Tuning the Bow

Second Timothy – True Christianity

How do you know if someone is a true Christian? A lot of people claim to be  believers, but their lives seem to go against their claim. In this episode, Tim and Matt discuss how Scripture gives us this answer. If you are doubting your faith or salvation, entrust it to Jesus! Depending on Him is required, so study the Bible and see what else God requires (hint: Romans 10:1-13 is a good place to start). Passage – 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Message us through Buzzsprout here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2064760/open_sms]

Second Timothy – Dealing with Difficulty

Parents make a lot of difficult decisions for the betterment of their children. These choices may not be like by the kids, but certain people should be avoided, certain teachers should not be listened to, and every decision should be compared to sound teaching. In this episode, Matt and Tim continue their trek through 2 Timothy and discuss these things and why encouraging others is so important. If all parents do is focus on the negative, then children will not know what right things to imitate. Encourage those who need to be encouraged, and avoid those who need to be avoided. Passage – 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Message us through Buzzsprout here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2064760/open_sms]

Second Timothy – Gospel Parenting

Parenting comes with challenges that can seem overwhelming. There are times when you can be discouraged and want to give up, but the Gospel gives hope to everyone in any situation. In today's episode, Matt and Tim talk about how the Gospel changes the way parents should view their roles. God gives us the strength and encouragement to continue pressing on. So stop, see that He is in control, and live in the moment knowing that your family is a precious gift! Passage – 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Message us through Buzzsprout here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2064760/open_sms]

Second Timothy – No Longer Children

The differences between adults and children are many, but maturity is not seen in every adult. Some things adults do are very similar to the decisions children make. In this episode, Tim and Matt begin a discussion about the book of 2 Timothy and what it looks like to be a biblical adult. This book is the final letter the Bible has that the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, his child in the faith. It reads like a father's last words to his son, and it is filled with wisdom believers must take to heart. As our hosts walk through this book, pay careful attention to what Paul points out and think about how you can apply this to parenting. Passage – 2 Timothy 2:22-23 Message us through Buzzsprout here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2064760/open_sms]

When the Sky is Falling

If there is one thing that people learn over time is that news stations love to take an incident and report it into the ground. Negative story after negative story keeps people wondering if this really is the end. In this episode, Matt and Tim talk about why people should not buy into the constant crisis narrative and what to do when it actually becomes that. As Christian parents should continue to stay biblical, they must continue to be learners of God's Word so that they may teach it to their children. God wins in the end, so there is no breaking news story that He is unaware of. Passages – Ecclesiastes 1:9-11; Matthew 24:11-14; 2 Timothy 3:13-17 Message us through Buzzsprout here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2064760/open_sms]