How should parents think about church when it comes to raising faith-filled kids?

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis talk candidly about choosing the right church for your family — and why church should support, not replace, discipleship that happens at home.

Using real family examples — from birthday traditions and serving schedules to youth sports, leadership development, and church culture — they help parents evaluate alignment, values, and expectations.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why discipleship must start at home
• How to evaluate whether a church aligns with your family values
• Why consistency matters more than programs
• How traditions and rhythms shape kids’ faith
• The role of serving together as a family
• Why parents must stay engaged instead of outsourcing spiritual growth- How church and home work best as partners

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00:00 – Welcome & family humor01:20 – Why faith formation starts at home03:10 – Church as a partner, not a replacement05:30 – Family traditions & discipleship07:45 – Serving together as a family10:00 – Consistency and faith rhythms12:30 – Evaluating church alignment15:00 – Youth programs vs. parental leadership17:30 – Living faith beyond Sundays20:00 – Final encouragement for parents