Tuning the Bow

By: Matthew Wilbanks and Tim Rose
  • Summary

  • Psalm 127:4 says, "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one's youth." A skilled warrior knows how to use his arrow, but children can be difficult to teach at times. The focus of this podcast is to equip parents to tune their bow and become skilled warriors as they train their children to go into the world. Join Matthew Wilbanks, youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, TX, and Tim Rose, youth pastor at First Odessa in Odessa, TX, as they discuss family discipleship as the Bible teaches. Guests, jokes, and a deep dive into Scripture can be expected, so get ready to tune your bow!

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Episodes
  • Church Hurt
    Jan 29 2025

    A lot has happened in the lives of Tim and Matt, and they have experienced a lot of hurt from inside and outside the church. Though some things happened when they were younger, the actions of their parents set them up for success. God is not pleased with sin. Even when church leaders commit hurtful actions against others, this cannot and does not please God. Instead, He freely forgives those who have placed their faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. If we are made in His image, then we must act according to the standard He has set out in Scripture.

    Passages – Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 1:15-17

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    46 mins
  • Parental Censorship
    Jan 21 2025

    Censorship is a hot topic in the political realm, but it is not always bad. What does it mean for parents to censor things for their kids? In this episode, Matt and Tim talk about this question and how it is played out in the way we approach entertainment. Books, movies, YouTube videos, and more might contain adult themes parents are not aware of, so there should be plenty of research done in order to make sure children know the ways of God before they are confronted with the realities of a fallen world.

    Passage – 1 Corinthians 6:12; Philippians 4:8

    Resources – Plugged In: reviews with a Christian worldview
    Common Sense Media: reviews with a secular worldview

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    34 mins
  • Everything Is Permissible...
    Jan 14 2025

    …but not everything is beneficial. There are things that may be legal and moral-ish, but that does not mean they are good for the believer. In this episode, Matt and Tim talk about some of these things and what the Bible says about dealing with things that may not be beneficial to the believer. Parents must be careful that they worship God throughout the week so that they may live in a way that brings Him praise, glory, and honor.

    Passages – Romans 7:15-20; 1 Corinthians 6:12-17; Philippians 4:8

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    40 mins

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