If You Don’t Teach Your Children, the World Will

It goes without saying that my kids are raising my grandkids in a very different world than the world in which they were raised. Cultural pressures have dulled the sharp edge of conviction, leaving many parents unable to distinguish a safe path for their families. Furthermore, cultural change is so rapid that what “worked” for a firstborn may be wildly out of step for the baby of the family.

I especially appreciated their organization of content about those ten big questions in “floors.” First-floor content is intended for first conversations which could happen at any age, but would likely be for younger children. Second-floor content prompts a more mature conversation. Third-floor content goes into great depth, and the recommended resources at the end of each chapter invite further independent research.

Whether parents are fielding questions on the fly or front-loading information their children will need later, this guide is strong in both biblical fidelity and cultural relevance. Suggested scripture memory passages for each chapter make it easily adaptable for family devotional times.

The Walkers have struck an important balance with What Do I Say When…? It is true that parents face a heavy responsibility to be aware and informed purveyors of solid biblical values. They must do all they can to prepare their children to thrive despite opposition. But then, as has been true throughout all of history, we must hand our children over to the Lord. He is faithful, and parents can entrust their children’s spiritual development and their futures to his loving care.

What Other Reviewers Are Saying

“This is a rare book that is practical, wise, robustly theological, and usable at the dinner table. Andrew and Christian Walker have given a profound gift to those of us parenting in this chaotic cultural moment. And the stories are the best part, especially for those of us who don’t always know how to get a conversation started with our children.”
―John Stonestreet, President, Colson Center

“The church is in need of biblical resources that help us sort through our challenging cultural moment. As a pastor, I am regularly asked for an accessible resource that answers the most pressing questions of our era. This is the resource I have been looking for.”
―J. T. English, Lead Pastor, Storyline Church, Arvada, Colorado; Associate Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Deep Discipleship; coauthor, You Are a Theologian

Holding You in the Light,

Because @andrewtwalk and Christian Walker are raising three daughters, What Do I Say When… was written in the present-day parenting trenches. It’s the book the Walkers admit to needing themselves! @crossway

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