Foundation Worldview Podcast

In this episode, we address how to talk to kids about homosexuality, especially when someone close to them is living this lifestyle. We discuss explaining God's design for gender and marriage, recognizing deviations, and teaching kids to respond with truth and love. Join us for practical insights on guiding your children through these important conversations. Resource mention: God's Good D...

In this episode, we address the question of how to explain the importance of honesty to children. We explore practical, biblically grounded strategies to help kids understand why telling the truth matters, even when it's hard. Join us as we dive into effective ways to teach the value of honesty, fostering integrity in young hearts despite the temptation to lie.

In this episode, we explore three crucial conversations you can have with your kids after watching Inside Out 2. We aim to equip Christian parents with tools to help their children evaluate the movie's ideas through a biblical lens. Whether you choose to watch the film or not, these discussions will guide you in teaching your children to discern and understand the truth of the biblical worldvi...

In this episode, we address a pressing concern for many Christian parents: how to raise children who won't deconstruct and leave their faith. With the recent trend of deconstruction, it's crucial to focus on raising faithful disciples of Jesus. We'll explore strategies to instill lasting faith in your children, helping them walk in truth and hold fast to Christ.

In this episode, we tackle the important question of how to teach apologetics to children under eight. Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores practical strategies for helping young kids understand and defend their faith through concrete, symbolic, and abstract stages of learning. Tune in to discover how to equip your children with a strong foundation in the Christian worldview. Resources mentioned: Biblica...

Today's question is one that we receive multiple times every year from different parents, and this question is, "How can we teach our children to understand and follow God's good design for sexuality when we as parents have not done so? Is it wrong to admit this to our children?" Resource mentioned: God's Good Design Curriculum

Today's question says, "I'm struggling to explain morality and the gospel to my five-year-old in fairytales. She often categorizes characters into all good or all bad, and I don't think it should be as simple as be good like Cinderella. Do you have any advice?" Resources mention: Biblical Worldview Curriculum

Today's question says, "John 15:14 says, we are Jesus's friends if we do what he commands, since that's not how human friendships work, that we're only friends if you do everything I say, how do I explain this to my child?"

Join us as we discuss how to make your church's corporate worship services more engaging for children. This episode offers practical advice for pastors and parents, highlighting successful strategies that ultimately help create a culture of family worship and discipleship. Resources mentioned: Sermon Guides/Notes for Kids Studying the Bible Curriculum Foundation Worldview Curriculum

Today's question says, "In a culture that is completely immersed with Taylor Swift, how do we as parents navigate this as Christians? My daughter is allowed to only listen to songs that I've approved of, which is mostly her old music. Is this even okay? I'm trying so hard to find a fair balance between it all."

Today's question is, "How can I teach my four-year-old that Christianity and the Bible do not actually contradict science even though the world claims they do? I have always struggled to understand science, and I know of people who have walked away from God believing that the Bible and science contradict each other."

Today's question says, "Do I need to explain to other children at the kindergarten level that their classmate, my lovely daughter, has Down syndrome slash special needs, or do I just let them discover it as they grow up? She's the only one in her class who has Down syndrome."

Today's question says, "We raise our daughters seven and eight years old in the reformed tradition as children of the Covenant. However, this deconstruction fad worries me, even though they're not on social media. How do I foster an environment in which they feel free to express their doubts instead of looking for answers elsewhere?"

Today's question says, "My 6-year-old son is an only child. He loves listening to podcasts and asks to listen frequently while playing. I worry that his imagination will be stunted if I allow him to listen often. What is an appropriate amount of time for a child to listen to podcasts rather than play in silence?"

Today's question says, "How can I talk to my children about ways that historical Christians have sinned? The Crusades in particular are an important topic where we are. I've said that someone who believes X doing bad things doesn't disprove X. Is this enough?"

Today's question says, "How should you handle an effeminate son? I want him to have a clear understanding and confidence in his masculinity and for him to understand his masculinity comes from God for God's purpose. He's seven, and I know it may sound like I'm overreacting to be concerned about it at his age, but he exhibits behaviors that make me worried for him socially.&quo...

Today's question says, "Am I responsible for my children's salvation? I get very contradicting messages from people. My pastor says it's God's responsibility, but I can't shake the feeling that I will answer God for what my children choose at the end of the day."

Today's question is, "Would you recommend only a Christian worldview curriculum for a homeschooling family? I'm afraid if I followed only Christian curriculum, I would be sheltering my children and not preparing them enough to reject secular worldviews when they get older."

Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as she navigates through the feedback from a contentious podcast episode about slavery in the Bible. In this episode, Elizabeth dives into comments left by atheists and skeptics, using them as teachable moments to demonstrate how Christians can thoughtfully engage with criticism. She discusses strategies for parents and educators to help children critically analyze and re...

Today's question says, "How can I teach my children that the God of the New Testament is the same as the God of the Old Testament?"

How can we help our children view their bodies the way God sees them in a world with comparisons, fad diets, and body shaming? Resource mentioned: Helping Kids Treasure Their Bodies in a World that Devalues Them with Sam Allberry

In today's episode, Elizabeth shares how parents can help answer their child's question, "Why can't we see God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?" Listen to learn how to respond to this profound question to help our kids grow in their understanding of God.

Today's question says, "Should we talk about violence such as mass shootings to pray for the grieving families and ask for protection? My girls are six and seven. We do prayer requests at the end of Bible time. At their age, would that cause unnecessary fears and anxiety, or is it good that they know about it?"

How can we explain divorce to a child? Whether you are personally going through a divorce or have loved ones who are, it's important to equip children with a biblical understanding of this difficult topic. Tune in to gain practical wisdom and biblical perspective on explaining divorce to children.

In this episode, we dive into the challenge Christian parents face: preparing children to live out their faith in a secular environment. We explore the strategic approach of establishing a strong biblical foundation in children before they encounter secular viewpoints, particularly within the public education system. Join us as we tackle the question: Can children with a solid biblical theology th...