The Russell Moore Show How Do I Teach My Children the Christian Faith?
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Apr 27, 2026 Practical tips for passing Christian faith to children without making family life feel forced. A discussion on balancing structure and freedom in spiritual formation. Ideas for rhythms, rewards, and memory practices to make Scripture stick. Advice on modeling faith through availability and everyday habits rather than pressure.
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Oppressive Family Devotions Turn Faith Strange
- Moore recalls a friend's oppressive family devotions that made faith time feel weird and burdensome.
- He contrasts that with his own upbringing, which avoided both authoritarianism and chaotic neglect.
Formation Comes Before Choice
- Formation precedes choice when raising children in the faith and establishes habits before asking for a mature decision.
- Russell Moore compares learning scripture to learning violin: early habit-building makes future love and choice possible.
Set Gentle Rhythms Not One-Time Tests
- Do set gentle, consistent rhythms for faith practices rather than testing your child's immediate interest in them.
- Moore recommends natural family routines and allows small rewards (like memorization incentives) to prevent drudgery.