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AI isn’t the future it’s already shaping your child’s world.

From homework and learning to friendships and identity, artificial intelligence is changing how kids think, create, and relate. Whether you feel tech-savvy or not, parents can’t afford to ignore it.

In this episode, Angie sits down with pastor, technologist, and dad of three Matt Shandera to unpack the benefits, risks, and practical realities of AI and how Christian parents can guide their kids with wisdom, discernment, and faith.

You’ll learn how to explore AI together as a family, teach critical thinking, protect real relationships, and help your kids thrive in a rapidly changing world.

In this episode:

• Why parents must engage with AI now
• The opportunities and dangers for kids
• How AI affects school, work, and relationships
• What skills matter most moving forward
• Simple, practical steps to start today

Use AI as a tool not a substitute for humanity.
Because raising wise, grounded kids in today’s world is the Way of Valor.

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What would you tell your children if you weren’t sure how much time you had left?

In this powerful episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor welcomes Melanie Cox Fortune 500 CEO, speaker, and author of Five Things You Have to Know. After facing a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, Melanie began writing the most important biblical truths she wanted her children to carry into adulthood truths forged through pain, faith, and surrender.

Together, Angie and Melanie discuss:

• Why storms don’t mean God is absent
• How to pray with authority especially for your children
• Recognizing the enemy’s subtle tactics
• Finding peace and purpose in life’s hardest seasons
• Learning to live for an audience of One

Melanie also shares her powerful personal story of trauma, infertility, depression, and God’s redemptive faithfulness, offering hope to anyone walking through a wilderness season.

This episode will encourage parents, strengthen faith, and remind you that God is always at work even in the fire.

Connect with Melanie Cox

• You Have to Know - Melanie Cox
• Website: www.melaniecox.org
• Instagram: @itsmelaniecox

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What if the very thing the world calls a weakness is actually your child’s greatest strength?
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor sits down with Dr. Ed Newton, Lead Pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio and author of the new book Why Not Me?. Together, they unpack identity, discipleship, rejection, learning differences, and how parents can partner with God to raise confident, faith-filled kids in today’s culture.
Dr. Newton vulnerably shares his personal story growing up as the only child of two deaf parents, navigating learning differences, battling anxiety and depression, and ultimately discovering freedom by believing what God says about him instead of what rejection had spoken over his life.
This conversation is especially meaningful for parents who are:

• Raising kids with learning differences, ADHD, dyslexia, or autism
• Struggling to help their children believe in themselves
• Wondering how to disciple their kids without forcing faith
• Passionate about calling out God-given purpose rather than fixing “flaws”

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Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Why Not Me? by Dr. Ed Newton
• Church: Community Bible Church, San Antonio

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What is the one thing parents can’t afford to get wrong?
In this episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor is joined by her sister, educator, ministry leader, and parent coach Kelly Loftis for a powerful conversation on what truly matters most in parenting. Together, they cut through the noise, pressure, and overwhelm to focus on the vital role parents play in shaping their children’s faith and worldview.
You’ll hear why modeling an authentic relationship with Jesus matters more than outsourcing faith to church programs and how small, consistent habits can have a lifelong impact on your kids, even when you feel like you’re falling short.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why parents have the greatest spiritual influence in a child’s life
• How small, everyday habits build faith that lasts
• What to do if your child is older and seems to be drifting
• Why consistency matters more than perfection

If you’re a parent in any season tired, busy, or wondering if you’ve missed your chance this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical encouragement.
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As Christmas break stretches on and a new year approaches, many parents feel worn down frustrated by screens, messes, and constant resistance. If that’s you, you’re not failing… and you’re not alone.

In this New Year’s episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor offers hope and clarity for parents who want more than behavior management. This conversation is about formation how daily practices, expectations, and leadership shape your child’s character and the culture of your home.

The core truth of this episode is simple and powerful:
Kids can do hard things but they can’t do them alone.

When parents are willing to do hard things first, everything begins to change.

In this episode, Angie shares:

• Why most parenting struggles are formation problems, not discipline problems
• How unchallenged behaviors slowly become normalized in your home
• Why avoiding hard things now makes parenting harder later
• How perseverance, discipline, and even discomfort produce maturity—biblically and practically
• Why kids’ understanding of authority and God is deeply shaped by their parents

A Simple Goal for 2026:

Don’t overhaul everything. Start small.

Choose one goal: We are going to learn to do hard things.

Begin with yourself your spiritual health, physical health, and willingness to take responsibility. Over time, hard things become habits you love, and those habits transform your family culture.

When parents lead with courage and consistency, kids learn they can do hard things with support, purpose, and faith.

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What if the most meaningful Christmas gift you could give doesn’t come from a store? In this heartfelt episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor shares a powerful story sparked by an unexpected encounter with Johann Sebastian Bach’s music and how faithfulness, obedience, and presence can echo into eternity.

Angie invites us to reconsider how we give, reminding us that the greatest gift we can offer our loved ones is our undivided presence and the intentional acknowledgment of who God created them to be. This episode is a gentle yet profound call to slow down, see people deeply, and honor their gifts in ways that truly matter especially during the Christmas season.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• A personal story of weariness, prayer, and unexpected soul healing through Bach’s music
• The legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and what his faithfulness teaches us about obedience and impact
• Why presence not presents is the most powerful gift we can give
• Meaningful, creative gift ideas that honor people rather than accumulate “stuff”
• Why experiences and acknowledgment are remembered long after material gifts are forgotten
• A reflection on Jesus as the ultimate gift of presence
• Practical ways to honor loved ones through notes, stories, and shared memories
• A simple but powerful year-end review practice for couples and families

Year End Review Document

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In this inspiring episode, host Angie Taylor sits down with Tamela Davis, founder of The F Word and wife of New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis, to talk about the beauty of faith-filled living, raising a family grounded in purpose, and walking authentically with God in a culture obsessed with image and influence.

Tamela shares the powerful story behind The F Word, her lifestyle brand centered on Faith, Family, Food, Football, and Freedom — and how God turned a simple idea into a ministry that impacts lives. She and Angie dive deep into:

• How to live authentically without losing the call to become more like Christ
• The difference between religion and relationship with God
• What it means to steward influence with humility in a culture of fame
• The heart and intentionality behind homeschooling six children
• Why God is teaching her to see herself as worthy of the same love and grace she pours out to others

This episode is a beautiful reminder for every woman, mom, and believer that your story is for His glory and that caring for yourself is part of honoring the God who made you.

Connect with Tamela Davis:

Website: thefword.us

Instagram: Tamela Davis

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In this powerful episode of The Way of Valor, host Angie Taylor sits down with author and teacher Laurie Krieg for a courageous, hope-filled conversation about teaching kids God’s design for sex, marriage, and identity in today’s culture.

Laurie who serves alongside her husband Matt through their ministry and podcast Hole in My Heart opens up about her personal journey with same-sex attraction and how God’s love transformed her understanding of sexuality. Together, Angie and Laurie explore how parents can lead with grace, truth, and compassion while equipping their kids to navigate complex cultural messages about gender and identity.

You’ll learn:

• How to start healthy, age-appropriate conversations about sex and identity from early childhood.
• Why parents not schools or media should be the primary voices shaping their children’s understanding of sexuality.
• What it means to “anchor” your kids in the truth before culture defines it for them.
• How to respond when your child experiences same-sex attraction or gender confusion.
• Practical tools and resources to guide your parenting journey with empathy and conviction.

Featured Resources:

• Hole in My Heart Podcast by Laurie & Matt Krieg
• Laurie's new book: Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: A Gospel-Centered Approach
• Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender – Resources for Parents
• Find Laurie on instagram @laurie_krieg

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