You CAN Tell The Children Bible2School

Bible2School is on a mission to redefine how America thinks about religion during the public school day. ‘Separation of church and state’ does not mean our children need to leave their faith at the front door of the school.
In this previous episode, we heard from Sr. Counsel Matt Sharp from Alliance Defending Freedom, who discussed some of the rights students have to express their faith in public school. Now, this conversation zeros in on 5 specific ways we can encourage our kids to express their faith with others while in school!
As we learn to teach our kids how to openly express their faith with others, they’ll start growing into leaders who make a lasting impact for God’s kingdom on earth! There’s nothing more inspirational than hearing stories of bold faith in action, especially in the lives of children.
Are you ready to hear 5 ways kids can express their faith with others during their school day? Let’s go!
 
MATT SHARP serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy and focuses on state and local legislative matters.
Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, regularly provides testimony and legal analysis on how proposed legislation will impact constitutional freedoms, and advises governors, legislators, and state and national policy organizations on the importance of laws and policies that protect First Amendment rights. He has testified before the United States Congress on the importance of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Sharp has also worked on important cases advancing religious freedom and free speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and even perform a religious song at a school talent show. He authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of nearly 9,000 students, parents, and community members asking the Court to uphold students’ right to privacy against government intrusion.
Sharp earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. A member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee, he is also admitted to practice in several federal courts.
 
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Bible2School’s FREE Guide: God Was NOT Taken Out Of Public Schools!
 
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According to a 2023 Bible2School study of parents with children attending public school, 94% feel it’s important that their children express their faith while in school, but only 68% feel that they can do this legally. Matt Sharp, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, aims to equip parents to embolden their kids by discussing 4 ways they can express their faith in public school. As we learn about our kids’ religious rights, we can help their confidence grow so their boldness will inspire others to follow their lead and make a kingdom impact on earth as it is in heaven!
Ready to hear 4 ways your child can express their faith in public school? Let’s go!
MATT SHARP serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy and focuses on state and local legislative matters.
Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, regularly provides testimony and legal analysis on how proposed legislation will impact constitutional freedoms, and advises governors, legislators, and state and national policy organizations on the importance of laws and policies that protect First Amendment rights. He has testified before the United States Congress on the importance of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Sharp has also worked on important cases advancing religious freedom and free speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and even perform a religious song at a school talent show. He authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of nearly 9,000 students, parents, and community members asking the Court to uphold students’ right to privacy against government intrusion.
Sharp earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. A member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee, he is also admitted to practice in several federal courts.
Resources
Alliance Defending Freedom WEBSITE
Alliance Defending Freedom on FB
Alliance Defending Freedom on IG
Alliance Defending Freedom on X
Bible2School’s FREE Guide: God Was NOT Taken Out Of Public Schools!
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Have you ever experienced the power of prayer? We talk a lot about prayer on this podcast, but this episode addresses something new — praying for our child’s future spouse! You’ll hear Kori’s story behind this important topic and 3 ways you can start praying now! What we love the most about this conversation is the intentionality behind the prayers and every bit of wisdom that Kori shares! Since you’re here, I know that intentionality matters to you, too. Praise God we get to pray ahead of our children and bless their marriages, which can impact generations to come! 
Are you ready to hear 3 ways you can start praying for your child’s future spouse now? Let’s go!
 
Resources
Episode #42 - Will Graham
Episode #57 - Jodie Berndt
Romans 10:9 - Confess & Believe
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world
John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, the truth & the life
Psalm 139:5 - hem me in behind & before
Romans 12:2 - don’t be conformed, be transformed
Psalm 91 - 24/7 protection
Proverbs 9:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
1 Corinthians 13 - Love is patient, love is kind
Proverbs 31:30 - a woman who fears the Lord
1 John 5:15 - He hears the petitions of our hearts
 
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Dr. Georgia Purdom, Vice President of Educational Content at Answers In Genesis, helps us understand the difference between facts, theories, and ideas and gives us the tools to teach our children how to debunk 3 of the most popular myths of evolution! Georgia says if we want to combat evolution effectively with the truth of God’s Word and science we have to know what the evolutionists are saying, what the arguments are, and what children are being taught. 
The world will take every advantage it can to teach children contrary to God’s Word, so it’s our job to be intentionally teaching them truth. You’ll leave this conversation ready to debate like a gospel-believing biologist! 
Ready to combat the top 3 myths of evolution? Let’s go! 
GEORGIA PURDOM earned her PhD in molecular genetics from The Ohio State University. After teaching as a college biology professor for 6 years, she joined Answers in Genesis in 2006 where she serves as the Vice President of Educational Content in addition to being a speaker and writer. In her role as VP, she oversees the educational programming offered at both the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter and consults on educational curriculum produced for homeschool and Christian schools. She also directs AiG’s annual women’s conference, Answers for Women, bringing relevant apologetics teaching to women. Dr. Purdom and her husband Chris have been married for 26 years and have a 20 year old daughter Elizabeth.
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Shannon Popkin joins our Co-Host, Lee Nienhuis, in today’s episode focused on the book they co-authored called Comparison Girl for Teens. What a timely message for this generation! Our children, beginning at younger ages than ever before, are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression & loneliness, all of which can be connected to this comparison factor. In the midst of the greatest mental health crises of all time, Shannon & Lee give practical, Christ-centered wisdom & point us to Scripture for a better understanding of how we can live free from comparison. 
Ready to hear how you can train your children to navigate comparison well? Let’s go!
SHANNON POPKIN invites you to drink deeply of God’s story, and live like it’s true. Shannon’s books include Control Girl, Comparison Girl, Comparison Girl for Teens (2024), and Shaped by God’s Promises (2024). 
Shannon also hosts the Live Like It’s True Bible podcast and has been featured on Revive Our Hearts, FamilyLife Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Proverbs 31. She’s happy to be sharing life with Ken, who connect with Shannon at shannonpopkin.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube. 
 
LEE NIENHUIS is an author, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the Word is contagious. Lee serves as a Communications Specialist, ministry coach, and consultant for many churches and non-profit organizations. With a heart for Inductive Bible Study and missions, she speaks domestically and abroad communicating a dynamic vision for the next generation and biblical literacy. Lee’s books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes and Counter-Cultural Parenting are a clarion call for parents who are looking to raise whole hearted Christ followers in this generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family, True Woman, Iron Sharpens Iron, and Proverbs 31 ministries. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four great kids and live in West Michigan.  Lee LOVES being a wife and mother, but when she isn’t carting kids, coaching high school cheerleading, or whipping up dinners, she loves hot cups of coffee, deep friendships and laughing till her sides ache. 
Resources
Comparison Girl For Teens Book
Shannon’s Website
Lee’s Website
James 3:14-15 - bitter jealousy in your heart is not wisdom from above
Revelation 12:4 - 1/3rd of the stars of heaven cast to the earth
Phil 2:5-7 -  Jesus didn’t count equality with God a thing to be grasped
Psalm 139 - fearfully and wonderfully made
 
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Laurie Christine, mom of 4 boys and podcast host of Redeeming the Chaos, talks to us about the importance of family devotions. The best part is that Laurie brings her own resources to the table to help those of us who may need some fresh ideas!  Laurie reminds us that discipleship looks different for each family, and that it is the Lord’s job to produce the fruit from our efforts. You will leave this conversation uplifted and ready to build on your obedience to the Lord’s command in Deuteronomy 6 - to teach your children so that the next generation will know the wondrous deeds of our God.
 
Ready to dig into a conversation on family devotional time? Let’s go!
 
LAURIE CHRISTINE is an author, podcast host, certified Biblical Parenting Coach, Bible teacher, wife, and mom of four wild, loud, adventurous boys.
Her podcast, Redeeming the Chaos, invites moms of boys to join her on the wild, wonderful, chaotic adventure of raising courageous boys and connecting them with Christ.  
In addition to hosting a podcast, Laurie writes devotions and Bible stories for families. Her passion is to raise strong, courageous warriors for the Kingdom of God, and to help families like yours do the same! 
Her most recent book, Rise of the Enemy, is the first in her Dragon Slayer Bible series. The book released on Amazon in November 2023.
Laurie has more than fifteen years of experience teaching the Bible to young children as well as writing Sunday School curriculum for her local church. 
 
Resources
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Judges 2:10 - all that generation forgot what the Lord had done for them
Psalm 78:4 - we will tell the children about the Lord and what he’s done
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - Talk about God’s Word all the time
2 Timothy 1:5 - Timothy’s mom & grandma commended for their faith
1 Peter 5:7 - Cast your anxiety on the Lord
1 Corinthians 3:6 - God grows the seed
 
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