Well, hey friend, welcome to another episode of Java with Julie.

I'm Julie Slattery, and I'm going to remind you that this is a listener-supported outreach of authentic intimacy.

Well, the number one question that I think is on every Christian parent's mind is, how do I pass on my faith to my kids?

Now, whether you have children that are two or 30, you still carry in your heart

this longing for them to know Jesus and for them to stand firm as a cultural winds just keep

blowing and shifting. I know as a mom I certainly can feel that weight in my own heart.

Dr. George Barn is my guest today and he has written a book explaining how to set kids

up for a faith that will stand the test of time.

You've probably heard of the Barna group.

George founded it, and it is America's foremost faith and culture research group.

George is the author of 60 books, and he currently serves as the Director of Research at Arizona

Christian University. His latest book is Raising Spiritual Champions, and it supports what the Bible

says. It shows us how important it is to start young in teaching our kids about who God is

and his design for humanity.

Now, as the conversation progresses, you'll probably hear me push back just a little bit

on some of the age limit stats that Dr. Barner covers.

But I think overall, you're going to walk away feeling encouraged and emboldened to share

your faith with your kids in a meaningful way.

So let's dive into my conversation with Dr. George Barna.

Well, George, you have been called the most quoted man in the Christian church,

and I'm sure you've heard that before, correct?

I have.

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