Rebel Parenting with Ryan & Laura Dobson

Rebel Parenting with Ryan & Laura Dobson

By: Ryan Dobson

Language: en

Categories: Kids, Family, Parenting, Education, Self Improvement

There are billions of parents in the world, yet we often feel like we're alone. At Rebel Parenting, you'll find honest, real advice from parents who are trying—and sometimes failing—just like you are. It's practical, tangible and born from the real struggles parents face.

Episodes

Israel Trip Recap Pt 1
Dec 15, 2025

In this first episode, Ryan and Laura recap the beginning of their Israel journey. From the long flight overseas to an unforgettable first night in Jerusalem, including time with Israel's President Isaac Herzog and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. They also visit the Nova site, where the terrorists struck first, and reflect on meeting and hearing directly from hostages. Deep gratitude to Friends of Zion and Dr. Mike Evans for making this extraordinary trip possible. This is just the beginning.

Duration: 00:25:39
Love in the Deep End: Don't Punish For a Lifetime
Jun 11, 2025

When someone hurts us—especially someone we love—there's a deep temptation to make them pay. To bring up past mistakes in future fights. To keep score. But that's not love—and it's definitely not forgiveness.

In this second episode of our Love in the Deep End series, Ryan and Laura Dobson talk about what it means to not punish your spouse or your kids for a lifetime. Drawing from their own story of surviving cancer, crisis, and real emotional pain, they explore how grace restores what punishment destroys.

You'll hear:

Why "keeping score"...

Duration: 00:31:36
Love In the Deep End: Going Again
Apr 24, 2025

"You can't prepare for something like this."

That's what people say when the diagnosis comes, the pain hits, or the marriage feels like it's crumbling. But on REBEL Parenting, we don't believe that.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Ryan and Laura Dobson open up about surviving Laura's fourth cancer diagnosis, a life-threatening infection, and the hardest year of their lives—by choosing, over and over, to Go Again.

Kicking off our new series, Love in the Deep End: Preparing for the Unpreparable, Ryan and Laura reveal how faith, honesty, and relentless lo...

Duration: 00:23:58
The Secret to Deescalating Conflicts with Your Kids
Jan 03, 2023

In this video, Ryan Dobson discusses the importance of deescalation as a crucial skill for navigating conflicts with children. He provides strategies for staying calm, using positive language, listening actively, validating feelings, offering options, and taking breaks to help defuse tensions and find resolutions. This video encourages parents to work on their deescalation skills in order to improve communication and strengthen relationships with their children.

Duration: 00:02:45
Unlock the Secret to Understanding Your Children
Dec 27, 2022

In this video, Ryan Dobson discusses the importance of looking for context when trying to understand and build relationships with our children. By asking open-ended questions, validating their feelings, looking for patterns in their behavior, and seeking out additional resources, we can gain a deeper understanding of our children's actions and support them in developing healthy coping strategies. This video encourages parents to take the time to consider the context surrounding their children's behavior in order to show them love and support.

Duration: 00:02:43
The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series: Interviews with Luci Dobson, Andrew Peterson and Chris Wall
Dec 22, 2022

In this special edition of REBEL Parenting, Ryan is joined in the studio by his 10-year-old daughter, Luci, to discuss the new Wingfeather Saga animated series. Ryan also interviews the author, Andrew Peterson, and illustrator Chris Wall on set at the red carpet,  premier in Nashville, TN.

Duration: 00:13:13
REBEL PARENTS: How THEY model GOOD BEHAVIOR & Why OTHER PARENTS SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR Lead
Dec 08, 2022

In this video, we're going to discuss Rebel Parents: how they model good behavior & why other parents should follow their lead. Rebel parents are those who buck the norm and try to do things their own way. They're not afraid to speak their minds and they often set an example for other parents to follow. In this video, we're going to discuss why they're a force to be reckoned with and how you can learn from their example.

Duration: 00:04:13
8 REASONS Why LISTENING is More Important than TALKING to your CHILD
Nov 30, 2022

In this video, I'm sharing 8 reasons why it is more important to listen to your child than to talk to them.

Listening is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Not only does it help build a strong relationship with your child, but it also helps them to develop communication skills. By listening to your child, you can help them to feel understood and secure in their relationships.

So whether you're trying to solve a problem or just have a conversation, make sure to listen carefully! It may just be...

Duration: 00:03:31
Why REBEL Parents Value Their Spouse's Input
Nov 28, 2022

In this short video, I'm explaining why Rebel Parents value their spouse's input. This is an important message to share because it shows that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is help available. We all face unique challenges as parents, and it's important to have support and advice from those closest to us. That's why Rebel Parents value their spouse's input so much! As a married couple, we understand the importance of communication and collaboration, and we're here to help you through whatever Challenges you face as a parent. Thank you for watching!

Duration: 00:02:51
REBEL Parents "Get to" vs "Have to" (5 Minutes or Less)
Nov 22, 2022

Hi Everyone, I'm Ryan Dobson, and this is REBEL Parenting FIVE  MINUTES OR LESS.

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Psalm 127:3 "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward."

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Duration: 00:03:47
Spanking Pt 2 "It's a SIN!"
Sep 24, 2022

Welcome to REBEL Parenting, I’m your host Ryan Dobson. Laura is still out recovering from cancer surgery. Prayers and support appreciated. 

Thank you to our sponsors and donors! CovenantEyes.com / REBELParenting.org “donate”

Let’s pull the pin!!

I don’t believe there is any Biblical basis for spanking that uses pain as a form of discipline. If you can prove me wrong, I invite you to do so. Please use data and research, not your personal feelings.

I’m not using my feelings, or my own thoughts to defend my position...

Duration: 00:26:19
Is Spanking Biblical?
Sep 17, 2022

For too long I've heard the saying (not scripture) "Spare the rod, Spoil the child" as the "Biblical" justification for spanking. Is this justification acceptable? What do the major Mega Ministries have to say about spanking? What about renowned American New Testament Scholar, Reformed Theologian, pastor and chancellor John Piper, what about Focus on the Family? I'm sure this is going to land me in hot water, and I just couldn't care less any more. Why hasn't anyone answered these two questions from the pulpit; 1. What is spanking? What is the Biblical definition/justification for inflicting violence on our...

Duration: 00:32:05
Love Your Family Better
Jun 07, 2022

I keep seeing books on "How to Discipline Your Children Better," and it's driving me crazy! This is a prime example of "trying to get the LAW to do what only GRACE can accomplish." Let's all learn how to LOVE each other better! You'll need far less discipline when you have the fruit of the Spirit!

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Duration: 00:17:33
REBEL News Round Up: Uvalde, Gun Control, the Boarder, & Gas
Jun 03, 2022

Today We’re going to discuss: Uvalde Shooting Gun Control Hypocrisy in Govt Border Crisis & Terrorism What’s really happening with gas prices

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Remember, Stay informed, stay involved!!

Duration: 00:18:46
Parenting: Law vs Grace!
May 31, 2022

Ryan and Laura are back! Ryan and Laura break down Chapter 3 in Paul David Tripp's book "Parenting." It's a great discussion of The Law vs Grace!

Our Sponsors: Covenant Eyes (Code REBEL for a free month), Summit (Christian Worldview Camp), and YOU!! Our Monthly Donors!

Duration: 00:21:47
REBEL News Round Up 5-12-22
May 12, 2022

Welcome to “REBEL News Roundup”: This is the program where we discuss cultural and government issues impacting the family.

Today We’re going to discuss:

Biden-flation & Gas Prices The FBI Targeting Concerned Parents Radical School System Policies The “Left” Dividing the Country Roe v Wade & Extremist Protests Abortion Laws & Bill Mahaer Abortion, Protecting Citizens & the FBI

Thank you to today’s sponsors.

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Duration: 00:14:43
The Good News About Marriage!
May 10, 2022

We have a great show for you today! We're talking about MARRIAGE!! We decided that we would switch off topics each week between Parenting and Marriage. We've already started "Parenting," by Paul Tripp, which we'll continue next week. And, today we're diving into one of our favorite books, "The Good News About Marriage," by Shaunti Feldhahn! And, we're also going to talk about how to have a better sex life. Don't forget to LIKE and DESCRIBE! Thank You Sponsors: CovenantEyes.com and use the code "REBEL" for a free month! Also, a big thanks to all of our monthly...

Duration: 00:26:55
REBEL News Round Up
May 05, 2022

Today's Topics: Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court Decision How the Govt spent the COVID relief funds Are your Children yours or someone else's  Border Disaster The Orwellian "Ministry of Truth & Disinformation" Ukraine & War With Russia & China A Win for Free Speech!

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Duration: 00:15:30
GRACE!!
May 03, 2022

Today, Ryan & Laura discuss the topic of grace from their upcoming book, "REBEL Parenting," & Paul Tripp's book, "Parenting" Chapter 2.

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Duration: 00:27:21
REBEL News Roundup 4.28.22
Apr 28, 2022

Welcome to the REBEL News Roundup: This is the program where we discuss cultural and government issues impacting the family.

On today's program we'll discuss: What "Legacy Media'' vs "Modern Media", The dangers of "Echo Chambers" in Legacy Media, Ukraine, Disney, our Southern Border, and a crisis of violence in the Police Force you aren't expecting.

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Duration: 00:19:18
Laura is back on the PODCAST!!
Apr 26, 2022

Welcome Back Laura Dobson aka: Hug Dealer, aka: the Atomic Mom!

The Fruit of the Spirit in Parenting & Marriage

Paul Tripp's "Parenting" Parenting is a "Calling!"

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Duration: 00:28:23
Season 2 Episode 10
Feb 22, 2022

Ryan continues with Kindness in Marriage, and... why it's hard! Don't give up, you can do this! 

Next we talk about REBEL Parenting! Here are some great ways to build your relationship with your kids through gratitude! You will get better results with gratitude than anger. New ways to reach kids at any age. Learning from our past mistakes in parenting will lead to closeness with our kids. "Kids will tell you 'everything' if you will listen to 'everything'"

Ryan closes with a portion of next month's REBEL Upgrade, Paul Tripp's "Parenting" Can you guess t...

Duration: 00:33:25
Free Speech, COVID-19 Vax, & Joe Rogan?! Oh MY!
Feb 01, 2022

Ryan delves into the latest news cycle, talks about "reasonable" vaxcine advice, & what we know so far. With the news of Neil Young & Joni Mitchel pulling their music from Spotify over Joe Rogan's "misinformation," Ryan talks about another possibile reason for the move. Did you know neither Neil Young nor Joni Mitchel own their musical catalog? If htey don't own it, then who made the decision to pull the music & WHY??

Duration: 00:34:45
REBEL Survey Results / The War of Art!
Feb 01, 2022

So thrilled at the survey response. Looks like in marriage people would like help with COMMUNICATION & SEX LIVES, and with kids, everyonen wants help in ALL areas! AMAZING! We're lining up the BEST guests to help with all of these issues! THANK YOU! 

Next we talk about the resistance you will encounter whenever you try to improve yourself & ANY situation. And, there is help! There is a great book titled, "The War of Art" that deals directly with this issue!

Duration: 00:28:35
Season 2 Episode 6
Jan 06, 2022

Showing kindness to your spouse can transform your marriage! Ryan gives hard evidence that the practice of kindness can revolutionize your marriage. All links and resources found at www.rebelparenting.org

Duration: 00:41:30
Season 2 Episode 5
Dec 10, 2021

REBEL Parenting, the fastest path to a GREAT relationship with your kids!

1. Ryan discusses the REBEL Parenting mindset

2. Get To vs. Have To

3. Learning how to listen so that our kids will talk more!

Duration: 00:19:54
Season 2 Episode 4
Nov 09, 2021

Ryan talks about his recent accident, surgery, and healing process. Then, Ryan talks about his new book project which deals with MARRIAGE & PARENTING!! We start Part 1 in this series on how to repair, rebuild, strengthen, and fix relationships alone. Make your marriage better even when your spouse isn't on the same page. It works and it's awesome!!

Duration: 00:37:35
Where have we been?!?
Oct 11, 2021

Good News!! NO CANCER!!

Duration: 00:31:52
William Lane Craig
Oct 05, 2021

Philosopher and apologist William Lane Craig from Reasonable Faith peers back into the past, attempting to discover the historical Adam. What can we know?

 

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Duration: 00:42:37
Supercharge Your Marriage!
Jul 07, 2021

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Duration: 00:29:30
Investing In Your Marriage & Why It Matters
May 18, 2021

Ryan & Laura started off their marriage with BAGGAGE!! Ryan had been married & divorced and Laura's parents divorced when she was in High School. How do two broken people make a marriage and family work? By INVESTING in their marriage! The investment is WORTH IT!!

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Duration: 00:19:22
379 "Active Shooters & How to Protect Your Family" REBEL Parenting
Mar 24, 2021

Duration: 00:45:16
378 "Learning, Vulnerability, Intimacy and how feeling 'foolish' can improve all three!!" REBEL Parenting
Mar 12, 2021

On today's episode Ryan dives into the science of learning. When learning something new, often the process involves feeling and looking silly or foolish. When we avoid those feelings it halts our learning process. Our kids go through this all the time throughout childhood and adolescence. We can foster a lifetime of learning if we can teach ourselves and our children to embrace these feelings by example. The tool is board games. Don't miss this engaging episode.

Duration: 00:22:01
377 "TRUTH BOMB THURSDAY!" REBEL Parenting
Mar 05, 2021

Duration: 00:24:38
376 "We're BACK!! State of the Union" REBEL Parenting
Feb 16, 2021

Duration: 00:20:34
375 REBEL Commentary with Ryan Dobson REBEL Parenting
Aug 07, 2020

Duration: 00:42:51
374 Mom's On the Mic with guest Wendy Pope "Hidden Potential" REBEL Parenting
Jul 16, 2020

Duration: 00:39:28
373 Mom's On the Mic with guest Jennifer Allwood "Fear is Not the Boss of You" REBEL Parenting
Jul 11, 2020

Duration: 00:40:45
372 Mom's On the Mic with guests Michelle Medlock Adams & Bethany Jett- "They Call Me Mom" REBEL Parenting
Jul 03, 2020

Duration: 00:31:37
371 Jamie Sumner "Eat, Sleep, Save the World" (Words of Encouragement for the Special Needs Parent) REBEL Parenting
Jun 11, 2020

Duration: 00:38:46
370 "Every Man's Battle 20th Anniversary" Stephen Arterburn REBEL Parenting
Jun 09, 2020

Duration: 00:38:23
369 REBEL Live "Protests, Riots, & Racism" REBEL Parenting
Jun 01, 2020

Duration: 00:37:59
368 Wendy Speake "Kids & Quarantine, and Quarantine & Addiction" REBEL Parenting
May 30, 2020

Duration: 00:45:47
367 Tricia Goyer "First Time Homeschooling / Distance Learning" REBEL Parenting
May 21, 2020

Duration: 00:31:09
366 REBEL Commentary REBEL Parenting
May 18, 2020

Duration: 00:38:02
365 Dr. Kathy Koch "Graceful Parenting During the Quarantine"
May 14, 2020

Duration: 00:33:37
364 Sharon Jaynes "Sexual Intimacy" REBEL Parenting
May 07, 2020

Duration: 00:37:24
362 REBEL Commentary REBEL Parenting
May 06, 2020

Duration: 00:24:02
263 Shaunti Feldhahn "Talking Money With Your Spouse" REBEL Parenting
May 06, 2020

Duration: 00:51:02
361 Amy E. Ford "How to Walk Through Loss With Your Child" REBEL Parenting
Apr 30, 2020

Duration: 00:32:48
360 Karen Buckwalter "Parenting the difficult child under the lockdown" REBEL Parenting
Apr 29, 2020

Duration: 00:31:54
359 "REBEL Live Commentary" REBEL Parenting
Apr 29, 2020

Duration: 00:21:34
358.5 "Special Edition TX Supreme Court Case" REBEL Parenting
Apr 24, 2020

Duration: 00:18:10
358 Tricia Goyer "1st Time Online Learning/Teaching" REBEL Parenting
Apr 23, 2020

Duration: 00:31:45
357 Suzanne and Joe Stabile "Enneagram and Marriage" REBEL Parenting
Apr 22, 2020

Duration: 01:20:29
356 Dave & Ann Wilson "Marriage During the Lockdown" REBEL Parenting
Apr 21, 2020

Duration: 00:34:30
355 Melissa Tempas "Royal Family Kids" REBEL Parenting
Apr 18, 2020

Duration: 00:31:53
354 Good News from the LOCKDOWN!! REBEL Parenting
Apr 14, 2020

Duration: 00:19:07
353 Steve & Wendy Backlund "5 Questions During this Crisis" REBEL Parenting
Apr 08, 2020

Duration: 00:34:03
352 REBEL Live "ONLY GOOD NEWS!!" REBEL Parenting
Apr 06, 2020

Duration: 00:15:07
351 Lysa TerKeurst "Healing a Broken Marriage Can Be Beautiful" REBEL Parenting
Apr 01, 2020

Duration: 00:29:18
350 Ellen Martin "Meaningful Conversations with Our Kids" REBEL Parenting
Mar 31, 2020

Duration: 00:36:53
349 REBEL Commentary on Lockdown REBEL Parenting
Mar 30, 2020

Duration: 00:20:58
348 Deb Weakly & Rachel Jones "Help Club for Moms" REBEL Parenting
Mar 26, 2020

Duration: 00:58:44
347 Cassie Carrigan "Anxiety & How to Cope During A Crisis" REBEL Parenting
Mar 25, 2020

Duration: 00:33:50
345 "Praying Circles Around Your Marriage"-Joel & Nina Schmidgall REBEL Parenting
Mar 19, 2020

Duration: 00:38:53
344 Eric Goss with Minno Streaming on REBEL Parenting
Mar 19, 2020

Duration: 00:31:49
343 How to talk to your kids about COVID-19, and Successfully working from home REBEL Parenting
Mar 17, 2020

Duration: 00:21:21
342 Neil T. Anderson REBEL Parenting
Mar 12, 2020

Duration: 00:46:06
341 Mom's On the Mic - Debra Fileta "Love in Every Season" REBEL Parenting
Mar 11, 2020

Duration: 00:34:42
343 Tuesday Commentary "Corona Virus!!" and How to be happier & Improve your sex life!! REBEL Parenting
Mar 10, 2020

Duration: 00:29:13
339 "Mom's On the Mic" Beni Johnson "The Happy Intercessor" REBEL Parenting
Mar 05, 2020

Duration: 00:31:15
338 "What is Liberty Healthshare?" REBEL Parenting
Mar 04, 2020

Duration: 00:24:23
337 REBEL Commentary "Super Tuesday" REBEL Parenting
Mar 04, 2020

Duration: 00:34:07
336 Suzanne Stabile "Enneagram 101" REBEL Parenting
Feb 27, 2020

Duration: 00:56:48
335 "Mom's On the Mic" Raising the Challenging Child with Karen Buckwalter REBEL Parenting
Feb 26, 2020

Duration: 00:46:02
334 REBEL Commentary on REBEL Parenting
Feb 25, 2020

Duration: 00:12:40
333 "Triggers In Parenting" Wendy Speake REBEL Parenting
Feb 20, 2020

Duration: 00:38:53
332 "Marriage Triggers" with Guy & Amber Lia REBEL Parenting
Feb 18, 2020

Duration: 00:40:30
331 Patti Callahan "Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis" REBEL Parenting
Feb 13, 2020

Duration: 00:41:49
330 Mom's On the Mic - Sarah Mae "The Complicated Heart" REBEL Parenting
Feb 12, 2020

Duration: 00:38:58
329 REBEL Commentary REBEL Parenting
Feb 12, 2020

Duration: 00:19:50
328 Rachel Marie Martin "The Brave Art of Motherhood" Mom's On the Mic REBEL Parenting
Feb 06, 2020

Duration: 00:30:44
327 Rodney Gage "Family Shift" REBEL Parenting
Feb 05, 2020

Duration: 00:31:14
326 "Tuesday Morning Quick Take" REBEL Parenting
Feb 04, 2020

Duration: 00:15:27
325 Tiffany King "Eat at Home" REBEL Parenting
Jan 30, 2020

Duration: 00:38:38
324 REBEL Commentary REBEL Parenting
Jan 29, 2020

Duration: 00:06:44
323 REBEL Encounter with Kristin Chadwick REBEL Parenting
Jan 28, 2020

Duration: 00:20:58
322 Kay Wills Wyma "Not the Boss of Us!" REBEL Parenting
Jan 22, 2020

Duration: 00:45:29
321 Kerri Pomarolli "Proverbs 32 Woman" REBEL Parenting
Jan 21, 2020

Duration: 00:30:28
320 Monday Morning Quick Take REBEL Parenting
Jan 20, 2020

Duration: 00:15:12
319 Lisa Bevere "Adamant" REBEL Parenting
Jan 08, 2020

Duration: 00:44:28
318 Natalie Hixson- Help! I Am an Angry Parent! REBEL Parenting
Jan 07, 2020

Duration: 00:31:44
317 New Year's Day Episode with Todd White! REBEL Parenting
Jan 01, 2020

Duration: 00:34:23
316 Best of 2019-Sharon Jaynes "Sexual Intimacy" REBEL Parenting
Dec 31, 2019

Duration: 00:38:08
315 Best of 2019- Winifred M. Reilly "It Takes One to Tango" REBEL Parenting
Dec 30, 2019

Duration: 00:52:22
314 Best of 2019- REBEL DADS "Stoney Stamper" Blended Families REBEL Parenting
Dec 27, 2019

Duration: 00:33:53
313 Best of 2019- Gary Thomas "Cherish" REBEL Parenting
Dec 25, 2019

Duration: 00:31:53
312 Best of 2019- Becky Kopitzke "The Cranky Mom Fix" REBEL Parenting
Dec 24, 2019

Duration: 00:33:12
311 Best of 2019- Maria Furlough "Confident Moms, Confident Daughters" REBEL Parenting
Dec 23, 2019

Duration: 00:39:44