Raising Christian Kids

Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining to help families have peace in the home and build lifetime connections! 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. Du...

There is so much nutritional value in many foods mentioned throughout the Bible... During this episode, Lee Ann discusses the many foods on earth that are referenced through out the Bible that we should be feeding our children. In John 6:35, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life that came down out of heaven: if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for...

“I love it because, unlike today’s superhero entertainment for kids, it is so clean, safe, and fun.” -Amanda Trumpower. Amanda Trumpower is a writer for Jesus lovers who dig dragons, detectives, and droids. As a follower of Christ, her worldview is based on the Bible. All her books conform to a Christian worldview, though certainly not all the characters. While the journey may be difficult, the ma...

The Bible says that in Him all things were created in Heaven and on Earth. All things... including music! Music is a tool that allows us and our children to worship the Lord and grow in our faith. It heightens the emotional experience of something and can alter how we feel in the same manner as sugar or medicine. At times, we even take it for granted. Musical notation began in the monasteries of W...

“Very few people realize that there is a legal way already at our fingertips that we can utilize to teach the Bible to public school students during the school day.” – Joel Penton. A former defensive tackle and national champion for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Joel Penton is the author of three books and the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy—a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to stu...

Do your children honor God? The dictionary meaning of honor is high respect and great esteem. And to adhere to what is right or a conventional standard of conduct. And adhere means attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief. So, honor is to hold someone or something, or even some idea, in high regard by being attached or committed to a person, cause, or belief. 2 Samuel 2:30 NIV states...

“If I can help parents in the earlier years learn to build a connection with their kids, to speak the gospel, and to live redemptively in their homes, what difference would it make as their children grow older; my hope is maybe less kids would struggle with some of these mental health issues.” -Kristen Hatton. Kristen Hatton, MA, is a counselor and author passionate about helping families. She is...

As important as it is for us as parents and caretakers to teach our children empathy, it is equally as important to teach them love and acceptance for one another. Love is the most powerful emotion on earth, and the definition of love is God, which means God is love. We all have a deep desire to feel liked, accepted, and loved by our family, friends, and associates. Acceptance involves understandi...

“Our failures where we do not image God perfectly are opportunities to talk to our children and ask for forgiveness for messing up.” -Catherine Larson. After graduating with a master’s in biblical studies from Reformed Theological Seminary, Catherine Larson spent seven years writing with Chuck Colson for BreakPoint radio, Christianity Today, and Newsweek online. Today, she writes amidst the clatte...

How would you feel if your child only spoke to you twice in the day - in the morning when they woke up and at night before they went to bed? How do you think our heavenly father feels when we only talk to him in the morning and at night? There are many ways to help you and your child’s prayers be a more meaningful conversation and be a special time with the Lord. Conversations allow you to express...

Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining to help families have peace in the home and work together to build lifetime connections! 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 P...

“God took Abram outside. That is fundamental. We can do the same thing. We can take our children outside and prepare them to receive God’s truth.” -Eryn Lynum. Eryn Lynum is a mother and wife, a certified Master Naturalist, a Bible teacher, and the author of the books 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of the Intentional Parenting and Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Cre...

“God is not wishy-washy, and in his creation and everything he’s made, we see order and method, and natural laws that we need to live in harmony with and respect.” -Eryn Lynum. Eryn Lynum is a mother and wife, a certified Master Naturalist, a Bible teacher, and the author of the books 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of the Intentional Parenting and Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith...

“Kids are so sensory. They remember things when it’s anchored in a hands-on experience. So, if we can take them outside and explore nature while also anchoring theological and biblical truth, that’s a win-win.” Eryn Lynum. Eryn Lynum is a mother and wife, a certified Master Naturalist, a Bible teacher, and the author of the books 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of the Intentional Parenting and Ro...

Without a solid foundation, it can be hard to instill biblical wisdom and grow godly faith! Often, we speak about raising children to have a strong, unfailing foundation in Christ, to stand up against this ever-increasing evil world. As parents and caretakers, we try our best to raise our children with a biblical worldview that can overcome the secular worldview influence that dominates today’s so...

“All of the metabolic issues, the weight gain, the posture issues, we're seeing a lot of visual issues, and of course, the mental health crisis that’s going on, all of these things are related to screen time.” – Dr. Victoria Dunckley. Dr. Victoria Dunckley is an award-winning integrative child psychiatrist at the Centre for Life in Los Angeles. She is an internationally recognized expert on the im...

In a world full of deadlines, appointments, and obligations, do you sometimes set unrealistic expectations for your children with the hope of success? In today's fast-paced and hectic world, hurrying has become an integral part of our lives. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Being a mom is a full-time job.” But being a mom is equivalent to two and a half full-time jobs, according to statistics. N...

Looking for a tool to help make praying more fun and fit naturally into your children’s daily routines? Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling are two friends who met during their undergrad years and launched a ministry together called Raising Prayerful Kids. Though they live in different parts of the country, they both are passionate about helping parents teach their kids how to pray. Authors of...

Did you know that experts say around age 5 or 6 is when feelings of romantic love begin to form? It can be challenging to navigate the topic of romance and relationships with our children, especially at a young age. Scientists say falling in love is a complex process and that our brains are hard-wired to give our emotions the upper hand over common sense. Falling in love is a beautiful and strong...

“When we are partnering with God and trusting in him for our child’s future, we can parent out of that sense of peace… and it helps us build a relationship with them while were helping them build a relationship with God.” Christie Thomas. Christie Thomas is a Canadian homeschooling mom of 3 who spends her evenings helping Christian parents disciple their kids without knowing it all or doing it all...

Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining to help families have peace in the home and work together to build lifetime connections! 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 P...

“How can we bring about life transformation in the hearts of our children so that they won’t only just live for Christ, but they’ll go out into the world equipped to share the gospel of Jesus and his transforming power with others?” -Joleen Steel. Joleen Steel is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Camping Stick Kids. In addition to writing the curriculum for CSK, her heart is to help Ch...

“When we make it about us, what we do is that we fail to enter into those small moments…Those small moments are what gives us relational capital later for our kids to come to us in big moments.” -Dr. Joshua Straub. Dr. Josh Straub is a speaker, author, marriage and leadership coach, and podcast and TV cohost. He is the author or coauthor of eight books, including the book Famous at Home: 7 Decisio...

“Everything you need for your marriage, for raising your children, and for yourself, it’s all there in the Word of God.” -Mary Garcia. Mary Garcia is a family pastor and has a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling and has been a certified biblical and family counselor for thirty years. Her passion is to share deep and rich wisdom from her life experiences and biblical insights on how t...

There are ways to make the dreaded doctor’s visit less painful (emotionally and physically) for our children. You can help your child work through their fear of the doctor with some understanding and patience. If your little one seems to fear the doctor, talk with your physician beforehand and share your child’s concerns. Every child fears something at some point in their life. But what may be fri...