Discipleship Parenting

As Proverbs 9:10 says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Let's take a moment to get a small glimpse of God from the Bible. It is a life-changing experience that leaves us completely humbled and having a renewed awe and reverence for our holy God.

If God is real and the Bible is His Word, then that changes everything. We quickly understand that it doesn't matter what one person thinks or another. It doesn't matter what the world is celebrating or not. In this podcast episode, we dive into the Bible to see what God says about homosexuality—and all sins—and share the good news of salvation through Jesus.

Life has a way of constantly throwing challenging circumstances our way. It's easy in these moments to shrink back or look for God to prove Himself. But, the truth is, He already has. God will never change and His promises remain true. We don't need new signs and wonders. We just need the faith to remember who He is and what He has already done.

The world is a mess. The culture is in chaos. While we may feel overwhelmed, we must remember it is all symptoms of a broken world living in darkness without the truth. Are you willing to step into the mess for Jesus? What if that means looking like you are out of your mind? What if that means sacrifice and suffering?

As humans, we don't like boundary lines. We've been told they hold us back from being who we truly are. Yet the Creator has established the entire world to function within clear lines and limits. Everything has its place and its order. So how does this impact our lives as Christians?

The world constantly throws out the same question that Pontius Pilate asked Jesus before he sentenced him to death, "What is truth?" Isn't that the same cry we hear today? What is gender? What is marriage? What is life? What is truth? The Bible doesn't leave us guessing. Do you know what it says? Do you know the truth? It is important because the truth sets us free.

It's easy to feel like you know what you stand for until the realities of life start beating against your foundation like crashing waves. When the fears, questions, and pressures arise, will you hold firm to what you believe in or will you find yourself caught off guard and tossed around?

Are we susceptible to being deluded? Is it possible that we are placing our hope, trust, satisfaction, or identity in something as foolish as a lifeless idol? Isaiah chapter 44 speaks some blunt words about the idol builder that are good for all of us to remember.

Discipleship Parenting. What is it? Why does it matter? Does it even work? Dive into this special podcast episode where we share the first chapter of Chosen Gen's book, Discipleship Parenting Foundations. You don't have to get swept up in all the worldly pressures that try to influence you and your family. Find the courage to push back against the current of the world and stand firm as a family on the only foundation that cannot be shaken.

Have you ever tried to live by God's Word and found things only got harder? Have you started discipling your kids in their faith only to find your family feels more messy than ever? Did you try sharing your faith only to have it seemingly make no difference? Today, we have some encouragement for those of you who find yourself in tough, discouraging places: double down.