In this episode of Knowing God, we conclude our Wisdom for Parenting series by considering the importance of establishing godly habits within the household.

We discuss how parents can cultivate a spiritually rich home through intentional habits, family worship, hospitality, and prioritizing the Lord's Day. We also consider the importance of establishing order and structure in the home, navigating the challenges of the digital age, and creating an environment where God's Word, the gospel, and biblical values are woven into everyday family life.

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In this episode of our Wisdom for Parenting series, we consider the biblical responsibility of parents to discipline their children according to God’s wisdom. What does the Bible mean by discipline? Why does God command parents to correct their children, and how should the loving discipline of our heavenly Father shape the way we discipline our own children?

We also get practical, considering what discipline can look like through the different stages of childhood, from the earliest years through adolescence. We discuss when discipline should begin, the place of corporal discipline, how discipline should change as children grow older, and some common mistakes parents should avoid.

Ultimately, biblical discipline is not about controlling our children or simply correcting unwanted behavior. It is an expression of love that seeks their good, trains them in wisdom and obedience, and points them toward the righteousness of God.

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In this episode of our Wisdom for Parenting series, we consider the importance of affection, nurture, and communication in the relationship between parents and their children. Children need to know not only that their parents love them, but to regularly experience that love through their parents’ words, attention, presence, and affection.

We discuss the importance of both mothers and fathers intentionally showing affection to their children, continuing to express that affection as children grow older, and modeling a loving and affectionate marriage in the home. We also consider how affection nurtures trust, and trust nurtures communication, and why the way parents respond to their children’s sins, failures, fears, and struggles can shape whether their children will continue to communicate openly with them as they grow.

Ultimately, we want to cultivate homes where affection and authority belong together, and where our children know that Mom and Dad genuinely love them, delight in them, and desire their good.

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