Parenting to Impress
🎙️ Parenting to Impress, your go-to podcast to learn practical ways to love God and love others, and impress this on the hearts of your children. Heidi Franz, the creator of ABCJesusLovesMe, is joined by her dear friend Melanie Simpson. Two moms who have made a lot of mistakes but have found grace and truth along the way.
🧒 Join Heidi and Melanie as they dive into the world of parenting, sharing their insights, stories, and wisdom gained from their own journeys. From navigating the challenges of raising children in a modern world to finding creative ways to instill faith and values in your family, this podcast is your source of biblical and practical advice.
📖 Each episode will explore different aspects of parenting, faith, and relationships, with guest interviews, expert insights, and real-life anecdotes. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just starting your journey, Parenting to Impress is here to support you in creating a loving and godly home.
🎧 Tune in to Parenting to Impress and embark on a journey of growth, love, and faith as you seek to "impress" the values that matter most on the hearts of your children. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
How to Create Purpose This Summer
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The school year is almost over! For our kids it's a time to play, spend time with family and friends and have a different daily rhythm. But for mom…
Should Self-Help Books Be Used in Your Quiet Time?
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Congratulations! You've decided to start having a quiet time with God! You'd like to use something alongside your Bible to help guide your quiet ti…
How to Find a Church for Your Family
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Finding a church home can be challenging! In this episode Heidi and Melanie unpack the questions they would ask if they were looking for a church. …
Transform Your Life with 1% of Your Day: The Power of a Daily Quiet Time
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If you knew you could transform your life by changing how you spend 1% of your day, would you do it? While it hasn't always been easy, Melanie and…
How to Have Successful Family Vacations
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Does the idea of planning a family vacation stress you out?
Or do you enjoy fine-tuning the details of a trip?
Wherever you land on planning a fami…
Fun High, Low, Buffalo Conversations
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Heidi introduces Melanie to a fun way to jumpstart a conversation, with your family or in any situation. You'll hear both ladies share their Highs,…
Advice We've Learned Along the Way, Part 3
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In the final episode in this series, Heidi and Melanie wrap up their list of the best parenting and marriage advice they’ve learned over the years.…
Advice We've Learned Along the Way Part 2
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Heidi and Melanie continue their conversation about advice they’ve received as well as the lessons they wished they’d learned earlier in their pare…
Advice We've Learned Along the Way, Part 1
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Join Heidi and Melanie in the first episode of a 3-part series on parenting and marriage advice they’ve learned over the years. Some of it may be f…
How to Teach My Children to Pray
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One of the significant responsibilities as a mother is instilling in our children the delight of communicating with God through prayer. However, wh…
How to Pray the Scriptures for Yourself and Your Family
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We know God wants us to pray and that it's a valuable part of our walk with Him. But sometimes prayer is hard. We don't know what to say, or how to…
How to Engage Your Children in Meaningful Conversation
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Can talking to my child really enrich her vocabulary and raise her IQ? Do conversations with my child create space for connection and spiritual gr…
Welcome to the Parenting to Impress Podcast!
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In the trailer to the Parenting to Impress podcast, Heidi and Melanie introduce themselves and share the heart behind this much anticipated podcast…
Beyond the Lies: Seeking Truth and Living Abundantly
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I'm not enough. I'm a failure. I just can't get it right. Everyone else seems to know what they're doing. We wear so many hats as wives, moms, emp…