Someone You Should Know

Children need the full gospel—we can't jump straight to "Jesus loves you" without first teaching them about who God is, who man is, and how our relationship is broken and needs restoration. This episode also includes some practical direction on how to point your children to the gospel such as:
- Pray for their salvation when praying with them.
- Teach them straight out of the Bible—not just children's story Bibles
- Avoid pressuring them to make a decision.
- Don't ignore external behavior—use it as a bridge to show them their need for a savior.

This episode is Part 2 in a series called The Stages of Parenting

Show Notes
- Ephesians 6:1-4
- The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott
- Four Foundational Truths About God Your Kids Need to Know
- A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
- Hebrews Growth Guide

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In this episode we begin a conversation about the modern world in which we live. Constant access to all the world's information through smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices has major effects on the family and on the Christian life in general.

Show Notes
- Raising Children in a Digital Babylon Pt 1: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1023171142285
- Raising Children in a Digital Babylon Pt 2: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=10231711472710
- Technology and Love Youth Sermon by Josh Sturm: https://fbchurch.org/resource/technology-and-love
- The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch: https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Wise-Family-Everyday-Putting-Technology/dp/0801018668/
- Twelve Tips for Parenting in the Digital Age by Tony Reinke: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/twelve-tips-for-parenting-in-the-digital-age
- 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke: https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Your-Phone-Changing-You/dp/1433552434
- Circle by Disney: https://meetcircle.com/
- Wisdom Pyramid: https://storage.googleapis.com/night-fox-clients-storage/fbchurch.org/resources/photos/repository/1000.5c5b817c1cb391.33553165.jpg

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What is our goal as parents? The answer is simply to be faithful—faithful stewards and faithful witnesses of the Gospel to our kids.

This episode is the first in a series called "The Stages of Parenting" View the whole series here: https://fbchurch.org/resources/filter/the-stages-of-parenting/1

Show Notes:
- Ephesians 6:1-4
- The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Parent-Biblical-Raising-Family/dp/1596382015/

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Why do we listen to sermons together when we gather on Sundays? The answer has to do with our corporate identity as a Church. This episode also includes some practical tips on getting the most out of sermons for your spiritual growth.

Show Notes
- Ephesians 1:22-23
- Ephesians 4:11-16
- Listen Up! by Christopher Ash: https://www.christianbook.com/listen-practical-guide-to-listening-sermons/christopher-ash/9781906334673/pd/334673

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Journaling is one method of meditation that can be particularly helpful in our modern distracting world.

Show Notes:
Psalm 1
John 15
2 Corinthians 3:18
Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Bible-Donald-S-Whitney/dp/1433547848/ref=sr_1_1

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Just as we know trees by their fruit, so is the heart of man revealed by his or her behavior. So if we wish to truly change behavior, we must start with addressing heart issues with the Word of God.

Show Notes
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
2 Corinthians 3:18
Philippians 2:1-11
Ephesians 4:17-24

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A conversation with Dustin Greenup about Family and God's global mission. Listen as we discuss how families can be involved as senders and goers.

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These four truths about God are foundational in your child's understanding about who God is and why he created us.

Show Notes
1. God is the creator
2. God is not a part of His creation (God is transcendent and we cannot fully understand all of his attributes)
3. God is imminent and revelatory (God is intimately involved with and sovereign over every detail of His creation in order to reveal Himself to us)
4. God is a God of beauty (The attributes of his character are in perfectly beautiful and constantly unchanging harmony and balance)

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When people around us are hurting, how do we minister grace to them? A few things to consider and a few things to avoid when seeking to comfort those in the midst of trials and suffering.

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Holidays with extended family can be stressful. In this episode Paul walks through a few questions to ask yourself and some practical steps to help you prepare your heart for the pressures of the Holidays.

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