How early should parents begin discipling their children? In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow explore how spiritual formation begins at conception—and how parents can intentionally nurture their child's heart for God from the very beginning.

Drawing from Scripture, personal family stories, and decades of ministry experience, Rob and Amy explain why discipleship is not something we delay until children can understand direct teaching. Instead, it begins through prayer, presence, singing, and attachment—especially during pregnancy and infancy.

You'll hear about the importance of the mother baby connection, the impact of early attachment, and a story from Amy about praying, singing, and blessing one of their children before he was born—followed by God's faithfulness through a life-threatening birth.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Why discipleship begins at conception—not preschool
How bonding, attachment, and spiritual formation work together
What Scripture teaches about a child's spiritual life in the womb
Simple ways parents can bless and disciple babies through prayer and song

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