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Townsend Institute Podcast Series

063 | Dr. John Townsend: Parenting

09 Oct 2025

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Grasping for straws on parenting tips that actually work in real situations?You're in luck! In this episode of TIPS, Ashlie and Gilbert welcome back Dr. John Townsend—psychologist, New York Times bestselling author of the Boundaries series, and founder of the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. Dr. Townsend shares: His Biblically-rooted formula and the need for balance: Grace + Truth + Time Why "working yourself out of a job" is the ultimate parenting goal The biggest misconceptions about loving boundaries How to adjust discipline as kids grow from defiant toddlers to independence-seeking teensWhether you're dealing with tantrums, testing, or teenage rebellion, you'll walk away with practical, research-backed strategies rooted in both Scripture and psychology. Let's get started!Perfect for: Christian parents, family ministry leaders, educators, anyone raising kids ages 2-18.-------Upcoming Townsend Institute Live Info Night!!Wednesday October 15, 5:00pm PSTRegister at ⁠cui.edu/townsend⁠-------The Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine offers fully accredited online graduate degrees and professional certificates in three content areas: Organizational Leadership, Executive Coaching and Consulting, and Counseling. Experience transformational education that operates at the crossroads of competence, character, and connection through the Townsend Institute’s life-changing counseling and leadership programs. To find out more, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cui.edu/townsend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoying the podcast? We want your input! Please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any feedback or ideas you have on topics or guests you would like to learn from!-------Episode music is "Psalm 1 (That Man)" featuring Tommy Walker, Ben Lange, & Kip Fox, produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Songwriter Initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of The Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine.

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