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How do we explain when someone claims to be a Christian but doesn't follow biblical teachings, especially in a personal case? In this episode, we’ll explore how to guide children with discernment and love in these tricky situations, using practical strategies to help them understand faith and behavior while fostering kindness and understanding.

In this episode, we explore how to protect your family from online pornography. Learn about the importance of internet filtering software, recommendations for Christian families, and practical steps to develop internal safeguards in your children's hearts and minds.

Looking for the best internet filter for families? This article explores top tools to protect your children from harmful content online, comparing features, prices, and benefits.

In this episode, we tackle a great question from a parent whose six-year-old son frequently asks new friends and strangers if they are Christian. While this is a well-meaning habit, it can sometimes make others uncomfortable. Host Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares how to affirm a child’s love for Jesus while also offering guidance on how to engage with others in a way that opens up meaningful conversations without causing discomfort. Tune in for practical tips on nurturing your child’s faith while teaching them relational wisdom.

Learn how to establish healthy routines at home that can help reduce anxiety in children. Explore strategies that support physical, emotional, and relational health for a peaceful family life.

In this episode, we explore whether parents should always ask their kids questions to encourage critical thinking, even in everyday tasks like chores and discipline. Elizabeth Urbanowicz discusses when it's appropriate to ask questions and when it's essential to give direct commands, especially in the context of biblical parenting. Tune in for practical advice on how to balance guidance and questions in your parenting approach.

In this episode, we address the question, "How do we help our kids not buy into the lie that the Bible's morality is oppressive and evil?" Elizabeth Urbanowicz discusses why God's moral standards lead to human flourishing and how parents can guide their children to embrace the goodness of biblical morality in a culture that rejects it. Tune in for practical tips on equipping your kids to understand and defend God's truth.

Foundation Book Club's recommended books and discussion questions for October 2024.

In this episode, we address the question, "Is talking to kids about sex at a young age stealing their innocence?" Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores the concern many parents have about early discussions on sexuality and explains why it's important to start these conversations around ages three or four. Tune in to understand how to approach these topics in a way that respects your child's innocence while preparing them for the future.

In this episode, we dive into how to make family worship time accessible and edifying for children across a wide age range. Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares practical tips for keeping younger children engaged while challenging older kids, ensuring that family worship is a meaningful experience for everyone. Tune in for insights on fostering a worship routine that nurtures your family's faith together.

In this episode, we explore how to explain the importance of following God’s word to children as young as two and four. Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares practical tips for giving young kids a simple yet lasting foundation for trusting the Bible, preparing them for the many worldviews they'll face as they grow. Join us as we dive deep into helping children understand why God's Word is the ultimate truth.

In this episode, we explore how to navigate your child’s interest in superhero, magic, and supernatural toys like Spider-Man and Pokémon from a biblical perspective. Learn how to form convictions based on Scripture, while understanding that different Christians may hold varying views. Join us as we dive into how to biblically guide your children in making choices about toys and entertainment.

In this episode, we explore how to guide children spiritually when you're not their parent. Whether you're an aunt, uncle, or church member, learn how to influence kids' faith while respecting parents' authority and maintaining your God-given role. Discover ways to build relationships, pray intentionally, and offer wisdom when invited.

In this episode, we dive into the challenging question: how can we teach our children to love others as image-bearers of God while recognizing sin without condoning it? Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores how to balance grace and truth, offering biblical insights to help parents guide their children through this delicate issue. Tune in to learn practical ways to train your children in love, discernment, and understanding the truth of God's Word.

In this episode, we tackle how to approach church leadership when they don’t understand the harm of the Orange curriculum. Learn how to address these concerns while maintaining unity in the church and ensure your kids are being discipled biblically, even when your church uses materials that misinterpret Scripture. Tune in for practical advice on navigating this sensitive issue with grace and conviction.

Foundation Book Club's recommended books and discussion questions for September 2024.

In this episode, we dive into how to explain complacent Christianity to your children—addressing love of wealth, lack of hospitality, and more. Learn how to guide your kids toward a biblical understanding of what a faithful Christian life should look like, even when those around them in the church may not reflect it. Tune in for practical advice on helping your children recognize and embrace true Christian living.

Today's podcast question says, "When talking to parents of older kids who have not yet talked to their kids about God's good design for sex, what advice would you give them?"