Tuning the Bow

By: Matthew Wilbanks and Tim Rose
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  • Summary

  • Psalm 127:4 says, "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one's youth." A skilled warrior knows how to use his arrow, but children can be difficult to teach at times. The focus of this podcast is to equip parents to tune their bow and become skilled warriors as they train their children to go into the world. Join Matthew Wilbanks, youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, TX, and Tim Rose, youth pastor at First Odessa in Odessa, TX, as they discuss family discipleship as the Bible teaches. Guests, jokes, and a deep dive into Scripture can be expected, so get ready to tune your bow!
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Episodes
  • Preparing for Disruption

    Preparing for Disruption
    Feb 18 2025

    Jesus makes it plain to His disciples that following Him will cause disruption. The world is against God wholeheartedly, and this affects every household to the smallest point of contention. Why would Jesus say He does not bring peace? In this episode, Tim and Matt talk about why this idea is important to keep in mind as parents search the Scriptures for what God says they should do. Along with this, Tim gives two resources that will add to parents' understanding of how to prepare for any disruption that may come their way.

    Passage – Matthew 10:32-39

    Resources – Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley

    Equipping for Life: A Guide for New, Aspiring & Struggling Parents by Andreas and Margaret Köstenberger

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    35 mins
  • Interceding for Our Kids

    Interceding for Our Kids
    Feb 12 2025

    The Bible is pretty clear on what God wants believers to know, but there are some things that can get a little confusing. What is intercessory prayer? Who does it? How do I pray for others? In this episode, Matt and Tim talk about what it means for parents to intercede for their kids and why these prayers are important. Our praying should never decrease, but we change the way we pray as our kids get older. No matter what, we should constantly be in prayer for our family, friends, leaders, and random people we come in contact with.

    Passages – Romans 8:22-27; 2 Corinthians 5:18; Galatians 6:2; James 5:13-15

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    34 mins
  • Persisting Through Hurt

    Persisting Through Hurt
    Feb 4 2025

    Hurt people hurt people. Pain can lead people to making horrible, sinful decisions, but how should Christian parents respond to those who hurt them? In this episode, Matt and Tim continue their conversation on church hurt by discussing what it looks like to stay at a church and not immediately leave. God calls believers to be different than the world, so Christians should respond to difficulty differently by putting our hurt and burdens on the One who created all things. Also, the guys talk about the Superbowl, which you might have heard about, for far too long.

    Passage – Ephesians 4:25-28

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    40 mins

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