It happens out of nowhere.
Bath time. Bedtime. Driving home from church.
"Mom… who made God?"
"Why does God let bad things happen?"
"Where was God before the world started?"
And suddenly — you're not sure what to say.
You want to give a real answer. Not something confusing. Not something watered down. Not a deflection dressed up as theology. You want your children to understand who God actually is — not just feel good about him.
If you've felt this, you're not alone.
- Most Christian resources are either too simplistic or too complicated
- Many don't address the actual questions children ask
- Explaining deep truths in the moment can feel overwhelming
- Books that looked solid on Amazon often disappoint in hand
You care deeply about your child's faith. You just want help explaining it clearly and honestly.
A done-for-you plan around questions kids actually ask
This free 4-week plan gives you everything you need for substantive family devotions — structured around real theological questions children raise, with clear answers and parent guidance built in.
- 4 foundational theological questions
- Scripture readings, discussion prompts, and applications
- A parent explanation guide for each week
- No preparation required — open and go
What's inside the free plan
Four Foundational Questions.
Four Weeks of Real Conversation.
Week One
"Who is God?"
A clear, honest exploration of God's nature and attributes — not a Sunday school poster answer, but something your child can actually hold onto.
Week Two
"Why did God make me?"
Purpose, identity, and the doctrine of creation — explained in language your 9–12 year old can actually grasp and own for themselves.
Week Three
"Who is Jesus?"
Fully God, fully man — the person and nature of Christ explained clearly without sacrificing the theological weight of the incarnation.
Week Four
"What is sin?"
Honest, age-appropriate theology on sin's nature and consequence — because your children deserve a real answer, not a deflection.
This is for you if you are serious about doctrine.
The Devoted Parent
You lead family devotions — or want to — and need content that holds up when your child asks a follow-up question you didn't expect.
The Ministry Leader
You coordinate Sunday School or children's ministry and want a plug-and-play framework your teachers can use with confidence.
The Homeschool Parent
You're intentional about theological formation and want structured content that fits your teaching rhythm without extra prep burden.
"I've been looking for something that doesn't talk down to my kids or give them half-truths dressed up as simplicity. Four weeks in, my ten-year-old is asking questions I never expected. That's exactly what I wanted."
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The Hawthorne Family Theology Series · Book One
This plan is a preview of
Who Is God?
Written by Ryan J. Hawthorne, Who Is God? is Book One of The Hawthorne Family Theology Series — a 52-week systematic theology for children ages 9–12, structured entirely around the real questions children ask. Not adult doctrinal categories rephrased. Real questions, honest answers, conversation that goes somewhere.
These four weeks are just the beginning. If they work for your family, the full year is waiting.
Ryan Hawthorne is a father who started writing this book when his own children began asking questions he didn't always know how to answer. Watching his family navigate those conversations — and wanting a resource that took kids' questions seriously without talking down to them — became the reason this book exists. He lives in South Florida with his wife and children.
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