Category Discipline
Explaining Sin to Children Without Shame: 7 Important Reminders for Parents
How do you talk to your kids about sin? Many people are hesitant to use the word “sin” as it often carries connotations of self-righteousness, judgment, and shame in today’s culture. Many people believe that right and wrong are decidedโฆ
Mom Burnout, Tired Dads, & the Soul Care Remedy | Ep 217
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Safe in God: Why Bravery Comes From Our Security in Christ & Why It Matters
Is God safe? Are we safe in God? When I think about the giants of the Christian faith, โsafeโ isnโt the first word to describe their walks with God. From the martyrdom of Jesusโ early disciples to the countless followersโฆ
My Child Doesnโt Believe in God. Now What?
From time to time, we receive questions from the Connected Families community about what to do when your child doesnโt believe in God, has walked away from God, or may even call themselves an atheist or an agnostic. This isโฆ
Questions & Doubts: When Your Childโs Faith Is Uncertain | Ep. 168
If your child has serious doubts or has walked away from their faith, it can be scary. Together with parent coaches Bonnie Williams and Chad Hayenga, we explore parenting through a childโs spiritual doubts or unbelief. Chad and Bonnie shareโฆ
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Teach Your Kids How to Trust God
Parents who value their faith long to teach their children to trust God and walk in a vibrant, resilient relationship with Christ. Being involved in a local faith community is certainly a vital part of that. But as important asโฆ
I Was a Critical Parent: 6 Steps I Took to Find a More Loving Way
โMom, whenever I clean, you just notice what I missed or didnโt do good enough!โ I still remember one of my kids saying that and how discouraging it was. It was a reckoning moment. I didnโt want to be aโฆ
The Most Effective Way To Teach Kids To Pray
As parents, we want whatโs best for our children, including a life of solid faith, values, and prayer. How do you teach faith to your children? How do you help them understand things that sometimes even you donโt understand? Howโฆ
UPDATED: How To Pray With Your Child | Ep. 113
Prayer is a meaningful faith practice that you probably want to pass on to your kids, but teaching your kids to pray may feel overwhelming. You may feel unsure how to answer your kidโs questions about prayer or how toโฆ
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Four Simple Ways to Teach Your Child About God
Do you want to teach your child about God but arenโt sure how to do it? If youโre reading this, you likely desire for your kids to grow up with strong character and a solid relationship with God. But howโฆ