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Reversing Culture's Disconnect Between Heart And Obedience Mar 19, 2024

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Our culture has created a false dichotomy in parenting. Pop parenting trends tend to focus either purely on emotions (what they call "the heart") or purely on outward actions (obedience). But as we examined in Part 1, these parenting strategies ignore the reality that the human person is both body and soul (heart). In this episode, Brett and Erin unpack more Scripture about the heart and discuss how the biblical definition of the heart helps us practically navigate and avoid the pitfalls of gentle parenting and tiger parenting.

Missed Part 1? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MnYTJLGEDs

Check out our episode on discipline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkUEUREH5cY

What Gentle Parenting Misses About The Heart Mar 12, 2024

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Parents are told repeatedly that rules and discipline don't really change a child's heart AND that it's the heart which is the most important issue. Therefore, much of today's parenting advice can subtlety undermine the idea of strong rules, boundaries and discipline. In order to navigate the maze of modern parenting advice, Christian parents must start by asking some vital questions. Do we know what we're even referring to when we talk about our kids' "heart?" What does the Bible say about the human heart and how we should understand it? An incorrect understanding of what the heart is will result in incorrect and ineffective strategies to shape our kids' hearts.

In this episode, Brett and Erin lay out a biblical view of the human heart that is true to reality.

Read the Naugle article mentioned: https://www3.dbu.edu/naugle/pdf/devo_8.pdf

"Life Is Short. Eternity Is Long. Make It Count." The Story Of Emily Komoszewski Mar 05, 2024

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In this special episode, we bring you the profound story and testimony of Emily Komoszewski, a young woman who tragically passed away in 2021. Shelley, Emily's mom, shared her daughter's story at the 2024 California MAVEN Conference where she recounted the aching questions of faith she had to wrestle with in the wake of her unimaginable loss and how she found refuge in the foundation of Scripture. Following Shelley's talk, Brett explores how grief and pain over such an intense loss ultimately points us to God.

Powerful Strategies For Training Our Kids w/ J. Warner Wallace Feb 27, 2024

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How do we make sure our kids are trained in the Christian worldview? How do we look beyond the popular parenting or Sunday school trends? Recorded LIVE at the 2024 California MAVEN Conference, Brett and Erin chat with Christian apologist and cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace about his story, journey to faith, and the practical strategies he used to pass the Christian worldview on to his kids.

Check out J. Warner Wallace's resources here: https://coldcasechristianity.com/

Explore more about MAVEN's Immersive Experiences here: https://maventruth.com/immersive-experience/

9 Practical Steps To Teach Your Kid To Work Hard Feb 20, 2024

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Parents, have you ever asked your kid, "Hey, what do you think about work?" How would they respond? In the past 2 episodes, we've highlighted the struggle Gen Z is experiencing with work ethic and outlined a theology of work according to the Bible. Now, it's time to get down to specifics. In this episode, Brett and Erin unpack 9 very practical ways you can engage and strengthen your child's view of work and work ethic.

Read the article mentioned in the episode: https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-workers-shocked-by-nine-to-five-work-schedule-2023-11

Check out Part 1 of this podcast series on Gen Z and work ethic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ8MThv187I

Check out Part 2 of this podcast series on Gen Z and work ethic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gxykAOAP8I

What The Bible Says About The Nature Of Work Feb 13, 2024

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Our theology should touch every single area of life. So, does your family have a theology of washing the dishes or mowing the lawn? Well, all of these flow from having a strong grasp of work's role in the Christian worldview: what work is and why we should do it as illuminated by the light of Scripture. In this episode, Brett and Erin outline a theology of work to help you equip your kids to navigate work today.

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Check out Part 1 of this podcast series on Gen Z and work ethic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ8MThv187I

Is Gen Z Lazy? The Unfortunate Consequences Of Raising A Generation On Screens Feb 06, 2024

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Do you remember when you got your first job? Odds are it wasn't super spectacular, but it did allow you to earn some spending money and taught you some essential skills. Studies are finding that Gen Z is struggling in the workforce with skills like professional behavior or confidence. In this episode, Brett and Erin respond to some studies about Gen Z and their working woes and begin to outline the necessity of work in the Christian worldview as a way to teach kids how to enter the world.

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Cutting Through The Noise Of Online Parenting Advice Jan 30, 2024

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Parents, do you need to "do better?" Popular parenting influencer BillyVSCO thinks so, ending each of his parenting videos with this mantra. He's one of hundreds of prominent social media voices offering parenting advice on everything from discipline to discipleship. So how can Christian parents possibly sort through all the contradictory advice and noise online? In this episode, Brett and Erin respond to a couple of BillyVSCO's videos and walk you through strategies for sifting through good and bad parenting advice.

3 Scriptures That Reveal The Relationship Between Faith And Knowledge Jan 23, 2024

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How does Scripture define faith? Last week, we discussed some of the mistaken views of faith that are popular in the church today. In this episode, Brett and Erin explore 3 key Scriptures that help us accurately define faith, and equip you with some practical parenting strategies for passing a true view of faith to your kids. Listen to Part 1 of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSzMM_mSYY8 Check out our interview with Greg Koukl here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrpDIVMSwMA

Is Faith All In Your Head? Don't Separate Faith From Fact. Jan 16, 2024

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How would you define faith? Does it depend on how many Bible facts we know or is faith just a feeling? Unfortunately, many Christians hold a mistaken view of faith and don't even know it. We hear the word "faith" used by pastors, fellow Christians, and sometimes even by atheists. But, how many of us know what it really means? In this episode, Brett and Erin unpack some of the most prevalent mistaken views of faith that have seeped into the church today.

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