Raising Christian Kids

By: Lee Ann Mancini
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  • Raising Christian Kids Podcast with Lee Ann Mancini
    Lee Ann Mancini and GLM Publishing Inc.
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Children's Audiobooks Ministry & Evangelism Parenting & Families Relationships Spirituality
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Episodes
  • How to Raise Flourishing Families Through Jesus-led Parenting

    How to Raise Flourishing Families Through Jesus-led Parenting
    Nov 20 2024
    "Understand the design, the blueprint that God gave us for children and recognize that their inherent worth and dignity is found in them being made in the image of God. Not in their behavior. Not in their obedience or disobedience." - Amanda Erickson. Dr. David and Amanda Erickson are the founders of Flourishing Homes & Families, a ministry that educates, empowers, and equips Christian parents to lead their families through parenting principles rooted in Jesus's teaching. With David’s background in theology and Amanda’s love for child development, they’re passionate about helping parents find harmony at the intersection of Jesus-centered theology and modern neuroscience. David previously served as a pastor and spent fourteen years as a seminary theology professor. During this episode, Dr. David and Amanda both discuss their new book, The Flourishing Family, which intricately weaves scripture with neuroscience, offering parents a fresh and insightful approach to raising children in faith. They elaborate on their ministry’s dedication to educating and empowering Christian parents using parenting principles rooted in the teachings of Jesus, combined with insights from modern neuroscience. Key Takeaways: The Ericksons detail their evolution from foster parenting to raising their own children, realizing the importance of aligning parenting strategies with the model Jesus provides for love-filled communication and conflict resolution. They emphasize how concepts like attachment theory align beautifully with spiritual teachings, encouraging a trust-based relationship between parents and children. Addressing common parenting struggles, like discipline and obedience, the Ericksons offer insights on handling typical childhood behaviors without resorting to authoritarian tactics. They advocate for patience and self-control, urging parents to cultivate a desire for obedience rooted in understanding and trust rather than mere compliance. Flourishing Homes and Families provides valuable resources, including a "Child Development for Christian Parents" guide, that help parents understand children's developmental stages and respond with grace and guidance. They also offer group mentorship and one-on-one coaching to support parents on their journey. "We want our children to grow at the pace that God has called them to, at the way that he has designed them to so that they begin to produce the fruit that we are pouring in to see later in their lives." – Dr. David Erickson. The Flourishing Homes & Families Socials – Instagram & Facebook. RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.
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    22 mins
  • Crazy Cool Family- Love, Relationships, & Faith

    Crazy Cool Family- Love, Relationships, & Faith
    Nov 13 2024
    Don & Suzanne Manning have over 30 years of parenting experience and 7 kids of all ages. Together, they are passionate about helping families rethink how they do family, one relationship at a time. During this episode, Don shares his journey of developing Crazy Cool Family, a ministry dedicated to strengthening family relationships through love and intentional parenting. Discover how his book Crazy Cool Family and two guides guidebooks Creating Family Culture and Building Family Relationships, can transform your home into a haven of faith. Key Takeaways: Emphasize relationships: Focus on building strong, loving relationships within your family. Recognize that parenting is not just about rules and discipline but about forming deep, meaningful connections with your children. Adopt a crazy cool family approach: Embrace the concept introduced by Don Manning, which suggests parenting should follow God’s unconventional wisdom—focusing on love and relationships above all. This means sometimes doing the opposite of what the world suggests (e.g., responding with forgiveness when feeling angry). Promote family culture: Work on creating a positive family environment or culture that fosters growth and connection. Think of it as a greenhouse in which strong, healthy relationships can flourish. Model God’s love: Be your child’s first model of God's love. By being forgiving, generous, and loving, you provide them with a solid foundation to understand their identity as beloved children of God. Encourage sibling relationships: Invest in and promote strong sibling bonds. Move from conflict to cooperation by teaching your children how to support and invest in one another. Discipleship focus: Ensure that your parenting emphasizes living out your faith in front of your children. Understand that your children will learn about their faith through both what you say and what you do. Equip yourselves with knowledge: Utilize resources such as books and guides that encourage building family culture and strong relationships. Engage with ministry materials: Consider using structured materials like Crazy Cool Family's session guides for personal reflection or group study to deepen your understanding and implementation of these concepts. Check out Don’s resources here and receive a special offer by using this link: Crazy Cool Family Special Offer. RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.
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    20 mins
  • Answers Academy- A Biblical Worldview School

    Answers Academy- A Biblical Worldview School
    Nov 6 2024
    Renee Hodge earned her BSN from Bob Jones University (BJU) and worked as an RN for five years. She then joined the staff of Answer’s in Genesis in 2004 and worked as the executive assistant to the CEO for 15 years. The Lord gave Renee a passion for Christian education, which led her to found and launch Answers Academy in 2017, a strong, biblical-worldview, apologetic school. Since then, she has obtained an MS degree in educational leadership from BJU. Laura Allnutt is the director of educational curriculum at Answers in Genesis. She is also an adjunct English professor at Trinity Baptist College and formerly taught at Pensacola Christian College, where she earned a BA in English and an MS in English Curriculum and Instruction. She also holds an MFA in writing from Fairfield University. During this episode, Renee and Laura discuss their amazing curriculum that is revolutionizing Christian education. They both share their journey of developing a curriculum that sets a new standard for Christian education, emphasizing a strong biblical worldview and critical thinking skills. Key Highlights: Unraveling the need for depth: Renee reveals the inspiration behind creating the curriculum, addressing the lack of deep, substantial biblical education prevalent in many Bible classes and homeschooling programs today. Defining the unique edge: Learn how the curriculum differentiates itself by focusing on a comprehensive biblical worldview, starting right at Genesis and extending through tailored grades up to 12th grade. Empowering Christian youth: Discover the impact this curriculum has already made, as parents, students, and churches have provided rave reviews about the profound biblical knowledge and maturity it fosters. A look inside the curriculum: Laura walks us through the structured progression from kindergarten to high school, emphasizing chronological learning, critical thinking, and practical application of biblical truths. Integrating life skills and faith: Both guests underscore the importance of integrating rigorous academic content with strong biblical messages, ensuring that students not only learn the text but also confidently live out their faith. Don't miss out! Tune in and discover how Answers in Genesis is paving the way for a brighter, faith-filled future. RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.
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    25 mins

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