Children are natural hypocrisy hunters—they see through pretense and recognize what is real. The Bible warns strongly against hypocrisy because it is fake, and nothing damages a child's faith more than seeing their parents say one thing but live another. In this final part of the Biblical Child Training series, I challenge parents, especially fathers, to lead by example. Your children will learn how to love, worship, and walk with God primarily by watching you. How you honour the Lord, love your wife, and instruct your children will shape their understanding of faith and family. If you want to raise godly children, start by being a godly example.

In this special episode of In Light of the Gospel, I sit down with John Loewen from Cuauhtémoc, Mexico. John is a pastor at Steinreich Mennoniten Gemeinde. He passionately shares the gospel in the Plautdietsch and Spanish. This entire conversation is in Plautdietsch, so my apologies to those who may not understand—but for our Low German-speaking audience, this is one you won’t want to miss!John has dedicated his life to reaching Mennonite people with the message of Christ while also being deeply involved in a ministry serving underprivileged Spanish-speaking children in Cuauhtémoc. This ministry provides education – Teaching children to read and write, providing Food and care, showing hope for the future – Helping keep kids off the streets, and most importantly the Gospel – Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ!John’s vision goes beyond the Mennonite community—he dreams of a cultural shift in Mexico, where families stay together and children grow up in stable, loving homes.🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Gospel-centered content!Check out their church website or YouTube channelhttps://steinreichcmm.org/https://www.youtube.com/@UCLFwa2jW4ejoyvgLQ0OnLLA Also, here is the website to the Spanish ministry John is involved with. https://unsuenorealizado.org/#Plautdietsch #Mennonite #Gospel #InLightOfTheGospel #JohnLoewen #ChristianMinistry #Mexico #Faith #JesusSaves #ChristianPodcast

The Bible commands fathers to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and children are instructed to obey their parents in the Lord—a commandment that comes with the promise of a long life.

In this video, I discuss the second essential thing every child needs: structure and discipline. Without clear boundaries and loving correction, children grow up feeling lost and unprepared for life. Discipline isn’t about harshness; it’s about teaching, guiding, and shaping them according to God’s Word.

If you missed Part 1 on providing security and love, be sure to check it out. And stay tuned for Part 3, where I’ll talk about the importance of guidance and being a role model.

Watch now and learn how biblical discipline leads to strong, godly children who walk in truth!

The foundation of biblical child training is a battle for the heart of your child. Before discipline, instruction, or correction, they need to know they are unconditionally loved and secure in your care. This begins even before birth—within the womb—where a child first experiences the safety and warmth of a loving home.One of the greatest ways to cultivate this security is by prioritizing your marriage. A strong, loving relationship between mom and dad provides the rich soil in which a child’s heart can grow, knowing that their world is stable and full of love. In this episode, we explore how to establish this foundation and why it is the key to raising children who thrive.

In this episode I talk with George Klassen, a song leader and guitar player at Liberty Bible Church in Taber, Alberta. George shares his journey from a stable Old Colony Mennonite upbringing, through a rebellious season of drug use and partying in his teenage years, to finding freedom and deliverance in Christ. His story highlights the transformative power of God’s grace to lead him and his wife Judy toward a life of faith in Christ!

In our third conversation together, John Fehr shares his incredible journey of transformation after being set free from meth addiction through simple faith in Christ. At his lowest point, when his life was unraveling, he found hope and restoration in a rehab (Joshua House) center in British Columbia. Since then, John has repaired broken relationships with his wife and children, launched a business, and developed a deep passion for helping others overcome addiction.

In this conversation, Jonathan Bradford shared his inspiring journey and dedication to memorizing the entire New Testament! Over the last few years, he has developed a unique memorization technique, refined through both personal trial and error and extensive study. His approach combines practical strategies with a deep, spiritual commitment, making Scripture memorization accessible and meaningful.

Jake and I had a great chat about his story. As a kid, he moved from Mexico to Canada, speaking only Low German, and the transition was tough. He struggled to learn English and got bullied, which made reading and writing even more difficult.