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Discipline can shape a child’s character—or crush their spirit. In this episode of Raising Rebels, Joel and Tech break down how to give consequences that teach, not punish, and how to discipline in a way that builds a bridge, not a wall. We talk about the danger of correcting in anger, practical ways to downregulate (yes—breathe), why discipline is really training, and how to make consequences predictable, proportional, and age-appropriate. You’ll also hear a helpful framework from law enforcement (a “use of force continuum” applied to parenting), plus a powerful approach to creating a family discipline charter so everyone knows the expectations ahead of time.
If this helped you, like, comment, and subscribe—and share it with a dad who needs it. 
Chapters
00:00 - Cold Open: Discipline can shape or crush
00:18 - Welcome: Consequences that teach, not break trust
01:22 - React vs Respond: Never discipline in anger
03:19 - Resource Spotlight: “Standing on the Promises”
04:17 - Biblical Lens: Slow to speak, slow to anger (James 1)
04:44 - Redefining Discipline: Training, not punishment
06:56 - Real Dad Moment: The mower incident & asking forgiveness
08:31 - Quick Reset: Walk away + deep breathing
10:32 - Downregulation: “The hack” before you walk in the door
10:41 - Breathwork Example: Deep End Fitness + staying calm under stress
12:27 - A Hard Line: Don’t discipline with your hand
13:49 - Spanking Talk: When it’s appropriate—and how not to do it
15:00 - Use-of-Force Parenting: Verbal first, escalation last
16:32 - “Spare the rod?” Shepherd context + guiding/protecting
17:35 - The Process: Teaching, consequence, restoration, prayer
23:04 - Age-Appropriate Wisdom: Public tantrums & private correction
24:31 - Family Discipline Charter: Kids help set consequences
31:54 - Takeaways: Training ground, reconnection, breathe
32:35 - Closing Scripture: Proverbs 3:11–12 + sendoff
Links
SunlitStudios.com
@TheBibleShowPodcast
@UnderTheHoodFL
Hashtags
#RaisingRebels #Fatherhood #ParentingPodcast #Discipline #BiblicalParenting #ChristianDads #AngerManagement #EmotionalRegulation #Breathwork #BoundariesForKids #ParentingTips #FamilyLeadership #Proverbs #James1 #HealthyHomes
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By Sunlit StudiosDiscipline can shape a child’s character—or crush their spirit. In this episode of Raising Rebels, Joel and Tech break down how to give consequences that teach, not punish, and how to discipline in a way that builds a bridge, not a wall. We talk about the danger of correcting in anger, practical ways to downregulate (yes—breathe), why discipline is really training, and how to make consequences predictable, proportional, and age-appropriate. You’ll also hear a helpful framework from law enforcement (a “use of force continuum” applied to parenting), plus a powerful approach to creating a family discipline charter so everyone knows the expectations ahead of time.
If this helped you, like, comment, and subscribe—and share it with a dad who needs it. 
Chapters
00:00 - Cold Open: Discipline can shape or crush
00:18 - Welcome: Consequences that teach, not break trust
01:22 - React vs Respond: Never discipline in anger
03:19 - Resource Spotlight: “Standing on the Promises”
04:17 - Biblical Lens: Slow to speak, slow to anger (James 1)
04:44 - Redefining Discipline: Training, not punishment
06:56 - Real Dad Moment: The mower incident & asking forgiveness
08:31 - Quick Reset: Walk away + deep breathing
10:32 - Downregulation: “The hack” before you walk in the door
10:41 - Breathwork Example: Deep End Fitness + staying calm under stress
12:27 - A Hard Line: Don’t discipline with your hand
13:49 - Spanking Talk: When it’s appropriate—and how not to do it
15:00 - Use-of-Force Parenting: Verbal first, escalation last
16:32 - “Spare the rod?” Shepherd context + guiding/protecting
17:35 - The Process: Teaching, consequence, restoration, prayer
23:04 - Age-Appropriate Wisdom: Public tantrums & private correction
24:31 - Family Discipline Charter: Kids help set consequences
31:54 - Takeaways: Training ground, reconnection, breathe
32:35 - Closing Scripture: Proverbs 3:11–12 + sendoff
Links
SunlitStudios.com
@TheBibleShowPodcast
@UnderTheHoodFL
Hashtags
#RaisingRebels #Fatherhood #ParentingPodcast #Discipline #BiblicalParenting #ChristianDads #AngerManagement #EmotionalRegulation #Breathwork #BoundariesForKids #ParentingTips #FamilyLeadership #Proverbs #James1 #HealthyHomes