Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as we seek to answer your questions to equip you to help the kids that God has placed in your care to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter so that they can understand the truth of the Christian worldview.
…
continue reading
1
Inside Out 2: Biblical Worldview Evaluation for Parents and Kids
20:41
20:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:41
In this episode, we explore three crucial conversations you can have with your kids after watching Inside Out 2. We aim to equip Christian parents with tools to help their children evaluate the movie's ideas through a biblical lens. Whether you choose to watch the film or not, these discussions will guide you in teaching your children to discern an…
…
continue reading
1
Avoiding Faith Deconstruction: Strategies for Christian Parents
18:15
18:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:15
In this episode, we address a pressing concern for many Christian parents: how to raise children who won't deconstruct and leave their faith. With the recent trend of deconstruction, it's crucial to focus on raising faithful disciples of Jesus. We'll explore strategies to instill lasting faith in your children, helping them walk in truth and hold f…
…
continue reading
1
Teaching Apologetics to Children: A Parent's Guide
17:37
17:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:37
In this episode, we tackle the important question of how to teach apologetics to children under eight. Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores practical strategies for helping young kids understand and defend their faith through concrete, symbolic, and abstract stages of learning. Tune in to discover how to equip your children with a strong foundation in the…
…
continue reading
Today's question is one that we receive multiple times every year from different parents, and this question is, "How can we teach our children to understand and follow God's good design for sexuality when we as parents have not done so? Is it wrong to admit this to our children?" Resource mentioned: God's Good Design Curriculum…
…
continue reading
1
Beyond Good Guy, Bad Guy: Teaching Kids Biblical Good and Evil
13:11
13:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:11
Today's question says, "I'm struggling to explain morality and the gospel to my five-year-old in fairytales. She often categorizes characters into all good or all bad, and I don't think it should be as simple as be good like Cinderella. Do you have any advice?" Resources mention: Biblical Worldview Curriculum…
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "John 15:14 says, we are Jesus's friends if we do what he commands, since that's not how human friendships work, that we're only friends if you do everything I say, how do I explain this to my child?"
…
continue reading
1
Making Corporate Worship Kid-Friendly: Insights for Pastors and Parents
22:44
22:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:44
Join us as we discuss how to make your church's corporate worship services more engaging for children. This episode offers practical advice for pastors and parents, highlighting successful strategies that ultimately help create a culture of family worship and discipleship. Resources mentioned: Sermon Guides/Notes for Kids Studying the Bible Curricu…
…
continue reading
1
Taylor Swift and the Christian Worldview: Parenting in Pop Culture
16:21
16:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:21
Today's question says, "In a culture that is completely immersed with Taylor Swift, how do we as parents navigate this as Christians? My daughter is allowed to only listen to songs that I've approved of, which is mostly her old music. Is this even okay? I'm trying so hard to find a fair balance between it all."…
…
continue reading
1
Science and the Bible: Teaching Kids that Faith and Science Coexist
13:06
13:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:06
Today's question is, "How can I teach my four-year-old that Christianity and the Bible do not actually contradict science even though the world claims they do? I have always struggled to understand science, and I know of people who have walked away from God believing that the Bible and science contradict each other."…
…
continue reading
1
How to Discuss Special Needs with Young Children
17:30
17:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:30
Today's question says, "Do I need to explain to other children at the kindergarten level that their classmate, my lovely daughter, has Down syndrome slash special needs, or do I just let them discover it as they grow up? She's the only one in her class who has Down syndrome."
…
continue reading
1
Deconstructing Faith: How to Guide Your Children's Doubts
15:36
15:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:36
Today's question says, "We raise our daughters seven and eight years old in the reformed tradition as children of the Covenant. However, this deconstruction fad worries me, even though they're not on social media. How do I foster an environment in which they feel free to express their doubts instead of looking for answers elsewhere?"…
…
continue reading
1
How Much Podcast Time is Too Much for Kids?
16:37
16:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:37
Today's question says, "My 6-year-old son is an only child. He loves listening to podcasts and asks to listen frequently while playing. I worry that his imagination will be stunted if I allow him to listen often. What is an appropriate amount of time for a child to listen to podcasts rather than play in silence?"…
…
continue reading
1
Addressing Sin in Christian History: Talking to Kids About the Crusades
17:17
17:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:17
Today's question says, "How can I talk to my children about ways that historical Christians have sinned? The Crusades in particular are an important topic where we are. I've said that someone who believes X doing bad things doesn't disprove X. Is this enough?"
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "How should you handle an effeminate son? I want him to have a clear understanding and confidence in his masculinity and for him to understand his masculinity comes from God for God's purpose. He's seven, and I know it may sound like I'm overreacting to be concerned about it at his age, but he exhibits behaviors that make me …
…
continue reading
1
Are Parents Responsible for Their Child's Salvation?
19:07
19:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:07
Today's question says, "Am I responsible for my children's salvation? I get very contradicting messages from people. My pastor says it's God's responsibility, but I can't shake the feeling that I will answer God for what my children choose at the end of the day."
…
continue reading
Today's question is, "Would you recommend only a Christian worldview curriculum for a homeschooling family? I'm afraid if I followed only Christian curriculum, I would be sheltering my children and not preparing them enough to reject secular worldviews when they get older."
…
continue reading
Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as she navigates through the feedback from a contentious podcast episode about slavery in the Bible. In this episode, Elizabeth dives into comments left by atheists and skeptics, using them as teachable moments to demonstrate how Christians can thoughtfully engage with criticism. She discusses strategies for parents and ed…
…
continue reading
1
Did God Change Between the Old and New Testament?
23:09
23:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:09
Today's question says, "How can I teach my children that the God of the New Testament is the same as the God of the Old Testament?"
…
continue reading
1
Helping Kids See Their Bodies the Way God Sees Them
13:33
13:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:33
How can we help our children view their bodies the way God sees them in a world with comparisons, fad diets, and body shaming? Resource mentioned: Helping Kids Treasure Their Bodies in a World that Devalues Them with Sam Allberry
…
continue reading
In today's episode, Elizabeth shares how parents can help answer their child's question, "Why can't we see God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?" Listen to learn how to respond to this profound question to help our kids grow in their understanding of God.
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "Should we talk about violence such as mass shootings to pray for the grieving families and ask for protection? My girls are six and seven. We do prayer requests at the end of Bible time. At their age, would that cause unnecessary fears and anxiety, or is it good that they know about it?"…
…
continue reading
1
Talking to Kids About Divorce: A Biblical Perspective
13:13
13:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:13
How can we explain divorce to a child? Whether you are personally going through a divorce or have loved ones who are, it's important to equip children with a biblical understanding of this difficult topic. Tune in to gain practical wisdom and biblical perspective on explaining divorce to children.
…
continue reading
1
Is Public Education Right for Your Child? What Christian Parents Need to Know
23:26
23:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:26
In this episode, we dive into the challenge Christian parents face: preparing children to live out their faith in a secular environment. We explore the strategic approach of establishing a strong biblical foundation in children before they encounter secular viewpoints, particularly within the public education system. Join us as we tackle the questi…
…
continue reading
1
From Knowing to Loving God: A Parent's Guide
15:01
15:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:01
Today's question says, "My kids have an excellent book knowledge of God, but how do I move them to a love for God when I ask them if they feel like God loves them, they say they are neutral."
…
continue reading
1
Selective Obedience? Why Observe Some Old Testament Laws & Not Others?
17:27
17:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:27
Today's question says, "How are we to defend when critics point out that although we reference the principle in Deuteronomy about men not wearing women's clothing and vice versa. We, at the same time, do not follow all the other Old Testament rules."
…
continue reading
1
Imagination vs. Lying: Helping Kids Understand the Difference
12:37
12:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:37
Today's question says, "How do we balance encouraging a child's imagination while also encouraging truth-telling and disciplining them for lying?"
…
continue reading
1
Where to Turn When Scripture Leaves You Confused
20:24
20:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:24
Today's question says, "We went through your biblical Worldview curriculum with our 6-year-old daughter, and I have been listening to your podcast and webinars for a while. I'm so glad to hear that one of your biggest recommendations for parents is to have our children read the Bible for themselves. What I want to know is where do we go when we hav…
…
continue reading
1
Teaching Kids to Tithe: Joyfully, Generously, and Sacrificially
15:57
15:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:57
Today's question says, "How do I teach my children about tithing?" Discover biblical principles and practical tips to help your kids honor God, give joyfully, and wisely manage their finances in this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast.
…
continue reading
1
Addressing Guilt and Shame in Young Children
14:30
14:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:30
Today's question says, "My youngest son, who is four, always resorts to saying 'I'm a bad boy,' or 'I'm bad' whenever he gets in trouble. I've made very sure to never say that he is a bad kid, but that he's making bad choices. I try never to shame but point out sin. We talk about repentance and forgiveness, but he just keeps saying it. What should …
…
continue reading
1
Understanding Boundaries and Resentment in Parenting
11:43
11:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:43
Today's question says, "Am I being too strict by not allowing my children to play outside, unsupervised, with the neighborhood children? The rules are if daddy or mommy aren't out there, then you aren't out there. My 9-year-old is beginning to show signs of resentment toward how different we live from other families."…
…
continue reading
In this Foundation Worldview podcast episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz dives into preparing kids for persecution. Learn how to build a theology of suffering and equip young believers to stand firm in their faith against adversity.
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "My children and I have many friends from different religious backgrounds, Mormon, devoted Christian, lukewarm Christian, and non-Christian. My kids know the differences, but how can I teach them to effectively tell their friends about the good news? Hopefully without offense?"…
…
continue reading
1
Disney Vacation Dilemma: Critical and Biblical Thinking for Families
18:24
18:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:24
Today's question says, "My husband and I plan on taking our kids to Disney World this summer. We both really enjoyed Disney vacations while growing up, but I know Disney has changed a lot since then. What are good questions we can ask our kids to help them think critically and biblically about our time at the parks?"…
…
continue reading
1
Walking Through Old Testament Law with Kids
18:08
18:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:08
Today's question says, "What is the best approach to getting through the Old Testament with kids? I'm having some trouble, even myself, getting through many of the commandments that came from God. All of the sacrificing animals, splashing blood, condemning to death for not wearing the right color, and ordaining procedures. Please help." Resources m…
…
continue reading
1
Balancing Hospitality and High Standards in Your Home
19:41
19:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:41
Today's question says, "I've been trying to implement your advice in previous podcasts about making my home an inviting place for my children to bring their friends. However, I worry that my standards for behavior are off-putting. How can I maintain high behavioral and moral standards without creating a hostile atmosphere?"…
…
continue reading
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview podcast, host Elizabeth Urbanowicz discusses how to discuss humor with children. Listen as she provides biblical principles to guide children in discerning appropriate humor, such as understanding that laughter and humor are good gifts from God, recognizing that humor has its proper place, and ensuring th…
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "Many of our family members are living together before they get married. My children three, four, and five are beginning to ask questions about why their uncle lives with his fiance and why their cousin was at her parents' wedding. How do I walk through this without making our family feel unloved?"…
…
continue reading
"How should I deal with my toddler's temper?" This episode dives into effective strategies like setting clear expectations, consistency in discipline, and developmentally suitable consequences.
…
continue reading
1
Talking to Kids About Slavery in the Bible
22:36
22:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:36
In this Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz addresses the pressing question: "How can we prepare our kids to counter the claim that the Bible's view of slavery undermines its credibility?" Uncover the historical context of slavery, explore biblical protections, and differentiate it from the transatlantic slave trade. Tune in for key …
…
continue reading
Join host Elizabeth Urbanowicz as she tackles a question from a pastor's wife: How can we serve faithfully without neglecting the spiritual lives of our children? Discover practical insights and biblical wisdom on balancing ministry and family discipleship, and learn how to keep your kids from falling away. A must-listen for pastors, pastors' wives…
…
continue reading
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview podcast, we tackle a question that many parents face: how do we help our children believe in the existence of God? Join host Elizabeth Urbanowicz as she provides practical advice and resources for equipping your kids with rational reasons for belief in God. Discover how to affirm your child's questions an…
…
continue reading
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, host Elizabeth Urbanowicz tackles how to handle a diverse range of biblical literacy levels in kids' ministry. She discusses the importance of parents as primary disciple-makers and offers practical strategies for supporting both children with strong biblical literacy and those with little to non…
…
continue reading
1
Teaching Kids Objective vs. Subjective Statements
14:37
14:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:37
In this episode, we tackle the question: How do we tell the difference between objective and subjective statements? Join us as we dive deep into this topic and discover practical ways to teach kids this important skill.
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "I've been married for 10 years and we have children ages two through five. My husband and I have been to Christian couples counseling on and off for years because of my aversion to sex. Because of this, I'm terrified to talk about sex with my kids. How can I pass on that it's a good gift from God when I don't feel that way?"…
…
continue reading
1
Memorizing Scripture: Tips for Memorizing Longer Passages
17:01
17:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:01
Today's question says, "Can you give a few tips on memorizing longer portions of Scripture? I would love to memorize full chapters or books with my children, but it seems impossible. What tools can we implement to make Scripture stick for adults and kids?" Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as she dives deep into the world of Scripture memorization and equi…
…
continue reading
How do we explain divorce to our children from a biblical perspective? Join host Elizabeth Urbanowicz as she tackles this tough topic and provides practical guidance for parents navigating divorce or separation. Discover biblical principles for understanding marriage and divorce, and learn how to have ongoing conversations with your children to hel…
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "We have neighbors who ask to play with our children nearly every day. I do not allow my children to play with them unsupervised. There has been too much crude talk, unbiblical ideas and violent play when neighborhood children are left to play unsupervised. We do desire to minister to the children in our neighborhood, but it …
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "...I feel there are so many things I should have done when my kids were younger that I didn't realize. Is there anything specific or any encouragement you can give to parents who feel the train has passed and there's not much we can do with our teen slash young adult spiritual lives?" Listen as Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers en…
…
continue reading
Today's question says, "How can I explain to my children how to discern what is of the Lord? Particularly if the negative aspects of certain things are not clear, Satan cleverly hides in cute, fun, and attractive things that don't seem like they go against God at all."
…
continue reading
1
Popping the Bubble: Preparing Kids for the Secular World
16:33
16:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:33
Today's question says, "I have three kids, ages five, seven, and one. My husband and I feel strongly that we want our children to have a Christian education, private school, or homeschooling. However, I don't want the real world to hit them like a ton of bricks when they graduate high school and leave the Christian school bubble. You have given som…
…
continue reading