Rephonic
Artwork for Making Biblical Family Life Practical

Making Biblical Family Life Practical

Hal Young and Melanie Young
Homeschooling
Parenting
Education
Family Traditions
Sibling Rivalry
Family Life
Christmas
Child Development
Christianity
History
Learning Disabilities
Gift Giving
First Time Visitors
Graduation Timing
Halloween
Returning To Church
Bible
Reading
Reformation Day
High School Education

Biblical truth for real family life — practical help for Christian parents raising, teaching, and discipling their kids at home. Authors and longtime homeschool parents Hal and Melanie Young tackle what families actually wrestle with: marriage, raising boys, discipline, sibling relationships, curriculum, and keeping Christ at the center of your home. Encouraging, down-to-earth, and rooted in Scrip... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes81Founded13 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ParentingChristianityKids & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Making Biblical Family Life Practical

Latest Episodes

Hal and Melanie have been on this network since nearly the beginning. Felice met them on the conference circuit, asked if they would podcast, and they said yes — and they are still here thirteen years later.

For the network’s birthday, every host an... more

Helping Your Perfectionist Child

Melanie’s phone rang. It was their son, away at college, nearly hysterical.

He was going to get an A-minus. If you’re raising a perfectionist child, you know that phone call in your bones.

If you have a child like ... more

Family Worship That Actually Works | What to Actually Do

Last week we talked about why family worship matters and why it’s so hard. You came away convinced. Then Monday morning arrives, everybody’s on the couch, and the question hits: what do we act... more

You know you should be having family devotions. You’ve started three times this year. Somebody bounced on the couch the whole time, somebody else couldn’t stop giggling, and by Thursday it had quietly disappeared again — along with a fresh layer of g... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Read-Aloud Revival ®
Read-Aloud Revival ®Sarah Mackenzie
FamilyLife Today®
FamilyLife Today®FamilyLife Network

Recent Guests

Israel Wayne
Speaker and author, second-generation homeschooler
Episode: MBFLP – Let’s Talk Husbands & Dads: Love Like Jesus

Hosts

Hal Young
Hal Young is a long‑time homeschooling advocate and co‑host focused on practical, Scripture‑based family life and parenting.
Melanie Young
Melanie Young is a co‑host offering Biblically grounded parenting advice, practical tips, and family ministry perspectives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Real help for boy moms!

    Someone who gets it! The noise, the wiggles, the TEEN years, sibling dynamics— advice for every stage of parenting boys. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great homeschool podcast.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Abundance of Practical Wisdom

    I absolutely love how practical and full of experience and wisdom this podcast is! I have four boys and was intrigued when I heard the Youngs’ family started with six boys. I highly recommend this to every parent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Ginniva
    United States5 months ago
  • Great duo of wisdom

    I grew up with a stay at home, godly, homeschool mama who got more creative and counted our blessings too! Your podcasts are so genuine and authentic godly wisdom. We need people sharing uplifting advice like you do. Keep sharing! God’s using you! Thank you Hal & Melanie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzyjazzface
    United States3 years ago
  • Such a blessing to our homeschool

    We enjoy listening to every single message. We are truly grateful for this podcast. Thank you Jesus for Hal and Melanie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChantellyJones
    United States4 years ago
  • So encouraging!

    I really enjoy Hal and Melanie’s podcast! I listened to them at our local homeschool conference this year and fell in love with them even more. They are so wide, so Biblical, and I learn so much from each of their messages. It’s so helpful to have the perspective of parents who have raised their kids in the Lord and seen the fruit!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kasey Werner
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise practical, scripture‑driven guidance for large families.
Fans appreciate authenticity and down‑to‑earth humor from the hosts.
Many listeners value faith‑based parenting strategies and real‑life homeschooling tips.
Audience often references feeling understood and encouraged in family ministry.

Top Parenting Podcasts

The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast
The Middle School Mary Poppins PodcastSuzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW
Previa Alliance Podcast
Previa Alliance PodcastPrevia Alliance Team
Birth of a Parent
Birth of a ParentEarly Childhood Matters with Michael Feigelson
The Dr. Laura Podcast
The Dr. Laura PodcastDr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM
Raising Boys & Girls
Raising Boys & GirlsThat Sounds Fun Network

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Boy Question Free-for-All | Making Biblical Family Life Practical
Q: How can we help our son prepare for college while respecting his independence?
Encourage thinking about options, brainstorm together, and gradually shift from parents guiding to trusted-advisor role by age 17-18, allowing him to explore paths while keeping God at the center of decisions.
Boy Question Free-for-All | Making Biblical Family Life Practical
Q: Where do we begin our search for scholarship opportunities for our son?
Start with the college's own scholarships, apply early, and compare how grants, aid packages, and outside scholarships interplay; don't rely on a single offer and consider multiple schools to maximize financial aid.
Qualified to Homeschool – MBFLP 266 (Replay)
Q: What if you don't feel qualified to teach your children?
Many parents have the misconception that only those with formal education can teach; however, the hosts emphasize that love and understanding for the child are far more critical than official qualifications.
Raising Siblings Without Rivalry – Part 2 – MBFLP 253-2 (Replay)
Q: How can you make the competition something that can be beneficial?
By encouraging kids to compete against themselves and allowing for handicaps in competitions, ultimately fostering teamwork.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Making Biblical Family Life Practical

What is Making Biblical Family Life Practical about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A practical, faith‑driven show for Christian homeschooling families that leans into marriage, parenting, and raising sons with biblical discipline and real‑world strategies. Episodes frequently cover practical rhythms of home life, education decisions, and how to keep spiritual formation central while juggling large families and ministry work.

- Notable for its down‑to‑earth, experience‑based guidance from long‑time homeschool parents, with a strong emphasis on practical faith applied to daily family life, media discernment, and parenting boys. Unique elements include candid conversations about marital partnership, discipline as discipleship, and hosting family ministry resources for parents.

Where can I find podcast stats for Making Biblical Family Life Practical?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Making Biblical Family Life Practical. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Making Biblical Family Life Practical and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Making Biblical Family Life Practical get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Making Biblical Family Life Practical, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Making Biblical Family Life Practical?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Making Biblical Family Life Practical, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Making Biblical Family Life Practical have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Making Biblical Family Life Practical has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Making Biblical Family Life Practical?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Making Biblical Family Life Practical:

1. Focus on the Family with Jim Daly
2. Read-Aloud Revival ®
3. The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
4. FamilyLife Today®
5. Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

How many episodes of Making Biblical Family Life Practical are there?

Making Biblical Family Life Practical launched 13 years ago and published 81 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Making Biblical Family Life Practical?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Making Biblical Family Life Practical?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Making Biblical Family Life Practical from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Making Biblical Family Life Practical?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Making Biblical Family Life Practical. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Making Biblical Family Life Practical?

Recent guests on Making Biblical Family Life Practical include:

1. Israel Wayne

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days