In a world filled with noise, influence, and constant cultural pressure, how do Christian parents protect their children without parenting out of fear?
In Episode 5 of Coffee Break: Biblical Truth on Parenting, Cody and Christie Hudson tackle one of the most urgent conversations facing families today: what it truly means to guard the quiver.
Psalm 127 describes children as arrows in the hands of a warrior — but arrows aren’t launched without shaping, protection, and preparation. In this episode, we focus on the first step of biblical parenting: guarding our children’s hearts, minds, and environments before sending them into the world.
📖 Key Verse: Proverbs 4:23 — “Guard your heart above all else, for everything you do flows from it.”
You’ll hear practical, biblical encouragement on:
This episode also highlights the importance of discernment in friendships, referencing Proverbs 13:20 and the wisdom found in:
📚 Apples of Gold: A Family Heritage from the Proverbs of Solomon by Nathaniel D. Persson https://www.amazon.com/Apples-Gold-Nathaniel-D-Persson/dp/1469980770
Guarding isn’t about isolation. It isn’t about hiding your kids from the world. And it certainly isn’t about parenting from fear.
It’s about stewardship. It’s about responsibility. It’s about loving your children enough to shape their environment before the world does.
This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In the next episode, we move from guarding to training — because protection without preparation leaves arrows fragile.
☕ Whether you're parenting toddlers, school-aged kids, or navigating the early teen years, this episode will encourage you to stay present, stay prayerful, and stay engaged.
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