Equipped for Impact
by Luis Miranda and Nathan Deck
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Gratitude that Kills Entitlement
Gratitude that Kills Entitlement
About this podcast
A podcast designed to equip parents to disciple the next generation to stand firm in their faith and influence the world for Christ. Each episode explores practical questions and cultural issues through a Biblical worldview, providing the wisdom and tools needed to guide children toward a Christ-centered life.
Presented by: Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ.
Episodes
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- Gratitude that Kills Entitlement · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 81We talk about why kids can say “thank you” automatically and still grow up feeling owed, then we name entitlement as the silent killer of gratitude. We anchor the conversation in…
- Why The Reformation Still Shapes Your Family Faith · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 80We challenge the way Reformation Day gets reduced to trivia and show why Luther’s stand still shapes how our families trust Scripture today. We connect the five solas to everyday…
- Halloween And the Family · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 78Halloween pressure pushes parents to pick sides, but we focus on something deeper than costumes and candy: teaching our kids how to think through cultural gray areas with wisdom…
- Caring for your Pastor · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 78We challenge the “church customer” mindset that teaches kids to grade sermons instead of care for their pastor as a real person carrying real weight. We lay out a biblical…
- Raising Kids Who Love the Local Church, Not Just Attend It · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 77We talk about why kids can attend church for years and still never feel like they belong to the local church. We lay out a biblical picture of the church as a body and share…
- Disagree Without Disrespect · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 76We talk about why kids get socially punished for simple disagreement and how adult behavior during election season trains them to treat opponents like enemies. We lay out a…
- Who's in Charge? Part 2 How To Lead Your Kids Without Discouraging Them · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 75We talk about how a parent can hold real authority without using it in a way that discourages a child and drives quiet withdrawal. We break down the difference between explaining…
- Who's in Charge? Parental Authority Part 1 · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 74We talk about why so many parents soften “no” with apologies and how social comparison, expert culture, and misused Bible verses can quietly erode confidence. We lay biblical…
- Rhythms That Last- Built to Last Part 3 · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 73We talk about why family routines rarely get formally “canceled” and how they quietly die when we live by default instead of choosing rhythms on purpose. We map out daily and…
- The Parenting Handoff- Built to Last Part 2 · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 72We talk about the quiet moment when spiritual formation slips out of the home and into schools, churches, and programs, even when those supports are good. We argue that the…
- Strong Marriages Make a Strong Family- Built to Last Part 1 · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 71We catch how a busy school calendar can turn marriage into nonstop logistics while real connection quietly disappears. We ground marriage in Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5, then get…
- Abide in Christ and Bear Fruit · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 70We talk about why “good kids” can still walk away from faith and why that should not surprise us if we confuse outward success with spiritual life. We reset the goal to abiding…
- Back-To-School Anchors- From the Archives · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 69Back to school sets more than routines, it sets the direction of a whole year. We share three “parent plays” to help you build realistic rhythms that disciple your kids through…
- Milestones of a Child's Faith- Part 2 · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 68We walk through the final three faith milestones that prepare teens to leave home with both conviction and competence. We talk about intentional handoffs, apologetics before…
- Milestones of a Child's Faith- Part 1 · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 67We share a practical roadmap for family discipleship that replaces spiritual guesswork with intentional milestones you can notice, talk about, and celebrate. We walk through the…
- Stop Parenting In A Silo: Building a Parenting Village that Works · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 66We break down why “everybody has one” is almost never true and why parenting alone makes that line hit harder than it should. We show how a simple parent pact turns vague fears…
- Mountaintop Moments Can Fuel Real Growth At Home · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 65Camp highs are real, but they are meant to fuel everyday faith once our kids come back down into normal life. We share four simple practices that help lasting spiritual growth…
- Tech Boundaries That Actually Stick- Family and Individual Practices · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 64We move from tech talk to tech practices that families can actually live out, using the Hang 10 movement to reduce pressure on kids and restore attention, presence, and…
- Communal Practices for a better relationship with your phone · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 63We challenge the default tech story families inherit and ask what it would look like to actually lead the next generation’s relationship with phones. We introduce the Hang 10…
- Three Challenges For Christian Dads · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 62We celebrate Father’s Day by grounding fatherhood in Scripture and challenging ourselves to disciple our kids with intention instead of drifting with the culture. We give three…
