I am very excited that this mini book is out. There are many books which advise parents about how to love their children at various stages even to adulthood, but almost nothing advising adult children how to love difficult parents. We have had many counseling situations in which adult […]
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Why Do Some Children Become Prodigals?
Parents of prodigals spend many agonizing hours asking themselves, “Why did my child rebel? Is it because I was a bad parent? Is it because my child got in with the wrong crowd?” Sometimes we may even ask God, “Why don’t you do something to bring my child back?” The problem of wayward children is […]
Book Review of You Never Stop Being a Parent, by Michael Mock
I coauthored You Never Stop Being a Parent with Elyse Fitzpatrick in 2010. The book comes from personal experience and helps those who want to know how to parent adult children. If you want to […]
Hope + Help for Parenting Methods with Jim Newheiser
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews author and IBCD Executive Director Dr. Jim Newheiser about his book, Parenting is More Than a Formula. During the conversation, Jim summarizes common Christian parenting methods and examines the dangers of adopting unbiblical or extra-biblical approaches to child-rearing. Jim also demonstrates how belief in […]
3 Uses of the Law and Implications for Parenting
Reformed theologians have spoken of the three uses of God’s law: 1. The Civil Use: God’s law written on man’s heart (Romans 1-2) through common grace restrains sin and evil in society by means of human government punishing unlawful behavior (stealing, assault, perjury, murder). 2. The Evangelical Use: God’s law functions as a mirror to […]
Caring for the Abused
Victims of abuse suffer greatly and need help. This session will teach you to offer compassionate biblical counsel to a victim of abuse as well as providing practical instruction on how to help the victim gain safety and deal with the abuser in a biblical way.