Teaching by Tag: Parenting
The Importance of Fathers
Fathering is the hardest job on earth. The Bible is clear by the use of the word “father” to describe God – that the father is in some measure to be a human, earthly reflection of God Himself.
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In the Beginning, Part 43: Echoes of Human Nature
Genesis 34 is a tragic chapter that depicts the dangers of poor parenting, favoritism, the escalation of sin, worldliness, and self-centeredness. But we all will act deceptively when we don’t trust in God’s sovereignty.
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Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Out of a Far Country
Christopher and his parents share their family testimony of redemption and grace. The Yuans’ amazing story, told from the perspectives of father, mother and son, offers encouragement and hope for anyone who was or has a prodigal.
Watch / ListenOrdinary Parents, Extraordinary Father: When Prodigals Break Our Hearts
Often parents feel they have nowhere to turn. What will help their child and what will help them to persevere? Leon and Angela Yuan share from personal experience as they survived the difficult years with their prodigal son.
Watch / ListenHoly Sexuality and the Gospel: A Christian Response to Homosexuality
How can Christians better engage with our loved ones and friends in the LGB community? How does the gospel (sin, repentance and redemption) influence the conversation around sexual identity? Without any compromise of truth or grace, Dr. Christopher Yuan combines his life experiences and his theological training in biblical languages to bring a fresh and unique perspective on this important topic.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 29: The Anatomy of Family Conflict
The way to be set free in this world is to realize that you will never be set free in this world.
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Things I Don’t Like (And Other Things You Probably Don’t Care About)
Pastor Paul Goodnight unveils some of the lies we are prone to believe about marriage and relationships, and how we can instead have the “mind of Christ.”
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The Silence of Adam
The silence of Adam in the garden is the beginning of every man’s inclination to remain silent when he should speak. Pastor and author Gary Thomas teaches on the need for men to be passionately engaged and empowered by God to influence the world.
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Role Call, Part 4: Don’t Go There
While none of us have perfect families or perfect homes, dwelling only on past mistakes or future fears can hijack God’s perfect blueprint for the family. But as grace covers our faults in this area, submission and humility are required to move toward biblical roles in the context of family relationships.
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Fingerprints of the Father
Every father leaves their fingerprints on their children. Good, bad or indifferent, we are shaped by our father’s hands, and this has been so for generations. D.R. Carlson explains God’s design for fatherhood in this special Father’s Day message.
Watch / ListenReflections on Parenting
As a father of four grown children, Pastor Mike Minter gives insight and shares reflections on the process of parenting. This is from a Marriage Booster hosted by Reston Bible Church on October 23, 2009.
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