Training Them Wisely - discipling kids

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.

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:

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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

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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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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:

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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

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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?

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I love filling shoeboxes with gifts for Operation Christmas Child. My kids fill a box for a child their age, and we have the best time filling these boxes! My son, Jonny joins me on this episode to discuss some of his favorite things to put in the shoeboxes. 

Kids who receive these boxes also hear the gospel message, and this is a great way to partner in sharing the love of Jesus with others! 

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I am so excited to welcome Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently! She is one of the wisest women I have had the privilege of knowing, and she hosts one of my favorite podcasts. As parents, we want our children to love God. Join us as Leslie gives practical tips on how we can point our children toward Jesus. You won't want to miss this episode!

Heart School book:

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I am so excited to talk to you about d groups or discipleship groups for kids. Kendra Joyner who has led d groups for kids for years joins us to talk about how to set up d groups, what growth she has seen through them, and why they are important. 

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• Have you been told you need to break, harness, control, nip in the bud, or any other such phrase in regard to your child's will and you're feeling the pressure to conform? We have some godly encouragement for you instead today on this episode about how Strong Will Does Not Equal Defiance.
• Strong will is another way of labeling the determination, drive, and spirit that do...

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Want an Encouraging family culture where your children thrive? Melissa and her family are finding joy even amid the incredible hardship of losing their son. Her testimony is inspiring and so encouraging. Join Melissa and Rene as they discuss ways to find joy, delight, creativity and create a vibrant family.

Melissa Hannigan holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Midwestern Theological Seminary. Before becoming a full-time...

Let's talk mom jealousy. It's out there and can quickly change our moods at moms. 

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I went to a conference Cheryl spoke at on Gen Alpha and immediately knew I wanted her to come on this podcast. I asked her that day before I left, and she graciously agreed to come on.

Cheryl has studied Gen Alpha and has great tips for parents who are raising children today. Gen is everyone who is a child right now.

So if you have a child, you are raising a Gen Alpha child. This generation has unique characteristics, and as pa...