Rooted Parent Top Ten September 2026

Welcome to the Rooted Parent Top Ten, a curated list of resources from across the web that we believe will be helpful to parents. Here you’ll find articles, podcasts, and videos to support you in gospel-centered discipleship and interpreting youth culture. While most are gospel-focused, others are included because they share a message of common grace. (Please note: the opinions presented in these articles do not necessarily reflect the position of Rooted Ministry.) At the end, you’ll find Rooted resources compiled from the last month’s new offerings. We hope this resource is helpful!

Gospel-Centered Parenting

2 Ways to Fail Your Child by Michael Keller (The Gospel Coalition)

“You don’t have to save your kids from the world. Jesus has already overcome the world. Your job is to walk with them through it, pointing out the idols, pointing out the beauty, and pointing them, again and again, to the only One who can satisfy the longings of their hearts.”

Adoption Was Beautiful, Precious, and God-Ordained. Then I Adopted. by Kristin T. Lee (Christianity Today)

“But even with that valuable space and other supportive friendships, the deep shame of struggling with adoptive parenting felt crushing. Since childhood I’d been taught that adoption was beautiful, precious, and God-ordained. Why didn’t it feel that way for me?”

How Do You Want Your Children to Remember You? (with Michael Keller) (Gospelbound podcast)

This is an excellent resource that dovetails with Keller’s new books, one of which is for parents specifically: Talking to Kids About Hard Things: Honest Conversations When Life Gets Complicated.

Christ Frees Parents to Play by Scott Hubbard (Desiring God)

“At times, I shut down my kids’ play or refuse to join them not because they’re acting inappropriately but because I’m feeling annoyed. And what I need most is a fresh vision of my happy God, my happy Christ, who loves to let kids be kids.”

5 Helpful Reminders for Praying Moms in Any Season by Lois Flowers (LoisFlowers.com)

“ The older our children get, the more critical it is that we pray for them intentionally. I’m sharing fewer spoken words with my girls now that they are living in another state, but I’m talking to God about them more than ever.”

Teen Culture

Lust. Greed. Gluttony. Gen Z is less religious than older generations — so why does its slang sound so biblical? by Steffi Cao (Yahoo News)

“Biblical language used to shame people without any of the redemption, grace or forgiveness that the Bible also talks about feels like the short end of the stick.”

How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring and Unattractive to Women by Anthony B. Bradley (Substack)

Subtitled “Ten ways middle-class parents produce successful young men no one wants to talk to…,” this article will make you think.

Parents say talking about money is harder than discussing sex by Betty Lin-Fisher (USA Today)

“One in three parents also said they’ve avoided talking about money because of their own financial situation, experiences with money or money habits.:

Why Your Teen Keeps Talking About ‘Aura Points’—And What They Actually Mean by Stephanie Kasulka (Parents Magazine)

“If you’ve heard your teen talk about winning or losing “aura points” lately, you might have some questions. And unfortunately for the rest of us, asking what aura means might make you lose a few points yourself.”

Apple Has New Parental Controls for Your Kid’s iPhone. Here Are the 6 Settings to Know About by Philip Michaels (NYT Wirecutter)

“I’ve been using parental controls for a few years to make sure my teenage daughter is accessing age-appropriate apps and not staring too long at a screen. I spent the summer testing the beta version of Apple’s updated iOS, and I have tips for parents looking to get the most out of it.”