Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford

Four Discipleship Habits For Godly Christian Parenting In The New Year

11 snips
Jan 1, 2026
Discover how intentional discipleship can transform Christian parenting. Learn the significance of proactive planning versus reactive behavior management. Explore biblical mandates that guide parents in teaching and instructing their children. Delve into the benefits of a structured approach, such as fostering Christlike character and spousal alignment. Identify common barriers to effective planning and understand how to set clear expectations of blessings and consequences. Ultimately, the goal is to raise children who strive to please the Lord.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ADVICE

Annual Discipleship Planning

  • Sit down each new year and create a plan of discipleship for each child that targets Christlikeness.
  • Make the plan proactive so you invest positively instead of only reacting to problems.
ANECDOTE

Host’s Personal Planning Habit

  • Dr. Greg Gifford personally reviews a parenting plan for each of his three sons every year.
  • He tailors plans to their ages: teens and a preschooler need different goals and approaches.
INSIGHT

Parenting As Biblical Discipleship

  • Parenting is discipleship rooted in Deuteronomy 6: teach God’s words in everyday life contexts.
  • Fathers have a unique responsibility to discipline and instruct without provoking anger.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app