Discipling the next generation with Jen Wilkin and J.T. English

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of discipling children in the Christian faith through understanding theology and Bible literacy.

As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we’re revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families. One of our most important callings as parents is discipling our kids in the Christian faith. To do that well, we need to understand what we believe, why we believe it, and be familiar with God’s Word. In this episode, Jen Wilkin and J.T. English join me to talk about the relationship between Bible study and theology and why both matter as we raise the next generation of believers. Together we discuss how understanding theology strengthens our faith, why Bible literacy matters for parents and kids alike, and how these two practices work together to shape a lifelong walk with God. Jen and J.T., who co-authored You Are a Theologian , also share practical encouragement for discipling kids in different seasons of parenting and helping them grow in their understanding of God. Connect with Jen https://www.jenwilkin.net/ @jenwilkin @knowingfaithpodcast Connect with J.T. @jtenglish @knowingfaithpodcast Links and resources mentioned: You Are A Theologian book http://newcitycatechism.com/ https://www.tinytheologians.shop/ Sign up for Morning…

People in this episode

Host: Steph Thurling

Guests: Jen Wilkin, J.T. English

Topics covered

• discipling children
• Christian faith
• Bible study
• theology
• parenting
• Bible literacy

Keywords

• discipling kids
• Christian parenting
• theology
• Bible study
• faith
• Bible literacy
• raising believers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian Parenting Podcast Network, Morning Minute, LearningRX, Lives of Faith and Grace series, Christian Parenting

Books & works: You Are a Theologian

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