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The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

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Parenting is no joke! Suzanne Phillips has spent years coaching intentional, legacy-minded parents—helping them overcome our increasingly confusing culture and connect the dots between faith, family, freedom and their child's future. Because informed parents make informed decisions. And let's face it, ages 0-25 are called formative years for a reason. Your children are being shaped! What goes in WILL come out. So, tune in to The InFormed Parent, from the THINQ Media Podcast Network, to get the guidance you need to parent with purpose, disciple with direction and leave an intentional legacy.2026 THINQ Media Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • S6 E13: Family: God's Divine Design

    S6 E13: Family: God's Divine Design
    Apr 9 2026
    Episode Summary As we wrap up this season, Suzanne Phillips brings it all home with a powerful, reflective episode centered on one foundational truth: Family is not accidental — it is designed. Throughout this season, you've heard conversations around culture, education, identity, technology, and parenting challenges. But this episode asks a deeper question: What will you actually do with what you've learned? Because information alone doesn't change a family. Inspiration alone doesn't transform a life. Application does. This episode tackles three major barriers parents face: "I don't have time""I don't have what it takes""I'm not sure there's a clear design for family" …and replaces them with truth, clarity, and confidence. With practical insight, biblical grounding, and a deeply moving closing reflection, Suzanne reminds parents: You already have the greatest influence in your child's life. The question is whether you will use it intentionally. Episode Highlights ✔️ Why information and inspiration are not enough without application ✔️ The shift from knowledge to transformation through revelation ✔️ The three biggest barriers parents face (time, confidence, and belief) ✔️ Why the home is the primary place of discipleship ✔️ The difference between managing a home and leading people ✔️ Everyday moments as the true curriculum for your children ✔️ The concept of intentional parenting vs. drifting parenting ✔️ God's divine design for family: purpose, calling, and assignment ✔️ The role of parents as primary disciple-makers ✔️ The importance of aligning rhythms, values, and daily life ✔️ A practical framework: Look Up (God's vision)Look In (heart & values)Look Out (calling & awareness) ✔️ The reality that legacy is being built — whether intentional or not Featured Reflection: Time & Influence Parents spend 90,000–100,000 hours with their children from birth to age 18. That is: 6x more than school40x more than church You don't need more time. You need more intentionality with the time you already have. Core Truth for the Family Family has a divine design. Purpose: Be fruitful and multiplyCalling: Grow deeper in relationship with GodAssignment: Make disciples — starting with your children Identity Truth for the Family You are not just raising children — you are raising future adults, leaders, and parents. And whether you realize it or not: You are shaping them every single day. Closing Encouragement You don't need to: replace the church outperform the school or become a perfect parent You simply need to: Activate the influence God has already given you. Your home is the most powerful discipleship environment on earth. The question is not: "Am I doing enough?" The question is: "Am I leading with intention?" A Parents' Call-to-Action 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent Instagram → @suzannephillips_Instagram → @beacon_parentWebsite → www.beaconparent.com ✨ Join Parent Club Ongoing discipleship, clarity, and support as you lead your family with purpose: 👉 www.beaconparent.com/parentclub Final Thoughts The light doesn't come from doing more. It comes from becoming who God has called you to be. Let's become Beacons — and raise a generation that shines.
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    36 m
  • S6 E12: Raising Free Thinkers: Education, Freedom, and the Next Generation

    S6 E12: Raising Free Thinkers: Education, Freedom, and the Next Generation
    Apr 2 2026

    Episode Summary

    What if education wasn't just about academics — but about preparing children to think clearly, live responsibly, and understand the world around them?

    In this thought-provoking episode, Suzanne sits down with Connor Boyack, bestselling author of the Tuttle Twins series and founder of Libertas Network, to explore how education, freedom, and worldview intersect in raising the next generation.

    Connor has reached millions of families through books, media, and policy work designed to help children understand the principles of a free society. But at the heart of his work is a deeper question:

    Who is shaping how our children think?

    From homeschooling to public policy, from economics to personal responsibility, this conversation challenges parents to engage intentionally — not just academically, but philosophically — in their children's formation.

    This episode is not about politics for the sake of debate—it's about equipping parents to raise thoughtful, capable, and grounded young people in an increasingly complex world.


    Episode Highlights

    ✔️ The heart behind the Tuttle Twins series and who it's for
    ✔️ Why teaching children about freedom and responsibility matters
    ✔️ Connor's decision to homeschool and his perspective on modern education
    ✔️ How parents should think about politics and its influence on education
    ✔️ The intersection of education, culture, and worldview formation
    ✔️ Connor's work in policy and why it matters for families
    ✔️ Key concerns and threats facing family freedom today
    ✔️ The future of education and the role of school choice
    ✔️ Encouragement for parents raising children in today's cultural landscape

    Featured Resource: Tuttle Twins

    A bestselling book series and educational platform helping families teach kids about responsibility, entrepreneurship, and the principles of a free society.

    👉 Website → https://tuttletwins.com/

    👉 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tuttletwins

    👉 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TheTuttleTwins


    Links

    👉 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TuttleTwins

    👉 X → https://x.com/tuttletwins

    👉 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@tuttle_twins

    👉 Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/TuttleTwin


    Call-to-Action For Parents

    📲 Connect with Connor Boyack & Tuttle Twins

    • Instagram → @tuttletwins
    • Website → tuttletwins.com

    📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent

    • Instagram → @suzannephillips_
    • Instagram → @beacon_parent
    • Website → www.beaconparent.com


    ✨ GET ONGOING PARENTING SUPPORT

    Ongoing coaching, encouragement, and biblical clarity as you navigate education, culture, and parenting: 👉 www.beaconparent.com/parentclub


    Identity Truth for the Family

    Children are not just being educated — they are being formed.

    When parents take an active role in shaping how their children think, not just what they learn, they prepare them for a life of purpose, responsibility, and wisdom.

    In Closing

    Parents — your influence matters more than any system.

    If this episode gave you clarity or challenged how you think about education and culture, share it with another parent who is asking similar questions.

    🎧 Listen Now →
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    50 m
  • S6 E11: Blended Families: Building Strong Foundations in Complex Homes

    S6 E11: Blended Families: Building Strong Foundations in Complex Homes
    Mar 26 2026
    Episode Summary

    Marriage is the foundation of family — and parenting flows from that foundation.

    But what happens when that foundation is built within a blended or stepfamily?

    In this insightful and practical episode, Suzanne is joined by Ron Deal, one of the nation's leading experts on blended families. With decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and director of FamilyLife Blended, Ron brings clarity to one of the most complex family dynamics parents face today.

    Blended families are not rare — they are increasingly common — yet many parents enter them without the tools, discipleship, or understanding needed to navigate the unique challenges they bring.

    From dating and remarriage to discipline, school decisions, and family culture, this conversation explores the realities that many families don't anticipate — but must learn to navigate.

    Ron also speaks into marriage itself, sharing warning signs couples should not ignore, common struggles that lead to breakdown, and how intentionality and awareness can build stronger relationships.

    This episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap — helping parents move from confusion to clarity in building healthy, God-centered families.


    Episode Highlights

    ✔️ Why blended families require intentional discipleship

    ✔️ Divorce rates among Christians vs. non-believers

    ✔️ The difference between stepfamilies and blended families

    ✔️ Why marriage in a blended family is a "package deal"

    ✔️ Key considerations when dating, remarrying, and involving children

    ✔️ How school, discipline, and parenting decisions are more complex in blended homes

    ✔️ Common stumbling blocks families face when they aren't prepared

    ✔️ Warning signs in marriage that can lead toward divorce

    ✔️ Insights from The Mindful Marriage

    ✔️ The role of the Church in supporting blended families

    ✔️ Practical resources and tools for families navigating this journey


    Featured Resources

    📚 The Smart Stepfamily

    📚 The Mindful Marriage

    Practical, research-based, and biblically grounded resources to help couples and families thrive.

    👉 Learn more → https://rondeal.org

    👉 FamilyLife Blended → https://familylife.com/blended


    Links

    👉 Website → https://familylife.com/blended

    👉 Ron Deal → https://rondeal.org

    👉 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/familylifeblended

    👉 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/familylifeblended


    Call-to-Action

    📲 Connect with Ron Deal & FamilyLife Blended

    • Instagram → @familylifeblended
    • Website → familylife.com/blended


    📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent

    • Instagram → @suzannephillips_
    • Instagram → @beacon_parent
    • Website → www.beaconparent.com

    ✨ JOIN PARENT CLUB TODAY FOR MORE

    If you're navigating parenting, marriage, or family complexity and want ongoing support and biblical clarity: 👉 www.beaconparent.com/parentclub


    Identity Truth for the Family

    Strong families are not built by accident — they are built with intention.

    In blended families especially, clarity, patience, and wisdom are essential to creating unity and stability for both marriage and children.


    HEY PARENTS!

    Parents — if your family is navigating remarriage, blending, or complexity, you are not alone.

    Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, clarity, or practical tools for building a strong family foundation.
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    47 m
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