On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, Dr. Champ Thornton shares how parents can make Scripture come alive for their children in practical, engaging ways.

Raising kids in today’s culture can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to passing on faith. Dr. Thornton offers simple, powerful tools to help parents disciple their children, from everyday conversations to creative ways of teaching biblical truth. Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, this conversation will encourage you to lead with intentionality, grace, and hope.

In this video you’ll learn:
🔹 Why parents—not the church—are the primary spiritual influence
🔹 Simple, practical ways to do family devotions that actually work
🔹 How to make ancient Scripture relevant to modern kids
🔹 A powerful parenting goal: helping kids live “in sync with reality”
🔹 What to do if you feel like you’ve fallen short as a parent