Welcome back! This week on Locker Room we are kicking off a four week series on parenting. We've got some solid guests lined up each week to tackle a different aspect of parenting.

FIrst up this week, Scott sits down with our guest Tim Aulick to talk about how to raise our children from a Christ-centered perspective. We'll also talk about some of the faulty parenting methods we can easily fall into, and how we can get back on the right track.

Opening Questions

Where are you winning this week?
Last week we asked you, "What is one specific thing you could do this week to intentionally strengthen your marriage?" How were you able to do that this week?
What's something your kids have made fun of you for lately?

Discussion Questions

Four different pitfalls parents slip into…

Identity-bearing parents
Worshiping our kids
Controlling or vicarious parents
Legalistic parenting

Which of these do you see yourself drifting toward the most right now? What are some things that bring that out?

Why is it so important to lead from your own walk with Jesus?

What are some practical ways you are (or could be) reminding your kids of their identity in Christ?

"A parent's example is either a stepping stone towards Jesus or a stumbling block away from Him."

In what ways are you currently being a stepping stone?
Where might you unintentionally be a stumbling block?

Tim talks about the mistake of reacting too quickly.

When are you most likely to react quickly instead of respond thoughtfully?
What would it look like to pause and handle those moments differently?

"God isn't after rule followers. He is after transformed hearts."

Where do you find yourself focusing more on behavior than heart in your parenting?
How can you shift that this week?

What does it practically look like to raise kids who love God, love people, and are prepared to leave home well?

Which of those three is hardest for you right now?

Our values should dictate culture. What values do you hold in your household and how has that impacted the culture of your home?

Are those values intentional or just happening by default?

What is one specific step you can take this week to be more intentional as a Christ-centered parent?

Wrap Up

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