Helping Kids to Follow Christ - with Lee Ann Mancini

Our most important mission as parents is to do all in our power to help our children safely Home to Heaven. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow is joined by special guest Lee Ann Mancini—author of Raising Kids to Follow Christ—for an honest conversation about parenting, discipleship, and eternal priorities.

Lee Ann shares powerful biblical wisdom, personal stories, and practical encouragement to help you lead your children toward a lifelong relationship with Jesus. From spiritual training in the womb to guiding adult children with prayer instead of pressure, this episode will inspire you to parent with eternity in mind.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why spiritual discipleship begins before birth and continues for life - The difference between discipline and discipleship in parenting - How to lead older children and teens even if you “missed” the early years - Encouragement for parents struggling with fear, guilt, or regret

Featured Resources:

Raising Kids to Follow Christ by Lee Ann Mancini — A powerful resource to help parents and grandparents instill lasting faith in the next generation. Available wherever books are sold or at: https://raisingchristiankids.com

Visionary Family Community — Join families around the world committed to passing faith to the next generation: https://visionaryfam.com/community

Support the Family Mission to the Dominican Republic — Partner with us in July 2025 to provide clean water and the gospel to families in need: https://visionaryfam.com/support

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