“Before the Word is impressed upon our children, it is to be upon our own hearts.”

In Deuteronomy 6, one of Scripture’s clearest passages on discipling children begins in a surprising place—not with the child, but with the parent.

Before God tells His people to teach their children diligently, He calls them to love Him wholeheartedly and keep His words on their own hearts.

In this episode of Legacy Parenting, we explore why biblical parenting begins with the spiritual formation of the parent. Christian parenting is not first about finding the right method, producing obedient children, or guaranteeing a particular outcome. It begins with living under the authority of God and allowing His Word to shape us first.

We’ll talk about:

• Why Deuteronomy 6 begins with God, not parenting techniques
• How the parent’s heart shapes family discipleship
• Why faithfulness matters more than controlling outcomes
• The difference between biblical principles and parenting methods
• How children learn from what we love, prioritize, and live
• Why Scripture must shape parents before they teach their children
• How everyday family life becomes a place of spiritual formation

Biblical parenting begins before we ask, “What should I do with my child?”

It begins by asking, “What is God doing in me?”