Foundation Worldview Podcast

What does the Bible say about competition and competitiveness in children? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how sports, games, and competition can be good gifts from God—and how those gifts can quickly be twisted by pride, envy, and selfish ambition. She also shares practical guidance for helping children compete in healthy, God-honoring ways, especially when one child is less skilled and struggles to keep up.

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz reviews the new Pixar film Hoppers.
While the movie contains engaging storytelling, beautiful animation, and themes about relationships and caring for nature, it also presents a worldview that treats humans as just another animal in the ecosystem.
So how can Christian parents help their kids think biblically about the ideas presented in the film?
Elizabeth walks through both the positive and negative elements of Hoppers and shares four key worldview questions parents can discuss with their children after watching the movie. These questions help kids evaluate cultural messages and compare them with what Scripture teaches about creation, humanity, and God’s ultimate plan to restore the world.
If your family is considering seeing Hoppers, or if you've already seen it, this episode will help you decide—and equip you to turn the movie into a meaningful biblical conversation.

What should you do when your child believes God isn’t listening to their prayers?
Many children struggle when they pray for something—like bad dreams to stop—and the answer doesn’t come the way they hoped. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical approach to helping kids understand unanswered prayer.
You’ll learn how to teach children what prayer really is, what Scripture commands about prayer, and how even Jesus experienced prayer that wasn’t answered the way He asked. This conversation equips parents to help their children continue trusting God—even when the answer is “no” or “wait.”

When your child is deeply grieved by their sin, it can be both beautiful and overwhelming. How do we speak truth about sin without crushing their spirit?
In this episode, Elizabeth walks through the biblical “arc” of our identity—created in God’s image, fallen in sin, redeemed by Christ, justified through faith, and sanctified by the Spirit. Learn how to help your child understand who they truly are in light of the gospel.

A simple phrase. A viral trend. A lot of confusion.
When your child starts repeating a cultural catchphrase like “six seven,” how should you respond—especially if its origins are unclear or potentially problematic?
In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks parents through a biblical framework for evaluating cultural phenomena. You’ll learn how to avoid the “genetic fallacy,” ask wise questions, and guide your children to think critically rather than reacting with frustration or blind acceptance.
Instead of extreme annoyance or uncritical engagement, discover how to use cultural trends as discipleship opportunities that train your child to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter.