Upright Christian Parenting - Raising Upright Families in a Sideways Culture

Tune in for a candid discussion that encourages reflection and action, so you and your family can withstand life's inevitable storms with a resilient and unwavering faith.

What happens when the foundation you’re standing on isn’t as strong as you thought? During our basement remodel, we discovered that NONE of the structural elements were up to code—just like many people’s faith when life gets tough.

In this episode, we’ll explore ...

Join us in the Treehouse as Hannah welcomes a distinguished guest, Lee Ann Mancini, host of the award-winning podcast "Raising Christian Kids." Lee Ann shares her journey from a college lecturer to a passionate author and podcaster, all inspired by her mission to guide children closer to Jesus. With insights from her recent book, "Raising Kids to Follow Christ," Lee Ann delves into the alarming statistics about children's faith tod...

Welcome back to The Treehouse Storyteller, where we dive into God-shaped storytelling, finding deeper understanding and Biblical purpose in our parenting. In this heartfelt episode, we explore the host's personal healing journey over the past year, overcoming a dark season, and battling uncertainties with unwavering faith. Join us as we uncover powerful testimonies of healing, unexpected confirmations, and the redemptive power of p...

Welcome to the Treehouse Storyteller, where we gather as parents seeking Jesus and raising children to love Him. In this episode, we feature two inspiring mothers, Tracy and Tori, who share their journey from discontentment and loneliness to creating a podcast that encourages women to embrace their calling and face cultural issues with courage. Discover how they nurture a strong sense of community, empowering each other to navigate...

Welcome back to The Treehouse Storyteller, where we dive into the God-shaped stories that guide us as parents and believers. In this exciting episode, we kick off Season 3 by reflecting on the recent election and the hope it brings, while also acknowledging the great responsibility that comes with it.

Join me as I share my first solo video episode, exploring how we can step into this new season with wisdom and diligence. We'll delv...

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Treehouse Storyteller. Join us in the Treehouse for a compelling and courageous conversation about hope, redemption, love, and forgiveness.

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Serena, who bravely shares her story of facing unimaginable trauma at just 13 years old. Serena's journey took her through the painful experiences of rape, abortion, and the subsequent struggles that almost tore ...

Join me as we explore the fascinating analogies between spiritual growth and plant life. Discover how our journey with Christ can be compared to the nurturing and growth of plants, using rich biblical references and personal stories. We discuss the importance of being watered by the Word, living in His light, and being planted in rich soil.

Learn how to teach your children these spiritual truths through simple, relatable plant anal...

Welcome to The Treehouse Storyteller, where we delve into God-shaped storytelling for parents seeking to raise children with a biblical worldview. In this episode, we take the Treehouse on the road at NRB in Nashville, Tennessee, and sit down with Walt Heyer, the founder of Sex Change Regret and a prominent figure in the discussion on the transgender phenomenon.

Walt shares his powerful testimony, beginning with his own experience ...

Welcome to a special episode of The Treehouse Storyteller, where we dive deep into the heart of family dynamics and the role of fathers. Join us as the host's husband, Cody Pierrou, makes a guest appearance to share his insights on leadership, healthy masculinity, and raising children to love Jesus.

In this candid and unscripted conversation, Cody discusses the importance of engaging with your family, doing hard things, and the imp...

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Discover the profound influence of living for truth in order to transform the world, especially in times of crisis. In this episode of Treehouse Storyteller, we delve into discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers, an authority on youth leadership development from Summit Ministries.

Navigating through various cultural issues, biblical stories and viewpoints, Dr. Myers discusses the challenging prospect of distinguishing between bibli...

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Dive deep into the significance of building a lasting legacy in this enlightening episode of "The Treehouse Storyteller". Discover the power of forming a firm foundation in faith and learn about the biblical significance of standing stones. Our host shares insightful biblical stories and real-life experiences that revolve around family legacy and faith, providing a unique perspective as a family photographer.

Explore how o...

In this insightful episode of "The Treehouse Storyteller", Hannah sits down with author and speaker, Liz Pitman, for a heart-warming conversation about purpose. Pitman shares her own experiences of seeking identity in God, and how this influenced the creation of her book, 'Where is the Missing Puzzle Piece?'. This episode dives deep into topics of identity, self-discovery, and the power of understanding your unique purpose given by...

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Parenting in the Moment

• Today we will talk about some hard things, some BIG problems, but most importantly, some BEAUTIFUL solutions. 
• My desire for you as parents is to walk out of this space feeling encouraged and equipped to tackle some of these problems. 
• We will focus on problems relating to the technology...

If you are a dance mom, or dance teacher, this one is for you! .

In this episode I have the privilege of sitting down the the founder of DA:NCE (Dance awareness no child exploited). We dive into some deep topics and how to navigate the cultural norms around the dance industry. With so many little girls enrolling into dance every year, this seems like a topic to address. As a dancer, and d...

This episode we talk all about rest and why it is so necessary to find time to rest. The creator of the universe found time to rest, Jesus rested, so while in the world do we think we are so incapable of slowing down for a minute. We are merely humans and as busy and tired parents, this episode will encourage you to prioritize time each day or week to be one on one with the Lord and allow Him to give us rest! 

The Lor...

In this 2-part high speed episode, the three of us mama's walk through so many crucial topics of parenting and motherhood!

Guests Shannon Popkin, and Lee Nienhuis give insight into the problems of comparison.

• We dig into topics such as anxiety, depression, and what we can do about it!
• We talk about perfectionism and what their book Comparison Girl for Teens has to say about it!
• This episode lays the truth filled foundation for ...

In this 2 part - high speed episode, the three of us mama's walk through so many crucial topics of parenting and motherhood!

Guests Shannon Popkin, and Lee Nienhuis give insight into the problems of comparison.

• We dig into topics such as anxiety, depression, and what we can do about it!
• We talk about perfectionism and what their book Comparison Girl for Teens has to say about it!
• This episode lays the truth filled foundation fo...

It is NORMAL to have doubts. The disciples were literally walking, eating, and traveling with Jesus, and they all went through seasons of doubts! It’s our response to these thoughts and feelings that matter the most!

MARK 11:20-26 20Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.”22So Jesus an...

This was a very special episode for me personally. I have been a huge fan of Heidi St. John and thankful to sit down with her this year at National Religious Broadcasters in Nashville, TN. I was privileged enough to have the space in the Nfluence booth to record this on video as well as podcast audio. Make sure to check out the YouTube video option as well!

In this episode, we discuss education, the history of our current public sc...