Fearless Parenting: How to Raise Faithful Kids in a Secular Culture

by George Barna, Jimmy Myers

Overview

Conscientious parents who long to bring their children up as good Christians and good citizens face an uphill battle. In a culture of rampant narcissism and moral anarchy, righteous living isn't easy and it isn't popular. But positive cultural transformation happens quietly, one life at a time, and that is good news for parents.

In this hopeful book, world-renowned researcher George Barna and nationally respected counselor Jimmy Myers offer parents a plan of action to raise healthy, godly children in a morally bankrupt culture. If the parents of this generation want to see their children grow up with their faith and consciences intact, they cannot afford to simply react, making it up as they go along. They must approach their responsibilities to parent their children with intentionality and consistency. This eye-opening book helps them do just that.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801000645
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/04/2017
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

George Barna currently serves as the executive director of the American Culture and Faith Institute, conducting research on governance, elections, worldview, and cultural transformation. He is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than fifty books, and his work is frequently cited as an authoritative source by the media. A frequent speaker at ministry conferences around the world, he has been on the faculty at several universities and seminaries. George and his wife, Nancy, have three adopted daughters and two grandchildren and live on the central California coast.

Jimmy Myers was involved in youth ministry in the local church for more than twenty years before making the jump to psychotherapy. A licensed professional counselor, he speaks to youth and their parents at conferences and retreats across the country. In 2001, he founded the Timothy Center, a multi-campus Christian counseling practice located in Austin, Texas, that focuses on the needs and issues of adolescents and their families. He has authored, coauthored, and compiled several books and articles for youth and parents, and is assistant professor with the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University. Jimmy and his wife, Beth, have three children and five grandchildren and live north of Austin, Texas.

Table of Contents

Before You Go Any Further 7

Introduction: Fear Not 11

1 The Need for Fearless Parents 21

2 Reject Fear-Based Parenting 39

3 Institute Preparation-Based Parenting 55

4 Taking Charge of Our Children's Spiritual Growth 69

5 Our Children Are Called to Stand Out 85

6 Prioritize Family Relationships 101

7 Reject Destructive Parental Behaviors: Anger, Guilt, and Shame 117

8 Reject Materialistic Entitlement 135

9 Rethinking Social Media and Smartphone Use 153

10 The Porn-Again Child 173

11 Parental Self-Worth and the Push 189

12 Consistent Application Will Enhance Your Parenting Experience 207

Notes 219