The Increase of God in Your Parenting Pt. 1 - Pastor Jessica Roth

Main message: Parenting is a spiritual calling: children are gifts from God and parents (and the church) must intentionally fight for, pray for, disciple, and protect the next generation so they grow into followers of Jesus. The speaker shared her own story of brokenness and healing to show God can redeem family lines and restore hope.

Key points:

• Children are a gift and God’s plan (be fruitful and multiply); families are meant to be blessed and passed on in faith.
• Parents must actively pray, use Scripture, and spiritually contend for their kids — “pray them out” of ungodly influences and declare God’s purposes.
• Be intentional and present: listen to your children, set clear rules and consequences, teach prayer and the Word, and model godly behavior.
• Recognize each child as uniquely made: tailor discipline and communication to their individual needs and personalities.
• Use firm but loving boundaries (including tough love when necessary) and do not tear children down with words; speak life and correction based on Scripture.
• God can redeem past failures; the gospel and repentance are central — the speaker invited listeners to receive Christ.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalms 128, Psalms 127, Psalms 139, Revelation