{"podcast":{"title":"The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids","slug":"the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366","podcast_index_feed_id":5984366,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/a49e82ad-2c3a-4411-8939-eb5c1438f4fd","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/the-christian-parenting-podcast","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2024/11/14/21/7a7b7a2f-1d61-42de-9a7a-7381317717b4_5-7a1f-4780-8af9-663142616dd9_cp_podcast_final.jpg","author":"Steph Thurling","episode_count":178,"summary":"As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips and spiritual guidance for your parenting journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T16:17:38.003519+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366"},"episode":{"title":"Healing, boundaries, and raising emotionally healthy kids with Melanie Shankle","slug":"healing-boundaries-and-raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-with-melanie-shankle","published_at":"2026-04-07T06:00:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366/healing-boundaries-and-raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-with-melanie-shankle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366","url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/a49e82ad-2c3a-4411-8939-eb5c1438f4fd/episodes/c7608d0c-6589-45e3-b663-888306fb7371","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cohst.app/pdcst/7I2O4O/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/c7608d0c-6589-45e3-b663-888306fb7371/stream.mp3","summary":"As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. Raising emotionally healthy kids often begins with doing our own work as parents. When we address our own wounds and learn to set healthy boundaries, we create a stronger foundation for our children. In this episode, Melanie Shankle shares insights on generational patterns, emotional healing, and the impact relationships can have on young girls. We also talk about how parents can help their kids navigate friendship challenges, like mean-girl culture, while modeling emotional health at home. Melanie is a bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Big Boo Cast . Her book Here Be Dragons explores the importance of healing, boundaries, and building healthier relationships. Connect with Melanie: The Big Mama Blog The Big Boo Cast podcast Instagram Here be Dragons book Resources mentioned: Sign up for Morning Minute Open a LearningRX center The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. Raisi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1999,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366/episodes/healing-boundaries-and-raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-with-melanie-shankle/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366/healing-boundaries-and-raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-with-melanie-shankle.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}