The Walk Family Podcast
The Walk Family Podcast is a show focused on biblical parenting (what the Bible says about parenting) and reaches all stages of life. Whether you are a new or experienced parent, we all make mistakes and wrestle through what being a godly mom or dad looks like in daily life. This podcast provides hope and encouragement through the Bible's teaching about being the parent God desires you to be.
Episodes
88 episodes
Laughter and Love in Life's Toughest Times
What happens when life's storms feel unrelenting, but hope and humor shine through? Our episode today features Terry, whose journey from the ICU to battling cancer is a testament to resilience powered by faith. Raised on the South Side of Chica...
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Episode 88
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50:18
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Overcoming Despair While Raising Kids
What happens when the children we love and nurture veer off the path we envisioned for them? Join us this episode as Tony and I confront the emotional challenges of parenting, alongside our insightful guests. We share personal stories about the...
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Episode 87
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30:08
Journey Through Challenges to Spiritual Growth
This episode dives deep into the complex realities of spiritual dryness, exploring how life’s challenges can lead us to feel disconnected from God. Tony and Laura share personal experiences, practical strategies, and biblical wisdom to support ...
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Episode 86
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24:24
Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Porn Addiction Through Faith and Psychology with Jake Kastleman
Could an addiction that starts from curiosity lead to a profound spiritual transformation? Join us as Jake Kastleman, the founder of No More Desire, opens up about his journey overcoming pornography addiction, beginning as a teenager in a home ...
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Episode 87
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48:47
Christine Handy: From Despair to Hope - A Journey of Faith, Community, and Transformation
Hope and resilience shine through as Christine shares her harrowing experience with breast cancer, revealing how despair can lead to unexpected growth and purpose. Her story emphasizes the importance of community support and faith in overcoming...
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Episode 85
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40:28
Finding Strength in Marital Despair
Marriage can often feel like a rollercoaster of highs and lows, where disappointment and despair loom large, but there is hope. Tony and Laura explore their personal trials, share profound insights from experience, and highlight the significanc...
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Episode 84
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29:15
Embracing Adoption: Ashlee Cryderman's Journey of Love, Resilience, and Faith
This episode illuminates the journey of single motherhood and adoption through Ashlee Cryderman's eyes, highlighting the struggles and joys she encountered along the way. From overcoming health challenges to embracing faith in fostering, Ashlee...
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Episode 83
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33:13
Fathering the First- Navigating Apathy
This week, Tony enters into a dark realm of raising newborns: apathy. Dads sometimes, if not often, find themselves feeling a level of purposeless or even apathy towards their newborn. If you are new to being a parent...
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Episode 82
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22:22
Fathering the First- Navigating Nighttime Shifts
This week's episode, Tony discusses different ways couple can endure the grind of nighttime with a newborn. We all know babies don't often sleep through the night during the newborn stage. However, does that mean the mother has to...
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Episode 81
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19:26
Fathering the First- Protecting Our Little Ones
In this week's episode Tony takes on the hard discussion of SIDS. He explains not only what SIDS is and the effects it has on the family dynamic, but targets bringing awareness of the topic to dads along with providing them with t...
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Episode 80
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18:06
Fathering the First- Navigating Sleepless Nights
In today's episode, Tony discusses the struggles new parents go through with sleepless nights. He shares he and Laura's experiences, strategies and tips to help get through the daunting task of nighttime care for a newborn t...
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Episode 79
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21:31
Fathering the First- Calming the Storm
In this weeks episode, Tony tackles the challenging circumstance of colic. Sometimes, there is nothing you can do to console your crying baby, and you feel helpless and frustrated. Tony helps new dads navigate different strategies...
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Episode 78
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23:34
Fathering the First- Postpartum Depression
This week's episode includes a heartfelt discussion about postpartum depression. Tony walks through some do's and don't for dad's who may see their bride go through this dark and challenging experience of parenthood. Attached belo...
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Episode 77
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20:56
Fathering the First- Untangling Tongue Tie
This week's episode Tony discusses his personal experiences with children having Tongue Tie. As parent, especially moms who choose to tackle breastfeeding, the infamous tongue tie can play a huge factor on the physical and m...
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Episode 76
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13:17
Fathering the First- Nurturing the Newborn
Imagine, for a moment, the serene image of a mother nursing her baby—only to have the peace interrupted by latch issues and the sharp sting of nipple pain. That's where I, Tony Smith, come in with my ukulele and a head full of science, ready to...
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Episode 75
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20:53
Fathering the First- Navigating Meconium
This episode is all about getting dirty! Tony discusses the concept of Meconium (the first bowel movement of a newborn). In Navigating Meconium you will find some misconceptions about meconium and how it can affect ...
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Episode 74
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18:30
Fathering the First- The Power of Skin to Skin: A Dad's Guide to Bonding with the Baby
In this episode Tony walks through the value of doing Skin to Skin as a dad with your child shortly after delivery. Skin to Skin is somewhat of a taboo topic in different places in Western culture. Tony shares some tips and research on how the ...
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Episode 73
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18:30
Fathering the First- Cutting the Cord: Understanding Delayed Cord Clamping from a Dad's Perspective
This week Tony breaks down what Delayed Cord Clamping is and how it can be used to benefit your newborn immediately after delivery. As a dad, there can be an immense amount of pride in cutting the cord, but there are also so...
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Episode 72
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16:32
Fathering the First- Dollars and Diapers
In this episode of the Fathering the First Series, Tony discusses the importance of budgeting as you prepare to welcome a new baby into your life. There is a huge market for baby "things" and...
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Episode 71
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23:35
Fathering the First- From the Delivery Room
In this episode of Fathering the First Tony explores his experience of the delivery room in the hopes to provide some guidance to new, expectant fathers. He shares the emotions behind witnessing your first child's b...
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Episode 70
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24:12
Fathering the First- Epidural
This episode includes Tony's experience with watching and learning from Laura receiving epidurals for two of their three children. He explains to dads what epidurals are, their cost, what they do and that it isn't always for every...
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Episode 69
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12:29
Fathering the First- Hospital Bag
Welcome! Today's episode includes Tony sharing his top 5 essential things that are a MUST to pack in your hospital bag when expecting your first kid. These things are often overlooked and aren't typically thought of as a "n...
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Episode 68
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14:40
Fathering the First- Doula
Welcome to our new series, Fathering the First. Throughout this series, Tony navigates a wide variety of topics he has learned over the years when expecting children. The goal is to provide new dads and expecting mo...
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Episode 67
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18:04
Faithful Journeys: Navigating Adoption, Perseverance and Family with Somer Colbert
In this episode, Tony and Laura get into the heart of adoption and raising kids with Somer Colbert. On paper, child rearing and adoption sound like a noble calling. However, those endeavors don't come without its challenges and a need to persev...
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Episode 66
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53:28
