CZM Rewind: Wild Faith: A Conversation with Talia Lavin

In this book, Dr. James C. Dobson provides practical advice and strategies for parents to manage and nurture children with strong wills. He emphasizes the importance of balancing love and discipline, and offers insights into the different temperaments of children. The book includes real-life examples, Q&A sections, and research-backed advice to help parents shape their children into mature, responsible adults. Dobson also addresses topics such as sibling rivalry, corporeal punishment, and the long-term effects of parenting strategies on a child's development.

First published in 1994, 'To Train Up a Child' by Michael and Debi Pearl is a highly controversial book that outlines the authors' approach to child training. The book has been criticized for its advocacy of corporal punishment, including the use of switches and other physical disciplinary methods. The authors argue that their methods are based on biblical principles, but many critics have condemned the book for promoting harmful and abusive practices. The book has been linked to several cases of child abuse and has been widely criticized by child welfare experts and organizations.

In this book, Alice Miller investigates the personal stories and case histories of self-destructive and violent individuals to illustrate the long-term effects of abusive child-rearing. She argues that traditional upbringing, often characterized by hidden cruelty, contributes to a more violent world. Miller rejects psychoanalytic dogma and instead offers insights into how such parenting can lead to severe behavioral issues, including drug addiction and violence. The book also proposes solutions, such as resensitizing the victimized child within the adult and unlocking repressed emotional life.

This book follows Sally Beth Roe, a young loner, as she navigates a series of bizarre events in the small town of Bacon's Corner. The story involves an attempted murder, a case of mistaken identity, and a ruthless lawsuit against a Christian school, all set against the backdrop of a spiritual battle between angels and demons. The novel explores themes of prayer, spiritual warfare, and the redemptive power of faith. It is a companion volume to Peretti's earlier work, 'This Present Darkness'.

This Present Darkness is set in the small town of Ashton, where a skeptical reporter and a prayerful pastor uncover a sinister New Age plot by the Universal Consciousness Society to control the town and eventually the world. The story intertwines the physical world with the spiritual realm, depicting a war between angels and demons. The novel emphasizes the importance of prayer and spiritual warfare, drawing inspiration from biblical themes such as Ephesians 6:12. It follows the investigations of Marshall Hogan, the new editor of the local newspaper, and Hank Busche, the new pastor, as they confront demonic forces and their human agents, ultimately leading to a climactic battle that decides the fate of Ashton.