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.
How can Christian parents raise resilient, joy-filled kids who know how to handle big emotions, bounce back from difficult experiences, and grow in wisdom?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Marcus Warner, author of The Four Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, Matt Jones and Janel Greig explore practical Christian parenting strategies for building emotional resilience in children.
Dr. Warner explains how relational joy helps kids “build bounce” and develop the emotional strength to recover from life’s challenges. He also shares practical advice for disciplining children with care, helping toddlers navigate big emotions, correcting behavior without shame, and teaching children wisdom and self-control.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to build resilience in your kids
- Why joy is essential for emotional development
- How to help children regulate big emotions
- Why correction and discipline aren’t the same thing
- How to correct your child with care
- How relational parenting helps children develop wisdom and self-control
- Why parents can’t pass on what they don’t possess
Raising resilient, faith-filled kids isn’t about perfect parenting. It’s about intentionally building joy, strengthening your relationship with your children, and helping them develop the emotional and spiritual foundations they need to flourish.
If you’re looking for practical biblical parenting advice for raising Christian kids in today’s world, this conversation will encourage and equip you.
Missed Part 1? Listen to our first conversation with Dr. Marcus Warner on the secret to raising joy-filled kids.
Resources we talked about or that we’d recommend:
*The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids: A Simple Model for Developing Your Child’s Maturity – at Every Stage—Chris Coursey and Marcus Warner
*Building Bounce: How to Grow Emotional Resilience—Marcus Warner and Stefanie Hinman
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