In this episode of the Stronger Family Stronger Church podcast, Daniel Sumoge, the youth minister for the OC Church of Christ, and his wife Savannah share about some spiritual markers for children growing up in the church. Daniel and Savannah share personal stories, practical tips for parents, and insights into how Youth and Teen Camps can serve as significant spiritual experiences for kids. The episode aims to help parents cultivate godly families through meaningful spiritual milestones, celebrating incremental growth and the long-term journey of faith.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:02 Meet Daniel and Savannah Sumoge

03:01 Personal Spiritual Journeys

05:47 The Importance of Spiritual Markers

07:24 Experiences at Preteen and Teen Camps

08:30 Defining Spiritual Markers

09:09 Personal Stories of Spiritual Markers

12:02 Encouragement for Parents

14:22 Biblical Foundations of Spiritual Markers

16:52 Savannah's Camp Experiences

22:13 Daniel's Camp Experiences

25:00 Relationships Built at Camp

25:50 Cherished Camp Friendships

27:33 Spiritual Investments and Expectations

29:27 Shifting from Expectations to Hope

31:43 Celebrating Small Victories

37:56 Post-Camp Tips for Parents

48:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Do your values and vision for your family match what your kids are hearing? Sometimes, we may be undermining our own goals and ideals by communicating the wrong messages to our kids. In this episode of Stronger Families, Stronger Church, we’ll explore "unintentional communication" and the effects it can have while also providing some ways we can turn things around immediately.

Questions for discussion:

1. Are there any areas in which you have had unintentional communication?
2. If so, what are, or can the results be in your kids?
3. What does it reveal about your heart, faith and or convictions?
4. And what's the next step for you?

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All disciple parents dream and pray for their kids to become faithful Christians. There have been many classes taught on how to help your kids become disciples but what about after they get baptized? What do you do then? Should and how does your parenting change? Dave & Deb Eskew help provide great wisdom from biblical principles and experience on parenting after your kid makes Jesus Lord of their lives.

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