Not A Bad Parent
Not a Bad Parent is a living-room conversation about parenting with the two most valuable tools we’ve been given by God: the Bible and His Holy Spirit living inside us.
Hosted by Jonathan and Rachael—parents for 14 years and still learning—this podcast is about raising kids with confidence, humility, and trust in God’s leading. Each month, we sit down with other parents (and sometimes grandparents or kids) to talk honestly about the messy, awkward, surprising parts of parenting. No topic is off limits.
Whether you’re Bible-based or just doing your best to figure it out, you’ll find practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder: you’re not perfect, you’re not alone, and you’re not a bad parent.
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Parenting can make even the best parents feel like they’re failing.
In this episode of Not A Bad Parent, Jonathan and Rachael sit down with Pastor Daryl and Tracy Black to talk about Bible-based, Spirit-led parenting and how the Holy Spirit guides us in the moments when parenting feels overwhelming.
Through honest stories and practical wisdom, they explore how to raise kids who love God, how to handle the pressure of “getting it right,” and why faithfulness matters more than perfection.
Because the truth is… you’re probably not a bad parent — you’re just doing one of the hardest jobs in the world.
Timestamps:
00:24 - The Pressure of Parenting is Supposed to Last
06:20 - Standards + Space
15:33 - Routines Reduce Anxiety
19:39 - Spirit-Led Parenting Requires Supernatural Help
30:11 - Anxiety, Overthinking, and Sleep
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
https://www.instagram.com/mrdarylblack/
https://www.instagram.com/tracy7black/
Daryl's Book 👉 https://a.co/d/05svnSUA
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/
https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/