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The Gospel Shaped Family Podcast

Join Dr. Josh and Jen Mulvihill for conversations about faith and family and learn how to navigate cultural challenges with insight from God’s Word.

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13
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Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    7 Things To Do if a Child is Not Walking With Jesus (opens the original)

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    When a child you've raised in the faith walks away from Jesus, the pain can feel overwhelming. Guilt, shame, and confusion often follow—but you're not alone. In nearly every audience Josh speaks to, over 50% of parents admit to having a child not walking with the Lord. In this episode, Josh and Jen address one of the most painful questions families face: What do I do now? Drawing from Scripture and pastoral experience, they walk through seven specific, biblical actions parents can take to naviga

  2. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    5 Things Worth the Money for Your Family (opens the original)

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    When children are in the picture, the budget tightens fast. Diapers, clothes, phones, college—the expenses never stop. But not all spending is equal. In this episode, Josh and Jen share five investments they've made in their family that have genuinely paid dividends in health, relationships, and spiritual growth. From organic food and quality books to family vacations and date nights, these aren't luxuries—they're stewardship decisions that strengthen your home for the long haul. Plus, a bonus t

  3. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    7 Ways to Help Children Develop Biblical Literacy (opens the original)

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    Biblical illiteracy is a growing problem among young Christians, and the numbers are sobering. In this episode, Josh and Jen unpack what the research actually shows about Bible reading and biblical worldview, and why the two are so closely connected. They walk through seven practical, doable steps parents and grandparents can take to help children grow familiar with Scripture, from building a daily reading habit to teaching the Bible's big story of creation, rebellion, redemption, and restoratio

  4. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    How to Pray for Your Children and Grandchildren: Sherry Schumann on Building a Family Legacy of Prayer (opens the original)

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    Prayer is one of those things every parent knows matters, but it can be hard to turn that conviction into a daily habit. In this episode, Josh and Jen sit down with Sherry Schumann, author and longtime leader of the Christian Grandparenting Network, to talk honestly about what it looks like to pray for the people we love most. Sherry shares why prayer is foundational to discipling the next generation, how to pray Scripture over specific fears and struggles, and what to do when God says no or wai

  5. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Our Homeschool Plan This Year: Curriculum, Routines, and Principles for Education (opens the original)

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    Fall means one thing for homeschool families: planning. In this episode, Josh and Jen open up their own homeschool playbook, the five core principles that have guided their family through sixteen years of homeschooling, and exactly what curriculum and daily rhythm they are using this year for kids in sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth grade. From a daily routine that starts with morning jobs and Bible reading, to a literature based approach to learning, to how they are preparing their oldest two

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