Challenging Teachings from Jesus About Family

Have we ignore Jesus’ teachings about family life? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues the series on God’s purpose for the family in the New Testament by exploring what Jesus actually taught about parents, children, discipleship, and the mission of the home.

Drawing from the Gospels and the Great Commission, Dr. Rob explains how Jesus valued children, honored family relationships, and called believers to a multi-generational vision of discipleship. This episode also addresses common misunderstandings about passages where Jesus speaks about “hating” family and what it truly means to follow Christ above all else.

In this episode you’ll learn

• Why Jesus welcomed and valued children
• What Jesus meant when He spoke about “hating” family
• Why following Jesus does not mean neglecting your family
• How the Great Commission connects to God’s purpose for the home
• Why parents are called to make disciples in everyday family life
• How churches can support families in biblical discipleship

Featured Resources

Foundations of the Christian Family — A Powerful Video Bible Study to Strengthen Your Faith & Your Family Relationships. Learn more at: https://visionaryfam.com/foundations/

Upcoming Events — Meet us in person at a Visionary Family Conference near you. Full event schedule: https://visionaryfam.com/events

Visionary Family Community — Join a movement of families dedicated to passing faith to the next generation. Receive prayer support, live teachings, and exclusive resources. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/community

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