What does it mean to model Christ better than you instruct your children?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off the "Parenting" series, exploring the foundation that matters more than any technique. Drawing from Colossians 3, the hosts emphasize that identity in Christ comes before instruction—and your own faith journey is the load-bearing wall of parenting. We discuss why modern parenting techniques (from attachment parenting to free-range parenting) matter far less than becoming someone your kids can actually see living out Christ's character. We explore Paul's metaphor of "clothing yourself" with virtues like patience and compassion, and wrestle with whether that feels like wearing a costume or if it becomes natural over time through practice. We also reexamine Proverbs 22:6 ("train up a child")—not as a formula guaranteeing o ...