EP 167 | How to Raise Kingdom Citizens in a World Built to Distract Them

Malcolm Hawkins was ten years old when he prayed Solomon's prayer for wisdom. What followed wasn't a straight path to ministry but years of wrestling, wandering, and eventually homelessness. The hunger was there. The questions were real. But discipleship? That was missing. Now a father, author, and minister leading a discipleship-centered work in Orlando, Malcolm is building what he couldn't find: a comprehensive pathway for parents to disciple their children at home. Not through programs. Not through outsourcing faith to the church. Through presence, story, and the person of the Holy Spirit. His work with Hawkins House Christian Family Development is helping families understand that heaven isn't a faraway escape plan. It's a country with citizenship, culture, language, and law—and your kids should know what that means. This conversation goes beyond parenting tips. It's about identity, sonship, and what happens when you stop waiting for someone else to steward the next generation. Key Timestamps [00:03:12] Malcolm Hawkins and the question of discipleship at home   [00:08:23] The gap between church life and home life   [00:14:56] The Voice of the Wind: introducing children to the Holy Spirit   [00:26:45] Understanding heaven as a real country with real citizenship   About Malcolm Hawkins Since the age of ten, Malcolm Hawkins has been chasing truth through story—shaped by triumph and trial, joy and loss, yet always anchored by a singular desire: that the glory of God would be seen and known. From music to authorship, his work carries quiet reverence and deep attentiveness to God's unfolding kingdom. Alongside his wife, Tiarah, he has served in ministry for over five years and now leads a discipleship-centered work in the Greater Orlando area. An author, speaker, filmmaker, and minister of the gospel, Malcolm offers storytelling as an act of worship, inviting families into a journey that stirs the soul, awakens hope, and leads straight to the heart of God. Website: https://hawkinshousecfd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawkinshousecfd Join the Christian Parents Academy on Facebook to connect with a community of parents passionate about gospel-centered discipleship at home. Powered by Hawkins House Christian Family Development, this cohort will walk you through practical pathways to establish a vibrant culture of faith in your family. Facebook Group: Christian Parents Academy https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DACzSGxdf/ New Releases:  - God's Country: The City Light – A guide to the six tenants of the Kingdom of God  - The Advocate – A mystery/thriller allegory of the passion of Christ (released January 15th) Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices