Parenting in God's Family Vol. 2 | A Resource for Families & Ministry Leaders

What does it look like to raise children who are anchored in Christ — and how can youth and children's ministry leaders partner with parents to make it happen?

In this crossover episode with the Timeless Parenting Podcast (hosted by Ann Cunningham and Harriet Connor from Mothers' Union Sydney and Growing Faith/Youthworks), Al James sits down to explore the newly released Parenting in God's Family Volume 2 — a multi-author resource that's as relevant for ministry workers as it is for parents.

In this episode:

• The biblical-theological framework behind Christ-anchored parenting — creation, fallenness, responsibility in Christ, the church, the changing world, and eternity
• Why parents are the primary disciplers of their children — and why youth/kids ministers are vital partners (not substitutes)
• What the research says about children who stick with faith into adulthood
• How to have grace-filled conversations about culture, mental health, AI, and a changing world
• Why intergenerational discipleship in the local church matters more than ever
• The danger of outsourcing your child's faith formation — and how ministry leaders can bridge the gap with families

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a kids' ministry leader, or a church worker thinking about how to better equip families — this conversation is for you.

Parenting in God's Family Volume 2
You can find Parenting in God's Family Volume 2 for purchase at Youthworks Media

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