{"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":"What 40 years of marriage has taught Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman","slug":"what-40-years-of-marriage-has-taught-steven-curtis-and-mary-beth-chapman","published_at":"2026-05-19T06:00:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366/what-40-years-of-marriage-has-taught-steven-curtis-and-mary-beth-chapman","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/9573b3c8-772a-415b-af86-e1dcf688f3e1","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cohst.app/pdcst/7I2O4O/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/9573b3c8-772a-415b-af86-e1dcf688f3e1/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman share honestly about what 40 years of marriage has looked like through parenting, grief, counseling, career changes, and the constant transition of family life. We talk about how differences that once felt charming can become challenging over time, why repentance and humility have been essential in their marriage, and how they’ve learned to “bear with one another in love” through every season. Steven and Mary Beth also share about the role counseling, mentors, and Christian community have played in helping them navigate hard seasons together. They offer encouragement for couples who feel weary, disconnected, or discouraged, reminding listeners that marriage is not about perfection but about continually turning back toward each other and toward the Lord. Steven Curtis Chapman is a Grammy-winning Christian artist and songwriter, and together he and Mary Beth Chapman are authors, speakers, and longtime advocates for faith and family ministry. (00:00) Introduction and Family Update (03:09) Navigating Marriage Through Seasons (06:04) The Importance of Humility and Repentance (08:49) Seeking Help: Counseling and Mentorship (12:06) The Journey of Parenting and Grandparenting (15:07) Finding Joy in Long-Term Marriage (18:01) Encouragement for Struggling Couples Resources Mentioned Still Here book Steven Curtis Chapman website Mary Beth Chapman website  Open a LearningRX center Summer Reading Picks Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube ! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. 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