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Cultivating a Love for Hard Work in Educational Settings

Discover how to encourage hard work in kids through biblical principles and practical challenges in our latest Teaching Tips article.

Beyond "I'm Sorry": Instilling Genuine Repentance in Kids

Help your child move beyond routine apologies to genuine repentance. Learn biblical habits to instill true repentance and forgiveness in young kids.

Navigating Homeschool & Public School Tensions in the Church

Feeling tension between homeschool and public school moms at church? Discover biblical wisdom to navigate differences and foster unity in the body of Christ.

How Should Christians Think About Environmental Issues?

How should Christian parents teach their kids about environmental issues? Learn how to guide your children in understanding both the importance of conservation and the necessity of responsible consumption—all while keeping a biblical perspective.

Choosing the Right Homeschool Curriculum as a Christian

How can Christian parents wisely choose a homeschool curriculum? Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares 4 key steps to making any curriculum work for your family.

Is It Unjust for Jesus to Be Punished for Our Sin?

Is it unjust for God to punish Jesus for our sins? Explore how justice & mercy meet at the cross and how to help kids evaluate objections to Christianity.

Talking to Kids About Neighbors with Non-Traditional Families

Teach kids biblical truth about gender & marriage while loving others well. Learn how to guide conversations wisely & respond with truth & kindness.

Integrating Faith in Science Lessons: Teaching Kids to See God's Design & Sin's Impact

Explore how to integrate a biblical worldview in science teaching with practical tips and scriptural insights.

How to Disciple Kids Through Their Sin Struggles

How should we disciple kids through struggles like selfishness? In this episode, we explore biblical wisdom for guiding children toward Christlike maturity.

Is Proverbs 22:6 a Promise?

Is Proverbs 22:6 a promise parents can hold onto? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz unpacks the meaning of Proverbs 22:6, its context in wisdom literature, and whether it guarantees a child’s lifelong faithfulness. Discover how to interpret Scripture wisely and why it's vital to understand the difference between biblical promises and general wisdom.

Should Christians Vaccinate Their Kids? Thinking Biblically About the Vaccine Debate

How should Christians think biblically about the hot-button issue of vaccines? If you've ever felt conflicted about vaccines, big pharma, and government involvement, this episode will provide a helpful framework grounded in Scripture.

How to Talk to Kids About Sex (Without the Awkwardness)

When should you talk to your kids about sex? What should you say, and how can you bring it up naturally? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz provides a framework for having age-appropriate conversations about body parts, the mechanics of sex, and reproduction—all while grounding the discussion in a positive, biblical perspective. Learn how to create a safe and open environment where your children can ask questions and receive clear, truthful answers from you.

February 2025 Book Club Recommendations

Foundation Book Club's recommended books and discussion questions for February 2025.

How are Christians and Mormons Different?

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores the crucial differences between Mormonism and Biblical Christianity, particularly in how both groups use similar language to convey vastly different beliefs. By walking through four key terms—God, Jesus, the Gospel, and Salvation—Elizabeth sheds light on why Christians and Mormons misunderstand each other and how these theological distinctions impact evangelism, discipleship, and Christian homeschooling communities.

Encouraging Spiritual Growth in Kids

How do you encourage your child to grow spiritually when they already participate in Christian education, church programs, and family devotions? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a listener’s question about fostering faith development in a 10-year-old while recognizing that salvation and sanctification are ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit.

Understanding Morality in Children: Are They Capable of Sin?

Do children have a sense of morality? Are they capable of sin before a certain age? And how does this impact how we disciple and evangelize them?

Teaching Kids Theology

How do you explain big theological words like justification, sanctification, propitiation, redemption, and reconciliation to children in a way they can understand? In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through a simple three-step approach to teaching these complex concepts to kids of all ages. You'll learn how to create easy definitions, pair them with body movements, and provide key Bible verses to help children grasp these truths.

How to Explain Circumcision in the Bible to Kids

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz answers a listener’s question about explaining the concept of circumcision in scripture to young children. Elizabeth shares practical advice for navigating tough biblical concepts, modeling how to approach topics like circumcision in honest and age-appropriate ways.