Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children
Laine Lawson Craft
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Parenting a child who has left the faith
Laine Lawson Craft is the host of the Warfare Parenting Podcast, where she explores the intricate journey of raising children who may have strayed. With a heartfelt and authentic approach, Laine shares stories of struggle and triumph, emphasizing the transformative power of faith. Her mission is to inspire, encourage, and equip parents facing similar challenges, providing them with actionable insights to foster healing and hope within their families. Passionate about her role, Laine eagerly anticipates each episode, aiming to leave her audience with meaningful takeaways they can apply in their everyday lives. Welcome to another episode of the “Warfare Parenting Podcast"! I'm your host, Laine Lawson Craft, and today we're diving into something truly transformative for parents and teens alike. Joining us is Dr. Ken Castor, an experienced youth minister and editor of the "Make A Difference Youth Bible." In this episode, we explore the challenges modern parents face while guiding their children through spiritual warfare in today’s tech-driven world. Dr. Castor shares his invaluable insights on engaging teens with the Bible, discussing how this special edition is designed to make scripture come alive for them. We'll uncover practical tips for parents to model a godly lifestyle and initiate meaningful conversations with their kids. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your family’s faith or looking for actionable advice on nurturing spiritual growth, this episode promises to equip you with the tools and encouragement you need. Let's get started on discovering how faith can truly make a difference in your home! HELPFUL LINKS: FREE Resources- read the first chapters FREE, courses for FREE, and more at Https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com Also, sign up for Laine’s Inspirational Weekly emails at her site Https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com Please email any prayer requests or needs to lainecraft@lainecraft.net CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Threads/Twitter TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Warfare Parenting Podcast: Hope, struggles, and faith. 06:12 Encouragements from Bible to live altruistically. 09:14 Model godly lifestyle; make Bible visible, accessible. 10:52 Reading the Bible daily transforms lives and families. 15:34 Teen prays to resist negative influence, love God. 19:27 Trust that God is guiding your child. 20:06 Parenting with God to guide troubled teenagers. 23:16 Stay connected, subscribe. With love, Lane Craft. POINTS AND TOPICS COVERED ### 1. Introduction - Host Introduction - Goals of the Episode - Inspiration and encouragement - Practical takeaways for listeners ### 2. Guest Introduction - Ken Castor’s Background - Journey of faith since age 8 - Over 30 years of youth ministry experience - Work in the US and Canada - Personal life (father of three) ### 3. Changes in Parenting Over Time - Impact of Technology - Increased dangers and challenges due to easy access to harmful content - Comparison between past and present difficulties in youth exposure ### 4. Make A Difference Youth Bible - Purpose and Approach - Engagement and relevance for youth - Action-oriented commentary - Partnership with Dare to Share evangelistic ministry ### 5. Supporting Parents in Spiritual Warfare - Prompts and Action Steps - Encouragement for kids to make decisions for Jesus - Addressing negative behaviors - Promoting altruistic actions ### 6. Conversation Starters - Ease of initiating conversations - Modeling behavior through scripture - Establishing a culture of dialogue around the Bible ### 7. Introducing the Bible to the Family - Engaging Parents’ Role - Modeling lifestyle and values (Deuteronomy 6) - Keeping the Bible visible and centra
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