Diamond Discipleship

God can use sports to help our kids grow in character, but it doesn't happen by accident. In this episode, Rob & Amy Rienow continue their conversation on family, faith, and baseball—and what it really takes to help children grow through sports.

Many parents believe sports automatically build character. But is that true? Rob and Amy challenge that idea and share how sports actually reveal character—and how intentional parenting can transform wins, losses, and even strikeouts into meaningful spiritual lessons.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why sports don’t automatically build character—but how they can reveal it

- How to help your kids navigate both winning and losing with faith and maturity

- The difference between praising achievement vs. praising diligence

- How family dynamics (like birth order) influence sports pressure

- Simple things to say before and after a game to build your child’s heart

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