Practice Makes Parent Building A Spiritually Vibrant Home
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Nov 26, 2025 
In this discussion, Don Everts, a senior pastor and author of 'The Spiritually Vibrant Home,' shares insights from his research with Barna Group. He explores the significance of household imagery in representing the Kingdom of God. Don highlights the contrast between ancient households and modern families, advocating for communal living. He identifies key habits of vibrant homes: messy prayers, loud tables, and open doors, emphasizing that these practices foster genuine spiritual growth and connection among family members.
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Household As The Kingdom Image
- Jesus taught about the kingdom using household and domestic images rather than imperial or military ones.
- Don Everts highlights the household as the discipleship laboratory in the Gospels.
Ancient Households Were Extended
- Biblical households were often large and multi-generational, sometimes 50–100 people, not just the nuclear family.
- Don Everts argues that extended households provided built-in mentoring and accountability for children.
Three Habits Define Vibrant Homes
- Barna research identified three shared habits of spiritually vibrant homes: messy prayers, loud tables, and open doors.
- These habits describe regular prayer, mealtime faith talk, and hospitality as core rhythms.
