John, Kris, and Bodie discuss the merits of Christian Camp.

Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/should-i-send-my-child-to-a-christian-camp/

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"When my wife and I lost our son, Zion, in 2023, we were devastated. In the months following his death, getting through the day felt like trying to scale a twelve-foot wall. As we tried to figure out this new normal of living with intense and overwhelming grief, it took an enormous amount of effort and mental energy to do the bare necessities each day.

But thankfully, in those dreadful days and months, God brought to us many other people who helped us scale the wall. Without the patient encouragement and loving involvement of friends and family, we would have struggled even more than we did. Though they couldn’t fix the problem or reduce the pain, they could give us a boost to lift our spirits and lighten our load." - Zach Sparkman

Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-help-a-friend-who-has-lost-a-child/

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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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