Raising Them Up

68 - Leaving Your Church, Getting to Know Each Other During Engagement, and Joining the Military

Is it ever okay to leave your church, even if the preaching is good? How do you get to know someone after you’re engaged? And what should you do when your son wants to join the military, but you're not on board? Listen to today’s episode to hear Israel and Brook answer these questions. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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67 - Teens and Good Manners, Talkative Children, Honoring In-Laws With Apostate Relatives

What do you do when your teens act crude and say they don’t care what anyone thinks? How do you guide a daughter who talks all day without shutting her down? And how do you love and honor your parents when they keep supporting adult children who have abandoned the faith? Israel and Brook Wayne answer all three questions on this week's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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66 - When Dad Decides Without Mom, Communicating Hurt to Your Husband, and Secular Math

Is a mom entitled to be upset when dad makes a decision without her? How should she communicate her hurt without trying to control her husband? And is it okay to use secular curriculum when it seems more academically helpful? Israel and Brook tackle both of these questions on this week's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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65 - Should Daughters Stay At Home Until Marriage?

In this episode, Israel and Brook respond to the Botkin sisters' apology video about their book So Much More. Does the Bible require a young woman to live under her father's authority until she marries? Is an adult daughter obligated to obey her parents forever? What does 1 Corinthians 7 say about the unmarried woman's freedom to serve the Lord? Israel and Brook address this controversial topic on today's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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64 - Adult Children Who Won't Leave, Clashing Homeschool Styles, and Parenting with an Unbelieving Partner

When is it time to ask a grown child to move out, and how do you do it without pushing them away? How do you and your spouse blend two very different homeschool styles into one that works for your family? And what does biblical wisdom say to a mom raising her son with a father who doesn't share her faith? Israel and Brook work through all three on today's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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63 - Moody Teens, a Reluctant Homeschool Dad, and AI in the Home

Why does your once-easygoing teenager turn moody and short-tempered the moment life slows down? What do you do when your husband says he supports homeschooling but you can tell his heart isn't in it? And is it sinful or un-Christlike for a Christian family to use AI? Israel and Brook tackle these three questions on today's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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62 - Breaking an iPad Addiction, Coed Sleepovers, and Bedtime Battles

Cold turkey or a slow taper—what's the wisest way to break a 14-year-old's screen addiction? Is it ever okay for a 19-year-old to stay overnight with a coed friend group? And why won't bedtime ever go smoothly with young kids in the house? Israel and Brook answer all three on today's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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61 - Biblical Worldview in Every Subject,Selective Forgetfulness, & Cohabiting Kids' Weddings

Is a math textbook really neutral, or does every subject teach a worldview? What do you do when your tween "forgets" chores but never forgets anything he actually wants to do? And should you attend a child's wedding when you can't in good conscience support the marriage? Israel and Brook Wayne tackle these three questions in today's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567 Generations.org

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60 - When Homeschool Feels Lonely, When Curriculum Isn't Working, and Spanking Without a Spoon

What do you do when your only child longs for constant socialization? How do you know when a curriculum has stopped working, for you or for your child? And how do you discipline consistently when you're out and about without your usual tools? Israel and Brook answer these questions on this week's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567 Generations.org

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59 - Constant Negotiating, Kids Who Want Public School, and Cultivating Gratitude

How do you stop your eight-year-old negotiating over everything from chores to bedtime? What should you do when your child begs to leave homeschooling for public school? And how can a family cultivate real gratitude in the middle of hardship? Israel and Brook tackle three common parenting struggles with biblical wisdom. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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58 - Vacation Bible School, Kitchen Chore Rotations, Navigating Mixed-Values Friendships

Should you send your kids to Vacation Bible School? What if it is hosted by a friend's church? How do you structure kitchen chores so they build responsibility instead of chaos and complaining? And where's the line between loving your neighbor and protecting your children from bad influences, even within your own church community? 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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57 - Homeschooling Through Chronic Illness and Choosing Curriculum That Actually Works

What do you prioritize when chronic illness leaves you with little energy left for homeschool, and what's okay to let slide for a season? And with so many curriculum options on the market, how do you know if the one you're using is actually working? Israel and Brook Wayne answer these two listener questions with biblical wisdom and practical direction. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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57 - Homeschooling Through Chronic Illness and Choosing Curriculum That Actually Works

What do you prioritize when chronic illness leaves you with little energy left for homeschool, and what's okay to let slide for a season? And with so many curriculum options on the market, how do you know if the one you're using is actually working? Israel and Brook Wayne answer these two listener questions with biblical wisdom and practical direction. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567.

56 - Toddler Bedtime Battles, Dating Outside the Faith, and Motivating Reluctant Learners

What do you do with a toddler who fights bedtime every night? Should parents step in when an adult son is dating a nonbeliever? And how do you get an unmotivated teen to actually want to learn? Israel and Brook Wayne answer these three listener questions on this episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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55 - Dads Stepping In With Pre-Teen Sons and Moving Your Reader Beyond Phonics

What happens when a homeschooling mom finds her pre-teen son starting to resist her authority? Should dad get involved? And how do you help a five-year-old make the leap from sounding out letters to actually reading books? Israel and Brook tackle these questions on this week's episode. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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54 - Civil Disobedience, Imaginary Friends, and Leading a Reluctant Husband

What do you do when the law itself stands against biblical parenting? How much imaginative play is too much for a child who lives in a world of talking animals? And how can a wife encourage a reluctant husband to step into biblical leadership? Israel and Brook Wayne tackle these three questions this week. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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53 - Homeschool Burnout, Reluctant Writers, and Teen Curfews

What do you do when homeschooling feels overwhelming and joyless? How can you inspire a child who has no interest in writing? And when your teenager keeps blowing past curfew, do you hold the line or ease up? Israel and Brook tackle these questions on today's podcast. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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52 - Who Handles the Money, a 3-Year-Old's Rage, and Kids Outside During School Hours

Who should handle the finances in a Christian marriage—and what do you do when a husband uses biblical submission to justify overspending? What do you say to a three-year-old who declares she hates her sister and wants nothing to do with Jesus? And is it a bad testimony to let your homeschool kids play outside before 3 p.m.? Israel and Brook tackle each of these listener questions with biblical wisdom and practical direction. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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51 - Kicking Kids Out at 18, Chronic Lateness, and Mormon Curriculum in Christian Homes

Is it wrong to let your child continue living in your home past the age of 18? How do you avoid being late to every single event when you have many children and things are always going wrong? Finally, are all Mormon resources bad? Tune in to hear Israel and Brook answer these three questions on this episode of Raising Them Up. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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50 - Secret Netflix, Foster Children, and a Husband Who Picks Fights

What do you do if your 17-year-old daughter opens a secret Netflix account? Or if your newly adopted foster teen's heart seems unreachable? Finally, how should a wife navigate a husband who provokes her son to anger and shows no fruit of faith? Listen to Israel and Brook answer these three questions. 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 raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567. Generations.org

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