Welcome to the Season 4 finale of The InFormed Parent Podcast! In this heartfelt and powerful solo episode, Suzanne Phillips wraps up a rich season on identity with a deeply personal and practical conversation about the identity of the family unit.

She unpacks a truth she wishes someone had shared earlier in her parenting journey—the importance of forming a clear, intentional Family Identity rooted in God’s design. With wisdom drawn from her own experience as a parent, grandparent, and leader of the organization Beacon Parent, Suzanne invites you to become a Beacon for your children, shaping their core values, rhythms, and direction.

This episode will inspire, equip, and challenge you to parent with renewed purpose—because your family already has an identity. The goal is to define it on purpose and for a purpose.

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Episode Highlights:

✔️ One parenting insight Suzanne wishes she had known early on

✔️ What it means to be discipled as a parent, not just in parenting

✔️ Defining your Family Identity: Who you are, what you value, and why it matters

✔️ The role of time, tradition, values, and victories in shaping identity

✔️ Biblical insight into the mantle of parenthood as God’s chosen design

✔️ The dangers of letting culture define your child’s “chosen family”

✔️ Practical examples of “We” statements that shape family culture

✔️ Why discipleship is the mission, and why it starts at home

✔️ Encouragement for parents: It’s never too late to begin

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📖 Featured Resource: Become a Beacon Parent!

Want to be a more intentional parent? Beacon Parent offers courses, coaching, and content to help you disciple your children with confidence.

👉 Join Our Free Resource Hub and Receive Parent Coaching at Beacon Parent → www.beaconparent.com

👉 Follow on Instagram → @beacon_parent

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📣 Know and Go:

✅ Define Your Family Identity: Take time to answer, “Who are we?”

✅ Start a new tradition or rhythm—small steps create lasting impact

✅ Create We Statements like: “We love God,” “We serve others,” “We speak truth”

✅ Be a Beacon for your children—shine both direction and warning

📲 Follow for More Encouragement and Tools:

1. @suzannephillips_

2. @beacon_parent

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🏆 Identity Truth for the Family:

✅ Identity is not just individual—it is communal.

Family identity is rooted in sameness: shared faith, shared values, shared purpose.

“Our ‘We’ becomes their foundation for ‘Me.’”

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🔔 Thank you for joining us for this incredible season of The InFormed Parent Podcast. We pray these episodes have helped you parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy.

If this season has encouraged or impacted you, share it with a friend—and don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to know when Season 5 launches!

Parents, your children need you. The world is loud—but your voice of truth, love, and leadership matters more.

Until next time—stay anchored, stay informed, and keep building Kingdom families.

In this week’s episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Santosh Swamidass, founder of Launching Ground and Launch Network, for a powerful and practical conversation on discipling your children in everyday family life.

With a background in aerospace engineering, church planting, and family leadership, Santosh brings a unique blend of innovation and faith to the conversation around family discipleship. Whether you’re a parent feeling under-equipped or a church leader looking for scalable tools, this episode provides vision, strategy, and encouragement for weaving faith and character into your family rhythms.

You’ll walk away with practical insight, powerful stories, and a renewed sense of calling to raise disciples—right at home.

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Episode Highlights:

✔️ The mission behind Launching Ground—equipping families to disciple at home

✔️ Statistics that reveal a growing discipleship gap in families

✔️ Understanding the mantle of responsibility on the family unit

✔️ The powerful legacy of Jonathan Edwards and what we can learn from it

✔️ Why so many parents don’t understand discipleship—and how to change that

✔️ What to say to the parent who feels unequipped or unsure

✔️ Defining discipleship in practical, life-giving terms

✔️ A look into the stages of discipleship and how they apply to parenting

✔️ How Launching Ground’s tools and subscription boxes work

✔️ Feedback from families and churches using the tools—and the fruit it’s producing

✔️ How churches, schools, and families can get started and plug in

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📖 Featured Resource: Launching Ground Family Discipleship Tools

Explore hands-on resources designed to equip parents to disciple their children with confidence.

👉 Subscribe to the Family Discipleship Box: Faith + Fun + Formation, delivered to your home → www.LaunchingGround.com

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📣 Follow and Connect

📲 Follow Santosh & Launching Ground for more tools and stories:

• Suzanne Phillips & Beacon Parent: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent

• Santosh & Launching Ground: @launchingground | @santoshswamidass

🎥 YouTube Channel: Launching Ground

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🏆 Identity & Discipleship Truths:

✅ To disciple your children is to lead them in becoming more like Christ—to identify as His.

✅ You don’t have to be perfect, just faithful. Discipleship starts with showing up.

✅ The family is God’s first design for discipleship—and that mantle is still yours to carry.

✅ When you disciple your children, you build a legacy of faith and purpose.

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🔔 Ready to take family discipleship from theory to practice? You’re not alone—resources exist, and help is available.

Subscribe, share this episode, and join the movement of parents discipling the next generation—right where they are.

In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Kent Evans, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Manhood Journey, for a compelling conversation about biblical fatherhood, identity, and discipleship.

After a successful 20-year career in the business world, Kent turned his focus toward equipping fathers to become confident, present, and purposeful disciple-makers in their homes. From real-world struggles to encouraging trends, this conversation will inform and inspire you—whether you’re a dad, you're raising a dad, or you're mentoring a dad.

Get ready to explore what it means to walk in identity as a father, how to overcome the hurdles of modern parenting, and how to start leading your children spiritually—right where you are.

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Episode Highlights:

✔️ The mission of Manhood Journey—equipping fathers to lead with purpose

✔️ Eye-opening statistics about the state of fatherhood in today’s culture

✔️ What identity as a father really means and how it shapes your influence

✔️ The top personal struggles men face today—and how to walk through them

✔️ Common hurdles dads experience when trying to lead their families spiritually

✔️ Encouraging trends emerging among men committed to growth and discipleship

✔️ What’s ahead for Manhood Journey and how men can get started today

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📖 Featured Resource: Don’t Bench Yourself by Kent Evans

Kent’s latest book encourages men to stay in the game of fatherhood and faith, even when they feel unqualified.

👉 Get the Book → Amazon

👉 Explore Manhood Journey → www.ManhoodJourney.org

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📣 Follow and Connect with Kent Evans and all that Manhood Journey has to offer you:

1. LinkedIn

2. @manhoodjourney

📲 Follow for More Parenting and Discipleship Insights:

• Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent

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🏆 Identity & Discipleship Truths for Dads:

✅ As a father, to identify is to become the same—to reflect the heart and character of our Heavenly Father.

✅ Fathers are not benchwarmers—they’re called to lead, disciple, and protect.

✅ Manhood isn’t passive. Biblical manhood is active, servant-hearted, and Spirit-led.

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🔔 Whether you’re a father yourself or walking alongside one, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s champion a generation of dads who are spiritually awake, emotionally available, and anchored in identity.

Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a dad who’s ready to get back in the game.

In this inspiring and purpose-packed episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jerrod Gunter, founder of Riotstarters—a national next-gen movement that is igniting faith, evangelism, and identity in students across the country.

From the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerrod is equipping an army of teenage disciple-makers to take the gospel boldly into their schools and communities. What started as a local response to tragedy has become a nationwide movement of students owning their faith, finding their identity, and walking in purpose.

This episode is a wake-up call and a blueprint for parents to raise world-changers and disciple-makers in their own homes.

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Episode Highlights:

✔️ The story behind Riotstarters—how a single moment of bold faith sparked a movement

✔️ How identity in Christ shapes students’ actions, responses, and direction

✔️ Why parents are also designed to lead through hard moments and cultural chaos

✔️ Helping students move from reaction to revival by owning their role as Christ-followers

✔️ What happens when students realize they’re part of something bigger than themselves

✔️ How purpose reinforces identity in the next generation

✔️ Foundational truths Jerrod teaches to anchor kids in who they are

✔️ How to partner with Riotstarters and bring the movement to your city

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📖 Get The Featured Resource: Riotstarters Movement 👉 Join the mission to equip and mobilize students to start a righteous riot through prayer, purpose, and evangelism.

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📣 Follow Jerrod Gunter & Riotstarters for daily encouragement and movement updates:

1. Instagram: @jgunter5

2. Riotstarters: @riotstarter104

🌟 Follow Suzanne for More About Parenting with Purpose and Discipling with Direction:

1. Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent

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🏆 Key Biblical Truths for Parents - Identity + Purpose:

✅ To identify is to become the same—students become like Christ as they walk with Him.

✅ Your response to life’s challenges is rooted in who you believe you are.

✅ Purpose activates boldness—when students know why they’re here, they live differently.

✅ Parents, your leadership in the home matters—it’s your righteous riot too.

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🔔 Feeling inspired by what God is doing through this generation? Don’t let it stop here—share this episode, rally your family, and get involved. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the movement to raise up strong, bold, purpose-driven kids who know who they are in Christ.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with January Littlejohn, a mother-turned-advocate whose daughter was socially transitioned at school without her knowledge or consent. January shares her personal journey, exposing the dangers of gender identity ideology, the erosion of parental rights, and how parents can protect their children from cultural confusion.

With a background in mental health counseling, January now speaks nationally, equipping parents, educators, and faith leaders with tools to navigate today’s identity crisis. Whether or not you have faced this specific challenge, the wisdom and insight shared in this conversation will empower all parents.

Get ready—this is a must-listen episode for every parent committed to standing firm in truth and leading their family well.

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Episode Highlights:

✔️ How a 13-year-old was socially transitioned without parental consent

✔️ Why even engaged, involved parents are vulnerable in today’s culture

✔️ The parental authority crisis: Who has the final say over your child’s identity?

✔️ The biblical foundation for parental leadership—you are the head, not the tail

✔️ Key steps to prevent this from happening to your family

✔️ Teaching truth early and consistently—how to prepare your child before they are influenced

✔️ How January found support & clarity in the midst of this battle

✔️ Helping children navigate emotions in a healthy, biblical way

✔️ What type of child is most vulnerable to gender ideology?

✔️ How to detect grooming and conditioning—what signs to watch for

✔️ What to do if your child is struggling—a roadmap for parents

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📖 Featured Resource: CPRC Church Transgender Response Guide 👉 A must-have for churches, pastors, and parents navigating today’s challenges.

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📣 Follow January for More Resources on Parental Rights:

1. Twitter/X: @JanuaryDoNoHarm Instagram: @januarylittlejohndnd

🌟 Follow Suzanne for More About Parenting with Purpose and Discipling with Direction:

1. Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent

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🏆 Key Biblical Truths for Parents:

✅ The Lord will make you the head and not the tail—if you follow His commands (Deuteronomy 28:13)

✅ God has entrusted parents to lead, advocate, and shepherd their children

✅ Parents will give an account for their children—our leadership matters

The battle over identity is real, but as parents, we are not powerless. We are called and equipped to lead our children in truth and love.

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🔔 If this episode opened your eyes to the urgency of standing for parental rights, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with another parent who needs to hear this!

Subscribe, leave a review, and stay informed—together, we can equip and empower families to lead with wisdom and strength.

In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jonathan Brozozog, Lead Pastor of Creative Church, author of Raising Parents, and father of eight children. With over 20 years in ministry, Jonathan is passionate about equipping parents to embrace their God-given role, build strong families, and navigate today’s biggest cultural challenges.

Together, they discuss the identity crisis in parenting, the biggest lies that take parents off course, and how families can restore peace, unity, and purpose. Jonathan also shares practical wisdom on parenting through defiance stages, technology use, and the critical role of the church in supporting parents.

Parents, grab a notebook—this episode is packed with game-changing insights to help you lead your family with confidence!

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Episode Highlights:

✔️ The parenting identity crisis: Why many parents don’t know their true role.

✔️ Top 3 lies parents believe—and how to combat them with truth.

✔️ The biggest struggles parents face in leading their families.

✔️ The #1 problem Jonathan sees in both parenting and pastoring families.

✔️ What divides families most? Understanding the root causes of conflict.

✔️ Creating an atmosphere of peace—how to cultivate a God-centered home.

✔️ Grandparents’ role in the faith and formation of children.

✔️ Navigating defiance years & parenting stages with wisdom and patience.

✔️ Technology & parenting: How to set healthy boundaries with screens.

✔️ The role of the church in supporting and equipping parents.

🎧 Listen Now!

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📖 Featured Resource: Raising Parents Book

Jonathan Brozozog’s insightful guide to building strong, faith-filled families.

👉 Get Your Copy Here → www.RaisingParents.com

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📣 Stay Connected:

📖 Discover More of Jonathan’s Work: Books, parenting resources, and courses

📱 Learn About the Cell Phone Permit: A tool to help families navigate technology wisely

💡 Follow for More Parenting Insights:

• Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent | @creative.church | @jonathanbrozozog

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📖 Key Biblical Truths for Parents:

✅ I am complete in Christ and have all I need (Colossians 2:10)

✅ I am God’s co-worker (1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 6:1)

✅ God has chosen to give me the gift of my child—and He equips who He calls.

As parents, we often feel insecure and unqualified—but God has given us everything we need to lead our children well!

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🔔 In Closing:

If you’re ready to step into your God-given role as a confident, faith-filled parent, don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow parent or grandparent who needs encouragement today.

In this insightful episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jonathan Morrow, Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has led groundbreaking research on Gen Z in partnership with the Barna Group and has a deep understanding of how this generation thinks about identity, faith, success, and culture.

Together, they discuss the shifting landscape of Gen Z, exploring their views on God, gender, adulthood, and social media. Parents, educators, and mentors—this conversation is packed with research-backed insights that will help you understand, reach, and connect with Gen Z in a meaningful way.

Episode Highlights:

✔️ Who is Gen Z? Understanding their key characteristics and worldview

✔️ Gen Z and Identity: What they believe about God, self, and cultural influences

✔️ Success & Goals: How they define fulfillment and personal achievement

✔️ Social Struggles: The tension between wanting to be their “true self” and holding back

✔️ Gen Z & Gender: Research on self-identification and LGBTQ+ perspectives

✔️ Spiritual Beliefs: Where Gen Z turns for answers on faith and truth

✔️ Top 10 Trusted Sources for Spiritual Questions among Gen Z

✔️ The Role of Social Media: How smartphones are shaping their identity

✔️ A Roadmap for Parents: How to guide and disciple Gen Z with wisdom and grace

📖 Featured Resource: Refresh Roadmap Course - A practical guide for Christian parents navigating smartphones & social media with their kids.

👉 Access the Course Now

📣 Call-to-Action:

📖 Explore Impact 360 Institute: Equipping the next generation with biblical worldview training

🎙️ Discover Jonathan Morrow’s Resources: Books, research, and parenting tools

📲 Follow for More Insights on Gen Z & Parenting:

1. Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent | @impact360 | @jonathanmorrow

2. YouTube: Jonathan Morrow

📖 Key Takeaways for Parents:

✅ Gen Z is searching for truth but often struggles to find trusted sources

✅ Social media is shaping how they see themselves, their worth, and their identity

✅ Parents play a crucial role in guiding conversations around identity, faith, and culture

✅ Discipleship is more important than ever—Gen Z needs biblical truth in a confusing world

🔔 In Closing:

If you want to better understand Gen Z and help them navigate their identity with confidence, don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow parent or educator who wants to connect with Gen Z in a deeper way.

In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips takes a deep dive into the core question of identity: “Who Am I?” Our culture places so much emphasis on diversity, yet true identity is rooted in sameness—specifically, our sameness with Christ. Suzanne unpacks the biblical definition of identity, the dangers of placing identity in roles rather than in God, and the ways parents can instill unshakable identity in their children. Through real-life examples, biblical wisdom, and practical insights, this episode will equip parents to guide their children confidently in their God-given identity.

Episode Highlights:

✔️ Why identity is defined as sameness—and how that changes how we see ourselves.

✔️ The difference between identity and roles—and why roles are not our foundation.

✔️ How Jesus modeled identity by identifying with His Father.

✔️ The impact of false identities on children and parents.

✔️ How words shape identity—what we say about ourselves and our children matters.

✔️ The power of biblical identity statements in transforming mindsets.

✔️ Practical ways to instill identity in your children while avoiding cultural confusion.

📖 Featured Resource: Free Family Identity Statements

Download Identity Statements for Parents & Kids to speak biblical truth over your family.

📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs):

📖 Explore Beacon Parent’s Resources: Biblical parenting tools to help you lead your children in truth.

💡 Follow Along for More: Join Suzanne for daily encouragement and biblical parenting insights:

• Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent

• Facebook: Beacon Parent

🔔 Closing CTA:

If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent who needs to hear this message. Let’s raise a generation rooted in truth and confident in their God-given identity!