Did you know that your child’s worldview is practically fully formed by age 13? As followers of Christ, we bear a tremendous responsibility to teach our children not only to know and follow Jesus but also to understand the profound reasons behind their faith. On today’s episode, Jim welcomes renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna to discuss the vital importance of raising our children with a strong biblical worldview. This conversation is weighty and full of incredible insight into our roles as teachers and godly examples in the home.


Jim’s Takeaways

1. Lead with Integrity
   1. If you live with integrity, you will have kids who will feel secure because of your integrity.
2. Lead with Margin
   1. Have enough margin in your family context so that you can avoid poor choices due to busyness. “If the devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy”.
3. Lead with the Eternal Perspective in mind

Be intentional about discipleship. When you’re leading from the eternal perspective, you will parent (and live) differently.

George Barna Website: https://georgebarna.com/

Cultural Research Center: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/

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Doing Life with Your Adult Children Online Course: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-course/

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Books & Resources:

Raising Spiritual Champions: https://raisingspiritualchampionsbook.com/

BLOG The Seven Cornerstones of a Biblical Worldview: https://georgebarna.com/2023/03/research-identifies-the-best-starting-point-for-developing-a-biblical-worldview/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

PRE-ORDER A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

On today’s episode of HomeWord, Jim welcomes renowned family coaches Barbara & Gary Rosberg to discuss their updated and re-released book, 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love (formerly Divorce-Proof Your Marriage). Barb and Gary share some vulnerable moments throughout their marriage and how God used these situations to transform them as individuals and their relationship by extension. This conversation is one of encouragement, relatability, and, ultimately, hope. It certainly blessed our team and we are excited for you to hear it.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children Online Course: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-course/

Gary & Barb Rosberg: https://www.americasfamilycoaches.com/

Impact Iowa’s Heroes: https://impactiowasheroes.org/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

Books & Resources:

6 Secrets to a Lasting Love

Doing Life With Your Adult Children

Guard Your Heart

Psalm 15

Proverbs 4:23

Romans 12:18

Many of our listeners will know today’s esteemed guest Dr. Gary Chapman for his life-changing book, The 5 Love Languages. He recently released a new book called 5 Traits of a Healthy Family which is a perfect fit for our mission here at HomeWord - and Jim couldn’t wait to share it with you! Listen in as Jim and Gary discuss what a “healthy” family actually means, how simple acts of service can impact the home, and why implementing these traits helps shape the trajectory for future family units.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

5 Love Languages Website: https://5lovelanguages.com/

Gary Chapman Resources: https://www.moodypublishers.com/authors/c/gary-chapman/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

Books:

The 5 Love Languages

5 Traits of a Healthy Family

Three Questions that Will Change Your Marriage:

1. What can I do to help you?
2. How can I make your life easier?
3. How can I be a better husband/wife?