Raising Christian Kids

“The Bible says a lot about angels, and I wanted to communicate that to kids in such a way that they would be drawn to God's protecting power and not be afraid.” – Marty Machowski. Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over thirty years. He is the author of several family devotionals, curricu...

 "Even in our imperfection, God uses us to teach and guide our children." -Lori Wildenberg. 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 Communi...

Are you looking for an organization that can help teach your child about God? Or, perhaps, learn more about God yourself? Andrew York grew up in a Bible-believing home and, at a young age, felt God's calling on my life to serve Him in evangelizing children. Andrew has served with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) for 15 years in various technical positions. He currently serves as the Director of C...

"If you get caught sitting around tormenting yourself about how I could've done it better. I could be better. I'm doing it wrong. I feel guilty. Then you are not in the moment. So what you do is you gather up all of that guilt that you have, and you go, 'I give this to you too, God, because you bore my guilt. You bore my shame. You don't want me to wear it every day because it's a barrier to what...

“I believe anxiety is, obviously, a physical response that all of our bodies are capable of whether we have an anxiety disorder or not; it is a God-given gift in the sense because it's supposed to help take over when there's a threat in front of us; and so, I wanted the reader to feel seen in her anxiety and not feel ashamed of it.” – Courtney Devich. Courtney Devich is a mama relying on Jesus and...

When is it appropriate to teach children about reproduction and prenatal development? Tara Sander Lee, PhD, is Vice President and Director of Life Sciences at the Charlotte Lozier Institute. She is a Harvard-trained scientist with a PhD in Biochemistry and fellowship training in Cell and Molecular Biology. Before joining the Lozier Institute, she was an appointed faculty member at the Medical Coll...

God states in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord…” Whether in our personal or professional lives, having a well-thought-out plan allows us to focus on what needs to be done and when it needs to be done. And we can teach our children early why it’s important to plan and how to become good planners. During this episode, Lee Ann elaborates on these six reasons why pla...

“Having a godly marriage, which is loving with Christ's agape love, that selfless love, is the light of the gospel in your home.” -Rhonda Stoppe. Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, have joined together to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone who is raising the next generation of warriors for Ch...

1 Peter 1:15-16 states, “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” For us to be holy and to be able to teach our kids to be holy, we need to explain to them and help them understand what it means to be holy. We, as Christians, are set apart from sin because sin separates us from God and moral purity. However, we do sin, so ho...

“Forget the lecturing. Let's move to listening. Forget the accusations and the assumptions. Let's move to asking questions. Rather than taking things personally, let's talk about what is the process underneath there.” – Lori Wildenberg. 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 ed...

1 Corinthians 10:13 states, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” God provides a way out, and we want to make sure our children understand there is an escape route when they face temptation.” No matter who yo...

Did you know that 1 in 4 boys do not have a father in their household? Mark Hancock is an author, award-winning writer, and conference speaker who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Trail Life USA. During this episode, Lee Ann and Mark discuss Trail Life USA and its mission to provide a Christ-centered, boy-focused alternative to the Boy Scouts. Trail Life USA can help cultivate godly charac...

Psalm 34:18 states, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini delves into the important topic of helping children cope with grief and loss from a Christian perspective. With a compassionate and insightful approach, she shares eight essential ways to support children through the difficult emotions and challenges of grief...

“But what we need to do is look at our children and realize from an eternal lens that God's got it. And his perspective is, ‘This is just a chapter in their story.’ And so, we must have that eternal lens and know that God is not finished with their story.” -Laine Lawson Craft. Best-selling and award-winning author Laine Lawson Craft, a Fort Walton Beach, Florida resident, wife, and devoted mom, ha...

How can we teach our children to become responsible kids so they can grow up to be responsible adults? Discipline is vital in helping children learn to be accountable and responsible. And, as always, we rely on the word of God to help us when teaching our children about responsibility. Ultimately, we, as parents, want our children to follow instructions, be organized, manage time, manage emotions,...

Aubrey Sampson, mother of three boys, serves as a teaching pastor at Renewal Church, a multiethnic congregation in Chicago, and Timberlake, a multisite church across the Seattle area. She is an author, coach, and cohost of the radio show The Common Good and the podcast Nothing Is Wasted. During this episode, Lee Ann and Aubrey discuss the importance of helping kids embrace their true identity in C...

Are you prepared to explain the meaning of being one with God to your children? Sometimes, children can have a hard time understanding concepts that are not concrete, like the Holy Spirit or the Holy Trinity. But these complex topics are some of the most important ones to teach our children so they can understand them early. Oneness is a word that means “a state of being unified or whole, unity of...

Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, have joined together to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone who is raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is a national speaker, author, podcaster, and a licensed professional counselor of 27 years. Rhonda Stoppe is a...

Genesis 1:27 states, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.’” Have you ever heard of the word “theybies?” It’s a term that some parents assign to their babies so they are not identified with a specific gender. These parents are using gender-n...

“Rather than making the child fit your mold, be flexible enough to be able to work with the child as to his age and stage and personality. And with the older kids, how great to have them perhaps read a verse. Get them involved in training in the teaching. So, you could have a situation where the older one has got the job of reading a verse, and the younger one maybe acts it out.” – Lori Wildenberg...

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Christmas is approaching, and there are so ways you can help your children create meaningful memories that will last a lifetime! From treasuring family time and building a nativity scene to engaging in acts of generosity and faith, Lee Ann offers practical and heartfelt advice for Christian parents seeking to instill the true spirit of Christmas in their...

“This provides parents with a very simple and fun and engaging guide to teach our kids that the bible has a solution for every problem we face. And so we cover 36 of the most common struggles that all kids face; we give you simple lessons, we give you biblical tools, and we give you fun family activities and discussion guides.” -Katie J. Trent. Katie J. Trent is a licensed clinical social worker,...

Do your children know how to respect biblical and social authority? During this episode, Lee Ann delves into the crucial topic of authority and its role in Christian parenting. Recognizing the prevalent lack of respect for authority in today's society, Lee Ann emphasizes the importance of teaching children to respect authority for their own well-being and their eternal journey. Lee Ann discusses s...

“A guy that used to be a neighbor of ours is now head of pediatrics at the medical school, and he said, “Until you verify to me that your child is properly hydrated, they are well nourished with the right kind of nutrients, they're getting deep sleep, and they're moving every day. I will not pull out that prescription pad.” – Ginny Brant. Ginny Brant grew up in Washington, DC, where she served as...

Struggling to find age-appropriate Christian content for your kids? The Towers of Light series is an engaging and educational book series that brings biblical truths to life. Allen Brokken is a teacher at heart, a husband, and a father most of all. He began writing the Towers of Light series for his own children to help illustrate the deep truths of the Bible in an engaging and age-appropriate way...