Send us a text 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 ...

Send us a text 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 w...

Send us a text 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 id...

Send us a text 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 a...

Send us a text Anthony Freda is an accomplished educator, artist, and activist whose creative journey shaped by moral reckoning and bold shifts in perspective ultimately led him to Jesus and a renewed focus on Christian art. A tenured professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Freda has built a distinguished career as an award-winning illustrator, with work featured in major publications such as The New Yorker, Time, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. His art is s...

Send us a text In this episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor sits down with Dr. Ward Sanford biblical historian, longtime scientist, and author of the historical novel series Cry for Jerusalem. With today’s global focus on Israel and the Middle East, Dr. Sanford offers a timely and captivating look at the real first-century history that shaped Christianity, the Roman world, and the fall of Jerusalem. Drawing from decades of scientific research, deep historical study, and extensive work wi...

Send us a text In this week’s Thanksgiving episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor sits down with Hilary Paulsen, College & Career Readiness Coach at Santiam Christian School. Hilary brings a refreshing, deeply gospel-centered perspective on preparing kids for their futures one that goes far beyond checklists, deadlines, and college applications. Instead of focusing on “What are you going to do?” Hilary helps parents ask better questions: Who are you? Why are you here? What burdens you...

Send us a text In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor unpacks the hidden forces shaping today’s children and equips parents with the clarity and confidence they need to lead with purpose. For nearly 400 years, Western culture was built on a Protestant worldview where work had meaning, family was sacred, discipline was discipleship, and children were seen as image-bearers with purpose. But between the 1800s and early 1900s, new thinkers fundamentally shifted...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Way of Valor, host Angie Taylor dives into what it truly means to raise spiritual champions in today’s culture. Drawing from George Barna’s groundbreaking research in Raising Spiritual Champions, Angie breaks down what parents must know about the spiritual formation of their children and why intentionality matters more than ever. You’ll learn: Why a child’s worldview begins forming as early as 15–18 monthsThe critical window between birth and age...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Way of Valor, host Angie Taylor sits down with Leslie Begin, a passionate mom, educator, and advocate for raising children who stand strong in truth and courage. Together, they dive into the challenges parents face in today’s culture where fear, comparison, and uncertainty can so easily creep in and how to raise kids who walk boldly in faith and confidence. Leslie shares powerful insights on: How to recognize when fear is driving your parenting ...

Send us a text 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 id...

Send us a text In this powerful and honest episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor sits down with Brittney Serpell, newly appointed overseer of Loving on Purpose, to talk about the real, messy, and redemptive work of parenting. Brittney opens up about her personal journey including a deeply painful season walking with her daughter through rebellion and how God’s love, community, and conviction carried her family through it. Together, Angie and Brittney tackle topics every parent faces: The ...

Send us a text In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Way of Valor, host Angie Taylor sits down with Cathy Greer, coach, author, speaker, and cofounder of Mission Support Network Ministries, to discuss what it really means for families to walk in spiritual freedom. Cathy shares her journey as a pastor, wife to an exorcist, and ministry leader who has spent decades helping believers recognize and overcome spiritual bondage. Together, Angie and Cathy unpack how the unseen spiritual rea...

Send us a text In this powerful and practical episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor sits down with marriage and family expert Seth Dahl to unpack how the health of a home directly shapes a child’s faith, confidence, and future. Angie and Seth share years of insight from both education and ministry, revealing why even the best Christian schools and churches can’t undo what happens in a dysfunctional home; and how parents can begin to change that starting today. You’ll learn: Why fami...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Way of Valor, host Angie Taylor welcomes longtime friend and influencer Elizabeth Marcelena for a raw conversation about faith, boldness, and living authentically in a noisy digital world. Elizabeth shares how a tragic moment in the Christian community prompted her to take a courageous step—publicly aligning her platform with her faith in Jesus Christ. Together, Angie and Elizabeth unpack: The fears and risks of boldly proclaiming your faith onli...

Send us a text As a parent, choosing the right school for your child can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s world where public schools, Christian schools, classical models, micro-schools, and homeschooling are all on the table. But for Christian families, the decision isn’t just about academics or convenience, it’s about faith, values, safety, and long-term impact. In this episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor unpacks the real questions Christian parents are wrestling with: Can my c...

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of The Way of Valor, Angie Taylor opens up about her personal battle with crippling anxiety attacks that nearly destroyed her health, her marriage, and her ability to parent. She vulnerably shares the roots of her fear, how it impacted every area of her life, and the transformative steps she took to find freedom. Through faith, scripture, intentional choices, and practical daily habits, Angie discovered a path out of fear and into peace. In this episod...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, Angie challenges the modern push to accelerate education at the expense of connection, character, and faith. While AI is rapidly reshaping the educational landscape, we must ask—what are we losing in the process? You’ll discover: Why the #1 use of ChatGPT last year was for relationship—not academicsThe real cost of rushing kids through contentThe 3 sacred things we lose when we outsource formation to machinesHow to anchor your child in faith, truth, an...

Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Angie Taylor interviews Lyle Wells, a seasoned leader and author, discussing his insights on leadership, parenting, and the principles that make someone easy to follow. Lyle shares his journey, the inspiration behind his book 'Easy to Follow', and emphasizes the importance of clarity, compassion, and discipline in both leadership and parenting. He provides practical advice on setting expectations, giving feedback, and navigating the challenges of ...

Send us a text In this episode of The Way of Valor, host Angie Taylor welcomes Amy Ford, co-founder and president of Embrace Grace, a nonprofit transforming how churches support single and pregnant mothers. Amy shares her powerful personal story of facing an unexpected pregnancy at 19 and how that experience inspired her to launch a movement that equips churches to become safe, supportive communities for women navigating unplanned pregnancies. Key themes include the importance of open convers...