Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Serial
Consistency
30%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Parenting is harder than we expected. From screens, anxiety, marriage pressure, mental health, and faith at home, this podcast tackles the real issues parents are facing today, without shame or shortcuts. Featuring pastors, psychologists, theologians, youth leaders, and parents with lived experience, each episode offers honest conversations and practical wisdom grounded in the gospel. This podcast is part of City on a Hill Melbourne, helping families live out faith where it matters most, at home. For more details visit cityonahill.com.au

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S1E18 Dave Chiswell on how parents discuss dating and BGR with their kids

Jun 10, 2026 54m

We can give our kids all the dating advice in the world, but the truth is, the most powerful force shaping their expectations for future romance is the marriage they see right at home.In this…

S1E17 Zeek Whitehead discusses how parents can help teens love their local church

May 27, 2026 54m

Parenting teenagers is heavy lifting, and sometimes the most powerful spiritual decision you can make is letting a trusted youth leader help carry the burden.Episode SummaryIn this episode, Millie…

S1E16 Zach Meerkeebs on true masculinity and being a godly father at home

May 13, 2026 39m

True biblical masculinity doesn't start with being a powerful father; it starts with learning how to be a beloved son.In an era defined by cynicism and the constant pressure to perform, what does it…

S1E15 Karen Mason on the importance of talking about suicide in church and dispelling the stigma

Apr 29, 2026 52m

The ultimate theological answer to suicide isn't about debating where the soul goes, it's about giving them a reason to stay.In this episode, Millie and Paul discuss one of the most challenging…

S1E11 Kevin Van Lant on men's mental health and the importance for fathers to express emotional vulnerability to their children

Apr 01, 2026 51m

Men are lonelier, more anxious, and more disconnected, and it’s shaping how our children grow up.Kevin Van Lant, Clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Biola…

S1E12 Danny Gamadhi on Leading Your Children to Christ at Home

Apr 01, 2026 26m

Your children aren’t shaped by what you teach, but by what you model.Parents shape faith long before sermons and programs do.In this deeply pastoral episode, Danny Gamadhi unpacks why children…

S1E14 Zac and Meimei Hodgkinson Discuss Marriage and Raising Children Across Cultures

Apr 01, 2026 32m

Intercultural marriage doesn’t just blend cultures, it exposes everything.What happens when love crosses cultures, and parenting brings everything to the surface?In this honest conversation, Zac…

S1E13 Jacci Grace Discusses Open Adoption, Identity Formation, and Navigating Grief

Apr 01, 2026 41m

Adoption isn’t about rescuing a child, it’s about radically redefining family.What does adoption look like when love comes before control?In this moving and honest conversation, adoptee Jacci Grace…

S1E10 Irene Yang discusses connection before correction and building strong marriage through every season

Feb 17, 2026 44m

Most couples don’t drift apart, they slowly stop talking about what matters.Raising children doesn’t just stretch parents, it exposes marriages.Couples pastor and educator Dr Irene Yang unpacks the…

S1E9 Joel Deacon discusses parenting through change, family mission, and spiritual formation

Feb 17, 2026 32m

Your kids don’t need a safe life, they need a formed heart.Ever feel like the pressure to create a comfortable, stable, and predictable life for your children is at odds with a life's transition?…

S1E8 Patricia Weerakoon discusses talking to children about sex, identity, and God’s design

Feb 12, 2026 44m

What should a parent do when their child sees pornography, accidentally or repeatedly Sexologist and Christian educator Patricia Weerakoon explains why panic and shame make things worse, how porn…

S1E7 "30 Kids Later" - Matt Keller

Feb 09, 2026 40m

They’ve welcomed 30 foster kids, and Matt says the biggest threat to Christian families isn’t ‘bad parenting’… it’s busyness.We sit down with Matt Keller, Executive Pastor of City on A Hill, Geelong,…

S1E6 "Depression in a Christian Home" - Sam & Janet Reeve

Jan 23, 2026 1h 3m

Depression isn’t proof of weak faith, it’s where grace has to get real.Sam and Janet Reeve were missionaries with years of experience raising children and mentoring Christian families. A key…

S1E5 "Teen Social Media Ban" - Dave Chiswell

Jan 23, 2026 49m

Why Teenagers Are 'Relieved' About the Social Media Ban.Social media isn’t neutral; it’s forming your teen’s identity, attention, and faith faster than you think.Teenagers aren’t just “on their…

S1E4 "Raising Kids in a Be-Yourself World" - Graham Stanton

Jan 15, 2026 55m

If identity is something kids have to invent, no wonder they’re exhausted.Our kids are growing up in a world that says: look inside, be true to yourself, express who you are. But what happens when…

S1E3 "You're Not Failing..." - Rob Keller

Jan 15, 2026 39m

You’re not crazy, parenting today really is harder.What if godly parenting isn’t about getting everything right, but faithfully stewarding children who belong to God?In this episode, pastor and…

S1E2 "Beyond the Screen" - Jeff Lloyd

Jan 15, 2026 53m

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant battle over screen time? You're not alone.In this episode, pastor and researcher Jeff Lloyd helps parents understand Generation Alpha, the hidden ways technology…

S1E1 "She’ll Be Right, Mate!" - Brett & Kate Ryan

Jan 15, 2026 1h 6m

Your marriage isn’t the bonus, it’s the backbone.Parenting today can feel overwhelming; screens everywhere, pressure from all sides, and the quiet fear of getting it wrong.In this episode, Brett and…

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Parenting City Kids Podcast has published 18 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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Parenting City Kids Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 46m.

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