Building Strong Hearts in a Culture of Confusion | 315
Jill Garner joins us today to help us uncover the essential strategies for raising children with strong, resilient hearts in today’s challenging world. Together, Jill and Leslie will dig into the heart of biblical parenting, unpacking what it means to instill moral courage, foster true self-respect over self-esteem, and embrace a heart-centered approach to homeschooling. Through rich, faith-driven insights, they reveal how God’s truth and a focus on character development equip the next generation to stand firm in a culture that often wavers. Packed with actionable tips and spiritual wisdom, this episode offers invaluable guidance for Christian homeschooling parents seeking to raise confident, God-honoring children.
Meet the Guest:
Jill Garner is an accomplished speaker, advocate, and founder of Manners of the Heart, a nonprofit reawakening respect in our society for the sake of the next generation. She is the author of the award-winning Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, and Manners of the Heart, an elementary school curriculum that helps children see beyond themselves to become all God created them to be. Her work is endorsed by Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Dr. Kevin Leman, and many others. Jill and her husband reside in Baton Rouge, LA.
Key Takeaways:
Heart schooling is essential for Christian discipleship and raising children who can stand firm in their faith.
The culture’s focus on self-esteem is a dangerous lie; instead, parents should teach children the biblical concept of self-respect.
Humility and confidence can coexist when grounded in a child’s identity in Christ.
Parents must engage deeply and intentionally in their children’s lives, especially as they enter the teenage years.
Additional Resources:
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