Life Parenting Podcast

About Life Parenting Podcast

Welcome to the Life Parenting podcast (hosted by Growing Families) where our desire is to help you, as parents create a life-giving home environment in which to guide, nurture, and train your children in a God honoring way.

Publisher

Growing Families

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2024

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   032 - Flip the Script: Turning Parenting Obstacles into Opportunities (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers)

   Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into Bill Lammers’ book, Flip the Script, on the Life Parenting Podcast! Host Rich Young, along with Julie, Bill, and Stephanie, explore how parents can shift their mindsets, replace old habits, and apply biblical principles to everyday family life. Tune in as they discuss powerful real-life lessons on practicing gratitude, speaking life instead of reacting out of frustration, transforming behavioral labels into virtues, and building a strong, faith-driven foundation for your marriage and children. Rich & Julie Young, hosts Bill & Stephanie Lammers, Growing Families leaders, authors of Flip the Script → Flip the Script Website (https://www.getflipthescript.com/) → Get your copy of Flip the Script (https://a.co/d/c0XexgI) → Flip the Script App in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flip-the-script/id6747260755) → Flip the Script App in the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wildfireleadership.flipthescript&pcampaignid=web_share) → Flip the Script on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getflipthescript/) Watch Part 1 to this episode here: → Episode 31 - Flip the Script: Turning Negative Thoughts into Life-Giving Truths (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) // Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iXWcAJvgT8BXRcNMLVFFz?si=0846877908264459) // Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-parenting-podcast/id1774999134?i=1000778492621) // YouTube (https://youtu.be/-oEZeFlPGRk) Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → Childishness vs Foolishness (https://growingfamilies.life/childishness-vs-foolishness?rq=childishness) → Childishness vs Foolishness video segment (https://growingfamilies.life/parenting-from-the-tree-of-lifeblog/2018/6/1/lsv17-07s-four-laws-of-correction-precept-1-childishness-vs-foolishness?rq=childishness) → Virtue/Vice Resource (https://growingfamilies.life/resources-life-series#Visit-1) → Virtue/Vice video segment (https://growingfamilies.life/life-in-the-middle-years-blog/2018/5/31/myv2-03s-virtue-vice-and-parenting-messages?rq=virtue%20vice) → Tongue & Tone video segment (https://growingfamilies.life/parenting-from-the-tree-of-lifeblog/2018/6/1/lsv6-04s-father-guarding-his-tongue-and-tone?rq=tongue%20and%20tone) → Parenting Words, Sensory Input and Lasting Impressions video segment (https://growingfamilies.life/parenting-from-the-tree-of-lifeblog/2018/6/1/lsv5-02s-parenting-words-sensory-input-and-lasting-impressions) → Episode 11: No Room for Weeds: Nurturing a Healthy Lawn in Your Parenting // Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/00z926Tx3idiPiCvSX7i9j?si=beb004e5e79c4355) // Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-parenting-podcast/id1774999134?i=1000698531456) // YouTube (https://youtu.be/_osnm6fNe0w) More episodes with the Lammers: → Episode 12: Implementing Couch Time, Speaking Life, and Community with Four Kids (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) // Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FJLAKf4Ux07vTkDHIZg3g?si=ef0369c2c25747bd) // Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-parenting-podcast/id1774999134?i=1000700540048) // YouTube (https://youtu.be/WQYQw01MVXo) → Episode 13: Creating Vision, Digital Boundaries, and a Healthy "Lawn" for our Family (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) // Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GmIabOqUlUklRCXLa3crU?si=a5220ca4fdee4502) // Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-parenting-podcast/id1774999134?i=1000702443938) // YouTube (https://youtu.be/N6ppvY-luiU) —-------------------------------------------------- → The Growing Families Website (https://growingfamilies.life/) → Register for a Class (https://growingfamilies.life/find-a-class) → Our Courses (https://growingfamilies.life/parenting-courses) → The U.S. Bookstore (https://growingfamilies.life/bookshop) → The Australia & NZ Bookstore (https://aushop.growingfamilies.life/) → The Asia Pacific Bookstore (https://growingfamiliessg.life/store/) → The Brazil Bookstore (https://www.lojadafamilia.org.br/) → Contact Mom Ministry (https://contactmom.life/) → Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/growingfamilieslife) → Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GrowingFamiliesLife) → YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingFamiliesLife) Email questions or topic suggestions to podcast@growingfamilies.life (mailto:podcast@growingfamilies.life)

2. 

   27 Jul 2026

   031 - Flip the Script: Turning Negative Thoughts into Life-Giving Truths (with Bill & Stephanie Lammers)

   Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, perfectionism, or the persistent lie that you're just "not enough"? In this episode of the Life Parenting podcast, we sit down with returning guests Bill and Stephanie Lammers to discuss their new book, Flip the Script. They share the powerful story behind the book—a journey that began more than 30 years ago when Bill learned to move beyond the crushing weight of perfectionism and fear by identifying the lies he believed and intentionally replacing them with the truth found in God's Word. Whether you're struggling personally, navigating challenges in your marriage, or looking for ways to better support your children, this conversation offers practical wisdom for reframing your perspective. We explore how to move beyond simply trying to "do better" and instead discover your mission, cultivate gratitude, and view every difficulty as an opportunity for growth. As parents, we have the incredible privilege of helping shape the narratives our children believe about themselves. This episode will equip you to recognize the lies that can take root in a child's heart—such as "I'll never be good enough," "I'm a failure," or "No one loves me"—and replace them with the life-giving truth of God's Word. You'll gain practical ideas for coaching your children through disappointment, mistakes, and fear so they develop a biblical identity grounded in who God says they are rather than what the world tells them. When parents learn to flip the script in their own lives, they become better equipped to help their children do the same, building resilient, faith-filled kids who can face life's challenges with confidence and hope. Join us for an encouraging conversation that will help you stop being paralyzed by the narratives in your head—and empower your family to live in the freedom and purpose God designed for each of you. Rich & Julie Young, hosts Bill & Stephanie Lammers, Growing Families leaders, authors of Flip the Script → Flip the Script Website (https://www.getflipthescript.com/) → Get your copy of Flip the Script (https://a.co/d/c0XexgI) → Flip the Script App in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flip-the-script/id6747260755) → Flip the Script App in the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wildfireleadership.flipthescript&pcampaignid=web_share) → Flip the Script on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getflipthescript/) Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → Virtue/Vice Resource (https://growingfamilies.life/resources-life-series#Visit-1) → Virtue/Vice Video Teaching (https://growingfamilies.life/life-in-the-middle-years-blog/2018/5/31/myv2-03s-virtue-vice-and-parenting-messages?rq=virtue%20vice) → Parenting from the Tree of Life material (https://growingfamilies.life/parenting-from-the-tree-of-life) More episodes with the Lammers: Episode 12: Implementing Couch Time, Speaking Life, and Community with Four Kids (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) → Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FJLAKf4Ux07vTkDHIZg3g?si=ef0369c2c25747bd) // Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-parenting-podcast/id1774999134?i=1000700540048) // YouTube (https://youtu.be/WQYQw01MVXo) Episode 13: Creating Vision, Digital Boundaries, and a Healthy "Lawn" for our Family (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) → Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GmIabOqUlUklRCXLa3crU?si=a5220ca4fdee4502) // Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-parenting-podcast/id1774999134?i=1000702443938) // YouTube (https://youtu.be/N6ppvY-luiU) —-------------------------------------------------- → The Growing Families Website (https://growingfamilies.life/) → Register for a Class (https://growingfamilies.life/find-a-class) → Our Courses (https://growingfamilies.life/parenting-courses) → The U.S. Bookstore (https://growingfamilies.life/bookshop) → The Australia & NZ Bookstore (https://aushop.growingfamilies.life/) → The Asia Pacific Bookstore (https://growingfamiliessg.life/store/) → The Brazil Bookstore (https://www.lojadafamilia.org.br/) → Contact Mom Ministry (https://contactmom.life/) → Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/growingfamilieslife) → Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GrowingFamiliesLife) → YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingFamiliesLife) Email questions or topic suggestions to podcast@growingfamilies.life (mailto:podcast@growingfamilies.life)

3. 

   18 May 2026

   030 - The Gospel of Life: Understanding the How and Why of God’s Love (a discussion with Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo)

   You may know Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo as trusted voices in parenting, offering wisdom and guidance to families as they navigate raising children. In this episode of the Life Parenting Podcast, Rich and Julie Young sit down with Gary and Anne Marie to discuss Gary’s newest book—his first beyond the topic of parenting—and a message that reaches even deeper. Because before we can fully shape the hearts of our children, we first need to understand the heart of the One who pursues ours. Together, they explore The Gospel of Life and the beautiful story woven throughout Scripture: God pursues, God recovers, God rejoices. This conversation dives into God’s relentless love, the deeper meaning behind redemption, and why understanding His heart transforms the way we live, love, and parent. This isn’t just a conversation for parents—it’s a conversation for anyone longing to better understand the story they’ve been invited into. Whether you’re actively raising children or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s heart, this episode offers a perspective that can reshape not only how we see our faith, but also how we love and lead the people entrusted to us. Rich & Julie Young, hosts Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo, founders of Growing Families Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → The Gospel of Life in the bookstore (https://www.gfibookshop.com/products/20-2001-gospel-of-life⁠) → The Gospel of Life on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4sifzmS) —-------------------------------------------------- → The Growing Families Website (https://growingfamilies.life/) → Register for a Class (https://growingfamilies.life/find-a-class) → Our Courses (https://growingfamilies.life/parenting-courses⁠) → The U.S. Bookstore (https://growingfamilies.life/bookshop⁠) → The Australia & NZ Bookstore (https://aushop.growingfamilies.life/⁠) → The Asia Pacific Bookstore (https://growingfamiliessg.life/store/) → The Brazil Bookstore (https://www.lojadafamilia.org.br/⁠) → Contact Mom Ministry // https://contactmom.life/ (https://contactmom.life/) → Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/growingfamilieslife) → Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GrowingFamiliesLife) → YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingFamiliesLife) Email questions or topic suggestions to podcast@growingfamilies.life (mailto:podcast@growingfamilies.life)

Who has been a guest on Life Parenting Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gary Ezzo
• Anne Marie Ezzo
• Darrell Downs
• Janelle Downs
• Jeff Gratzmiller

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

65,994

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

97

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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