Legacy Parenting

“No education is ever more alive than the people delivering it.” In this episode of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we explore Trait #4: Living Textbooks — Teachers and Curriculum That Breathe Life. Education isn’t just about content. It’s about who delivers it. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, a classroom teacher, or someone choosing curriculum for your c...

“If Scripture truly equips us for every good work, then it must also equip us for the work of education.” Episode 3: Biblical Foundation and Integration In Episode 3 of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, Lori Lane unpacks Trait #3: Biblical Foundation and Integration—the essential framework that anchors every other educational decision. So often, Christian educatio...

Second in a Nine-Part Series: The Nine Traits of Life-Giving, Transformational Education “Individuality, from a biblical perspective, is never about isolation. It’s about stewardship.” Episode 2: Individuality with Purpose In Episode 2 of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we explore Trait #2: Individuality with Purpose—a biblical alternative to both radical indivi...

“Your home is your Jerusalem. It’s ground zero for the mission God has given you.” — Leslie Nunnery What would change if we truly believed our home was a mission field? In this compelling episode, Leslie Nunnery , co-founder of Teach Them Diligently , joins Lori Lane to talk about reclaiming discipleship in the home . From why outsourcing discipleship is dangerous, to how parents can practically l...

Part One of the Series: Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformational Education Trait One: A Biblical View of the Child “Every child is being shaped. The question isn’t if they’re being transformed—it’s who is doing the shaping, and by what vision.” In this foundational episode, Lori Lane introduces the first trait of a life-giving, transformative educational model: A Biblical View of the Child....

You’re never going to do it all. You’re not meant to. But you are called to nurture—and that role is sacred.” — Susan Heid What if self-care wasn’t selfish—but a biblical act of stewardship? In this episode of the Legacy Parenting Podcast, Lori Lane welcomes Susan Heid , creator of The Confident Mom , for an honest and uplifting conversation about the role of the Christian homemaker, the importanc...

“Why do I have to learn this?” It’s a question every child asks—and if we're honest, every parent does too. This is the heart behind the Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model—a series for Christian parents who long for more than just academic success. Whether you homeschool, use public or private school, or something in between, this series will help you ask the right ques...

“Why did God put in His Word 365 times ‘Do not be afraid’? Because He knows we will be.” — Dr. Melanie Wilson In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, Lori Lane welcomes Dr. Melanie Wilson , Christian psychologist and homeschool mom of six, to talk about anxiety, depression, and the biblical response to emotional suffering. Together, they explore how these struggles impact the whole family, why...

"We cannot become our child’s internal engine for motivation...but we can help them build it." – Lori Lane In Part 2 of our self-motivation series, Lori and John Lane share practical, grace-filled strategies to help your children move from external reminders to internal ownership. Whether your child is three or seventeen, this episode provides age-specific tools to instill confidence, initiative,...

“We’re not just raising kids who complete their tasks—we’re raising kids who understand the importance of being faithful with the little things.” – Lori Lane How do we move our kids from constant prodding to purposeful ownership ? In this episode of the Legacy Parenting Podcast , Lori and John Lane explore what it means to nurture self-motivation from a biblical worldview—not by bribing or pressur...

“If you don’t include music, I don’t think you can go as deeply into the Christmas story.” In this second part of our Christmas mini-series, Lori Lane and guest Mary Prather continue the conversation on how music can be a powerful, grace-filled tool in discipling your children. This isn’t about performance—it’s about presence. Whether you’re playing classical pieces during math time or singing sac...

“Music brings a lot of peace… it can set the direction of our heart and the tone of our day.” — Mary Prather In this special Christmas episode, Lori welcomes longtime friend and music educator Mary Prather to explore how sacred music can shape the atmosphere of your home and the hearts of your children during the Advent season. Rather than treating Christmas music as background noise, Mary helps u...

“Entitlement isn’t cured by guilt—it’s transformed by heart discipleship.” Every parent wrestles with how to handle Christmas “wants.” But at Legacy, we believe the season is one of the richest opportunities to disciple the heart—not just manage the wishlist. In today’s episode, John and Lori Lane guide us through how to parent biblically and intentionally when consumer culture gets loud. You’ll h...

Is there really such a thing as a “perfect” holiday season? This episode is a personal one. I’m opening up about the pressure we carry into the Christmas season—especially as moms, grandmas, adult children, and women who care deeply about creating meaningful memories. From unrealistic expectations to the quiet ache of comparison, this season can weigh heavy on our hearts. I’m sharing what I’ve lea...

“We don’t need more time this Christmas, but we do need more intention.” – Lori Lane In this special Advent episode of Legacy Parenting , Lori Lane invites us to step off the hamster wheel of holiday hustle and embrace sacred space—margin that leads to heart-level transformation. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical rhythms, Lori helps us realign our family calendar with what m...

“You don’t have to do it all or know it all—because you can trust that God is faithful.” – Christy Thomas In this encouraging episode of the Legacy Parenting Podcast, Lori Lane is joined by Christie Thomas—children’s ministry leader, family discipleship coach, and author of Little Shoots, Deep Roots . Together, they unpack how tiny, grace-filled habits can lay a powerful spiritual foundation for y...

How do you honor extended family while staying true to your convictions during the holidays? In this Legacy Parenting episode, Lori Lane shares how to balance old traditions with new rhythms, communicate with grace, and build a Christ-centered home culture—without guilt or resentment. Holidays can bring joy—and pressure. In this Legacy Parenting episode, Lori Lane helps families navigate extended...

Gratitude isn’t going to just happen in our kids—it has to happen in our homes, in a space that’s created for it.” In this second part of the “Raising Grateful Kids” series, Lori and John Lane shift from heart posture to daily practice. How do you build a family culture where gratitude becomes normal, not forced? And how do you shape the soil of your home to grow thankfulness, especially in today’...

“We can’t force gratitude in our kids—but we can disciple and shape the soil of the heart where gratitude can grow.” Entitlement is everywhere—from Disney vacations to daily conversations—and it's robbing our kids of joy, peace, and perspective. In this first episode of our two-part series on raising grateful kids , Lori and John Lane take a deep dive into the biblical foundation for thankfulness...

“If we’re going to use our family as a discipleship training ground, let’s think of ways we can give as a family and create traditions of giving together.” In Part Two of this powerful series, Lori and John Lane move from the heart of generosity to the habits that help it take root. Building on the biblical foundation from Part One, they unpack what it means to teach stewardship of time, resources...

“It is more blessed to give than to receive — to treat others better than yourself, even at the expense of yourself.” – Lori Lane In this first episode of a two-part series, Lori and John explore what it means to raise givers, not takers in a culture obsessed with self. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of hands-on parenting, they unpack how to cultivate a heart of generosit...

“Play builds the foundation concretely for everything abstractly later… it’s the sweet spot where the real learning takes place.” – Kathy Lee Eggers In Part 2 of Lori Lane’s inspiring conversation with child development expert and author Kathy Lee Eggers, the focus shifts from story to strategy. Building on the heart-level truths of Part 1, Kathy unpacks the practical side of reclaiming play in yo...

“95% of what we worry about as mothers doesn’t even matter. What matters is connection, presence, and pointing our children to Christ.” – Kathy Lee Eggers In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Lori Lane sits down with Kathy Lee Eggers, a dedicated Child Development Specialist, author, and a hot mess mom of many, to explore the life-shaping role of play in parenting. Kathy has spent over 30 year...

“The enemy of your child’s spiritual formation might not be rebellion—it might be distraction.” In this episode of Legacy Parenting , Lori Lane invites weary parents to consider the gift of family margin . In a culture that equates hustle with value, our homes are often overflowing with activities, but starving for connection. This isn’t about doing less for the sake of productivity—it’s about cre...

Have you ever stood in the hallway outside your child’s closed door and felt the ache of silence? Whether it’s a toddler’s tantrum, a teen’s retreat, or an adult child’s distance, parenting often brings moments where connection feels out of reach. But here’s the hope: relationship can grow deeper through every season, not in spite of the challenges, but because of them. In this heartfelt episode o...