Gardens in Babylon | Christian Parenting & Family Faith Podcast

About Gardens in Babylon | Christian Parenting & Family Faith Podcast

Author: Kevin Minnett & Riley Toews | Christian Family & Discipleship Description: In a world that often feels hostile to Christians, God calls His people to stop waiting for rescue and start planting gardens right where they are. Inspired by Jeremiah 29, this podcast is for ordinary Christian moms juggling laundry and schedules, dads looking over noisy dinner tables with hungry kids, and parents raising the next generation to love the Lord and find godly spouses. Hosted by Kevin Minnett and Pastor Riley Toews, each episode opens with historic Christian voices on family worship, then dives into real stories, practical wisdom, and joyful encouragement for the modern household. What We Believe We believe the home is a "nursery"—a greenhouse where parents act as gardeners, cultivating tender shoots into resilient, fruit-bearing adults. Whether you are navigating the early years of toddlers or the complex challenges of the teen years, we provide a roadmap for building a family that outlasts the cultural shift. Topics We Tackle Family Worship & Discipleship: Practical rhythms for the "Family Altar" (Read, Pray, Sing, Catechize). Biblical Manhood: What it looks like to become and cultivate faithful manhood. Home Education & Worldview: Raising kids to think biblically in a secular age. The Family Economy: Moving from a "consumer" home to a "productive" household through homesteading, thrift, and a biblical work ethic. Parenting Teens: Helping Christian teenagers navigate identity, mental health, and social media with a firm foundation. Legacy & Heritage: Wisdom for grandparents and parents on building a multi-generational legacy. A Resource for the Whole Family While we primarily target moms and dads, we aim to be a teen-friendly Christian podcast that the whole family can enjoy together. From our "Dad Joke" face-offs to deep dives into church history, we believe that family-friendly content should be both deep and delightful. You’ll hear from pastors raising big families, homesteaders building productive households, missionaries, and more—all choosing to build, worship, work, and multiply faithfulness in hard places. Connect With Us New episodes dropping Spring/Summer 2026. Send us your best family dad jokes or stories of how you're cultivating faithfulness at home—we may share them on the show! Suggest a Guest: Let us know who is planting "gardens" in your community. About this show: Gardens in Babylon is a Christian parenting podcast for moms, dads, and teens interested in family discipleship, home education, and family worship. Keywords: Christian Parenting, Family Discipleship, Home Education, Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, Family Worship, Christian Homesteading, Raising Godly Children, Teen Christian Faith, 1689 Baptist Theology, Family Economy.

Publisher

Kevin Minnett & Riley Toews | Christian Family & Discipleship

Category

kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2026

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Have we Got the Gospel Wrong?

   The conversation delves into the essence of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of understanding and proclaiming it accurately. It explores the lordship of Christ, the nature of the human heart, and the need for a comprehensive gospel presentation. The discussion also touches on the role of believers in advancing the lordship of Christ and the portrayal of this concept in the New Testament. The conversation delves into the essence of the gospel, emphasizing the lordship of Christ and the comprehensive nature of the gospel message. It explores the atonement, the power of the gospel for salvation, and the need for a full proclamation of the gospel message. Takeaways Gospel Accuracy Lordship of Christ Lordship of Christ Comprehensive Gospel Message Chapters 00:00 The Essence of the Gospel 05:30 Misconceptions in Gospel Presentations 08:31 The Offensiveness of the Gospel 10:05 Understanding Human Depravity 13:43 The Lordship of Christ 18:12 The Authority of Christ 22:01 The Kingdom of Christ 26:00 The Triumph of Christ 30:03 The Lordship of Christ in the Gospel 38:41 The Comprehensive Nature of the Gospel Message 44:19 The Atonement and the Power of the Gospel

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   24 Sept 2026

   The Thrift Ecomomy: Building a Home That Lasts

   The conversation covers topics such as church ministry, personal transformation, and the challenges of past experiences. It delves into the themes of redemption, grace, and the complexities of personal history within the context of faith and family life. The conversation delves into the themes of repentance, honesty, and responsibility in dealing with one's past, as well as the importance of thriftiness and building a home together as a couple. It also emphasizes the value of taking unhurried time to dream, plan, and celebrate as a family. The conversation explores the principles of thrift and its application in various aspects of life, including household management, financial stewardship, and family economics. It emphasizes the value of thrift in shaping a vision for beauty, contentment, and purpose within the home, as well as the generational impact of instilling thrift in children. Takeaways Redemption and grace Challenges of personal history Church ministry and family life Repentance, honesty, and responsibility are key in dealing with one's past Thriftiness and building a home together as a couple are important aspects of family life Thrift as a lifestyle Generational impact of thrift Chapters 00:00 Church Ministry and Community Outreach 09:13 Personal Transformation and Redemption 17:06 Challenges of Past Experiences 26:19 Repentance, Honesty, and Responsibility 31:03 Building a Home Together 50:37 The Value of Thriftiness 55:47 The Principles of Thrift 56:22 Investing in Household Essentials 57:53 Creating Side Streams of Income 01:00:50 Improving the Cosmic Household 01:02:10 The Value of Thrift in Family Economics 01:16:21 Instilling Thrift in the Next Generation

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   16 Sept 2026

   Always Grateful - Faith After Loosing Her Arms and Legs with Ciara Dierking

   In this deeply moving episode of the Gardens in Babylon Podcast, host Kevin Minnett sits down with Ciara Dierking to explore her journey of faith, strength, and gratitude after surviving a sudden, life-threatening medical crisis that resulted in the loss of her arms and legs. Episode Overview In late December 2023, what seemed like a routine viral illness quickly escalated into severe pneumonia, flu, and strep A, triggering sepsis and organ failure. Miraculously surviving cardiac arrest through ECMO support, Ciara woke up to a reality as a quadruple amputee. Transitioning from a self-described "Type A" perfectionist to leaning entirely on God's grace, Ciara shares how daily gratitude, scripture memorization, and family support sustained her through recovery and inspired a mission-driven life. Key Takeaways Surrendering Control in Crisis: How Ciara shifted from a perfectionist mindset to resting in God's sovereignty and goodness during extreme physical loss. The Discipline of Gratitude: How writing down three daily blessings—inspired by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s Choosing Gratitude—became a spiritual life preserver in the ICU. Family & Marriage Resilience: Re-anchoring family roles, encouraging independence in her two young sons, and highlighting her husband David's selfless caregiving. Osseointegration & PT Goals: Navigating advanced bone-anchored prosthetic surgeries and setting a courageous multi-year goal to walk independently. Creative Renewal: Discovering adaptive watercolor painting and running an inspirational apparel line using specialized mobile technology. Featured Resources & Partners Always Grateful Threads: Ciara’s apparel and gift line featuring scripture designs, watercolor prints, and hoodies made to encourage believers and support her daily care needs (alwaysgratefulthreads.com (http://alwaysgratefulthreads.com)). Bohnet Music Academy: Proud partner dedicated to fostering music education, artistic expression, and creative growth within the community (https://bohnetma.com/ (bohnetma.com)). Keeping the Citadel: Featured partner encouraging and equipping believers to build resilient, faith-filled homes and strong family foundations (keepingthecitadel.com (http://keepingthecitadel.com)) Recommended Reading: Choosing Gratitude by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and resources from Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends) and Catherine Wolf (Hope Heals). #GardensInBabylon #CiaraDierking #GratefulThreads #ChristianTestimony #GodsProvidence #Gratitude #FaithInSuffering #HopeInChrist

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