How to Discuss Special Needs with Young Children

What’s the difference between innocent pretend play and adopting an identity that denies God’s design? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers a biblical perspective on furry culture while equipping parents to help their children discern the difference between God-given imagination and suppressing the truth. Parents will walk away with practical, age-appropriate tools to guide kids in thinking clearly, compassionately, and biblically.

What do you do when your child keeps sinning, especially when it’s become a pattern? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical approach to discipline that goes beyond stopping behavior and aims at the heart: confession, repentance, putting off sin, putting on what’s right, and implementing wise consequences that train children toward godliness.

Is the David movie a helpful way to introduce children to Scripture, or does it blur important biblical truths? In this special movie review episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through the key positives and concerns in the David film and shares three biblically grounded questions to help kids think critically and biblically after watching. Whether you’re deciding if your family should watch or already have, this episode equips you to disciple your children with wisdom and discernment.

Many children struggle with fears that seem to spiral out of control—whether it’s natural disasters, illness, or other “what if” worries. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how parents can help young children respond to fear and anxiety in ways that align with God’s design. Drawing from both Scripture and research, she explains how addressing both the physical and spiritual aspects of anxiety equips children to rest in what is true and grow in confidence and trust in God.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtLet Grow Parent Kit Foundation Worldview’s Attributes of God Curriculum - Foundation Worldview Podcast episodes on The Anxious Generation

Every Christmas, Christian parents face the same question: How should we handle Santa? In today’s episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz takes a thoughtful, biblical look at this cultural tradition and explores what Scripture has to say as we seek to shepherd our children well.Whether your family already has established Christmas rhythms or you’re still deciding how to approach the season, this episode will equip you to think wisely, intentionally, and biblically about Santa, and how to keep your family’s focus rooted in the true hope of Christmas.Join us for a gentle, Scripture-anchored conversation designed to help you make the best decision for your home this season.

In this episode, Elizabeth reviews The Chosen Adventures, a new animated kids’ series on Amazon Prime from the creators of The Chosen. She walks through positive and negative elements, theological concerns, and how families can use the show as a springboard for discipleship. You’ll also get four simple questions to help your kids think critically and biblically about every episode they watch.

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews Zootopia 2 and walks Christian parents through three biblically grounded conversations to have with their children if they choose to see the movie. From discussing true sacrificial love, to understanding God-designed differences, to discerning which differences are strengths and which are harmful, this episode equips families to evaluate the ideas presented through a biblical worldview.

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through three biblically grounded conversations you can have with your child if you choose to take them to see Wicked for Good. From understanding truth in a postmodern storyline to discerning what is truly good and identifying biblical love, Elizabeth equips parents to use this movie as a springboard for discipleship. She also offers a bonus conversation about beauty and how Scripture shapes our understanding of what is truly beautiful.

How can Christian parents wisely navigate family gatherings when a loved one embraces LGBTQ+ identities or relationships? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers biblically grounded guidance for parents with young children, helping them teach God’s good design for gender, sexuality, marriage, and family. Learn how to model Christlike love, set healthy boundaries, answer kids’ questions with clarity and compassion, and pray faithfully through challenging dynamics.

Some Christians claim that Christmas is a pagan holiday and that believers should not celebrate it. How should we help our kids think through that claim? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through three critical thinking questions that equip kids to evaluate ideas biblically. She also explores the historical evidence surrounding the origins of Christmas and what Scripture actually teaches.Resources Mentioned:Wes Huff: Christmas isn't pegan and here's whyMike Winger: People are still making this stuff up about Christmas trees