Training Wheels
Support, Shepherd, and Send Out Our Kids
a 13-session Guided Study
Introduction
SUPPORT, SHEPHERD, AND SEND OUT OUR KIDS
The Big Idea: Our leadership throughout our children's lives ingrains the truths, traits, and habits they'll need.
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Conversation Starter: “Like Riding a Bike“ (Daily Download #243)
Bonus Resource: “I Can't Turn!“ (Weekly Episode #139)
Session 1: Marital Stability
SOLIDIFY YOUR MARITAL FOUNDATION
The Big Idea: The marriage covenant is God's foundation for a stable family.
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Conversation Starter: “Sinkhole Alley“ (Daily Download #244)
Bonus Resource: “I Don’t Use Recipes“ (Weekly Episode #140)
Session 2: Devotion to God
DEEPEN YOUR DEVOTION TO GOD AS A FAMILY
The Big Idea: Worship isn't just what we do as a family — it's who we are.
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Conversation Starter: “Almost Ancient“ (Daily Download #245)
Bonus Resource: “I Just Cleaned That!“ (Weekly Episode #141)
Session 3: Integrity
REFLECT GOD'S DISCIPLINE AND CONSISTENCY AT HOME
The Big Idea: Integrity reinforces our kids' structural support system.
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Conversation Starter: “Structural Integrity“ (Daily Download #246)
Bonus Resource: “Who Is Your Daddy?“ (Weekly Episode #142)
Session 4: Training, Not Frustrating
Train With Wisdom, Patience, and Love
The Big Idea: When discipline demoralizes our kids, we do more harm than good.
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Conversation Starter: “Built to Bend“ (Daily Download #247)
Bonus Resource: “Snuggling?!“ (Weekly Episode #143)
Session 5: God, the Perfect Father
PARENT LIKE YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER
The Big Idea: We can find our way in our parenting dilemmas by looking up.
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Conversation Starter: “We Were Experts“ (Daily Download #248)
Bonus Resource: “Things Are Changing, Man!“ (Weekly Episode #144)
Session 6: Example & Influence
SHOW YOUR CHILDREN WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT
The Big Idea: Your life speaks volumes to those following behind you.
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Conversation Starter: “Jesus' Twelve Kids“ (Daily Download #249)
Bonus Resource: “Go Cast Out Some Demons!“ (Weekly Episode #145)
Session 7: Parenting Goals
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL
The Big Idea: Good parenting is a daily choice you make, not the result of your child's choices.
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Conversation Starter: “The Mouth of Babes“ (Daily Download #250)
Bonus Resource: “These Are My Emotions“ (Weekly Episode #146)
Session 8: Teaching Moments
Seize Each Day's Teaching Moments
The Big Idea: The world is your child's classroom, whether you're teaching them or not.
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Conversation Starter: “Why?“ (Daily Download #251)
Bonus Resource: “Wow, That Was So Cool!“ (Weekly Episode #147)
Session 9: Modeling Grace
REFLECT GOD'S GRACE IN YOUR PARENTING
The Big Idea: The gospel of grace gives us a new lens through which we see ourselves, our kids, and our parenting.
LINKS
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Conversation Starter: “Practically Perfect“ (Daily Download #252)
Bonus Resource: “A Little Bit of a Baby“ (Weekly Episode #148)
Session 10: Communication
BE PURPOSEFUL WITH YOUR COMMUNICATION
The Big Idea: You can talk at your child and make a lot of noise, or you can talk to them and get through.
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Conversation Starter: “Eloquent Orations“ (Daily Download #253)
Bonus Resource: “The Real Groaners“ (Weekly Episode #149)
Session 11: Guiding Through Difficulty
GUIDE YOUR KIDS THROUGH LIFE'S DIFFICULTIES
The Big Idea: As we send our children into the world, we can't protect them from every danger.
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Conversation Starter: “Bubble Wrap“ (Daily Download #254)
Bonus Resource: “Uhn-tss Uhn-tss Uhn-tss“ (Weekly Episode #150)
Session 12: Lasting Direction
PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR A LIFE OF SERVICE TO GOD
The Big Idea: God made our kids for his glory, not ours.
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Conversation Starter: “Mona Lisa Smile“ (Daily Download #255)
Bonus Resource: “I Think We're Out for Good“ (Weekly Episode #151)
Session 13: Joyful in Obedience
Rejoice When Your Children Follow the Lord
The Big Idea: What a gift it is to call your child a "brother" or "sister" in Christ.
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Conversation Starter: “The Greatest Gift“ (Daily Download #256)
Bonus Resource: “Are You Beaming Right Now?“ (Weekly Episode #152)
Conclusion
MAINTAIN YOUR FORWARD PROGRESS AS PARENTS
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Conversation Starter: “Don't Lose Momentum“ (Daily Download #257)