5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I'm Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children's author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I'm also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint (ages 3-8), and an adult book, Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life,
Hello, I’m Karen Ferguson, your new podcast host beginning February 2025! I’m a wife, mom, grandmom and author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. I have a background in K-8 education and a passion for equipping parents to raise competent, God confident kids.
In this podcast, we cover parenting practices from both a practical view and a biblical view that will benefit your child’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Our goal is to help you raise kids with a positive, godly self image so they can become all they were created to be. I know you’re busy so we’ll keep it short, let’s take just five minutes and dive in!
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Episodes
179 episodes
Practical Tips for Parents from Dr. Gladys Childs, author of Chasing Emptiness, Finding Fullness
Host Karen Ferguson welcomes back Dr. Gladys Childs to share about her new book and provide practical tips for parents. Dr. Gladys hosts the podcast and TV show Bare Faith, where raw faith and deep pain meet a relentless God. A pastor’s wife, t...
The Realities of Recovering from an Eating Disorder with Author Grace McCready
In a world where comparison and body image issues are prevalent among youth, particularly with young girls, author Grace McCready is on 5-Minute Parenting to shed light on the struggles associated with an eating disorder and give hope for recov...
Three Creative Ways to Teach the Bible to Kids w/Breanna Churchill
Breanna Churchill from Brown Bear Book Club is on 5-Minute Parenting today to share three creative ways to teach the Bible to kids. Breanna Churchill is an award-winning children’s author and Founder of the Brown Bear Book Club, a p...
Make Families Great Again Interview w/Dr. Mel Tavares
What do families need to be great? Dr. Mel Tavares is on 5-Minute Parenting to share on this topic from her award-winning book, Make Families Great Again. Dr. Mel is an award-winning author, speaker, life coach, and frequen...
Self-care Techniques and Habits for Parents w/ Kristin Faith Evans
5-Minute Parenting welcomes special guest, Kristin Faith Evans, sharing on the topic of self-care for parents. What a relevant topic in our fast-paced, hyper-connected world! Kristin Faith Evans is an award-winning author, national ...
Introducing a New Picture Book Series for Kids w/author Alyssa Wedemeyer
Today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting is a real treat, because Host Karen Ferguson gets the pleasure of interviewing her oldest daughter, Alyssa Wedemeyer, about her new picture book series, ABCs of America for Kids! Alyssa's passio...
Gospel Colors, Forgiveness, Creation and More: Natural Ways to Weave the Gospel into Daily Life with Kids and Grandkids
5-Minute Parenting welcomes back Melissa Heiland to talk about simple ways parents and grandparents can weave the Gospel message into daily life with their kids and grandkids. Melissa is a wife, mother of 6, and grandmother of 12. S...
Parenting When Life Throws You a Curveball w/Melinda Poling
Author, ministry team leader, pastor's wife, and mom of nine, Melinda Poling, is back on the show to piggyback on her last topic of the "With Me" parenting strategy, in episode #116. In today's episode, Melinda takes us down a diffe...
Helping Children Navigate Loneliness with Dr. Heather Thompson Day
5-Minute Parenting welcomes Dr. Heather Thompson Day to the show to talk about her children's book Can I Sit Here?, co-written with her daughter, about a troubling experience her daughter had trying to make friends in a new school. Dr....
How to Help Kids Develop a Mission's Heart for the Lost w/ Special Guest DeAnna Sanders
Welcome to another episode of 5-Minute Parenting: Tips to Help you Raise Competent and God-confident Kids! Today I have the pleasure of talking with fellow Ambassador International author, DeAnna Sanders, about how to help our kids develop a mi...
How to Resist the Comparison Trap for Parents w/Susan Davidson
Host Karen Feguson welcomes writer and sharer of encouragement Susan Davidson to 5-Minute Parenting to talk about that sneaky thief of joy: comparison.In this episode, Susan defines the comparison trap and explains how it not only steals...
Leaning into God's Promises when Motherhood is Hard w/Special Guest Alicia Searl
Are you in a difficult parenting season? Do you have a wayward child? Are your kids getting ready to go off to college? Listen in to 5-Minute Parenting as special guest, Alicia Searl, shares her momma's heart with an honest, transparent convers...
Tips for Caregivers: Finding Joy in Hard Times (for parents, grandparents, and more) w/ Diana Derringer
Join 5-Minute Parenting with special guest, Diana Derringer, as she shares her compelling story as the caregiver of her husband for the past twenty years. Diana shares candidly about the miracles, hard times, and blessings of being his caregive...
The Biblical Worldview Primer Book w/ Ben and Julie Quine
On today's episode, Host Karen Ferguson welcomes a special couple to 5-Minute Parenting: Ben and Julie Quine, authors of the Biblical Worldview Primer book. Ben is an author and speaker and serves as Vice-President of Chris...
Flourishing in All Seasons w/Special Guest Dawn Ward
On today's episode, 5-Minute Parenting host Karen Ferguson talks with speaker, writer, and Bible teacher Dawn Ward on helping moms flourish in every season. Dawn is here to encourage moms as the ultimate caregivers to take care of themselves sp...
How to Deal with Father Wounds in the Church
Many Christians have a hard time connecting with Heavenly Father because of past hurts in the church and with their own flawed, human fathers. This has created a sort of father wound crisis in the church that can affect families for generations...
Tips to GROW young readers w/author Christy Smith
Reading time in the home doesn't have to be serious or boring. Parents and grandparents can make the most of every moment with their littles to support and grow their literacy. Special guest, Christy Smith, is on 5-Minute Parenting today to sha...
How to Help Children Walk through Grief w/Award Winning Author, Kalya Green
Welcome back to 5-Minute Parenting: Tips to Help you Raise Competent and God-Confident Kids! In this episode, we have return guest Kayla Green talking about an important topic of how to help children walk through grief. Kayla shares encou...
An Encouraging Word for Moms with Author & Motivational Speaker, Kathy Vintson
In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, author and motivational speaker, Kathy Vintson, has a special message of encouragement for moms. Kathy understands the challenges of motherhood as well as the blessings, and the guilt that is s...
A Two-Pronged Approach to Common Struggles in Motherhood w/ Cara Blondo
Welcome back to 5-Minute Parenting! Today we have a special guest on the show bringing encouragement to moms. Cara Blondo is a writer, teacher, and podcaster who is passionate about helping women connect biblical truth to their everyday lives.&...
Modern Mental Health Challenges for Parents and What to do About it w/LPC Amber Batemen
Today, on 5-Minute Parenting, host Karen Ferguson talks with fellow Ambassador International author, Amber Bateman, who shares about modern dangers to mental health as it relates to parenting, taken from her book, Save Yourself Some Therapy...
Daily Grace for Moms of Littles w/Alexandra Jensen
Join Karen Ferguson and special guest, author Alexandra Jensen, for an encouraging word and resource for moms. Daily Grace for Moms of Littles is Alexandra's fourth book, and one this podcast host highly recommends!
Overcoming Bedtime Battles through the Ages & Stages w/Valerie Ellis
Does your child's bedtime routine feel like a battle of the wills? Are you looking for ways to make bedtime easier for your kids (and you)? Join 5-Minute Parenting as special guest, Valerie Ellis, shares some of her tried and true t...
Their Future is Shining Bright: A Guide to Homeschooling in High School w/ Rachel Kovac
On today's 5-Minute Parenting podcast, Host Karen Ferguson welcomes and interviews author Rachel Kovac about her new book, Their Future is Shining Bright: a Guide to Homeschooling in High School. Rachel brings a fresh and mu...
Screen-Free Vocabulary Building Games Kids Enjoy w/ Teresa Argenbright
Host Karen Ferguson welcomes special guest, Teresa Argenbright to share "Vocabulary building games you can enjoy on the go - screen free!"Teresa is a children’s book author with a lifelong love of language, rhythm, and storytelling. ...