Jul 24, 2026
Summary
In this episode, Terrie Hellard-Brown shares her heartfelt journey of coming to faith as a child, the importance of understanding genuine salvation, and how to nurture children's spiritual growth. She emphasizes listening to children's questions and trusting God's work in their lives.
Key Topics
Child's journey to faith
Importance of understanding salvation
Answering children's spiritual questions
Different ways children come to faith
Trusting God's timing in salvation
Takeaways
Children's faith experiences vary; some have immediate, powerful
conversions, others grow gradually.
It's crucial to listen to children's questions and treat their
curiosity with respect.
Genuine faith often involves a real, palpable change, not just a
prayer.
Parents and leaders should clearly articulate the gospel in simple
terms.
God is drawing children to Himself, and our role is to nurture and
answer their questions.
Sound Bites
"I knew I needed Jesus, I didn't understand it."
"There was a change in my heart, like I came to life."
"God is drawing children to Himself, and we must listen."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode
00:26 Terrie shares her personal story of coming to Christ at age
seven
01:19 The significance of the Lord's Supper in her faith
journey
02:42 Understanding children's questions about salvation
04:43 Recognizing genuine faith in children
06:34 The importance of listening to children's spiritual
questions
08:24 Different ways children come to faith and grow in it
12:04 The need for clear gospel communication
13:01 The palpable change when truly coming to Christ
15:31 Trusting God's work in children's hearts
16:30 Encouragement for parents and leaders in discipleship