COURAGEOUS PARENTING Instilling REAL FAITH Beyond Attending Church
Jan 6, 2026
Parents are called to be intentional in their children's discipleship, especially with the rise of AI complicating the notion of truth. The hosts emphasize that church attendance alone isn’t enough for salvation and stress hands-on involvement in faith. They reveal that children need purpose, time with parents, and meaningful relationships. By engaging kids in real ministry and prayer, families can foster deeper faith, ensuring children experience God's presence and answers. It’s all about moving from spectators to active participants in the faith journey.
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Discipleship Is More Urgent Than Ever
- Parents must actively disciple children because future digital deception (AI) will make truth harder to discern.
- Isaac Tolpin warns that intentional faith formation is more crucial than past generations experienced.
Church Attendance Isn’t Enough
- Going to church alone doesn't make a child part of the body of Christ or guarantee lasting faith.
- Angie Tolpin emphasizes service, relationships, and discovering gifts as essential to real faith.
Three Core Needs For Children
- Children need purpose, time with parents, and open relational communication to develop faith and avoid depression.
- Isaac Tolpin lists these three core needs as foundational for spiritual and emotional health.