Raising kids who stand
Honesty, kindness, courage and faith, told through a big, loving, imperfect family.
Stories they’ll love. Values they’ll carry.
Through everyday adventures, Withstanders explore honesty, kindness, courage, and faith, with room to make mistakes and grow.
- Faith in everyday lifeAnnie brings every problem back to the Word, and the kids look it up for themselves.
- Grace and accountabilityNobody is shamed. Everybody goes back and makes it right.
- Growing togetherEven Johnny gets it wrong, and the little ones learn from watching him apologize.
Each child carries an anchor verse, from Proverbs 19:2 for impulsive Joseph to Matthew 18:3 for four-year-old Joshua. Ask your kids which one fits them.
Anchor verses
Each child carries one verse that fits who they are. Ask your kids which one fits them.
- JohnnyAge 18
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on your youth; set an example.
- JuliusAge 14
Proverbs 2:6
The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- JewelAge 12
Colossians 3:12
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
- JonathanAge 11
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
- JamesAge 10
Acts 17:11
They examined the Scriptures every day to see if what they heard was true.
- JeremiahAge 8
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from selfish ambition; in humility, value others above yourselves.
- JosephAge 6
Proverbs 19:2
Desire without knowledge is not good; whoever rushes misses the way.
- JackieAge 5
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid, for the Lord your God is with you.
- JoshuaAge 4
Matthew 18:3
Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Talking about it after the episode
- Who told the truth first? What did it cost them, and what did it give them?
- Who stood with someone who needed it? How could you do that at school this week?
- Which character are you most like? Read their anchor verse together.
- What did making it right look like? Sorry is the start; making it right is the rest.
There’s more adventure ahead.
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