Dwelling Place: The Bible for Moms

Moms are the busiest people we know! We're equipping Christian moms to dwell with Jesus and then to parent based on the wisdom of The Bible. If you're looking for a way to be consistent in looking to the Word of God this year, join us to make your home all about HIM! This podcast is sponsored by Entrusted Ministries and aligns with the "Entrusted with a Child's Heart" study for moms. Entrusted offers Scripture-saturated resources for churches, home groups, and individuals. If you're looking for in-depth conversations about how to apply The Bible, look for our Again podcast on biblical motherhood!

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  Episode #166

  #165. How God's Mercy Changes the Way We Parent | 2 Kings 24-25, 2 Chronicles 36

  Aug 21, 202612 min

  The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms | Entrusted Ministries What do we do when our children make choices that disappoint us? And how does understanding the incredible mercy we've received from God change the way we parent? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox finishes 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles as we continue through our chronological Bible reading plan. As Jerusalem falls, the temple is destroyed, and Judah is carried into exile, we see both the devastating consequences of sin and the astonishing mercy and sovereignty of God. And even in the darkest chapters, Scripture points us toward hope: God's ultimate plan was never thwarted. He was preparing the way for the day when He would come to dwell with His people—not merely in a temple, but through Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, God with us. Along the way, Stephanie draws a powerful parenting lesson from God's mercy: when we remember how much God has forgiven us, we're better equipped to respond to our children's failures with grace, patience, and faithful discipline. In this episode, you'll discover: What happens when Judah finally experiences the judgment God has been warning about for generations Why the destruction of Jerusalem and Solomon's temple was so devastating How 2 Chronicles 36 reveals God's persistent compassion toward His people Why God's discipline doesn't mean His plans for His people have failed The remarkable mercy shown to Jehoiachin at the end of 2 Kings How remembering God's forgiveness can transform the way we discipline our children Why our children's failures can become opportunities to model grace rather than respond with impatience How God used even pagan kings like Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus to accomplish His sovereign purposes Why the 70-year exile fulfilled God's Word through Jeremiah How the ending of Chronicles points directly toward the coming of Christ What it means for God to truly dwell with His people Why the presence of God should be something our children see beautifully modeled in our everyday lives When Your Child Disappoints You One of the most personal parenting applications in this episode comes from the mercy shown to Jehoiachin. After reading about the wickedness of Judah's kings, it's striking to see an undeserving king receive kindness and favor. And it raises an important question for us as mothers: How does remembering God's mercy toward us change the way we respond to our children's sin? We know our children's behavior can be exhausting. Disobedience, selfishness, disrespect, bad decisions, and repeated failures can wear us down. But we're not parenting perfect children. And we're not perfect mothers. When we regularly remember the depth of our own sin—and the depth of God's grace—we can discipline our children without forgetting that we, too, are recipients of radical mercy. Grace doesn't mean ignoring sin or removing consequences. It means correcting our children as people who desperately need the same Savior we do. God's Discipline Doesn't Mean His Plans Have Failed The destruction of Jerusalem could have looked like the end of God's promises. The temple was destroyed. The city was burned. The people were exiled. But God's purposes had not failed. God's plans for His people cannot be thwarted by their sin, rebellion, or circumstances. That's an important truth for Christian moms, especially when we look at our children's lives and don't see the spiritual growth we hoped for. We faithfully teach. We pray. We correct. We model repentance. We point them toward Scripture. But ultimately, God is the One who works in their hearts. We can entrust our children to Him without pretending that their choices don't matter. The Lord Has Always Desired to Dwell With His People The destruction of the temple makes the title of this podcast especially meaningful. Throughout Scripture, we have watched God make His dwelling place among His people: In the garden In the wilderness In the tabernacle In Solomon's temple And ultimately, in Christ The temple was never the final destination. The story was always moving toward Emmanuel—God with us. And through Christ, we can now draw near to God. That is the greatest treasure we can give our children—not a perfect home, a successful life, or comfortable circumstances, but a mother who genuinely walks with the Lord . Our prayer should be that God's presence would be so beautiful in our lives that our children would want to walk with Him too. Finishing 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles! There's another reason this episode is special: we're finishing 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles! If you've been following along with the chronological Bible reading plan, you've made it through another major portion of Scripture. Together we've completed: Job → Genesis → Exodus → Leviticus → Numbers → Deuteronomy → Joshua → Judges → Ruth → 1 Samuel → 2 Samuel → 1 Kings → 2 Kings → 1 Chronicles → 2 Chronicles → Proverbs → Ecclesiastes → Song of Solomon → Isaiah → Hosea → Amos → Obadiah → Jonah → Micah → Nahum → Zephaniah And we're getting closer and closer to the New Testament—and to focusing our eyes on Jesus. Bible Reading for This Episode 2 Kings 24–25 2 Chronicles 36 If you're following along with the Dwelling Place chronological Bible reading plan , read these chapters alongside today's episode as we continue seeing God's story unfold in its historical context. Questions for Christian Moms to Consider When my children disappoint me, do I respond primarily from frustration or from an awareness of God's mercy toward me? How can remembering my own need for grace change the way I discipline? Am I trusting God with the parts of my children's lives that I cannot control? What does my everyday life communicate to my children about the value of God's presence? Would my children describe my relationship with the Lord as something beautiful and desirable? How can I intentionally model repentance, dependence, and worship in front of my children? A Prayer for Moms Lord, remind us of the mercy You have shown us when we become impatient with our families. Help us remember that we are recipients of grace and that we cannot take credit for the sanctifying work You are doing in our own lives. Teach us to discipline our children faithfully while extending the same mercy we have received from You. And above all, make Your presence beautiful in our homes. May our children see mothers who genuinely love Your Word, seek Your presence, repent when we fail, and delight in walking with You. Thank You, Jesus, that You are Emmanuel—God with us. Keep walking through Scripture with us: The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms helps Christian moms read the Bible chronologically, understand Scripture in context, and discover how God's Word applies to everyday motherhood. If you're looking for a Bible podcast for busy moms, chronological Bible reading plan, biblical parenting encouragement, Christian parenting wisdom, or help studying the Bible as a mom , this episode is part of an ongoing journey through the whole story of Scripture. Because what moms do over and over matters to God. Friend, you don't have to parent perfectly to parent faithfully. Keep bringing your children—and yourself—to the God who is perfectly faithful. Resources Mentioned: Entrusted With a Child's Heart The Again Podcast : Interview with Chris McKenna Part 1, Part 2 Full-Circle Discipline Resources Journey Through the...

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  Episode #165

  #164. Jeremiah 37-10 + Psalm 74, 79 | The Parenting Lesson Hidden in Jerusalem's Destruction (What If Faithful Parenting Doesn't Look Successful?)

  Aug 20, 202611 min

  What happens when people repeatedly hear God's warnings but refuse to listen? And what can Jeremiah's decades of faithful ministry teach us about parenting children who don't always respond the way we hope? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox walks through Jeremiah 37–40 and Psalms 74 and 79 , bringing us to the devastating fall of Jerusalem. After decades of warnings, Judah finally experiences the judgment God had promised. Yet even in the middle of destruction, we see God's faithfulness, His protection of those who trust Him, and a powerful reminder that our faithfulness is not measured by whether our children always make faithful choices . As Christian moms, we can sometimes feel responsible for every decision our children make. But Jeremiah's story reminds us that we can faithfully teach, warn, pray, model righteousness, and entrust our children to the Lord—while recognizing that they have hearts of their own. In this episode, you'll discover: Why Judah's destruction should not have come as a surprise after decades of God's warnings What Jeremiah 37:2 teaches us about listening to God's Word Why King Zedekiah repeatedly sought Jeremiah's counsel but refused to obey God's message The incredible story of Ebed-Melek , the Ethiopian who rescued Jeremiah from the cistern What happened when Jerusalem finally fell to Babylon Why Jeremiah's faithfulness mattered even when his message was unpopular How the destruction of Jerusalem points forward to the new covenant and Christ What Psalms 74 and 79 teach us about grieving devastation while continuing to trust God How we can praise God even when circumstances are painful A parenting lesson about not confusing our children's choices with our effectiveness as mothers Why we should prepare our children to walk faithfully through suffering rather than promising them an easy life How the presence of God—not perfect circumstances—is our greatest treasure When Our Kids Don't Listen One of the most encouraging parenting lessons in this passage is actually found in Judah's repeated refusal to listen. God had been communicating clearly and persistently. Jeremiah had faithfully delivered His Word for decades. The people had been warned again and again. And still, they didn't listen. That reality can be sobering for mothers. We can teach our children God's Word, establish boundaries, correct sinful behavior, pray with them, model repentance, and lovingly remind them of what is true—and they can still make sinful choices. Our children's disobedience does not automatically mean we have failed as mothers. Our calling is faithfulness. We cannot control the hearts of our children. This doesn't mean we become passive or stop disciplining, teaching, or correcting. Instead, it frees us to parent from a place of faithful obedience rather than fear and guilt . When Following God Isn't Popular Jeremiah's message wasn't exactly crowd-pleasing. He repeatedly told the people something they desperately did not want to hear: surrender to Babylon because God had appointed this judgment. Because Jeremiah spoke the truth, he was accused of treason, beaten, imprisoned, and thrown into a muddy cistern. Yet Jeremiah remained faithful. That gives Christian moms an important question to consider: Are we more concerned with our children's comfort and approval—or with helping them know and follow God's truth? Faithful Christian parenting isn't ultimately about producing children who look successful, happy, or impressive. It is about faithfully pointing our children toward Christ. The Fall of Jerusalem and the Hope of the New Covenant Jeremiah 39 brings us to the horrifying climax of Judah's judgment. Jerusalem falls. The temple is burned. The walls are broken down. God's people are carried into exile. After all the descriptions we've encountered throughout Jeremiah, the devastation is difficult to read. And yet, this destruction also points us toward something greater. The temple would not remain God's ultimate dwelling place. Through Christ, the veil would be torn, and God's people would become His dwelling place. The story of Jeremiah ultimately points us beyond Jerusalem's destruction toward the new covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ . The God who allowed His people to experience judgment was also the God who was preparing a way for redemption. Finding Hope in Psalms 74 and 79 Psalms 74 and 79 give us a glimpse into the grief surrounding Jerusalem's destruction. There is devastation. Confusion. Anger. Loss. And yet the psalmists still cry out to God. They remember who He is. And Psalm 79 ends with a beautiful commitment to praise God from generation to generation. Even when everything around us feels broken, God is still worthy of our worship. That's a lesson worth passing on to our children. We don't need to teach them that following Jesus will protect them from disappointment, suffering, loss, or hardship. Instead, we can teach them something far better: God is worthy of our trust no matter what happens. A Parenting Encouragement for Christian Moms Your children will experience disappointment. They will make choices you don't understand. They may reject advice you've given them. They may struggle with sin that you've warned them about repeatedly. And there may be seasons when you wonder whether all of your teaching is making any difference. Jeremiah reminds us that faithfulness doesn't guarantee immediate results . So keep teaching. Keep praying. Keep correcting. Keep modeling repentance. Keep pointing your children toward God's Word. And keep entrusting their hearts to the One who knows them better than you ever could. Your responsibility is not to control the outcome. Your responsibility is to faithfully steward the children God has entrusted to you. Questions for Reflection Am I measuring my effectiveness as a mother by my children's behavior? Where might I be tempted to prioritize my child's approval over faithfulness to God's Word? How can I teach my children that following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life? What trials have taught me that God's presence is more valuable than comfortable circumstances? How can I help my children develop a deep trust in God's purposes when life doesn't go according to their plans? Bible Reading for This Episode Jeremiah 37–40 and Psalms 74, 79 If you're following along with The Dwelling Place chronological Bible reading plan , open your Bible and read these chapters alongside this episode as we continue walking through Scripture together. Keep Studying the Bible With Us The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms is designed to help Christian moms consistently get into God's Word, understand Scripture in context, and apply biblical truth to everyday motherhood. At Entrusted Ministries, we want to help moms move beyond simply knowing about the Bible and learn to live out God's Word in their homes. If you're looking for a Christian Bible podcast for women, a chronological Bible reading plan, biblical parenting encouragement, or practical Christian parenting wisdom , we'd love to have you join us for the next episode. Because what moms do over and over matters to God. Friend, you don't have to parent perfectly to parent faithfully. Keep bringing your children—and yourself—to the God who is perfectly faithful.Resources Mentioned: Entrusted With a Child's Heart The Again Podcast : Interview with Chris McKenna Part 1, Part 2 Full-Circle Discipline Resources Journey Through the...

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  Episode #164

  #163. Mom, Your Child's Choices Are Not a Verdict on Your Motherhood | Jeremiah 31-36

  Aug 19, 202613 min

  What if your child’s disobedience isn’t a reflection of your parenting? What if, instead of growing weary over every wrong choice, you could entrust your children to the God who is faithful to pursue, discipline, restore, and do good? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox walks through Jeremiah 31–36 and explores some of the most beautiful promises in the book of Jeremiah—including the New Covenant , God’s promise to restore His people, and His desire to do good to them. After so many chapters of judgment and rebellion, Jeremiah 31–36 gives us a breathtaking glimpse of God’s steadfast love, faithfulness, discipline, mercy, and future hope . And for moms, these chapters offer an important reminder: we can faithfully teach, train, discipline, and pray for our children without believing that every choice they make is a measure of our effectiveness as parents. In This Episode, We’ll Explore: Why Jeremiah’s purchase of a field while sitting in prison demonstrated incredible faith in God’s promises The beautiful promise that God would make a new covenant with His people What it means that God promises, “I will give them one heart and one way” Jeremiah 32:17 and the reminder that nothing is too hard for God Why God’s discipline of Judah was not inconsistent with His goodness How the New Covenant points us ultimately to Jesus Christ The biblical connection between listening and obeying God Why our children’s disobedience doesn't necessarily mean that we have failed as mothers How to continue faithfully parenting when our children make choices that grieve us Jeremiah 33:3 and the importance of understanding familiar Bible verses in their context The contrast between Josiah and his son Jehoiakim and what it teaches us about parenting and our children’s choices Why we can have hope for our children without placing our hope in our own parenting performance How Jeremiah 31–36 can encourage weary Christian moms to persevere Key Scriptures in This Episode Jeremiah 31:10–14 — God promises to gather, shepherd, comfort, and satisfy His people. Jeremiah 32:17 — “Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:40–41 — God promises to give His people one heart and one way, put His fear in their hearts, and rejoice in doing them good. Jeremiah 33:3 — “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:14–16 — The promise of the righteous Branch from David and the coming King whose name is “The LORD is our righteousness.” Jeremiah 35:13–15 — God repeatedly calls His people to listen, receive instruction, and turn from their evil ways. Jeremiah 36 — The contrast between Josiah's humble response to God's Word and Jehoiakim's rejection and destruction of the scroll. ❤️ Encouragement for Christian Moms One of the most encouraging parenting lessons in this passage is found in something that doesn't happen. God faithfully instructed His people. He warned them. He sent prophets. He called them to repentance. He patiently communicated His truth. And they still rebelled. That reality can help us release the burden of believing that our children's choices are always a referendum on our parenting. We are called to faithfully teach our children God's Word, establish loving boundaries, discipline them, model repentance, and point them toward Christ. But our children have hearts of their own. Josiah was a faithful king, yet his son Jehoiakim responded to God's Word with shocking arrogance. Their example reminds us that even faithful parents cannot control the hearts of their children. That doesn't mean our parenting doesn't matter. It means we don't have to carry the responsibility that belongs to God alone. So if you're weary today, take heart. Keep teaching. Keep praying. Keep modeling faithfulness. Keep bringing your children before the Lord—and trust the God who loves them even more than you do. The New Covenant and Our Hope in Christ Jeremiah's promises ultimately point us toward something far greater than Judah's restoration from exile. God promised an everlasting covenant , a transformed heart, a people who would know and fear Him, and a righteous Branch from the line of David. That promise finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ . As Christian moms, our ultimate hope isn't that we will parent perfectly or that our children will always make wise choices. Our hope is in the Lord who is our righteousness . And that changes the way we parent. We can faithfully persevere without fear. We can discipline without despair. We can pray without pretending we control the outcome. And we can entrust our children to the God who promises to do good to His people. In This Episode's Prayer Stephanie prays for weary mothers who are faithfully parenting day after day. She asks God for wisdom to discern which battles matter, endurance when parenting feels exhausting, and faith to trust Him even when a child's choices don't match what they have been taught. She also prays the promises of Jeremiah 32 over our children—that they would have “one heart and one way,” fear the Lord, remain faithful to Him, and experience His goodness. Go Deeper If you're reading through the Bible chronologically with us, this episode is part of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , where we walk through Scripture and look for what God's Word teaches us about knowing Him, loving Him, and faithfully living for Him in the middle of everyday motherhood. And if you're looking for practical help applying biblical principles to your parenting, learn more about Entrusted With a Child's Heart , a resource designed to help moms bring biblical truth into everyday parenting. Friend, you don't have to parent perfectly to parent faithfully. Keep bringing your children—and yourself—to the God who is perfectly faithful.Resources Mentioned: Entrusted With a Child's Heart The Again Podcast : Interview with Chris McKenna Part 1, Part 2 Full-Circle Discipline Resources Journey Through the Bible Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary , MacArthur Commentar y

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  Episode #163

  #162. Jeremiah 25–30: What Jeremiah 29:11 Really Means for Christian Moms--Hope, Not Smooth Sailing!

  Aug 18, 202615 min

  Does Jeremiah 29:11 mean that God promises us an easy life? Many Christian moms have heard the familiar words, “For I know the plans I have for you…” But what if we've been applying this beloved verse without understanding the difficult circumstances in which God originally spoke it? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox walks through Jeremiah chapters 25–30 and takes a closer look at Jeremiah 29:11, biblical interpretation, God's promises, and what it means to faithfully follow Him when life doesn't turn out the way we expected. And Stephanie shares a rather memorable honeymoon story involving a missing hammock, a disappointing buffet, a broken-down speedboat, a Bible caught in a tropical storm, and a very long ride home —all to illustrate the danger of believing promises that sound wonderful but don't actually deliver what we expected. The same principle matters when we're teaching our children about God. Following Jesus does not guarantee smooth sailing. But God does promise that He is faithful, that He is working according to His good purposes, and that ultimately our greatest treasure is dwelling with Him. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why God repeatedly called Judah to listen and obey His Word How many opportunities God gave His people to repent before judgment came Why Judah's 70 years of Babylonian captivity mattered What Jeremiah's message teaches us about biblical obedience and parenting Why God still calls His people to faithfully live and serve even during difficult circumstances The danger of false prophets who promise peace without repentance The story of Jeremiah's yoke and what it teaches about surrendering to God's will Why we need to be careful about taking familiar Bible verses out of their historical and biblical context What Jeremiah 29:11 actually meant to the Israelites in Babylon How to distinguish between the original meaning of a passage and its application to our lives today Why God's good plans don't necessarily mean an easy, comfortable, or pain-free life How the cross of Jesus gives us the ultimate picture of God's ability to bring redemption from suffering How Christian moms can avoid teaching their children a prosperity-gospel version of Christianity Why we should prepare our children to expect faithfulness—not necessarily comfort What Jeremiah 30 begins to reveal about God's future restoration of His people What Does Jeremiah 29:11 Really Mean? Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most quoted verses among Christians: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” But who was God speaking to? He was speaking to Israelite exiles living in Babylon . They weren't being promised that their circumstances would immediately improve. In fact, God had just told them that their captivity would last 70 years . Many of them would never return home. And yet God told them to build houses, plant gardens, marry, have children, multiply, seek the welfare of Babylon, and pray for the city where they lived. Their hope wasn't found in an immediate change of circumstances. Their hope was found in God. That's an important distinction for us as Christian moms. Biblical Hope Doesn't Mean an Easy Life It's tempting to tell ourselves—or our children—that if we follow God, everything will eventually work out the way we want. But Scripture doesn't make that promise. Following Jesus can involve suffering, disappointment, persecution, financial difficulty, relational struggles, illness, grief, and seasons that last far longer than we expected. God's goodness doesn't mean that every difficult circumstance will disappear. Instead, God uses even difficult circumstances to make us more like Christ and ultimately brings His people into the fullness of His presence. The cross is the greatest example. When Jesus died, it looked like hope had been completely lost. But God was accomplishing redemption through what appeared to be the greatest tragedy. God's good plans are often bigger than our definition of “good.” A Lesson for Christian Parenting This is especially important when we're raising children. We don't want to accidentally teach our kids a false gospel that says: Follow God and He'll make your life easy. Instead, we can teach them: Follow God because He is worthy. Obey Him because He is good. Trust Him when you don't understand. Expect Him to be with you in difficulty. Remember that your greatest treasure isn't comfort—it is Christ. That kind of faith can withstand disappointment. Teaching Our Kids to Listen and Obey One of the repeated themes throughout Jeremiah is the importance of listening to God's Word and obeying it . God repeatedly warned Judah. He sent prophets. He called them to repentance. He gave them opportunities to turn from their sin. They refused to listen. As parents, this gives us a helpful framework for biblical parenting. We can clearly communicate God's standards to our children, give them age-appropriate expectations, and lovingly hold them accountable—not because obedience earns God's love, but because God's Word is good and His commands lead us toward what is true and life-giving. And we can model this ourselves. Our children need to see that we're not merely asking them to obey God's Word. We're learning to listen and obey Him too. Don't Give Your Children a False Gospel One of the most important parenting applications from this episode is this: What kind of Christianity are we presenting to our children? If we teach them that God exists primarily to make them happy, comfortable, successful, or prosperous, what happens when suffering comes? They may conclude that God has failed them. But if we teach them from childhood that Jesus is worth following even when obedience is difficult , they can learn to cling to Him when life doesn't go according to plan. We can teach our kids that God's presence is better than comfort, His Word is more trustworthy than our feelings, and His purposes are better than our plans. Jeremiah 29:11 and the Christian Life Jeremiah 29:11 was not a promise of smooth sailing. And neither is the Christian life. But it is a beautiful reminder that God has not abandoned His people. He knows His plans. He is faithful. He gives His people hope. And ultimately, He brings His people home to Himself. As moms, that's the hope we want to pass down to our children. Bible Reading This episode covers: Jeremiah 25–30 If you're following along with a chronological Bible reading plan , this episode will help you understand Jeremiah's prophecies within the historical circumstances surrounding Judah's exile and Babylonian captivity. Questions for Reflection As you listen, consider: Am I teaching my children that following God guarantees an easy life? Do I trust God when His plans don't look like what I expected? Am I more committed to my children's comfort or to their faithfulness? Do my children see me listening to and obeying God's Word? Have I taken any Bible verses out of context because I wanted them to promise something God never promised? How can I teach my children that Jesus Himself is our greatest treasure ? A Prayer for Christian Moms Heavenly Father, help us to be women who listen to and obey Your Word. Teach us to trust You when circumstances don't look the way we expected. Keep us from giving our children a false gospel filled with promises of earthly comfort and prosperity. Instead, help us teach them that You are worthy of our complete devotion, even when following You is difficult. Fix our eyes on Jesus and the cross, where we see that You can bring redemption even when all hope seems lost. Help us raise children who trust You, love Your Word, and believe that dwelling with You is our greatest treasure. Amen. If you're looking for a Bible podcast for busy moms that helps you understand Scripture in its context while applying God's Word to motherhood and family life, join us here at The Dwelling Place . Resources Mentioned: Entrusted With a Child's Heart The Again Podcast : Interview with Chris McKenna Part...

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  Episode #162

  #162. When Following God Costs You + When Obeying God Means Standing Alone | Jeremiah 19-24

  Aug 17, 202614 min

  Jeremiah 19–24: Raising Kids Who Know God, Not Just Religion What does it really mean to know God ? And how can we raise children whose faith goes deeper than religious habits, church attendance, or simply knowing the “right” answers? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox walks through Jeremiah chapters 19–24 and shows how these ancient warnings speak directly to Christian moms and biblical parenting today. Jeremiah continues confronting Judah over their rebellion against God, their oppression of the vulnerable, their rejection of God's Word, and their dependence on false prophets who promised peace when judgment was coming. Yet in the middle of these sobering chapters, we find a beautiful promise: God would raise up a righteous King from the line of David—the Lord our righteousness. As we study Jeremiah, we're reminded that biblical parenting isn't simply about teaching our children religious behaviors. We want to raise children who know God, love His Word, recognize truth, stand firm when following Jesus is difficult, and have compassion for those who are vulnerable and oppressed. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why God used the broken pottery in Jeremiah 19 as a picture of coming judgment The persecution Jeremiah experienced from religious leaders What Jeremiah's lament teaches us about following God when obedience is painful Why Jeremiah could continue speaking God's truth even when others rejected his message The difference between a religious leader who tells people what they want to hear and a faithful messenger of God's Word What God's commands to the kings of Judah teach us about justice, compassion, and caring for the vulnerable Why God repeatedly mentions the fatherless, widows, foreigners, and oppressed What it means to truly know God The fascinating prophecy concerning Coniah/Jeconiah and the line of David The promise of the coming “righteous Branch” and how it points us to Jesus Why Jesus is uniquely qualified to reign as the righteous King Jeremiah's warning about false prophets How Christian moms can teach their children to evaluate teachers, podcasts, books, influencers, and messages according to Scripture Why our children need more than inspiring Christian content—they need to know God's Word for themselves Raising Kids Who Know God One of the most beautiful challenges in this passage comes when God says of King Josiah: “He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me?” —Jeremiah 22:16 Knowing God isn't merely intellectual. Knowing God changes the way we live. When we understand God's character, we should become people who care about the things He cares about. That means biblical parenting involves teaching our children not only to read the Bible and attend church, but also to love their neighbors, care for the vulnerable, stand for what is right, and treat others with compassion. Jeremiah's message challenges us to ask whether our children's faith is becoming something they genuinely own—or whether we're simply teaching them a list of Christian practices. Teaching Kids Biblical Discernment Jeremiah also gives Christian parents an important warning about false teaching . The people rejected Jeremiah partly because they didn't like his message. The false prophets, meanwhile, offered messages of peace and reassurance that sounded much more appealing. That is still a valuable lesson for our families. Our children will encounter countless voices telling them what is true—through social media, YouTube, podcasts, books, teachers, celebrities, influencers, and even religious leaders. We don't want to teach our kids to simply follow the most popular Christian voice. We want to teach them to know God's Word well enough to recognize what agrees with it. That means helping our children develop a biblical habit of asking: “What does Scripture say?” When Following God Means Standing Alone Jeremiah knew what it meant to obey God when obedience brought rejection. He was mocked, persecuted, imprisoned, and opposed—even by people within his own religious community. Yet he continued to proclaim God's Word. That's an important lesson for our children. We can't promise our kids that following Jesus will always make them popular. But we can teach them that faithfulness to God is worth the cost. Jeremiah's life gives us an opportunity to pray that our children will have the courage to speak truth with humility, remain faithful when they're misunderstood, and trust that God's presence is greater than the approval of others. Jesus, the Righteous King After confronting Judah's wicked kings, Jeremiah gives us a glorious glimpse of the King who would come: “I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.” —Jeremiah 23:5 And then comes the name: “The Lord is our righteousness.” Jeremiah's message doesn't end with wicked kings, false prophets, judgment, and failure. It points us toward the perfect King and Shepherd—Jesus Christ. Jesus is the righteous King who does what Judah's kings could not. He is the Good Shepherd who cares for His people, and He is the One whose righteousness we desperately need. As moms, we don't simply want to raise “good kids.” We want to point our children to the perfect Savior who makes sinners righteous. A Prayer for Moms As you listen, consider praying: Lord, help me raise children who truly know You—not children who simply know how to practice Christianity. Give them a deep love for Your Word, courage to stand for truth, compassion for the vulnerable, and discernment to recognize false teaching. Help me model these things in my own life. Keep me from being captivated by popularity, personalities, or platforms, and make me captivated by You and Your Word. Thank You that Jesus is our righteous King and that we can trust Your promises. Amen. Bible Reading This episode covers: Jeremiah 19–24 If you're following along with a chronological Bible reading plan , this episode is part of our journey through Jeremiah as we continue studying God's Word in its historical context. Resources Mentioned: Entrusted With a Child's Heart The Again Podcast : Interview with Chris McKenna Part 1, Part 2 Full-Circle Discipline Resources Journey Through the Bible Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary , MacArthur Commentar y

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