Marriage and Parenting as Discipleship (Marriage as a Mission) Pt 2 - 337

Send Questions or comments here! We'll respond back in future episodes.Somebody is discipling our children every single day, and it might be a screen. Algorithms, social media, and entertainment are shaping what kids believe about identity, truth, and purpose, often louder than a parent’s voice. We want to bring that problem to light, not to shame anyone, but to remind you of your calling: God did not accidentally place your children in your home. He entrusted them to you on purpose. We dig into the real cost of distraction, including how rising screen time affects family communication, anxiety, and spiritual formation. Then we lay out a practical, Bible-based approach to Christian parenting and family discipleship at home: your kids belong to God first (Psalm 127:3), discipleship happens in everyday moments (Deuteronomy 6:6–7), and seeds planted early can grow later (Proverbs 22:6). We also get personal about discipline, repentance, and why rules without relationship can drive rebellion, while love and truth together form lasting faith (Ephesians 6:4). Prayer is not an optional extra, it is how we admit we cannot out-discipline the culture on willpower alone. Then we connect parenting to the thing many couples forget: marriage is the foundation kids stand on. We talk about unity as messy, real-life alignment and why Scripture ties marital oneness to raising “godly offspring” (Malachi 2:15). When kids watch a husband and wife forgive, communicate, and cling to Christ under pressure, they see a living picture of the gospel that no program can replace. If you want your home to speak louder than the algorithm, press play, share this with a parent you love, and subscribe so you do not miss the next conversation. After you listen, will you leave a review and tell us the boundary you need to set this week?Want to purchase the book and study guide for this series? Check the link here:Currently available on Amazon at the links below:Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle: http://bit.ly/4nMs7kP6-Session Study Guide: http://bit.ly/4nac67e (Amazon Exclusive)You can also get this anywhere you get your books online and at www.marriagelifeandmore.com.Support the showContact us at Marriage Life and More and Connecting the Gap MinistriesWebsite: https://www.marriagelifeandmore.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ctgaponlineX and Instagram: @ctgaponlineYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connectingthegapRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1351356Email us at [email protected] direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Zg2rss7gRtCfzCggGVYl9Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connecting-the-gap-podcast/id1586240413Connecting the Gap does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embedded in the episodes sourced from third parties.Thanks for listening, and please subscribe!Sky High Broadcasting Corp.