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Raising Christian Kids

Raising Christian Kids

Raising Christian Kids podcast is for parents, grandparents, teachers, ministry leaders, and all who are raising the next generation to have a strong foundation in Jesus. Lee Ann Mancini’s episodes will educate and empower you to be the best spiritual leader for your child.

Episodes

  • Dr. Scott Turansky Shares 3 Teachings to Help Children Have Heart-based Obedience Dr. Scott Turansky Shares 3 Teachings to Help Children Have Heart-based Obedience Play in Edifi Player

    Dr. Scott Turansky Shares 3 Teachings to Help Children Have Heart-based Obedience

    “Understanding the action point is a crucial idea that will help parents be more powerful and significant when working with their children.” -Dr. Scott Turansky. Dr. Scott Turansky co-founded the National Center for Biblical Parenting and is the author of over 15 books. He is also a professor at Concordia University, where he teaches the […] The post Dr. Scott Turansky Shares 3 Teachings to Help Children Have Heart- based Obedience appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • Emotional Safety & Connection: 2 Ways Jesus Can Help Us Discipline Our Children Emotional Safety & Connection: 2 Ways Jesus Can Help Us Discipline Our Children Play in Edifi Player

    Emotional Safety & Connection: 2 Ways Jesus Can Help Us Discipline Our Children

    “We do not need to be ‘punishing’ our children because Christ already took the punishment.” – Sarah R. Moore Sarah R. Moore is the author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science, and Better Behavior and the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. She’s a public speaker, an armchair, a neuroscientist, and, most importantly, a […] The post Emotional Safety & Connection: 2 Ways Jesus Can Help Us Discipline Our Children appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • Dr. Kathy Koch Shares Productive Disciplining Techniques for Strong-willed Children Dr. Kathy Koch Shares Productive Disciplining Techniques for Strong-willed Children Play in Edifi Player

    Dr. Kathy Koch Shares Productive Disciplining Techniques for Strong-willed Children

    “Another issue with disciplining today is that way too many people think of it as punishment; discipline is training for righteousness; discipline is walking with!” -Kathy Koch. Dr. Kathy Koch is the founder and president of Celebrate Kids and the associate co-founder of Ignite the Family. She regularly speaks at conventions, schools, churches, and pregnancy […] The post Dr. Kathy Koch Shares Productive Disciplining Techniques for Strong- willed Children appeared first on Raising Christian …

  • What Are the True Meanings of the Words Discipline, Child, & Rod in Proverbs? What Are the True Meanings of the Words Discipline, Child, & Rod in Proverbs? Play in Edifi Player

    What Are the True Meanings of the Words Discipline, Child, & Rod in Proverbs?

    “If we want to understand what biblical discipline truly looks like, we need to look at Jesus, and we need to see how Jesus disciplined his disciples.” -Angela Harders. In this second part of the two-part episode series, Angela continues to share her wisdom regarding the controversial passage, Proverbs 23:13-14, that states, “Do not withhold […] The post What Are the True Meanings of the Words Discipline, Child, & Rod in Proverbs? appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • To Spank or Not to Spank – Does the Bible Support Physical Punishment on Children? To Spank or Not to Spank – Does the Bible Support Physical Punishment on Children? Play in Edifi Player

    To Spank or Not to Spank – Does the Bible Support Physical Punishment on Children?

    “We need to remember that when we see the word discipline in the Bible, it does not mean punishment; that word means to verbally teach or instruct; it does not mean physical punishment at all!” -Angela Harders. Angela Harders is a certified special education teacher, an international best-selling author, and the founder of Pax Ministries. […] The post To Spank or Not to Spank – Does the Bible Support Physical Punishment on Children? appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • How to Discipline More Effectively & Spark Internal Motivation in Strong-willed Children How to Discipline More Effectively & Spark Internal Motivation in Strong-willed Children Play in Edifi Player

    How to Discipline More Effectively & Spark Internal Motivation in Strong-willed Children

    “Discipline literally means to teach. And Jesus disciplined by how he lived his life, not by lecturing, punishing, and sending his disciples to their rooms.” -Kirk Martin. Celebrate Calm founder Kirk Martin has helped almost one million parents stop the yelling, defiance, and power struggles with the most strong-willed children. He is also the host […] The post How to Discipline More Effectively & Spark Internal Motivation in Strong-willed Children appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • Introduction to Biblical Discipline: What Is the First Step? Introduction to Biblical Discipline: What Is the First Step? Play in Edifi Player

    Introduction to Biblical Discipline: What Is the First Step?

    Discipline, instruction, and guidance… what do you think when you hear those words? For the entire month of March, we will feature experts in discipline and parenting to share their knowledge and help parents and caregivers navigate the rough waters of disciplining. The wisdom that will be shared will hopefully help you raise children who […] The post Introduction to Biblical Discipline: What Is the First Step? appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • How the Bible Was Meant to Be Understood: The Importance of Context How the Bible Was Meant to Be Understood: The Importance of Context Play in Edifi Player

    How the Bible Was Meant to Be Understood: The Importance of Context

    “I think for us to be able to understand what the Bible is saying to us, we have to fully understand the broader context of what the author of the scripture intended for the original audience.” – Dr. Eric Bargerhuff. Dr. Eric Bargerhuff serves as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Bible […] The post How the Bible Was Meant to Be Understood: The Importance of Context appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • How the Lord Can Teach Us and Our Children Valuable Life Lessons How the Lord Can Teach Us and Our Children Valuable Life Lessons Play in Edifi Player

    How the Lord Can Teach Us and Our Children Valuable Life Lessons

    Mother Theresa wisely said, “Some people come in your life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons.” “Life is not easy.” “It gets harder as you get older.” These are some phrases we sometimes hear throughout life. And maybe there is some truth to these sayings, but during tough times, the Lord can […] The post How the Lord Can Teach Us and Our Children Valuable Life Lessons appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • How is the Charlotte Mason Method Effective When Parenting & Disciplining? How is the Charlotte Mason Method Effective When Parenting & Disciplining? Play in Edifi Player

    How is the Charlotte Mason Method Effective When Parenting & Disciplining?

    “Ask God to help you focus on that person, the eternal spirit, that is living inside that temporary body that may have limitations.” -Sonya Shafer. Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for more than 20 years studying, researching, practicing, and […] The post How is the Charlotte Mason Method Effective When Parenting & Disciplining? appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • Equipping Children with Biblical Knowledge to Learn How to Be a Good Friend Like Jesus Equipping Children with Biblical Knowledge to Learn How to Be a Good Friend Like Jesus Play in Edifi Player

    Equipping Children with Biblical Knowledge to Learn How to Be a Good Friend Like Jesus

    “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” -Matthew 25:40. Good friends are valuable for many reasons, one being that they help to prevent isolation and loneliness while increasing our sense of belonging and purpose. Jesus is the perfect example […] The post Equipping Children with Biblical Knowledge to Learn How to Be a Good Friend Like Jesus appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • Why it is CRUCIAL to Build Your Child’s Identity in Christ in Today’s Chaotic Society Why it is CRUCIAL to Build Your Child’s Identity in Christ in Today’s Chaotic Society Play in Edifi Player

    Why it is CRUCIAL to Build Your Child’s Identity in Christ in Today’s Chaotic Society

    “Parenting is broken people raising more broken people. I’m not perfect; so, I must go to something that is perfect, and that’s God and God’s word.” -Dan Seaborn. Dan Seaborn is the founder and president of Winning At Home, a non- profit ministry that encourages families of all ages and stages to lead Christ-centered homes. His […] The post Why it is CRUCIAL to Build Your Child’s Identity in Christ in Today’s Chaotic Society appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • What is Blasphemy? Is this Sin Unforgivable Against the Holy Spirit? What is Blasphemy? Is this Sin Unforgivable Against the Holy Spirit? Play in Edifi Player

    What is Blasphemy? Is this Sin Unforgivable Against the Holy Spirit?

    Does your child know what blasphemy of the Holy Spirit means? Blasphemy is a fundamental biblical directive we should understand well to be able to teach our children when the time comes. Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is a willful, wicked rejection of God and, throughout the Bible, was subject to punishment by death. Blasphemy […] The post What is Blasphemy? Is this Sin Unforgivable Against the Holy Spirit? appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.

  • Fun & Easy Books that Teach Kids About God and the Bible Using the Alphabet Fun & Easy Books that Teach Kids About God and the Bible Using the Alphabet Play in Edifi Player

    Fun & Easy Books that Teach Kids About God and the Bible Using the Alphabet

    If your kids want to listen to rap music, why not encourage them to listen to rap music about God? Timothy Brindle and Jonathan Gibson, together, are passionate about teaching kids about God and the Bible through their fun and engaging book series, Acrostic Theology, which uses the alphabet and rhyme to do just that! […] The post Fun & Easy Books that Teach Kids About God and the Bible Using the Alphabet appeared first on Raising Christian Kids.