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Rooted By The River: An SRC Parenting Podcast

Rooted By The River: An SRC Parenting Podcast

Written by: Spanish River Church
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Parents are called to be the primary disciplers of their children. But that feels overwhelming, doesn't it?

"Rooted by the River" is a Spanish River Church podcast here to empower you as a parent.

We invite you to take a journey with us as we engage with knowledgeable guests who offer practical parenting wisdom. We want to equip you to nurture faith at home in our fast-paced, ever-changing culture.

Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums or teen questions, each episode will offer practical insights, gospel encouragement, and a deeper connection to help you and your children stay rooted in Jesus.

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Episodes
  • "Kingdom Culture Families: Paideia, Not Perfection"

    "Kingdom Culture Families: Paideia, Not Perfection"
    Apr 15 2026
    In this episode, we unpack paideia—a biblical vision for shaping not just behavior, but hearts, habits, and character. Paideia. A Greek word used in the verse to fathers in Ephesians 6:4. It means "discipline", but so much more! It encompasses the culture that forms and shapes our core instincts - the power within us to navigate ourselves, our choices and our hearts in a “multi-cultural” world. The one critical culture that determines who we become is known as Paideia - a comprehensive formation of a young child into a mature and virtuous citizen of the Kingdom of God. Paideia encompasses the long road we as parents take to bring up our children in the discipline and love of Christ - to become a Kingdom Citizen. In this enlightening episode, John Houmes and Pastor David Cassidy of SRC, discuss with wit, wisdom and insight, the meaning and importance of creating a culture of “Paideia” in our homes that will nurture our children in a way that imbeds Christ-like behaviors and impulses as they mature into adult citizens of the Kingdom of God - and the world we live in. #ChristianParenting #KingdomFamily #DiscipleYourKids #Paideia Chapters 0:00 🎙️ Can the Fear of the Lord Be Taught? (Opening Hook) 0:46 👋 Introducing Pastor David Cassidy 1:00 📖 Unpacking the Greek Word Paideia (Ephesians 6:4) 4:00 👑 Kingdom Culture vs. "Christian Elements" in the Home 6:30 ❤️ It Starts with Love: The Shema & Deuteronomy 9:30 🌱 What Should We Hope for Our Kids at Age 28? 13:15 💪 Resilient Disciples, Not Chocolate Soldiers 15:00 🏷️ "Remember Whose You Are" — Identity in Christ 17:30 😲 Enjoying Christ, Not Just Obeying Him 21:00 🌿 Gospel Opportunities in Your Child's Failures 25:00 📱 Anti-Discipleship Forces: Technology, Culture & More 28:00 ⛪ How Church & Christian Schools Partner with Parents 35:00 🏠 Practical Steps to Kingdom Paideia at Home 39:00 📚 Must-Read Classics for Christian Parents 42:00 🏔️ Trips, Beauty & Nature as Formation Tools 45:00 🍽️ The Theology of the Dinner Table 49:40 💡 Pastor John's 3 Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned 📖 Ephesians 6:4 — Paideia in Scripture📖 Deuteronomy 6 — The Shema📖 Hebrews 12 — The Lord's Discipline📖 Philippians 3 — Laying Hold of That for Which Christ Laid Hold of You📚 Desiring the Kingdom — James K. Smith📚 Greek Mythology — Edith Hamilton📚 Confessions — Augustine📚 Shakespearean Sonnets & Milton📚 The Hobbit / Lord of the Rings — J.R.R. Tolkien📚 The Chronicles of Narnia — C.S. Lewis🏰 Westminster Shorter Catechism🏰 Heidelberg Catechism🏰 Luther's Catechism 🔑 Key Takeaways 👑 Paideia is bigger than discipline — It's the complete formation of your child's heart, habits, loves, and instincts into a Kingdom citizen.❤️ Formation starts with love, not information — Shape what your child loves, not just what they know.💪 Raise resilient disciples, not chocolate soldiers — The goal is a faith that doesn't crumble under pressure, pain, or disappointment.🏠 Your home is already a culture — The question is what it's forming your kids into. Direction over perfection.👤 It starts with YOU — Who is discipling you so you can disciple your children?🍽️ The dinner table is sacred ground — Don't underestimate the power of slowing down and eating together.📚 Beauty, story & experience shape the soul — Classic literature, travel, and nature cultivate an imagination rooted in the good, the true, and the beautiful.🌊 Take the long view — Kingdom paideia is a slow drip, not a weekend seminar. Keywords: parenting, paideia, kingdom, family life, enculturation, formation, spiritual formation, theology, dinner table, christian school, home school, christian family, fear of the lord, christian identity
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    58 mins
  • Everyday Stewardship: Raising Money Smart Kids in a Material World

    Everyday Stewardship: Raising Money Smart Kids in a Material World
    Mar 11 2026

    In this audio-only bonus episode of Rooted by the River (Spanish River Church parenting podcast), you’ll hear a powerful Mom Talks message from Rebecca Haar and Chastity Langley on everyday stewardship—how to raise money-smart kids in a material world.

    With 2,000+ Bible verses that address money, wealth, possessions, and generosity, this conversation helps parents build a biblical foundation for family finances and practice practical tools that actually work—from preschool “money jars” to teen budgeting with debit cards.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Model Christian stewardship through contentment, gratitude, and self-control
    • Teach kids the Give • Save • Spend framework (with real-life examples)
    • Use allowance + chores to build work ethic and money responsibility
    • Train teens with a weekly budget, transaction check-ins, and no bailouts
    • Build habits like delayed gratification, saving for big goals, and generosity
    • Talk about budgeting without oversharing family income 💬
    • Use everyday moments (shopping, vacations, broken appliances) to disciple kids

    This episode is packed with practical ideas for Christian parents, family discipleship, raising financially responsible kids, and helping children see money as a tool for God’s glory—not a master.

    🎧 If this episode helps you, share it with a friend and leave a review—those two things help more families find the podcast!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Opening Teaser

    00:09 Welcome + Setup

    00:45 Why Stewardship Matters

    03:10 Meet the Speakers

    04:17 Live the Example

    05:31 What We Value

    06:35 Faithful Stewardship

    07:40 Choose Generosity

    08:30 Kids: Money Basics

    10:10 Give • Save • Spend

    10:55 Let Them Fail

    12:20 Incentives + Goals

    14:36 Teens: New Stage

    15:55 Teen Budget System

    16:52 10% + No Bailouts

    19:06 Teachable Moments

    20:30 Emergency Fund

    21:30 Delayed Gratification

    22:55 Give + Serve

    24:44 Apps + Real Costs

    26:10 Experiences > Stuff

    27:25 Compassion Giving

    29:14 College Costs

    31:30 Adoption + Gospel

    31:57 Q&A Highlights

    44:45 Closing

    Christian parenting, teaching kids money, biblical stewardship, parenting and finances, raise money smart kids, kids allowance and chores, teen budgeting, family budget, generosity, tithing, delayed gratification, contentment, financial literacy for kids, faith and money, discipleship at home
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    45 mins
  • The Unhurried Family with Dan Houmes (part 2)

    The Unhurried Family with Dan Houmes (part 2)
    Mar 4 2026

    In this episode of Rooted by the River, John and Dan Houmes unpack the hidden costs of hurrying through life and how to reclaim healthier rhythms at home, specifically around PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH and FAMILY FINANCES.

    Today’s families are often juggling full-time schedules, blurred work-home boundaries, and constant mental over-load. A full calendar can feel productive and even faithful, but nonstop activity often leaves families exhausted and disconnected from one another.

    #familyculture #kidssports #BusyFamily #FamilyRhythms

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Intro/Characteristics - Health and Finances

    01:17 Introduce Kids to Reali

    01:36 Symptom Repetitive Health

    02:35 More Characteristics of a Hurried Family

    02:45 #7 Repetitive Physical/Mental Health Problem

    04:01 Temptation to Optimize Activities/Life beyond sports

    05:03 Finances / Dual Income Family

    05:53 Being Intentional about being “dual income” family

    06:57 How to Dual Income Families find their Center in midst of Busyness

    07:55 Does Income influences Lifestyle or Lifestyle influence Income

    09:07 #8 Dual-Income Families

    09:10 80/10/10 Rule in Finances

    10:16 Heightened Financial Obligations (College, Medical bills, etc)

    13:27 #8B Single Parent Families

    15:12 #9 Financial Obligations

    16:56 Take-Aways
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    19 mins
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