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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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9:24

The P.A.T.H. Method of Prayer and 5 Simple Ways to...

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2026/02/05

Send us a text We welcome Kimberley Payne back to 5-Minute Parenting to provide tips for spiritual health and growth using the P.A.T.H. method of praying + 5 simple (and fun!) ways to memorize Scritpure. Parents and grandparents will find these tools very useful in discipling their children and grandchildren. These strategies will help make prayer more natural and fulfilling for young people (and people of all ages), and it will take Bible memorization to a new level! Listen in an...

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17:21

The Power of a Good Story to Improve Literacy...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text Welcome back to 5-Minute Parenting! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing a good friend and children’s author, Joyce McCullough. Joyce is a children’s book author, retired high school English teacher, Sunday School teacher, and avid reader. She now spends her time writing, giving piano lessons, leading her book club, and volunteering in her community in Middle Tennessee. Joyce joins 5-Minute Parenting to preview her new children’s book and talk about the importance of...

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7:51

Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan for your Child...

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2026/01/22

Send us a text Today on 5-Minute Parenting we welcome parenting expert, award-winning author, and battle-tested warrior Laine Lawson Craft to discuss her groundbreaking work "Warfare Parenting." Laine reaches parents worldwide through her books, media appearances, and her Warfare Parenting podcast with strategic, spiritual guidance for reconnecting with wayward children, and has helped thousands of families rebuild relationships once thought irreparable. LIsten is as Laine shares ...

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14:59

Equipping Fathers to Purposefully Parent w/ Jeff...

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2026/01/15

Send us a text 5-Minute Parenting welcomes a Dad to the show today! Jeff Hamilton is a pastor, coach, and the founder of Dad Academy, a 7-session innovative workshop that aims to help men build a personalized 'Dad Plan' rooted in biblical values. In this episode, Jeff shares about his passion for reaching dads; talks about how dads can work together successfully with their child's mother to bring out the best in their child; covers the importance of open-ended questions about emotions a...

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14:39

The Grandparenting Journey w/ Special Guest Melissa...

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2026/01/08

Send us a text Award-winning author, Melissa Henderson, is back on the show with a special message for grandparents: biological, adopted, or designated neighborhood grandparent...YOU are needed! Melissa shares her heartwarming experiences as she encourages listeners to share God’s love with family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. Melissa believes there is wisdom to be learned from grandparents, and lessons to be learned from children that can deepen our relationship with God and othe...

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9:35

Health and Fitness w/a Twist with Little Ones...

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2026/01/01

Send us a text In this episode, host Karen Ferguson welcomes special guest Kimberley Payne to talk about simple ways to incorporate fitness into busy family schedules. Regular exercise is one of the biggest parts of a healthy life, but it can be a challenge to implement with little ones with short attention spans, or with children not that interested in sports or exercise. Listen in to 5 effective ways to make and keep fitness a part of your family lifestyle. These are easy to im...

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6:19

Music Matters: Holiday Edition w/ Host Karen Ferguson

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2025/12/25

Send us a text Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends today, or enjoying a quiet day at home, take just five minutes to listen in as host Karen Ferguson shares the power of music to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health and includes some of her favorite Christmas songs you’ll want to add to your playlist to fill your home and heart today and every day of the year. 🎄🌟🎙️ Top Ten Playlist: God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman (Phil Wickham)Light of the World, Sing Hallelujah (...

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6:38

Holiday Traditions to Make Your Christmas Merry &...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text Join Host Karen Ferguson on 5-Minute Parenting talking on the topic of holiday traditions. Christmas may be next week, but it's not too late to try something new this year to spice up your holidays! Karen shares 14 tried and true family traditions on her blog, and covers some of her favorites on this episode, with links to more resources below. Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟🎙️ Peanut Butter Kiss Recipe: https://www.erinliveswhole.com/healthy-peanut-butter-blossoms/ Christian E...

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16:20

Juggling it all: Time Management for Busy Parents...

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2025/12/11

Send us a text Parents are pulled in so many different directions! Sometimes it can be diffcult to juggle it all. Today on 5-Minute Parenting special guest, Lynsey Martin, is on the show to share simple tips for managing time better. Lynsey is a busy wife, mom, and children's book author who is known for amazing time management skills! Listen in as she shares tips, tools, and strategies that will make your busy schedule easier to manage, covering daily and weekly practices like time bl...

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7:55

Tips for Navigating the Holiday Break Well w/ Ashley...

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2025/12/04

Send us a text Join special guest Ashley Wall on 5-Minute Parenting for simple ways to keep your kids engaged during the holiday break. This season is known for its hectic pace, and kids seem to have extra high energy levels, too! Ashley brings her tried and true ideas for keeping harmony in your house, and peace in your heart, with literacy-focused activities that will keep kids engaged. Ashley is the Founder of Mama Bear Books, where you'll find her creative picture book series, perfe...

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3:53

One Simple Technique to Live a Life of Gratitude...

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2025/11/27

Send us a text The phrase "Attitude of gratitude" may seem overused, but there is no doubt it's essential to living a positive, healthy life - and it's Biblical! Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, as she shares from her personal experience one simple practice that brought breakthrough at a time when she was struggling with a critical, negative mindset. Grateful people think differently and they act differently. Gratitude is linked to many health benefits, including bett...

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10:06

A Powerful Tool to Help Kids Navigate High School...

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2025/11/20

Send us a text I'm delighted to have return guest and homeschool consultant Kris Cox back on 5-Minute Parenting to share about her newly updated Navigating High School guidebook. This book is a helpful tool for homeschool teens as well as those in private and public school. This comprehensive resource draws on Kris' 17+ years experience homeschooling her four children, and 10 years' experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. It covers important spiritual topics...

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13:55

Teaching Kids to be Salt and Light w/ special guest...

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2025/11/13

Send us a text In Matthew 5:16 Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." What would it look like to let God's light shine in elementary school classrooms today? Special guest, April Graney, shows young readers exactly what that looks like in her new children's book If Jesus Came to My School, published by Penguin Random House. April is on the show today sharing a word of encouragement to parents entrusted with ...

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13:50

Helping Children Discover their True Purpose w/ Guest...

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2025/11/06

Send us a text Are you and your kids "Fruit Pots?" Join 5-Minute Parenting to find out! Special guest, Dawn Stephens, talks about discovering our true purpose by becoming vessels that grow the fruit of the Spirit, or what she refers to as "Fruit Pots!" Dawn Stephens is a former elementary school teacher and principal who has a children's book series about The Potter and His vessels. With each creative, colorful book telling a story about our relationship with God. Like the main ch...

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11:47

Empowering Affirmations Just for Moms w/ Special...

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2025/10/30

Send us a text Positive affirmations have a powerful impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing, and they're even more powerful when taken directly from God's Word! Join 5-Minute Parenting as special guest Sally Cressman offers beautiful words of affirmations for moms of all types, straight from the Bible. If you're like most moms, you struggle with an overloaded calendar and loads of expectations that can be hard to juggle. Listen in and be uplifted as Sally shares inspiring personal...

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7:06

Fun Halloween Alternatives for Your Family

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2025/10/23

Send us a text Join Host Karen Ferguson to discover fun, family-friendly alternatives to celebrating Halloween! Have you been disturbed by the growing darkness associated with Halloween festivities? Are you re-thinking your normal activities this year? Would you simply like to try something new? Then check out this week's 5-Minute Parenting episode for unique ways to make the day fun and special for your family, without compromising your convictions. The choice to celebrate Hallow...

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How to Guard our Children's Hearts (and our own!) w/...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text Today we're talking about the importance of guarding our children's hearts (and our own!) with award-winning author and speaker, Melissa McLaughlin. Listen in as Melissa shares simple tips and insight from her experience as a mom and teacher of 28 years to make faith in our families a natural way of life that promotes health and wellbeing in every part of our lives! Melissa has also graciously offered to do a special giveaway for her Whole Bible Devotional. Sign up for my email...

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12:24

5 Things you Should Know Before you Homeschool...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Have you been thinking about homeschooling your kids? Are you just getting started? Listen in as Trisha Pull, homeschool momma of six and educational consultant at Homeschool with Confidence, shares five things you should know before you get started. These practical tips and resource recommendations will set you up for success! Trisha is a beloved return guest to 5-Minute Parenting, and she has a knack for providing clear and concise insight into the homeschooling e...

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12:52

Next Best Steps in Faith Based Parenting w/ Special...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson and special guest, Debbie Simmons on the topic of Next Best Steps in Faith-Based Parenting. Parenting is a work in progress, filled with many unknowns and "Why, Lord?" questions along the way. The good news is you don't have to be perfect, or find the "perfect" next step in parenting (or life), to have a positive impact and create a legacy of faith and love. In this episode, Debbie shares her heart as she breaks down the topic of 'ne...

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16:04

Teaching our Kids about Forgiveness w/Terrie...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text Today, we welcome back to the show Terrie Hellard-Brown to talk about the important topic of forgiveness. Terrie highlights the heart issue behind forgiveness and offers effective ways to teach our kids how to forgive in a healthy, sincere manner. She discusses strategies kids can use to navigate this tough part of relationships, offering 'teachable moments' that will set our kids up for victory over bitterness and division. Parents and grandparents - this episode is good...

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