Description

Every child has deep spiritual needs that only God can meet. As parents, grandparents, mentors, and a church family, we have the privilege and responsibility of pointing kids to Him. In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien shares seven biblical and practical ways to nurture children’s faith so they can grow strong in the Lord and live with courage in today’s world.

This Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/17843818

Note: This sermon is a follow-up to the February 16 message, Love in Action Shapes the Next Generation, which focused on why passing our faith to children and youth is so important. If you’d like the full picture, be sure to listen to both episodes together. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16632938

Key Points 

1. Lead kids to know and love God by making Him your own first priority (Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Matthew 22:37).
2. Impress God’s Word on their hearts by weaving Scripture naturally into everyday life (Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Psalm 119:11).
3. Teach them to pray with honesty and faith, not just memorized words (Luke 11:1; Philippians 4:6).
4. Show faith in action at home—your life is their most powerful sermon (Joshua 24:15; Genesis 18:19).
5. Start early and build solid foundations that grow with them (2 Timothy 3:15).
6. Equip them to discern truth in a confusing world (Psalm 78:4–7; Romans 12:2).
7. Inspire courage with biblical examples of young believers who followed God boldly (2 Kings 22; 1 Timothy 4:12).

Personal Insights from Pastor Chris

• Taking teens to midnight movies turned into unexpected faith conversations.
• Looking back, he wishes he had spent even more one-on-one Bible time with his kids.
• Kids learn best when faith is caught, not just taught.

Notable Quotes

• “Children are not miniature members of the body of Christ. They are full participants God uses to challenge and grow us.”
• “The goal is not information but transformation as God’s Word takes root.”
• “The faith kids see at home shapes them far more than what they hear on Sunday.”

Practical Applications

• Let your kids catch you living out your faith—praying, reading, serving, forgiving.
• Start one simple spiritual habit this week with your family: a short Scripture at dinner, praying before school, or thanking God at bedtime.
• Invite kids to serve alongside you at church or in your community.
• Share your personal stories of God’s faithfulness so they see faith in action.

Scripture References
 Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Psalm 78:4–7; Matthew 19:13–15; Joshua 24:15; Genesis 18:19; Psalm 119:11; Luke 11:1; Philippians 4:6; 2 Timothy 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:12

Keywords
 children’s discipleship, family faith, spiritual parenting, next generation, church family, prayer, Scripture at home, godly legacy

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The WELL Faith Podcast shares practical, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien to help you worship, encourage, learn, and love in everyday life. A new message is released every Sunday. Episodes marked with an asterisk (*) are replay episodes from previous years. Find resources at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN, and follow and review the podcast on your favorite listening platform.