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Upside-Down Parenting

Summit Ministries

Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping your kids see the world the way God does? Does parenting sometimes leave you feeling disoriented—like you're spinning upside-down?

You're not alone. We love our kids and want more than anything for them to grow up with flourishing faith. Each episode of this podcast will give you practical insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement for the journey. We're here to walk through both the hard stuff and the everyday stuff with you. By connecting truth with relationships, we can create a powerful, lasting influence in a child's life. When our kids experience both—the clarity of biblical truth and the security of God's love, and yours—it creates a space for real transformation.

If parenting feels upside-down sometimes, that's okay—following God's design often is upside-down compared to everything around us, and that's exactly what makes it powerful.

Welcome to Upside-Down Parenting from Summit Ministries. Let's journey together.

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  • May 8 · 31 min

    Moms of the Bible: Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, & Faithful w/ Rhonda Stoppe | Ep. 43

    In this special Mother's Day episode of the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast, Matt Jones and Janel Greig sit down with author and speaker Rhonda Stoppe for an honest, deeply encouraging conversation about motherhood in God's upside-down Kingdom. Drawing from her book Moms of the Bible, Rhonda shares wisdom from Scripture and her own parenting journey to help moms move from guilt, comparison, and control toward faithfulness, surrender, and trust. Through stories of women like Jochebed, Naomi, and Lot's wife, she reminds parents that God works through imperfect people who choose to model faith, teach truth, seek wise community, and trust Him with the next generation. Whether you're in the exhausting early years, navigating older kids, or wondering if your ordinary faithfulness really matters, this episode reminds you that motherhood is not wasted work. God sees the quiet sacrifices, daily conversations, faithful rhythms, and hidden moments that shape a child's heart and worldview over time. In this episode, we discuss: Why moms struggle with guilt, shame, and comparison The importance of mentors and "older women who know stuff" What moms in the Bible teach us about faith and failure Raising kids with conviction without parenting from fear Letting go of control and trusting God with your children Why faithfulness matters more than perfection The quiet influence of ordinary motherhood If you've ever felt inadequate, unseen, or overwhelmed as a parent, this conversation will remind you that your adequacy comes from the Lord—and that He has equipped you for the mission field of motherhood. You can find Rhonda's book, Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful, anywhere books are sold. For more resources to help you grow as a parent with a plan for discipling your kids, head to summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful—Rhonda Stoppe *Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive—Howard Hendricks *When Mom Guilt Meets Grace: A Biblical Approach—Dr. Maggie Pope

  • May 1 · 35 min

    Mother's Day: Becoming the Upside-Down Mom w/ Cat Jones | Ep. 42

    In this special Mother's Day episode of the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast, Matt Jones and Janel Greig sit down with Cat Jones to explore what it really means to be a 'good mom' in God's upside-down Kingdom. In a culture that pushes performance, comparison, and perfection, this conversation invites moms into something radically different—faithfulness, surrender, and trust. Cat shares honestly from her own motherhood journey, offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight for moms in every season—from sleepless nights to launching young adults. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or just trying to keep up, this episode is a reminder that God has already equipped you for the role he's called you to. In this episode, we cover: *Redefining what success looks like for a Kingdom-focused mom *Why surrender matters more than striving *Letting go of comparison and embracing faithfulness *Choosing presence over perfection *Trusting God through every stage of motherhood Motherhood isn't about getting everything right—it's about walking faithfully with God in the moments that matter most. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a mom who needs to hear it this Mother's Day 💛 Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend: *How to Set a Family Mission, Values, & Verse Together—A New Year Reset for Christian Parents *Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age—Ben Stuart *Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments—Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler *Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: The Perspective Shift That Could Completely Change the Way You Mother—Abbie Halberstadt

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