Parenting
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”--Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (ESV)
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This section will highlight some resources that Pastor Brian recommends for you to read and consider.
What Kind of Parent Are You?
by Julie Lowe,
Licensed Professional Counselor
Christian Counseling and Education Foundation
Parenting today comes with a flood of labels—helicopter, tiger, free-range, attachment, and more. Behind these terms lies a deeper question: Are we shaping our parenting by cultural trends, by fear of criticism, or by our own needs and desires? True Christian parenting isn’t about fitting a mold but about seeking God’s wisdom. The Bible doesn’t give us a one-size-fits-all method; it calls us to pray, discern, and apply timeless truth to each child with love and faithfulness. Our aim is not worldly success, but godly wisdom that trusts God with the outcome.
Breaking the Cycle of Absent Fathers
Danny Huerta, PsyD, MSW, LCSW, LSSW
Vice President, Parenting and Youth
Dr. Huerta oversees Focus’s initiatives that equip mothers and fathers with biblical and research-based principles and guidance for raising healthy, resilient children rooted in a thriving faith in Christ.
Dr. Huerta is a bilingual psychologist and licensed clinical social worker, author of "7 Traits of Effective Parenting," and co-author of Focus on the Family’s "Age and Stage" resource, as well as various other resources.
The choices of a father ripple across generations. An absent dad leaves wounds that can shape children and grandchildren, while a present father offers stability, faith, and love that build a lasting legacy. The cycle of brokenness does not have to continue. By God’s grace, men can choose a new story—one marked by presence, discipleship, and faithfulness. The call is not perfection, but commitment: to love our children, seek wisdom from God, and trust Him with the future.
Practical Help for Parenting in the Early Years
The Gospel Coalition Podcast
The Gospel Coalition (TGC) is a network of pastors, theologians, and church leaders committed to renewing the contemporary church around the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded by Tim Keller and D.A. Carson, TGC seeks to unite believers across denominational lines on the foundation of Reformed theology and gospel-centered ministry.
The Gospel Coalition Podcast features sermons, conference talks, and interviews with pastors and scholars from around the world. Topics range from biblical preaching and spiritual formation to cultural engagement, discipleship, and mission. Each episode invites listeners to think deeply about how the gospel shapes every part of life and ministry.
For small group leaders and disciple-makers, this podcast offers both theological depth and practical wisdom—helping us not only know the gospel more clearly but also live it more faithfully in community.
Listen on: thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts
or wherever you get your podcasts.
​Practical Help for Parenting in the Early Years
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Tantrums. Screen time. Sleep. Discipline. None of us has parenting completely figured out, but we can all learn from each other. In this conversation, recorded at TGC24, Ginger Blomberg, Betsy Childs Howard, Emily Jensen, and Laura Wifler talk about the high highs and low lows of raising young children and rejoice together that God’s strength is made perfect in our weaknesses.
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What is Family Worship
Who Is Joel Beeke?
Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a pastor, theologian, and writer known for his passion to recover and apply the riches of the Puritan tradition for today’s church and family life. He serves as president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has authored or co-authored over 100 books.
Beeke is especially known for his teaching on family worship—the daily practice of reading Scripture, praying, and singing together in the home. He argues that godly homes are the foundation of strong churches and societies, echoing the Puritan conviction that the household is a “little church.” Through his preaching, writing, and mentorship, he has helped countless Christians rediscover the beauty of worshiping God as a family.
Joel Beeke on Family Worship
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“As goes the home, so goes the church, so goes the nation. Family worship is not optional; it is essential.”
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“Family worship is a means of grace whereby God plants seeds of truth in the hearts of children, waters them by His Spirit, and brings them to fruition in His time.”
“Read the Bible, explain it simply, apply it warmly, sing with joy, and pray with sincerity. Do this daily and faithfully. Over time, you will see God’s blessing.”
“The family that worships together daily will find that their home becomes a little church, where Christ is present and honored.”