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5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.

Karen Ferguson
Parenting
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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... more

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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 t... more

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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... more

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Dawn Ward
Speaker, writer, Bible teacher
Faith to Flourish Ministry
Episode: Flourishing in All Seasons w/Special Guest Dawn Ward
Christy Smith
Author of It Begins with a Book; former educator with 23 years of classroom experience
Author, It Begins with a Book
Episode: Tips to GROW young readers w/author Christy Smith
Kayla Green
Award-winning author and poet who writes about light prevailing over darkness
Kayla Green (author)
Episode: How to Help Children Walk through Grief w/Award Winning Author, Kalya Green
Kathy Vintson
Author of The Crown Effect, Abundant Life in a Chaotic World; women's motivational speaker and educator
Ambassador International (publisher); The Crown Effect
Episode: An Encouraging Word for Moms with Author & Motivational Speaker, Kathy Vintson
Cara Blondo
Writer, teacher, podcaster, and wife who helps women connect Biblical truth to everyday life
First 5, a ministry of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Episode: A Two-Pronged Approach to Common Struggles in Motherhood w/ Cara Blondo
Amber Bateman
Ambassador International author and licensed professional counselor
Ambassador International
Episode: Modern Mental Health Challenges for Parents and What to do About it w/LPC Amber Batemen
Alexandra Jensen
Ambassador International author, former elementary school teacher, mom of three, MomCo steering team leader
Ambassador International / MomCo (MOPs)
Episode: Daily Grace for Moms of Littles w/Alexandra Jensen
Valerie Ellis
Author, speaker, founder of Our Everyday Parables; expert on bedtime routines and faith-based family activities
Our Everyday Parables
Episode: Overcoming Bedtime Battles through the Ages & Stages w/Valerie Ellis
Rachel Kovac
Author of Their Future is Shining Bright, a guide to homeschooling in high school
Author, Educator
Episode: Their Future is Shining Bright: A Guide to Homeschooling in High School w/ Rachel Kovac

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Karen Ferguson
Host of the show, guiding conversations and introducing guests; long-standing figure behind the program.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Bite-sized Wisdom and Encouragement

    As a busy mom, I appreciate how Karen brings great guests and helpful conversations together in such a short time. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjellis819
    United States3 months ago
  • Such an encouragement!

    Karen and her guests offer digestible, actionable tips for Christian parents. As a seasoned mother and Mimi, I highly recommend 5-Minute Parenting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TKennington
    United States4 months ago
  • Grateful for this podcast

    Karen does a great job of bringing real life encouragement to parents (or anyone investing in the lives of children)! Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C_B1
    United States5 months ago
  • A few powerful minutes to encourage parents!

    Karen Ferguson’s Five Minute Parenting Podcast is such an encouragement! So often I find her topics, helpful, and meaty— which can be difficult to do in such a short amount of time. A perfect podcast for your morning commute. I recommend it to all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaraRay4
    United States5 months ago
  • Practical

    In a busy and overstimulating world, this podcast gives you some bite sized information to chew on and put into practice right away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greg's wife :)
    United States5 months ago

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Tips to GROW young readers w/author Christy Smith
Q: Please share what inspired It Begins with a Book and how the GROW framework helps families.
Christy explains that the book grew from a deep love of literacy and hands-on teaching, with GROW serving as a practical, flexible roadmap for getting started early, maintaining engagement through Read Read Read, and leveraging opportunities like home libraries and shared reading to foster independent readers.
Flourishing in All Seasons w/Special Guest Dawn Ward
Q: Where is the best place to find you online?
The guest points listeners to her website and social channels, emphasizing that they can find information at thefaithtoflourish.com and by searching for Dawn Ward or Faith to Flourish on social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
An Encouraging Word for Moms with Author & Motivational Speaker, Kathy Vintson
Q: What would you like to share today?
Kathy expresses gratitude for the opportunity and emphasizes sharing encouragement with precious moms, drawing on her own experience raising two children and her faith.
Daily Grace for Moms of Littles w/Alexandra Jensen
Q: So tell us about this new book and what inspired you to write it?
The book grew from a place of life feeling heavy as a mom and a need to reset my heart; it combines daily grace with practical devotion to help moms renew their relationship with God and approach motherhood with confidence.
Reviving Traditional Home Economics in Public and Homeschool w/ Kody Hannner
Q: Tell listeners the best place to find you online.
The guest directs listeners to thehomesteadeducation.com, where they can access blog posts, resources, and the podcast, along with social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.

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Short, bite-sized episodes blend practical parenting tactics with biblical guidance to help families nurture confident, God-centered kids. Frequently hosted by a Christian mom and educator, the show features guests who are authors, counselors, and faith-based parenting experts who share actionable tips on topics like mental health, bedtime routines, homeschooling, dyslexia, and faith formation in daily family life. Each 5-minute segment aims to deliver tangible takeaways that listeners can apply immediately, with an emphasis on grace, grace-filled discipline, and Scripture-informed parenting. A standout pattern is the combination of real-life anecdotes with concise, faith-forward frameworks, making it especially useful for busy parents, gra... more

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