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21:05

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? Part 2: Santa...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/10/23

Where did the modern version of Christmas come from? And how did Santa Claus become such a central figure in the celebration?In Episode 2 of our Christmas series, we explore the development of the modern Christmas celebration, particularly the intentional changes that took place during the 1800s. We look at the efforts of the Knickerbockers to create a more child-friendly Christmas, the introduction and popularization of Christmas trees, and the influence of early Christmas literature, including

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22:45

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? — Part 1: Why...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/10/16

Episode 1: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Is Christmas a pagan holiday? Is December 25 really the day Jesus was born? And if the Bible doesn’t command us to celebrate Christ’s birth, should we celebrate it at all?In the first episode of our Christmas series, we take a closer look at the history, traditions, and biblical questions surrounding Christmas. We explore common objections, including the holiday’s historical connections to pagan traditions,

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27:20

Is Pop Culture Teaching Your Kids Postmodernism? |...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/10/09

What do Jack Sparrow, Bart Simpson, Wednesday Addams, and postmodern philosophy have in common?In this episode of Parenting on the Front Lines, Pastor David and the team explore how philosophical ideas—particularly the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche—can show up in modern pop culture and influence the way our children think about truth, morality, identity, and purpose.The episode examines Nietzsche’s famous statement “God is dead” and the idea that, without God as the source of truth and meaning,

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25:59

Truth From Within? Marxism, Gender Ideology & the...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/10/02

In this episode of Parenting on the Front Lines, we continue our series on postmodernism and examine how different philosophical ideas have influenced the culture our children are growing up in.We take a closer look at Karl Marx, Marxism, Critical Race Theory, and gender ideology, exploring the common philosophical thread that runs through these ideas: the question of whether truth comes from an objective source outside of ourselves or whether individuals and groups create their own meaning,

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18:36

“Follow your heart.” “Dream big.” “You can be...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/09/28

“Follow your heart.” “Dream big.” “You can be anything you want to be.”These messages are everywhere—but where did they come from, and what happens when our children are taught to make their feelings the ultimate authority?In this episode of Parenting on the Front Lines, we take a closer look at Disney's “When You Wish Upon a Star” and use the song as a starting point to explore Romanticism, postmodernism, subjective truth, and the biblical understanding of the human heart.Stories don't simply

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23:27

God’s Wisdom vs. the Wisdom of This Age

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/09/18

God’s Wisdom vs. the Wisdom of This Age 1 Corinthians 2:6–7 What happens when we build our understanding of truth, identity, and purpose on the wisdom of the world rather than the wisdom of God? In this episode, we continue our discussion of the ideas that have shaped modern culture, including Friedrich Nietzsche and Karl Marx, and consider how those philosophies continue to influence the way people think about religion, identity, truth, and human flourishing today. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians

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23:40

Postmodernism: Truth, Meaning, and the World Around Us.

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/09/04

Postmodernism: Truth, Meaning, and the World Around Us. (S2E5) What happens when a culture stops believing that truth is something we discover and begins believing that truth is something we create? In this episode, we continue our conversation about the ideas that have shaped the modern and postmodern world. We explore postmodernism as a reaction to modernism, tracing the movement from the Romantic emphasis on the heart, personal experience, and individual freedom to the more radical postmodern

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21:24

Are We Really Thinking for Ourselves?

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/08/29

Are We Really Thinking for Ourselves? | Colossians 2:8What does it mean to live in a “modern” world—and how does the way we understand truth shape our faith?In this episode, we explore Colossians 2:8 and Paul’s warning:“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy…”We take a look at the difference between premodern and modern ways of understanding truth, and how major developments such as the printing press, the Protestant Reformation, and scientific progress

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28:37

Discipline Comes From Love

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/08/21

Discipline Comes From Love | Biblical Parenting Guide (Episode 3)Welcome to Episode 3 of our series on parenting and faith. In this episode, we dive into what the Bible says about discipline, how it reflects God's love for us, and practical ways to implement age-appropriate discipline in the home.Key Topics Covered:God’s Discipline as Love: Exploring Hebrews 12:6-11 and understanding how loving discipline produces a harvest of righteousness and peace.Biblical Perspective on Spanking &

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29:24

Key Principles of Discipline

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/08/07

Episode 2: Key Principles of DisciplineIn this episode, we discuss two foundational principles of biblical discipline: consistency and clarity.ConsistencyThe same rules should apply at home, in the grocery store, at church, and everywhere else.Children learn quickly when expectations do not change from one setting to another.Consistency is difficult because parents are human and make mistakes.It requires the willingness to follow through, even when it is inconvenient.No Empty ThreatsAvoid giving

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29:31

Discipline Part 1: What Does Biblical Discipline...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/07/31

Welcome to the very first episode of the Discipline Podcast! In this introductory episode, we explore what the Bible really teaches about discipline and why it is one of the greatest expressions of love a parent can give a child.We discuss the often-quoted phrase, "Spare the rod, spoil the child," and uncover its surprising origin. While many assume it's a Bible verse, the phrase actually comes from Samuel Butler's 1664 poem Hudibras. We compare this popular saying with what Scripture actually says

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31:18

Parenting on the Frontlines: How to Use Pop Culture...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/06/19

Is pop culture a battlefield where we must constantly shield our children, or can it be a launching pad for deeper spiritual conversations?In this episode of Parenting on the Front Lines, we dive into our series on engaging pop culture. Just as the Apostle Paul used the idols of Athens to point people toward the true God, we can use today's biggest movies and TV shows to disciple our kids and spark natural, meaningful conversations about faith.We put two of the biggest franchises—Star Wars and the

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17:13

Parenting on the Frontlines: Star Wars, Marvel, and...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/06/12

Welcome back to Parenting on the Front Lines, the podcast designed to encourage and equip you to parent God’s way in a culture that feels like a battlefield.This week, the guys are diving into the world of pop culture! Instead of just playing defense and trying to shield our kids from media, how can we use movies, TV shows, and music to launch meaningful spiritual discussions?Taking a cue from the Apostle Paul in Acts 17, we look at how he observed the secular culture of Athens to find a "foot in

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28:08

Christian Parenting & Pop Culture: How to Use Movies...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/06/05

Parenting on the Frontlines equips moms and dads to lead their families with confidence, courage, and biblical conviction. In a culture that constantly challenges Christian values, parenting can feel like a battle. Each episode tackles real-world parenting issues—technology, discipline, identity, relationships, education, and more—through the lens of Scripture.We don’t just discuss the problems; we offer practical, Christ-centered guidance to help parents disciple their children, strengthen their

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29:12

Why Your Parenting Needs the Whole Bible (Not Just...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/05/29

Parenting on the Frontlines equips moms and dads to lead their families with confidence, courage, and biblical conviction. In a culture that constantly challenges Christian values, parenting can feel like a battle. Each episode tackles real-world parenting issues—technology, discipline, identity, relationships, education, and more—through the lens of Scripture.We don’t just discuss the problems; we offer practical, Christ-centered guidance to help parents disciple their children, strengthen their

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22:32

Parenting on the Frontlines: What do we do with the...

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/05/22

Parenting on the Frontlines equips moms and dads to lead their families with confidence, courage, and biblical conviction. In a culture that constantly challenges Christian values, parenting can feel like a battle. Each episode tackles real-world parenting issues—technology, discipline, identity, relationships, education, and more—through the lens of Scripture.We don’t just discuss the problems; we offer practical, Christ-centered guidance to help parents disciple their children, strengthen their

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20:42

What does it mean to parent "Biblically"?

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/05/15

Parenting on the Frontlines equips moms and dads to lead their families with confidence, courage, and biblical conviction. In a culture that constantly challenges Christian values, parenting can feel like a battle. Each episode tackles real-world parenting issues—technology, discipline, identity, relationships, education, and more—through the lens of Scripture.We don’t just discuss the problems; we offer practical, Christ-centered guidance to help parents disciple their children, strengthen their

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24:14

Dating to Marry

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/05/08

Parenting on the Frontlines equips moms and dads to lead their families with confidence, courage, and biblical conviction. In a culture that constantly challenges Christian values, parenting can feel like a battle. Each episode tackles real-world parenting issues—technology, discipline, identity, relationships, education, and more—through the lens of Scripture.We don’t just discuss the problems; we offer practical, Christ-centered guidance to help parents disciple their children, strengthen their

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23:59

Dating

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/04/17

Parenting on the Frontlines equips moms and dads to lead their families with confidence, courage, and biblical conviction. In a culture that constantly challenges Christian values, parenting can feel like a battle. Each episode tackles real-world parenting issues—technology, discipline, identity, relationships, education, and more—through the lens of Scripture.We don’t just discuss the problems; we offer practical, Christ-centered guidance to help parents disciple their children, strengthen their

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21:04

The Talk

Parenting on the Frontlines ·

2026/04/06

Parenting on the Frontlines equips moms and dads to lead their families with confidence, courage, and biblical conviction. In a culture that constantly challenges Christian values, parenting can feel like a battle. Each episode tackles real-world parenting issues—technology, discipline, identity, relationships, education, and more—through the lens of Scripture.We don’t just discuss the problems; we offer practical, Christ-centered guidance to help parents disciple their children, strengthen their

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