Helping Your Child Develop a Love for Scripture With Tripp Prince

Your 10-year-old daughter tells you straight up that Bible reading is boring. So do you push back or let it go? Tripp Prince, head of content at Dwell, says there’s a third answer—and it starts with taking her seriously. He explains why repetition matters more than quizzes, how Sunday readings can carry into the rest of the week, and what to do when a child finds the Bible hard to understand. Download this week’s free Discussion Guide here.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking with Tripp Prince about how we can help our kids love Scripture.
• Why listen to the Bible instead of only reading it?
• How should we be thinking about Scripture in our daily life at home?
• Is there a way to read Scripture together that doesn’t feel like homework?
• How can we help our kids connect Liturgy and daily life?
• What does a Scripture habit look like in a real family?
• How do we help our kids see the Bible as one story?
• What can we do to grow our own love of Scripture?
• What can Mister Rogers teach us about being present at home?
• Where do we go when we want to understand Scripture better?
• Why is repetition important?
• What role should listening play when reading the Bible with our kids?
• What do I do if my child thinks the Bible is boring?
• Where should I start if understanding the Bible feels too hard?

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