Training Them Wisely - discipling kids

Dec 10 2024 84 ep. 24 mins 1

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Join Rene Christensen, author of Training Them Wisely - discipling kids, as she talks to moms, dads, and people in ministry about how to disciple kids. Kids are not being exposed to a biblical worldview through school, friends, YouTube, social media, etc. Biblical literacy is critical. We as parents and as a church must help this next generation stand strong in a world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity. Let’s talk about how to go about parenting in a godly way.

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Ep. 85 Christmas Fun as a Family

Dec 10 2024 12 mins

It's Christmas time!! Let's talk about ways to have fun as a family while keeping the focus on Him. Names of Jesus Advent Cards: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards The Real Story of Christmas: https://amzn.to/4gmdr7Y Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing

Ep. 84 Names of Jesus

Dec 03 2024 11 mins

How can we celebrate Advent with our kids? Join us as we discuss ways to keep the focus on Jesus with our kids during December. Names of Jesus Advent Cards (physical copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards-1 Names of Jesus Advent Cards (digital copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards Training Th

Ep. 83 Discipling Kis in a Post Christian Culture

Nov 21 2024 23 mins

I am so excited to have Kendra Joyner join us again today! We talk about commonly held beliefs that your kids are exposed to and how to teach your kids the truth. Is God distant or present in our lives? Are people supposed to just be good to each other or is there more? What is the purpose in life? How do we know right from wrong? Does God allow good people into heaven? What does G

Ep. 82 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Nov 12 2024 8 mins

I love filling shoeboxes with gifts for Operation Christmas Child. My kids fill a box for a child their age, and we have the best time filling these boxes! My son, Jonny joins me on this episode to discuss some of his favorite things to put in the shoeboxes. Kids who receive these boxes also hear the gospel message, and this is a great way to partner in sharing the love of Jesus w

Ep. 81 Shepherding the Heart of Your Child

Oct 29 2024 23 mins

I am so excited to welcome Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently! She is one of the wisest women I have had the privilege of knowing, and she hosts one of my favorite podcasts. As parents, we want our children to love God. Join us as Leslie gives practical tips on how we can point our children toward Jesus. You won't want to miss this episode! Heart School book: https://teachth

Ep. 80 D Group

Oct 22 2024 15 mins

I am so excited to talk to you about d groups or discipleship groups for kids. Kendra Joyner who has led d groups for kids for years joins us to talk about how to set up d groups, what growth she has seen through them, and why they are important. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry o

Ep. 79 Strong Willed Does Not Equal Defiance

Oct 15 2024 21 mins

Have you been told you need to break, harness, control, nip in the bud, or any other such phrase in regard to your child's will and you're feeling the pressure to conform? We have some godly encouragement for you instead today on this episode about how Strong Will Does Not Equal Defiance. Strong will is another way of labeling the determination, drive, and spirit that does not give

Ep. 77 Sibling Conflict

Oct 03 2024 25 mins

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language

Ep. 76 Cultivating a Vibrant and Encouraging Family Culture

Sep 24 2024 30 mins

Want an Encouraging family culture where your children thrive? Melissa and her family are finding joy even amid the incredible hardship of losing their son. Her testimony is inspiring and so encouraging. Join Melissa and Rene as they discuss ways to find joy, delight, creativity and create a vibrant family. Melissa Hannigan holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Midwester

Ep. 75 Mom Jealousy

Sep 10 2024 16 mins

Let's talk mom jealousy. It's out there and can quickly change our moods at moms. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons