Training Them Wisely - discipling kids
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.
Episodes
Family discipleship is not meant to stay in one part of the day. In this episode, we look at Deuteronomy 6 and talk about how parents can bring Scripture, prayer, correction, conversation, worship, and biblical thinking into the ordinary rhythms of family life. Be encouraged that discipleship happens when we sit, walk, lie down, and rise as we faithfully point our children to Christ.
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Family discipleship is more than a perfect family devotion around the table. In this episode, we talk about how parents can point their children to Christ through Scripture, prayer, correction, conversation, worship, service, and ordinary everyday moments. Be encouraged: you do not need a complicated plan to be faithful.
Check out family discipleship resources at TrainingThemWisely.com
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Helping kids read and study the Bible does not mean watering Scripture down. In this episode, we talk about how children can learn to open God’s Word with depth, joy, and consistency through simple questions, the SOAP method, Scripture marking, prayer, and everyday application. Be encouraged that kids can understand more than we often think, and parents can help them grow in love for God’s Word.
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What counts as family discipleship? It is more than a perfect family devotion around the table. In this episode, we talk about how parents can point their children to Christ through Scripture, prayer, correction, conversation, worship, service, and ordinary everyday moments. Be encouraged that family discipleship does not have to be complicated to be faithful.
Looking for resources to help your family grow in God’s Word toget...
Learn a simple way to study the Bible using observation, interpretation, and application, and discover how to help your children slow down, understand Scripture in context, and respond with obedience and prayer.
Check out our family discipleship resources at TrainingThemWisely.com
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good N...
Reading the Bible is such a delight! And when we read, we want to read with a purpose. The Bible is written so that we can know God.
It is about knowing God, hearing His truth, and allowing His Word to shape the way we think, live, pray, and parent.
We also encourage parents to begin with prayer, ask thoughtful questions as they read, and use simple tools or Bible reading plans when helpful. The goal is not perfection or perf...
Sorry about the lateness of this podcast. Our son has had a life-threatening illness in the hospital, and it has been a long week. But, I am excited to share this episode with you today . . . not our usual day, but if there is one thing I have seen over and over, His timing is perfect.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to help our kids grow in godly wisdom. Wisdom is more than making “good choices&r...
Cultivating Gratitude in Everyday Life
Gratitude doesn’t just make our homes more peaceful. It also shapes the hearts of our children.
In this episode of the Training Them Wisely Podcast, we talk about how thankfulness is more than good manners. It’s a biblical response to who God is and what He has done.
Because the truth is… kids don’t become thankful automatically. Gratitude is something we intentionally...
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.
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How do we raise kids that have self-control?
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.
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Episode Summary
In this episode, we focus on raising children who reflect the heart of Jesus through humility and service. Serving others is not something reserved for special events or church projects—it is a daily posture shaped through Scripture, modeling, conversations, and intentional discipleship at home.
We explore how children can learn to serve willingly, joyfully, and humbly, beginning in the home and extending into...
As we begin a new year, we’re focusing on something every parent longs to see in their children: genuine, Christ-centered kindness. In this episode, we move beyond surface-level “being nice” and talk about the kind of heart-level kindness that flows from biblical love.
Kindness doesn’t happen by accident. It is cultivated daily through Scripture, discipleship, modeling, prayer, and real conve...
In the middle of Christmas week—when life feels loud, busy, and overwhelming—we pause to talk about the gift our children need most. More than presents, traditions, or picture-perfect moments, our kids need a mom whose life is deeply rooted in Jesus.
In this episode, we address the pressure moms often feel at Christmas and gently redirect our hearts back to what ...
Christmas is filled with lights, traditions, and excitement — but the greatest gift we can give our children is a clear understanding of why Jesus came.
In this episode, we talk through practical, grace-filled ways to teach kids the true story of Christmas — not just the manger scene, but God’s rescue plan from the very beginning. We’ll explore Scripture, simple discipleship rhythms, and encouraging reminder...
Faith isn’t just something we talk about in church—it’s something we live out in car rides, bedtime routines, and unexpected questions from curious little hearts. In this episode, Rene and Rebekah share how to have faith conversations that feel natural—not forced, awkward, or overly scripted, but Spirit-led and deeply meaningful.
If you’ve ever wondered how to talk about Jesus in eve...
Maybe your kids are older. Maybe you came to faith later. Maybe life just got in the way. If you've ever wondered, "Is it too late to start family discipleship?" — this episode is for you.
Rene and Rebekah bring encouragement and real-world wisdom for parents starting fresh. Whether your children are toddlers, tweens, or teens, God’s grace meets you right where you are—and He can do amazing thin...
The Bible isn’t just for Sunday mornings—it’s for breakfast tables, car rides, bedtime snuggles, and messy moments. In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah encourage parents to open God’s Word consistently and meaningfully with their kids—no matter their age or stage.
You’ll hear real-life stories, practical tips, and biblical wisdom to help make Scripture a n...
Is your faith visible to your kids outside of Sunday mornings? In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah explore what it means to live a faith that’s consistent, contagious, and grounded in real life.
From quiet prayers to big conversations, everyday moments matter. Faith is formed not just through what we say—but how we live when no one else is watching.
You’ll walk away with en...
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