44 Resources for Parents

Some Help for the Journey

Aug 26, 2022

As a pastor, I am constantly asked about practical resources for parents. Over time, I’ve collected the best resources I have found into a small list, and I thought it would be helpful to share them here. These resources were also compiled with the recommendations of my wife, who has years of experience in children’s ministry.

This list is not comprehensive, but it’s more than enough to get you on your way.

As a parent myself, I have learned from many of these resources and hope the things we have learned bear great fruit in our family. I hope they bless yours as well.

Blogs, Podcasts, and Videos

Parenting is Gospel Ministry by Paul Tripp
Tripp is the best, and this is him at his best. I can’t recommend his resources enough.

How to Raise an Alien Child by Jen Wilkin
I like this one so much, I’ve embedded it below. It’s truly an incredible resource.
Read an accompanying article here.

Gospel Parenting During the Little Years

Decisions, Decisions: How to Make Wise Choices on Family Options like School, Sports, etc.

How a Strong Marriage Empowers You to Be Strong Parents with Danny Akin

Do Christian Parents Flirt with the Idol of Sports? by Todd Hill

Here’s another challenging piece worth considering on travel ball: Don’t Play Travel Ball: Stay in the Rec League
Let me say up front: this is probably the most controversial resource on the list. I get that. These are hard questions. But I feel compelled to include it. Nearly every friend I grew up with that missed church constantly for sports still love sports. Very few of them have much interest in Jesus. Christian parents owe it to themselves and their kids to explore this topic, challenge their assumptions, and ask hard questions.

Twelve Tips for Parenting in the Digital Age by Tony Reinke

A Call to Raise Daughters Wise to Domestic Abuse by Jeremy Pierre

How to Raise Sons of Courage and Character (embedded below)

Risen Motherhood Podcast

Moms need refreshing truth to be repeated over and over and over. In every moment—when we think we’re doing a good enough job and when we think we’re the worst mom on the planet. And that's what we care about communicating here at Risen Motherhood: The good news that when we live in light of the resurrection of Christ, we can have a secure identity and be part of a bigger story—God's redemption story.

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Also, check out this absolute treasure trove from TGC full of parenting resources.