Why Your Kids Don’t Know the Faith (And the Tool That Fixes It)

Most Christian fathers are failing at the most basic assignment God gave them: training their children in the faith. Your kids don’t know the Ten Commandments. They can’t explain the gospel. They don’t think like Christians. And the problem isn’t the culture. It’s the lack of intentional discipleship in the home. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon and Zach Krueger break down one of the most powerful and forgotten tools in church history: catechism. From , they walk through why Martin Luther wrote the Small Catechism, how it shaped generations of Christians, and how fathers today can use simple, structured teaching to build strong, grounded children. This is not theory. This is a battle plan for raising faithful sons and daughters in a hostile world.   Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – The Problem in Your HomeWhy your children don’t know the faith and why that responsibility falls on you 01:33 – Biblical Mandate for FathersDeuteronomy 6 and the call to train your children diligently 03:04 – Why Luther Wrote the CatechismThe collapse of basic Christian knowledge in the church 05:27 – What Christians Are Failing to Teach TodayThe Ten Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, and Lord’s Prayer 06:14 – What Catechism Actually IsThe early church model of training believers 08:50 – How the Church Lost This PracticeFrom structured discipleship to empty ritual 10:34 – The Reformation ShiftReturning to Scripture and the basics of the faith 16:09 – The Fruit of CatechismHow it shaped Protestant churches and families 17:58 – Doctrine That Actually Forms LivesWhy truth must move from the head to the heart 20:24 – Practical Application for FathersHow to actually start discipling your kids today 23:18 – Why Most Men Overcomplicate ItStop trying to impress. Start being consistent 26:29 – Simple, Repeatable Family WorshipWhy small daily habits beat big inconsistent ones 30:25 – Where to Start Right NowHow to use catechism as your training framework 32:44 – Lutheran vs Reformed DifferencesUnderstanding disagreements without losing the mission 36:10 – Why Doctrine Still MattersHolding convictions without becoming divisive 41:10 – The Cost of Division in Church HistoryLessons from Luther and Zwingli 45:32 – Final Charge to FathersTeach your children. Be consistent. Lead your home   Key Takeaways If your kids don’t know the faith, that’s on you Catechism is a proven tool for generational faithfulness Simple, consistent teaching beats complex systems Fathers must lead discipleship in the home Doctrine is not optional. It builds strong men and families   The King’s Council Men need more than shallow answers and soft leadership. The King’s Council is a gathering for men who want biblical truth, real brotherhood, and strength under the lordship of Christ. Join us June 20 from 5:00–8:00 PM at Sovereign King Church in Jeffersonville, IN. Pastor Michael Clary of Christ the King Church in Fort Thomas, KY will speak on Piety Without Pietism. Food, discussion, and fellowship included. Take your seat at the King’s Council: https://sovereignkingscouncil.com   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. 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