As Christian parents, few things weigh on our hearts more than helping our children navigate their identity in today’s confusing world. How do we teach them about God’s perfect design for humanity while protecting their innocence? How do we introduce them to these truths before the world does—without overwhelming or confusing them?

This week on CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD, I tackle these questions head-on with my guest, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview. Elizabeth’s heart for equipping parents is evident, and her newly developed curriculum, God’s Good Design, is a powerful resource specifically crafted for young children.

Why Start Early?
In our conversation, Elizabeth stresses the importance of being the first voice our children hear on these topics. (Tune in to find out how this makes you the “expert” in your child’s life.)When we introduce our kids to God’s design for identity at an early age, we create a strong biblical foundation they can stand on when they encounter distorted messages later. This doesn’t mean giving them information they’re not ready for—it means meeting them at their developmental level with truths they can understand.

If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the idea of teaching your children about identity, sexuality, and God’s design, you’re not alone.  This is a daunting task. That’s why resources like Foundation Worldview are so essential. Elizabeth has made it her mission to provide parents, educators, and church leaders with the tools they need to raise children who think critically and biblically in a culture that often rejects God’s truth.

There’s a reason why Elizabeth has become CP/CW’s most frequent guest. She understands how to break down big ideas into bite-sized pieces for little minds to consume.  Most of us can’t do that. I’m great with my teens, but simplifying these issues for the young-uns… that skill is not (generally) in my wheelhouse. I honestly marvel at Elizabeth’s ability to transform what complicates and confuses most people into something so simple that a child can understand.  She has quite a gift!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• God’s Perfect Design: Teaching kids that God created humans in His image, as male and female, body and soul, with inherent worth and purpose.
• The Impact of Sin: Helping kids to understand how sin distorts identity, feelings, and actions while emphasizing God’s love and redemptive plan.
• The Balance between Truth and Love: Teaching our children how to live in God’s truth while loving those who may not agree. 
• Practical Safety: Equipping children to recognize and respond appropriately to unsafe situations, such as inappropriate pictures or touch.
• God’s Design for Our Relationships: Highlighting the beauty of God’s design for relationships in marriage, family, and friendship.

As a bonus for my listeners, Elizabeth is offering a $10 discount on family licenses
for God’s Good Design or any other Foundation Worldview curriculum
by using the code PARENT10 at checkout.

Moms & Dads, this is your moment. You have the incredible privilege and responsibility of being your child’s first guide in understanding who they are in Christ. Don’t wait for the world to fill the silence with messages that confuse and contradict. Take the first step in shaping their view of identity with God’s Word as the foundation. 

Here’s what you can do to help your child understand God’s design for their identity:

1. Listen to Episode 129 of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD for practical advice and encouragement.
2. Explore God’s Good Design and other resources from Foundation Worldview to start these vital conversations with your child.
3. Use the code PARENT10 to receive $10 off a family license, and begin equipping your family with biblical truth.

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And if you have a child who is struggling in their faith or their identity, please listen to my recent interview on The Bridge Between Us Podcast with Melinda Patrick.
 

 
In this powerful conversation, I share how to battle for your kids in prayer with the authority God gave you. Your children need you to be their first voice, their guide, their neon-flashing sign pointing to the Truth, and their prayer warrior in a world filled with dangerous messages.Let’s partner together to prayerfully raise a generation that knows their identity in Christ and lives boldly for Him.

About the Guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Elizabeth created Foundation Worldview to equip Christian parents with the resources they need to train children to soundly interpret Scripture, carefully evaluate every idea they encounter, and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

•  God’s Good Design curriculum (Use code PARENT10 for a $10 discount on any family license)
•  How Should Christians Talk to Their Kids about Sexuality” by Catherine Segars
• “Radical Gender Lessons for Young Children” by Christopher F. Rufo
•  Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
•  God’s Design for Sex (series) by Stan and Brenna Jones
•  The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality by Luke Gilkerson
•  The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality
•  The Holy Sexuality Project by Christopher Yuan

Other Episodes with Elizabeth:

Ep. 57: How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview

Ep. 58: 7 Lies Culture is Spreading to Our Kids: Are They Buying?

Ep. 72 What Do Deconstructionists Often Get Wrong about the Faith

Ep. 73: How Can God Forgive Sins Like Abuse, Rape, and Murder?