Tuning the Bow
Psalm 127:4 says, "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one's youth." A skilled warrior knows how to use his arrow, but children can be difficult to teach at times. The focus of this podcast is to equip parents to tune their bow and become skilled warriors as they train their children to go into the world. Join Matthew Wilbanks, youth minister at Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana, AR, and Tim Rose, youth pastor at First Odessa in Odessa, TX, as they discuss family discipleship as the Bible teaches. Guests, jokes, and a deep dive into Scripture can be expected, so get ready to tune your bow!
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The world is hostile to God and His children, so how should Christian parents approach dealing with the many voices telling them that their parenting is outdated or abusive? In this episode, Tim and Matt finish their study of Psalm 3 by focusing on how God grants rest and deals with sin in the culture. Do not be afraid
There are passages that speak directly to parenting, but there are many passages that can be applied to parenting. In this episode, Tim and Matt talk about how God gives us the protection we need and the provision to live a life that brings Him praise, glory, and honor. Though the opposing voices are loud and the socie
Joshua 24:15 is not a verse just for decorative ornaments or cute pictures. It might be the toughest stance you take for your family. In this episode, Matt and Tim talk about why this stance needs to be made by believing parents. True leadership sets a vison and works to attain it, whether or not everyone is in agreeme
"Nothing is sacred anymore." You"ve probably heard or said this phrase recently. As discussed in the last episode, Matt and Tim said that many believers do not have a biblically accurate understanding of what "being holy" is, so in this episode, our hosts work this out for parents. Though not a more practical episode,
For believers, the Bible is clear that we are to be different than the world, but how far does that difference extend to? In this episode, Tim and Matt break down what Christian mysticism means and how it is harmful to your families. The Bible lays out clear and plain instructions on how to live and what to understand,
Every Christian parent wants to see their children accept Christ at an early age, mature in their faith and their life, and have families that do the same. However, that is not always the case (nor is it a majority, either). In this episode, Matt and Tim walk through two passages that talk about people walking away fro