The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young

Is Comfort Quietly Killing Your Faith?

Are Christian families being shaped more by comfort than by Christ?

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel Podcast, we challenge Christian moms to examine how subtle worldliness has crept into our homes, our priorities, and even our discipleship.

Worldliness isn’t just scandalous sin. It often shows up as comfort, convenience, and the quiet pursuit of personal peace and affluence.

Drawing from Scripture and R.C. Sproul Jr.’s "When You Rise Up," this conversation calls us back to faith, sacrifice, and a kingdom-centered vision for motherhood and family life. Our children are not distractions from the mission. They are entrusted opportunities to build something eternal. If you’ve ever felt the tension between cultural comfort and biblical obedience, this episode will encourage you to walk forward in courage, clarity, and hope.

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Disciple Them or the World Will

Our kids are always being discipled.

The only question is by whom.

God never assigned the primary responsibility for raising children in the faith to the state, the school system, or even the church. Scripture places that sacred calling squarely on the shoulders of parents. Pastors, youth ministries, and Christian schools can support and strengthen families — but they can never replace the daily, ordinary, faithful discipleship that happens at home.

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we talk about: • What Scripture actually says about who is responsible for discipleship • Why outsourcing spiritual formation is so tempting (and so dangerous) • How everyday moments shape your child’s worldview more than weekly programs • What faithful, imperfect, at-home discipleship really looks like

This is not about perfection. It’s about presence, obedience, and faithfulness to what God has clearly entrusted to us.

Parents, this is holy ground. And God has not left you without help — but He has made it clear whose hands the work belongs in.

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A Biblical Worldview, One Conversation at a Time

In a world full of noise, opinions, and constant influence, our children are always learning how to see the world. The question isn’t if they’re being discipled — it’s by whom and by what.

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we talk about how a biblical worldview isn’t built in one big lecture or a perfect family devotion, but one faithful conversation at a time. At the kitchen table. In the car. In the middle of conflict. In moments when Scripture meets real life.

True discipleship is slow. It’s ordinary. And it is shaped by presence, patience, and parents who are willing to speak truth with love — and keep showing up day after day.

We’ll talk about: • Why everyday conversations matter more than we think • How ordinary faithfulness shapes eternal hearts • What it looks like to apply Scripture in real moments • Why presence is one of the greatest tools God gives parents

This isn’t about perfect parenting. It’s about faithful obedience. And trusting that God uses small, unseen moments to do deep, lasting work in our children. 🤍 Thanks for being here and walking this road of discipleship with us.

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Homeschooling Isn't the Gospel | A Biblical Perspective on Education & Discipleship

Homeschooling can be a beautiful gift—but it was never meant to be a savior.

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, Christy and Heather talk honestly about the danger of turning homeschooling into an idol. While homeschooling offers unique opportunities for discipleship, it cannot regenerate hearts or guarantee faithfulness in our children. Only Christ can do that.

This conversation is not about shaming parents or elevating one schooling choice over another. It’s about keeping the gospel central, loving the body of Christ well, and resisting the temptation to place eternal weight on educational models.

Whether you homeschool, send your kids to public school, private school, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to humility, grace, and deeper trust in Jesus.

📖 Scriptures referenced include Deuteronomy 6, Psalm 127, Ezekiel 36, Romans 14, and Romans 1.

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No One Tells You This About Raising a Large Family

No one really tells you what it’s like to raise a large family.

They talk about the joy.

They talk about the blessings.

They talk about how “fast it goes.”

But there’s a weight no one prepares you for.

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we share honestly about the hardest parts of raising a large family that rarely get named — the emotional, spiritual, and physical cost that comes with daily obedience, sacrifice, and love. This isn’t a complaint. And it isn’t regret. It’s an honest conversation about the hidden challenges of raising many children in a culture that doesn’t understand it — and how God meets us right in the middle of the hard.

If you’re a mom raising a large family, considering one, or simply trying to be faithful in a demanding season, this episode is for you.

💛 In this episode, we talk about: • The unseen weight of motherhood • Why obedience often feels heavier than expected • The tension between calling and exhaustion • The quiet sacrifices no one applauds • How grace sustains us when strength runs out

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Raising Resilient Kids: Overcoming Fear

Fear is something many of our children carry quietly—and if we’re honest, it’s something many parents feel unsure how to address.

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, Christy and Heather talk about how to parent a fearful child without feeding the fear. This isn’t about dismissing emotions or rushing kids past what they’re feeling. It’s about pouring the Word of God over our children, speaking truth into fearful moments, and helping them learn to trust the Lord when their hearts feel overwhelmed. Scripture reminds us that fear is not ultimate, and it does not have the final word.

As parents, we are called to gently guide our children toward courage that is rooted not in self-confidence, but in confidence in Christ.

In this conversation, we talk about:

*Why fear should be acknowledged but not centered

*How God’s Word anchors a child’s heart in anxious moments

*What it looks like to speak truth instead of amplifying fear

*Helping children grow bold—not because they are strong, but because God is faithful If you’re parenting a child who struggles with fear, anxiety, or worry, this episode is meant to encourage you, ground you in Scripture, and remind you that the Lord is at work—both in your child’s heart and in yours.

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How To Disciple A Child That Lies

Every parent faces it at some point.

The small lie. The half-truth. The denial when the evidence is right in front of you.

Lying in children is not surprising—and Scripture helps us understand why. The Bible is clear that we are all bent toward sin from birth, and dishonesty is one of the earliest ways that brokenness shows itself. This does not mean your child is unusually bad, nor does it automatically mean you’ve failed as a parent. It means your child is human.

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we talk about how to disciple a child who lies with clarity, truth, and hope. Not by minimizing sin or excusing it, but by understanding what lies reveal about the heart and how the gospel speaks to it. This conversation goes beyond behavior management and punishment. It’s about forming the conscience, addressing the fear and pride beneath dishonesty, and teaching children what it means to walk in the light.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why children lie and what Scripture says about it

• How lying reveals a deeper heart issue

• How to respond without crushing your child

• The difference between discipline and discipleship

• How the gospel invites truth, repentance, and restoration

If you want to raise a child who loves truth—not just one who avoids getting caught—this episode is for you. The Gritty Gospel exists to help parents disciple their children faithfully in a fallen world, trusting that lasting change comes not through control or fear, but through Christ who is the Truth.

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How to Parent an Entitled Child (Before It Gets Worse)

Every parent sees it eventually.

The demands. The expectations. The quiet belief that the world exists to serve them.

But entitlement in children is not simply the result of bad parenting, weak boundaries, or cultural pressure. Scripture tells us something deeper and more honest: our children are born with hearts bent inward, just like us.

In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we talk about how entitlement is not merely a behavior problem, but a heart and discipleship issue. One that begins early, forms quietly, and—if left unaddressed—can harden into character. This conversation is not about shaming parents or offering quick fixes. It’s about seeing our children clearly, taking sin seriously, and parenting with gospel-centered wisdom before entitlement takes root.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why entitlement is present from birth

• The difference between grace and indulgence

• Why behavior management alone is not enough

• How the gospel shapes gratitude, humility, and joy

• What faithful parenting looks like when the heart is the issue

If you’re a parent who wants to disciple your child’s heart—not just manage their behavior—this episode is for you. The Gritty Gospel exists to help parents raise children with clarity, courage, and hope in a broken world, trusting that real change comes not through control, but through Christ.

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