In this episode, we explore the heart of biblical parenting—not behavior control, but heart formation.

Children thrive when structure shapes their days and love grounds their identity. Scripture reminds us:

• “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established.” — Proverbs 24:3

• “Let all things be done decently and in order.” — 1 Corinthians 14:40

We unpack why:

• Structure builds stability, but love builds confidence

• Extreme parenting—too loose or too strict—fails to train the heart

• Predictable rhythms (meals, prayer, chores, bedtime blessings) create emotional safety

• Parents disciple children into either steadiness or chaos

• Your tone, presence, and reactions shape how your children imagine God

• Authority must reflect Psalm 103: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love

• Daily habits should reflect God’s character—not fear, instability, or emotional volatility

You’ll walk away with practical, biblical tools to help your home become a place of peace, predictability, warmth, and Christlike formation.

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How do you help make your church healthy? 💭

In this powerful conclusion to our two-part series, Pastor Chris Franke of HFF Church in Oklahoma City explores your personal role in building a Jesus-centered, Spirit-led, and servant-hearted church.

Healthy churches don’t happen by accident — they’re built by people, not programs. And the truth is, the church will only ever be as healthy as the people who make it up.

1️⃣ Serve Faithfully & Humbly Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” (Mark 10:45) A healthy church is led by servants, not celebrities — by people who care more about washing feet than building platforms.

2️⃣ Walk in Fruit, Not Just Gifts Many want the gifts of the Spirit, but few cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22–23) reminds us that true transformation happens when love, patience, kindness, and self-control define our lives — not just our ministries.

3️⃣ Stop Complaining — Start Contributing If you see something missing in your church, fill the gap instead of fueling the gossip. Be the solution God can use to bring healing, maturity, and revival.

Healthy churches are not perfect churches — they’re repentant churches. They’re families on mission, walking in humility, fruitfulness, and unity.

So before saying, “My church isn’t healthy,” ask yourself:

“Am I bringing health to it — or am I part of what’s keeping it sick?”

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How can you help make your church healthy? 💡

In this episode of the Hopeful Heretic Podcast (HHP), Pastor Chris Franke from HFF Church in Oklahoma City challenges listeners to move from consumers to contributors — from spectators to participants in the Body of Christ.

Over the past two weeks, we’ve unpacked what defines a healthy church — a Christ-centered foundation, sound doctrine, authentic community, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. But today we turn the question back on ourselves: 👉 What can YOU do to make your church healthy?

1️⃣ Be a Participant, Not a Consumer Stop asking, “What did I get out of church?” and start asking, “What did I contribute to it?” (Hebrews 10:24–25)

2️⃣ Be Rooted in the Word, Not in Opinion A healthy church requires spiritually rooted members who anchor themselves in the truth of Scripture — not emotion, not popularity. (2 Timothy 3:16–17)

3️⃣ Build Relationships That Heal, Not Hurt Unity isn’t about perfection; it’s about forgiveness, humility, and reconciliation. (Ephesians 4:2–3)

Healthy churches don’t just happen by accident — they’re built on people, not programs. When you live biblically, love humbly, and serve faithfully, you bring health to the house of God.

So before asking, “Is my church healthy?” ask yourself:

“Am I helping it become healthy?”

🎧 Welcome to the HHP Podcast — where we talk all things Bible, church, and family. We may be right. We may be heretical. But that’s for you to decide.

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