Formation, Not Just Information: Raising a Flourishing Family | 16/8/26

What does it look like to raise a flourishing family in a world with no absolutes? In this message from Ephesians 6:1-4, Pastor Mark unpacks Paul's household code for children and fathers — exploring the weight of the words "obey" and "honor," and why Paul addressing children directly was radical in a Roman world where kids, especially daughters, were often discarded. Drawing on the Greek concept of paideia (formation, not just information), Mark challenges parents to lead not just by instruction but by example — admitting failure, saying sorry, and setting family rhythms of rest, play, prayer, and church. With stories of foster families, a special-needs mum finally made welcome, and the early church known as "the people of the Dung Heap" for rescuing abandoned children, this episode casts a vision bigger than parenting tips: healthy, God-loving homes as the church's evangelistic strategy for the next generation. A moving, practical message on discipline, discipleship, and community for parents, kids, and anyone who cares about family, faith, and legacy. flbc.org.au