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

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The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In this episode, Doug McKelvey shares how prayer and liturgy can become powerful tools for discipling kids through all of life’s stages, but specifically the transition to adulthood.

We talk about the value of written prayers alongside spontaneous prayer, how ancient rhythms can help reorient our hearts in a noisy world, and why giving our kids words for their faith matters more than we might realize. We also discuss the challenge of releasing control as parents and learning to trust God with our children’s stories in every season.

Doug is the author of the Every Moment Holy series, including his newest book, Rites of Passage, which offers liturgies designed to support young adults as they navigate life, identity, and faith.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Doug McKelvey

(02:57) The Journey of Every Moment Holy

(06:07) The Relevance of Ancient Prayers

(08:55) The Shift in Prayer Practices

(12:11) The Impact of Written Prayers

(14:57) Supporting Young Adults in Transition

(18:04) The Role of Parents in Young Adult Faith

(21:06) Trusting God in Parenting

(23:54) Conclusion and Resources

Resources Mentioned

Rites of Passage book

Every Moment Holy books

Moms, Dads, and Grads Gift Guide

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Open a LearningRX center

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The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In this episode, I sit down with my two closest friends, Kelly Karpe and Kate Hann, for an honest conversation about how our parenting has changed over time.

We talk about the expectations we had as young moms, how God reshaped our hearts through different seasons, and what it looks like to release control and trust God more as our kids grow.

These women have known me for a long time, so we share personal stories about comparison, surrender, friendship in motherhood, the importance of community in raising kids who love Jesus, and our hopes for our families in the years ahead.

Resources Mentioned

Moms, Dads, and Grads Gift Guide

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Open a LearningRX center

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The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org