The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young

Tech & Our Kids in a Post-Christian Culture

We have an incredible opportunity to shape a generation. Let's get a good hold on what's going on in our post-Christian culture so that we can better equip ourselves and our children to reach this generation! Gen Z has been raised by smartphones and has an abundance of information - both false and true - at their fingertips, and we need to teach them to be shrewd and discerning!

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"Bite-Size Apologetics" | Should You Teach Your Children Apologetics?

Hello friends! Welcome to "Bite-Size Apologetics!"

In our post-Christian culture, we must equip our kids to examine the evidence for truth, the evidence for the trustworthiness of the Bible and the evidence for Jesus.

Let us equip ourselves and our children to better understand the issues at stake, the common arguments against Christianity, the prevailing ideologies in the culture, and the evidence supporting the reliability of Scripture so that we can articulate it conversationally.

I am praying the Lord will work mightily in each of us to equip us to better defend our faith and teach our children to do the same.

10 Ideas for Your Homeschool Schedule

It can be challenging figuring out how to create a workable homeschool schedule that serves your family well! Here are 10 ideas for you to marinate on as you craft together a schedule for the year!

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Are You A Slave to the American Dream?

Y'all. In the event you don't know this about me - I'm stubborn. And strong-willed. And driven. And the Lord wrestled with me and softened my heart as He called me out of my career. With a six-figure-salary. The career I'd worked so hard to attain. So much education. Lots of late nights studying.

 

And yet, He said it was time to lay it down for the ministry He set before me in the discipleship of my children.

 

As I struggled to lay down my career, I realized I'd made an idol of my salary, climbing the corporate ladder and the illusion of security my career offered me.

 

I had (and still do have) so much to learn. If this resonates with you, listen in tomorrow to this episode of The Gritty Gospel!

COMING SOON - Bite-Size Apologetics!

I have a new series that will start the second week in January, entitled "Bite-Size Apologetics!"

I'm super pumped about it and we will discuss apologetics one-bite-at-at-time so that it is digestible and understandable - even for kids! I'm hoping that parents and children alike will grow in their logic and critical thinking skills, and learn how to examine the evidence for the trustworthiness of Scripture and the evidence for Christ!

Come along with me and let's become more equipped together to provide a reason for the hope that we have (1 Peter 3:15). 

The 11th Day of Christmas: Discipleship Requires Sacrifice

Be encouraged! When you aim to give of your time, love and resources to pour into others - you necessarily sacrifice! But it's totally worth it. And just what we, as believers, are called to do! Be encouraged that the blood, sweat and tears you pour into your children and those the Lord has placed in your path is an offering to the Lord!

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The 1st Day of Christmas: Parenting is a Spiritual Battle

We serve an INCREDIBLE God who calms turbulent seas, turns water into wine and confuses armies!

This is our God.

So, do not be faint of heart when you are weary! Keep your head down, stay in the word of God and petition Him for your needs. Then trust Him to care for you!

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The 2nd Day of Christmas: Wield Prayer as a Weapon

Paul tells us in Ephesians that we need to pray at all times in the Spirit. Prayer is such a powerful weapon the Lord gives us to strengthen us and give us wisdom as we battle an unseen enemy - even in our parenting!! Be encouraged as we discuss going to bat for our kids in prayer!

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