Legacy Parenting

John and Lori Lane
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The Legacy Parenting Podcast equips parents with Biblical wisdom and practical strategies for faith-based parenting in today's challenging world. Hosted by John and Lori Lane, this podcast draws from their 42 years of marriage, 40 years of parenting, 43 years in education and the arts, and 25 years of home education to offer clear, Scripture-rooted guidance that rises above the noise of conflicting voices. Through engaging conversations and real-life examples, together they share how faith-based parenting builds children's lifelong commitment to God's Truth and creates a legacy that impacts generations. Whether you're just beginning your parenting journey or entering grandparenthood, Legacy Parenting provides the encouragement and Biblical principles needed to parent with confidence and purpose while navigating cultural “noise.” Join us in building a faith-filled family legacy that stands on the unchanging foundation of God's Word.

  1. 4d ago

    S2E6 - Biblical Parenting in a Changing Culture: Why Deuteronomy 6 & 7 Still Matter

    “Children are not simply getting older. They are becoming.” What does biblical parenting look like in a changing culture—and why does it still matter? In this episode, we return to Deuteronomy 6–7 to explore the biblical foundation for Christian parenting, intentional discipleship, and raising children with truth, purpose, and conviction. It is easy to dismiss certain behaviors with phrases like “kids will be kids” or “it’s just a stage.” But while children are developing and maturing, they are also being formed. Their habits, loves, loyalties, beliefs, and understanding of truth are taking shape every day. Biblical parenting is not a formula for producing perfect children, nor does it guarantee a particular outcome. It is about faithfully responding to God, trusting the authority of Scripture, and recognizing the important role parents have been given in discipling the next generation. In this episode, we explore: What Deuteronomy 6–7 teaches about biblical parentingWhy Christian parenting begins with the heart of the parentThe difference between childhood development and spiritual discipleshipWhy the home is a primary place for spiritual formationHow parents can disciple children through every stageWhy biblical principles for parenting are not outdatedThe importance of shaping the heart, not simply correcting behaviorHow Scripture helps children develop identity, conviction, and discernmentWhy intentional parenting matters in a culture filled with competing influencesThe difference between faithful parenting and trying to control outcomes Parenting methods may change, cultural pressures may change, and every child is different. But God’s truth has not changed. If we understand the biblical “why” behind parenting, we can approach the everyday habits of family life with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

    S2E6 - Biblical Parenting in a Changing Culture: Why Deuteronomy 6 & 7 Still Matter

  2. Aug 31

    S2E5 - When Your Child Won't Listen: How to Teach Biblical Obedience

    John is back with Lori on this episode of the Legacy Parenting Podcast for another conversation in the Habits That Shape a Heart series—and this time, they’re getting practical about what to do when your child simply doesn’t listen.. What happens when you’ve given a clear instruction, but your child ignores you, responds slowly, does half the job, or pushes back with an attitude? It can be tempting to raise your voice, repeat yourself, threaten consequences, or simply give up. But biblical obedience isn’t formed through anger, power struggles, or passive parenting. In this episode, John and Lori talk about how parents can respond with calm authority, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through while keeping the focus on the child’s heart. They also explore an important distinction every parent needs to understand: not every delayed response is rebellion. Sometimes immaturity, distraction, lack of understanding, or developmental differences are part of what’s happening. You’ll learn how to slow down your own response, discern what may be happening beneath the behavior, and train obedience as a habit over time. Because the goal isn’t simply to win the moment. It’s to shepherd your child’s heart, shape their will according to God’s truth, and prepare them to live faithfully under His authority. If obedience has become a source of frustration in your home, this conversation will give you practical, biblical encouragement for handling those hard moments with greater steadiness and purpose.

    S2E5 - When Your Child Won't Listen: How to Teach Biblical Obedience

  3. Aug 24

    S2E4 - What Biblical Obedience Looks Like at Home: Teaching Your Child to Listen and Respond Faithfully

    What does obedience actually look like in the everyday moments of family life? Last week, we reframed obedience as more than simply getting a child to do what they’re told. Biblical obedience is about helping a child learn to hear what is right and respond to it faithfully. In this episode of the Legacy Parenting Podcast, Lori brings that idea into the practical realities of home. You’ll learn why obedience is formed through small, repeated interactions rather than one perfect parenting moment—and why clarity, patience, and consistency matter so much in the process. Lori walks through three simple practices that help train a faithful response: giving clear instruction, allowing your child space to process and respond, and following through calmly and consistently. You’ll also be encouraged to pay attention to your tone, slow down when possible, and remember that resistance or distraction does not mean you are failing. Formation takes time. This episode will help you move beyond behavior management and see everyday obedience as part of the deeper work of discipling your child’s heart. This week, choose one everyday interaction and practice being clear, pausing, and following through faithfully.

    S2E4 - What Biblical Obedience Looks Like at Home: Teaching Your Child to Listen and Respond Faithfully

  4. Aug 17

    S2E3 - Biblical Obedience: How to Train Your Child’s Heart, Not Just Their Behavior | Habits That Shape a Heart

    “What we’re aiming for is not control. It’s not just, ‘Did they do what I said?’ It’s something deeper than that.”What does biblical obedience really look like—and how do we teach it without reducing parenting to behavior management? In this episode of the Habits That Shape a Heart series, John and Lori explore obedience as a heart habit: a willing response to what is right. Rather than focusing only on immediate compliance, they encourage parents to see everyday instructions, repetition, and follow-through as opportunities to train the heart over time. You’ll also discover how earlier habits like thankfulness and generosity create a foundation for obedience, and why obedience itself prepares the way for initiative. These ordinary moments matter because one day, your child will need to respond not simply to a parent’s voice, but to truth, conviction, and God’s leading. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why obedience is about heart formation, not controlHow thankfulness and generosity support willing obedienceWhy consistency and calm follow-through matterHow obedience strengthens a child’s will to choose what is rightWhy obedience becomes the foundation for initiativeOne simple way to practice obedience training this week Biblical parenting isn’t about perfection. It’s about faithfully using everyday moments to shape hearts for God.

    S2E3 - Biblical Obedience: How to Train Your Child’s Heart, Not Just Their Behavior | Habits That Shape a Heart

  5. Aug 10

    S2E2 - Foundations of Every Habit: Thankfulness and Generosity

    What if gratitude is shaping far more than manners?Most of us want our children to be thankful and generous. We remind them to say “thank you,” encourage them to share, and correct them when entitlement begins to show. But what if thankfulness and generosity are doing something much deeper than shaping good behavior? What if they are actually laying the foundation for obedience, self-control, integrity, and even courage? In this episode of the Legacy Parenting Podcast, Lori explores why these two seemingly simple habits are so important in the formation of a child’s heart—and why they may need to begin in us before we can faithfully cultivate them in our children. You’ll discover the important connection between how our children see what God has given them and how they respond to Him, why entitlement grows so easily when gratitude is missing, and how ordinary family moments can become opportunities for meaningful discipleship. If you want to raise children who live with open eyes, open hands, and hearts increasingly shaped by God’s truth, this conversation is an important place to begin.

    S2E2 - Foundations of Every Habit: Thankfulness and Generosity

  6. Aug 3

    S2E1 - Raising Faithful Kids - Habits that Shape a Heart - Biblical Parenting

    Welcome back to Season 2 of the Legacy Parenting Podcast! Before we dive into our new series on faithful parenting habits, Lori takes a step back to ask an important question: how is character actually formed in our children? In this introductory episode, we explore why habits matter far more than rules, lessons, or one-time conversations — and how the repeated, ordinary choices of daily life slowly shape the loves, desires, and instincts of a child's heart. We'll preview the habit progression we'll be following this season: thankfulness → generosity → obedience → initiative → self-government → integrity → courage — and why this sequence reflects the biblical process of sanctification and Christian maturity. This episode is for every parent who wants to raise children who don't just know what's right, but who — by God's grace — desire what is right and have the courage to live it. Timestamps: 0:00 — Season 2 Welcome & Introduction0:27 — Year 1 Framework Recap1:38 — The New Habits Series8:55 — Call to Action & Closing In This Episode: Why character is formed slowly through repeated daily choicesThe role of habits in spiritual formation and discipleshipA preview of the full habit progression for Season 2Why thankfulness is the right place to start Resources Mentioned: Legacy Parenting Resource Center: www.legacyparenting.net/legacyparentingresourcesSummer series on Habits for the Home: www.legacyparenting.net/legacypodcast Connect With Us: Website: www.legacyparenting.netSubscribe & leave a review to help other parents find the show

    S2E1 - Raising Faithful Kids - Habits that Shape a Heart - Biblical Parenting

  7. Jul 27

    62. Summer 26, Episode 6 - Building Rhythms that Last

    “Habits are not built through intensity. They are built through consistency.” In this final episode of Laying the Foundation: Habits that Shape a Home, we bring the series to a close by asking an important question: How do habits actually last? Many families begin with good intentions, fresh energy, and a desire to be more intentional. But over time, life gets busy, distractions return, and what once felt clear can begin to fade. This episode reminds parents that lasting formation does not come through doing more or pushing harder—it comes through building wise, sustainable rhythms. Rooted in Galatians 6:9, this conversation encourages families to choose small, repeatable patterns that can be practiced faithfully over time. Whether it is a moment of gratitude, a consistent expectation, a calm pause, or a daily responsibility, these rhythms create pathways for habits to take root. As we look ahead to habits like self-government, integrity, and courage, this episode reminds us that these qualities are formed in the small, repeated moments of daily life. Key Takeaways: Habits last when they are supported by consistent rhythms.Formation is cultivated over time, not created instantly.A rhythm is a simple pattern your family returns to regularly.Small, repeated practices shape the heart and train the will.Self-government, integrity, and courage are built through faithful daily moments.Choose one realistic rhythm and practice it faithfully, not perfectly.

    62. Summer 26, Episode 6 - Building Rhythms that Last

  8. Jul 20

    61. Summer 26, Episode 5 - From Practice to Ownership

    “Because there is a difference between a child who does what is right… and a child who begins to choose what is right.” In this fifth episode of Laying the Foundation: Habits that Shape a Home, we look at the quiet but powerful shift from practice to ownership. Parents spend so much of the early years prompting, reminding, instructing, and guiding—and that is necessary. But the goal is not constant prompting. The goal is formation. As children practice obedience over time, they begin to develop personal initiative: the ability to notice what needs to be done, take responsibility, and act faithfully without always being told. This is not independence from authority, but maturity under authority. Rooted in 1 Corinthians 10:31, this episode encourages parents to look for small signs that the heart is beginning to lead. This week, parents are invited to notice and affirm moments of initiative—not as performance, but as evidence of formation. Key Takeaways: Practice becomes ownership when children begin choosing what is right.Initiative grows through repeated training, not the removal of guidance.A trained heart begins to notice, respond, and take responsibility.Parents can encourage ownership by naming small signs of faithfulness.Habits take root when children are given both training and space.

    61. Summer 26, Episode 5 - From Practice to Ownership
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The Legacy Parenting Podcast equips parents with Biblical wisdom and practical strategies for faith-based parenting in today's challenging world. Hosted by John and Lori Lane, this podcast draws from their 42 years of marriage, 40 years of parenting, 43 years in education and the arts, and 25 years of home education to offer clear, Scripture-rooted guidance that rises above the noise of conflicting voices. Through engaging conversations and real-life examples, together they share how faith-based parenting builds children's lifelong commitment to God's Truth and creates a legacy that impacts generations. Whether you're just beginning your parenting journey or entering grandparenthood, Legacy Parenting provides the encouragement and Biblical principles needed to parent with confidence and purpose while navigating cultural “noise.” Join us in building a faith-filled family legacy that stands on the unchanging foundation of God's Word.

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  • Creator
    John and Lori Lane
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
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    © Copyright 2026 John and Lori Lane
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