We explore the challenges and opportunities of family devotions with missionary and youth ministry coach Chad Harwell, who shares practical insights for parents seeking to disciple their children at home. Chad offers a refreshingly honest perspective on spiritual leadership, emphasizing that parents don't need to be Bible experts to lead effectively.

• Scripture in Deuteronomy 6 as the foundation for family discipleship
• The impact of having a 3-year-old daughter who reminded Chad to have devotions
• Why it's never too late to start, regardless of your children's ages
• Simple strategies for overcoming feelings of inadequacy when leading devotions
• Practical tools and resources like YouVersion, Word of Life Quiet Time, and Axis
• The power of asking "What did God show you today?" to start spiritual conversations
• How family devotions evolve as children grow from parent-led to ownership of faith
• The importance of empowering older children to help lead younger siblings
• Finding time for devotions amid busy schedules by prioritizing what matters most
• Keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus even when days don't go as planned

Choose something you heard today and take a small step toward leading your family spiritually. We'd love to hear how it goes! Email us at podcast@waynechristian.org with your questions or experiences.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• WOL.org
• Physical Quiet Time book available at https://wolstore.org/ and online version at https://www.quiettime.life/
• Axis.org

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This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

We explore how Christian parents can equip their children to engage culture with biblical boldness instead of retreating from it or conforming to it.

• Review of three cultural engagement options: isolation/retreat, conformity/compromise, or biblical boldness
• Example of Jesus with the woman at the well—engaging in conversation while standing firm in truth
• Paul's approach in Athens—using culture as a bridge to the gospel without compromising beliefs
• The early church's model of speaking truth with grace even under persecution
• Four practical steps for parents: teaching biblical discernment, sharing truth with grace, normalizing faith conversations, and modeling bold faith
• Resources for staying informed: The Briefing podcast, Axis.org, and the Colson Center

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Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org

This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

Cultural influences constantly bombard our children with messages contradicting biblical truth, creating a critical need for parents to develop a biblical framework for addressing challenging issues.

• Only 4% of Gen Z holds a biblical worldview, reflecting a discipleship crisis
• Even within church leadership, only 37% of pastors maintain biblical worldviews, with youth pastors at just 12%
• Moral relativism promotes the false idea that "truth is whatever you want it to be"
• The deconstruction movement often tears down faith without rebuilding on biblical foundations
• Three possible responses to culture: retreat/isolation, conformity, or biblical engagement
• Jesus demonstrates biblical cultural engagement through His interaction with the Samaritan woman
• Effective engagement means asking questions, showing compassion, and speaking truth in love

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Resources:

• The Gathering Strom: Secularism, Culture, and the Church by Al Mohler https://amzn.to/4j7Sgbg
• A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by: John Stonestreet https://amzn.to/4i1eJ8S
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Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org

This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org