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We take relevant topics with a Biblical point of view and we, "Talk About It". "Talk About It" with Pastor Don Smith: Where faith meets real life. Each season, we take a deep dive into one relevant topic – from current events to timeless struggles – and explore it through a Biblical lens. We tackle the big questions, cultural shifts, and personal challenges, offering perspective, insight, and meaningful conversation grounded in Scripture. Join us as we "Talk About It", you know you want to..... AND SO DO I! LETS, "TALK ABOUT IT".
Talk About It
Biblical Parenting Part 17 - The Tool of Affirmation
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What is the single most powerful force shaping your child’s sense of self-worth and future? It might not be discipline or instruction, but something more foundational: the reflection they see in your eyes. In this profound episode, we explore the life-changing biblical tool of affirmation and its crucial role in building the unshakeable, godly self-esteem every child needs.
Moving beyond the world’s noisy conceit, we define true self-worth as a quiet sense of value rooted in being created in God’s image. Using Ephesians 5 as our guide, we unpack the divine call for parents to “nourish” (to bring out) and “cherish” (to protect) the priceless potential God has already placed within each child. Discover what happens when a child’s primary mirror is a parent who reflects God’s love, not a world that reflects their flaws.
In this episode, you will learn three practical, biblical tools for effective affirmation:
- The Tool of Understanding: How to become a parent who “draws out” your child’s deep-hearted plans, gifts, and God-given interests (Proverbs 20:5).
- The Tool of Involvement: Why sharpening your child requires your direct, patient, and costly investment in their daily life and growth (Proverbs 27:17).
- The Tool of Reflection: How your words and attention act as the primary mirror that tells your child who they are—will you reflect failure or their sacred identity in Christ? (Proverbs 27:19).
This is more than positive thinking; it’s spiritual warfare for your child’s identity. If you want your child to find their worth in God and not in the brutal opinions of peers or culture, this episode provides the biblical blueprint.
Tune in to learn how to become the mirror that shows your child the saint God sees, not the sinner the world highlights.
