Dustin Woodward - August 23, 2026
Parenting With The Future In Mind
We're not just raising kids. We're forming adults. Every parent wants to get this right — but most days it feels like you're just trying to survive bedtime, homework, and the next meltdown. Somewhere between the chaos, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture: you're not just managing behavior today, you're shaping the adult your child will become. In Week 3 of "Good Ol' Days," Pastor Dustin tackles parenting head-on — not with guilt, but with a game plan. Because our kids don't ultimately belong to us. Psalm 127:3 reminds us they're a heritage from the Lord, entrusted to our care for a season. That changes everything about how we lead them. Pastor Dustin walks through four practical, Scripture-rooted ways to parent with the future in mind: 1 Guide Their Faith — Your lifestyle will become their normal. Deuteronomy 6:5-7 calls us to impress God's truth on our kids in the everyday moments, not just on Sundays. 2 Speak Into Their Identity — Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that your words today become their inner voice tomorrow. Our job isn't to create their identity — it's to help them discover the one God already gave them. 3 Develop Their Wisdom — The goal isn't to protect them from every bad decision. It's to teach them how to make wise ones — in their attitudes, their actions, and who they choose to walk with. 4 Trust God With Their Future — Parenting is the lifelong process of moving from control to influence to trust. God loves your kids more than you do. You are their steward, not their savior. Whether you're in the diaper stage or watching your kids drive off to college, this message will reframe how you think about the years you have left with them at home. Watch now, and if this speaks to you, share it with another parent who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the "Good Ol' Days" series. Pastor Dustin closes with this prayer for our children: "Heavenly Father, thank You for the children You have entrusted to us. Give us wisdom, patience, and strength to lead them well. Help us to reflect Your heart in the way we love, lead, correct, and encourage them. Forgive us where we fall short, and remind us that we are stewards, not saviors. Teach us to trust You with what we cannot control, and let our homes be filled with Your presence and centered on You. In Jesus' name, Amen."
From Series: "Good Ol' Days"
What if the good ol’ days aren’t behind you but you’re living in them right now?
