Family Discipleship Resources

A collection of books, resources, and tools we recommend to help your family discover and deepen your relationship with Jesus.

Recommended Kids Books

ESV Journaling Bible

ESV Single Column Journaling Bible

A place for readers to capture their spiritual life within their Bible through notes, prayers, and reflections.

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The Jesus Storybook Bible

The Jesus Storybook Bible

Sally Lloyd-Jones

Every story whispers His name. A Bible storybook that invites young readers to discover Jesus at the center of God’s great story.

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One Big Story Bible Storybook

One Big Story Bible Storybook

B&H Kids Editorial

Give kids the big picture of God’s story with this innovative, interactive Bible storybook.

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52-Week Bible Story Devotional

One Big Story 52-Week Bible Story Devotional

B&H Editorial

Bring the Bible to life each week of the year with this unique 52-week devotional for kids.

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It's All About Jesus Bible Storybook

It’s All About Jesus Bible Storybook

B&H Kids Editorial Staff

The Bible is one big story, and it’s all about Jesus! Give kids the big picture of God’s story of salvation.

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The Big Book of Bible Stories for Toddlers

The Big Book of Bible Stories for Toddlers

Introduce early learners to the Bible with engaging, age-appropriate retellings of beloved Bible stories.

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The Bible Recap Kids' Devotional

The Bible Recap Kids’ Devotional

Tara-Leigh Cobble

365 reflections and activities for children and families to discover that God is where the joy is.

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The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross

Carl Laferton

A beautifully illustrated story that takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to the cross.

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The Gospel: God's Plan for Me

The Gospel: God’s Plan for Me

Lifeway Kids

A witnessing tool that emphasizes God’s plan of salvation from Creation to Jesus. Pack of booklets.

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The Gospel: Younger Kids Activity Book

The Gospel: Younger Kids Activity Book

Lifeway Kids

A 6-week study of the gospel plan with age-appropriate activities for younger children.

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The Gospel: Older Kids Activity Book

The Gospel: Older Kids Activity Book

Lifeway Kids

A 6-week study of the gospel plan with engaging activities for older elementary-age children.

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The Big Brave Choice

The Big Brave Choice

Joby Martin and Lori Newell

Rooted in Scripture, The Big Brave Choice helps kids ages 4–8 learn that while forgiveness isn’t always easy, it’s a powerful way to show the love of Jesus.

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New Morning Mercies for Teens

New Morning Mercies for Teens

Paul David Tripp

A daily gospel devotional adapted to help teenagers experience God’s grace every morning.

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Recommended Parenting Books

Before I Was Born

Before I Was Born

Carolyn Nystrom

God’s Design for Sex series. Helps children understand their bodies are created by a loving God.

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Facing the Facts

Facing the Facts

Stan & Brenna Jones

God’s Design for Sex series. The truth about sex and you, written for preteens and young teens.

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Gender: A Conversation Guide

Gender: A Conversation Guide for Parents and Pastors

Brian Seagraves & Hunter Leavine

Helps parents and pastors navigate the changing cultural conversations around gender.

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How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex

How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex

Stan & Brenna Jones

A lifelong approach to shaping your child’s sexual character, part of God’s Design for Sex series.

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Intentional Parenting

Intentional Parenting

Doug & Cathy Fields

10 ways to be an exceptional parent in a quick-fix world.

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Parenting

Parenting

Paul David Tripp

Gospel principles that can radically change your family. 14 foundational principles for parenting.

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Ready to Launch

Ready to Launch

J.D. & Veronica Greear

A Jesus-centered parenting guide for launching your child into the world with gospel confidence.

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5 Things to Pray for Your Kids

5 Things to Pray for Your Kids

Melissa B. Kruger

Fresh, biblical ideas to help you pray for tots, teens, and all ages in between.

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The Story of Me

The Story of Me

Stan & Brenna Jones

God’s Design for Sex series. Babies, bodies, and a very good God — designed for young children.

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The Tech-Wise Family

The Tech-Wise Family

Andy Crouch

Everyday steps for putting technology in its proper place and nurturing family relationships.

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What Do I Say When...?

What Do I Say When…?

Andrew & Christian Walker

A parent’s guide to navigating cultural chaos for children and teens with biblical wisdom.

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What's the Big Deal?

What’s the Big Deal?

Stan & Brenna Jones

God’s Design for Sex series. Explains the basic facts about sex and related issues for kids ages 8-12.

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Praying Circles Around Your Children

Praying Circles Around Your Children

Mark Batterson

A short, practical guide for parents on praying intentionally for their children, combining Scripture, stories, and biblically grounded prayer prompts.

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What Happens When We Die?

What Happens When We Die?

Chris Morphew

Part of the Big Questions series, this book helps kids ages 9–13 explore what the Bible says about death, heaven, and eternity in a thoughtful, engaging, and age-appropriate way.

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10 Questions About Salvation

10 Questions About Salvation

Champ Thornton

A 30-day devotional designed for kids, teens, and families that explores 10 key questions about salvation through short readings, Scripture, and reflection prompts.

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Mom, Dad... What's Sex?

Mom, Dad… What’s Sex?

Jessica Thompson & Joel Fitzpatrick

A practical, gospel-centered guide that helps parents talk with their kids about sex, identity, and culture through a biblical lens, equipping families for honest and grace-filled conversations.

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Screens and Teens

Screens and Teens

Kathy Koch

A practical guide for parents navigating technology with their teens, offering insight, encouragement, and tools to help families build healthy digital habits and meaningful connection.

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Generation Alpha

Generation Alpha

Mark McCrindle

A research-based look at the generation born from 2010 onward, helping parents and leaders understand how technology, culture, and global trends are shaping the next generation.

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Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

Kristen A. Jenson

A simple, age-appropriate book for young kids (ages 3–6) that helps them understand what to do if they see inappropriate images, teaching a clear “turn, run, and tell” plan for safety.

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Raising Prayerful Kids

Raising Prayerful Kids

Stephanie Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom

A practical, activity-based guide that helps families build habits of prayer through simple games, stories, and everyday moments that make prayer feel natural and engaging.

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Raising Gender-Confident Kids

Raising Gender-Confident Kids

Jeff Myers & Kathy Koch

A practical, biblically grounded guide that helps parents navigate conversations around gender with truth, compassion, and clarity, equipping kids to confidently embrace their identity.

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God Made All of Me

God Made All of Me

Justin & Lindsey Holcomb

A simple, illustrated book for young kids (ages 2–8) that helps families talk about body safety, teaching children that their bodies are good and how to recognize appropriate and inappropriate touch.

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God Made Boys and Girls

God Made Boys and Girls

Marty Machowski

A picture book that helps children understand that being male or female is part of God’s good design, with clear, age-appropriate teaching and guidance for families.

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Habits of the Household

Habits of the Household

Justin Whitmel Earley

A practical, gospel-centered guide that helps families build meaningful daily rhythms—like mealtimes and bedtime—that shape spiritual formation and create a home centered on love and purpose.

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A Parent’s Guide to Tough Conversations

A Parent’s Guide to Tough Conversations

Axis

How can you tackle tough topics like sex, bullying, or porn without making it awkward? Gain practical strategies and tips to impact conversations with your kids.

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Web Resources

Discipleship Texts

Sign up to receive weekly discipleship text messages for your family.

Eleven22 Kids Instagram

Follow along for encouragement, activities, and worship content for kids.

Eleven22 Kids Facebook

Connect with the Eleven22 Kids community on Facebook.

Eleven22 Kids YouTube

Worship music and video content created for kids and families.

Eleven22 Kids Spotify

Listen to kids worship playlists and audio content on Spotify.

 

RightNow Media

Free access to thousands of Bible study videos for your whole family.

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Ministry to Parents

Resources and tools to help parents disciple their children at home.

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The Sex Talk

Eleven22’s partnership page with resources for talking to kids about biblical sexuality.

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Gospel Truths (3 Years Old)

Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 3-year-olds.

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Gospel Truths (4 & 5 Years Old)

Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 4 and 5-year-olds.

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Gospel Truths (Kindergarten)

Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for Kindergartners.

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Gospel Truths (1st Grade)

Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 1st graders.

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Gospel Truths (2nd Grade)

Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 2nd graders.

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Gospel Truths (3rd Grade)

Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 3rd graders.

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Gospel Truths (4th Grade)

Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 4th graders.

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Family Summer Resources

A summer activity booklet with family discipleship ideas and fun.

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Books

You Can Rest

You Can Rest

Katy Boatman

100 devotions to calm your heart and mind, written for tween girls navigating anxiety and stress.

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The Talk

Luke Gilkerson

7 lessons to introduce your child to biblical sexuality. Designed for middle school students.

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Changes

Luke & Trisha Gilkerson

7 biblical lessons to make sense of puberty. Written for middle school students.

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Is God Anti-Gay?

Is God Anti-Gay?

Sam Allberry

A practical and sensitive exploration of the Bible’s teaching on homosexuality and same-sex attraction.

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Guides & Workbooks

 

Parents Guide to Making Your Home a Safe Place

Axis

Practical guidance for creating an environment where teens feel safe to open up.

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Parents Guide to Fear and Worry

Axis

Help your teen navigate fear and anxiety with biblical perspective and practical tools.

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Sabbath Workbook

A hands-on workbook to help students understand and practice the gift of Sabbath rest.

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Videos & Webinars

 

Navigating Our Digital World — Part 1

Webinar helping parents guide their students through the challenges of digital life.

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Navigating Our Digital World — Part 2

Continuation of practical strategies for families in the digital age.

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Students and Mental Health

w/ Christian Counselor Rebecca Maxwell

Parent zoom call discussing student mental health from a faith-based perspective.

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RightNow Media

 

Daily Steps for Family Faith

Interactive content to build daily faith practices as a family.

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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

A video series on slowing down and creating space for what matters most.

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The 10 Commandments — Sabbath

Session 5 exploring the commandment to rest and what Sabbath means for students today.

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Other Websites

 

Axis

Biblical teen parenting resources to help you have meaningful conversations with your kids.

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Desiring God

Articles, sermons, and resources to help you and your family treasure Christ above all.

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Focus on the Family

Helping families thrive with faith-based parenting advice and marriage resources.

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Fuller Youth Institute

Research-based resources for youth ministry and parenting adolescents.

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HomeWord

Equipping families with resources for building a God-honoring home.

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The Gospel Coalition

Gospel-centered articles, reviews, and resources for faith and family life.

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