Raising Up Dreamers

How do you raise Christian kids who have dreams that seem beyond their reach? Parenting is an important task, but the pressure doesn't need to be on us. As parents, we simply need to follow the leading of the Lord with the understanding that our children's natural abilities are actually the Lord working out their destiny. When we give Christ unlimited control of our parenting, we learn that Jesus is a better parent to our children than we can ever hope to be. As Sheila Erwin shares personal stories of raising two successful filmmakers and delves into biblical principles, you will be encouraged to cultivate your children’s gifts and help them reach their dreams―no matter how impossible they seem. By parenting from a position of trust and rest in God, you can guide your children to chase their God-given dreams and channel their talents to glorify God instead of being gripped by the world.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction: Dreams Do Come True
3. Foreword from Andrew Erwin
4. Foreword from Jon Erwin
5. Part 1: Tips | Tip 1: Raise the Children God Has Given You
6. Tip 2: Teach Them About Their Uniqueness
7. Tip 3: Bring Them to Jesus
8. Tip 4: You Are the Right Mom
9. Tip 5: You Can Do Hard Things
10. Tip 6: Whose Dream Is It?
11. Tip 7: They Are Lent to You
12. Tip 8: Discipline Your Children
13. Tip 9: God Enables You
14. Tip 10: Join in the Fun and Be Their Fan
15. Tip 11: Teach About Disappointment
16. Tip 12: Make Daily Deposits
17. Tip 13: Teach Them to Value Others
18. Part 2: Foundations | Foundation 1: Watch and Learn
19. Foundation 2: "Any Old Bush Will Do"
20. Foundation 3: Recognize "But God" Moments
21. Part 3: Essentials | Essential 1: Embrace Your Faith
22. Essential 2: Make Jesus Your Standard
23. Essential 3: Follow the Supreme Authority
24. Essential 4: Live Holy
25. Essential 5: Fight the Dream Killers
26. Essential 6: Find Power for Living
27. Essential 7: Don't Do It Alone
28. Part 4: Tools | Tool 1: Submit to Authority
29. Tool 2: Dare Them to Be a Daniel
30. Tool 3: Cultivate Good Attitudes
31. Tool 4: Keep a Clean Heart
32. Tool 5: Deal with Conflict
33. Tool 6: Learn to Love
34. Tool 7: Learn to Pray
35. Tool 8: Be Armed for Battle
36. Tool 9: Life Is a Great Adventure
37. Tool 10: Give God Your Yes
38. Closing Credits