What does Proverbs have to do with everyday family discipleship?

In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the book of Proverbs, reflecting on the importance of wisdom as we navigate the complex situations in our lives.

Our Bible spotlight focuses on the opening words of Proverbs, commonly known as the prologue. Here we learn about the book’s intended purpose and audience, encouraging us to have a posture of teachability and to begin with God in our own pursuit of wisdom.

Then, our discipleship nugget equips you and your family to embrace the wisdom of our elders, providing ways you can facilitate a time of meaningful conversation with an older relative or friend in your family’s life.

Finally, our spiritual practice invites you to reflect on an area of life where you need wisdom and discernment, then to ask God to open your eyes to His presence and help you listen to His Spirit.

Wherever you listen, may you and your family be blessed by this episode as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart.

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Resources from the episode

This week’s Bible spotlight is adapted from How to Read Proverbs by Tremper Longman III.

This week’s spiritual practice is adapted from Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun.

Credits

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✅ Producers: Kaitlin Borek, Abby Lee, Karen Savella Stallard, and Travis Albritton

✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo

✅ Hosts: Alex Blount and Helen Lee

✅ Narrators: Kaitlin Borek, Jack Reece, and Karen Savella Stallard

✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

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✅ Podcast Art: Amy Cerra

✅ Theme Song: “Elegant Flight” by Sounds Like Sanders and “Birdhouse” by EVOE

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