Raising Godly Children | Biblical Truths About Teaching Kids

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he unpacks Proverbs 22:6—showing why this verse is wisdom literature, not an ironclad promise; how “train up” means patient, discipleship-style parenting rather than rules-only discipline; and how the verse brings both comfort and challenge to moms and dads wrestling with prodigal children. Listen for practical encouragement to keep modeling faith, to release guilt, and to point your kids toward God with grace. Listen now and subscribe for daily encouragement. 4 R actions to apply this episode: Read — Read Proverbs 22:6 and the surrounding proverbs to see the wisdom genre and patterns of instruction. Reflect — Ask: In what ways am I modeling faith daily? Where have I confused rules with training? Respond — Take one concrete step this week: a 10-minute daily devotion modeled for your child, a simple conversation about faith, or a prayer commitment for your family. Reveal — Share this episode or one truth from it with another parent; demonstrate the gospel through patient, consistent love and invitation. Keywords: Proverbs 22:6, train up a child, Christian parenting, wisdom literature, prodigal child, parenting and faith, spiritual formation, discipleship, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, parenting encouragement, biblical wisdom