Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany offers practical strategies and scenarios for handling challenging moments, whether you're managing a toddler’s tantrum or a teenager’s disconnect.

What does inspection look like on those tough days? For toddlers, it means getting low and getting quiet. Ask gently, “What’s going on in your heart?” Use these moments to introduce the idea that Jesus came to rescue you, helping them connect their feelings with grace.

For teenagers, inspection involves modeling and discussing values even when they seem disconnected or resistant. Engage in conversations about their beliefs, and avoid shame. Focus on how Jesus brings salvation and heart change rather than condemnation.

Bethany’s insights provide practical advice for transforming difficult moments into opportunities for growth, keeping Jesus at the center.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today, Bethany dives into what gospel-centered inspection conversations look like at different ages. You might be thinking, “I couldn’t have this conversation with my kids,” but remember—these talks take practice and repetition, and they may not go smoothly the first time.

With little ones, begin by asking hard questions like, “What was going on in your heart?” It’s about modeling and practicing these discussions. Engage with them and sometimes even guide them through the process. Lay out the concepts clearly and give them time to respond. The goal is not to make them feel bad but to introduce Jesus into their lives.

As your children grow into young adults, these conversations shift. They’ll start to take more ownership of their reflections, and you’ll transition from guiding them to partnering in their journey. The foundation you’ve built will help them navigate these discussions with greater independence, always keeping Jesus at the center.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we walk through the inspection phase of gospel-centered conversations with our children, scripture provides us with truths that anchor our hearts and guide us in love and wisdom.

Proverbs 16:2 reminds us that while we can observe actions, God is the one who truly sees and weighs the heart. Our role as parents is to partner with him, seeking to understand what lies beneath our children’s behavior.

Hebrews 4:12 encourages us to let God’s word shape our discernment, bringing clarity as we navigate difficult conversations. When we are rooted in his truth, we are better equipped to handle their hearts with care.

1 Corinthians 13 reminds us that love must guide everything we do. This phase of inspection is an opportunity to reflect Christ's love—offering grace, understanding, and safety as we help our children grow in both wisdom and faith.

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