Episode 113: How to Talk to Your Kids About Politics

10/15/24 • 44 min

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Talking about politics is hard enough, but throw kids into the mix and it can feel like navigating a mine field. That’s why we here at Mama Bear want to take a few minutes to help empower parents with a few tips on how to share their political beliefs in front of their children. In this podcast, Jennifer and Amy encourage parents not to let tempers flare when analyzing the views of their political opponent. Instead, parents are challenged to exercise self control while ROARing through the policies coming across the debate platform, recognize and unpack buzz words, vote for policies not personalities, and much more!

Parents will leave feeling challenged and embolden help their children think critically, love biblically, and stand firm in the faith while exercising their right to vote.

Main Points Covered

We have a right to speak our views in public.
Represent Jesus well in your conversations: Control your temper
ROAR through the information
Vote Policy not Personality
Fact check
Value truth over feelings — all truth is God's truth

People and Resources Mentioned

CNN report on what 10 year olds had to say about the election
Vox piece on politics and kids
Colossians 4:6
Colossians 2:8
1 Peter 3:15
2 Timothy 2:15
Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey

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Parents will leave feeling challenged and embolden help their children think critically, love biblically, and stand firm in the faith while exercising their right to vote.

Main Points Covered

We have a right to speak our views in public.
Represent Jesus well in your conversations: Control your temper
ROAR through the information
Vote Policy not Personality
Fact check
Value truth over feelings — all truth is God's truth

People and Resources Mentioned

CNN report on what 10 year olds had to say about the election
Vox piece on politics and kids
Colossians 4:6
Colossians 2:8
1 Peter 3:15
2 Timothy 2:15
Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey

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Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email [email protected]

Previous Episode

Episode 112: Understanding the Inerrancy of Scripture

Summary

Join us as we tackle the crucial topic of biblical inerrancy and inspiration, particularly its impact on the faith of younger generations. We explore how the vast number of biblical manuscripts available today provides us with a unique opportunity to affirm the accuracy of Scripture through textual criticism. Drawing insights from the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, we aim to equip parents with practical tools to strengthen their children's faith against competing worldviews.

We highlight its historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecies, and unbiased portrayal of flawed individuals, underscoring how archaeological discoveries continue to affirm biblical accounts. We explore the unity of Scripture and its transformative power through the Holy Spirit, as well as Jesus' endorsement of its divine inspiration. We emphasize that inerrancy is deeply rooted in God's nature, as He cannot lie, establishing the Bible as an authoritative and reliable guide for life and morality. Furthermore, we caution against false teachers who distort Scripture for personal gain, encouraging listeners to measure their teachings against God's truth.

Main Points Covered

Can we trust that the Bible is the revealed word of God?
What is Inspiration?
What is Inerrancy?
What is infallibility?

People and Resources Mentioned

1 Corinthians 2:13
2 Peter 1:20–21
Mark 12:36
John 14:26
Titus 1:2
John 5: 7-8
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Recommended Resources
Theology for Today by Elmer Towns
Archeological finds that affirm scripture
Chicago Statement on Inerrancy
Actual PDF of Chicago Statement on Inerrancy

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Episode 114. Raising Gender Healthy Boys

Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a 2-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on how to raise gender healthy boys.

In Raising Gender Healthy Boys, Ricky unpacks how to nurture your sensitive boys and rough-and-tumble-boys, what each child needs based on their personality from mom and dad, and how to launch men solid in their manhood. Filled with practical tips and humorous stories, listeners will leave knowing how to raise up their boys to be warriors in the faith.

Main Points Covered

The importance of nurturing gender healthy kids today.
Understanding your boy.
What individual boys need from Mom and Dad.
Suggestions for when you're struggling to connect with your boy.
What can moms and families do when they don’t have a present/stable father figure within the home?

Unfamiliar Vocabulary

Rough and Tumble Boy: A boy who wants to express his emotions in physicality.
Sensitive Boy: A boy who is more inclined to express his emotions in creative, artistic, or emotive ways.