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 Learn:-
The difference between control and biblical love (1 Corinthians 13)
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Why compassion is more effective than correction (Psalm 103:13)
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How to model God’s unconditional love in everyday parenting (1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8)
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Simple, practical tips to build a home rooted in grace
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Pause and pray before responding to your child.
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Speak more encouragement than correction throughout the day.
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Let failure be a doorway to grace, not shame.
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Say “I’m sorry” when you mess up because your humility teaches more than your perfection ever could and models God's grace.
God has grace for you as a parent, too. You don’t have to get it all right, just do your best. As you rest in His love, you’ll have more to give your children. You’re not alone on this journey.
📖 Scripture Highlights:-
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 – Love is patient and kind...
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Psalm 103:13 – The Lord shows compassion as a father to his children...
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Ephesians 4:32 – Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other...
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1 John 4:19 – We love because He first loved us.
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Romans 5:8 – While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that grace is the goal. Make sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and check out Rene’s book:
📘 Training Them Wisely: Discipling Kids A Scripture-rich resource to help parents grow in faith and lead their children well. Available at TrainingThemWisely.comand on Amazon.
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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