The Ten Commandments: #7: Preparing Kids for Marriage

One of the most important ways we can love our children is to help them prepare for a future marriage. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow continue their 10 Commandments series with a third conversation on the commandment: “You shall not commit adultery.” But this time, the focus shifts to how parents and grandparents can proactively prepare kids to honor God in their relationships, avoid sexual pitfalls, and move toward lifelong, Christ-centered marriages. These principles apply even if God calls our child to be single. 

Our culture pressures teens to date early, act independently, and hide romantic relationships from their parents. But God calls families to walk together. In this episode, you’ll hear practical wisdom on building heart-connected conversations, resisting early dating pressure, and fostering an environment where we can walk with our teens in pursuing God's plan for their lives.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How to prepare your kids for marriage starting in childhood - Why early dating can harm future relationships - What it means to “not awaken love before its time” - How to build ongoing conversations about sexuality and dating - Biblical encouragement for kids who have made mistakes—and their parents

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