a three-part e-book exploring violence in the Bible—and how we can make peace with the texts that make us uncomfortable
What If Parenting Was Never Meant to Be a Formula?
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.
About the Study
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!
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
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.
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
$15/mo
$149/year
Your kid’s curiosity about the Bible is a gift.
Feel empowered, supported, and equipped to navigate it with Curious Faith.