{"product_id":"the-flourishing-family-study-guide","title":"The Flourishing Family Study Guide","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eA six-session study to equip, empower, and help you feel less alone in your parenting journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat does the Bible actually say about parenting? How do we establish a Jesus-centered foundation for our family—\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e get our children to actually listen to us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re lost in the sea of parenting advice, you aren’t alone. Created for individual or small group use, Dr. David and Amanda Erickson guide Christian parents on their journey to confidently disciple and develop their children—without relying on threats and punishment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach session includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eExtended teaching on the theology and principles from \u003ci\u003eThe Flourishing Family\u003c\/i\u003e along with ideas back by neuroscience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHelps parents examine popular parenting methods such as gentle parenting through a Gospel lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePractical exercises and invitations to infuse peace into your family relationships, practices, and behaviors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDiscussion questions for reflection or for fostering community of like-minded parents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eIntroductory video available for streaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eIn the midst of the chaos inherent to parenting, Jesus invites us to be anchored to His peace. He remains undisturbed by spills and messes, unruffled by sibling disagreements, and non-anxious about our internal struggles. In \u003ci\u003eThe Flourishing Family Study Guide,\u003c\/i\u003e discover how to parent with grace and patience, peace and purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eIncludes six sessions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession 1: Choosing a New Way\u003cbr\u003eSession 2: Love over Fear\u003cbr\u003eSession 3: Trust-Based Obedience\u003cbr\u003eSession 4: What to Do with Sin and Conflict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession 5: Discipline as Discipleship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession 6: A Legacy of Peace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDesigned for use with the book The Flourishing Family and The Flourishing Family Streaming Collection, both sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSix teaching videos from Dr. David and Amanda Erickson, approximately 12 – 15 minutes, available for additional purchase individually or as one complete series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eLeader’s Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eGroup discussion questions and prayer prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePages for notetaking and personal reflection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eCallouts to enhance your study experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAppendix: A Letter to Pastors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eVideo Session summaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession One: Choosing a New Way (12:00)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeeking to parent with Jesus at the center of our homes and families is a radical departure from the status quo. While our society often seems to value our children’s compliance over their discipleship, David and Amanda encourage us to consider how we may want to parent differently. A helpful first step is identifying our core family values. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Two: Love over Fear (14:06)— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFear-based consequences can seem productive for short-term behavior modification, but they don’t move our children toward the loving heart of Jesus. In this session, David and Amanda teach us how to begin to learn to calm our own frustrations and extend peace and love to our children in difficult moments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Three: Trust-Based Obedience (12:46)— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eMany parents expect immediate obedience from their children, but David and Amanda share that Jesus’ view of obedience was actually very different. By looking closely at the parable of two sons, we see that Jesus recognized trust as the key that unlocks genuine and confident obedience.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Four: What to Do with Sin and Conflict (14:08)— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eOne of our most important jobs as parents is helping our children navigate the reality of sin, both in themselves and in others. As we do this, David and Amanda caution us not to equate childishness with sinfulness and to always keep restoration and reconciliation as the desired outcome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Five: Discipline as Discipleship (15:35)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e David and Amanda challenge the idea that discipline means pain and punishment. Instead, they explain that Christlike discipline is built on teaching and training our children for faithfulness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Six: A Legacy of Peace (14:43)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e We all desire to have peaceful homes and families. In this session, David and Amanda share that peace comes from trusting God’s plans for our children and embracing long-term parenting goals, which include helping our children cultivate wisdom as they gradually grow in maturity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale","offers":[{"title":"Softcover","offer_id":42808576507964,"sku":"978-1-4964-8850-3","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":42870142238780,"sku":"978-1-4964-8852-7","price":11.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/8132\/7164\/files\/978-1-4964-8850-3.jpg?v=1747172422","url":"https:\/\/tcr-stage.checkout.tyndale.com\/products\/the-flourishing-family-study-guide","provider":"Tyndale Staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}