3 crucial questions Christian parents can help their youth and children think through

Using Scripture and everyday experiences, author and editor, Brian Dembowczyk, teases out answers to 3 of the most important questions facing your children

“Why is the sky blue?” “Did Adam and Eve have bellybuttons?” Our kids’ endless questions can be exhausting, but what if we saw them as opportunities to grow together, especially when it comes to faith?

The Bible is full of questions, asked both of God and by God, showing us something quite profound: God doesn’t just tolerate questions; he welcomes them. And as parents, we should too.

When we create a safe space for our kids to ask, wonder, and wrestle with these truths, we’re helping them build a faith that is strong, resilient, and deeply rooted in God’s Word

When it comes to discipling our kids, three life-shaping questions can spark meaningful conversations in our homes: (1) “Who is God?” (2) “Who am I?” and (3) “Who are others?” Let’s explore each of these questions and see how they can help our kids—and us—grow in the faith.

1. Who Is God?

Midway through his earthly ministry, Jesus asked his disciples a critical question: “Who do people say that that Son of Man is?” (Matthew 16:13, NET). The disciples’ response revealed that