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
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 encouragement, Scrip...
Life gets messy—and fast. From tantrums and laundry piles to heartache and broken plans, it’s easy to feel like discipleship is on pause when real life takes over. But in this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah remind us that our everyday mess isn’t a distraction from discipleship—it’s the classroom God uses to grow our families in faith.
Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical tools, th...
Let’s be real—parenting is hard, and the pressure to “get it all right” can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah pull back the curtain on the myth of the perfect parent and offer a refreshing reminder: God doesn’t call us to perfection, but to faithfulness, humility, and honesty.
Join us as we talk about discipling our children from a place of authenticity, not image. You'l...
How in the world have we recorded 100 episodes? Time flies by. We are so thankful for each and every listener, both new and old!
We had so much fun recording this episode, and we're giving you some sneak peeks about what is coming up soon!
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💗 Episode Summary
In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah explore how God’s love meets us—and our children—uniquely in every stage of life. From rocking a newborn in the quiet hours to texting a college student encouragement from afar, biblical love grows, stretches, and adapts through the seasons.
You’ll walk away with encouragement, relatable stories, and Scripture-rooted insights for loving your kids well—ri...
You don’t need a perfect devotional plan to disciple your kids—you just need a table, some time, and a heart to listen.
In this episode of Training Them Wisely: Discipling Kids, Rene and Rebekah share how simple, everyday moments—especially around the dinner table—can become powerful opportunities to point your children to Jesus. From chicken nugget dinners to bedtime chats, these ordinary routines hold extraordinary potential for ...
Health for our families is important. I am excited to welcome Laketa Entzminger to the podcast today. She is a clinical herbalist with a strong foundation in public health and education. Her journey into herbalism began out of personal necessity—while working as a new educator, Laketa found herself frequently ill. Discovering the healing power of herbs not only transformed her own health but also ignited a passion to share her know...
“You don’t have to shout to be heard. Your gentleness might be your most powerful parenting tool.”
In a world that feels louder and harsher by the day, our kids need homes that reflect the gentleness of Christ. In this episode, Rene and Rebekah explore how discipling with tenderness creates lasting influence in your child’s heart.
You’ll discover: 🌿 Why gentleness is strength, not weakness and is modeled perfectly by Jesus 🏠 How ...
“If you’ve ever snapped at your kids, felt overwhelmed, or wondered if you’re doing this discipleship thing right, this one’s for you.”
In this debut episode, Rene and Rebekah unpack what it means to create grace-filled homes, homes where discipleship happens through love, not lectures… through compassion, not control.
You’ll learn: 💛 What biblical love actually looks like in parenting 🛑 Why control can’t produce true discipleshi...
In today’s episode, Rene and Rebekah explore what it means to create a grace-filled home by discipling our children with compassion, not control. Parenting isn’t about producing perfect kids; it’s about pointing them to a perfect Savior.
With biblical insight and personal stories, they share how God models love, patience, and grace—and how we can reflect that same love in our parenting, even on the hardest days.
🔑 What You’ll Lea...We are so excited to bring back the Training Them Wisely, Discipling Kids podcast! We took an unexpected break after a new baby, job situations, and going back to school, but we are back and can't wait to talk about family discipleship!! Listen to what we have planned for the next few months!!
Kendra Joyner joins the podcast to discuss discipling older elementary-age kids. This is such a fun age. They have started to think more critically, can read more, and can learn so much.
Resources for children this age:
https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/children-s-bible-studies
Foundations for Kids:
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Versi...
Today we continue our series on discipling different developmental ages. How do we disciple young kids who don't read well yet? Let's talk about how to teach them about God, the Bible, prayer and more.
Kendra Joyner joins us as our guest.
Training Them Wisely:
https://www.trainingthemwisely.com
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Go...
We are so excited to start a new series about discipling kids of every age, from babies to adults! This week, we will dive into discipling our youngest kids, from babies to toddlers. This is such a fun age of growth, and there are fun and effective ways to teach our kids about Jesus that are easy, and we can start immediately. Let's make a difference in our kids' lives!
Thanks so much for joining us!
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Let's talk about spending time each day with God. Why do we do this? What do we do each day?
When we were coming up with a title for this episode, I kept hearing the phrase walking with Jesus. Really that's what time with Him is. We are spending time with Him. It is so important to spend that time with Him and develop a relationship with Him.
Adam and Eve walked with God in the cool of the evening. He wants a relationship with ea...
Why should we have goals? What should our goals look like? How should our goals look different than the worlds?
Let's use Scripture to dive in and answer these questions as we set our goals for the new year.
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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 Publishe...
Does what we listen to matter? I love singing Christmas carols with my kids! I love going caroling. We are going to give cards and sing tomorrow night, and I can't wait.
So often when I listen to Christmas songs that are randomly playing, I only get the modern songs, many of which I love. But, I love hearing the old carols. So - we have three playlists for us all to enjoy!
They are the same songs, but one list is modern, another i...
It's Christmas time!! Let's talk about ways to have fun as a family while keeping the focus on Him.
Names of Jesus Advent Cards:
https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards
The Real Story of Christmas:
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How can we celebrate Advent with our kids? Join us as we discuss ways to keep the focus on Jesus with our kids during December.
Names of Jesus Advent Cards (physical copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards-1
Names of Jesus Advent Cards (digital copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards
Training Them Wisely:
https://www.trainingthemwisely.com
Scri...
I am so excited to have Kendra Joyner join us again today!
We talk about commonly held beliefs that your kids are exposed to and how to teach your kids the truth.
Is God distant or present in our lives?
Are people supposed to just be good to each other or is there more?
What is the purpose in life?
How do we know right from wrong?
Does God allow good people into heaven?
What does God want us to do?
Looking for family discipleship...
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