Raising Christian Kids

Did you know children in high-achieving school districts had higher rates of substance misuse, depression, and anxiety? During this episode, Lee Ann opens a thought-provoking discussion by addressing the competitive culture and the pressure to succeed that often infiltrates children's lives. Drawing wisdom from the word of God, Lee Ann highlights key scriptures that shed light on this issue and pr...

How can parents courageously stand up against the antichristian influence when they see their teens are being lead down the wrong path? Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. Michell...

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all God has done for us and to get together to give thanks to one another. The Bible is filled with stories that can serve as valuable tools to help children understand the concept of thankfulness and appreciate the blessings in their lives. Each story highlights different aspects of gratitude, reminding children to express thanks to others, recognize their own...

“I think the Bible is very clear that God is a warrior god. There are so many times throughout the Old Testament that we see God leading his people into battle against their enemies.… I think God has wired our boys to identify with this unique aspect of God's character, and I think our boys reflect God's character in a unique way and that they are drawn to battle and adventure and things like that...

Let's create an environment for our children where faith is nurtured, and trust in God is built through consistency, integrity, and authenticity! During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini delves into the importance of embodying godly characteristics as parents and the potential negative impact of hypocrisy on our children. Key Takeaways: Children look to their parents as role models and rely on their w...

“If every rule you have with a child is nonnegotiable, you're going to set up a rebellion because you're raising your child in a prison, not in a home. But if everything in your home is negotiable, every rule is negotiable, well, you're going to set up a rebellion as well.” -Jill Garner. Jill Rigby Garner is the founder and chief visionary officer of the nonprofit organization Manners of the Heart...

How can faith lessons and moral lessons positively shape the lives of our children? During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini explores the difference between moral and faith lessons and how they are interconnected and play a crucial role in shaping our children's beliefs, values, and actions. Moral lessons refer to the principles or guidelines that govern individuals' behavior and actions. These lesson...

“I think the most obvious thing is just invite them into your home. We do so much healing in our homes… The more kids can invite other kids into your home where conversations are happening about life, questions can be asked and answered. I think it gives those kids such a gift.” -Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rh...

How can humility contribute to a child's peace of mind and heart? During this episode, Lee Ann explores the importance of instilling humility in our children's hearts. In a world where self-centeredness and personal desires are constantly promoted, it is crucial to teach our children the value of humility and selflessness. Humility allows us to face adversity with peace in our minds and hearts. Sh...

“We're also hearing back from those moms who now put their daughters in American heritage Girls and are thrilled that we have stayed the course, that we have maintained our Christ-centered focus despite what the culture is doing.” -Patti Garibay. For more than two decades, Patti Garibay has been at the forefront of countering the culture by leading girls and women to create lives of integrity. She...

Did you know that according to statistics, only 26% of Americans trust public schools? During this episode, Lee Ann shares seven prayers to pray daily and often to keep your children safe and happy as they return to school for another year. Pray for your children’s protection. Ask God to cover them with a legion of angels to keep evil intentions away and to protect their minds from false doctrine....

“We want them to do things better than we did. We want to share things so that they don't fall into it, but they need to actually sometimes experience things themselves because that could be part of their spiritual journey.” -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-fam...

“For churches to be putting most of their ministry resources into reaching an adult is bad stewardship. It's not going to have much impact. If you want to transform lives and you want to take part in that, you should put most of your resources, most of your thoughts, your energy, your teaching, your time, your people, and all the resources you've got into ministering children because they're the o...

“The fact that less than 1% of adolescents and 1% of teenagers have a biblical worldview. I mean, you can't get much lower than that. So, we've abjectly failed in terms of raising our children. We can look at the fact that only 2% of the parents of kids under the age of 13 have a biblical worldview. That's appalling. You can't give what you don't have.” -Dr. George Barna. George Barna is a profess...

By embedding biblical principles organically into everyday life, kids can remain steadfast in their faith for a lifetime! During this episode, Lee Ann Mancini shares valuable insights on how to demonstrate love and care for your children, all while connecting their hearts and minds to Christ. From writing love notes to engaging in open-ended conversations about their day, Lee Ann provides practica...

“Our feelings may come and go, and sometimes the world says that somehow can affect you, but your DNA imprint is so strong there is no way that you cannot be what ordained you to be.” -Rhonda Stoppe. Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone...

What are some practical ways parents can incorporate the name of Jesus into everyday moments with their infants and toddlers? Our most important job as parents is to help our children grow closer to Christ. We can start this Christian parenting journey by preparing the soil for our children's faith from a young age. By planting biblical wisdom deep in their hearts and minds, we can lay a strong fo...

“There are some parenting trends out there where it’s like, ‘We want our kids just to figure out their own faith.’ And a lot of parents are keying into this… God has put eternity in our heart, but I also believe, and I know this through scripture, that parents are called to talk about faith – we are to lead the way.” -Lori Wildenberg. Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics rega...

Did you know that there are approximately 180 miracles throughout the Bible? Essentially, a miracle is known to be an event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and is considered to be the work of God. But a miracle is not necessarily a violation of the laws of nature or science because God could easily use the laws of nature or science in an unusual way. So, if miracles are real...

“Stop being so hard on yourself; that is not helpful for any parent ever. Replace those harder thoughts with gentler, kinder thoughts, and remember God loves us and believes in us in these moments.” -Sissy Goff. Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, has worked as the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries since 1993. She speaks to parents and children's ministers across the c...

Did you know that Princess Kate Middleton, Tom Cruise, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and Jesus were all bullied? Back in Jesus’ day, the Jews were fearful of the Roman soldiers. Romans were confiscating the land, food was scarce, and taxes were up to 80 to 90%. When the Jews protested the heavy tax burden, the Romans killed 6000 Jews! They were feeding the Jews to the lions for entertainment. The Jew...

"You are raising the next generation of kingdom changers - give yourself some grace; we're not perfect. Step out with forgiveness and love and leave that fear and doubt behind.” – Billie Jauss. Billie Jauss is the author of Making Room and Distraction Detox. She is a speaker and the podcast host of The Family Room. She inspires women with practical biblical guidance and challenging motivation to a...

Ephesians 4:31-32 states, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you.” In embracing the lessons of the Beatitudes, we can gradually transform our hearts and minds as we let go of bitterness, rage, and anger and create space for love, joy, and pe...

The Beatitudes are like a roadmap on how we are to live on Earth as if we are living in Heaven. The Beatitudes are eight blessings from the Gospel of Matthew declared by Jesus to his disciples. These blessings can be used to help us on Earth treat people the way we are to treat them in Heaven. The Beatitudes encourage compassion, humility, love for enemies, and a strong desire for justice. They ar...

“What I try to encourage parents and grandparents to do, is to teach their kids and their grandkids how to connect with Jesus when they’re scared and how to invite him into the room in a real first-person way.” – Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, to share empowering Godly advice,...