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Has Thanksgiving become more about food and family and football than giving thanks to God for His abundant provision? In this episode, we’re talking about cultivating gratitude in the home. We will walk through 5 Bible verses (Rom. 1:21-23; Phi. 4:6-7; Col. 2:7, 3:14-15; 1 Thess. 5:18) on thankfulness that you could use to teach your kids.

Additional Bible passages for study:

Exodus 15, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalms 9:1; 28:7; 69:30; 92:1;100; 107:1; 118:1; 136:1, Daniel 6:10, Luke 17:11–19, 2 Corinthians 9:11–12, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15–17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Hebrews 12:28, Revelation 7:12

Links:

https://www.growingfathers.com/using-simple-scriptures-to-cultivate-gratitude/

https://youtu.be/vphQ55-G9fY

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/112161410551

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Why is Systematic Theology so important for kids? In this episode, we highlight a handful of terrific resources and discuss how parents can use these to teach their children about God, man, sin, salvation, the church, and many otherimportant theological topics.

Big Theology for Little Hearts (Board Books) by Devon and Jessica Robyn Provencher

Everything A Child Should Know About God by Kenneth Taylor

Leading Little Ones to God: A Child's Book of Bible Teachings by MarianSchoolland

The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski (Growing Fathers Book Review)

Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware

Other:

Tiny Theologians

New City Catechism

Truth:78

Kids4Truth

Adventure Club

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In this episode, John and Kris discuss the importance of teaching children about baptism. They explain the significance of baptism as a step of obedience, apublic profession of faith, a symbol of union with Christ, and an identification with the body of Christ—the Church. Their conversation also covers the timing of baptism, the connection between baptism and churchmembership, and the role of parents in guiding their children through this important spiritual step.

Article Link: https://www.growingfathers.com/teach-your-kids-about-baptism/

Growing in Grace Discipleship Booklet: https://bit.ly/4350knH

Understanding Baptism by Bobby Jamieson: https://amzn.to/4hCBRw3

"One of the most exciting and terrifying jobs of a parent is to present the decision for salvation to your children."

Join John and Kris, as they discuss four principles that can help you as you share the gospel with your children.

Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-share-the-gospel-with-children/

Additional Article about Convicting Children: https://www.growingfathers.com/is-it-right-to-convict-my-children/

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In part two, Paul continues his story by sharing about his ongoing battle with cancer and the ways faith is tested and strengthened through suffering. He discusses the significance of community support, the power of music in grief (link to his Spotify playlist below), and the freedom that comes through honesty and transparency before God and others.

Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/when-god-says-no/

Paul's Lament Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UIZLy1ewC3zmBBcHtyhGZ?si=AhxA_pjwRa2xejbRZ1JHRw

Book Recommendation - Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter

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In this first episode, John Dalrymple talks with Paul Whitt about walking through profound grief after deep personal loss. Paul shares candidly about the pain of sorrow and the healing power of lament—what he calls a “bridge to healing.” Together, they explore how honest lament before God opens the way for comfort, faith, and renewed trust in His goodness, even in the darkest seasons.

Article Referenced - https://www.growingfathers.com/when-god-says-no/Paul's

Lament Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UIZLy1ewC3zmBBcHtyhGZ?si=f02d1affa6eb42b9

Book Recommendation - Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter

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John and Kristopher discuss how to talk to children about national tragedies, reflecting on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and building off of Zach Sparkman’s article where he gives four teaching principles:

1. Acknowledge the reality of sin in our world.
2. Anchor them in the character of God.
3. Teach them that trust in God includes wise actions
4. Encourage them to pray for those who are affected

Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-national-tragedies/

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Is there one spiritual habit that can fuel every other discipline in your walk with God? In this episode of the Growing Fathers Podcast, John Dalrymple and Kristopher Schaal dive into Andrew Lee’s article “A Habit That Can Change Your Life” and explore the often-overlooked practice of Scripture memory.

Together, they discuss:

• Why memorizing God's Word is more than just a "bonus" discipline
• How memorization fuels Bible reading, prayer, and fighting temptation
• Practical strategies for dads to lead their families in memorizing Scripture
• Creative ways to make Scripture memory a joyful and lasting habit in your home

Whether you’ve never memorized a verse or you’re ready to tackle whole chapters, this episode will encourage and equip you to store up God’s Word in your heart—for your own growth and for thespiritual strength of your family.Links and Resources:

A Habit That Can Change Your Life by Andrew Lee

The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney

www.HisWordinMe.com 

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"The answers to these six key questions will be the cement of their future lives’ foundation. When children ask these questions, the answers they receive and accept will lead them to either a worldly or a biblical, God-honoring philosophy of life." (Walt Brock)

Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/six-questions-our-children-have-that-demand-answers/

Articles about authority:

- Part 1: https://www.growingfathers.com/dads-and-authority/

- Part 2: https://www.growingfathers.com/dads-and-authority-part-2/

- Part 3: https://www.growingfathers.com/dads-and-authority-part-3/

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