a three-part study exploring how to
make peace with the texts that make us uncomfortable
Ever had a kid ask, “Why did God do that?”
The Bible is full of beauty, hope, and redemption—but it’s also full of stories that are violent, unsettling, and hard to explain. For many of us, these stories raise deep questions about the nature of God, the meaning of Scripture, and how we talk about faith with others—especially our kids.
This series doesn’t shy away from those questions. Instead, we lean in with curiosity and courage. Because if the Bible is going to be central to our faith, we need to be honest about everything we find in it—including the parts that make us squirm.
Come with Questions. Not Just Answers.
This isn’t just another Bible study. It’s an invitation to wrestle with ancient texts, modern questions, and your own faith assumptions.
If…
you’ve ever read a Bible story and thought: “Wait… what?”
you want a more honest, nuanced way to engage Scripture.
you’re raising kids and wondering how to talk about Bible stories with hard edges.
you’re deconstructing, reconstructing—or just trying to hold your faith together.
this series is for you. Go through the study individually or use it as a parent group discussion guide.
About the Study
Chapter 1: Why Care About Violence in the Bible at All?
Before we try to explain violent stories, we ask why it’s worth engaging with them in the first place—and what’s at stake if we don’t.
Chapter 2: Different Types of Violence in the Bible
Not all violence in Scripture is the same. From individual acts to divine commands, we’ll explore the patterns, tensions, and contradictions across biblical texts.
Chapter 3: Making Peace with Violent Texts
How can we hold space for these troubling stories without losing faith? We’ll explore different ways of understanding Scripture and reimagining how we view God.
How to Talk to Your Kid about Violence in the Bible
Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to say.
Kids notice more than we think. This bonus guide helps you respond to their honest questions with compassion and confidence—without needing all the answers. Includes conversation starters, age-appropriate definitions, and reflection prompts to keep the dialogue going.
Curious Faith Subscription
An annual online subscription for parents, guardians, grandparents, and mentors.
Each series includes a collection of resources that cue you with what you need to have a new kind of faith conversation with kids.
Family/Group Activities
Additional Discussion Questions
Maps & Timelines
Reflective Practices
Application Prompts
Conversation Prep Tools
Expanded Historical Context
Broader Theological Exploration
Author Insight
Resources for Parents
and More!
Wisdom-Based Parenting s is just one of the products in a Curious Faith subscription. You’ll also get access to new series released each quarter like:
God’s Stories Cues
John for Curious Families
Violence in the Bible
Sermon on the Mount Cues
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$149/year
Your kid’s curiosity about the Bible is a gift.
Feel empowered, supported, and equipped to navigate it with Curious Faith.