Raising Them Up

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Raising Them Up

Generations Media Network

12 episodes

4 days ago

Israel and Brooke Wayne answer three big questions: how to confront a teen’s secret social browsing without breaking trust, when video-based learning helps (and when it harms the parent-child bond), and how a grandparent can wisely respond to an 11-year-old’s sudden goth style and isolation. Keeping the gospel central—training hearts as well as habits—they offer practical steps: tech timelines, family-room devices, time-boxed access, honest conversation with consequences, and a gentle, persis...

Parenting

Kids & Family,

Religion & Spirituality,

Christianity,

Education for Kids

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Parenting

Kids & Family,

Religion & Spirituality,

Christianity,

Education for Kids

Episodes (12/12)

Raising Them Up

11 - Teens Sneaking Social Media, Online Homeschooling Pros & Cons, Helping a Withdrawn Preteen Granddaughter

6 days ago

30 minutes

Raising Them Up

10 - Handling Siblings in the Same Room, Discernment for Media with Teenagers, Motivating Teens to Wake Up Earlier

Israel and Brooke Wayne tackle real-life parenting questions: defusing sibling rivalry when personalities clash, setting wise tech boundaries for teens without outsourcing discipleship to software, and reshaping sleep habits so mornings don’t start in meltdown mode. They keep the gospel central—training hearts as well as habits—while offering practical steps on space, schedules, consequences, and conversations that cultivate self-control, peace, and responsibility at home. Biblical pare...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Raising Them Up

9 - Finding the Balance in Protecting Our Children vs Exposing Them to the World, Encouraging Shy Children to Be Bold, Giving Wisdom for a Rebellious Teen

Israel and Brooke Wayne answer real-life parenting questions about navigating extended family dynamics that conflict with your values, encouraging a shy child without over-pressuring them, and shepherding the heart of a rebellious teen who resists authority. They highlight the spiritual core of parenting, offering Scripture-based wisdom for maintaining boundaries, building confidence, and protecting your family’s discipleship focus—even in the hardest moments. Biblical parenting is hard...

2 weeks ago

33 minutes

Raising Them Up

8 - Teaching Children Manners, Dealing with Fighting and Bickering Among Siblings, Guiding Children Through Periods of Shame and Guilt Over Sin

Israel and Brooke Wayne take on real parenting questions about teaching true manners without falling into superficial rule-keeping, guiding kids through constant bickering over toys and chores, and helping children deal with deep shame when they sin. They explore how biblical parenting reaches beyond behavior to the heart, offering both grace and truth as we disciple our kids in the ways of the Lord. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raisin...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

Raising Them Up

7 - Intentional One-On-One Time with Each Child, Fictional Books for Children, Learning about God's Grace to Apply it to Children

Israel and Brooke Wayne tackle listener questions about carving out one-on-one time in large families, teens getting lost in fiction, and a biblical view of grace in parenting—not permissiveness, but God’s empowering for holiness—showing how to pair loving discipline with truth to shepherd children’s hearts. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gosp...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Raising Them Up

6 - Helping Children Develop Their Own Personal Devotions, Knowing When Your Child is Ready for More Responsibility, Considerations for Quiet Time

In this episode of Raising Them Up, Israel and Brooke Wayne answer listener questions on cultivating children’s personal devotional lives, guiding them into responsibility at appropriate ages, and implementing quiet time in the home. They emphasize leading by example, creating family rhythms that foster love for Scripture, and training children through intentional, incremental steps rather than coercion. With practical strategies and biblical encouragement, this episode equips parents to disc...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Raising Them Up

5 - How to Handle Disparities in Learning, Helping Siblings Love Each Other, Tips for Whining Children

Israel and Brook Wayne discuss how to handle disparities in learning abilities between siblings, fostering love and servanthood among siblings, and the challenge of whining, offering biblical wisdom and practical strategies for correction that disciple the heart rather than just behavior. This episode blends encouragement, Scripture, and practical tools for Christian parents seeking to nurture both character and academics at home. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure ...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Raising Them Up

4 - When to Teach Apologetics and Worldview, Homeschooling in the Midst of Chaos, Letting Kids play with Non-Christian Friends

When should I start teaching apologetics and worldview? Do my children need to socialize with kids their own age? Israel and Brook answer these questions and more, sharing research, personal experiences, and recommended resources for equipping children early with a biblical foundation. This discussion offers both encouragement and actionable strategies for parents seeking to disciple their kids in a Christ-centered way. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Eac...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Raising Them Up

3 - How Math and Science Reveal the Glory of God, Helping Anxious Kids Trust God More, Helping Kids Find Their Identity in Christ—not Achievements

Does Jesus belong in Math class? How can we help anxious children develop a solid theology of God’s love and sovereignty? How do we guide our kids to find their identity in Christ, not in grades, awards, or talents? In this episode of Raising Them Up, we explore these topics with practical encouragement and gospel-centered resources. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom...

2 months ago

36 minutes

Raising Them Up

2 - How to Discern Learning Styles, Discipline Needs, and Gentle Parenting Claims

Israel and Brook Wayne explore how to tell the difference between learning struggles and heart issues, how to adapt your homeschool to your child’s learning style, and what to make of the growing “gentle parenting” trend—all with biblical clarity and practical insight. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Raising Them Up

1 - Mothers and Sons: Respect, Responsibility, and Letting Go

How can moms nurture strong, respectful relationships with their sons—especially as they grow into young men? In this episode, Israel and Brook Wayne share personal stories, biblical principles, and practical wisdom on parenting boys with grace, boundaries, and vision for manhood. They also weigh in on public school sports, peer influence, and how to respond when your homeschooler feels like an outsider. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising ...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Raising Them Up

Welcome to Raising Them Up

Parenting is hard. Discipleship is even harder. That’s why we’re here—to help you raise your children with wisdom, grace, and truth. We’re Israel and Brook Wayne, and this is Raising Them Up: A Christian Parenting Q&A podcast. We want to tackle real questions from real parents—about screen time, discipline, marriage, homeschooling, and more. Short, biblical, and practical. Subscribe today. Let’s raise them up—in the fear and instruction of the Lord.

2 months ago