Faith and Family Habits | January 2026
God’s Word teaches that parents are the primary disciplers of their children (Deut. 6:7; Ps. 78:5–6). At MCS, we are grateful for the privilege of partnering with parents as they nurture their children’s faith. Whether you are seeking to strengthen existing family spiritual practices or establish new rhythms for the first time, we invite you to explore the resources below.
Podcasts
Do you ever feel guilty because your family isn’t “spiritual enough”? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss the pursuit of creating a Christ-centered home with guest Don Everts, a senior pastor and author of ‘The Spiritually Vibrant Home.’
In this episode of the Upside Down Parenting Podcast, Matt and Janel discuss the importance of starting the new year with purpose by creating a family mission statement, identifying core values, and choosing an anchoring Bible verse.
Articles
New Year’s resolutions don’t have the best track record. We miss a day, feel like we’ve failed, and eventually let most of them slip away. After years of unmet January goals, it’s easy to wonder whether resolutions are even worth making. Instead of giving up, however, there is another approach, one that is rooted in Christian rhythms of life, known as a Rule of Life.
New Year’s resolutions don’t have the best track record. We miss a day, feel like we’ve failed, and eventually let most of them slip away. After years of unmet January goals, it’s easy to wonder whether resolutions are even worth making. Instead of giving up, however, there is another approach, one that is rooted in Christian rhythms of life, known as a Rule of Life.
MCS exists to partner with parents, equipping them to faithfully train their children to know and love the Lord and to see all of life through a biblical worldview. Together, we seek to cultivate hearts and minds shaped by truth, wisdom, and a deep love for God, preparing students to live faithfully in His world. Look for new resources released each month as part of our Family Ministry Partnership Initiative.