Discipling Children Biblically: Five Gospel-Centered Commitments for Parents

Contending for the Word Q&A · Feb 15, 2026 · 5m

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins addresses one of the most important callings God has given to Christian parents: discipling their children according to the Word of God. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:6–7, Dave explains that biblical discipleship does not begin in the teenage years, nor is it outsourced to the church, school, or culture. Parents are God's primary instruments in shaping their children's hearts through intentional, daily, gospel-centered faithfulness. This episode outlines five essential commitments for biblical parenting: • Teaching God's Word in…