The Family Discipleship Podcast OQ - How Do You Help Your Kids Be Ready to Be Uncool or Rejected?
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Jan 5, 2026 Discover how to prepare kids for the realities of rejection and the importance of not chasing popularity. The hosts share strategies for helping children embrace being different by modeling countercultural values within the family. They emphasize teaching biblical principles that foster true joy over societal approval. Learn how to burst the approval bubble early, encouraging independence from the fear of mockery and a closer relationship with God.
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Teach The Cost And Reward Of Following Jesus
- Teach kids from a young age that God's ways are best and the narrow path bears real fruit.
- Do not promise that following Jesus will make them popular; prepare them for potential rejection.
Fear Of Man Is A Snare
- The fear of man is a snare that tightens the more you pull against it.
- Prioritize nearness to God over human approval as your family's ultimate good.
Normalize Being Different At Home
- Make being different normal by explaining family practices and expectations ahead of time.
- Demonstrate your choices so kids aren't surprised that your family does things differently.
