Best TrainingThemWisely Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 102 Jesus in Our Mess: When Real Life Becomes a Classroom 15:46

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💡 Episode Summary Life gets messy—and fast. From tantrums and laundry piles to heartache and broken plans, it’s easy to feel like discipleship is on pause when real life takes over. But in this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah remind us that our everyday mess isn’t a distraction from discipleship—it’s the classroom God uses to grow…

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Ep. 101 The Myth of the Perfect Parent: Discipling From a Place of Realness 16:10

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💡 Episode Summary Let’s be real—parenting is hard, and the pressure to “get it all right” can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah pull back the curtain on the myth of the perfect parent and offer a refreshing reminder: God doesn’t call us to perfection, but to faithfulness, humility, and honesty. Join us as …

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Ep. 100 100th Episode Celebration 15:08

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How in the world have we recorded 100 episodes? Time flies by. We are so thankful for each and every listener, both new and old! We had so much fun recording this episode, and we're giving you some sneak peeks about what is coming up soon! https://www.trainingthemwisely.com Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Stand…

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Ep. 99 What Love Looks Like in Every Age and Stage 16:10

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💗 Episode Summary In this episode of Training Them Wisely, Rene and Rebekah explore how God’s love meets us—and our children—uniquely in every stage of life. From rocking a newborn in the quiet hours to texting a college student encouragement from afar, biblical love grows, stretches, and adapts through the seasons. You’ll walk away with encouragem…

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Ep. 98 Discipleship Starts at the Dinner Table 15:48

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You don’t need a perfect devotional plan to disciple your kids—you just need a table, some time, and a heart to listen. In this episode of Training Them Wisely: Discipling Kids, Rene and Rebekah share how simple, everyday moments—especially around the dinner table—can become powerful opportunities to point your children to Jesus. From chicken nugge…

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Ep. 97 Herbalism for Kids 15:15

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Health for our families is important. I am excited to welcome Laketa Entzminger to the podcast today. She is a clinical herbalist with a strong foundation in public health and education. Her journey into herbalism began out of personal necessity—while working as a new educator, Laketa found herself frequently ill. Discovering the healing power of h…

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Ep. 96 Hugs, Not Hammers: The Gentle Power of Parental Influence 16:16

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“You don’t have to shout to be heard. Your gentleness might be your most powerful parenting tool.” In a world that feels louder and harsher by the day, our kids need homes that reflect the gentleness of Christ. In this episode, Rene and Rebekah explore how discipling with tenderness creates lasting influence in your child’s heart. You’ll discover: …

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Ep. 94 1 Grace-Filled Homes: Discipleship That Reflects God’s Love 15:42

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“If you’ve ever snapped at your kids, felt overwhelmed, or wondered if you’re doing this discipleship thing right, this one’s for you.” In this debut episode, Rene and Rebekah unpack what it means to create grace-filled homes, homes where discipleship happens through love, not lectures… through compassion, not control. You’ll learn: 💛 What biblical…

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Ep. 93 Faith that Sticks: Building a Discipleship Legacy at Home 15:16

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In today’s episode, Rene and Rebekah explore what it means to create a grace-filled home by discipling our children with compassion, not control. Parenting isn’t about producing perfect kids; it’s about pointing them to a perfect Savior. With biblical insight and personal stories, they share how God models love, patience, and grace—and how we can r…

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Ep. 92 We're Back! 4:19

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We are so excited to bring back the Training Them Wisely, Discipling Kids podcast! We took an unexpected break after a new baby, job situations, and going back to school, but we are back and can't wait to talk about family discipleship!! Listen to what we have planned for the next few months!!By TrainingThemWisely

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Ep. 91 Discipling Older Elementary Kids 15:57

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Kendra Joyner joins the podcast to discuss discipling older elementary-age kids. This is such a fun age. They have started to think more critically, can read more, and can learn so much. Resources for children this age: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/children-s-bible-studies Foundations for Kids: https://amzn.to/3PWA4Vi https://amzn.to/3PTNPUL …

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Ep. 90 Discipling Young Kids (Prereaders) with guest Kendra Joyner 18:56

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Today we continue our series on discipling different developmental ages. How do we disciple young kids who don't read well yet? Let's talk about how to teach them about God, the Bible, prayer and more. Kendra Joyner joins us as our guest. Training Them Wisely: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy…

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Ep.89 Discipling Babies and Toddlers 26:25

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We are so excited to start a new series about discipling kids of every age, from babies to adults! This week, we will dive into discipling our youngest kids, from babies to toddlers. This is such a fun age of growth, and there are fun and effective ways to teach our kids about Jesus that are easy, and we can start immediately. Let's make a differen…

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Ep. 88 Walking With Jesus Through Daily Time With Him 25:29

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Let's talk about spending time each day with God. Why do we do this? What do we do each day? When we were coming up with a title for this episode, I kept hearing the phrase walking with Jesus. Really that's what time with Him is. We are spending time with Him. It is so important to spend that time with Him and develop a relationship with Him. Adam …

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Ep. 87 Goals for the New Year 23:49

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Why should we have goals? What should our goals look like? How should our goals look different than the worlds? Let's use Scripture to dive in and answer these questions as we set our goals for the new year. https://www.trainingthemwisely.com Love to Pray! https://amzn.to/40deDFC Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English…

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Ep. 86 Cherished Christmas Carols 11:13

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Does what we listen to matter? I love singing Christmas carols with my kids! I love going caroling. We are going to give cards and sing tomorrow night, and I can't wait. So often when I listen to Christmas songs that are randomly playing, I only get the modern songs, many of which I love. But, I love hearing the old carols. So - we have three playl…

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Ep. 85 Christmas Fun as a Family 12:09

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It's Christmas time!! Let's talk about ways to have fun as a family while keeping the focus on Him. Names of Jesus Advent Cards: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards The Real Story of Christmas: https://amzn.to/4gmdr7Y Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © …

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Ep. 84 Names of Jesus 11:53

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How can we celebrate Advent with our kids? Join us as we discuss ways to keep the focus on Jesus with our kids during December. Names of Jesus Advent Cards (physical copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards-1 Names of Jesus Advent Cards (digital copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-o…

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Ep. 83 Discipling Kids in a Post Christian Culture 23:02

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I am so excited to have Kendra Joyner join us again today! We talk about commonly held beliefs that your kids are exposed to and how to teach your kids the truth. Is God distant or present in our lives? Are people supposed to just be good to each other or is there more? What is the purpose in life? How do we know right from wrong? Does God allow go…

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Ep. 82 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes 8:40

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I love filling shoeboxes with gifts for Operation Christmas Child. My kids fill a box for a child their age, and we have the best time filling these boxes! My son, Jonny joins me on this episode to discuss some of his favorite things to put in the shoeboxes. Kids who receive these boxes also hear the gospel message, and this is a great way to partn…

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Ep. 81 Shepherding the Heart of Your Child 23:48

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I am so excited to welcome Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently! She is one of the wisest women I have had the privilege of knowing, and she hosts one of my favorite podcasts. As parents, we want our children to love God. Join us as Leslie gives practical tips on how we can point our children toward Jesus. You won't want to miss this episode! …

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Ep. 80 D Group 15:28

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I am so excited to talk to you about d groups or discipleship groups for kids. Kendra Joyner who has led d groups for kids for years joins us to talk about how to set up d groups, what growth she has seen through them, and why they are important. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Cro…

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Ep. 79 Strong Willed Does Not Equal Defiance 21:53

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Have you been told you need to break, harness, control, nip in the bud, or any other such phrase in regard to your child's will and you're feeling the pressure to conform? We have some godly encouragement for you instead today on this episode about how Strong Will Does Not Equal Defiance. Strong will is another way of labeling the determination, dr…

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Ep. 77 Sibling Conflict 25:35

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 76 Cultivating a Vibrant and Encouraging Family Culture 30:39

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Want an Encouraging family culture where your children thrive? Melissa and her family are finding joy even amid the incredible hardship of losing their son. Her testimony is inspiring and so encouraging. Join Melissa and Rene as they discuss ways to find joy, delight, creativity and create a vibrant family. Melissa Hannigan holds a Master of Arts d…

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Ep. 75 Mom Jealousy 16:28

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Let's talk mom jealousy. It's out there and can quickly change our moods at moms. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to th…

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Ep. 74 Gen Alpha 34:37

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I went to a conference Cheryl spoke at on Gen Alpha and immediately knew I wanted her to come on this podcast. I asked her that day before I left, and she graciously agreed to come on. Cheryl has studied Gen Alpha and has great tips for parents who are raising children today. Gen is everyone who is a child right now. So if you have a child, you are…

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Ep. 73 Working to the Lord 13:24

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As moms we have plenty of work to do. How can we have joy as we work? For me - I need joy while I am doing laundry! I would rather not be miserable but choose joy every time. How can I do that? Let's see what the Bible says. Etsy shop: https://trainingthemwisely.etsy.com Training Them Wisely: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/ Instagram/Threads: t…

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Ep. 72 Discipleship During Your Homeschool Day 21:29

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Veteran homeschool mom, Kathy Ransom, joins us to talk about how to incorporate Jesus throughout your day. She was intentional in her disicpleship of her children and has great tips to share! Training Them Wisely Etsy Shop Christian Lunchbox Cards For Kids Training Them Wisely Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English St…

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Ep. 71 Comparison is the Killer of Joy 10:51

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With school starting back there can be many comparisons made and comparisons kill joy. Join us as we talk about ways we as parents can choose gratefulness over comparison and encourage our kids to do the same. Etsy shop: https://trainingthemwisely.etsy.com Training Them Wisely: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/ YouTube: UCMwYluxK3SlofJ04r-wFcew I…

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Ep. 70 Transitioning Back to School 20:06

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School is right around the corner. Whether your child goes to public, private or are homeschooled, there is always a transition when school starts back. How can we encourage our kids as they go to school? How can we help them filter what they have learned and keep a biblical worldview? How can we help deal with anxieties? Kendra Joyner joins us to …

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Ep. 69 Let's Talk Biblical Discipline Part 3 of 3 27:28

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Join Rene and Rebekah as we get real about biblical discipline. We will talk and laugh about real life and dive into the Bible as we see what God has to say about biblical discipline. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by p…

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Ep. 68 Let's Talk Biblical Discipline (Part 2 of 3) 22:44

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Discipline . . . the most common question we get. What do I do when my child does ...? Join us for part 2 of this discussion. What should our heart look like when we discipline our children? Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Us…

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Ep. 67 Let's Talk Biblical Discipline (Part 1 of 3) 24:06

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My child is doing fill in the blank. What do I do? This is the most common question I am asked about. I spent five hours the other night responding to questions about this very topic. Discipline can be controversial and look different in each family. We were honestly a little nervous about recording these three episodes. We spent hours praying and …

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Ep. 66 Don't Lose Your Cool in the Heat 13:12

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Sibling conflict, anger and tempers can seem to flare more in the heat. How can we help combat anger and keep cool in our houses? Join Rene and Rebekah as we talk about having peace rather than anger in our homes. https://TrainingThemWisely.com Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Cross…

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Ep. 65 Fun Ideas to Do With Your Kids This Summer 21:25

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 64 Tackling Woe Is Me Parenting 17:03

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 63 Turn Your Stress Into Worship 23:36

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Sick kids? Miscarriages? Anxiety? Stress? Turn this into worship. Plus a surprise announcement! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made a…

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Ep. 62 Pray Without Ceasing - What Does That Look and What Should Our Prayer Life Not Look Like 10:19

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 61 Having a Dynamic Relationship Prayer Life and How to Hear From God 14:27

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 60 The Role of Conferences in Discipleship 9:35

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 59 Joy in Motherhood 30:27

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I am so excited to be joined by Becky Cooke today! She is a mother who still has an amazing relationship with her adult children. She truly delights in being their mother. She speaks wisely about parenting using Scripture as a basis. Listen and be refreshed in the joy of motherhood. https://trainingthemwisely.com Scripture quotations are from the E…

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Ep. 58 Finding God in His Word Daily 30:59

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Do you want your kids to know God? Are you in His Word daily? Join me with my godly, wise, beautiful, and amazing mom as we talk about finding God in His Word daily with our kids. She worked with kids for decades, has studied her Bible for hours daily for years, and is so full of wisdom. Plus, she has written a couple of posts for the blog you can …

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Ep. 57 Confronting Online Deceptions 19:29

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 56 Friendships and Motherhood 16:20

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 55 Talking to Your Kids About Taxes 22:13

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Taxes are not my favorite subject, but Rebekah is an expert on them. Join us as she discusses how we should discuss taxes with our kids. I was convicted! https://trainingthemwisely.com #trainingthemwisely Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News …

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Ep. 54 How to Renew Our Thoughts With Kimberley 31:48

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Words matter. Do you ever say something you wish had not come out of your mouth? How can we speak life-giving words to our children? Speak Life Badges, sticker award badges and I Am Loved Journal for kids www.speaklifebadges.com The Renewed Mama Podcast can be listened to/watched on all of the favorite podcast platforms, YouTube,and Rumble. If pare…

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Ep. 53 Don't be a Fool - Walk With the Wise 32:34

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Since today is April Fool's Day, let's talk about wisdom from one of the wisest people I know. I had a blast recording this with my dad. Enjoy! https://www.trainingthemwisely.com https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/shop Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry…

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Ep. 52 Christ-Centered Easter Traditions 15:51

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What fun Christ-centered Easter traditions do you enjoy? Join us as we chat about some of our favorites. https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/post/fun-christian-easter-activities-to-do-with-kids https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/post/free-resurrection-egg-template https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/post/easter-trail-mix-snack https://www.trainingthe…

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Ep. 51 Cultivating a Heart of Prayer 16:20

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Join me as I talk to the one person I know who prays more than anone else I know. His relationship with God is amazing. His prayer life is amazing, and he has so much wisdom to share. Plus, he's my dad and I think it is so neat to get to put out his first interview with me on my birthday! https://www.trainingthemwisely.com https://trainingthemwisel…