Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast Four Simple Skills to Help Your Kids Soar Above the Crowd
Mar 5, 2025
Explore four essential skills that can elevate your kids' maturity and responsibility. Delve into the philosophical debate on A-theory and B-theory of time and its implications for God's existence. Reflect on the dual identity of Christians as both sinners and saints, and learn how to engage thoughtfully with those attributing events to 'the universe.' Finally, discuss the value of early church teachings amidst their disagreements, highlighting the importance of grounding faith in Scripture.
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Greg Koukl's Surgery Story
- Greg Koukl shared his experience with a long back surgery and the slow healing process requiring a brace and physical restrictions.
- He emphasized the importance of prayers and ongoing recovery despite complications during his fusion surgery.
Privileges Without Responsibilities
- Privileges are increasingly granted to youth without corresponding responsibilities today, unlike previous generations.
- This imbalance harms maturity, as responsibility is the ballast that steadies privileges and growth in character.
Four Maturity-Building Skills
- Teach your children to use the magic words please and thank you, show up on time, do what they say, and finish what they start.
- These simple habits build maturity and set kids apart by showing reliability, respect, and responsibility.
