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Foundation Worldview Podcast
Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as we seek to answer your questions to equip you to help the kids that God has placed in your care to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter so that they can understand the truth of the Christian worldview.
Episodes
Foundation Worldview PodcastLoving God Above All Else: How to Explain It to Your Kids
A parent writes that their kids struggle with the idea that we are to love God above all else, even family. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Talk to Kids About Sexual Brokenness in Your Family
A listener's single sister-in-law is pregnant through no decision of her own, and their young kids already know where babies come from. How do you explain a…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhat Is Standpoint Epistemology? A Biblical Response for Parents
Can someone without children give sound guidance to parents? A listener asked Elizabeth Urbanowicz this question directly, and in this episode she answers it…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Talk to Kids About Witchcraft Without Scaring Them
A mom of a six- and four-year-old asks: how do I help my girls understand why witchcraft is wrong without scaring them? Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers with an…
Foundation Worldview PodcastDark Halloween Decorations: How to Guide Your Kids Biblically
Halloween decorations have gotten a lot darker over the past few years, with more blood and gore and more focus on death and the occult. One parent wrote in…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Explain Depression and Anxiety to Kids: A Biblical Approach
A listener writes in: her husband is taking a leave of absence from work while he begins treatment for anxiety and depression, and she wants to know how to…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Explain the Trinity to Your Kids (Even at Age 3)
How do you explain the Trinity to a child when you can barely wrap your own mind around it? When a four-year-old asks what the difference is between God and…
Foundation Worldview PodcastMom Rage Videos: The Truth Behind This Trend
Social media has been flooded recently with videos of mothers filming themselves losing control with their children, along with content framed as satire in…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Teach Kids Responsibility Without Constant Battles
Why do kids have to do chores, practice piano, or brush their teeth when they don't feel like it? Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through the biblical reason…
Foundation Worldview PodcastTattoos and the Bible: What to Teach Your Kids
Tattoos are becoming more common among Christians, so how should we think about them, and how do we help our kids think about them biblically? There is only…
Foundation Worldview PodcastMean Friends: How Do You Deal With Them?
Your child has a friend who causes drama, whines when things don't go their way, and never seems to be disciplined at home. Do you allow the friendship to…
Foundation Worldview PodcastNudity in Fine Art: How to Talk to Your Kids (By Age)
You've taught your children "stop, run, tell" when a bad picture appears. But what happens when the nudity is in a Renaissance painting at a museum, or in a…
Foundation Worldview PodcastMy Daughter Thinks She's Overweight: A Biblical Response to Body Image
A mom writes in: her 10-year-old daughter compared weights with classmates and now says she's "so fat," though she's at a perfectly healthy weight. In this…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhat to Do When Your Child Argues About Everything (Even the Bible)
What do you do when your child loves to argue, especially about the Bible? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a parent whose 12-year-old insists…
Foundation Worldview PodcastLittle House on the Prairie (Netflix) Review: What Parents Should Know
The new Netflix "Little House on the Prairie" series has arrived, and Christian parents are asking whether it's a good fit for their families. In this episode…
Foundation Worldview PodcastMoana: A Biblical Worldview Movie Review for Families
Disney's live-action Moana is in theaters, and it offers Christian families more than a decision about ticket prices. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz…
Foundation Worldview PodcastShould Christians Use Montessori Schools?
Is Montessori a good fit for a Christian family? If you're weighing a Montessori school against a Christian one, this episode gives you a careful, fair place…
Foundation Worldview PodcastTeaching Kids When to Obey Authority and When Not To
How do you teach kids to honor authority while also recognizing when an adult is asking them to do something wrong? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz takes…
Foundation Worldview PodcastToy Story 5: What Christian Parents Need to Know Before Watching
Should you take your kids to Toy Story 5, and what should you talk about afterward? In this biblical worldview movie review, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhen Should Kids Take Communion? The 4 Questions Parents Miss
At what age is a child ready to participate in the Lord's Supper? And what questions should parents even be asking to find out? In this episode, Elizabeth…
Foundation Worldview PodcastAre Frozen Embryos Less Human? Answering a Common Pro-Choice Argument
You and your daughter hear a pro-choice argument that catches you off guard: if a building were on fire and you could only save the newborns in the nursery or…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Talk to Your Kids About Hell When a Parent Doesn't Believe
When a nine-year-old asks whether his agnostic dad is going to hell, how do you answer honestly without making him afraid of God? In this episode, Elizabeth…
Foundation Worldview PodcastIs My Child Gay? How to Tell Friendship From Romantic Feelings
Your nine-year-old says another girl on her soccer team is pretty, and now she's worried she might be gay. How do you respond? In this episode, Elizabeth…
Foundation Worldview PodcastIs 'What a Beautiful Name' Biblical? An Honest Worship Song Review
Are popular Christian worship songs actually biblical? On this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz tackles a question we receive…
Foundation Worldview PodcastGood Secrets, Bad Secrets: The Sex Talk Most Parents Skip
How do you teach a young child that sex is private and special without making them feel ashamed of it, and without accidentally training them to keep secrets…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Show Your Kids Jesus in Every Old Testament Story
How do you help your kids see Jesus in every Old Testament story? Most children hear the Bible as a stack of disconnected accounts — Noah's ark over here…
Foundation Worldview PodcastAnimal Farm Movie Review for Families
Thinking of taking your kids to see the new Animal Farm movie? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks Christian parents through the film's plot, positive…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhat's the Difference Between Christians and Seventh-Day Adventists?
What do Seventh-Day Adventists actually believe, and how do those beliefs line up with historic Christianity? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks…
Foundation Worldview PodcastMy 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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastCan Your Kids Explain the Gospel?
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastTalking with Your Kids About Suicide: A Gospel-Centered Framework
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastSuper Mario Galaxy Movie Review for Families
Should Christian parents take their kids to see the Super Mario Galaxy movie? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the film for families, highlights…
Foundation Worldview PodcastMy Child Has to Win. What Should I Do?
What does the Bible say about competition and competitiveness in children? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how sports, games, and competition…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHoppers Movie Review for Families
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the new Pixar film Hoppers. While the movie contains engaging storytelling…
Foundation Worldview PodcastMy Child Thinks God Isn’t Listening to His Prayers. What Should I Say?
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhat Should I Do When My Child Is Crushed by Their Sin?
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…
Foundation Worldview Podcast“6 7” and Cultural Catchphrases: How Should Christians Respond?
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhat If I’m Not Elect? Explaining Election to Kids Without Fear
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHelping Your Child Understand That Love Is a Choice, Not Just a Feeling
What should you do when your child says she doesn’t love anyone but you, and doesn’t want to lie by saying it? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz helps…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Help Your Child Through Hard Circumstances
What do you say when your child is hurting over something that can’t be changed? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz…
Foundation Worldview PodcastTeaching Kids How to Respond to Sin Biblically
What should you do when your young child starts pointing out inappropriate or sinful behavior in public? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhen Good Things Become Idols: Teaching Kids Moderation Without Shame
What do you do when your kids constantly ask for sugar, and you don’t want to swing between indulgence and restriction? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz…
Foundation Worldview PodcastKPop Demon Hunters Movie Review for Families
KPop Demon Hunters has become unexpectedly popular—even among Christian families. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a thoughtful…
Foundation Worldview PodcastTeaching Kids to Think Carefully About Words
Words shape how our children think. In this episode, we explore how to biblically teach kids to think carefully about words—using basketball, baseball, and…
Foundation Worldview PodcastFurry Culture and Kids: A Biblical Perspective on Identity and Play
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastAddressing Sin Patterns in Children
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastDavid: A Biblical Worldview Movie Review for Families
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHelping Children Overcome Irrational Fears and Anxiety
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastNavigating Santa at Christmas: A Biblical Parenting Conversation
Every Christmas, Christian parents face the same question: How should we handle Santa? In today’s episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz takes a thoughtful, biblical…
Foundation Worldview PodcastThe Chosen Adventures: A Biblical Worldview Review for Families
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastZootopia 2 - A Biblical Worldview Movie Review for Families
In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews Zootopia 2 and walks Christian parents through three biblically grounded conversations to have with their…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWicked: For Good - A Biblical Worldview Movie Review for Families
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastNavigating Family Gatherings When Gender Confusion Is Present
How can Christian parents wisely navigate family gatherings when a loved one embraces LGBTQ+ identities or relationships? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz…
Foundation Worldview PodcastShould Christians Celebrate Christmas? Sorting Fact from Fiction
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…
Foundation Worldview PodcastNavigating Family Relationships After Deconstruction
What do you do when those you love—siblings, family members, or close friends—walk away from biblical truth and embrace a progressive form of Christianity? In…
Foundation Worldview PodcastHow to Biblically Discipline Whining in Young Children
Whining might seem like just another annoying childhood habit, but Scripture shows it’s actually a heart issue rooted in coveting and ingratitude. In this…
Foundation Worldview PodcastWhen Family Doesn't Support Your Screen Time Boundaries
What should you do when extended family, or even your spouse, doesn’t share your convictions about screen time? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz addresses…
Foundation Worldview PodcastYour Child Brought Home a Questionable Book… What Should You Do?
Your child brings home a library book that just doesn’t sit right. Should you toss it aside or use it as a teachable moment? Elizabeth Urbanowicz helps parents…
Foundation Worldview PodcastAre You Teaching Your Kids the Wrong View of Food?
In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how Christian parents can train their children to think biblically about food. She shares four key biblical…
Foundation Worldview PodcastShould Christians Participate in Halloween?
Halloween often raises questions for Christian parents: Is it harmless fun or something we should avoid altogether? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz…