Interview 99: A Mother’s Faith

We are talking to authors from our November/December FrontLine magazine, which had the topic “Raising Children to be Adults in an Adolescent World.”Our author this time is Matt Davis, the Chief Executive Officer at Maranatha Baptist University. His article was called, “A Mother’s Faith: The Forge of a Biblical Leader.” He was looking at the passages in the Scriptures that mention Jochebed, mother of Moses, and applying the principles observed to parenting children in our present world.In our conversation, we cover a wide range of topics including the importance of authentic parenting, cultural challenges, and the influence of especially mothers on their children. We talked about the need for godly motives in parenthood, the impact of technology, and the fleeting nature of childhood, while also addressing modern fears sparked by our secular world and its godless worldview.Some of the key points in our discussion were:* Parents are primary actors in their children’s lives but not the main characters.* Jochebed’s counter-cultural influence on Moses highlights the importance of early childhood education.* Godly motives for parenthood include viewing children as blessings.* Authenticity in parenting is crucial for instilling faith in children.* Fear can paralyze parents, preventing them from engaging with the world.* Technology poses challenges but can be managed with accountability.* The fleeting nature of childhood necessitates prioritizing time with children.Our goal in this conversation was to reinforce Biblical ideas you’ve probably already heard about Christian parenting. At times, you will feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting, we want you to rely on God to overcome all those challenges.Before we get to the interview with Matt, let me remind you that his article is available on our substack right away for paying subscribers. We have previews for everyone else. I hope you will join with us and support the ministry of the FBFI by becoming a paying subscriber.Now, for my interview with Matt Davis.The Contents & Editorial for the November/December FrontLine:Raising Children to be Adults in an Adolescent World [FrontLine Nov/Dec 2025] – Proclaim & DefendThe Article:A Mother’s Faith: The Forge of a Biblical Leader Get full access to the Proclaim & Defend Podcast at proclaimdefend.substack.com/subscribe