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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 Pixar's "toy meets tech" story, where 8-year-old Bonnie gets a tablet and slowly drifts from imaginative play, real friendship, and even the people right in front of her. It's a fun film with surprising depth, and it opens the door to real conversations with your children.

In this episode:

1. Why do humans long for friendship, and what does Genesis reveal about it?
2. What makes in-person friendship different from online friendship?
3. Why is imaginative play so good for children?
4. How can technology isolate us, even from the people in the same room?
5. Where do we see true love modeled in the film, and how does it echo the gospel?

Plus two bonus questions about what the movie's wedding scene gets backward, and the beautiful symbolism behind a Christian wedding ceremony.

Whether or not you choose to see the film, you'll walk away with seven biblically grounded questions to help your kids think critically and biblically about screens, friendship, and what they were made for.

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 Urbanowicz works through four biblical questions that can help you think through this as a family. Should a child be baptized first? Does the age matter? If so, why? And how can parents include younger children in the rhythm of communion even before they take the elements themselves?

If you have been wondering how to handle this question in your own home, this episode gives you a framework to start.

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 the frozen embryos in the freezer, everyone would save the newborns, so embryos must not be as valuable. How do you respond?

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz uses that exact argument to teach a simple, repeatable way to evaluate any objection that gives you pause. You'll learn how to:

1. Pin down what an argument is really claiming, premise by premise.
2. Pressure-test each premise to see whether it actually holds up.
3. Respond wisely, with disarming questions that open a real conversation instead of a debate.

You'll also hear why the gut instinct that an embryo is "less human" than a born baby falls apart under examination, and how a single well-placed question can expose the hidden flaw in the burning-building scenario. It is a conversation that will sharpen your own thinking and give you the tools to train your children to do the same.

Resources mentioned: What Is Truth? (a picture book for ages 4 to 7) and the Careful Thinking curriculum (ages 10 and up), both available at foundationworldview.com.

Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it at foundationworldview.com/podcast.

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 Urbanowicz walks parents through a Scripture-anchored way to respond: starting with what the Bible says rather than your own opinion, and giving children the fuller picture of who needs rescue, what God has done in Christ, and how deeply God desires the salvation of the very person they're worried about. Along the way, she offers practical encouragement for loving and praying for an unbelieving spouse, and for helping a child reflect Christ at home without carrying a weight that was never theirs to bear.

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 Urbanowicz works through a real parent's question and gives Christian families three biblical truths to teach their kids:

1. We are all drawn to beauty by design, because God Himself is the source of all beauty.
2. It is natural to be drawn to people of the same sex we want to be like, not be with.
3. Even a child who grows up experiencing same-sex attraction can still honor God in that struggle.

Along the way, Elizabeth shares stories from her own middle school years and a single profound question from a friend in apologetics that reframes the conversation entirely.

Are popular Christian worship songs actually biblical? On this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz tackles a question we receive often from parents: how do we teach our kids to think critically about Christian music without raising a generation of cynics?

Elizabeth begins with an important caveat about pursuing discernment with humility rather than pride, then walks through a simple framework parents can use at home. She introduces three categories every Christian worship song tends to fall into and models the evaluation process by going line by line through Hillsong's "What a Beautiful Name," comparing each verse and chorus against passages from John 1, Romans 1, Hebrews 1, Philippians 2, Acts 17, and Romans 8.

Along the way, Elizabeth touches on songs by MercyMe, Jesus Culture, and Michael W. Smith, and closes with two diagnostic questions every Christian parent can ask the next time a worship song comes on in the car. Whether you're trying to choose songs for family worship, evaluate what your kids are hearing at youth group, or simply build a stronger habit of biblical discernment in your home, this episode gives you a practical place to start.

If you'd like to equip your children to read, interpret, and apply Scripture on their own (the foundation that makes biblical evaluation of anything possible), check out the Foundation Worldview Studying the Bible curriculum at foundationworldview.com.

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 from you, which is the exact tactic abusers count on?

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through a simple framework Christian parents can use with kids as young as four: the difference between good secrets (protecting something valuable) and bad secrets (trying to cover up sin). She also shares the single rule every parent should teach their child about secrets, and how to respond when your child confesses something hard so they keep coming back to you.

If you're looking for help starting the basic sex conversations with your young child, Foundation Worldview's "The Talk"...Made Easy is a three-video resource that walks parents through anatomy, the mechanics of sex, and reproduction. You can find it at foundationworldview.com.

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, David and Goliath over there, Jesus somewhere in the New Testament. But the Bible is one cohesive story, and every chapter of the Old Testament is pointing toward Christ.

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through a simple framework parents can use at home:

- How to tell the Bible's story as one connected whole, broken into 16 memorable time periods from creation to the return of Jesus

- Four Old Testament passages that point directly to Christ — Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:3, the Passover lamb in Exodus 12, and Moses's promise of a coming prophet in Deuteronomy 18

- A daily reading habit that anchors every passage your family encounters in the Bible's bigger story

If this episode is helpful, our Studying the Bible curriculum walks families through the full method Elizabeth modeled here — the Bible timeline, the Old Testament clues that point to Jesus, and the basic skills kids need to read, interpret, and apply Scripture for themselves. You can find it at foundationworldview.com/studying-the-bible.

Submit a question for a future episode: foundationworldview.com/podcast

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 and negative elements, and four biblical worldview questions to discuss with your kids before or after watching.

Resource mention:

Helping Your Child Understand That Love Is a Choice, Not Just a Feeling

What do Seventh-Day Adventists actually believe, and how do those beliefs line up with historic Christianity? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through what Seventh-Day Adventists teach, where those teachings align with the Christian faith, and where they depart from it.

She begins with a simple three-step method any parent can use to research a belief system different from their own — a method that works whether the belief in question is another Christian denomination, a sect, a cult, or another religion entirely. From there, she covers the origin of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the Great Disappointment of 1844, the role of Ellen G. White in shaping its early teachings, and four key doctrinal differences worth understanding: the investigative judgment, Sabbath-keeping, annihilationism, and soul sleep.

Whether you have friends or family members who are Seventh-Day Adventists, or you simply want to help your children think clearly and lovingly about denominational differences, this episode offers a clear, biblical, and practical starting point.

Resource mentioned in this episode: From Sabbath to Lord's Day by D. A. Carson.

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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 child
• The 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 Scripture

• What Christians agree on—and where they may disagree

• Why God’s goodness and justice matter in this conversation

• The clear biblical promise that those who seek the Lord will find Him

• How to give your child confidence and peace rather than fear

The doctrine of election is not meant to lead to tears. It is meant to lead to trust.

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 parents guide young children to understand that love isn’t just a feeling, but a choice rooted in Scripture. You’ll learn how to respond wisely, avoid forcing empty words, and begin teaching a biblical understanding of love that will grow with your child over time.

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 answers a heartfelt question from a parent whose six-year-old daughter feels lonely as an only child. While Scripture like Isaiah 41:10 offers comfort, this episode explores a more robust, biblical framework for walking children through suffering, disappointment, and unmet longings.

Elizabeth shares five practical, Scripture-rooted steps parents can use to help their children process pain without minimizing it—teaching them to trust God, grow in gratitude, and love others even in hard circumstances. While this episode focuses on loneliness, the principles apply to many forms of childhood suffering.

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, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a simple, biblical framework for helping kids recognize sin without developing pride or a sense of superiority. Learn how to guide children, especially ages 3–8, to discern God’s good design, remember biblical truth, and respond with kindness and humility.

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 shares a simple, biblical framework to help parents guide children when good things begin to take too important a place. Using sugar and media as examples, you’ll learn how to teach gratitude, set wise boundaries, and help your kids recognize when something good is drifting toward idolatry.

KPop Demon Hunters has become unexpectedly popular—even among Christian families. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a thoughtful, spoiler-filled review of the movie and offers four biblically grounded conversations to help kids think critically about spiritual warfare, identity, love, and salvation. If your child is encountering this movie, or feeling pressure to, this episode will equip you to guide them with clarity and biblical truth.

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 everyday language to help them discern meaning, truth, and cultural distortion through a biblical worldview.

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 Haidt
• Let 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 why
• Mike Winger: People are still making this stuff up about Christmas trees

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 this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers wisdom for helping your children navigate these relationships without fear. Discover how to love family members who have deconstructed their faith, model gospel-centered compassion, and equip your kids to discern truth from error through a biblical lens.

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 episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks how parents can lovingly train their children to turn from whining to gratitude, addressing both the heart and the behavior. Learn how to pray for your child’s heart, train them in thankfulness, and model repentance when you fall short yourself.

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 one of the most common struggles parents face: maintaining healthy tech boundaries when others around you don’t. Learn practical, biblically grounded wisdom for balancing grace and conviction with loved ones, plus how to navigate disagreements with your spouse in a way that honors God and protects your children.

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 discern between personal preferences and true biblical concerns, showing how to guide children in thinking biblically about the books they read — even when the content feels questionable.

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how Christian parents can train their children to think biblically about food. She shares four key biblical principles—God designed us to need food, food is a good gift, food can be abused, and food has been affected by the fall—along with practical examples from her own upbringing. Discover simple, grace-filled ways to help your kids develop a healthy and God-honoring relationship with food.

Halloween often raises questions for Christian parents: Is it harmless fun or something we should avoid altogether? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores three biblical categories—commands, principles, and matters of conscience—to help families think wisely about trick-or-treating, costumes, and whether or not to participate.

What should we do when our children don’t like or struggle to accept a biblical teaching? In this episode, Elizabeth walks through a real-life question from a parent of a preteen who loves animals and wrestles with the idea that humans have greater value. Together, we explore four practical steps parents can take when their kids push back against or wrestle with biblical truth—steps that help us guide them with patience, compassion, and confidence in God’s Word.

How do we guide our kids when they’ve been hurt by something someone else has said? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares five biblical questions to help both parents and children process hurtful words. You’ll learn how to discern truth from misunderstanding, anchor hearts in God’s Word, and respond with forgiveness and grace.

A sober, Scripture-anchored guide for parents: how to talk with your kids about Charlie Kirk’s assassination and how to form children who love the truth, resist fear, and are not ashamed of the gospel.

In this episode, Elizabeth reviews the new children’s movie Light of the World. She shares strengths, weaknesses, and age considerations, then provides parents with practical conversation starters and Scripture passages to use if they choose to see the movie with their children. Discover how to help your kids evaluate the film’s message through the lens of God’s Word and point them to the truth of the gospel.

In today’s episode, Elizabeth answers a parent’s question: “My son asks nonstop for new toys—how do I gently fight against consumerism as a parent?” Together we’ll explore how to get to the root issue of coveting, set healthy boundaries around wants, and intentionally cultivate gratitude in our children. Learn practical strategies and biblical truths that will help your family grow in contentment and joy in Christ rather than in things.

Is your heart burdened by the age-and-stage model in many churches that separates families instead of uniting them? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares five biblical and practical steps for approaching church leaders with humility, wisdom, and a willingness to be part of the change. Whether you’re longing for a family ministry or simply desire to see more life-on-life discipleship in your church, this episode equips you with principles that honor church leadership and foster true community.

Does your child get scared or overwhelmed by age-appropriate movies, shows, or audiobooks? In this episode, Elizabeth shares practical strategies and biblical wisdom for walking with highly sensitive children. Instead of trying to “toughen them up,” we’ll explore how to guide our kids toward loving God and others through the media they encounter. From Scripture memory to small, practical steps for engaging with stories, you’ll be equipped to help your child trust God in moments of fear.

Resources Mention:- Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design (Elizabeth’s upcoming book) - https://godsgooddesign.com- 6 Week Study Guide

How can you explain “You shall not commit adultery” to your children in a way that’s truthful, biblical, and age-appropriate? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares practical ways to address this commandment—whether or not your kids understand what sex is—and how to connect God’s command to His goodness and faithfulness.