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Why Family? Courageous Faith in a Culture of Individualism

Scroll down to find all four “Why Family?” videos and the corresponding reflection questions.

Family matters. In a culture that increasingly redefines marriage, parenting, and family around individual choice, Christians need to know what Scripture teaches—and why it matters for the flourishing of children and society.

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Episode #1

Jim Daly considers the state of families in our culture and why healthy families are critical today.

Reflection Questions

Where do you see our society attacking or devaluing the family?
What are some ways the Church can support healthy families?
How has God's redemption shaped your family? How could it shape your family?

Episode #2

J.P. DeGance shows why healthy marriages and healthy parenthood are crucial elements of passing on faith.

Reflection Questions

What can your church do to fight the "loneliness crisis" that J.P. talked about?
Why is it misguided to say people should delay marriage until they've achieved other goals first (finances, career, etc.)? How can marriage be a "cornerstone" experience, and not just a "capstone"?
Think about the people in your community (church, neighborhood, work, etc.) that may be lonely. How can you be there for them?

Episode #3

Roland Warren explores the role dads play in their children's faith formation.

Reflection Questions

If you're a father, have you ever thought about how your parenting shapes or distorts your children's view of God? Where do you need to grow in reflecting God accurately?
How did your father shape or distort your view of God?
What can your church do, practically, to encourage and strengthen dads?

Episode #4

Katy Faust reveals the one thing that makes the greatest impact on the wellbeing of children.

Reflection Questions

Why are healthy families foundational for healthy children?
How do you think our culture would look different if everyone respected children's rights to be known, loved, and raised by their mother and father?
What are some subtle, cultrally "acceptable" ways we deny or downplay children's rights?

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