Raising Them Up
Generations Media Network presents Raising Them Up: A Christian Parenting Q&A. Hosted by Israel & Brook Wayne.
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Episodes
64 episodes
62 - Breaking an iPad Addiction, Coed Sleepovers, and Bedtime Battles
Cold turkey or a slow taper—what's the wisest way to break a 14-year-old's screen addiction? Is it ever okay for a 19-year-old to stay overnight with a coed friend group? And why won't bedtime ever go smoothly with young kids in the house? Isra...
61 - Biblical Worldview in Every Subject,Selective Forgetfulness, & Cohabiting Kids' Weddings
Is a math textbook really neutral, or does every subject teach a worldview? What do you do when your tween "forgets" chores but never forgets anything he actually wants to do? And should you attend a child's wedding when you can't in good consc...
60 - When Homeschool Feels Lonely, When Curriculum Isn't Working, and Spanking Without a Spoon
What do you do when your only child longs for constant socialization? How do you know when a curriculum has stopped working, for you or for your child? And how do you discipline consistently when you're out and about without your usual tools? I...
59 - Constant Negotiating, Kids Who Want Public School, and Cultivating Gratitude
How do you stop your eight-year-old negotiating over everything from chores to bedtime? What should you do when your child begs to leave homeschooling for public school? And how can a family cultivate real gratitude in the middle of hardship? I...
58 - Vacation Bible School, Kitchen Chore Rotations, Navigating Mixed-Values Friendships
Should you send your kids to Vacation Bible School? What if it is hosted by a friend's church? How do you structure kitchen chores so they build responsibility instead of chaos and complaining? And where's the line between loving your neighbor ...
57 - Homeschooling Through Chronic Illness and Choosing Curriculum That Actually Works
What do you prioritize when chronic illness leaves you with little energy left for homeschool, and what's okay to let slide for a season? And with so many curriculum options on the market, how do you know if the one you're using is actually wor...
56 - Toddler Bedtime Battles, Dating Outside the Faith, and Motivating Reluctant Learners
What do you do with a toddler who fights bedtime every night? Should parents step in when an adult son is dating a nonbeliever? And how do you get an unmotivated teen to actually want to learn? Israel and Brook Wayne answer these three listener...
55 - Dads Stepping In With Pre-Teen Sons and Moving Your Reader Beyond Phonics
What happens when a homeschooling mom finds her pre-teen son starting to resist her authority? Should dad get involved? And how do you help a five-year-old make the leap from sounding out letters to actually reading books? Israel and Brook tack...
54 - Civil Disobedience, Imaginary Friends, and Leading a Reluctant Husband
What do you do when the law itself stands against biblical parenting? How much imaginative play is too much for a child who lives in a world of talking animals? And how can a wife encourage a reluctant husband to step into biblical leadership? ...
53 - Homeschool Burnout, Reluctant Writers, and Teen Curfews
What do you do when homeschooling feels overwhelming and joyless? How can you inspire a child who has no interest in writing? And when your teenager keeps blowing past curfew, do you hold the line or ease up? Israel and Brook tackle these...
52 - Who Handles the Money, a 3-Year-Old's Rage, and Kids Outside During School Hours
Who should handle the finances in a Christian marriage—and what do you do when a husband uses biblical submission to justify overspending? What do you say to a three-year-old who declares she hates her sister and wants nothing to do with Jesus?...
51 - Kicking Kids Out at 18, Chronic Lateness, and Mormon Curriculum in Christian Homes
Is it wrong to let your child continue living in your home past the age of 18? How do you avoid being late to every single event when you have many children and things are always going wrong? Finally, are all Mormon resources bad? Tune in to he...
50 - Secret Netflix, Foster Children, and a Husband Who Picks Fights
What do you do if your 17-year-old daughter opens a secret Netflix account? Or if your newly adopted foster teen's heart seems unreachable? Finally, how should a wife navigate a husband who provokes her son to anger and shows no fruit of faith?...
49 - Navigating Church as the Homeschool Family, & Setting Financial Boundaries with a Working Teen
What do you do when your family feels like the odd ones out at church? Or when you have different convictions than the other parents at the church? How do you teach a 17-year-old daughter to be financially responsible when she gets her first jo...
48 - Single Parenting a Rebellious Teen Son, and Marrying Someone With a Pornography Past
A single mom asks how to address her son's growing resistance to household responsibilities, and another parent wonders how to handle a daughter's suitor who has been honest about a pornography struggle. Israel and Brook offer biblical wisdom, ...
47 - Barrenness, Wolves in the Co-op, and State Homeschool Organizations
What do you do when God doesn't open the womb, and you don't know why? Israel and Brook bring biblical wisdom and pastoral honesty to the pain of infertility. Then they turn to a question about a progressive family causing division in a Christi...
46 - Choosing Companions Wisely, What Age to Stop Spanking Boys, and Should Christians Reform Public Schools?
Who should be the primary influencers on your children? At what age does spanking boys start to become counter-productive? And is it worth it for Christians to seek to reform the public school system by attending school board meetings and other...
45 - Defining a Biblical Marriage, and What to Do With Boys After School
What does the Bible actually say constitutes a marriage - and how should parents respond when their adult daughter is living with her boyfriend and claiming they consider themselves already married? And once homeschool wraps up for the day, how...
44 - Is Homeschooling a Calling, When Kids Ask "Why," and Getting to Know the Waynes!
Is homeschooling a calling for every parent? What do you do when your seven-year-old responds to every instruction with "why?" Israel and Brook share practical wisdom on training young children toward first-time obedience. Plus, get to kn...
43 - Teen Romance, Angry Children, and Disrespectful Sons
What should parents do when a teenage boy wants to pursue a relationship? What do you do with a child whose anger lasts for hours? And how do you address a son who justifies his disrespect by pointing to his father? Israel and Brook answer real...
42 - Boys and War Interest, Managing Homeschool Disruptions, and Pride in a 12-Year-Old
How should parents think biblically about a son’s fascination with war and battle? What can a homeschooling mom do when discipline moments derail the entire school day? And how do you address pride and selfish patterns in a 12-year-old boy? Isr...
41 - Unrealistic Sports Dreams, Talking to Kids About Homosexuality, and Homeschool Doubt
What do you do when your teen is set on an unrealistic sports career? When should you begin talking to your children about homosexuality—and how do you do it biblically? And what if other parents’ choices leave you doubting your ability to home...
40 - Kitchen Chores for Kids, When to Teach Apologetics, and Burnout for Moms
What’s the best way to organize kitchen cleanup with multiple children? Should apologetics training start earlier than we think? And how can weary moms stay faithful when the work never seems to end? Tune in to hear Israel and Brook answer thes...
39 - Overwhelmed with Eight Kids, How Much Should Moms Serve at Church, and Teen Crushes
What do you do when you have eight children, squabbles are erupting everywhere, and you're already mentally exhausted? How much should a homeschooling mom with young children — including one with autism — be serving at church before it becomes ...
38 - Family Pushback on Parenting Choices, Biblical Finances for Kids, and Charging Adult Children Rent
What do you do when your own family accuses you of sinning for your parenting decisions? How can you cultivate a heart of generosity in a child who is becoming consumed by money? And how much should you charge an adult child who is living at ho...
