Episode 130: The Importance Of Teaching Elementary Age Kids The Bible
How do we protect our kids from the darkness? What if instead we shift the paradigm and work towards preparing them for it? Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast, talks about the importance of teaching our young kids the Bible. He also speaks a powerful word about this current generation as he sees them–having a depth, a want-to, energy and desire! You’ll leave inspired to continue the work you’re doing in the lives of children in your circle of influence, and with a renewed faith that this generation can and will do something powerful for our faithful God!
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JIM DALY is a husband, father, author and broadcaster. He is the president of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast which is heard by more than 6 million listeners a week on nearly 2,000 radio stations across the U.S. The show has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters.
Daly is also the host of a new podcast, ReFOCUS with Jim Daly, in which he interviews respected thinkers and influencers of our day.
Under his leadership, the ministry has reinvigorated its traditional focus on helping couples build strong marriages and raise healthy, resilient kids.
Daly and his wife, Jean, have two sons and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Just like trained professionals can spot counterfeit money and handbags, children need a clear Biblical worldview to recognize counterfeit messages they encounter in our culture. Counterfeit acts like invisible UV rays, damaging our children and we don’t even realize it. The only antidote for what our kids need to prevent them from damaging counterfeit is Jesus.
Jesus called us to LOVE our neighbors. But, how do we love them? One way to do this is to pray for them. As a family, set aside a focused time of prayer specifically for those living in your neighborhood. A fun and engaging way to involve your kids in this is by going on a Neighborhood Prayer W.A.L.K.