Episodes

Dec. 15, 2025

Israel Trip Recap Pt 1

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. Ambas...

June 11, 2025

Love in the Deep End: Don't Punish For a Lifetime

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 ...

April 24, 2025

Love In the Deep End: Going Again

“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...

Jan. 3, 2023

The Secret to Deescalating Conflicts with Your Kids

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,...

Dec. 27, 2022

Unlock the Secret to Understanding Your Children

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...

Dec. 21, 2022

The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series: Interviews with Luci Dobson, Andrew Peterson and Chris Wall

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...

Dec. 8, 2022

REBEL PARENTS: How THEY model GOOD BEHAVIOR & Why OTHER PARENTS SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR Lead

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...

Nov. 30, 2022

8 REASONS Why LISTENING is More Important than TALKING to your CHILD

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...

Nov. 28, 2022

Why REBEL Parents Value Their Spouse's Input

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,...

Nov. 22, 2022

REBEL Parents "Get to" vs "Have to" (5 Minutes or Less)

Hi Everyone, I’m Ryan Dobson, and this is REBEL Parenting FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. Thank you to you, our supporters, and our sponsors, lose the porn, improve your life. Code REBEL = free month, and new sponsor Gabb Wireless @ This is the...

June 7, 2022

Love Your Family Better

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...

June 3, 2022

REBEL News Round Up: Uvalde, Gun Control, the Boarder, & Gas

Today We’re going to discuss: Uvalde Shooting Gun Control Hypocrisy in Govt Border Crisis & Terrorism What’s really happening with gas prices Thank you to today’s sponsor CovenantEyes.com code "REBEL" for a free month Remember, Stay...

June 1, 2022

Parenting: Law vs Grace!

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: ), , and

May 12, 2022

REBEL News Round Up 5-12-22

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...

May 10, 2022

The Good News About Marriage!

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 , which we’ll continue next week. And, today we’re diving into one of...

May 5, 2022

REBEL News Round Up

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 &...

May 3, 2022

GRACE!!

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

April 28, 2022

REBEL News Roundup 4.28.22

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...

April 26, 2022

Laura is back on the PODCAST!!

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!" SPONSORS:

Feb. 22, 2022

Season 2 Episode 10

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...

Feb. 1, 2022

Free Speech, COVID-19 Vax, & Joe Rogan?! Oh MY!

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...