Welcome back to the Project Survival Podcast with sisters Emily and Laura! After the Christmas + New Year season (and a whole lot of sickness), we’re kicking off 2026 with a powerful discernment refresh for Christian parents.
In this episode, we break down what biblical discernment actually means in everyday life—especially as we raise kids in what feels like the loudest generation in history. From social media and influencers to shifting cultural values and “your truth vs. the truth,” we talk about how to train your kids to filter messages through God’s truth, not fear-based sheltering.
Using Romans 12:2, we explore how renewing our minds through Scripture helps us recognize truth vs. “almost truth”—and why parents can’t afford to be intellectually lazy when hard questions come.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Key Scripture
Romans 12:2 — “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome back + post-holiday reset
01:11 – What discernment really means in today’s culture
02:09 – Discernment isn’t sheltering: it’s training filters through Scripture
02:37 – Romans 12:2 and renewing your mind
04:06 – Why protection alone won’t prepare kids for the real world
04:29 – “Truth vs. almost truth” (Mama Bear Apologetics framework)
07:05 – Gray areas: screens, friendships, school choices, and boundaries
08:03 – Why “because the Bible says so” isn’t enough
11:19 – How to build a strong biblical worldview (history, prophecy, evidence)
13:05 – Modeling discernment as parents (prayer, counsel, Scripture)
15:09 – Freedom within God’s will + not conforming to culture
16:22 – Let kids “mess up” safely at home (practice for real life)
18:09 – Dinner table conversations > debates (keep communication open)
20:20 – Different boundaries for different kids (wisdom + trust)
22:18 – You’re not parenting alone: God loves your kids more than you do
24:12 – Teaching discernment by age: little kids → teens
25:11 – When you don’t know the answer: pause, research, return to the Word
27:14 – Discernment as a New Year challenge + spiritual disciplines
27:53 – A humbling practice: ask your kids how you’re doing as a parent
31:15 – Closing encouragement + what’s next for 2026
Discussion Question
What’s one area where your family needs more discernment right now—screens, friendships, school, identity, or something else?
Resources Mentioned
#ChristianParenting #BiblicalDiscernment #Romans12_2 #ChristianWorldview #FaithAndFamily #Apologetics #ParentingPodcast #RaisingKids
