The Christian Grandparenting Podcast
Every week, I offer practical hands-on activities to help grandparents enthusiastically share their faith with their grandkids. Seminary-trained, so you don’t have to be, I bring fresh ideas for teaching Scripture and principles from God’s Word. I’ll share prayers for intercession and ways to build character and connection with your grandchildren.
How to Honor Your Grandchildren’s Parents
Scripture commands us to honor fathers and mothers, but what do we do when the father or mother is our own child? Today we’ll explore how to honor your grandchildren’s parents. Show Notes for How to Honor Your Grandchildren’s Parents Scripture to Help Grandparents: Exodus 20:12 Romans 12:10 Philippians 4:8 Romans 13:7 2 Corinthians 8:21…
Read More How to Share 3 Principles of Sowing with Your Grandchildren
The principles of sowing and reaping flow through Scripture, but how do we make them real to the grandkids? We’ll explore sowing, reaping, and the grandkids today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for How to Share 3 Principles of Sowing with Your Grandchildren Scripture to Help Grandparents Galatians 6:7-8 2 Corinthians…
Read More How to Build Faith in Your Grandchildren on Mother’s Day
Building faith? Through Mother’s Day? That’s right. Show Notes for How to Build Faith in Your Grandchildren on Mother's Day Scripture to Help Grandparents: Proverbs 31:30-31 Proverbs 31:27 2 Timothy 1:5 Exodus 20:12 Interview Questions Next episode on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Sharing the Principles of Sowing and Reaping with Your Grandchildren Find Gayle: Gayle…
Read More Seeds: How to Share the Mystery of Life from Death With Your Grandchildren
Spring is the perfect time for seed planting, flowers, veggies, and spiritual seeds. Today we’re exploring how to share the mystery of life from death, through a seed, on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Show Notes for Seeds: How to Share the Mystery of Life from Death with Your Grandchildren Scripture For Grandparents: Mark 4:26-29 1 Corinthians…
Read More How to Share Biblical Principles with Your Grandchildren on Pizza Night
What do Jesus and pizza night have in common? Find out today when you join me for The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Show Notes for How to Share Biblical Principles on Pizza Night with Your Grandchildren Scripture to Help Grandparents: Romans 8:28 1 Corinthians 3:11 Genesis 1:12 Tim Shoemaker Pizza dough recipe Pizza sauce recipe Next episode on The…
Read More 3 Great Object Lessons for Camping with Grandchildren
Ever thought about camping with your grandkids? Get your gear, because today, on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’re going camping. Show Notes for 3 Great Object Lessons for Camping with Grandchildren Scripture to Help Grandparents: Psalm 119:105 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Matthew 7:13-14 Recommended Camping Accessories for Kids: Headlamps Glow sticks Sleeping bag/pad Small drawstring backpack to carry…
Read More Build a Better Easter Basket for Your Grandchild
Easter is almost here. Are you ready? While I’ll never turn down chocolate, there’s so much more to Easter than candy and stuffed rabbits. Here are some suggestions for a better Easter basket for your grandchild. Show Notes for Build a Better Easter Basket for Your Grandchild Scripture to Help Grandparents: Mark 10:16 Deuteronomy 6:8-9 Joshua…
Read More 3 Reasons to Celebrate Your Grandchild’s Salvation
Do you remember the day you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? How about your grandchild’s salvation decision? It’s a significant moment and one worth celebrating. Show Notes for 3 Reasons to Celebrate Your Grandchild's Salvation Scripture to help Grandparents: John 6:44 Habakkuk 2:2-3 Ephesians 4:15-16 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1 Peter 2:2-3 2 Peter…
Read More How to Write a Biblical Blessing for Your Grandchild
Scripture offers the blessing as a way to encourage future generations to walk out their faith. But have you ever given a biblical blessing? How do you do it? Show Notes for How to Write a Biblical Blessing for Your Grandchild Scripture to Help Grandparents: Genesis 27:27-29 Genesis 49:1-28 Matthew 3:16-17 Mark 10:16 Ephesians 1:4 Psalm…
Read More Faith-Building St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for Your Grandchildren
St. Patrick’s Day is coming. Are you ready? Not that we need an excuse to have fun with the grandchildren, but St. Patrick’s Day offers food, fun, and faith. Show Notes for Faith-Building St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for Your Grandchildren: Scripture: Acts 13:2 John 3:35 Genesis 1:1-2 John 15:26 1 Corinthians 15:28 St. Patrick's Breastplate…
Read More God’s Lavish Love for Our Grandchildren
God loves us lavishly, but how do we explain that to our grandchildren? We don’t. We show them. Today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’ll explore God’s lavish love. Show Notes for God’s Lavish Love for the Grandchildren Scripture That Helps Grandparents: Genesis 3 Exodus 3:8 John 2:1-11 Matthew 6:28-29 Ephesians 1:7-8 Ephesians 3:17-19 1…
Read More Making Mealtime Special with Your Grandchildren
Mealtime is memory time. Join me at the table today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you're here. Show Notes for Making Mealtime Special with Your Grandchildren Scripture To Help Grandparents: Luke 22:14-15 Matthew 18:20 Numbers 6:22-27 Etsy: Celebration Plates Next on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Putting Visuals to God's Lavish Love for the Grandchildren.…
Read More Faith and Fishing with Your Grandchildren
Are you an angler? Has fishing hooked you? We explore faith and fishing today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for Faith and Fishing with Your Grandchildren Scripture To Help Grandparents: Matthew 4:2-3 Proverbs 15:1 Proverbs 27:17 Numbers 32:23 Hebrews 10:23-25 Acts 2:42 Next on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Making Mealtime Special with…
Read More Building Your Grandchild’s Faith at the Beach
Our grandkids like to build sandcastles, but when we’re at the beach, we build faith too. Today, on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’re heading for the beach. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for Building Your Grandchildren’s Faith at the Beach Scripture That Helps Grandparents: Psalm 139:17-18 NET Genesis 1:20-23, 26 Psalm 8:6-8 Resources: Canva print…
Read More Celebrating Faith, Freedom, and the Fourth of July with Your Grandchildren
The Fourth of July is coming! Are you ready? To bring Jesus into the conversation, I mean. Today, we explore life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for Celebrating Faith, Freedom, and the Fourth of July with Your Grandchildren Scripture That Helps Grandparents: John 17:3…
Read More Help Your Grandchildren Transform, Not Conform
Our grandchildren are under increasing pressure to conform. To culture. To the latest trends. To modern post-Christian thought. Help them transform instead. We tackle transformation today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Show Notes for Help Your Grandchildren Transform, Not Conform Scripture: Romans 12:2 Ephesians 2:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 C. S. Lewis quote from Mere Christianity:…
Read More 4 Ways to Build Your Grandchildren’s Faith on Father’s Day
Building faith? Through Father’s Day? That’s right. Join me today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast as we prepare to celebrate our dads. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for 4 Ways to Build Your Grandchildren's Faith on Father’s Day Scripture That Helps Grandparents 2 Corinthians 6:18 Psalm 103:13 1 Timothy 5:8 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Exodus 20:12 Interview…
Read More Faith Building Movie Nights with Your Grandchildren
Can movie night be fun and character-building? Absolutely! Join me on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast as we explore movie night! Glad you’re here. Show Notes for Faith Building Movie Nights With Your Grandchildren Scripture to Help Grandparents Matthew 13:34 Matthew 20:19 Romans 12:19 Romans 8:18 James 4:10 You will need to vet these. Not all will be appropriate for…
Read More Hiking with the Grandchildren: Faith Takeaways from the Trail
Trail walking means trail talking. Today, we’ll explore hiking with the grandkids on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for Hiking with Your Grandchildren: Faith Takeaways from the Trail Scripture That Helps Grandparents 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Job 39:27-29 Proverbs 6:6-8 Romans 1:20 Genesis 1:31 Psalm 46:10 Psalm 8:4 Romans 5:3-4 The Ten Essentials…
Read More Faith Takeaways When Stargazing With the Grandchildren
Psalm 19 says,“The heavens declare the glory of God.” Today, we’re talking about stargazing with the grandchildren on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Show Notes for Faith Takeaways When Stargazing With the Grandchildren Scripture That Helps Grandparents: Genesis 15:5-6 Ephesians 1:4 Genesis 1:14-19 Revelation 12:1-5 Joel 2:30-31 Psalm 147:4 Isaiah 40:26 Psalm 8:3-4 John 1:5 Dr. Heiser’s…
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