{"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":"Why our kids need discomfort to grow with David Thomas and Sissy Goff","slug":"why-our-kids-need-discomfort-to-grow-with-david-thomas-and-sissy-goff","published_at":"2026-04-21T06:00:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366/why-our-kids-need-discomfort-to-grow-with-david-thomas-and-sissy-goff","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366","url":"https://www.christianparenting.org/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast/why-our-kids-need-discomfort-to-grow-with-david-thomas-and-sissy-goff","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cohst.app/pdcst/7I2O4O/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/4125318a-75d3-4ce0-8256-ac39fb626fba/stream.mp3","summary":"Raising kids who are confident, resilient, and grounded in their faith is a deep desire for most parents, but in today’s world, it can feel like we’re constantly pulled between protecting our kids and preparing them for real life. In this episode, Steph sits down with Sissy Goff and David Thomas to talk about what they call a “crisis of capability” in kids today. Steph, Sissy, and David talk about how our desire to keep kids happy can sometimes work against their long-term growth. They discuss the importance of allowing discomfort, setting boundaries, and helping kids build the skills they need to face life with confidence. Sissy and David are counselors, speakers, and co-hosts of the Raising Boys & Girls Podcast . Together, they’ve spent over 30 years working with kids and families. Their new book, Capable , offers practical tools, encouragement, and over 100 exercises to help parents raise kids who are ready for life’s challenges. Resources Mentioned Daystar Counseling Capable Book Moms, Dads, and Grads Gift Guide Sign up for Morning Minute Open a LearningRX center Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube ! 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":"Raising kids who are confident, resilient, and grounded in their faith is a deep desire for most parents, but in today’s world, it can feel like we’re con…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2031,"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/why-our-kids-need-discomfort-to-grow-with-david-thomas-and-sissy-goff/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/why-our-kids-need-discomfort-to-grow-with-david-thomas-and-sissy-goff.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}