This is a book every christian parent must read. Raising christlike children in this world can be hard and many times you feel weak in this journey. But in this wonderful book you can find encouraging insights and guidelines to build character in your children. I loved the way Lee Nienhus empathise the power of prayer.
Really loved this book!

Christian parents are worried about what will happen to their children a they are being raised in a post-Christian culture. Lee Nienhuis shows parents that with intentionality, we can raise children to be leaders in their world and still follow Jesus. This is a must read for the parents raising the next generation.
I received a complimentary copy of Countercultural Parenting, but all opinions are my own.

Countercultural Parenting is such a helpful parenting book. I really enjoyed this one, especially the gospel-centered approach and the biblical worldview. Parenting as a Christian can be a lonely road, and this book is inspiring in its ability to renew the reader's dedication to maintaining a focused approach.

'Countercultural Parenting' is a fresh way to look at yourself as a parent who wants to raise godly children. Character is important and intentional - it is a gift we give our children and the world. This is a fantastic parenting book.

“Change can happen in our culture. It can happen in our home and in our children. But it starts with us.” (Lee Nienhuis, Countercultural Parenting)

It’s been a while since I’ve picked up a parenting book and phew, Countercultural Parenting was a hard hitter but the perfect choice. This book is first and foremost filled with gospel-centered writing, and I appreciate the eloquence and truthfulness of the author’s thoughts and words. So while I mention that this book hit me hard, it was also very encouraging and spurring in a beautiful way. It was one of those books that I highlighted half the words of, and one I know I will be revisiting again.

I loved how as I was reading this book and now as I’ve been sitting with it afterwards, it’s truly challenged and made me really examine my heart, character, and walk with God in light of the ways in which it directly effects my children and how they’re being raised. Am I giving them a godly model to follow? Our parenting matters. How we’re raising our children and what we’re instilling in them matters. My own prayer is that I raise my children to be Christ-centered lights in the world. “The most natural thing in the world is for children to admire and esteem the things their parents do, so imagine the limitless possibilities when a parent esteems God most.”

Thank you Harvest House Publishers and NetGalley for the gifted copy.

I had the privilege of reading Lee Nienhuis' second book, Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise. In a nutshell: run to get this valuable parenting book!

Lee's first book, Brave Mom Brave Kids, was an amazing parenting book, and Countercultural Parenting simply builds on the momentum of that book. However, you don't need to read the first book to appreciate the wisdom in Countercultural Parenting!

Lee offers amazing knowledge and insight into raising children that are NOT the status quo. If you are looking for HOPE in an honest form, Lee offers that in Countercultural Parenting. As Lee states, "Is it crazy to imagine that we could raise children who are godly, who will grow into righteous leaders? Could they become men and women who choose for the earliest age to be people of character, steadfast and immovable?"

Lee then follows through with the how to of parenting and raising children who go against the culture! In Countercultural Parenting, Lee shares the insight that not only helps you propel yourself toward raising godly children but also the insight to help you as a parent who does not follow the status quo.

Lee offers a fresh (and rich) look at Biblical characters who can serve as role models and examples for parents and for our children. I highlighted so many passages in this book! I can't wait to share this with friends as an encouragement in their parenting journey.

No longer can we raise children who are part of the status quo of society. It is clear it is no longer working. We need to stand up and raise countercultural children. Lee's book is a great resource for just that.

I was given a free copy of Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis for my honest review. I was thrilled to do this and would highly recommend this book!

I am huge fan of parenting books and this one by Lee Nienhuis did not disappoint this mama who has set out to educate myself so I can better raise my family. Countercultural Parenting was such an inspiring and encouraging read to challenge parents to rise up and change what is happening around them in culture by being proactive instead of reactive. Lee challenges her readers to not allow passivity in their homes but to take action and equip the next generation to live wholeheartedly for Christ. Through personal stories and experience, advice and practical application this book is a great tool for any parent wanting to make a difference and disciple their children. It will certainly be a book that I will read again and refer back to all throughout my parenting journey.

The author did a remarkable job framing the importance of our roles as parents to be diligent in the faith ourselves and in that process of living out our beliefs, educating our children by means of our own behavior (seen and unseen) as well as being able to walk them through situations in a Godly way.

There were many times I saved and annotated well made points, and felt she continually hit the nail on the head with important models of behavior we, as parents, need to work on for ourselves.

Christian parenting is not going to align with secular parenting books, and they likely also won’t align with secular methods and approaches. It is exactly as the title says - counter culture parenting. If we want to parent as God calls us to, we need to first and foremost look to His word for guidance, His character for confidence and His spirit for wisdom.

While I don’t usually like parenting books, this one made my very short list of ones I’d happily recommend.

(I read this book as a proof from the author on NetGalley.)