Upside-Down Parenting
Upside-Down Parenting
Podcast Description
Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping your kids see the world the way God does? Does parenting sometimes leave you feeling disoriented—like you're spinning upside-down?
You're not alone. We love our kids and want more than anything for them to grow up with flourishing faith. Each episode of this podcast will give you practical insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement for the journey. We're here to walk through both the hard stuff and the everyday stuff with you. By connecting truth with relationships, we can create a powerful, lasting influence in a child's life. When our kids experience both—the clarity of biblical truth and the security of God’s love, and yours—it creates a space for real transformation.
If parenting feels upside-down sometimes, that’s okay—following God’s design often is upside-down compared to everything around us, and that’s exactly what makes it powerful.
Welcome to Upside-Down Parenting from Summit Ministries. Let’s journey together.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on parenting through a biblical worldview, addressing themes such as identity, gender confidence, and the importance of faith in child-rearing. Episodes explore practical applications of these themes, such as teaching kids to embody a biblical worldview, understanding gender identity from a biblical perspective, and fostering holistic faith. Specific episode examples include discussions with experts on raising gender-confident kids and helping children find their identity through core needs.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping your kids see the world the way God does? Does parenting sometimes leave you feeling disoriented—like you’re spinning upside-down?
You’re not alone. We love our kids and want more than anything for them to grow up with flourishing faith. Each episode of this podcast will give you practical insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement for the journey. We’re here to walk through both the hard stuff and the everyday stuff with you. By connecting truth with relationships, we can create a powerful, lasting influence in a child’s life. When our kids experience both—the clarity of biblical truth and the security of God’s love, and yours—it creates a space for real transformation.
If parenting feels upside-down sometimes, that’s okay—following God’s design often is upside-down compared to everything around us, and that’s exactly what makes it powerful.
Welcome to Upside-Down Parenting from Summit Ministries. Let’s journey together.
As parents, we all want to raise kids who can recognize truth, love what’s good, and stand firm in a world that often feels confusing or apathetic. In this episode of the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast, hosts Matt Jones and Janel Greig talk with global children’s advocate Katy Faust about how ordinary moms and dads can find their voice and confidently lead their families.
Katy shares her inspiring journey from being an anonymous blogger to becoming the Founder and President of Them Before Us, a movement dedicated to protecting children’s rights. Her story shows that you don’t need a platform—you just need conviction and a willingness to speak up.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why kids need more than love and safety—they need both their mom and dad
How to talk with your kids about cultural messages that contradict biblical truth
Practical ways to push past fear, self-doubt, or criticism as a parent
The most important thing you can do to help your children stand boldly for truth
Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed, unsure, or alone
You’ll also get to know Katy through a fun rapid-fire round that highlights the habits and influences that shape her own family life.
If you’re a parent wanting to raise confident, grounded kids in today’s world, this episode will give you clarity, courage, and hope.
Have questions for a future Q&A episode? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Upside-Down Parenting.” Thanks for listening!

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