On this MINI-CAST episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, Phil talks with Jesse DeYoung about parenting teenagers, the joy of seeing your kids love church, and the sacred privilege of being both a parent and a pastor in their lives.
Jesse shares how his years in youth ministry shape the way he parents now, and why he believes kids don’t just need youth pastors and teachers—they deeply need their parents to be spiritual shepherds too. He describes a meaningful practice he’s developed: for the two years before each child enters high school, he reads through a special Bible just for them, underlining, making notes, and writing prayers in the margins. When they step into that new season, they receive a Bible filled with evidence of a dad who has been praying, thinking, and walking with God on their behalf.
It’s a simple, powerful picture of legacy, Scripture, and the long, faithful work of loving our kids toward Jesus.
Listen to the full conversation with Jesse here.
Listen to the Step Into the Story Podcast with Phil Tuttle as he talks with guests about how God has intersected their lives with His Story, the Bible—and how the Bible changes everything. They’ll talk about the beautiful story God is writing in their lives and through their lives, and how He has led them throughout their lives. Each episode is a powerful conversation about God, the Bible, and the story of a life changed.
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On this MINI-CAST episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, Phil talks with Jesse DeYoung about parenting teenagers, the joy of seeing your kids love church, and the sacred privilege of being both a parent and a pastor in their lives.
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