Counter-Culture Parents
Episodes
18 episodes
1. Let's Get Started
Host Kurt Bruner describes the purpose of the podcast and shares an inspirational talk by "Family Night Guy" Jim Wiedmann co-author of the FAMILY NIGHT TOOL CHEST seri...
2. Live Not By Lies
Tim Hawks describes the subtle process whereby a culture becomes convinced of a lie and shares the powerful story of how one young girl rejected the biggest lie of her cultural moment in history.
3. Movie Chats
Kurt Bruner describes the 'Movie Chat' strategy for family faith discussions and shares insights from other parents and teens. For guidance and examples to start the Movie Chats routine in your family go to
4. Counter Culture Moms
Kurt Bruner interviews co-hosts Cindy Hawks and Olivia Bruner about the counter-cultural choices they made with their kids.
5. Gender Identity Confusion
Christopher West gives parents a Biblical perspective on the growing trend of gender identity confusion.RESOURCES:
6. First Gen Courage
Cindy Hawks and Olivia Bruner interview first-generation Christian parents Jesica and David Gierke about their courageous choices, including why mealtime conversations have been a particularly impactful routine.
7. Growing Antagonism, Part One
Kurt Bruner interviews author, journalist, and cultural observer Rod Dreher about how Christian parents can navigate an increasingly antagonistic cultural context.RESOURCES:
8. Growing Antagonism, Part Two
Kurt Bruner continues his interview with author, journalist, and cultural observer Rod Dreher about how Christian parents can navigate an increasingly antagonistic cultural context.RESOURCES:
9. Nurturing Sexual Wholeness
Authors Steve and Candice Watters discuss how they nurtured sexual wholeness in their children. RESOURCES:www.familymaking.com
10. Guiding Media Habits
Steve and Candice Watters discuss the why, how, and benefits of guiding a child's media habits. RESOURCES:www.familymaking.com
11. Good News
Introduction to a news service ideal for counter-culture parents.RESOURCES:https://wng.org/podcasts
12. Everyday Choices
A conversation with counter-culture parents Brent and Annika Jackson about everyday patterns and choices.RESOURCES:Family Night Tool Chest Series available from
13. Why It's Getting Harder
Why does it seem to be getting more difficult for parents trying to raise disciples of Christ?
14. The Foundational Choice
Tim Hawks speaks to parents about the first and foundational courageous choice of counter-culture parents.RESOURCES: Go HERE for free access to th...
15. Becoming ScreenStrong
Highlights from experts, kids, and parents about screens, brain development, and real-life engagement.RESOURCES:Use the discount code "Courage" for a 60% discount on the full Screen Strong Lifestyle Course...
16. Virtue and Vice (Part 1)
Kurt and Olivia Bruner describe the basics of character formation in children.RESOURCES:Go HERE to access the visual graph...