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.
đź“– 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!
Parenting to Impress
Latest Episodes
Celebrating a Child’s Salvation Birthday
Looking for meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s salvation birthday? In this encouraging, mom-to-mom conversation, Heidi and Melanie share simple, Christ-centered ideas to help your family remember and honor the day your child chose to fol...
Letting Go of Fear in Parenting
If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to control your child’s choices, protect their future, or guarantee their faith—this episode is for you. Heidi and Melanie have an honest, grace-filled conversation about fear-based parenting, the illusi...
The Sanctification Process: Why Sin Keeps Coming Back
Why does the same sin keep showing up again, even after prayer, confession, and repentance?In this episode, Heidi and Melanie talk honestly about the sanctification process—the lifelong journey of becoming more like Jesus. Together they ...
Do I Deserve Happiness? A Biblical Look for Moms
Many moms wonder, “Do I deserve to be happy?” Or, "Is it wrong to want my children to be happy?" In this Parenting to Impress podcast episode, we unpack what Scripture says about happiness, contentment, and joy, and why seeking holiness brings ...
When It Doesn’t Go as Planned
About a year ago, Melanie and I recorded a podcast episode we didn’t know would be our last for quite some time. The break wasn’t planned, but life required it. 2025 brought confusion, heartbreak, grief, and parenting decisions that didn’t come...
