a video series for parents rethinking what “biblical parenting” really means
What If Parenting Was Never Meant to Be a Formula?
At some point, most of us have looked at our parenting and quietly questioned whether we were doing it “right.”
Maybe you were given a model that said if you follow the steps and keep the rules, everything will turn out okay.
But real life with kids rarely fits a formula. And when it doesn’t work the way we were told it would, it’s easy to feel like the problem is us—or our children.
What if God has something more in mind?
There’s Another Way to Think About Parenting
No formulas. No pressure. Just space to explore what parenting with wisdom could look like.
If…
you take faith seriously but don’t want to just raise kids living in fear of consequences.
found a desire to change your parent approach as your faith has changed and shifted
you’re wondering how parenting with wisdom might change the ultimate goal in parenting and the role we play
you’re looking for something to respond to you kids with besides “because I told you so”
join the conversation with Wisdom-Based Parenting.
In Wisdom-Based Parenting, Jared Byas, co-founder of Bible for Normal People and author of Love Matters More, and Sarah Anderson, co-founder of Curious Faith and author of The Space Between Us, sit down for four honest, thoughtful conversations about:
Why parenting formulas appeal to us—and what they leave out
How our theology shapes the way we raise our kids
What Scripture really offers parents (spoiler: it’s not just rules)
A model that makes space for imperfection, growth, and grace
This series isn’t about doing more or trying harder. It’s about asking better questions, embracing complexity, and letting wisdom guide the way.
A Conversation Between Parents Looking for a Better Way
About the Series
Wisdom-Based Parenting is a four-part video series, offered exclusively by Curious Faith. Watch the series at your own pace—on your own or with a group of parents!
Part 1: What does Biblical Parenting Mean?
Do certain verses come to mind when you think about Biblical parenting? A list of rules? A promise of guaranteed outcomes? Sarah and Jared discuss how it’s shaped our assumptions about parenting, and why a wisdom-based approach might offer something deeper, more faithful, and more freeing.
Part 2: The Problem with Rule-Based Parenting
There’s a version of Christian parenting many of us grew up with that promised results—but left us wondering if something was wrong when it didn’t work. What if that discomfort was pointing us toward a better way?
Part 3: What Exactly is Wisdom-Based Parenting?
Wisdom-Based Parenting offers a shift away from parenting models focused on control, outcomes, or behavior management. Instead, it invites us to consider a way of parenting that is still deeply rooted in Scripture, but guided by wisdom, nuance, and relationship.
Part 4: Wisdom-Based Parenting in the Real World
Wisdom-Based Parenting might sound compelling—but is it realistic? It’s fair to wonder if ideas like this hold up in the messiness of everyday family life. This session explores how a wisdom-centered approach plays out with real parents, real kids, and real challenges.
You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out
We believe you already have what it takes to be the parent your child needs.
Not because you’ve mastered a system—but because you’re willing to keep learning, growing, and showing up.
This isn’t a how-to guide. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and consider a new way forward—one that’s rooted in wisdom and guided by grace.
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
Navigating Differences
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