Doug Wilson, a renowned theologian and pastor, returns to discuss the challenges of modern parenting. He emphasizes the need for resilience in kids, contrasting empathy with sympathy. Wilson explores why clear moral frameworks are essential in raising godly children and offers practical advice for parents, particularly those without access to homeschooling. He advocates for community involvement in child-rearing and the importance of a balanced approach between hard and soft parenting to cultivate emotional strength in children.
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Renewal vs. Reformation
Distinguish between renewal movements (like monastic orders or Promise Keepers) and reformations (like the Reformation).
Renewal movements address practices, while reformations address core doctrines.
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Individual Actions for Vibe Shift
Focus on individual actions during the "vibe shift."
Share the gospel, plant churches, create Christian schools, and produce quality Christian content.
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Essential Practices for Christian Men
Prioritize weekly family worship, regular Bible reading, and removing children from public schools.
Public schools catechize children with secularist views.
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Keep Your Kids, How to Raise Strong Kids in an Age of Therapeutic Sentimentalism
Keep Your Kids, How to Raise Strong Kids in an Age of Therapeutic Sentimentalism
How to Raise Strong Kids in an Age of Therapeutic Sentimentalism
Douglas Wilson
This book is not known to me, so I cannot provide a long description.
Mere Christendom
Douglas Wilson
In 'Mere Christendom', Douglas Wilson presents a vision for a society where Christianity plays a central role in governance, arguing that secularism is unsustainable and that Christian principles are essential for maintaining true liberty. He advocates for a 'mere Christendom' where nations acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ, without necessarily establishing a state church. Wilson's work emphasizes the importance of divine authority in public life to sustain a culture of freedom.
Reforming marriage
Douglas Wilson
Bad Therapy
Abigail Shrier
Abigail Shrier's "Bad Therapy" delves into the increasing trend of pathologizing normal childhood behaviors. The book examines how the therapeutic landscape has shifted, leading to the overdiagnosis and treatment of children for conditions that may simply be part of typical development. Shrier critiques certain therapeutic approaches and their potential negative consequences, sparking debate about the appropriate use of therapy for children. The book challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries between normal childhood experiences and diagnosable conditions, prompting a critical examination of current therapeutic practices. It encourages a more nuanced understanding of child development and the potential pitfalls of overmedicalization.
Future Men
Future Men
Doug Wilson
Rules for Reformers
Rules for Reformers
Doug Wilson
When the Man Comes Around
When the Man Comes Around
Doug Wilson
Standing on the Promises
Standing on the Promises
Doug Wilson
In this episode, we welcome Doug Wilson back to the show. He is a conservative, Reformed, Evangelical theologian and pastor at Christ Church is Moscow, Idaho. He has written many books including Mere Christendom, Future Men, Reforming Marriage, Rules for Reformers, When the Man Comes Around, and his newest book “Keep Your Kids: How to Raise Strong Kids in an Age of Therapeutic Sentimentalism”. In this interview, we discuss if he thinks we are on the precipice of an Awakening, why parenting is particularly hard in modern times, what fathers can do if homeschool nor private Christian school are viable options, why we should avoid nuance when it comes to the battle to raise godly children, why your Christian community should be deputized to help you raise children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, the difference between “empathy” and “sympathy”, the problems with making emotions our foundation, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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