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Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen | 341

March 20, 2025

The preteen years (ages 8-12) are a critical time for shaping your child’s faith—but many parents feel lost when it comes to discipling their kids during this season. How do you connect with their hearts and guide them toward a faith that lasts? 


In this episode, Leslie Nunnery and Tricia Goyer introduce their new book, Faith That Sticks: Five Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen. You’ll walk away from this episode with fresh insight and simple strategies to disciple your preteen with confidence.



Meet the Guest:

Tricia Goyer, homeschooling mom of 10 and bestselling author, brings faith and fun to learning! Her latest, Wonders of the Ocean Realm, dives into science storytelling, while Breath of Bones, a WWII historical steampunk novel co-written with her (previously homeschooled) son, proves homeschooling really does pay off! 


Topics Covered In This Episode:

  • Why the preteen years are so important for spiritual formation
  • The biggest challenges parents face in discipling kids this age
  • Practical, real-life ways to make faith a natural part of everyday life
  • How to connect deeply with your child’s heart before the teen years hit
  • Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed or unsure 

https://youtu.be/ihhGyWbnU_U


Additional Resources:

Get your copy of Faith That Sticks today! Available at Teach Them Diligently Bookstore or anywhere books are sold. 


See Tricia at TTD 2025 in Dayton OH, Pigeon Forge TN, and Branson MO