concern us as parents. What are those warnings and what do we as parents need to know to safeguard our kids? Catherine has invited Dr. Walt Mueller back to break it all down for us. Covered in this episode: *Often overlooked good things to celebrate in the area of technology and social media. *The shocking statistics and serious warnings contained in the recent Surgeon General’s

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49:02

The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Children's...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/06/03

Media is bombarding our children at every turn, and at the same time the generation gap is widening. Catherine’s special guest, Dr. Walt Mueller specializes in understanding the next generation—their thought processes, their challenges, and the many ways that entertainment and media are bombarding our kids’ lives with deeply concerning messages. As founder and president of The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, Walt has worked as a cross generational liaison for more than 35 years. Threats

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52:42

Overcoming the Most Common Obstacles to Strong Mental...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/05/27

The mental health crisis in our country is at critical mass. Children are struggling like never before and parents are concerned, as they should be.What foundation do we need to have in place to help our kids to be strong mentally? Catherine’s guest, Dr. Bill Senyard, shares some warning signs that a child is struggling and offers practical ways to establish a strong foundation for your child’s mental health. Attachment theory, the prevailing psychological theory in child development,

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42:14

The 2 Greatest Mental Health Needs of Every Child (w/...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/05/20

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the CDC, our kids are facing a mental health crisis. Consider these recent statistics:*Suicide & homicide rates in youth ages 10 to 24 are the highest they have been in decades, since 1968. *42% of adolescents are feeling sadness and hopelessness, up 50% from 2011 (57% are females). *22% of all students have considered attempting suicide, up from 36%. *Youth and young adults (ages 10-24) account for 15% of all suicides, an increase of

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51:34

How Does God Meet Us in Our Brokenness and Suffering?...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/05/13

The problem of pain has plagued humanity since the beginning of time. Many great apologists have grappled with the reality of suffering, endeavoring to form a theologically sound answer to life’s hardest question. In this poignant exchange, a couple of moms wrestle with pain and suffering from a distinctly maternal point of view. Catherine and her guest from across the great pond, Ruth Jackson, have a conversation that is real, raw, and refreshingly honest. Miscarriage. Postpartum depression

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10 Practical Ways That You Can Experience God Like...

Christian Parent, Crazy World ·

2024/05/06

In the last episode, Catherine highlighted the five primary apologetic approaches for defending the Christian faith. While varying greatly on inception points, strategy, philosophy and subject matter, all of the approaches agree on the superiority of one defense. That is—EXPERIENCE. A person’s experience with God is powerful and preeminent. Offering a personal testimony of how God has transformed your life is the one defense that no one can dispute, because it is your experience. A personal

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