The Hard Truth About Why Kids Leave the Church

Why do so many kids who grow up in the church walk away from the faith? And is there anything Christian parents can actually do about it? There are no guarantees, but too often the church disciples kids’ hearts while neglecting their minds, leaving them unprepared for the challenges waiting for them after they leave home. In this episode, Brett and Erin share how a college philosophy professor nearly dismantled Brett’s faith and lay out a practical three-stage plan for discipling your kids’ minds, from toddlerhood all the way through high school.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1433580756

The New City Catechism: https://newcitycatechism.com/

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