💗 Episode Summary

In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah explore how God’s love meets us—and our children—uniquely in every stage of life. From rocking a newborn in the quiet hours to texting a college student encouragement from afar, biblical love grows, stretches, and adapts through the seasons.

You’ll walk away with encouragement, relatable stories, and Scripture-rooted insights for loving your kids well—right where they are today.

🧭 What You’ll Hear

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  💡 Why love isn’t one-size-fits-all—and how God models flexible, faithful love

  
  


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  👶 Early Years: Love as nurture and physical presence (Isaiah 40:11 )

  
  


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  🧒 Elementary Years: Love as patient teaching and consistent discipline (Proverbs 22:6)

  
  


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  👦 Tween Years: Love as listening and emotional safety (Colossians 3:21 )

  
  


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  👩‍🦰 Teen Years: Love as mutual respect and humble presence (Micah 6:8)

  
  


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  🧑‍🦱 Young Adult Years: Love as release, blessing, and ongoing prayer (Numbers 6:24 –26)

  
  


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  🙏 A prayer to help you reflect God’s love through every season

  
  

📖 Key Scriptures

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  Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “To everything there is a season…”

  
  


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  Isaiah 40:11 – “He gently leads those that have young.”

  
  


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  Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go…”

  
  


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  Colossians 3:21 – “Do not provoke your children…”

  
  


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  Micah 6:8 – “Walk humbly…”

  
  


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  Numbers 6:24 –26 – “The Lord bless you and keep you…”

  
  

💬 Let’s Reflect

What does love look like for your child right now?

Is it presence? Patience? Release?

Ask God to help you love in the way they need most today.

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