Do kids need to be taught doctrine and theology, or just told some Bible stories until they are older? In this episode, Amber gives 5 practical ways to deepen your lessons to children, giving them a deep foundation of faith. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Top 50 Bible Lessons Book – https://amzn.to/4c8GKLN
Exploring the Bible Through History – https://amzn.to/3SP7xGm
Intentional Children's Ministry – https://amzn.to/4gRQI6Q
RenewaNation Curriculum – https://familyministry.org/curriculum/

Fall means one thing for homeschool families: planning. In this episode, Josh and Jen open up their own homeschool playbook, the five core principles that have guided their family through sixteen years of homeschooling, and exactly what curriculum and daily rhythm they are using this year for kids in sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth grade.

From a daily routine that starts with morning jobs and Bible reading, to a literature based approach to learning, to how they are preparing their oldest two for college through PSEO and dual credit classes, Josh and Jen walk through the practical decisions behind their homeschool year. Whether you are new to homeschooling, a longtime veteran, or simply curious what a homeschool day actually looks like, this episode offers a real, grounded look at planning an education that forms both the mind and the heart.

Book 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: https://bit.ly/50thingspc

Renewanation: https://bit.ly/rangsfpc 

Gospel Shaped Family Homepage: https://bit.ly/gsfhpc 

Matthew 16:21-23

1. We learn from these verses that there may be much spiritual ignorance even in a true disciple of Christ.
2. Let us learn from these verses that there is no doctrine of Scripture so deeply important as the doctrine of Christ’s atoning death.

“The error that drew from so loving a Savior such a stern rebuke to such a true disciple, must have been a mighty error indeed…Error on many other points is only a skin disease. Error about Christ’s death is a disease at the heart.”