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Legacy Parenting
Hosted by John and Lori Lane · EN
The Legacy Parenting Podcast equips parents with Biblical wisdom and practical strategies for faith-based parenting in today's challenging world.
Hosted by John and Lori Lane, this podcast draws from their 42 years of marriage, 40 years of parenting, 43 years in education and the arts, and 25 years of home education to offer clear, Scripture-rooted guidance that rises above the noise of conflicting voices.
Through engaging conversations and real-life examples, together they share how faith-based parenting builds children's lifelong commitment to God's Truth and creates a legacy that impacts generations. Whether you're just beginning your parenting journey or entering grandparenthood, Legacy Parenting provides the encouragement and Biblical principles needed to parent with confidence and purpose while navigating cultural “noise.”
Join us in building a faith-filled family legacy that stands on the unchanging foundation of God's Word.
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56. Flexible, Not Aimless: Why Homeschooling Needs Both Grace and Accountability
Apr 2800:11:25Tap to summarize“Flexibility in method. Accountability in mission.”In this episode, Lori Lane unpacks a critical issue in biblical parenting and Christian homeschooling: the difference between healthy flexibility and harmful drift. While individualized learning honors each child as an image-bearer of God, parents must be careful not to confuse child-centered education with a lack of structure, discipline, or accountability.This conversation explores how homeschool parenting, discipleship, and faithful family leadership work together. Lori reminds parents that children thrive when grace and truth meet—when expectations are clear, hearts are shepherded, and learning remains purposeful. Whether your child is homeschooled, in private school, or public school, the calling remains the same: to lead with conviction, cultivate character, and train children in wisdom, diligence, and responsibility.This episode will encourage Christian parents to pursue a homeschool culture marked by intentional discipleship, biblical accountability, and flexibility without compromise. It is a timely reminder that the goal is not perfection, but faithfulness rooted in God’s design for family, education, and spiritual formation.
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55. Are You Putting a Lid on Your Child? (A Parenting Wake-Up Call) - Bonus Episode
Apr 2000:06:25Tap to summarizeWhat if the greatest limitation in your child’s life isn’t something around them… but something they’ve quietly learned to believe?In this episode, I share a simple illustration—the “flea in a jar”—that paints a powerful picture of how limitations can become internalized over time. Not because ability is lost, but because boundaries—real or perceived—begin to shape what feels possible.And as parents, that should cause us to pause.Because we’re not just managing behavior… we’re shaping beliefs.Sometimes, without meaning to, we can place “lids” over our children. Through constant correction without connection, over-structuring their world, comparison, or tying their value to performance, we can unintentionally communicate that their worth is measured by outcomes—or that it’s safer not to try at all.Over time, those messages settle in.And eventually, the lid doesn’t even have to be there anymore.But there is another way.From a biblical perspective, our children are made in the image of God—designed with purpose, creativity, and capacity. Growth is not something to fear; it’s part of God’s design. Our role is not to remove all boundaries, but to guide our children in a way that invites courage, curiosity, and identity rooted in Christ.In this episode, we’ll talk about:How children internalize limitationsThe difference between guiding growth and restricting itHow parenting and education shape identityWhat it looks like to begin “removing the lid”This isn’t about guilt—it’s about awareness.Because when a child knows who they are and whose they are…they don’t live under a lid.
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54. Season One Finale: Legacy Parenting Reflections
Mar 3100:07:27Tap to summarize"We want to offer what’s fruitful, not just frequent."After more than 52 episodes rooted in biblical parenting principles, we are closing Season 1 of the Legacy Parenting Podcast with a purposeful pause—one grounded in reflection, renewal, and preparation for what’s ahead.This season has been about more than parenting strategies. It’s been about learning how to parent with biblical clarity, conviction, and purpose in a noisy world. Together, we’ve walked through four foundational truths of Christian parenting: the supremacy of Scripture, the God-ordained role of family, the priority of the heart, and the identity of each child as an image-bearer of God.These principles aren’t just ideas—they are a framework for raising godly children and faithfully discipling your family in everyday life.As we step into this pause through the end of July, this is not a season of silence—it’s a season to go deeper in your faith-based parenting journey.We invite you to revisit past episodes, explore the Legacy Resource Center, and engage with ongoing content designed to help you move from learning to living. Starting in mid-June, we’ll also release a short audio series on habits—helping you understand how daily rhythms shape your child’s character and prepare you to parent with greater intention.Key Takeaways:Biblical parenting begins with the supremacy of ScriptureChristian parenting is rooted in discipleship within the homeLasting transformation happens at the heart level—not just behaviorEvery child is created in the image of God with purpose and value
Transcribe →53. Not Perfect—But Growing: The Culture That Sustains Lifelong Learning
Mar 1600:05:32Tap to summarize“God has never asked parents—or children—to be perfect. He has asked us to be faithful.”In the final episode of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we unpack Trait #9: A Culture of Excellence, Not Perfection—a distinction that can either free your child to grow… or leave them quietly crushed under unrealistic expectations.Our culture often equates excellence with flawlessness. But Scripture offers a different picture: Excellence is rooted in faithfulness, progress, and wise stewardship—not comparison or pressure.Inside this episode:The difference between biblical excellence and cultural perfectionismWhy perfection leads to fear, and excellence fosters freedomHow to spot perfectionism in educational settings—and in our own parentingDiscernment questions to ask when evaluating learning environmentsWhen we shift from demanding perfection to encouraging growth, our children are free to risk, fail, learn, and thrive. This final trait ties the whole model together—because no education is truly life-giving if it’s built on pressure instead of grace.🎧 Listen now and ask: Am I building an environment that celebrates effort—or demands performance?🔗 Explore more at legacyparenting.net
Transcribe →52. Not Just What to Think—How to Think: Teaching Through Principles That Last
Mar 900:06:04Tap to summarize“A life-giving, transformative education doesn’t ask, ‘How much can my child memorize?’ It asks, ‘What kind of thinker—and person—will my child become?’”In this episode of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we explore Trait #8: Teaching Through Principles and Leading Ideas—a method that prioritizes lasting transformation over short-term retention.While facts and content have their place, they’re not enough to shape the heart and mind of a child.This episode unpacks how teaching through guiding principles and central ideas leads to wisdom, discernment, and deeply rooted understanding.You’ll learn:The difference between facts, principles, and leading ideasWhy disconnected facts are easily forgotten—but truth-centered ideas endureHow biblical principles shape not just content, but the way children learnWhat kind of questions to ask when evaluating curriculum or teaching modelsThis trait helps shift the focus from busywork to intentional, anchored learning that prepares children to reason, reflect, and live faithfully in a world full of noise.🎧 Listen now and ask: Am I raising a child who can recall facts, or one who can reason from truth?🔗 Explore more at legacyparenting.net
Transcribe →51. Learning That Connects: Restoring Wholeness in a Fragmented World
Mar 200:05:50Tap to summarize“Life is not lived in compartments—and education shouldn’t be either.”In this episode of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we explore Trait #7: Integrated and Relational Learning—a trait that brings coherence, purpose, and biblical perspective to every subject a child studies.Far too often, students are taught isolated facts in disconnected subjects.But when we reconnect those pieces—literature with history, science with worldview, art with meaning—students begin to see God’s world as it truly is: whole, purposeful, and deeply interconnected.Inside this episode:What integrated learning really means (and what it doesn’t)How connecting subjects enhances memory, meaning, and spiritual formationThe relational nature of every subject—both to God and to the learnerHow to evaluate whether a program fosters understanding or just informationIntegrated education helps students move from memorizing content to making connections. It forms thinkers who understand both truth and context—and ultimately, helps children see how their learning fits into God’s greater story.🎧 Listen now and ask: Does your child’s education reflect God’s design for a connected world?🔗 Visit legacyparenting.net for more.
Transcribe →50. From Compliance to Conviction: Raising Children Who Choose What’s Right
Feb 2300:06:03Tap to summarize“Education that focuses only on behavior produces compliance—not conviction.”In this episode of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we explore Trait #6: An Emphasis on Character and Conscience—a trait that distinguishes true discipleship from mere classroom management.When discipline becomes disconnected from God’s character, it defaults to control or fear. But when it’s rooted in love, consistency, and truth, it forms children into people who walk with wisdom—even when no one is watching.This episode invites parents to:Move beyond behavior management to heart-level discipleshipUnderstand the biblical link between discipline and formationEquip children to reason from biblical principles instead of reacting from emotionsAsk vital discernment questions about any educational environmentA life-giving education doesn’t just produce well-behaved students. It raises grounded, discerning, and responsible image-bearers who know God, trust His Word, and choose integrity.🎧 Listen and consider: Are you raising children who obey because they fear consequences—or because they understand God’s heart?🔗 Learn more and explore discipleship resources at legacyparenting.net
Transcribe →49. Wonder Isn’t Extra: Why Beauty and Creativity Are Central to Formation
Feb 1600:06:10Tap to summarize"A life-giving, transformative education doesn’t just prepare children to do—it teaches them to see.”In this episode of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we explore Trait #5: The Value of Beauty, Creativity, and Wonder—an element often neglected in modern education but essential to forming the heart and soul of a child.We dive into why children are born hungry for wonder—and how beauty, imagination, and the arts are not distractions, but vital to how kids learn, grow, and experience God.You’ll hear biblical foundations for beauty, practical discernment questions for parents, and a powerful reminder that creativity isn’t optional—it’s formational.Inside this episode:Why beauty and wonder awaken the soul to learnHow to discern if an environment honors creativity or crowds it outThe role of parents in modeling a life that delights in what is beautifulThis episode will leave you asking: Does my child’s learning environment keep their heart awake to wonder, or slowly dim it with noise and busyness?🎧 Tune in—and explore how true beauty can point to truth.🔗 Visit legacyparenting.net for more resources. #LegacyParenting
Transcribe →48. When Teaching Becomes Discipleship: Why Curriculum Alone Is Never Enough
Feb 900:07:22Tap to summarize“No education is ever more alive than the people delivering it.”In this episode of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, we explore Trait #4: Living Textbooks — Teachers and Curriculum That Breathe Life.Education isn’t just about content.It’s about who delivers it.Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, a classroom teacher, or someone choosing curriculum for your child, this episode challenges you to ask: Are the adults in your child’s life breathing life into their learning?We dive into:Why teachers matter more than textbooksHow curriculum can be living or lifelessWhat it means for parents to be “living textbooks” themselvesHow to discern whether a learning environment is transformative or transactionalReal education happens through relationship. And every adult—teacher, mentor, or parent—has the opportunity to inspire, model, and awaken a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.🎧 Listen now and consider: Who are the living textbooks in your child’s life?🔗 Visit legacyparenting.net to learn more.
Transcribe →47. When the Bible Becomes the Framework: How Truth Transforms Education
Feb 200:06:59Tap to summarize“If Scripture truly equips us for every good work, then it must also equip us for the work of education.”Episode 3: Biblical Foundation and IntegrationIn Episode 3 of The Nine Traits of a Life-Giving, Transformative Educational Model, Lori Lane unpacks Trait #3: Biblical Foundation and Integration—the essential framework that anchors every other educational decision.So often, Christian education stops at surface-level gestures: a verse, a prayer, or a devotional.But true biblical integration runs deeper. It’s not an add-on—it’s the lens through which every subject, every truth, and every lesson is viewed.This episode will help you move from confusion to conviction in your educational choices by showing how God’s Word provides both the starting point and the structure for deep, lasting formation.Key Takeaways: The difference between integrating Scripture and simply decorating with itWhy education must begin with God’s Word—not just include itHow worldview impacts what and how your child learnsWhat it means to teach absolute truth in a world of shifting valuesDiscernment questions every Christian parent should ask about their child’s education
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