Table Talk
Episodes
Special thanks to:
Brycen Oberg, video production
Austin Oberg, original Table Talk theme song.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special thanks to:
Brycen Oberg, video production
Austin Oberg, original Table Talk theme song.