Christian Parenting: How I Teach even TODDLERS about Jesus

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Christian parenting isn't easy but here's what I've learned from youth ministry, seminary, personal experience, and great examples!
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@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

I don't pretend to know everything! Share your Christian parenting tips here so we can all benefit from our collective wisdom:

@benjaminjames4236 Жыл бұрын

Off topic: Have you thought about launching a podcast? Then you could do some deep dives on certain scriptures, themes, topics etc...Id subscribe.

@SuperSparklesGurl Жыл бұрын

I would too. It’s a lot easier to get lost in the KZfaq rabbit hole so I’m not always on here. But then when I am your videos can get lost. That being said, I love how you use visuals and your expressions and hand motions to communicate and some of that might get lost in a podcast medium.

@67cheergirl 2 жыл бұрын

I just found out I’m pregnant last week! This video is a blessing at this time

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS! Praise the Lord!

@mycrazyfamilyid 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! ❤

@67cheergirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you both 💕

@dacia6247 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! :)

@sarahsharp8595 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! God Bless

@JustMe-ig7sx Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! ❤ I just found your channel and subscribed. I’m a single mom of a 2yr old. I come from a family of generational curses on both sides. So it’s just her and I. I know so very little and I want to break this generational curse and not pass it on to her. I’m going through a very hard season but I am starting to realize God is answering my prayer to grow spiritually mature and raise my daughter to know the Truth of Christ. I appreciate you posting this helpful video. I will check more of your content out. I definitely want to be and live my life as an example of Christ! He is our ONLY Hope! ❤ I pray you and your family continue to grow in Christ! Praying God blesses your family and everyone who may read this with strength, courage, comfort, faith, hope, love, wisdom, discernment, and unshakable trust! In the loving name of Jesus Christ, I pray! Amen! 🙏🏻❤️🙂🙏🏻

@sheliaporter6795 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! My children are grown but we are raising our oldest granddaughter, and have since her birth. I wish I had thought of this when my children were small. We both lived in legalistic homes before marriage and did not know how to be better Christians for a long time. We did our spiritual lives just like our parents, in following that legalistic church and it caused a lot of damage. Thank God he delivered us from that, but my children didn't get what we really wanted for them when they were growing up. Only one is in church and serving God. One doesn't even talk us, although she knows and lived with us during and after we got into a good, Biblically based church and in spiritual order. So, it is extremely important to raise kids in a Godly home, explaining and debating what God wants and how we should love others in front of the kids. It really does matter. It matters when you mess up to admit it, to change and to be transparent with your kids. They need to know this, so they can learn how to live like God would have them live. It is better to show them than tell them only, which is what we experienced before we were married. I recommend start praying for their spouses now. I didn't know to do that when my kids were little, and trust me, it matters!!!

@boldasalion2911 11 ай бұрын

Amen sister! Train up a child in the way he should go and when he grows old, he won’t depart from it. -Proverbs 22:6 ❤

@abigailmartin1 2 жыл бұрын

I love what you said about telling your son that God is a safe place to run to when mommy hits the breaking point and sins. My son is the same way and I struggle with frustration but never know how to address that. Thank you for your God given wisdom. ❤️ As for teaching toddlers, one thing our assistant pastor said at church that stuck with me was his parents started doing at home Bible studies with him at a young age, (around the age my children are, 4&5) and he doesn't remember the lessons from that young, rather the love of God's Word that his parents had and wanted to share with him. I know my children don't understand everything but regardless they are constantly asking to read Bible stories and learn about Jesus and it's a blessing to see that God is faithful to building a foundation in my children's lives. I really need to work on not living a "hypocritical gospel" that you were talking about at the end of your video, so I can show them a consistent lifestyle of faith and glorify God better. It's definitely crucial when you have little ones depending on you. Thank you Faith!😊

@nikkievans1287 Жыл бұрын

Faith this is honestly one of the best videos I've seen on Christian parenting. No A-Z of how it's done, just honesty. The best way to disciple our children is to model to them our lives as disciples. Thank you for being you and letting God use you to shine his light 🥰

@brittanybrewer198 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I have two toddlers of my own! My husband and I had them dedicated last month! I'm always looking for ways to teach them about Jesus! PLEASE do more of this content!!!! ❤

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that! I've felt so inadequate to share but I am so happy the Lord could use it!

@brittanybjorakersaller7969 2 жыл бұрын

I’m still learning! My drive to strengthen my faith has been huge lately and my older son has taken note. He sees me reading the Bible and asked for one of his own. He said, “I want a Bible that I can write in too!”. We’ve read through several children’s Bibles. These days, we read a story or page from the Old Testament and a story from the New Testament in a children’s Bible (so it’s more of a summary and glosses over things that aren’t age-appropriate), something I started doing with Faith’s Grace Bible Study Plan. My son loves to hear how the Old Testament points to Jesus, and I’m usually sharing what I just learned with him. I think it’s the modeling that I was unwittingly doing that affected him the most. He was recently baptized and it’s been so beautiful to see God working in his life! My two year old really responds to music so we sing and dance a lot with him. He loves “Let it shine”. Don’t ask me about the teenage years - those scare me. 😂

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT ADVICE! And what an encouragement! Praise the Lord!

@dsymonkey Жыл бұрын

I don't have kids, but I want to learn as much as I can about how to be a good parent before that happens. YOU, sister have the BEST ADVICE I've ever heard about how to be a trust worthy Christ centered parent. SUBSCRIBED. hehehe

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the family!

@caitlinmenger8716 3 ай бұрын

Be the light 🙏🏻 Love that message. I needed this and I am going to start trying to explain God to my almost 5 year old soon. I’m trying to make sure I do it the right way and here I am haha

@jaqi_g 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to teach my daughter of special needs to know the gospel. I pray for wisdom on how to steward this wonder gift that is my child.

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Jenna1814 2 жыл бұрын

OMGoodness Faith you have hit a core with me. I am trying to be a foster mom & I did not have a parent I could run to like that & I think it has shaped who I am now. But how you are explaining to a kid about how even mommy gets mad or hits her breaking point.....& explaining those little details. I love it. So hope to be able to explain things like that.

@carolmain4940 2 жыл бұрын

I really needed this video. My step kids know nothing about God as they have not been living with us. God has answered our prayers and now we have them back and are trying to teach them.

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@MilizaYawa-gg8qm 2 ай бұрын

I love this I carry the exact same sentiments Thank you for putting this up

@Andriina 2 ай бұрын

Please more. That was so helpful Thank you!

@shineconsulting Жыл бұрын

You are incredible and I am gaining so much insight. I have been obsessed with reading the Bible to my son every morning for years. He’s 9 and told me he hates Bible time and doesn’t believe in God. I’m totally freaked out and would love any advice or future videos on unbelievers. Your video shows me that I need to live a Godly life to model and also to talk about these hard things instead of get angry at him

@boldasalion2911 11 ай бұрын

Yes have him watch kids Bible stories on KZfaq. They entertain my nephews and nieces who are 5,9, and 11. Also, the messages are short and straight to the point. Go to your local Christian church and ask about children’s youth groups. My nephew loves going and he’s only 11.❤

@BriCelestine Жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family!! This is such a powerful video and a MUST WATCH !! will be sharing !! Thanks so much!!

@jakoleneolivier9047 6 ай бұрын

Needed this. My 4 year old had a “hard question” to me tonight. I am so concerned that I won’t be able to explain something the “right” way to her which will lead her to a dark road ahead. I love her so so much and I know that giving her the gift of Christ will be the biggest gift, ever! I know now that I will show her more through my actions and have honest conversations in the things we do/don’t do. Seems obvious, but sometimes you just need a reminder and go ‘back to basics’.

@terrie6320 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t grow up in a church going home but I knew good and bad and right from wrong and for some reason if I even thought of doing something wrong I would see my parents face? It would keep me from doing the wrong thing? Stop me dead in my tracks. I was the only one of my friends who was 24 when i got married and was a virgin . Never did drugs . Reallly only thought good things. Anyway at age 17 my mom watched the PTL club yes I know all the bad stuff about them, but really through that time in my life and I went to a Mormon church with friends, I realized It was God stepping in front of me in my parents form to keep me on the blessed track ! He also taught me that I was a Christian and could not whole heartedly believe in the Mormon ways and kept me safe. Anyway wanted to share that? I praise God and my Parents for my good up bringing. Now my mom was a mess, did many bad things but she tried to overcome it , leave it in the past and go on. I saw that I never wanted to make her mistakes. She was looking for love here on earth and never truly found what she needed and was never happy on earth. I know she happy now in heaven. Since 2007.

@jaq6297 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that story. I'm sorry for the loss of your mom on this life, may God comfort you and bring you so much joy and love for years to come❤ Keep being strong in the Lord and trusting in Him❤ Hallelujah you found him and not following the morman ways. Much love❤️

@boldasalion2911 11 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed your video and shared it with my sister! Let’s be the light in this world. May God always bless you and your family. ❤😊

@Neviim 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your faith and practice, yet so vulnerable about it. This is so helpful at multiple levels. I am sure my family will come back to what you’re teaching here multiple times in the future.

@rebekahmackenzie 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I don't have kids but I was able to learn from it for if that day come when I become a mom. I hope you and your family are doing well 💖

@melissaloubser4260 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This is so informative! Thanks

@E.Lotz44 5 ай бұрын

This was SO helpful!!

@ChildofGod98765 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins. I’m still trusting in you even though I’m struggling putting groceries in the refrigerator, and paying bills. I lost my job because I declined the vaccine. I declined because of my pre existing health condition (Lupus) and Heart disease. I was denied my medical/religious exemption from Forsyth Hospital. My husband passed away three years ago, Im all alone. I’m a single mother. Both of my sons are autistic and non verbal. Every month is a struggle, a battle to not end up on the streets. I’m so depressed and embarrassed by my situation. I post my story all over to spread awareness of what mandates are doing, not just to myself but to many other families. I’ve been put down and mocked because of my circumstances it truly hurts me. BUT even after all these things. I STILL HAVE FAITH GOD WILL PROVIDE. He has sent strangers to help me. I’m forever grateful! EVEN as I face homelessness seemly every month with two young children. I have faith our Heavenly Father will provide. Thank you Jesus.

@boldasalion2911 11 ай бұрын

God will indeed provide sister! Your kids will speak and Jesus Christ will give you the strength to continue carrying your cross. You can always give Jesus a phone call, like my dad used to tell me. His phone number is 3:33…Jeremiah 33:3. God bless you and your kids. Read the Bible and continue fostering that relationship with Christ with your children. Sending air hugs your way.❤

@togodtheglorystudious7027 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! God bless u🥰

@supersupernova74 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You did an amazing job on this video!! This is something my wife and I are passionate about! I like to ask people at what age they think a child develops spiritual needs. It’s fun! Gets people thinking! Thank you for the video!!

@katyducharme1346 10 ай бұрын

Its all gotta come down to the gospel.I have an 8 year old and our conversations can look like this.: "Honey I am so sorry I lost my patience. I make mistakes even when I try my hardest not to. That's why I am so thankful that Jesus died on the cross. If He didn't die for my sins, I could never ever be able to get better at this. But because He did, I can say, dear Jesus, I am so sorry that I lost my patience. I know that was not good. Please forgive me and give me wisdom and help in becoming more patient. Thank you for your grace and your mecry. Amen. And now, I know that He says that I am. So we try again." This is the same conversation we have when he does something wrong and gets caught. But I was thrilled that when I read him the verse James 2:10 and asked him if he had any idea what it meant, he thought for a second and said, "that none of us can be perfect before God? And thats why we needed Jesus?" If this can be the foundation, I'm praying it will help him understand how amazing grace actually is and how much we truly need a savior!

@Peaceful2113 Жыл бұрын

❤ them looking at the Bible together.

@SuperSparklesGurl Жыл бұрын

I completely agree with the point about honesty. My mom did such an excellent job of often explaining why she was doing what she was doing and it was incredibly helpful for me to see how her whys changed as she was sanctified. It was really beautiful.

@faithbrewer7827 2 жыл бұрын

Amen! So love this video! God bless and have a great day have a great day ❤

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@kevingp12 11 ай бұрын

Just what i needed

@dogmom371 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video!! 🥰🥰🥰

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@allonaread3037 Жыл бұрын

I think you're absolutely amazing what a great job I have a little girl next door who's been coming to me I am 67 and I'm a Christian but I'm a lazy Christian and she has really opened my eyes and brought me back to church and listening to his really giving me a lot of guidance I just want to thank you for helping me

@nanasimms Жыл бұрын

you have made a really good thing here

@anzhelika.kopytko 2 жыл бұрын

This has blessed me. I have a 1 year old. I need to start now. Thank you so much!

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lynnclemons5864 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have kids,but I have an English Chocolate Lab pup.I think the thing that sticks out to me is learning how to train.As parents I think it is so important to learn how to train your children as well.I grew up in a home where we had to be in church anytime the doors were open,yet abuse was going on behind closed doors.I don't know if that parent really knew how to really parent I guess as they lived a rough life.How do we show children if we don't know.So I think this is where my thought about learning how to train comes in...and using the tools God has given us

@jessicacarlson347 Жыл бұрын

Highly recommend: Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

@RebelJones-wg7vz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Im fairly young in my faith as well, and want to learn how to share it with my grandchild one day.

@samanthagraveswalters8443 2 жыл бұрын

Take a look at the courageous parenting mentor program. Changed my life girl as a mom of 5. When we took the program my oldest was 8 and I was like well I don’t know it all. It’s very biblical too

@thelaurenanya Жыл бұрын

This is REALLY GOOD!

@HowtoFaithALife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tamekiaellis 6 ай бұрын

Great and helpful information. What's a good plan on the Bible app for kids/teens? Maybe a Bible in the year etc

@maryannkrissel9645 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all your resources you share on your channel, Faith. I recently found you when looking up Bible journaling tips. I’ve got 2 toddlers (ages 4 and 1), and I’m curious at what age do you recommend giving them an actual kids bible. They both currently have a Bible story book we read with them daily.

@nanasimms Жыл бұрын

hello Faith from Canada

@mechelleparker2332 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. Do you have any book recommendations on world view or church history?

@kelseykellow4959 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this I have a 3 year old that I wanna train up knowing the Lord but I get so irritated so easily an have been feel I ng so guilty bc I want to do my job and I feel like I'm failing

@samanthagraveswalters8443 2 жыл бұрын

So books to read Raising them up ; Israel Wayne Education : Does God have a day by Israel Wayne The faithful parent by Martha peace and Stuart Scott. There’s so many more lol

@CanadianAnglican 7 ай бұрын

I was the same way as your older son. lol I was attached to my moms hip as a child.

@islagoo 2 жыл бұрын

I love you! And I love this! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I have a question. I’m considering getting up way earlier than I want to to pray. I don’t know if I will study at that time or later. I also want to study with oh 12 yo daughter. Do I study WITH her as my personal study time? I struggle with making time for it all. I wonder if I study alone in the morning, I’m not showing her a good example. Do I study alone in her presence? With her (I’ll do that, too, but use it as my study time, too) or alone I’m the morning? HELP!

@pheephee89 Жыл бұрын

❤

@rubyferguson852 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to connect with you on Facebook. My son has a page for the last year we have been battling many things that feel so hard. Thank you for being honest and genuine that he still hears us even in those moments. #forjaxon💙

@HowtoFaithALife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bonniemiller1819 2 жыл бұрын

Faith can you tell me how I can bring Jesus into my school bus of 3 -5 yo where there is a question about God. We are not allowed to talk about religion. There are questions but I don't know how to answer.

@samanthagraveswalters8443 2 жыл бұрын

Amen amen amen

@brittaneyvargas Жыл бұрын

I know you don’t have teens but you mentioned your experience in youth ministry. Do you have any advice for those of us who found Christ AFTER our kids have hit that teenage stage in life? The lifestyle I once lived and was okay with, slowly over time, it’s just not the lifetime I’m interested in anymore and so it’s hard for my kids to really understand comprehend. What’s your advice?

@lalajean2975 Жыл бұрын

Hello im not a parent but i somewhat become one for my little siblings . My parents doesnt really do much effort teaching th about Christ in resulting them saying the bible is boring , it hurts me but i think im getting there simce one of them enjoy bible quiz a little bit but most of the time enjoy watching nonsense on the internet . Help sister in Christ

@francisadodo9399 10 ай бұрын

you should start by praying for them and also try and preach to them . Tell them how the internet has an addiction in then and that it has chained them . And when they say it's not true . Tell them to try and stay away from it dir 1 month and I bet she will fail . Then you can tell her that you proved your point . And if she wants to come out of this addiction then she must know jesus

@lalajean2975 9 ай бұрын

@@francisadodo9399 i did exposed the darkness around internet because when inwas a kid i was exposed to a lot of things in the internet . Porn and other stuff so now that this could ruin my siblings i did told my mom and dad about it and exposed to them . I'm ashamed of what i did back then but i still exposed myself for the sake of exposing the internet . But my siblings are so glued to their phones to the point where they don't obey anymore without my mom giving them her phone in exchange of doing something . Since my mom is the only one there ( im in college so i rarely go home , my dad is in a different country for work ) mom can be very exhausted that she has no other choice but to held them on her phones so they can watch but at the same time sitting there and taking care of our shop . You can yell at one of them and she will ignore you .she become more stubborn like me in the past .That's why im the one who can control her because i know how she can be stubborn because ive been there . But when i ce to christ of course that is removed . Their still young but i know that even young children can understand the gospel because God is giving them the understanding . And i will try this with my siblings to like really share them the gospel in a young age . Knowing them they will not listen to me and they will think itll be boring but nothing is impossible with God . Maybe they will listen or maybe not idk but still try to

@user-rk3dg7hb9h 3 ай бұрын

I'm having a difficult time with discernment when it comes to things like Harry potter (and other magical things like Santa) and holidays such as Halloween. I've had people tell me that since I'm christian then I shouldn't be picking and choosing what things we can and can't do. And I'm stuck..... Mainly because I don't want my kids to be naive to things and I feel like if you say no magic then you have to say no to Harry Potter, all witches of any kind even room on the broom...what about witches or fairies in the disney princess movies.... santa, elf on the shelf, the easter bunny, and so on and so forth. I want my kids to know that some things are fake and some things are REAL. And I'm really struggling....!!!

@TedBruckner 26 күн бұрын

Hi, i understand your concerns and you will benefit by being better equipped to deal with this by a YT a video titled *Battling the Dark Light of Occultism with Fr. Turbo Qualls* because it will help you have a larger understanding and have words to use when speaking to your children to inform them without keeping them naive. Harry Potter is brought up at timestamp 16:15 when the pastor said his 12 year old daughter asked him if she could read HP, and what he shared with her about the will, and he also brought it up 3/4 way thru the talk to mentions that his daughter asking about reading HP was not her real desire to readd it but about wanting to impress or get acceptance from her friends.

@liliandaven5380 2 жыл бұрын

My oldest turns 12 this year and my biggest tip is to start talking about SEX as early as you can (age appropriate of course) mostly so that YOU get comfortable talking to your kids about it! Its too late having the discussion when theyŕe teenagers...bc guess what! by then their FRIENDS or the internet have informed them of al lot allready! And you wanna be in that mix as early as you can so that they have a sound, good, christian view also in all the information they meet. And also do it as gracefully as you can...talking about your own misstakes and so on...feelings ,desirers and how it can drive you to do stuff you later regret...so thay can feel safe comming to you with their misstakes and thoughts and know you can handle it=)

@amyjones3716 Жыл бұрын

Love this but please help my the enemy has began to use my partner (childrens dad) has no faith whatsoever whereas I know our Lord Jesus Christ is real I know Judgement will come. Prayers for me please

@brittanylonsdale5807 2 жыл бұрын

How does one go about teaching their children a life of faith with a partner who doesn't believe?

@francisadodo9399 10 ай бұрын

first off why would you marry such a partner . And secondly you should talk about him first and not ho doing things behind his back . Tell him you want to share your faith with your kids . If she's just a normal guy who doesn't hate anyone then he wouldn't care

@DestinyGPlus3 Жыл бұрын

For anyone teaching children about the gospel ! Here you go ! God Loves (Hold hands together outstretched in front of you.) God loves us and wants to have a relationship with us. Great news: God wants us to be part of His family and live with Him forever in heaven! We Sin (Move left hand outstretched to side. Right hand remains outstretched in front of you.) But we sin (“doing anything God doesn’t want us to do”). The punishment for sin is death (separation from God…broken relationship). Jesus Died (Stretch out both hands to the sides.) Jesus took our punishment for us by dying on the cross. It’s like your brother or sister taking a timeout or consequence for you. God Forgives (Move right hand back to be outstretched in front. Left hand remains outstretched to side.) Because Jesus died for us, our sins can be forgiven. The Bible calls this a gift (forgiveness and the opportunity to have a relationship with God). We Accept (Bring both hands together outstretched in front, as at the beginning.) Before a gift is ours, we must accept it. The Bible says we accept God’s gift by believing in our hearts that Jesus died for us and accepting His forgiveness for our sins. You can do this by praying and telling God you believe and you want His forgiveness. When they want to give their heart to the lord, Then do the abc (admit, believe. Confess) then have them repeat after you the prayer. 💕

@juriaan13 2 жыл бұрын

Is there such a thing as a bad book?

@ngerstner753 Жыл бұрын

Probably was a playboy or something

@juanc.casanova2572 Жыл бұрын

Why did they kill Jesus why couldn't they just let him live?

@francisadodo9399 10 ай бұрын

Because humans are evil and hate good

@randomguy4820 11 ай бұрын

Let them make their own minds up when their old enough, anything else is grooming!?

@francisadodo9399 10 ай бұрын

the bible says . Raise the kid in the way he should go and when he's older he will not depart from it . If you dont start it from a young age it will be hard for them to get it when they are older .its good to have a firm foundation

@ericritenour9002 29 күн бұрын

Big diff between teaching and grooming.