At the 2025 parenting conference, Steve and Kathleen Nelson shared wisdom and insight into Biblical parenting.
Steve and Kathleen Nelson have a heart to build strong disciples by building strong families. They live in El Paso, TX, where Steve is a pastor at the Rio Church. In addition to raising their own eight kids (ranging from 16-31 years old), they’ve helped support other parents through their conferences, books, and other parenting materials for the last 20 years.
A Few Questions and Takeaways:
- What is one thing God wants you to change related to your parenting?
- As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord!
- What will help your kids choose a good path when they leave home?
- Make your home lovely.
- Do you think the Bible is outdated, or is the instruction and wisdom it provides still a good resource for teaching us how to discipline and train our kids?
- Don’t discipline harshly. Don’t discipline gently. Discipline godly.
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If you had a favorite teaching that you would like to relisten to or missed a session, they are now available to listen at your convenience.
Additional Information
Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to sit down and focus on Biblical parenting. If you would like more information about a session topic or have any questions, please contact us at info@candlewoodchurch.org or to view all the sessions please visit our teaching page and select “Classic Teachings” on the drop down menu.

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