The Real Cost of Raising Kids (and Why It's Worth It)
Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

The Real Cost of Raising Kids (and Why It's Worth It)

B1IntermediateOctober 5, 202619 min
  • Relationships & psychology

In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne Stender and Dr. Kathy Koch tackle a question many parents quietly wrestle with: Can we really afford to raise kids in today's world? Drawing from both research and real-life experience, they unpack the financial realities of family life and explore what it means to trust God's calling over cultural caution. Dr. Kathy emphasizes that parenting isn't just a financial decision, it's a spiritual one. She encourages parents to seek the Lord's guidance when considering children, to embrace sacrifice with joy, and to celebrate kids as image bearers, not economic...

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Hey, this is Wayne Stendard. Before we jump into today's podcast, I want to let you know that we're brought to you today by our friends at Creating a Masterpiece.

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Creating a Masterpiece is an incredible ministry and they do great work to join us in our endeavor to awaken the smarts inside of our kids. Specifically, they use art as a way to awaken smarts for our

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kids by teaching art projects in an online format. And they teach everything. I mean, from painting to drawing to sculpture to wire form. It's probably one of the greatest investments you can make for your kids

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