Ep. 16 - Capture the heart of a child and interview with Shay Doverspike

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Capturing the Heart: Why Behavior Isn’t Enough

What if the goal of parenting isn’t behavior… but the heart?

In this episode, we wrestle with a hard truth most parents—and Christians—don’t want to admit: you can control behavior, but you cannot change a heart. And if all we produce is outward obedience while the heart remains distant from God, we’ve missed the point entirely.

Rooted in Psalm 34 and Jesus’ warning in Matthew 15, this conversation exposes the difference between appearance and authenticity—between lips that honor God and hearts that are far from Him. 

We dive into:

Why your child is not a blank slate—and what that means for how you parent

The dangerous trap of behavior modification vs. true heart transformation

How your personal walk with God shapes your child more than anything you say

Why “more is caught than taught” is not just a phrase—it’s reality

The uncomfortable question every parent needs to answer: Are you living the faith you expect your child to follow?

This isn’t just about parenting—it’s about discipleship. It’s about your heart first.

Because at the end of the day, your kids won’t just hear what you teach… they’ll become what you live.

Challenge for the week:

For the next 6 days, ask yourself:

Am I shaping my child’s heart… or just correcting their behavior?

If you want your child to honor God—make sure they see that you do.