Table Talk

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  • 8/3/24

    Episode 1: The Biblical Basis for Family

    Length: 22:23 minutes. In this episode we introduce God’s design for marriage, family, and the role of the child. The first Pillar of 15 Minutes A Day is discussed.

  • 8/3/24

    Episode 2: Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Sleep

    Length: 24:50 minutes. In this episode we talk about training your infant to sleep through the night, as well as the importance of regular sleep routines for all members of the household. We touch on setting routines for older children and teens. This episode covers Pillar 2: Routines & Sleep.

  • 8/12/24

    Episode 3: Center of the Universe

    Length: 42:06 minutes. In this episode we discuss proper authority over the home and how children are wonderful members of the family but not the center. Attention-seeking behaviors, power struggles, and interrupting behaviors are discussed. This episode corresponds with Pillar 3: A Member, Not the Center.

  • 8/14/24

    Episode 4: Children of Our Times, Part 1

    Length: 28:57 minutes. This episode explores generational characteristics, what the Bible says about believers being “salt and light” in the generation in which they live, and traits of Generation Alpha. Positive approaches to working with Gen A at home and in the church are discussed.

  • 8/15/24

    Episode 5: Children of Our Times, Part 2

    Length: 27:02 minutes. In this second part to Children of Our Times, we dive into the concept of biblical Truth versus secular narratives about truth.

  • 8/15/24

    Episode 6: The Foundation For Discipline

    Length: 26:47 minutes. This episode launches the discussion about discipline. The two sides of discipline are covered: establishing healthy habits, and the consequential side of disciplining bad choices and misbehavior. Parents giving away their authority to the children is discussed.

  • 8/15/24

    Episode 7: Teaching Your Child to Listen to Your Voice

    Length: 22:29 minutes. This episode discusses the importance of teaching obedience without repeated requests. Counting to three is discouraged. Reasons for being consistent with parental directives are reviewed including the safety of the child, and the trustworthiness of the parent. This episode corresponds with Pillar 4: Obedience the First Time.

  • 8/16/24

    Episode 8: Defiance v. Distraction

    Length: 29:57 minutes. This episode dives into appropriate punishment, when to punish and when to allow natural consequences. There is a distinction between a defiant spirit and accidental or unintentional misbehavior. Spanking is one method discussed, with an emphasis on consistency for whatever method is chosen by the parent. The Bible's instruction about discipline is discussed. This episode corresponds with Pillar 5: Defiance v. Distraction.

  • 8/16/24

    Episode 9: Manners & Respect

    Length: 29:17 minutes. This episode reviews God's plan for honoring parents and elders and how that contributes to life-long success. There is instruction about using titles when addressing others, learning qualities of being a gentleman or a lady, and expectations about behavior in public settings. This episode corresponds with Pillar 6: Manners & Respect.

  • 8/16/24

    Episode 10: Social Media, Screen Time, and Your Child

    Length: 21:51 minutes. This bonus episode discusses the early childhood developmental impact of digital devices, internet privacy concerns, and guarding your home from unwanted online content.

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Brycen Oberg, video production

Austin Oberg, original Table Talk theme song.