Equipped for Impact

Luis Miranda and Nathan Deck
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A podcast designed to equip parents to disciple the next generation to stand firm in their faith and influence the world for Christ. Each episode explores practical questions and cultural issues through a Biblical worldview, providing the wisdom and tools needed to guide children toward a Christ-centered life. Presented by: Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. 

  1. 14H AGO

    The Sanctity of Life in a Disposable Culture

    We challenge the replacement mindset shaping how culture treats people and root our view of human worth in the image of God. We share age‑wise scripts, practical habits, and a grace‑filled posture so parents can disciple kids to love and protect life. • the image of God as the basis of worth  • culture’s convenience narrative vs biblical compassion  • scripture anchors in Genesis 1, Psalm 139, Proverbs 24  • moving beyond politics to convictions and practice  • age‑appropriate guidance for young kids, tweens, and teens  • training teens to think, not just react  • modeling compassion through church and community  • prayer, presence, and serving together as habits  • grace for past choices and telling the truth with love If this episode encouraged you or helped you, please share it with another parent who could use this resource … and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next episode Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

    26 min

  2. JAN 8

    Raising Stewards, Not Spenders: Teaching Kids how to use God's money for His Work

    We challenge fear and escapism by reframing money as God’s resource for God’s mission. We teach a four-bucket plan—give, save, spend, and “oh” debt—to train kids as stewards who align dollars with the Great Commission. • rising costs and debt pressures shaping habits • fear, hoarding and escapism as common reactions • three cultural money lies children absorb • contentment in Christ and true ownership • stewardship defined by ownership, accountability, mission • practical four-bucket framework for families • age-specific ideas for giving and savings goals • visible spending habits and values-based questions • debt as tomorrow’s money spent today • one small step to start this week If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another parent who could use this resource. Please subscribe so you don't miss our next episode Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

    30 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    Merry Christmas From Equipped for Impact

    We swap stories about the small rituals that make Christmas warm and Christ-centered, from cinnamon rolls and pajamas to St. Nicholas shoes and Mexican Posadas. We share practical tech boundaries, a love for simple meals, and why repetition turns moments into memory. • swapping Christmas traditions that keep Christ at the center • cinnamon rolls rising while gifts are opened • pajamas on Christmas Eve as a belonging cue • German St. Nicholas Day with shoes on 6 December • Mexican Posadas and Christmas Eve family time • practical tech boundaries for presence over noise • Chinese food as a restful Christmas night ritual • KFC in Japan as a lesson in cultural tradition • light family movies as memory-makers • sign-off for break and promise of new content Podcast at WayneChristian.org We will get you a wonderful Equipped for Impact sticker as a Christmas gift from us If you know me personally, send me a text message to tell me that you listen to this episode on Christmas Day Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

    8 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Book Recommendations for Christmas: Because Squishmallows Aren’t Eternal

    We challenge the gift list and build a better one: books that form a child’s worldview, fuel wonder, and anchor faith beyond Christmas morning. From toddlers to teens, we share practical picks, why fiction matters, and how to read with your kids so truth sticks. • why books outlast toys and trends • connecting Advent and the Bible’s big story • age-based recommendations for kids, tweens, and teens • beginner apologetics that build confidence • teen reads on calling, mission, and justice • using fiction to train moral imagination • how to give the why and read together • one gift that outlasts batteries If this episode encouraged you share it with another parent who could use this list of recommendations and maybe they can find uh some quick deals that they can get two-day shipping from Amazon to get under their tree this year Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episodes uh as we continue and wrap up our our Christmas Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

    30 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Surviving The Holiday Schedule

    We confront the December rush and trade busyness for peace by choosing Christ over the calendar. Practical steps help families name non‑negotiables, say no with grace, schedule rest, and redeem everyday moments for worship. • the cost of stacking “good” events in December • busyness versus fruitfulness as a spiritual trap • asking if the schedule matches stated values • choosing non‑negotiables for worship and family rhythm • caps and boundaries for weekends and Sundays • scripts for saying no with clarity and kindness • scheduling weekly rest to calm the home • redeeming car rides, cooking, and wrapping with prayer and worship • outcomes: calmer homes, regulated kids, meaningful worship Share it with another parent who could use this resource. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode in this Christmas mini series Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

    24 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    Co-Parenting over the Holidays: Ensuring Consistent Discipleship

    We explore how to give kids spiritual stability when custody schedules, traditions, and routines pull December in different directions. Advent peace, simple rhythms, and clear communication help us anchor hearts in Christ when everything else shifts. • emotional impact of two homes during Christmas • Advent peace as presence not absence of chaos • Deuteronomy 6 and habit-based discipleship • three non-negotiables: daily word, prayer rhythm, weekly verse • practical tools and Advent devotional ideas • leading with peace and clear parent-to-parent communication • tech prompts to sustain simple routines • building a two-home discipleship plan with duplicate resources • encouragement to focus on faithfulness over perfection If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another parent who could use this resource. Make sure that you subscribe so you don’t miss our next episode as we continue our Christmas series Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

    22 min

  7. 11/27/2025

    Choosing Contentment Over Consumerism This Christmas

    We confront holiday consumerism and show how to raise grateful, kingdom-minded kids when the world sells more as the path to joy. Practical tools, Scripture, research, and family rhythms help us model contentment, generosity, and worship through Advent. • defining consumerism as a heart issue that shapes identity and trust • biblical warnings on the love of money and Demas’ drift • gratitude as the engine of contentment and enemy of consumerism • modeling contentment: parents’ spending and habits kids copy • Want Need Wear Read as a gift framework • tying gifts to stewardship, budgeting, and cheerful giving • low-cost giving traditions kids love and remember • serve-before-you-shop practices that reframe desire • Advent rhythms that center Christ’s humility and hope • teaching the why of enough and seeking the kingdom first If you are listening to this and this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend, a family member who's maybe in town with you for Thanksgiving or you're visiting, leave us a review and subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next. Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

    26 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    AI and Kids: What Parents Need to Know Now

    We lay out a clear, hopeful way for Christian parents to guide kids through AI in school, at home, and in relationships without fear or hype. We define AI, name real risks, and give a simple family plan that keeps tools serving people. • defining AI as pattern-learning software, not a person  • technology’s proper place for bonding with real people  • where children already encounter AI in apps and feeds  • ethical school use as tutor, not ghostwriter  • myths about cheating, neutrality and regulation  • privacy risks and data-sharing safeguards  • relational displacement from AI companions  • hallucinations and bias with a three-question test  • a family theology of technology and house rules  • age-wise coaching for kids, tweens and teens If it did help you, please share it with a friend, another parent who could use this as well Well, leave us a rating and review. We’re still a really new podcast, so any ratings, reviews like that, it helps get the word out Send any questions you want answered to podcast@waynechristian.org This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

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A podcast designed to equip parents to disciple the next generation to stand firm in their faith and influence the world for Christ. Each episode explores practical questions and cultural issues through a Biblical worldview, providing the wisdom and tools needed to guide children toward a Christ-centered life. Presented by: Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. 

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  • Creator
    Luis Miranda and Nathan Deck
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wayne Christian School
  • Show Website
    Equipped for Impact