In this episode of the 226 FBC Boerne Next Gen Podcast, Daniel, Garrett, and Teresa dive into a foundational truth for parents:

👉 If it’s going to be in your kids, it has to be in you.

This conversation challenges parents to reflect on their own faith journey—because the most powerful discipleship toolin your child’s life is you.

🔹 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✅ Your Kids Will Imitate Your Faith (or Lack of It) – Discipleship isn’t just something we tell our kids to do; it’s something they learn by watching us. A Lifeway study found that the #1 indicator of whether a child becomes a devoted Christ-follower as an adult isn’t church attendance alone—it’s whether they saw their parents actively reading and engaging with the Bible.

✅ Cultural Christianity Won’t Cut It – Kids today can spot inauthentic faith. If Jesus is just a Sunday thing and doesn’t impact how we live the rest of the week, they won’t see the need for Him in their lives.

✅ Prioritizing Church & Spiritual Rhythms – The choices we make matter:
✔ If church is optional, don’t expect them to prioritize it later.
✔ If faith is sidelined for sports, activities, or entertainment, they will learn where faith ranks in life.
✔ If Jesus is central to your life and home, they’ll see that He is worthy of their lives too.

✅ Practical Ways to Model Faith at Home:
✔ Daily Bible Reading – Let your kids see you in the Word and engage them in it.
✔ Family Prayer – Create a simple bedtime or morning routine of prayer.
✔ Spiritual Conversations – Look for everyday moments to point to God’s presence (e.g., nature walks, music, even meal times).
✔ Church Involvement – Make it a non-negotiable priority, not just a “when we have time” event.
✔ Build a Rhythm – Set intentional times for Bible study, prayer, and faith discussions to become part of your family’s DNA.

💡 Key Quote: “Your child’s identity and purpose will only be fully satisfied in Christ. Everything else—sports, academics, social status—will fail to fill that void.”

💬 Challenge for Parents: Just start! It might feel awkward at first, but discipleship is built in small, faithful moments.

🎧 Listen now for encouragement and practical tools to start leading your family in faith today!

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