The Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast encourages and equips parents to reach beyond outward behavior, address the issues of the heart, and point their children to the transformational power of Christ. Join Ginger, the best-selling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That, and host Alex Cody as they discuss how to move past the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and defiance and into a confident, biblical, and well-balanced approach to raising your children.
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Are all the conflicting opinions about how to train and discipline your children leaving you feeling unsure and overwhelmed? Do you want the confidence of knowing that the Bible, not the world, is shaping your day-to-day parenting decisions, and how to balance correcting behavior while still shepherding your child’s heart toward Christ? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Bonnie Matthews, as they discuss how the Bible calls us to lead our homes with biblical clarity, loving authority, and practical wisdom that works for real life.
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For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-290-gentle-parenting-vs-biblical-gentleness-with-bonnie-matthews
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Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
23 min
Do you ever fear that you’re failing your children and failing God? Are you carrying guilt over your parenting mistakes, your child’s struggles, or all the ways you feel like you’re falling short? Are you struggling to know the difference between the loving conviction of the Holy Spirit and the heavy condemnation that leaves you feeling defeated? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how we can lean on Christ when we fall short and speak the Word of God over the lies of fear and failure.
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For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-289-when-parenting-feels-like-failure
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Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
30 min
Does your child refuse to obey when you’re not around? Do your children argue, disrespect, or push boundaries when someone else is in charge? Are you unsure how to teach them to honor and obey grandparents without making Grandma feel like she has to tattle or discipline in your place? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of being unified and presenting a clear and consistent message when it comes to obedience, respect, and honor of those in authority.
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For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-288-why-wont-my-child-obey-others
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Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
41 min
Does it feel like culture is constantly contradicting the biblical truths you’re trying to teach your children? Are you struggling to compete with screens, social media, and entertainment for your child’s attention—and ultimately, their heart? Would you like to build the kind of relationship where your child wants to listen, learn, and receive wisdom from you? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Israel Wayne, as they discuss how we can disciple our kids with all of the distractions of today’s world.
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Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
22 min
Do you ever find yourself standing outside your baby’s nursery door, feeling heavy-hearted and torn, wondering if that cry means, “I need help,” or “I just don’t want to settle down?” Would you like to respond to your baby’s crying with tenderness and wisdom—without ignoring real needs or being ruled by every cry? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how we can seek the Lord for discernment to help us parent with both compassion and confidence.
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For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-286-should-you-ever-let-your-baby-cry
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Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
23 min
Does your child seem to “forget” on a regular basis—even after you’ve clearly given instructions? Do you ever find yourself wondering if it’s truly forgetfulness… or something more is going on in their heart? Are you unsure about whether or not “time-out” is really an effective consequence? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can use time-outs and ways to address “forgetfulness” with certainty when correcting our kids.
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Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
27 min
Are you trying to raise your children to love the Lord while your husband doesn’t share your faith? Do you feel the weight of carrying the spiritual responsibility on your own? Are you feeling discouraged or alone as you seek to lead your children in the ways of the Lord? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they offer biblical encouragement and practical guidance for parenting with an unbelieving husband.
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For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-284-parenting-with-an-unbelieving-husband
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Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
48 min
Would you love to hear the most important lessons Bob Lepine has learned through years of marriage and parenting experience and decades of co-hosting FamilyLife Today? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Bob Lepine, as they discuss why marriage and family are on the heart of God and are central to God’s plan for humanity.
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Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
31 min
Do your children obey when you give instructions, or only after you warn them about the consequences? Do you see a difference between warning and threatening? Would you like to know how to guide your children toward obeying out of love for God rather than a fear of punishment? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of consistent, calm, and biblical discipline.
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Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
40 min
Are you kids getting to the age where you know you need to have “the talk,” but you just aren’t sure where to start? Do you worry that you’ll rob your children of their innocence and over-expose them if you talk to them about sex? Does it feel like you’ve already missed the boat with these conversations, and now you’re looking for ways to approach this very important topic? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guests Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson, as they discuss why it’s so important to talk to your children about the birds and the bees and what the Bible says about it.
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For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-281-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-sex-with-mary-flo-ridley-megan-michelson
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