Theresa and Garrett sit down with Daniel to unpack a framework Daniel recently taught at MomCo (formerly MOPS): most of us parent like “owners,” when God calls us to parent like “ambassadors.” And that shift changes everything: how you see your kids, how you measure “success,” and what you do when you blow it.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The difference between parenting as an owner vs. parenting as an ambassador
• The four places “ownership” shows up most: identity, work, success, and reputation
• Why owner-parenting often feels like pressure… and how it can quietly turn into desperation
• How ambassador-parenting frees you to aim for faithfulness over outcomes
• Why confession, apology, and repentance with your kids can be a powerful discipleship moment
• Practical next steps: pause and pray, reframe discipline as discipleship, and anchor your identity in Christ

Resource mentioned:
Paul David Tripp, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

Thank you for joining us! Want more information? Check out our website:

Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/

This week, we’re joined by Kelly Newcomb—pharmacist, foster/adopt mom of seven, and founder of Brave Parenting—to talk about what’s actually happening in the digital world our kids are growing up in. Kelly shares the real story that launched her ministry (including a terrifying wake-up call involving online grooming and the very real threat of trafficking), and why she shifted her focus from “just data” to discipleship.

We cover:

• Why the best strategy for young kids is delay, delay, delay (especially personal handheld devices)
• The hidden way screens shape kids through isolation, not just “content”
• What’s happening with gaming and why it can function like addiction (and why it often escalates)
• Practical steps for parents who feel like they’ve already opened “Pandora’s box” (what to do if your teen already has a phone)
• The biggest red flags to watch for—TikTok and Roblox—and why they’re uniquely concerning
• Moving from tech “savvy” to tech wisdom: forming kids who can think, discern, and follow Jesus in a noisy world
• A surprisingly helpful tool for young families: the Tin Can kid-safe home phone

Kelly also points parents to resources you can use immediately—including app guides, her parent curriculum, and a new student study coming soon.

Resources mentioned:

• BraveParenting.net
• Brave Parenting Podcast
• Managing Media, Creating Character (Parent Small Group Study Guide)
• Managing Media, Creating Character (Student Study Guide — coming soon)

If you’ve felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure how to lead your family through technology without fear—or without giving in—this episode is for you.

Thank you for joining us! Want more information? Check out our website:

Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/

In this episode of the 226 Next-Gen Podcast, the FBC Boerne Next-Gen team kicks off a new season by talking about household rhythms, the ordinary habits and routines that quietly disciple the kids in your home.

Garrett, Daniel, Teresa, Andrea, and Staci share honest stories from their own families (from toddlers to adult kids) and unpack how our daily patterns show what we value, shape who we’re becoming, and, by God’s grace, can be changed at any stage. You’ll hear practical ideas for mealtimes, bedtimes, discipline moments, phones and technology, and simple ways to bring Jesus into what you’re already doing, without adding a huge “to-do” list.

Whether you’re parenting littles, raising teens, fostering, or walking with adult children, this episode will help you think intentionally about the rhythms in your home and how to create space for the Holy Spirit to work in your family over time.

Thank you for joining us! Want more information? Check out our website:

Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/