My Kid Only Obeys to Please Me — Here's the Biblical Fix

How do you raise an obedient Christian child without accidentally training them to be a people pleaser or to just fear consequences? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a listener's question about teaching kids healthy obedience that flows from a love for God — not a fear of man.In this episode you'll learn:Why lowering behavioral expectations is NOT the biblical answer (and what to do instead)How to tailor your discipline for a people-pleasing child vs. a strong-willed childThe heart-probing questions that turn discipline moments into discipleship moments

How do we help our kids talk about their faith with confidence? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks three practical ways to equip children to articulate what they believe and answer questions about Christianity. She explains why kids need to be grounded in biblical truth, see faith modeled in everyday life, and be coached through spiritual conversations with others.

How do you explain death by suicide to elementary-aged kids without creating unnecessary fear? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through how to talk about suicide in a way that is truthful, age appropriate, and grounded in the hope of the gospel. She also shares a framework for helping children process the suicide of a family member or loved one with honesty, compassion, and biblical clarity.

Should Christian parents take their kids to see the Super Mario Galaxy movie? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the film for families, highlights positive and negative elements, and shares three worldview-based questions parents can use to help their children think biblically about what they watched.

What does the Bible say about competition and competitiveness in children? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how sports, games, and competition can be good gifts from God—and how those gifts can quickly be twisted by pride, envy, and selfish ambition. She also shares practical guidance for helping children compete in healthy, God-honoring ways, especially when one child is less skilled and struggles to keep up.

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the new Pixar film Hoppers.While the movie contains engaging storytelling, beautiful animation, and themes about relationships and caring for nature, it also presents a worldview that treats humans as just another animal in the ecosystem.So how can Christian parents help their kids think biblically about the ideas presented in the film?Elizabeth walks through both the positive and negative elements of Hoppers and shares four key worldview questions parents can discuss with their children after watching the movie. These questions help kids evaluate cultural messages and compare them with what Scripture teaches about creation, humanity, and God’s ultimate plan to restore the world.If your family is considering seeing Hoppers, or if you've already seen it, this episode will help you decide—and equip you to turn the movie into a meaningful biblical conversation.

What should you do when your child believes God isn’t listening to their prayers?Many children struggle when they pray for something—like bad dreams to stop—and the answer doesn’t come the way they hoped. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical approach to helping kids understand unanswered prayer.You’ll learn how to teach children what prayer really is, what Scripture commands about prayer, and how even Jesus experienced prayer that wasn’t answered the way He asked. This conversation equips parents to help their children continue trusting God—even when the answer is “no” or “wait.”

When your child is deeply grieved by their sin, it can be both beautiful and overwhelming. How do we speak truth about sin without crushing their spirit?In this episode, Elizabeth walks through the biblical “arc” of our identity—created in God’s image, fallen in sin, redeemed by Christ, justified through faith, and sanctified by the Spirit. Learn how to help your child understand who they truly are in light of the gospel.

A simple phrase. A viral trend. A lot of confusion.When your child starts repeating a cultural catchphrase like “six seven,” how should you respond—especially if its origins are unclear or potentially problematic?In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical framework for evaluating cultural phenomena. You’ll learn how to avoid the “genetic fallacy,” ask wise questions, and guide your children to think critically rather than reacting with frustration or blind acceptance.Instead of extreme annoyance or uncritical engagement, discover how to use cultural trends as discipleship opportunities that train your child to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter.

How do we explain the doctrine of election to children—especially when it causes fear?In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through how to biblically and carefully explain election to kids who may feel anxious after hearing that “not all will be saved, but only those whom God elects.” What if your child wonders, What if I’m not elect?Elizabeth unpacks:Where the word “election” appears in ScriptureWhat Christians agree on—and where they may disagreeWhy God’s goodness and justice matter in this conversationThe clear biblical promise that those who seek the Lord will find HimHow to give your child confidence and peace rather than fearThe doctrine of election is not meant to lead to tears. It is meant to lead to trust.