104. The 4% Problem: How to Actually Live as a Christ Follower with Shawna Goldstein
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Do you ever wonder if Sunday church attendance is enough to build lasting faith in your children? This question lies at the heart of my conversation with Shawna Goldstein, a passionate Bible teacher and mother of three teenage boys who's on a mission to equip parents for their most important role - discipling the next generation.
Shauna shares a startling statistic that changed her perspective: while about 60% of Americans identify as Christians, only 4% are living as disciples of Jesus. This gap isn't just concerning - it's reshaping how we understand what it means to raise children in faith. "We can't just shove that job off on the church," Shawna explains. "We are the main ones responsible for the spiritual growth of our kids.”
• Finding God in everyday moments makes faith real and accessible
• Bible teaching should be age-appropriate, interactive, and engaging
• Different parenting stages require different discipleship approaches
• Praying aloud over children models the importance of prayer
• Listening well to teens creates opportunities for deeper conversations
• Everyone has a role in discipling the next generation
Whether you're a parent seeking practical tools, a grandparent wondering how to influence the next generation, or someone without children looking to make disciples, this conversation offers wisdom for bringing faith beyond Sunday morning and into everyday life. Listen now to discover how small, consistent efforts can transform not just your family's spiritual journey, but potentially an entire generation.
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Chapters
1. Meet Shauna Goldstein (00:00:00)
2. Journey Into Bible Teaching (00:03:22)
3. Faith Beyond Sunday Church (00:06:38)
4. Intentional Faith Conversations (00:10:53)
5. Parenting Each Age Group (00:16:33)
6. Discipleship For Everyone (00:24:27)
7. Closing Thoughts & Gratitude (00:28:45)
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