Raising Them Up

Teens say movies help evangelism—but does immersion shape hearts more than we think? How does Mom effectively homeschool young boys who are full of energy? What amount of discipline is appropriate for a stepdad to give? Israel and Brook tackle these three questions in today's episode.

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)

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Is discipline dad’s job? How do you stop the constant interrupting and harsh tones? And when should kids begin their own quiet time? From 1 Sam. 15 to James 3, Israel and Brook outline a biblical path—repent of parental anger, set respectful turn-taking, teach words that build up, and model daily Scripture so children imitate what they see. 

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)

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When culture seeps into parenting decisions, discernment becomes vital. In this episode, Israel and Brook address how to handle relatives privately messaging teens, whether martial arts carry hidden religious influence, and if secular textbooks can be redeemed for homeschool use. Blending biblical wisdom with real-world experience, they call parents to guard their homes, guide their children’s hearts, and pursue education rooted in Christ.

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)

Generations.org 

When faith falters and family bonds stretch thin, how should parents respond? In this episode, Israel and Brooke address three real-life struggles: a son who won’t attend church, daughters overburdened with childcare, and the painful reality of divorce. Their counsel weaves biblical truth with compassion, helping families navigate authority, service, and suffering under the mercy of God.

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)

Generations.org 

From hard boundaries to hidden struggles, Israel and Brooke address three questions every Christian family faces: the real risks behind sleepovers, what to do when a husband falls into pornography, and how to train kids to serve rather than sulk. Blending pastoral care and practical realism, they unpack safety, repentance, discipline, and grace—showing that strong families are built not on perfection but on steady, godly leadership. 

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)

The church of Jesus Christ is in desperate need of godly men. For the church to be healthy, it must be led by men of integrity, humble men, men of love, and men who lay down their lives for the sheep. Additionally, for churches to be strong, they need to be made up of healthy, growing families led by faithful husbands and fathers who direct their family to believe in the Lord Jesus, and to walk in God’s ways.

[Shepherd's Conference](generations.org/shepherds)

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Israel and Brooke Wayne answer three big questions: how to confront a teen’s secret social browsing without breaking trust, when video-based learning helps (and when it harms the parent-child bond), and how a grandparent can wisely respond to an 11-year-old’s sudden goth style and isolation. Keeping the gospel central—training hearts as well as habits—they offer practical steps: tech timelines, family-room devices, time-boxed access, honest conversation with consequences, and a gentle, persistent presence that cultivates self-control and discernment. 

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)

The church of Jesus Christ is in desperate need of godly men. For the church to be healthy, it must be led by men of integrity, humble men, men of love, and men who lay down their lives for the sheep. Additionally, for churches to be strong, they need to be made up of healthy, growing families led by faithful husbands and fathers who direct their family to believe in the Lord Jesus, and to walk in God’s ways.

[Shepherd's Conference](generations.org/shepherds)

Generations.org 

Israel and Brooke Wayne tackle real-life parenting questions: defusing sibling rivalry when personalities clash, setting wise tech boundaries for teens without outsourcing discipleship to software, and reshaping sleep habits so mornings don’t start in meltdown mode. They keep the gospel central—training hearts as well as habits—while offering practical steps on space, schedules, consequences, and conversations that cultivate self-control, peace, and responsibility at home. 

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)

The church of Jesus Christ is in desperate need of godly men. For the church to be healthy, it must be led by men of integrity, humble men, men of love, and men who lay down their lives for the sheep. Additionally, for churches to be strong, they need to be made up of healthy, growing families led by faithful husbands and fathers who direct their family to believe in the Lord Jesus, and to walk in God’s ways.

[Shepherd's Conference](generations.org/shepherds)

Generations.org 

Israel and Brook Wayne answer real-life parenting questions about navigating extended family dynamics that conflict with your values, encouraging a shy child without over-pressuring them, and shepherding the heart of a rebellious teen who resists authority. They highlight the spiritual core of parenting, offering Scripture-based wisdom for maintaining boundaries, building confidence, and protecting your family’s discipleship focus—even in the hardest moments. 

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at generations.org/raisingthemup or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at familyrenewal.org and generations.org. 

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to Generations.org/media.

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day.  Strong.
StrongTheBook.com 

The church of Jesus Christ is in desperate need of godly men. For the church to be healthy, it must be led by men of integrity, humble men, men of love, and men who lay down their lives for the sheep. Additionally, for churches to be strong, they need to be made up of healthy, growing families led by faithful husbands and fathers who direct their family to believe in the Lord Jesus, and to walk in God’s ways.

generations.org/shepherds

Generations.org 

Israel and Brook Wayne take on real parenting questions about teaching true manners without falling into superficial rule-keeping, guiding kids through constant bickering over toys and chores, and helping children deal with deep shame when they sin. They explore how biblical parenting reaches beyond behavior to the heart, offering both grace and truth as we disciple our kids in the ways of the Lord. 

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at generations.org/raisingthemup or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at familyrenewal.org and generations.org. 

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to Generations.org/media.

Generations.org 

Israel and Brook Wayne tackle listener questions about carving out one-on-one time in large families, teens getting lost in fiction, and a biblical view of grace in parenting—not permissiveness, but God’s empowering for holiness—showing how to pair loving discipline with truth to shepherd children’s hearts. 

Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.
Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.
Submit your question at generations.org/raisingthemup or call 1-800-223-6567.

Find more from the Waynes at familyrenewal.org and generations.org. 

This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to Generations.org/media.

Generations.org