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10 - Handling Siblings in the Same Room, Discernment for Media with Teenagers, Motivating Teens to Wake Up Earlier
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 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 to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.Submit your question at [Raising Them Up](generations.org/raisingthemup) or call 1-800-223-6567.Find more from the Waynes at [Family Renewal](familyrenewal.org) and [Generations](https://store.generations.org/collections/israel-waynes-books)This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to [Generations](Generations.org/media)Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day. Strong.[Strong](StrongTheBook.com)The church of Jesus Christ is in desperate need of godly men. For the church to be healthy, it must be led by men of integrity, humble men, men of love, and men who lay down their lives for the sheep. Additionally, for churches to be strong, they need to be made up of healthy, growing families led by faithful husbands and fathers who direct their family to believe in the Lord Jesus, and to walk in God’s ways.[Shepherd's Conference](generations.org/shepherds)
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9 - Finding the Balance in Protecting Our Children vs Exposing Them to the World, Encouraging Shy Children to Be Bold, Giving Wisdom for a Rebellious Teen
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—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 to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.Submit your question at generations.org/raisingthemup or call 1-800-223-6567.Find more from the Waynes at familyrenewal.org and generations.org. This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to Generations.org/media.Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day. Strong.StrongTheBook.com The church of Jesus Christ is in desperate need of godly men. For the church to be healthy, it must be led by men of integrity, humble men, men of love, and men who lay down their lives for the sheep. Additionally, for churches to be strong, they need to be made up of healthy, growing families led by faithful husbands and fathers who direct their family to believe in the Lord Jesus, and to walk in God’s ways.generations.org/shepherds</In a world spinning with headlines, who’s giving you the news through the lens of Scripture?The Worldview in 5 Minutes brings you the stories that matter — from around the globe — all filtered through a biblical worldview.Persecution. Politics. Victories for life. Challenges to the family.Subscribe to The Worldview in 5 Minutes wherever you get your podcasts — or at theworldview.com. On the Generations Radio podcast, Kevin Swanson brings the timeless truth of God’s Word to bear on the cultural chaos of our day.Every episode, he attempts to tackle what’s happening in education, politics, media, and the church — with clear biblical analysis and a call to faithfulness.Subscribe to Generations Radio at generationsradio.org.
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8 - Teaching Children Manners, Dealing with Fighting and Bickering Among Siblings, Guiding Children Through Periods of Shame and Guilt Over Sin
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 Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.Submit your question at generations.org/raisingthemup or call 1-800-223-6567.Find more from the Waynes at familyrenewal.org and generations.org. This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to Generations.org/media.In a world spinning with headlines, who’s giving you the news through the lens of Scripture?The Worldview in 5 Minutes brings you the stories that matter — from around the globe — all filtered through a biblical worldview.Persecution. Politics. Victories for life. Challenges to the family.Subscribe to The Worldview in 5 Minutes wherever you get your podcasts — or at theworldview.com. On the Generations Radio podcast, Kevin Swanson brings the timeless truth of God’s Word to bear on the cultural chaos of our day.Every episode, he attempts to tackle what’s happening in education, politics, media, and the church — with clear biblical analysis and a call to faithfulness.Subscribe to Generations Radio at generationsradio.org.
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7 - Intentional One-On-One Time with Each Child, Fictional Books for Children, Learning about God's Grace to Apply it to Children
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 gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.Submit your question at generations.org/raisingthemup or call 1-800-223-6567.Find more from the Waynes at familyrenewal.org and generations.org. This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to Generations.org/media.In a world spinning with headlines, who’s giving you the news through the lens of Scripture?The Worldview in 5 Minutes brings you the stories that matter — from around the globe — all filtered through a biblical worldview.Persecution. Politics. Victories for life. Challenges to the family.Subscribe to The Worldview in 5 Minutes wherever you get your podcasts — or at theworldview.com. On the Generations Radio podcast, Kevin Swanson brings the timeless truth of God’s Word to bear on the cultural chaos of our day.Every episode, he attempts to tackle what’s happening in education, politics, media, and the church — with clear biblical analysis and a call to faithfulness.Subscribe to Generations Radio at generationsradio.org.
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6 - Helping Children Develop Their Own Personal Devotions, Knowing When Your Child is Ready for More Responsibility, Considerations for Quiet Time
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 disciple both the hearts and habits of their children. 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 to discipleship, marriage, and homeschooling, hosts Israel and Brook Wayne bring decades of parenting experience and a deep love for God’s Word to your everyday challenges.Short, honest, and full of grace—this is Christian parenting help you can trust.Submit your question at generations.org/raisingthemup or call 1-800-223-6567.Find more from the Waynes at familyrenewal.org and generations.org. This has been a production of the Generations Media Network. For more information, go to Generations.org/media.In a world spinning with headlines, who’s giving you the news through the lens of Scripture?The Worldview in 5 Minutes brings you the stories that matter — from around the globe — all filtered through a biblical worldview.Persecution. Politics. Victories for life. Challenges to the family.Subscribe to The Worldview in 5 Minutes wherever you get your podcasts — or at theworldview.com. On the Generations Radio podcast, Kevin Swanson brings the timeless truth of God’s Word to bear on the cultural chaos of our day.Every episode, he attempts to tackle what’s happening in education, politics, media, and the church — with clear biblical analysis and a call to faithfulness.Subscribe to Generations Radio at generationsradio.org.
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