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Keeping God’s Word at the Center of the Home
Show: Contending for the Word Q&A • Host: Dave Jenkins
Show Summary
One of the greatest blessings and responsibilities God gives Christian families is the call to remain rooted in His Word. Yet in the busyness of daily life, Scripture can become something we visit occasionally rather than the foundation of the home. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains practical, biblical rhythms that help families keep God’s Word at the center of daily life.
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Key Scriptures
- Deuteronomy 6:6–7
- James 1:22
Episode Notes
Scripture is not meant to be squeezed in. It is meant to saturate the home. The Bible gives both the command and the pattern for families to remain grounded in God’s Word through everyday, faithful habits.
Central Truth
Families stay grounded in Scripture by reading it together, regularly discussing it, applying it daily, memorizing it, and intentionally connecting every part of life back to the Word of God.
Five Habits for a Scripture-Centered Home
- Read Scripture together regularly. Consistency is more powerful than length.
- Discuss Scripture naturally. Weave God’s Word into daily conversations and decisions.
- Apply Scripture intentionally. Ask: “How does this apply today?”
- Memorize Scripture together. Store God’s truth in the heart for every circumstance.
- Worship faithfully as a family. Prioritize the preached Word and life in the local church.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
