x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

They Come With Instructions

They Come With Instructions is a powerful and insightful podcast inspired by the book of the same name, They Come With Instructions: Biblical Principles for Raising Children. Hosted by author and speaker René Anderson, this podcast challenges the notion that children don"t come with instructions-because they do. Rooted in biblical wisdom, each episode provides practical parenting tips, guidance, and encouragement for raising children in today"s ever-changing world.But this podcast goes beyond

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

52:09

TCWI - Wisdom From a Seasoned Mother

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/11/01

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of They Come With Instructions, I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with the remarkable Mother Mabel Bryant, a woman whose life is a beautiful testament to faith, perseverance, and the unending journey of motherhood. Mo. Bryant shares how she once believed marriage and motherhood might never be part of her story — until, at age 40, God surprised her with both. She became a wife and stepmother to four children, including three teenage girls, a...

en-us

70:41

TCWI - When They Walk Away from Christian Convictions

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/10/23

Send us a text In this powerful episode of They Come With Instructions, René Anderson sits down with Jasmine Gates, who courageously shares her journey of faith, identity, and redemption. Raised in the church, Jasmine found herself struggling with same-sex attraction and later living a lesbian lifestyle—until God drew her heart back to Him. Through her transparent testimony, Jasmine opens up about her internal battles, her return to the foundation of her upbringing, and the power of God’s lov...

en-us

66:34

Identifying Mental Illness in Young Adult Children

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/10/02

Send us a text In this episode of They Come With Instructions, I reconnect with Antoinette Bingham, who I first met years ago when she was my son’s school bus driver. What began as a protective mom moment turned into a lesson in truth and trust after I discovered my son hadn’t been fully honest about the situation that got him suspended. From those early memories, our conversation shifts to one of the most difficult topics we’ve faced as mothers—watching our grown sons battle mental il...

en-us

68:53

REFLECTIONS, Adult Choices Impact Kids

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/09/15

Send us a text In this episode of They Come With Instructions, I sit down with one of my dearest childhood friends and lifelong confidants, Schinaeh Turner. Together, we share laughter and memories, but the heart of our conversation is centered on one powerful word—Reflection. As a young mother, Schinaeh made decisions she firmly stood by at the time, only to later recognize the lasting impact those choices had on her four sons. Having walked the journey of single motherhood for many years, a...

en-us

67:52

TCWI - Managing Blessings God Gives: Children and...

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/08/18

Send us a text In Part 2 of my conversation with Paula Adams, we go deeper into her story—sharing personal reflections on family, motherhood, and the powerful influence of her own mother. Paula opens up about the tension of feeling both grateful for and resentful of her mom’s role in helping raise her daughters, and how that shaped their family dynamic. Beyond family, Paula also shares professional wisdom drawn from her 34+ years as a highly successful executive in the public sector. She reve...

en-us

46:20

Paula Adams - Resilience at Its Finest - Part 1

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/08/11

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of They Come With Instructions, I sit down with one of my favorite people and longtime mentor, Paula Adams—a successful career woman who not only inspired me to pursue my professional goals, but actively helped me achieve them. Paula shares openly about her journey to becoming a single mother of two daughters, the courage it took to go against her parents’ advice, and the strength she found in asking for help when she needed it most. She discusses how ...

en-us

21:47

The Absent Parent

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/08/02

Send us a text In this heartfelt and honest episode of They Come With Instructions, we explore the sensitive topic of absent parents—and the many reasons why some parents are not present in a child’s life. Whether due to divorce, military deployment, incarceration, or even the difficult aftermath of sexual assault, the absence of a parent leaves deep questions that deserve compassionate and truthful answers. René Anderson offers biblical encouragement for parents navigating this space, remind...

en-us

21:28

TCWI - Planning for Parenthood

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/07/23

Send us a text In this episode, we make it clear: this is not about endorsing Planned Parenthood—it’s quite the opposite. We believe life begins with God, and every child is a gift, never a surprise to Him, even if unexpected by us. “Planning for Parenthood” challenges young adults to think beyond baby names and gender reveals and instead consider the deeper responsibility of raising a child. Our children come to us as blank slates—needing instruction on everything: how to walk, talk, play ki...

en-us

19:59

TCWI - Be the Example

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/07/04

Send us a text In this episode of They Come With Instructions, we explore the powerful truth that children - starting as early as infancy - learn more from what they observe than what they're told. Our actions, attitudes, and habits become the blueprint our children follow. As the Bible reminds us, we are to teach by precept and example. This episode encourages parents to reflect the consistency between what we say and how we live. Because more than our words, our lives are the lessons our ch...

en-us

46:31

TCWI - Real Talk with My Son, Duke Pt. 2

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/06/07

Send us a text In Part 2 of my candid conversation with my eldest son, Duke, we go even deeper. His thoughtful pauses, raw honesty, and deep questions bring powerful insight to the realities of parenting—especially when things don’t go as planned. Duke courageously asks a question that many parents quietly wrestle with: What do you do when you raise your children according to God’s Word, but they don’t live up to those expectations? We explore that question and more, with transparency, grace,...

en-us

50:02

TCWI - Discussion w/ Duke, the Poster Child Pt. 1

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/05/11

Send us a text Conversations with the Poster Child – An Interview with My Son, Duke In this heartfelt and candid episode, I sit down with my oldest son, Duke—the one I proudly call the "poster child" for They Come with Instructions. Though his journey hasn’t been without challenges and mistakes, Duke’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the fruit of biblical parenting. With thoughtful pauses, brutal honesty, and a witty sense of humor, Duke shares his experiences wit...

en-us

20:30

Why Biblical Principles?

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/05/07

Send us a text In this episode of They Come With Instructions, we dive into the timeless value of using the Bible as your parenting guide. As our Creator, God knows us—and our children—better than anyone. Parenting His way lifts the pressure of feeling like we must have all the answers. Instead, we’re invited to seek wisdom from the One who knows all. I share personal stories of how God's Word has given me the words to speak and the actions to take—sometimes far beyond what I could have come ...

en-us

14:50

Who is René?

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/04/22

Send us a text In this special episode of They Come With Instructions, I open up and share my personal journey — the story behind the voice. I talk about the deep challenges I faced when life didn’t go as planned: the weight of single-handedly raising four sons, and the painful belief that my dreams and desires were lost along the way. But through it all, I discovered that when you put God first and choose to do life His way, the blessings follow. What once felt like a burden and sacrifice, h...

en-us

21:13

The Single Mom - Encouragement

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/04/03

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of They Come With Instructions, I share my personal journey as a single mother raising four sons after my divorce. With raw honesty, I discuss the emotional and practical challenges I faced, from navigating my own healing process to supporting my children through their own trauma. As a mother, I was determined not to become a bitter or angry woman, and in this episode, I encourage others to do the work of self-growth and healing to move forward into th...

en-us

50:08

Talking with my Mama - A Legacy of Faith and Family

They Come With Instructions ·

2025/03/20

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of They Come with Instructions, I sit down with a very special guest - my mother, Ruby Robinson. As the second youngest of 18 children, she grew up in a small town in Virginia before making a bold move to the big city of Los Angeles, where she met the love of her life-my father-and built a family of her own. A devoted woman of faith, a dedicated Bible teacher, and a pillar in her church community, my mother's story is one of resilience, love, and unwav...

en-us

15 results

Similar Podcasts

Tale Teller Kids™

Sarnia de la Mare

米克馬故事坊

咪萊

Imagination Station

Imagination Station

Die Pferde sind nicht das Problem - und du bist nicht zu blöd. Der Aha-Podcast für Pferdemenschen

Silke Jahn & Maren Diehl

Hanna fragt Papa - Der Podcast für neugierige Kinder und Eltern

Hanna und Thomas Schamberger