E37: When Our Kids Mess Up: Parenting with Grace & Truth

E38: Discipling Your Kids This School Year: My Plan & Resources

God gave us the wonderful task of discipling our children to help them know and follow Jesus. It may sound daunting, but it's not. It can be as simple as allowing them to watch us chase hard after Jesus in our own lives. But there does come a time to go deeper. Here are some resources I am using to help my children know their Bibles better this year. XO Katie Episode Summary: In this episode of Faith for Her, Katie Nguyen shares her intentional plan for discipling her children throughout the school year. With a heart to encourage parents that you are your child’s first and most important disciple-maker, Katie walks through the Bible study tools and strategies she’s using with her sixth-grade son and high school senior daughter. From simple daily overviews to deeper covenant studies, she offers practical ideas you can adapt for your own family—whether your kids are little ones singing Bible songs or teens digging into Scripture’s big-picture story. Katie’s approach blends biblical truth, age-appropriate resources, and a reminder that discipleship is an ongoing journey, no matter your child’s age. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * Why you are uniquely called and equipped to disciple your kids * How to choose discipleship resources that fit your child’s age and stage * The Bible handbook overview method for familiarizing kids with Scripture * Special studies Katie is using for her son (ancient history tie-ins) and daughter (covenants of God) * Creative ways to make Scripture memorable—from daily overviews to Bible songs * Encouragement for parents of older teens—why your discipleship role never ends Resources Mentioned: * The Bible Handbook – The Daily Grace Co. * The Open Bible – Thomas Nelson * Amen: The Story of Scripture from Eden to Eternity – The Daily Grace Co. * Faithful: The Covenants of God from Genesis to Revelation – The Daily Grace Co. * Slugs & Bugs Bible Songs Listen & Subscribe: If you’re looking for fresh ideas to make Bible study a natural, daily part of life with your kids, this episode will inspire and equip you. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe so you never miss an episode. More encouragement at www.faithforher.com

E37: When Our Kids Mess Up: Parenting with Grace & Truth

🎧 Episode Overview In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode, Katie shares a real-life parenting moment when her child made a poor choice—and how the Holy Spirit was already at work before she even spoke. With biblical insight and transparency, Katie walks us through how to parent in a way that honors both grace and truth. ⏱️ Key Moments & Time Stamps 0:00 – Welcome & Why This Topic Matters 2:14 – A Real-Life Parenting Story: The Mistake Her Child Made 5:25 – When You Feel Blindsided as a Mom 6:35 – Prayer Before Confrontation: Letting God Lead 9:18 – Her Child’s Unexpected Confession 10:52 – Why Our Identity Can’t Be Tied to Our Kids’ Behavior 12:45 – Parenting for the Long Run, Not the Moment 14:20 – When Grace Looks Like Tears and Truth 16:05 – Being Honest with Our Kids About Our Own Failures 17:42 – What Discipleship Looks Like at Home 19:01 – Final Encouragement to Moms Walking Through It 20:06 – Scriptures That Anchor Us in Parenting 💬 In This Episode, You’ll Hear: The value of prayer and spiritual discernment before reacting How to hold space for grace and accountability What it looks like to disciple your children in everyday moments Why keeping your heart soft matters more than being “right” Encouragement for moms who feel like they’re failing ✨ Key Takeaways: Don’t Parent Alone – Invite the Holy Spirit into the situation before stepping in Relationship First – Rules matter, but restoring connection is crucial Model Repentance – Your humility speaks louder than perfection Identity in Christ – Your worth is not based on your child’s choices 📖 Scriptures Referenced: Luke 9:23 – “Take up your cross daily and follow me.” Lamentations 3:22-23 – “His mercies are new every morning.” John 15:5 – “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” ❤️ Connect with Katie: 🌐 Website: www.faithforher.com [www.faithforher.com] 📷 Instagram: @katienguyenfaithforher [https://www.instagram.com/katienguyenfaithforher/] 🎧 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review if this episode encouraged you! 📌 Episode Challenge: Ask God to show you where you’ve been parenting out of fear instead of faith. Choose one hard conversation or situation with your child and invite the Holy Spirit to lead the way. Let love be your anchor, not control.

E36: Spiritual Formation for Little Boys

In this episode I give you four ways to encourage spiritual development in unruly yet wonderful little boys. I hope it encourages you as you help your little boy progress to manhood in a way that honors God. Visit my site for more resources and come find me on Instagram. Www.faithforher.com

E35: Thinking About Your Child’s Spiritual Formation

Our role as parents carries the weight of guiding our children’s spiritual formation. How much thought do you put into this? In this episode I share about the importance of it and a few things I intentionally put in practice to help my children set a firm foundation for a lifetime of growing in their faith. This is a big topic to tackle but I am hitting the tip of the iceberg and I’ll be back to talk more about this. Come find me on social and check out my Bible Study. www.faithforher.com

E35: An Invitation That Heals

Sometimes a simple invitation can create a path of healing and belonging. I hope this story boosts your faith and spurs you on towards connection and following the voice of God. Come find me on social and check out my Bible Study at www.faithforher.com