Raising Christian Kids

Why should you be taking a parenting class?   During this episode, host Lee Ann Mancini dives into the importance of parenting classes and the profound impact of raising children in the Christian faith. She discusses the essential role parents play as spiritual leaders in their children's lives and emphasizes the significance of equipping ourselves to be the very best for our children, instilling...

“The peace that prayer brings is that it's really less about answers and it's more about access. The fact that we have this privilege of being able to go to God. And so, as we pray, we become more like Him.” – Janet McHenry.   Janet McHenry is a national speaker and the author of 26 books--seven on prayer, including the best-selling PrayerWalk and her newest, Praying Personalities: Finding Your Na...

“When we look at our actual homes, really the question to ask is, ‘How is screen time affecting my home - does technology bring my family closer together?’” – Arlene Pellicane. Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers...

If we are not responsible for our children’s actions and behaviors, then who is? Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navigate the rough waters of disciplining. We cover many topics, such as disciplining strong-wil...

“It’s never too late. God changes people at any age; he changes little children, he changes, elementary-aged children, he changes teenagers, he even changes adults; so, we’re really grateful that God’s grace permeates the heart of any person.” -Scott Turansky. Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature expert...

“Understanding the action point is a crucial idea that will help parents be more powerful and significant when working with their children.” -Dr. Scott Turansky. Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navigate the ro...

“We do not need to be ‘punishing’ our children because Christ already took the punishment.” – Sarah R. Moore   Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navigate the rough waters of disciplining. We cover many topics, s...

“Another issue with disciplining today is that way too many people think of it as punishment; discipline is training for righteousness; discipline is walking with!” -Kathy Koch. Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers...

“If we want to understand what biblical discipline truly looks like, we need to look at Jesus, and we need to see how Jesus disciplined his disciples.” -Angela Harders. Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navigate...

“We need to remember that when we see the word discipline in the Bible, it does not mean punishment; that word means to verbally teach or instruct; it does not mean physical punishment at all!” -Angela Harders. Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate abo...

“Discipline literally means to teach. And Jesus disciplined by how he lived his life, not by lecturing, punishing, and sending his disciples to their rooms.” -Kirk Martin. Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navig...

Discipline, instruction, and guidance… what do you think when you hear those words?   Are you ready to dive back into the world of Christian disciplining? Raising Christian Kids has decided to re-release our disciplining series, which was originally released in March of 2023. We feature experts who share their knowledge and are passionate about helping parents and caregivers navigate the rough wat...

“I was seeing the books that were at the library, and it just became very obvious to me that the world is not shy about putting out their agenda to our children. So, we should also, as Christians, not be shy about giving our worldview to children. I wanted to come up with something that would help kids and parents have conversations about Jesus.” – Brenna Milleville. Brenna Milleville is a wife of...

“Conflict is normal, and there is nothing wrong necessarily with your relationship if you have conflict. So, there's nothing wrong with your family if you have conflict. There's nothing necessarily wrong with your marriage if you have conflict. There's nothing necessarily wrong with a child and a friend if they have conflict. Conflict is part of life. Conflict in itself is not good or bad. What ma...

“If you have already disqualified yourself from spiritual leadership because of mistakes you've made and you've committed that there's so much shame that you can't lift your eyes off the floor, don't push that away because you want to be able to move forward through that because healing is possible.” – Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield,...

Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining. Lori Wildenberg is a national speaker, a licensed parent-family educator of over 25 years, and an award-winning author of six Christian parenting books. Lori also leads the popular Moms Together Facebook Community Page and Group. During this episode of MOMents, both ladies explore the crucial topic of...

“We don't live in a simple age. We live in a very complicated age. And I think we really need to learn how to embrace simplicity in part of our lives and learning to rest. And that that means learning to say no to some other things.” – Rhett Wilson. Rhett Wilson, Sr., a professional communicator, loves telling stories, connecting great ideas with people. He has served as Senior Writer for the Bill...

“And my hope and prayer is that through Special Grace, we might be able to feel a little bit less alone. In the prayers, I deliberately wrote them all saying our child, not my child. – Elrena Evans. Elrena Evans is the author of When I Go to Church, I Belong and Special Grace: Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs. She is a mother of five and lives in Pennsylvania. When she's not...

"I want to be vibrant in every season of life. I want to continue to serve you. I want to show them a way, a framework of saying this is how you continue to allow your life to be used by God in every season, even the second half." – Dawn Damon. Dawn Damon is a best-selling, award-winning author, national speaker, podcast host, life coach, and CEO of BraveHearted Woman. There, she offers coaching,...

“If you look at how our behaviors are built, it starts with our relationships, experiences, and genetics. From those three, you get these beliefs that influence your thoughts and your emotions that are automatic throughout the day, which influence your behaviors. So, if you want to truly change your behaviors, you begin with gratitude because it changes your perception, changes your belief about s...

“We've been so exposed the last few years to cancel culture. It's, "If I don't agree with you, I'm going to get louder and more dominant, and I'm going to tear you apart." And how do we model to our kids that we are called to love through that process?” – Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, have joined...

“Honestly, if there's one thing that I pray for daily, I pray for the Lord to give America solid Christian families where husbands love their wives and children are raised in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” – Alex McFarland. Alex McFarland is the leader of Alex McFarland Ministries and a religion, youth, and culture expert. He is also the creator of Viral Truth Clubs, and has authored or...

“But to make our home a reflection of heaven on earth, we also need to be thinking about God's characteristics, who he is, and how we can demonstrate that in our homes. How can we ultimately have a sense of security, a sense of peace and protection, a sense of order?” – Lori Wildenberg. Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining. Lori Wildenberg...

Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of nearly 50 books, fiction and nonfiction. As an avid Bible reader, she has guided many people into the Scriptures to supercharge their faith. Through God’s healing, Mary has overcome a difficult past to become an authentic example of what it means to live a brand-new story. She loves to help others “re-story” their lives through the...

“Can we just be challenged enough to say, "It's going be dirty and messy and hard, but at the same time, would we want to go to heaven any other way?" And if we want to raise kids, I pray for my kids every day that they chase after the God-sized dreams. But if we want that, then we have to do that ourselves - we have to model it. And so, my challenge for myself and my family and for all of us is t...