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Raising Them Up

by Generations Media Network · English · Kids & Family

Generations Media Network presents Raising Them Up: A Christian Parenting Q&A. Hosted by Israel & Brook Wayne. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at RaisingThemUp.com

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 32 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 32 minNew

65 - Should Daughters Stay At Home Until Marriage?

In this episode, Israel and Brook respond to the Botkin sisters' apology video about their book So Much More. Does the Bible require a young woman to live under her father's authority until she marries? Is an adult daughter obligated to obey her parents forever? What does 1 Corinthians 7 say about the unmarried woman's freedom to serve the Lord? Israel and Brook address this controversial topic on today's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week...

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S2 · E32 · 6 Oct 2026 · 32 min
64 - Adult Children Who Won't Leave, Clashing Homeschool Styles, and Parenting with an Unbelieving Partner
When is it time to ask a grown child to move out, and how do you do it without pushing them away? How do you and your spouse blend two very different homeschool styles into one that works for your family? And what does biblical wisdom say to a mom raising her son with a father who doesn't share her faith? Israel and Brook work through all three on today's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting...
S2 · E31 · 29 Sep 2026 · 32 min
63 - Moody Teens, a Reluctant Homeschool Dad, and AI in the Home
Why does your once-easygoing teenager turn moody and short-tempered the moment life slows down? What do you do when your husband says he supports homeschooling but you can tell his heart isn't in it? And is it sinful or un-Christlike for a Christian family to use AI? Israel and Brook tackle these three questions on today's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, ...
S2 · E30 · 22 Sep 2026 · 29 min
62 - Breaking an iPad Addiction, Coed Sleepovers, and Bedtime Battles
Cold turkey or a slow taper—what's the wisest way to break a 14-year-old's screen addiction? Is it ever okay for a 19-year-old to stay overnight with a coed friend group? And why won't bedtime ever go smoothly with young kids in the house? Israel and Brook answer all three on today's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From sc...
S2 · E29 · 15 Sep 2026 · 32 min
61 - Biblical Worldview in Every Subject,Selective Forgetfulness, & Cohabiting Kids' Weddings
Is a math textbook really neutral, or does every subject teach a worldview? What do you do when your tween "forgets" chores but never forgets anything he actually wants to do? And should you attend a child's wedding when you can't in good conscience support the marriage? Israel and Brook Wayne tackle these three questions in today's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblica...
S2 · E28 · 8 Sep 2026 · 32 min
60 - When Homeschool Feels Lonely, When Curriculum Isn't Working, and Spanking Without a Spoon
What do you do when your only child longs for constant socialization? How do you know when a curriculum has stopped working, for you or for your child? And how do you discipline consistently when you're out and about without your usual tools? Israel and Brook answer these questions on this week's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope....
S2 · E27 · 1 Sep 2026 · 31 min
59 - Constant Negotiating, Kids Who Want Public School, and Cultivating Gratitude
How do you stop your eight-year-old negotiating over everything from chores to bedtime? What should you do when your child begs to leave homeschooling for public school? And how can a family cultivate real gratitude in the middle of hardship? Israel and Brook tackle three common parenting struggles with biblical wisdom. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, an...
S2 · E26 · 25 Aug 2026 · 32 min
58 - Vacation Bible School, Kitchen Chore Rotations, Navigating Mixed-Values Friendships
Should you send your kids to Vacation Bible School? What if it is hosted by a friend's church? How do you structure kitchen chores so they build responsibility instead of chaos and complaining? And where's the line between loving your neighbor and protecting your children from bad influences, even within your own church community? Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, p...
S2 · E25 · 18 Aug 2026 · 32 min
57 - Homeschooling Through Chronic Illness and Choosing Curriculum That Actually Works
What do you prioritize when chronic illness leaves you with little energy left for homeschool, and what's okay to let slide for a season? And with so many curriculum options on the market, how do you know if the one you're using is actually working? Israel and Brook Wayne answer these two listener questions with biblical wisdom and practical direction. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions w...
S2 · E24 · 11 Aug 2026 · 31 min
56 - Toddler Bedtime Battles, Dating Outside the Faith, and Motivating Reluctant Learners
What do you do with a toddler who fights bedtime every night? Should parents step in when an adult son is dating a nonbeliever? And how do you get an unmotivated teen to actually want to learn? Israel and Brook Wayne answer these three listener questions on this episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling confli...
S2 · E23 · 3 Aug 2026 · 32 min
55 - Dads Stepping In With Pre-Teen Sons and Moving Your Reader Beyond Phonics
What happens when a homeschooling mom finds her pre-teen son starting to resist her authority? Should dad get involved? And how do you help a five-year-old make the leap from sounding out letters to actually reading books? Israel and Brook tackle these questions on this week's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and...
S2 · E22 · 28 Jul 2026 · 32 min
54 - Civil Disobedience, Imaginary Friends, and Leading a Reluctant Husband
What do you do when the law itself stands against biblical parenting? How much imaginative play is too much for a child who lives in a world of talking animals? And how can a wife encourage a reluctant husband to step into biblical leadership? Israel and Brook Wayne tackle these three questions this week. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. ...
S2 · E21 · 21 Jul 2026 · 32 min
53 - Homeschool Burnout, Reluctant Writers, and Teen Curfews
What do you do when homeschooling feels overwhelming and joyless? How can you inspire a child who has no interest in writing? And when your teenager keeps blowing past curfew, do you hold the line or ease up? Israel and Brook tackle these questions on today's podcast. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibli...
S2 · E20 · 14 Jul 2026 · 31 min
52 - Who Handles the Money, a 3-Year-Old's Rage, and Kids Outside During School Hours
Who should handle the finances in a Christian marriage—and what do you do when a husband uses biblical submission to justify overspending? What do you say to a three-year-old who declares she hates her sister and wants nothing to do with Jesus? And is it a bad testimony to let your homeschool kids play outside before 3 p.m.? Israel and Brook tackle each of these listener questions with biblical wisdom and practical direction. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it ou...
S2 · E19 · 7 Jul 2026 · 32 min
51 - Kicking Kids Out at 18, Chronic Lateness, and Mormon Curriculum in Christian Homes
Is it wrong to let your child continue living in your home past the age of 18? How do you avoid being late to every single event when you have many children and things are always going wrong? Finally, are all Mormon resources bad? Tune in to hear Israel and Brook answer these three questions on this episode of Raising Them Up. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical h...
S2 · E18 · 30 Jun 2026 · 31 min
50 - Secret Netflix, Foster Children, and a Husband Who Picks Fights
What do you do if your 17-year-old daughter opens a secret Netflix account? Or if your newly adopted foster teen's heart seems unreachable? Finally, how should a wife navigate a husband who provokes her son to anger and shows no fruit of faith? Listen to Israel and Brook answer these three questions. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From...
S2 · E17 · 23 Jun 2026 · 31 min
49 - Navigating Church as the Homeschool Family, & Setting Financial Boundaries with a Working Teen
What do you do when your family feels like the odd ones out at church? Or when you have different convictions than the other parents at the church? How do you teach a 17-year-old daughter to be financially responsible when she gets her first job? Tune in to listen to Israel and Brook address these questions on this week's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practi...
S2 · E16 · 16 Jun 2026 · 32 min
48 - Single Parenting a Rebellious Teen Son, and Marrying Someone With a Pornography Past
A single mom asks how to address her son's growing resistance to household responsibilities, and another parent wonders how to handle a daughter's suitor who has been honest about a pornography struggle. Israel and Brook offer biblical wisdom, drawing on Israel's own experience growing up without a father, and point listeners toward trusted counseling resources. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting q...
S2 · E15 · 9 Jun 2026 · 30 min
47 - Barrenness, Wolves in the Co-op, and State Homeschool Organizations
What do you do when God doesn't open the womb, and you don't know why? Israel and Brook bring biblical wisdom and pastoral honesty to the pain of infertility. Then they turn to a question about a progressive family causing division in a Christian homeschool co-op, as well as advice for joining a state homeschool organization. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical he...
S2 · E14 · 2 Jun 2026 · 31 min
46 - Choosing Companions Wisely, What Age to Stop Spanking Boys, and Should Christians Reform Public Schools?
Who should be the primary influencers on your children? At what age does spanking boys start to become counter-productive? And is it worth it for Christians to seek to reform the public school system by attending school board meetings and other events? Listen to Israel and Brook answer these three questions this week. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help...
S2 · E14 · 26 May 2026 · 32 min
45 - Defining a Biblical Marriage, and What to Do With Boys After School
What does the Bible actually say constitutes a marriage - and how should parents respond when their adult daughter is living with her boyfriend and claiming they consider themselves already married? And once homeschool wraps up for the day, how do you keep boys ages 8–13 productively engaged without handing them a screen? Israel and Brook tackle these two listener questions with biblical wisdom and practical direction. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each...
S2 · E13 · 19 May 2026 · 32 min
44 - Is Homeschooling a Calling, When Kids Ask "Why," and Getting to Know the Waynes!
Is homeschooling a calling for every parent? What do you do when your seven-year-old responds to every instruction with "why?" Israel and Brook share practical wisdom on training young children toward first-time obedience. Plus, get to know Israel and Brook a little better as they share about their family and background! Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical h...
S2 · E12 · 12 May 2026 · 31 min
43 - Teen Romance, Angry Children, and Disrespectful Sons
What should parents do when a teenage boy wants to pursue a relationship? What do you do with a child whose anger lasts for hours? And how do you address a son who justifies his disrespect by pointing to his father? Israel and Brook answer real listener questions with practical, Bible-based guidance for parents navigating these challenging seasons. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with ...
S2 · E12 · 5 May 2026 · 29 min
42 - Boys and War Interest, Managing Homeschool Disruptions, and Pride in a 12-Year-Old
How should parents think biblically about a son’s fascination with war and battle? What can a homeschooling mom do when discipline moments derail the entire school day? And how do you address pride and selfish patterns in a 12-year-old boy? Israel and Brook offer practical, Scripture-rooted guidance for each of these challenges. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical...
S2 · E11 · 28 Apr 2026 · 31 min
41 - Unrealistic Sports Dreams, Talking to Kids About Homosexuality, and Homeschool Doubt
What do you do when your teen is set on an unrealistic sports career? When should you begin talking to your children about homosexuality—and how do you do it biblically? And what if other parents’ choices leave you doubting your ability to homeschool? Israel and Brook work through each of these questions with a focus on wisdom, conviction, and faithfulness in the home. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life pare...
S2 · E10 · 21 Apr 2026 · 32 min
40 - Kitchen Chores for Kids, When to Teach Apologetics, and Burnout for Moms
What’s the best way to organize kitchen cleanup with multiple children? Should apologetics training start earlier than we think? And how can weary moms stay faithful when the work never seems to end? Tune in to hear Israel and Brook answer these three questions. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling conflict to dis...
S2 · E9 · 14 Apr 2026 · 31 min
39 - Overwhelmed with Eight Kids, How Much Should Moms Serve at Church, and Teen Crushes
What do you do when you have eight children, squabbles are erupting everywhere, and you're already mentally exhausted? How much should a homeschooling mom with young children — including one with autism — be serving at church before it becomes too much? And how do you help your teenager navigate a crush on someone when you believe romance should wait until marriage? Listen to Israel and Brook tackle these three listener questions. Generations.org
S2 · E8 · 7 Apr 2026 · 32 min
38 - Family Pushback on Parenting Choices, Biblical Finances for Kids, and Charging Adult Children Rent
What do you do when your own family accuses you of sinning for your parenting decisions? How can you cultivate a heart of generosity in a child who is becoming consumed by money? And how much should you charge an adult child who is living at home? Tune in to hear Israel and Brook address these three questions. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel ...
S2 · E7 · 31 Mar 2026 · 31 min
37 - Slow vs. Fast Learners, Modesty at Family Reunions, and Children Who Steal
What do you do when one child blazes through schoolwork while another takes three times as long? How do you prepare young children for immodesty they'll encounter at a family reunion without making them judgmental? And what does the Bible say about how to handle a child who steals (more than once)? Israel and Brook tackle these three listener questions with practical wisdom and biblical direction. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising T...
S2 · E6 · 24 Mar 2026 · 32 min
36 - Passive Husbands, Strong-Willed Preschoolers & Digital Dangers at School
What do you do when your husband refuses to lead spiritually, your preschooler's tantrums are derailing your homeschool day, and your second grader is being exposed to inappropriate content on school tablets? Tune in to hear Israel and Brook address these three questions. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. From screen time and sibling confl...

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Generations Media Network presents Raising Them Up: A Christian Parenting Q&A. Hosted by Israel & Brook Wayne. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at RaisingThemUp.com

Raising Them Up is a English kids & family podcast from Generations Media Network. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Generations Media Network
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 32 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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