Parenting Seminar 2026 - "Biblical Dynamics of Family: Boundaries and Behavior" by Glenn Hitchcock

August 22, 2026 - Saturday AM Third Session In this seminar recorded at Cumberland Trace, Brother Glenn (joined by his wife, Mercedes) teaches a practical, scripture-centered approach to family life, and Brother Hiram closes in prayer. The talk examines four common "robbers" of joy—circumstances, people, materialism, and worry—and anchors every solution in passages from Philippians and other biblical texts. Using Philippians as a roadmap, Glenn outlines how to overcome each menace: circumstances through a single focus or singleness of mind (Philippians 1); relational attacks through a submissive, Christlike mind (Philippians 2); materialism and greed through a spiritual perspective that counts earthly things as rubbish (Philippians 3); and worry through a secure mind, thinking on what is honest, pure, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4). Glenn draws the conversation to family life, defining boundaries as the clear line where one person’s responsibility ends and another’s begins. He emphasizes the Bible as the family guidebook, urging parents to teach God’s parameters clearly and consistently so children can distinguish God’s standards from worldly values. Much of the session focuses on parental responsibility: parents are the primary disciple-makers, not church programs or camps. Glenn stresses truthful communication, loving restraint, and proper discipline (distinct from abuse) so children learn consequences, self-discipline, and discernment. Key passages referenced include Deuteronomy 6 and Ephesians 6. Scriptural modeling and transformation are presented as a slow, faith-driven process—imitating Christ in daily life, holding the image of Jesus in the heart, and pursuing heavenly approval rather than earthly praise. He warns against feigning perfection, treating children as “trophy” possessions, or outsourcing core spiritual duties. The talk closes with five practical takeaways for parents: embrace the role of disciple-maker; model Christlike patterns; set kingdom-first priorities; depend on God’s providence; and prepare children for eternity. Hiram leads a closing prayer, and the hosts make announcements about follow-up sessions and Bible classes. This episode offers pastors, parents, and caregivers clear biblical instruction, practical examples, and compassionate admonition for raising spiritually grounded children and keeping family life centered on Christ.   Duration 52:06