Raising Christian Kids

“We live in a nation that defies God at every point, including child training.” -Ginger Hubbard. Ginger Hubbard is a bestselling author of multiple books, the co-host of the Parenting with Ginger Hubbardpodcast, and a frequent speaker at women’s events, parenting conferences, and homeschool conventions across the country. Ginger gives her insight and knowledge to help equip parents with biblical p...

Did you know that you can cause damage to your children if you are hyper-critical during certain stages of development? As parents, it is crucial to help our children reflect and learn from their mistakes in a warm and encouraging way, not by harsh words and punishment. This approach is much more beneficial for them to become better listeners. Key Takeaways: * Theta brain wave dominates children’s...

“Today’s school systems are not like the ones that we grew up on. And you have to notice that and take action accordingly for your children.” -Cheryl Chumley Cheryl Chumley is an online opinion editor, commentary writer/host of the "Bold and Blunt" podcast at The Washington Times, and the author of four books. She is passionate about spreading the truth about what is going on in America and how we...

Karen Whiting is an author of more than 30 books, a former television host, an AWSA certified coach, an international speaker, a mother of 5, and a grandmother. Her daughter, Rebecca White, is the director of children's ministry at her church and has co-authored two books with her mother, Karen. Rebecca is a mother of two adopted girls and a grandmother. They are a mother-daughter team passionate...

The Bible warns us in Ephesians 6:4, “Do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the lord. There are many ways you may be provoking your children without knowing the harmful effects it could have on them in the future. Some examples of provoking our children: When our demands are arbitrary or unfair. When we expect them to be good all the time. When...

Let’s create a legacy of love with our mothers by giving encouragement, using words of affirmation, and taking the initiative! Blythe Daniel is a literary agent, marketer, and the President of the Blythe Daniel Agency. She has written for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Focus on the Family. Dr. Helen McIntosh, her mother, is a counselor, speaker, educator, and author who has appeared in Guideposts, Par...

Does your child know the difference between sins of commission and sins of omission? A sin of commission is when someone of higher authority tells you to do something, and you do not do it. Most children understand sins of commission because there are potential consequences for disobedience, meaning they get punished for not doing what they are told. A sin of omission is when someone doesn’t do so...

Let’s cultivate a path to be intentional and mindful to help our children gain spiritual awareness! Dr. Katherine Pang (Ph. D.) is the founder and CEO of the Christian Life Institute and serves as the Managing Psychologist and Clinical Director at Lakewood Wellness. She has a ThM and MDiv from Talbot School of Theology, two law degrees, an MBA, and over 30 years of experience. Key takeaways: An in...

Sportscasting is a tactic that gives children an opportunity to become better problem solvers! Sportscasting happens when we take a back seat to a problem instead of participating in fixing it. When a sportscaster is reporting during a game, they are simply talking objectively about what is happening - they are not getting on the field and playing. We can do the same for our kids when they struggl...

Jean Thomason is a musical performer, worship leader, author, and conference speaker. She is the living embodiment of the joyful children’s musical character, “Miss PattyCake.” Through this brightly costumed character, she plants biblical truths into little lives while helping to equip parents to lay a spiritual foundation. Jean gives insight and knowledge from her book, Sharing God’s BIG LOVE wit...

Do you have a child that is fearful of ghosts, demons, or angels? When children fully understand that the devil and his demons have no power over us because we have Jesus who dwells within us, they can learn not to be fearful but to be faithful. Key takeaways: Common fears children have about spirits and tips to help children overcome their fears using specific examples from the Bible. Some Bible...

Do you need help understanding and managing your strong-willed child better? Kirk Martin is the founder of Celebrate Calm and the host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. He is known for his very practical strategies that he delivers with humor to help you to get your kids to listen the first time while building a close, trusting relationship. Kirk is passionate about showing parents how to stop the ye...

Who were the "Easter people" in the Bible? The cardinal points listed in the Bible (Acts 2:42) are four practices that made the early community of followers of Jesus who they were. These people were Jesus followers called “Easter people.” They were people who lived a completely new experience under the authority of God. As they began worshiping God, they traveled in different directions, giving us...

"The meaning of an event isn't fixed at the time it happens, but God can work to change that meaning." -Bethany Sollereder Dr. Bethany Sollereder (PhD & MCS) and her friend, Amber Salladin, both have a heart for helping children understand why there is suffering. Bethany specializes in theology concerning evolution and the problem of suffering, and she's the author of the engaging book, Why Is The...

“When evolutionists mock us for believing in an eternal God, then what do they believe in -eternal matter and energy?” -Ken Ham Ken Ham continues to spread his knowledge about God’s truth through new findings and research that prove our world was not created millions of years ago and that there is an eternal God - our God. Key Takeaways: Recent scientific evidence proving God’s word to be true aga...

Everything we need to know about creation starts with Genesis 1-11! Ken Ham is one of the top biblical apologetics speakers in North America. He is the president, CEO, and founder of Answers in Genesis-US, the highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the world-renowned Ark Encounter. As an author, he has sold over 3 million copies of his impressive collection of 26 bestselling adult and children’s bo...

Archeological findings, informative & fun resources, and unique places for you and the family to continue to explore the history of Jesus: "In a Remarkable Find, Archeologists Exploring the 'Cave of Horror' in Isreal Have Discovered a New Dead Sea Scroll," by Sarah Cascone. “10 Crucial Archeological Discoveries Related to the Bible,” by John D. Currid, shows biblical writings such as the dead sea...

Did you know that only 6% of Americans have a functioning biblical worldview? Natasha Crain continues to share her knowledge as she dives deeper into these challenging topics of biblical worldview vs. secular worldview. It is vital to prepare families to take the necessary steps to properly raise the next generation to hold their worldview with biblical clarity and not to let secular ideas creep i...

As parents, we must be proactive in understanding questions about Christianity and other worldviews to be prepared to answer these complex questions from our children. Natasha Crain is a national speaker, author of four books, blogger, and podcaster who is passionate about equipping Christians to think more clearly about holding to a biblical worldview amid an increasingly challenging secular cult...

If we evolved from apes, why has nothing evolved from us? Telling a child that we were created by an eternal God (Ref. Genesis 1:27) can be a difficult concept to grasp. Using the Word of God and diving into some detailed research, we can support that an eternal God, our God, created us, and any other possible evolution theory is false. Lee Ann details the truth against these theories by addressin...

“Parents need to be very judicious about what type of education they place their children under. We are absolutely in a battlefield of ideas and viewpoints.” Alex McFarland continues discussing his knowledge with apologetics in this two-part episode as he gives insight on the importance of Christian education and the revival of Christ and his word. Key takeaways: The dangers in the education syste...

“Be accessible and authentic in your faith and your children will do the same.” As a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for biblical truth, Alex McFarland has preached in over 2,000 churches and Christian events worldwide. He is the founder and President of a great nationwide ministry called Truth for a New Generation. Alex gives his insight and wis...

Did you know that the Bible is the only book that is a living word? Lee Ann gives explanations to the following questions children ask in a way that makes it understandable for kids: How can God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit be the same God? (Ref. John 10:30) How do we know Jesus was real and he was crucified? (Ref. Acts 4:12) How do we know other religions are not true? (Ref. 2 Peter 1:21, John 1:1...

God did not create evil – he ALLOWED evil to come into the world to offer us free will! Lee Ann discusses each of these questions and gives explanations from the Bible to help you to be able to respond to your child with clarity and confidence! Why is there evil? How can a good, loving God ALLOW evil and suffering? Why did God put the tree of life in the Garden of Eden if he didn’t want Adam and E...

“We are making a case for the history and deity of Jesus and why Jesus matters!” J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case detective. He is also an author and speaker who became a Christ-follower at the age of thirty-five after investigating the claims of the New Testament gospels using his skill set as a detective. J.Warner dives deeper into... Topics from his new book, Person of Interes...