In Episode 1, Natasha Crain encourages parents to learn about the truths of Christianity and how to answer common questions about the faith. It may seem intimidating at first, and it will definitely take some time and practice. But if you ask God to guide you, the Holy Spirit will be with you as you learn. Once you get started, you’ll feel encouraged that your children trust you as the primary shaper of their faith.
We want to come alongside you and point you to the best resources possible:
Read and meditate on this scripture:
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.“
– 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
Check out the article bundle – Leading Your Child To Christ, about introducing your children to God, sharing about His big story, the hope we have in the Gospel, and ways they can connect to God throughout their lives.
Natasha Crain’s book – Talking With Your Kids About God will help equip you as a parent to have important conversations with your children about Jesus and the Christian faith. This is a perfect companion book for the Raising Your Kids to Defend Their Faith video series.
In the second episode, Natasha Crain explains how Christian parents can embrace the fact that they don’t always have an immediate answers and may have our own doubts. Watch below as Natasha shows parents how to press forward through their own doubts or uncertainties.
We want to come alongside you and point you to the best resources possible:
Read and meditate on this scripture:
“In your hearts, honor Christ the LORD as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” – 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV)
Download the Bible Detectives PDF for a fun way to improve biblical literacy as a family.
Download the Agents of Truth PDF for a series of exciting missions on defending against common faith challenges.
An atheist might ask, “If God exists, why doesn’t He write something in the sky to help us know who He is?” or “Where did the universe come from?” But our faith isn’t a blind leap in the dark. In Episode 3, Natasha Crain shows parents how to approach this and similar types of questions from their children. Knowing the answers to these questions — and where and how we got the Bible — will help you point to objective evidence outside your personal experience with God.
Read and meditate on this scripture:
“For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.“
– Romans 1:19-20 (ESV)
In Episode 4, Natasha Crain points out ways moms and dads can help their kids connect with God and keep communication lines open. When doubts creep in, don’t panic. Ask questions and keep praying.
We want to come alongside you and point you to the best resources possible:
Read and meditate on this scripture:
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.“
– 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
Check out the article bundle – Leading Your Child To Christ, about introducing your children to God, sharing about His big story, the hope we have in the Gospel, and ways they can connect to God throughout their lives.
Natasha Crain’s book – Talking With Your Kids About God will help equip you as a parent to have important conversations with your children about Jesus and the Christian faith. This is a perfect companion book for the Raising Your Kids to Defend Their Faith video series.
Raising kids to know and love God isn’t always easy. But life with Jesus is the most abundant and purposeful life there is. In the fifth and final video, Jim Daly encourages parents about their love for their children and God’s love for all of us. The Christian life is life-changing, and there is nothing greater then seeing your child embrace the Christian faith.
We want to come alongside you and point you to the best resources possible:
Read and meditate on this scripture:
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
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