Upside-Down Parenting

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting is one of the greatest adventures ever, yet we all know that parenting can also feel overwhelming and confusing. The great news is you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. On this episode, we're talking about a rallying cry for parents—and really, for all of us—to push back against apathy and step into action. Whether it's speaking up at a school board meeting, having that tough conversation with your child, really listening to your teen, giving someone else the mic, or re-engaging with an apathetic kid—each moment matters. The call to action may look different for everyone, but the heart is the same: pick up the mic. Don't defer, delay, or disengage. Step in. Speak up. Be part of shaping a worldview grounded in truth, courage, and love. So, let's dive in! Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *2025 American Worldview Inventory Report 1 and Report 2—George Barna *Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong—Barna Group *Apathetic Christians—J. Warner Wallace *Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child Through a Hostile Culture—Gregory Koukl

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting can feel overwhelming and disorienting. But you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. Today, we're going to talk about the secret sauce of good parenting and a strong family: your marriage! Prioritizing your marriage may be the most important thing you focus on as you work to be a better parent. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God—Timothy & Kathy Keller *What Makes a Great Marriage… and Why It's Worth It—Dr. Bob Paul *What Marriage Has Taught Us About God—Dustin Jizmejian

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting can feel overwhelming and disorienting. But you don't have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you as you raise your kids to embrace God's counter-cultural truth, his upside-down Kingdom, and champion a biblical worldview. On this episode, we'd love to talk about the day-to-day experience of parenting—how we handle the ups and downs, the changing seasons, and the habits that shape our homes and hearts. We'll explore what it looks like to find healthy rhythms of grace in family life, to stay grounded when life feels chaotic, and to keep your eyes on Christ through it all. Because in God's upside-down Kingdom, faithfulness matters more than perfection—and every small moment counts. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *The Pilgrim's Progress—Tedd Tripp *Red Pen Logic with Mr. B—Tim Barnett *World Watch *Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God—Timothy Keller *The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes—Nancy Pearcey *How Parents' Modeling Faith Shapes Their Child's Beliefs

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting often feels overwhelming and disorienting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. We're here to come alongside you as you raise your kids to embrace God's countercultural truth, live in his upside-down kingdom, and stand confidently in a biblical worldview. In today's episode, Dr. Matt Jones and Janel Greig introduce themselves and share why they are passionate about equipping Christian parents. You'll hear part of their story, practical parenting advice, and biblical encouragement for raising kids who embrace God's truth. Together, they explore what it means to thrive as a family in today's complex culture. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *Shepherding a Child's Heart—Tedd Tripp *Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family—Paul David Tripp *Keeping Your Kids on God's Side—Natasha Crain *Biblical Truths About Your Kid's Identity & How to Help Them Thrive—Christopher L. Reese

In today's episode, we're honored to have J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary, and a faculty member and one of our favorites here at Summit Ministries. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *So the Next Generation Will Know: Preparing Young Christians for a Challenging World—Sean McDowell & J. Warner Wallace *When Your Kids Ask Why: Everyday Apologetics for Parents—Janel Greig *Responding to Generation Z's Questions about the Bible—Dr. Jason Barker

In today's episode, we're excited to have Andrea Crum join us on the show! Andrea is a leader in biblical worldview, apologetics, and family discipleship, helping families navigate today's cultural chaos with God's truth. A wife and mom of two, she brings her passion for Scripture and family life together by leading Genuine Family Ministries with her husband, Matt, and hosting the Raising Christian Kids Conference. As the author of Christ over Culture: Raising Christian Kids to Stand in a Postmodern World and a graduate of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, Andrea equips parents with practical insights and strategies to help their children stand up, stand out, and stand apart as followers of Christ in a confusing, postmodern culture. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *Christ Over Culture: Raising Christian Kids to Stand in a Postmodern World—Andrea Crum *Colson Center for Christian Worldview *Knowing God—J. I. Packer *Theo of Golden—Allen Levi *Building Understanding Across Worldviews—Richard Lombard

In this episode, we're joined by Kate Watson, Publisher at Axis—an organization passionate about bridging the generational gap and empowering parents to connect with their kids on today's toughest topics. Kate shares practical insights on how to have sincere, open, and honest conversations about culture, technology, faith, and everyday challenges. Whether you're looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with your kids, talk about difficult issues from a Christian perspective, or simply feel less alone in your parenting journey, this conversation will encourage and equip you. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *Axis: Biblical Resources to Help Parents Disciple Their Teens *Gallup Poll: Gen Zers to Their Parents *Can Parents Use Technology for Good?—Johnathan McKee *Pop Culture: How Should A Christian Respond?—Chuck Edwards

In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Todd Korpi, a leader in helping Christian parents thoughtfully engage with artificial intelligence. Todd holds a DMiss from Fuller Theological Seminary and brings a wealth of experience as a pastor, missiologist, and church consultant. He's also the dean of digital ministry programs at Ascent College, an assistant professor of Christian leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary, and works in several roles with OneHope. Todd recently authored AI Goes to Church: Pastoral Wisdom for Artificial Intelligence. Alongside his wife, Tara, Todd lives in Chicagoland with their three daughters. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *AI Goes to Church: Pastoral Wisdom for Artificial Intelligence—Todd Korpi *Human (Like)—Rebecca Sachaj *Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Bible Chat, & the Way of Jesus—Chase Cappo

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries. Parenting often feels overwhelming and disorienting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. We're here to come alongside you as you raise your kids to embrace God's countercultural truth, live in his upside-down kingdom, and stand confidently in a biblical worldview. In today's episode, we're excited to welcome Shanda Fulbright! A former California public school teacher turned Christian apologist, Shanda combines her background in education with a passion for equipping the next generation in biblical truth. She develops apologetics curricula for middle schoolers, co-authors online courses with Dr. Frank Turek of Cross Examined, and hosts Her Faith Inspires, a globally ranked podcast addressing cultural issues through Scripture. Shanda is also a wife and mom to three boys, with a deep conviction to disciple others in truth—beginning at home and extending across the world. Let's welcome Shanda to the show! For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *Cross Examined—Frank Turek *Her Faith Inspires—Shanda Fulbright *#BOYMOM: Chosen To Birth Him. Called To Raise Him—Shanda Fulbright *Johnny Tremain—Esther Hoskins Forbes

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries! As parents, we know life can sometimes feel disorienting, overwhelming, maybe even upside-down. We're here to journey with you as you parent your kids to embrace God's upside-down kingdom & way of life. On today's episode we're honored to have Alisa Childer's on the show to discuss what it looks like to raise resilient kids in a culture that often tempts them with 'progressive Christianity,' false views of the gospel, & destructive ways of life. Let's listen in! Alisa Childers is a wife, a mom, an author, a blogger, a speaker, & a worship leader. She was a member of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl. She is a popular speaker at apologetics & Christian worldview conferences, including reThink. She has been published at The Gospel Coalition, Crosswalk, the Stream, For Every Mom, Decision magazine, & The Christian Post. You can connect with Alisa online at alisachilders.com. For more practical, biblically-based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *Another Gospel? Student Edition: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity—Alisa Childers *Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord—Michael Reeves *The Hobbit—J. R. R. Tolkien *Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design—Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch