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Dr. George Barna - Raising Spiritual Champions: Restoring Biblical Foundations in Families and Churches
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"Churches often measure the wrong things: attendance, money, programs, staff, and square footage. Jesus didn’t die for any of those." - Dr. George Barna
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Dr. George Barna joins Thinking Dad host, Garritt Hampton, to delve into raising children with a biblical worldview. Dr. Barna, renowned researcher and author of "Raising Spiritual Champions," discusses the essential cornerstones of a biblical worldview, the role of parents and churches, and urgent issues impacting spiritual development in today's society.
📖 **Key Takeaways**:
- The role of intentional discipleship in spiritual growth.
- How parents can proactively raise their children as disciples of Jesus.
- The seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview.
- Evaluating the impact of media and culture on children's spiritual growth.
- Building one-on-one discipleship relationships for spiritual maturity.
- The alarming decline in adults with a biblical worldview.
- Practical steps for fostering a strong faith foundation at home.
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Recommended Resources:
Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child's Heart, Mind and Soul, by Dr. George Barna
More books from Dr. George Barna
American Worldview Inventory 2024: A National Survey of Biblical and Competing Worldviews
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Discussion Questions:
1. **Worldview Development**: Dr. George Barna states that a person's worldview is fully developed before the age of 13. How can parents be more intentional about shaping a biblical worldview in young children?
2. **Church Metrics**: According to Dr. Barna, churches often measure their effectiveness through metrics like attendance, money, and programs. How can churches shift their focus toward more effective discipleship and spiritual growth?
3. **One-on-One Discipleship**: Dr. Barna emphasizes the importance of one-on-one discipleship relationships. How can church leaders and members create an environment that fosters these types of meaningful relationships?
4. **Parental Responsibility**: What strategies can parents implement to ensure they are the primary spiritual educators for their children, rather than relying solely on the church?
5. **Overcoming Syncretism**: Dr. Barna notes that syncretism, or creating one's own customized worldview, is prevalent in America. How can parents and churches address and counteract this trend?
6. **Influence of Media**: Dr. Barna highlights the significant cultural influence of media on children's spiritual development. How can parents and mentors create a balanced approach to media consumption that aligns with biblical values?
7. **Seven Cornerstones**: What are practical ways for families to integrate the seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview into their daily lives?
8. **Role of the Church**: What steps can churches take to better support families in their mission to raise spiritually mature children?
9. **Impact of Current Crisis**: Dr. Barna mentions that the decline of a biblical worldview is contributing to cultural decline. How can individuals and communities combat this decline and promote biblical principles in today's society?
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