Episodes
In this episode, we tackle a challenging question: "Is aging part of God's original design, and is using Botox wrong?" Join us as we explore what the Bible says about aging, beauty, and how to guide children in thinking biblically about these topics. Discover how to address your child's questions about makeup, Botox, and more, while modeling a Christ-centered approach to aging well.
Published 08/29/24
In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, we explore how to help children think biblically during election season. Host Elizabeth Urbanowicz delves into what the Bible says about government and offers practical ways to apply these principles to guide your kids through any election. Whether you're navigating the current presidential election or preparing for future ones, this episode provides timeless insights to equip your children with a strong biblical perspective. Resource...
Published 08/27/24
In today's episode, we tackle the question: "What is my primary purpose?" Learn how to guide your child biblically in finding their identity and understanding their God-given purpose in a culture that promotes self-creation. Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as she dives deep into equipping children with a solid foundation in the truth of the biblical worldview.
Published 08/22/24
In today's podcast, we look at the popular Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum that is rising in public and even private Christian schools. What is it? Is it biblical? And is it something our children should be involved in? Tune in for an in-depth look at Social and Emotional Learning.
Published 08/20/24
In this episode, we explore how to build your child's confidence in a Christ-centered way. Discover practical steps to ground your child's self-worth in Scripture, reflect God's unconditional love, and guide them to focus on others rather than themselves. Join us for insightful advice on raising confident, faith-filled kids.
Published 08/15/24
Today's podcast question says, "How can I explain to my 8-year-old the words/concepts of "hot" and "sexy" in the framework of God's good gift of sex without introducing perversion?" Resources mentioned: God's Good Design Curriculum
Published 08/13/24
In today's episode, we address a parent's concern about handling their nine-year-old daughter's first crush. How should you discuss godly relationships without pushing your child away? Join us as we explore effective ways to talk about young crushes, fostering open communication and guiding your child with biblical wisdom. Curriculum mentioned: God's Good Design
Published 08/08/24
Today's question says, "How do we deal with sports on Sunday mornings? I have all sons, and baseball is a fun thing, but many tournaments are on Sunday mornings. How do we practically walk through being committed to a team, but keeping commitments to God first. Are a few Sundays out of the year okay?"
Published 08/06/24
In this episode, we tackle a listener's question on play dates at non-Christian homes and concerns about worldly exposure. We discuss balancing exposure with wisdom, the importance of biblical hospitality, and how to ground children in the biblical worldview. Join us for practical advice on navigating these situations with faith and discernment. Resource mentioned: Biblical Worldview Curriculum - https://foundationworldview.com/curriculum/early-childhood-worldview Comparative Worldview...
Published 08/01/24
Today's podcast question says, "Hi Elizabeth. I'd love some guidance regarding choosing colleges for my kids. Such as what to look for, pros and cons of Christian and secular, how to evaluate Christian universities, et cetera, if our goal is for excellent education and building a solid biblical worldview."
Published 07/30/24
Today's podcast question says, "What is the right age to talk to my children about sex and the truth on the topic of how babies are born? I do not want my children to find out from others." Resource mentioned: God's Good Design Curriculum
Published 07/23/24
In today's podcast, we discuss how Christian adults can combat the pervasive gender ideology affecting our children. We'll explore strategies for preparing kids to face this ideology, which is prevalent in many aspects of our world. Join us as we provide practical insights to help guide children in understanding and upholding biblical truths about gender and sexuality.
Published 07/16/24
In this episode, we address how to talk to kids about homosexuality, especially when someone close to them is living this lifestyle. We discuss explaining God's design for gender and marriage, recognizing deviations, and teaching kids to respond with truth and love. Join us for practical insights on guiding your children through these important conversations. Resource mention: God's Good Design Corrections: 17:19 Verse reference should be 1 Peter 4:12-16 18:01 Verse reference should be...
Published 07/09/24
In this episode, we address the question of how to explain the importance of honesty to children. We explore practical, biblically grounded strategies to help kids understand why telling the truth matters, even when it's hard. Join us as we dive into effective ways to teach the value of honesty, fostering integrity in young hearts despite the temptation to lie.
Published 07/02/24
In this episode, we explore three crucial conversations you can have with your kids after watching Inside Out 2. We aim to equip Christian parents with tools to help their children evaluate the movie's ideas through a biblical lens. Whether you choose to watch the film or not, these discussions will guide you in teaching your children to discern and understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Join us for practical insights and meaningful dialogue.
Published 06/27/24
In this episode, we address a pressing concern for many Christian parents: how to raise children who won't deconstruct and leave their faith. With the recent trend of deconstruction, it's crucial to focus on raising faithful disciples of Jesus. We'll explore strategies to instill lasting faith in your children, helping them walk in truth and hold fast to Christ.
Published 06/25/24
In this episode, we tackle the important question of how to teach apologetics to children under eight. Elizabeth Urbanowicz explores practical strategies for helping young kids understand and defend their faith through concrete, symbolic, and abstract stages of learning. Tune in to discover how to equip your children with a strong foundation in the Christian worldview. Resources mentioned: Biblical Worldview Curriculum Sample Curriculum
Published 06/20/24
Today's question is one that we receive multiple times every year from different parents, and this question is, "How can we teach our children to understand and follow God's good design for sexuality when we as parents have not done so? Is it wrong to admit this to our children?" Resource mentioned: God's Good Design Curriculum
Published 06/13/24
Today's question says, "I'm struggling to explain morality and the gospel to my five-year-old in fairytales. She often categorizes characters into all good or all bad, and I don't think it should be as simple as be good like Cinderella. Do you have any advice?" Resources mention: Biblical Worldview Curriculum
Published 06/11/24
Today's question says, "John 15:14 says, we are Jesus's friends if we do what he commands, since that's not how human friendships work, that we're only friends if you do everything I say, how do I explain this to my child?"
Published 06/06/24
Join us as we discuss how to make your church's corporate worship services more engaging for children. This episode offers practical advice for pastors and parents, highlighting successful strategies that ultimately help create a culture of family worship and discipleship. Resources mentioned: Sermon Guides/Notes for Kids Studying the Bible Curriculum Foundation Worldview Curriculum
Published 06/04/24
Today's question says, "In a culture that is completely immersed with Taylor Swift, how do we as parents navigate this as Christians? My daughter is allowed to only listen to songs that I've approved of, which is mostly her old music. Is this even okay? I'm trying so hard to find a fair balance between it all."
Published 05/30/24
Today's question is, "How can I teach my four-year-old that Christianity and the Bible do not actually contradict science even though the world claims they do? I have always struggled to understand science, and I know of people who have walked away from God believing that the Bible and science contradict each other."
Published 05/23/24
Today's question says, "Do I need to explain to other children at the kindergarten level that their classmate, my lovely daughter, has Down syndrome slash special needs, or do I just let them discover it as they grow up? She's the only one in her class who has Down syndrome."
Published 05/21/24
Today's question says, "We raise our daughters seven and eight years old in the reformed tradition as children of the Covenant. However, this deconstruction fad worries me, even though they're not on social media. How do I foster an environment in which they feel free to express their doubts instead of looking for answers elsewhere?"
Published 05/16/24