Though it increasingly feels as if parental influence over their childrens’ identities is under siege, nothing has a more powerful impact on their worldview than how their parents love them and live their lives with them. How should we approach this enormous responsibility?

Answers to the questions: Isn’t it wrong to indoctrinate kids? Shouldn’t we give them the freedom to choose their own beliefs? What if I don’t feel like my faith is strong enough to influence my kids well? Can’t I rely on the church, youth group, or Christian school to shape my kids’ identity?

A sample of how to talk to our kids about shaping their identity. How and why do we as fathers seek to shape our kids into the image of God? Like liquids, we are all shaped by the contexts we’re placed in. But through the church, our homes, and our lives, we can be used by God to give our kids a solid faith.

A curated list of some helpful articles, podcasts, and books on this topic for those who want to explore it further.