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The nature vs. nurture debate is largely settled (spoiler alert: it's both), but the implications for how and when religious identity forms are striking. The research points to a surprisingly early window for faith formation, and what happens inside that window matters far more than most parents realize. Join me for what I'm calling Study Hall, where I bring you along as I study for my licensure exam and connect the concepts to religion along the way.
Religious formation peaks ages 3–7
Parents trump youth group, always
"Let them choose" backfires
Baby brains resemble psilocybin trips
Trauma may reopen learning windows
Warmth beats doctrine, every time
Episodes Mentioned:
"God Concept" (#159)
Christian Heavy Music: Theology, Attachment, Power (#139)
Helping Kids Know God in Healthy Ways (#174)
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