Join Rene Christensen, author of Training Them Wisely - discipling kids, as she talks to moms, dads, and people in ministry about how to disciple kids. Kids are not being exposed to a biblical worldview through school, friends, YouTube, social media, etc. Biblical literacy is critical. We as parents and as a church must help this next generation stand strong in a world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity. Let’s talk about how to go about parenting in a godly way.
I have had so many questions about how to talk to kids about war with the war going on in Israel. Even if the news is not playing, kids still hear about what is going on in the world. Using the Bible as our source, join Rebekah and me as we chat about talking and praying with your kids when there is war. We also chat about different conversations we can have based on age.
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Training Them Wisely website
Books available on my site:
Training Them Wisely: Discipling Kids
Love to Pray! A Children’s Bible Study and Journal for Prayer
Ephesians: Preschool & Early Elementary Bible Study with Bella, Benny & Fluffy
Ephesians Preschool & Early Elementary Activity Book: For use with Ephesians Bible Study Book with Bella, Benny & Fluffy
Ephesians: Kid’s Bible Study
One: Teen Bible Study of Ephesians: God’s Power: Unity, Reconciliation, peace, Love & Unity
One: A Study of Ephesians: God’s Power: Unity, Reconciliation, Peace, Love & Prayer
Every Day With God: Devotion & Prayer Journal for Children
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10/16/2023 • 29 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep. 28 What Should Mom Do When Overwhelmed and Burned Out, Plus Mom’s 911 Hotline
Ever feel overwhelmed or burned out? Isabella and Rebekah join me as we discuss what to do when we are overwhelmed, exhausted, and weak. We see what the Scripture says we should do when we are anxious and burned out. What is the Mom's 911 hotline?
@TrainingThemWisely
Training Them Wisely website
Books available on my site:
Training Them Wisely: Discipling Kids
Love to Pray! A Children’s Bible Study and Journal for Prayer
Ephesians: Preschool & Early Elementary Bible Study with Bella, Benny & Fluffy
Ephesians Preschool & Early Elementary Activity Book: For use with Ephesians Bible Study Book with Bella, Benny & Fluffy
Ephesians: Kid’s Bible Study
One: Teen Bible Study of Ephesians: God’s Power: Unity, Reconciliation, peace, Love & Unity
One: A Study of Ephesians: God’s Power: Unity, Reconciliation, Peace, Love & Prayer
Every Day With God: Devotion & Prayer Journal for Children
Scripture quotations are taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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10/9/2023 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep. 27 Putting Others First as a Mom
In a world of self-care and "me time," does the biblical principle of putting others first still apply? Should we as parents show selfless love to our children? How do we do that? How do we teach our kids to put others first as well?
Ephesians Adult Bible Study
Ephesians Teen Bible Study
Ephesians Preschool Bible Study
Ephesians Kid's Bible Study
Ephesians Preschool & Early Elementary Activity Book: For use with Ephesians Bible Study Book with Bella, Benny & Fluffy (Ephesians Bible Studies for the Entire Family)
Love to Pray! A Childrens's Bible Study and Journal for Prayer
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10/2/2023 • 22 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep. 26 Making Missions an Important Part of Family Life
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9/25/2023 • 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep. 25 Parenting Without Fear
Training Them Wisely
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Scripture quotations are taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
9/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 24 Is it Personality or is it Sin?
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9/11/2023 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep. 23 I just don’t have time for Bible study.
How can we have time with God when we have a baby, young kids, are working or are just too busy. Join us as we talk about how to practically have margin in your life. Rene discusses how as a mom of seven she made modifications to her time with God to ensure that she could still spend time with him in every season of life.
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9/4/2023 • 31 minutes
Ep. 22 Part 2 Of Having a Servant’s Heart with Glenn Ransom of Bible in Stories
In this second half of our discussion, Glenn Ransom, from Bible in Stories discusses having a servant's heart.
Bible in Stories
Training Them Wisely - discipling kids (book)
Training Them Wisely
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8/28/2023 • 39 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep. 21 How can we and our kids be servant hearted and service minded? with guest Glenn Ransom
Glenn Ransom, from Bible in Stories discusses being servant hearted and service minded. I so enjoyed hearing his wisdom from having been in over 8,000 homes over the years.
Bible in Stories
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Training Them Wisely
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8/21/2023 • 38 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep. 20 Family Ministry with guest Laura Clontz
Laura is a children's ministry director who is passionate about family ministry. She has great practical tips to help families disciple their kids naturally throughout the day.
Here are some resources:
Parenting
Take Back Your Family
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Training Them Wisely
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8/14/2023 • 33 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep. 19 Family Devotions with Kira from AlongsideThem
Kira and her husband value daily family devotions. Her family started Alongside Them. She has some great tips and resources for families.
Alongside Them
Training Them Wisely book
https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/
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8/7/2023 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep. 18 How Can We Avoid Legalism? with Israel Wayne from Family Renewal
I knew I wanted to interview Israel after hearing him speak about house rules vs. God's laws. It was the best example of how to avoid legalism I had ever heard, so straight-forward and concise. I have been using this example with others ever since. Plus, Israel gives us lots of great resources on prayer!
Pitchin' A Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting (I love this book!)
Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians
Family Renewal
IsraelWayne.com
Questions God Asks
Questions Jesus Asks: Where Divinity Meets Humanity
Revival Praying
With Christ in the School of Prayer
Praying Hyde
Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God
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7/31/2023 • 28 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep. 17 Helping Kids Embrace Christianity with Israel Wayne of Family Renewal
What percentage of kids are walking away from the church and their faith? What can we do to help our kids embrace their faith? Join me as I speak with Israel Wayne from Family Renewal.
Gen 2 survey
Family Renewal website
Summit Ministries
Peers test Nehemiah's institute
Renew a Nation
Worldview Academy
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7/24/2023 • 36 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep. 16 Praying for our kids
Prayer is so important. Jesus took time to pray often and for long periods of time. We as believers, should be spending time in prayer as well. However, some people find it difficult to spend much time in prayer. Today we will talk through tips for prayer as well as specific things we can pray for our kids.
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7/17/2023 • 27 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 15 Mom guilt and what if I mess up as a parent?
Mom guilt is real! Pinterest, social media, and more can leave us feeling inadequate. How can we tell the difference between guilt and conviction? Will our kids be ok if we aren't perfect? What should we do when we make a mistake or sin?
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7/10/2023 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 14 What does success look like from a biblical perspective & how can we grow in our spiritual walk? with Marnie
I am so incredibly excited to get to speak with Marnie Swedberg today!! I admire her and love her faith and contagious love for God. She is so wise, and it is a privilege to have her on this show!
We discuss what success looks like from a biblical perspective, partnering with God, and how we can make sure we are growing in our spiritual walk with God. She provides so many practical tips, and I know you will learn so much from listening to her speak.
www.WomenSpeakers.com (You can find a directory of women speakers local to you. My name is on here as well.)
https://www.marnie.com
Flow Through Vessel - How to Master the Habit of Letting God Flow Through You
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7/3/2023 • 35 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep. 13 Forming discipleship groups with other parents in the community with Matthew & Allison Willis
Matt & Allison Willis who recently wrote a discipleship book, MasterLife Together are here today! They wrote this as an updated version from his grandfather, Avery Willis's, book MasterLife. I enjoyed hearing discipleship tips from them!
You can buy MasterLife Together at https://www.lifeway.com/masterlife or on Amazon
You can find Matt & Allison, MasterLife Together on Facebook and Instagram
You can find Training Them Wisely here.
You can find Training Them Wisely on Facebook and Instagram
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6/26/2023 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep. 12 How to invest in foster kids & their families Andrew and Pearl Ann Absher
This was such an inspiring couple to speak with. Andrew was raised in foster care. As a couple, they have had many foster children, plus worked in a group home with kids. They are passionate about loving foster kids and investing in them. Plus, they provide practical tips for ways families can minister to foster families. This was great information for me since we have too many children to be able to foster kids.
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6/12/2023 • 45 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep. 11 How can kids serve & why is it important?
6/5/2023 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep. 10 Practical tips for Scripture Memory with kids
5/29/2023 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep. 9 The difference one adult can make in a kid’s life with Sarah Arnold
Today, Sarah Arnold, joins us and talks about the difference one adult can make in a kid's life even with ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences). She discusses how young, single people can invest in kids as well.
Sarah's books:
Knowing This
Growing Deeper: Daily Steps Towards Christ
Rene's book:
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5/15/2023 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep. 8 Practical parenting resources with Anne-Marie Shumaker part 2
Anne-Marie is back, and this time it's all about parenting resources. We had the best time chatting again!
Training Them Wisely
Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David Thomas
5/8/2023 • 49 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep. 7 Investing in kids in the community, plus discipling your adult child with Rebecca Carter
Do you ever wonder how you can still invest in kids once yours are out of the house? Rebecca gives great tips on how to continue to make a difference in kids lives in both the community and at church.
Training Them Wisely: discipling kids
5/1/2023 • 41 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep. 6 Ways to incorporate discipleship everyday with kids at home with Katy Christensen
I loved getting to speak with one of my favorite children's ministers, Katy! Her church is in Tuscaloosa, AL. It was a joy getting to visit with her. She has some great tips for discipling kids.
Training Them Wisely: discipling kids
4/25/2023 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep. 5 Practical tips & resources to disciple preschoolers with Anne-Marie Shumaker
Anne-Marie provided such practical tips and resources for discipling preschoolers. I am including links to some of the resources she mentioned.
Kids' Discipleship Resources & Books:
Tiny Theologians Website (SO many awesome resources on this site, and even broken-down by child's age!): https://www.tinytheologians.shop/
Tiny Theologians "The Gospel Changes Everything" Family Devotional Cards: https://www.tinytheologians.shop/products/the-gospel-changes-everything-family-devotional-cards
Tiny Theologians "ABC's of God's Attributes" Cards: https://www.tinytheologians.shop/collections/theology/products/abcs-of-gods-attributes
Tiny Theologians Board Books (also available individually on Amazon vs. as a set): "Does God Go on Vacation?" "Does God Sleep?" "Did God Learn His ABCs?" https://www.tinytheologians.shop/collections/theology/products/board-book-bundle-big-truths-about-our-big-god
NIV Live: A Bible Experience App (Dramatic reading of the Bible with music & background sounds. Genesis & Matthew are free but you can pay to have the whole Bible for only $4.99).
Slugs & Bugs Sing the Bible (3 volumes / CDs available!): https://www.amazon.com/Sing-Bible-CD-Goodgame-Randall/dp/2739000006/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3DQWULG7VTCQ5&keywords=Slugs+%26+Bugs+Sing+the+Bible&qid=1681761159&sprefix=slugs+%26+bugs+sing+the+bible%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-2
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=371M8EH4RLNUC&keywords=the+jesus+storybook+bible+by+sally+lloyd-jones&qid=1681761454&sprefix=The+Jesus+Storybook+Bible%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1
The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories (awesome / shorter for little ones): https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Bible-Timeless-Childrens-Stories/dp/031075013X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H2GC0AUXP6ES&keywords=The+Beginner%27s+Bible&qid=1681761638&sprefix=the+beginner%27s+bible%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
CSB Read to Me Bible (has short stories throughout to read with illustrations AND it is the full Bible): https://www.amazon.com/Single-Column-Presentation-Full-Color-Inserts-Illustrations/dp/1433648636/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28TK6F47GBSI4&keywords=the+read+to+me+bible&qid=1681761709&sprefix=the+read+to+me+bibl%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1
The Good Book Company's Books (we LOVE these) -- "The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross" (there is even a kids coloring/activity book to go along with this), "The God Contest," "The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight Song" and so many more!: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/37310CDB-B3E3-44FD-8074-924E039CCA1A/?_encoding=UTF8&store_ref=SB_A0368973M6CZXCOI1IC7&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=c6f76e58570c3ef8103fbc884b5bf7af&hsa_cr_id=4447613550101&lp_asins=1784980129%2C1784982210%2C1784986607&lp_query=the%20jesus%20storybook%20bible%20by%20sally%20lloyd-jones&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_ls&pd_rd_w=5JoLX&content-id=amzn1.sym.7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d%3Aamzn1.sym.7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d&pf_rd_p=7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d&pf_rd_r=WRWEMD7MCHF5FCEN7MYY&pd_rd_wg=cMzYB&pd_rd_r=fb73e4b3-d56b-40a2-b251-169b0b1bda7f
4/17/2023 • 34 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep. 4 Raising kids to know Jesus when you were not raised in the church with Taylor Bradley
Join me as I talk to Taylor Bradley. She has such an inspiring testimony, and you will be so blessed listening to her speak so honestly. Her passion for knowing the Bible is so encouraging. Her ways of making time to spend with God throughout the day are practical and show her love for Jesus. Her simple ideas about how to disciple her kids are easy to implement. When you listen to this, you will walk away longing to spend more time with Jesus each day.
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4/10/2023 • 27 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep. 3 How to have a quiet time with little ones with Rebekah Messer.
Join me as I talk to Rebekah the mother of two preschoolers. You will hear the sounds of these sweet little ones who joined us for the podcast. She talks about books about God, having her quiet time with little ones, and how she talks about God with her kids every day.
Training Them Wisely: Discipling Kids
3/20/2023 • 41 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep. 2 How to share the gospel with kids with Kendra Joyner
Today's guest, Kendra Joyner, has been a children's minister for years and she discusses common questions parents have and how to share the gospel with your child. She is so wise and kind and you will be blessed hearing from her.
Training Them Wisely: Discipling Kids
3/10/2023 • 22 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep. 01 How do we disciple preschoolers? with Angie Broaddus
Angie Broaddus, preschool ministry director, discusses discipling preschoolers. She is raising a preschooler, plus has two adult kids. You will love hearing her wisdom!
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