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Suzanne Phillips

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📖 Biblical + research-informed parenting
🔥 Helping you navigate culture with clarity + confidence
💡 Coaching, tools + support for every age and stage

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There comes a point in parenting where you realize…

This isn’t just about getting through the day.
It’s about shaping a life.
A family.
A legacy.

And most parents are trying to do that
without clarity, without support,
and without a framework that actually holds up
in today’s culture.

That’s why Beacon Parent exists.

Not just to give information—
but to give direction.

Not just to react to culture—
but to help you lead your family through it
with wisdom, confidence, and conviction.

You were never meant to figure this out alone.
And your influence matters more than you think.

If you’re ready to parent with intention
and build something that lasts…

Comment IGNITE and we’ll keep you in the loop
with resources, tools, and next steps to help you lead your family well.

Let’s raise a generation that knows truth
and lives it out. by @beacon_parent

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Parenting with purpose starts with equipping yourself with biblical truth and wisdom. 🙌

🌟 At Beacon Parent, we believe raising children impacts generations to to come and isn’t just about teaching—it’s about training.

💡 Our mission is to ignite a movement of awakened parents who live out God’s design for the family. We do this by equipping, discipling, and supporting parents, pastors, and families through intentional community, practical resources, and faith-driven guidance amidst a chaotic culture.

✨ Our vision? To see regeneration, restoration and revival in and through the institution of family.

👀 Ready to become a beacon parent?
📲 Follow @Beacon_Parent and tag a friend who needs this!

#BiblicalParenting #FaithOverCulture #BeaconParent #DiscipleshipAtHome #FamilyValues #ParentingAdvice #ParentingLife #ParentingWithPurpose #TrainUpAChild #seedsoftomorrow by @beacon_parent

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2 years ago

Announcing THINQ Media’s newest podcast . . .

The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips.

Parenting is no joke! Through her national ministry Beacon Parent, Suzanne Phillips has spent years coaching parents to connect the dots between faith, family, freedom, and their child’s future.

Because informed parents make informed decisions. And let’s face it, ages 0-25 are called “the formative years” for a reason. Your children are being shaped. What goes in will come out!

Tune in to The InFormed Parent and get equipped to parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy.

Check out the first 3 episodes TODAY on Spotify, THINQ Media, and soon on Apple. Watch for a new episode to post weekly, and be sure to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review. taken in Nashville, Tennessee by @beacon_parent

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3 years ago

Words That Build, Not Break

The words we repeat shape the way our children see themselves. When we avoid labels like "always" and "never," we leave room for growth, grace, and the truth that mistakes don't define who they are.

As parents, we're called to speak with wisdom and love, reflecting the way God speaks to us. Choose words that correct with grace, encourage growth, and point your child toward their identity in Christ.

#BeaconParent #ChristianParenting #BiblicalParenting #ParentingWithPurpose #IntentionalParenting #SpeakLife #RaiseDisciples #FaithAtHome #ParentingWisdom #GospelCenteredParenting by @beacon_parent

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One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the confidence that honesty won’t cost them our love.

That doesn’t mean every choice is acceptable or every conversation is easy. It means that our relationship remains a safe place for truth, correction, questions, and growth.

The words we choose in difficult moments can shape whether our children come back to us the next time.

Share this with a parent who’s building that kind of home 🙌🏼 by @beacon_parent

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2 days ago

In a world where everyone has an opinion about parenting: trust that the God who made the world (which includes your child!) believes in you to handle the gift of parenting He has assigned to you.

“Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬ ‭CSB‬‬ by @beacon_parent

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The words we speak matter. Not just in what we say to our children, but in what we speak over our homes, our circumstances, and the world around us.

In a culture filled with fear, confusion, and competing messages, our children are listening. They’re learning how to understand the world through the language we give them.

Are we speaking fear or faith? Confusion or truth? Death or life?

As parents, we have the beautiful responsibility of helping our children navigate hard questions, unfamiliar beliefs, and difficult things they encounter with wisdom rooted in God’s Word.

We don’t have to ignore what’s happening in the world or respond to everything with fear. We can acknowledge what’s difficult, invite questions, and give our children language to recognize truth, stand firm in their identity in Christ, and respond with courage and compassion.

Biblical parenting isn’t just about protecting our children from what they encounter. It’s about preparing them to walk in truth wherever they go.

May our homes be places where we speak LIFE. Where our words reflect God’s promises more than the fears of this world. Where hard conversations are welcomed, Scripture is our foundation, and our children learn to face the world with confidence in Jesus.

Because the words we speak today help shape the worldview our children carry tomorrow. This week, let’s be intentional about speaking life and giving our children language rooted in truth. 🌿

#BeaconParent #BiblicalParenting #ChristianParenting #RaisingDisciples #parentingwithpurpose by @beacon_parent

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6 days ago

Comment “Informed Pod” to get the full podcast sent to your inbox!

In this episode, Suzanne sits down with Nicki Petrossi, founder of Scrolling 2 Death, to help parents better understand what is happening behind the screen.

After 15 years in social media marketing, Nicki began asking harder questions about the platforms our kids are spending so much time on. by @beacon_parent

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8 days ago

Our time at the THINQ Summit… in 20 seconds. 🎥

It’s really hard to put into words everything our team experienced this past weekend with @thinq_media!

The speakers? An absolute all-star lineup. ⭐️
We tackled some BIG topics—
→ MAID @kelsie_sheren
→ The risks of psychedelics @christablacksingh
→ The rise of sports gambling @drantbradley
→ Meekness @ryan_miller
→ Parenting in a sexualized culture @laurie_krieg
→ And so much more.

And we were incredibly honored to have Suzanne not only attend, but teach and lead several breakout sessions—including one alongside the amazing @laurie_krieg —AND host a live podcast recording with @joeyodom.life 🎙️

There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who are willing to ask hard questions, engage culture head-on, and equip themselves to lead the next generation with wisdom, truth, and courage.

If you’re a parent, church leader, Christian educator, ministry leader, or anyone who cares deeply about the next generation…

You need THINQ Summit on your calendar for 2027.
Trust us. You’ll want to be in the room. 👏 by @beacon_parent

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Unfortunately this behavior is happening more and more often.

Anchoring bias is when the first voice to introduce a concept becomes the trusted voice! Parents, as hard as it is to realize we have to have hard conversations earlier than we want to, we must! We want to be the trusted voice in all conversations pertaining to sexuality!

Be sure to listen and subscribe to The Informed Parent Podcast! Amazing experts are helping you both lead and protect your kiddos!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-informed-parent-with-suzanne-phillips/id1708269607

#parenting #momstrong #homeschooling #christianparenting #parents by @beacon_parent

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Show your children what wise friends look like.

The friends our children choose will shape the direction of their lives. That's why our goal isn't just to tell them who to avoid; it's to help them recognize the qualities of godly, life-giving friendships.

As we teach them to seek friends who encourage truth, show kindness, and point them toward Christ, we're giving them wisdom they'll carry for a lifetime.

#BeaconParent #ChristianParenting #RaiseDisciples #BiblicalParenting by @beacon_parent

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Wrapping up an exceptional time in Nashville this week with @thinq_media at their 20th anniversary Summit! Powerful conversations and insights for navigating culture with a biblical worldview— keynotes, breakouts, round tables, experiences and more. BOLD. SET APART. IMPACTFUL.

Parents and leaders everywhere, mark your calendar and GET IN THE ROOM next year! 💫 by @beacon_parent

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