The Gospel Shaped Family Podcast

In this episode, we discuss why our family chose to transition from store-bought dairy to raw milk. We explore the health benefits, the history of pasteurization, and how this choice fits into a lifestyle of biblical stewardship and natural living.

Many parents find that conventional dairy causes digestive issues or allergies. We share our personal journey with these challenges and explain how real, unprocessed milk has improved ou...

Teaching a teenager to drive is a significant milestone that often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for parents. In this episode, Josh and Jen Mulvihill discuss the changing landscape of teen driving, noting that many young people are delaying getting their licenses compared to previous generations. They explore the cultural shifts behind this trend, such as screen-based living and higher costs, and encourage parents to view ...

When should a child get a cell phone? For many parents, the pressure starts earlier than expected. In this episode, Josh and Jen Mulvihill address the question honestly and directly, explaining why their answer is often very different from the cultural norm. They walk through common reasons parents give for early phone access and explain why those reasons deserve closer scrutiny. 

Josh and Jen share their own family experience, inc...

Should your child be allowed to attend sleepovers? It’s a common question for Christian parents, and one that often stirs strong opinions. In this episode, Josh and Jen Mulvihill walk through the issue carefully, distinguishing between biblical commands and parental wisdom. They explain why Scripture does not give a direct rule, but why parents still need to think clearly about risk, vulnerability, and responsibility. 

Drawing on p...

The issue of technology is the most common concern for parents today. Children in the digital age are growing up as "digital natives," often spending between seven and nine hours a day in front of screens. Dr. Josh Mulvihill joins Dr. Jessica Peck to discuss how media acts as a form of digital discipleship, shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation.

Instead of responding with fear or guilt, parents are encouraged to lead ...

Every family makes an education choice, but few slow down to ask what Scripture actually says about education, discipleship, and responsibility. In this episode, Josh and Jen Mulvihill share the real reasons they chose to homeschool their children and how that decision shaped their family life, faith, and daily rhythms. 

Drawing from personal experience as parents, educators, and as a pastor, they walk through fifteen practical rea...

In this Biblical Worldview episode, Josh and Jessica talk about one of the biggest challenges facing families today. Every child is being shaped by something, and if parents are not intentional, culture will do the shaping for them. Drawing from Colossians 2, they explain how children can be taken captive by false ideas and why grounding them in Scripture is the only way to provide clarity in a confused world. They describe how wor...

What does discipleship actually look like in everyday family life? In this episode, Josh and Jen Mulvihill break down four biblical characteristics that shape children into lifelong followers of Christ. Instead of vague ideas, they offer a clear framework parents can apply at home.

Using the picture of a four-legged chair, they walk through worship, work, study, and service. These rhythms help children love God, develop character, ...

This Biblical Worldview episode focuses on one of the most practical needs in every Christian home. Josh and Jessica talk through how children form their beliefs, why those beliefs shape every part of life, and why Bible reading must begin early if kids are going to build a lasting faith. They explain how worldview is formed piece by piece and why Scripture is the foundation that keeps children steady in a shifting culture. 

The co...

In this episode of the Gospel Shaped Family Podcast, Dr. Josh and Jen Mulvihill welcome Larry Fowler, founder of The Legacy Coalition, to discuss the vital role grandparents play in the spiritual life of their families. Larry shares from his 50 years of experience in children’s ministry to explain why grandparenting is far more than just a supporting role—it is a biblical calling to impact grandchildren for Christ. Whether you are ...

In this  Why Worldview Matters episode, Josh and Jessica explore a question every Christian family faces: Is the Bible enough for real life? They look at why the sufficiency of Scripture matters and how it shapes the way parents and grandparents make decisions, respond to cultural messages, and guide their children. They describe why so many families look everywhere except the Bible for help, and why Scripture offers the clarity, s...

Money shapes daily life for every family, yet many parents feel unsure how to teach their children to handle it wisely. In this episode of the Gospel Shaped Family Podcast, Josh and Jen Mulvihill walk through how to ground money conversations in Scripture rather than culture. They explain why money is a heart issue, not just a practical one, and how early habits shape lifelong faith and stewardship. 

You will hear five core biblica...

This episode continues the Why Worldview Matters series and focuses on one issue every parent and grandparent must understand: the authority of Scripture. Josh and Jessica walk through why the Bible can be trusted, how its authority shapes a child’s worldview, and why families cannot rely on church attendance alone. They describe the crisis of worldview facing today’s kids and explain why parents need to take an intentional role in...

Many parents want their children to love reading but feel unsure where to start. In this episode, Josh and Jen Mulvihill explain why a love for books does not begin with pressure or early academics, but with shared stories, patient guidance, and a family culture that values reading.

You will learn why reading aloud matters at every age, how waiting to teach reading can actually help struggling learners, and how parents model a life...

This episode continues the Why Worldview Matters series and focuses on one of the most important pieces of a child’s faith: helping them develop a deep love for the Bible. Josh and Jessica talk about why Scripture must be the foundation of every child’s worldview and why parents cannot assume their children will believe the Bible is true. They walk through common misconceptions, the reliability of Scripture, and the danger of negle...

Children’s and youth ministry has become the default approach in many churches, but few parents stop to ask what role it should actually play in the discipleship of their children. In this episode, Josh and Jen Mulvihill walk through the history of age-based ministry and explain the different forms it has taken over the years.

They offer a clear, Scripture-centered framework to help parents think carefully about children’s and yout...

Most parents want to pass on a strong faith, but many feel pulled in different directions as culture competes for their child’s attention. In this Worldview Wednesday conversation from American Family Radio, Josh explains the five major influences that shape a child’s worldview. Parents, grandparents, teachers, peers, and the church all play a part. Josh and Dr. Jessica Peck walk through the research and share practical ways to be ...

A strong marriage is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children. In this episode, Josh and Jen share their own story of 25 years together and discuss the habits, decisions, and biblical principles that have kept their relationship steady through every season. They talk about prioritizing one another, learning to forgive quickly, guarding unity, and protecting marriage from the subtle drift that often happens during t...

This episode explains why a child’s worldview shapes every part of life and why parents must take an active role in forming it. Josh walks through what a worldview is, how early it develops, and why kids absorb cultural messages long before parents expect. You will hear how Scripture provides clarity, purpose, and stability in a world where truth is often treated as personal preference.

Josh also outlines six truths children need t...