Foundations in Faith: Teaching the Essentials – Israel Wayne, Part 1

"The beauty of family devotions is that they can be as diverse as the families themselves." ~ Israel Wayne Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Israel Wayne joins Yvette Hampton for an enlightening discussion on cultivating a foundation of sound Biblical faith in ourselves and our children through the use of a modern Catechism – a set of questions and answers used to teach doctrine. Establish a sound family statement of faith, delve into how families can effectively teach and defend Christian beliefs, and explore the importance of scripture in understanding fundamental doctrines. This resource-packed episode will equip parents with tools for guiding their children towards a deeper understanding of the Word of God, with practical applications and a scripture-centric approach. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned veteran in the faith, this episode will strengthen your spiritual foundation. Tune in to Schoolhouse Rocked for your weekly dose of faith, family, and homeschool encouragement! #FoundationsInFaith #ChristianDoctrine #FamilyDevotions Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide https://familyrenewal.org/ Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism, by Israel Wayne Foundations in Faith, by Israel Wayne Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, by Israel Wayne Education: Does God Have an Opinion, Israel Wayne Related Podcast Episodes: Navigating the Homeschooling Journey: Avoiding Pitfalls - Israel Wayne, Part 1 Homeschooling with Confidence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls - Israel Wayne, Part 2 Homeschooling Success: Advice on Avoiding Common Pitfalls - Israel Wayne, Part 3 Avoiding Common Parenting Mistakes - Israel Wayne More from Israel Wayne on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Discussion Questions: 1. How does "Foundations in Faith" help families approach the study of spiritual disciplines and secondary doctrines such as eschatology together? 2. Why is it important for families to read and discuss their church's statement of faith, and how can this practice strengthen a family's collective vision or statement of faith? 3. In what ways can parents prepare their children to defend their faith effectively, and how do resources like the curriculum discussed help equip families for this task? 4. How does the Word of God serve as a guide for families in making decisions and finding answers to life's questions? 5. Can you describe the method used by Israel Wayne to compile scripture topically in his resource? How does it aim to emphasize the authority of the Word of God? 6. What role does scripture play in the family devotion resource that includes questions, answers, and practical applications? How can this format aid in teaching children to seek guidance from scripture? 7. Why does Israel Wayne consider a catechism or statement of belief important for church membership, and what are the implications of not having such a process in modern church practice? 8. How does the resource distinguish between primary and secondary doctrines, and why is this distinction important for maintaining unity within the Christian community? 9. In what creative ways can families personalize their family worship time, and why is it crucial to adapt these practices to fit individual family dynamics?   📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓 🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST