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Generations Media Network presents Raising Them Up: A Christian Parenting Q&A. Hosted by Israel & Brook Wayne.
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Teens say movies help evangelism—but does immersion shape hearts more than we think? How does Mom effectively homeschool young boys who are full of energy? What amount of discipline is appropriate for a stepdad to give? Israel and Brook tackle these three questions in today's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time an...
Is discipline dad’s job? How do you stop the constant interrupting and harsh tones? And when should kids begin their own quiet time? From 1 Sam. 15 to James 3, Israel and Brook outline a biblical path—repent of parental anger, set respectful turn-taking, teach words that build up, and model daily Scripture so children imitate what they see. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical...
When culture seeps into parenting decisions, discernment becomes vital. In this episode, Israel and Brooke address how to handle relatives privately messaging teens, whether martial arts carry hidden religious influence, and if secular textbooks can be redeemed for homeschool use. Blending biblical wisdom with real-world experience, they call parents to guard their homes, guide their children’s hearts, and pursue education rooted in Christ. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to fig...
When faith falters and family bonds stretch thin, how should parents respond? In this episode, Israel and Brooke address three real-life struggles: a son who won’t attend church, daughters overburdened with childcare, and the painful reality of divorce. Their counsel weaves biblical truth with compassion, helping families navigate authority, service, and suffering under the mercy of God. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles ...
From hard boundaries to hidden struggles, Israel and Brooke address three questions every Christian family faces: the real risks behind sleepovers, what to do when a husband falls into pornography, and how to train kids to serve rather than sulk. Blending pastoral care and practical realism, they unpack safety, repentance, discipline, and grace—showing that strong families are built not on perfection but on steady, godly leadership. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figu...
Israel and Brooke Wayne answer three big questions: how to confront a teen’s secret social browsing without breaking trust, when video-based learning helps (and when it harms the parent-child bond), and how a grandparent can wisely respond to an 11-year-old’s sudden goth style and isolation. Keeping the gospel central—training hearts as well as habits—they offer practical steps: tech timelines, family-room devices, time-boxed access, honest conversation with consequences, and a gentle, persis...
Israel and Brooke Wayne tackle real-life parenting questions: defusing sibling rivalry when personalities clash, setting wise tech boundaries for teens without outsourcing discipleship to software, and reshaping sleep habits so mornings don’t start in meltdown mode. They keep the gospel central—training hearts as well as habits—while offering practical steps on space, schedules, consequences, and conversations that cultivate self-control, peace, and responsibility at home. Biblical pare...
Israel and Brook Wayne answer real-life parenting questions about navigating extended family dynamics that conflict with your values, encouraging a shy child without over-pressuring them, and shepherding the heart of a rebellious teen who resists authority. They highlight the spiritual core of parenting, offering Scripture-based wisdom for maintaining boundaries, building confidence, and protecting your family’s discipleship focus—even in the hardest moments. Biblical parenting is hard—...
Israel and Brook Wayne take on real parenting questions about teaching true manners without falling into superficial rule-keeping, guiding kids through constant bickering over toys and chores, and helping children deal with deep shame when they sin. They explore how biblical parenting reaches beyond behavior to the heart, offering both grace and truth as we disciple our kids in the ways of the Lord. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising...
Israel and Brook Wayne tackle listener questions about carving out one-on-one time in large families, teens getting lost in fiction, and a biblical view of grace in parenting—not permissiveness, but God’s empowering for holiness—showing how to pair loving discipline with truth to shepherd children’s hearts. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospe...
In this episode of Raising Them Up, Israel and Brook Wayne answer listener questions on cultivating children’s personal devotional lives, guiding them into responsibility at appropriate ages, and implementing quiet time in the home. They emphasize leading by example, creating family rhythms that foster love for Scripture, and training children through intentional, incremental steps rather than coercion. With practical strategies and biblical encouragement, this episode equips parents to disci...
Israel and Brook Wayne discuss how to handle disparities in learning abilities between siblings, fostering love and servanthood among siblings, and the challenge of whining, offering biblical wisdom and practical strategies for correction that disciple the heart rather than just behavior. This episode blends encouragement, Scripture, and practical tools for Christian parents seeking to nurture both character and academics at home. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure ...
When should I start teaching apologetics and worldview? Do my children need to socialize with kids their own age? Israel and Brook answer these questions and more, sharing research, personal experiences, and recommended resources for equipping children early with a biblical foundation. This discussion offers both encouragement and actionable strategies for parents seeking to disciple their kids in a Christ-centered way. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Eac...
Does Jesus belong in Math class? How can we help anxious children develop a solid theology of God’s love and sovereignty? How do we guide our kids to find their identity in Christ, not in grades, awards, or talents? In this episode of Raising Them Up, we explore these topics with practical encouragement and gospel-centered resources. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom...
Israel and Brook Wayne explore how to tell the difference between learning struggles and heart issues, how to adapt your homeschool to your child’s learning style, and what to make of the growing “gentle parenting” trend—all with biblical clarity and practical insight. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict...
How can moms nurture strong, respectful relationships with their sons—especially as they grow into young men? In this episode, Israel and Brook Wayne share personal stories, biblical principles, and practical wisdom on parenting boys with grace, boundaries, and vision for manhood. They also weigh in on public school sports, peer influence, and how to respond when your homeschooler feels like an outsider. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising ...
Parenting is hard. Discipleship is even harder. That’s why we’re here—to help you raise your children with wisdom, grace, and truth. We’re Israel and Brook Wayne, and this is Raising Them Up: A Christian Parenting Q&A podcast. We want to tackle real questions from real parents—about screen time, discipline, marriage, homeschooling, and more. Short, biblical, and practical. Subscribe today. Let’s raise them up—in the fear and instruction of the Lord.
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