Effective child discipline is crucial for a child's development and well-being. Biblical parenting principles emphasize the importance of setting clear boundaries, providing consistent consequences, and communicating genuine love and grief. By using methods such as clear warnings, contracts, and consequences, parents can help their children develop a sense of responsibility and obedience. However, it's essential to avoid common pitfalls like inconsistency, yelling, and physical punishment, which can lead to rebellion and damage relationships. With patience, love, and clear communication, parents can guide their children towards a path of righteousness and peace. [... more]

Parents who want to raise well-adjusted children must find a balance between being too strict and too soft, as excessive control can lead to rebellion and low self-esteem, while permissive parenting can result in insecurity and a lack of self-discipline. [... more]

The idea of self-love is a dangerous teaching that has spilled over into modern evangelicalism, attributing society's ills to a lack of positive self-image or self-esteem. However, the Bible commands us to esteem others better than ourselves, and our value in God's sight is measured by Christ's death for our sins, not by our own worth. [... more]

The Bible teaches that our inadequacies can actually make us useful in ministry, as seen in the life of Apostle Paul. He freely admits his weakness and inability to accomplish tasks on his own, but instead attributes his competence to God's power. This perspective is in contrast to the cultural emphasis on self-esteem and achievement, which can lead to a lack of proper sense of inadequacy. By recognizing our limitations and weaknesses, we can discover the strength and power of God's grace, and find our true identity in Christ. [... more]

The Bible teaches that status seeking is a destructive attitude that hinders our usefulness to God and our relationships with others. The alternative to status seeking is humility, which is a proper viewpoint of oneself from God's perspective. Humility is not a low self-image, but rather a proper sense of self-esteem that recognizes one's worth as a child of God. When we humble ourselves, God lifts us up, and the proper action that follows humility is service to others. This service is not done to gain recognition or status, but rather to quietly serve one another without hope or desire of recognition. [... more]

Kathy Bates opens up about her early struggles with self-acceptance and body image, revealing how she overcame weight issues and low self-esteem to achieve success in her acting career. She shares her experiences with cancer, including a double mastectomy and ovarian cancer, and how these challenges have informed her perspective on life and her work. Bates also discusses her early days as an actress, including her time on stage and her breakthrough role in the film 'Misery'. [... more]

God's omniscience and divine acquaintance with our innermost being brings relief from pressure, releases us to be ourselves, removes destructive ideas of secret sins, rebuilds our self-esteem, restrains us from fulfilling fleshly desires, refreshes our love for Him, and renews our desire to serve Him with all of our heart. [... more]

The story of Jesus Christ's humble entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey, teaching us about his Lordship, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, and the importance of humility and faith in our lives. [... more]

Raising children with strong hearts involves teaching self-respect, humility, and resiliency, rather than self-esteem. Parents can help their kids develop GRIT, integrity, and tenacity by providing guidance, discipline, and support, and by modeling humble confidence and a strong faith. [... more]

Developing a love relationship with the Lord is key to helping children build self-confidence and trust in God's purpose for their lives. Parents can help their kids find true purpose, passion, and peace by teaching them about God's attributes and encouraging them to develop a heart for God. [... more]

Christian generosity is about serving a different Master, imitating God's love, and being radically, sacrificially, and joyfully generous. Cultivating a biblical attitude about giving, such as secret, open-handed, cheerful, loving, and sacrificial, can bring spiritual benefits and fill us with joy from the Holy Spirit. [... more]

Deep honesty and knowing oneself and God are foundational to all human health, and humility is the gateway to abundant living, as seen in the example of a little child who trusts and loves without the need for superiority. [... more]

Many people carry a deep-seated wound from their childhood, often referred to as the father wound, which can lead to feelings of insecurity, low self-esteem, and distorted relationships. Kia Stevens shares her personal story of overcoming her own father wound and offers practical tools and guidance on how to identify and heal from this wound, including the importance of forgiveness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the power of the word of God. [... more]

Jay Kim shares his personal struggle with digital addiction and how it affects his relationships and identity. He explores the concept of the fruit of the Spirit and how it can be cultivated through a deeper connection with God. Kim also discusses the importance of analog experiences and how they can help us find contentment and self-control in a digital world. [... more]

God's nature is to create, bring order, and bless what he has made, resulting in exponential increase and fruitfulness. He wants humanity to live fruitful lives, and his intent is to bless and prosper what is good, made by him. The power of blessing is a positive vision that helps shape identity and forecast a future, whereas pressuring is an expression of law that can lead to anxiety and failure. [... more]

Failure is a natural part of being human, but it doesn't have to destroy our lives. By building a self-esteem system based on God's unconditional love and following five key principles, we can turn our failures into constructive experiences. We can learn to accept our failures, bring closure to our relationships with God and others, and trust in God's plan to restore us and turn our failures into something good. [... more]

A mother's role in guiding her tween daughter through the challenges of puberty and body changes is crucial in shaping her daughter's self-image and understanding of her sexuality. By being open, honest, and supportive, mothers can help their daughters navigate these changes with confidence and a positive body image, while also instilling faith and values that will last a lifetime. [... more]

As caregivers, we often feel overwhelmed and undervalued, but it's essential to recognize the importance of our role and the value we bring to our loved ones. By understanding the concept of self-esteem and comportment, we can learn to respect ourselves and others, leading to a more positive and effective caregiving experience. [... more]

A discussion on the importance of mental health, responsibility, and happiness in achieving success and overcoming failure. Guests include Dr. Jordan Peterson, Greg Harden, and Sage Steele, who share their insights on how to cultivate a sense of purpose and self-esteem, and how to recover from setbacks and failures. [... more]

The Bible teaches that true strength comes from recognizing our inadequacy and relying on God's power, rather than trying to save our lives by holding on to them. In a culture that values self-esteem and self-reliance, the church must be careful not to portray itself as having it all together, but rather as a community of broken and imperfect people who are seeking to follow God's lead. [... more]