The Legacy Imperative Podcast

In the final episode of the series, Jeff Ling and Bob Peterson discuss the ‘11th Commandment’—Jesus’ command to love one another as He loved us—and explain how Christ fulfilled the law while the Holy Spirit empowers us to live it out. They offer practical, humble ways grandparents and parents can pass on faith through example, dialogue, and Spirit-filled living.

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In this episode Jeff Ling and Bob Peterson explore the 10th commandment, 'You shall not covet,' calling it the 'want monster.' They explain what coveting means, why desire itself can be good, and offer practical advice for parents and grandparents to teach contentment, gratitude, and joy for others. The hosts also discuss cultural pressures — advertising, social media, and politics — that feed covetousness and describe Legacy Imperative’s mission to equip older generations to pass faith and biblical values to their families.

Hosts Jeff Ling and Dr. Bob Peterson explore the ninth commandment — "You shall not bear false witness" — and the challenge of raising truth-tellers in an age of social media, AI-generated misinformation, and viral lies.

They explain why truth matters, how to teach children the truth early, and offer practical advice: model honesty, fact-check before sharing, practice patience, and speak truth with grace.

Pastor Jeff Ling and Dr. Bob Peterson unpack the Eighth Commandment—"You shall not steal"—explaining why theft is never justified, how modern rationalizations mask moral decline, and how stealing ultimately wounds people and dishonors God.

They give practical guidance for grandparents and parents on teaching kids integrity, trusting God in hard times, and passing on a legacy of faith using resources from Legacy Imperative.

Jeff Ling and Dr. Bob Peterson unpack the Seventh Commandment: ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ They explain God’s design for marriage and sexuality, the three-part order (commitment, covenant, consummation), how to teach kids and grandchildren healthy, age-appropriate biblical principles, the dangers of today’s sex-saturated culture, and practical resources from Legacy Imperative.

Hosts Jeff Ling and Bob discuss how to teach children the Sixth Commandment, distinguishing between unlawful murder and legitimate killing in war, self-defense, or by civil authorities. They emphasize God’s sovereignty over life and explore difficult topics like abortion, suicide, and mercy killing while urging compassion and faith.

The episode also highlights Jesus’ deeper teaching that anger and harmful words can be as destructive as physical violence, and encourages practical ways to give life through words and actions as part of passing on a legacy of faith.

Jeff Ling and Dr. Bob Petterson explore the fifth commandment—"Honor your father and mother"—as part of a series on teaching the 11 commandments to the next generation. They discuss how true love is committed action, why honoring earthly parents reflects honoring our heavenly Father, and how family, discipline, and modeling authority shape children’s moral development.

The episode covers practical guidance for parents and grandparents, caring for aging parents, handling toxic relationships, and the higher loyalty to God when earthly authorities conflict with His commands. It emphasizes the lifelong responsibility to teach respect, obedience, and a legacy of faith.

Jeff Ling and Dr. Bob Peterson explore the often-neglected fourth commandment, explaining the meaning of Sabbath (Shabbat), its purpose as a gift of rest, and why Jesus’ resurrection reframed Sabbath rest for Christians.

They discuss practical ways to teach children and grandchildren about spiritual rest, the importance of weekly worship and fellowship, and how the Ten Commandments are a love letter meant to make our lives healthier and happier.

In this episode Jeff Ling and Bob Peterson explore the third commandment—do not take the Lord’s name in vain—and how to teach it to children. They explain the original meaning of “vain” (empty or meaningless), illustrate common violations (using God’s name as an expletive, cursing, swearing oaths, and speaking for God), and emphasize that honoring God’s name grows out of love and relationship.

Practical examples and stories show why the commandment is more serious than gutter language alone and warn against using God’s name to manipulate or justify actions. The hosts encourage parents and grandparents to teach respect for God’s name by modeling reverence, clear speech, and humility about claiming God’s voice.

Jeff Ling and Dr. Bob Peterson discuss the second commandment, warning against remaking God into a ‘‘Lego god’’ and explaining the dangers of idolatry for the next generation.

They emphasize that God has revealed Himself in Scripture, is unchanging and infinite, and stress teaching children to love God as He is rather than inventing smaller gods.