Christian Parent, Crazy World

Christian Parent, Crazy World

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace. Topics covered on this podcast include: What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith Can Our Words Change the Future? Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith? 13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year 5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids? How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Episodes

August 11, 2025 โ€ข 63 mins

Culture is selling our kids a pack of lies every single day—are they buying?

In this must-listen episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, host Catherine Segars tackles one of the most pressing challenges facing Christian parents today: the pervasive, culture-wide lies targeting our children’s hearts and minds. As parents, recognizing and uprooting these falsehoods is essential if we want to raise godly kids in an ungodl...

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If you’re not intentionally teaching your kids a solid Christian worldview, someone else is shaping their beliefs for you.

In this can’t-miss replay from the Christian Parent / Crazy World vault, sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz—elementary educator, apologist, and founder of Foundation Worldview—to equip parents for the immense challenge of raising resilient, truth-loving kids in a culture deter...

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ What if reclaiming a few “dangerous” and neglected biblical words could rescue the next generation—and even the soul of our civilization?

    In this must-listen episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine welcomes Scott Allen, president of the

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    Words are not just for communication—they shape civilizations. They define truth, identity, and purpose. They are the load-bearing beams of a society’s moral structure. And when those words are redefined or removed, everything built on them begins to crumble.

    In this powerful and timely episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine Segars welcomes back worldview expert Scott Allen for a riveting conversation about ...

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    Words build worlds. What happens when our most important words—truth, freedom, justice—are stripped of their biblical meaning? In this gripping episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine sits down with culture and worldview expert Scott Allen to reveal just how much is at stake when culture redefines the language that holds our families, communities, and even nations together.

    Scott Allen is not only the preside...

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    How do we raise kids who look beyond themselves and become true agents of generosity in a self-centered world?

    In this heart-stirring episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine welcomes an extraordinary guest whose story proves that one small act of service can ignite a global movement. Luke Mickelson—founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace—shares how a simple urge to meet a need in his own community became a mission...

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    God does not waste our brokenness—in fact, He weaves it into something beautiful. For Christian parents facing heartache, disability, or shattered expectations, this truth is not only comforting—it is transformative.

    In this powerful “Best Of” episode, host Catherine shares one of her most beloved interviews with Andy Howard, author of When Words Don’t Come Easy and father to a daughter with profound s...

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    There are few things more painful than hearing God say no. Especially when we’re pleading—not for riches or success—but for healing. For hope. For our child.

    We fast. We pray. We believe. We speak life over the situation. And still, the miracle doesn’t come… at least not the one we hoped for.

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    Nothing shakes the church—and Christian families—like the shattering fall of a trusted leader. With the recent explosive scandal surrounding the Newsboys and Michael Tait, this episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World tackles the urgent, sobering question: Why do so many Christian leaders keep falling, and how can parents respond and lead their families through the fallout of hypocrisy in the church?

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    When the world feels upside down, Christian parents are called to stand firm—but what happens when the very systems meant to protect our children threaten their bodies, minds, and hearts?

    Catherine sits down with Leigh-Allyn Baker—former Disney star turned medical freedom advocate and children’s author—to unpack one of the most divisive and urgent issues facing families today: how to safeguard our kids&rsquo...

    What if a 2,700-year-old prophecy could explain the chaos in America today—and offer your family a roadmap to understand our times?

    If you’ve ever wondered whether Scripture speaks to the headlines—or how to make biblical prophecy compelling and relatable for the next generation—this episode is for you.

    Catherine welcomes back internationally acclaimed best-selling author and prophetic voice Jonathan Cahn fo...

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    Are your kids prepared to withstand the tidal waves of our culture—or will they get swept away?

    The cultural currents our kids are facing aren’t just subtle—they’re hitting like tidal waves, challenging the very foundations of our parenting. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly our kids are up against and how in the world we, as parents, can help them stand strong, this “Best Of” episode of...

    How do we reach a generation that speaks an entirely different language—one shaped by screens, skepticism, and seismic cultural shifts? For Christian parents, grandparents, and youth leaders, it’s the challenge—and opportunity—of our age.

    In this compelling “best of” episode, Catherine sits down with renowned Christian apologist Dr. Jonathan Morrow to unlock the secrets of relating to Gen Z and G...

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    Is Your Church Still the Right Soil for Your Family's Faith?

    The soil you plant your family’s faith in matters more than we often realize. It’s not just about where you go on Sunday—it’s about the spiritual environment shaping your children’s hearts every single week. And sometimes, the signs that something’s off are easy to miss… until it’s almost ...

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    Is the American church asleep at the wheel—on the very edge of spiritual collapse while pretending all is well?

    In one of the most profound and challenging episodes yet, Catherine welcomes world-renowned evangelist Nick Vujicic to the show for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation that every Christian parent needs to hear. Born without arms or legs, Nick’s extraordinary journey from hopelessness to hope has reached ove...

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    Is your money funding causes you stand against? Most Christian families have no idea that their bank may be silently supporting abortion, transgender procedures for minors, and even the silencing of believers. In this powerful episode, Catherine sits down with world-renowned evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic to expose the dangerous influence financial institutions have over people of faith—and what you can do a...

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    Every Christian parent longs to see their prodigal child—or any lost loved one—return to faith. But what if, in our eagerness to “speak truth” and correct their course, we’re actually widening the gap between them and God?

    In this eye-opening episode, Catherine welcomes Michael French—an attorney-turned-pastor with decades of experience in both traditional chur...

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    Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the Christian life—but teaching it to our kids? That can feel overwhelming. As parents, we often feel ill-equipped, unsure of how to introduce our children to something so deep, so spiritual, and so foundational.

    In this best of episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, host Catherine Segars revisits a rich conversation with Erica Renaud—author, speaker, and mom of five—a...

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    Driving is a privilege, not a right. Yet many underestimate the life-altering consequences of one split-second distraction behind the wheel. In this deeply moving episode, Catherine speaks with Jennifer Eikenhorst—author of Left Turn Life Unimagined and host of the Accidental Hope podcast—about the devastating impact of inattentive driving. Jennifer shares her powerful testimony of being involved in a fatal accident, a ...

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    Sometimes, the most powerful conversations aren’t the ones we plan.

    In this unexpected episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, host Catherine dives into a deeply moving discussion with Jennifer Eikenhorst, author of Left Turn, Life Unimagined and host of Accidental Hope. What was originally intended to be a conversation about driving safety took a profound turn when Jen encountered a heartbreaking situation just before recor...

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