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Israel & Brook Wayne · Family Renewal

Biblical parenting is hard. You don't have to figure it out alone.

Israel and Brook were both homeschooled, married in 1999, and are homeschooling their eleven children in Southwest Michigan. For more than thirty years Israel has helped Christian families see parenting, education, and all of life through the lens of Scripture.

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11kids, all
homeschooled
62podcast episodes
of real questions
600+events
since 1995
100K+people reached
in person
Israel and Brook Wayne outdoors, smiling
  Married 1999 · 11 kids
Israel Wayne speaking on stage
Raising Them Up: A Christian Parenting Q&A, hosted by Israel and Brook Wayne
They live what they believe.Hal & Melanie Young, homeschooling authors

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Teach Them Diligently, Answers in Genesis, Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, American Family Association, FPEA Florida, CHEA of California, CHEC Colorado, HEAV Virginia, Southern Baptist Convention, Life Action Ministries, Culture Proof, INCH Michigan, IAHE Indiana.

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Raising Them Up

A Christian parenting Q&A with Israel & Brook Wayne. Each week they tackle real-life parenting questions with biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope. Short, honest, and full of grace.

Got a question for Israel & Brook? The whole show runs on listener questions. Submit yours at raisingthemup.org or call 1-800-223-6567.

Latest episodesUpdated weekly
Meet the Waynes

Two homeschool grads, still in the thick of it.

When Israel and Brook talk about parenting, you're hearing from a couple with eleven kids at home right now, not from a distance.

Israel Wayne

Israel Wayne

Author · Speaker · Director of Family Renewal

  • Homeschooled himself. His family began home educating in 1978.
  • Grew up an ADHD kid, and teaches parents of wiggly, distractible children from experience.
  • In full-time ministry since January 1993, speaking since 1995.
  • Author of ten books and site editor of ChristianWorldview.net.
Brook Wayne

Brook Wayne

Author · Speaker · Co-founder of Family Renewal

  • Homeschool graduate and homeschooling mother of eleven.
  • At fifteen she launched Kindred Spirits, a national magazine for young women.
  • Co-author of Pitchin' a Fit, with chapters in Raising Them Up and Answers for Homeschooling.
  • Guest on Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and The Harvest Show.
Married in 1999 Eleven homeschooled children Southwest Michigan Both homeschool graduates
Israel has a great gift to speak the truth in love; holding out God's Word without compromise and yet with a measure of grace and encouragement that is not condemning, a "gracious absolutist." Michael Hayward, Pastor of Faith Community Church, Rohnert Park, CA
In their words

What parents say after they've heard them.

Notes from parents, and from the leaders who hosted them, shared on israelwayne.com.

I heard you speak in Nashville this past weekend, and because of you, I will teach my children differently.BRBeth R.Conference attendee
I'm a second generation angry dad... I heard you speak at a conference on anger and I almost reluctantly bought your book and audio messages. The next day I bought all your books because you were saying things I haven't heard in all my time being a Christian.A dadConference attendee
One of the best workshops I attended this weekend. Gave very applicable tools I will be able to use in my home. Made me wish I would have attended his other classes.Workshop attendeeConference weekend
Most speakers have feel-good, motivational messages. Yours made us uncomfortable and I want to thank you for that!Parenting seminar attendeeOhio
I just removed my daughter from her public school a week and a half ago. After Nashville, we were done! ... Your knowledge may be more for me even right now than for my child!! Then, of course, I can teach her what I learn!!KMThe Katie M. familyNew homeschoolers
Israel and Brook speak from the heart, sharing real-life experiences and practical strategies that equip parents to navigate both the everyday challenges and the big-picture vision of Christian parenting.GSGina SteffyConference attendee
Several of the younger fathers commented that they really enjoyed and gleaned a lot from having another young homeschooling father address the issues of family and children.HWRonnie & Debby BeckerPresident, Homeschoolers of Wyoming
After Israel speaks, it is amazing to see the fire ignited in fathers. Israel's messages are powerful and freeing, especially to fathers who can now know they are not alone in this journey.VHVictoria HughesFIRE Homeschool Family Camp
Israel Wayne speaking on a conference stage
For conference, church & co-op leaders

Bring Israel & Brook to your people.

From Sunday mornings and family camps to state conventions and keynotes with more than 5,000 in the room. Biblical, practical, and shaped to your audience.

600+events since 1995
100K+people reached in person
10countries, from Japan to Peru
15years as a featured speaker at Teach Them Diligently (2012-2026)
Israel Wayne is one of our favorite speakers to present at Teach Them Diligently, because we know he will faithfully present God's Word and point hearts towards Christ.TTDavid & Leslie NunneryFounders, Teach Them Diligently
As a returning speaker, Israel Wayne is definitely one of our most popular! He is personable, a great communicator, and explains his subject matter so that everyone can understand.EBElysse BarrettRocky Mountain Biblical Worldview Conference
Israel has always been a joy to work with and has a great, Christ-centered message. I highly recommend him.KSKirk SmithExecutive Director, Illinois Christian Home Educators

Invited back, again and again

The surest sign a speaker served an audience well is being asked back.

Teach Them DiligentlyFeatured speaker, 2012 to 2026
CHEA of California2003, 2009, 2015, 2022
CHEC Colorado2016, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2025
Rocky Mountain Biblical Worldview2004 to 2006, 2016, 2020, 2022, 2023
Answers in Genesis / Ark Encounter2022, 2023, 2024
APHEA Alaska2012, 2016, 2025
AFA Marriage & Family Life2021, 2023
FPEA Florida2025, 2026

What they teach

Every session can be a keynote, a workshop, a sermon, or a live Q&A. Tap "Request this" and it's added to your inquiry.

Any room, any size

Keynotes Workshops Sunday sermons Family camps Graduations Men's events Marriage events Online conferences Zoom Q&A for small groups Radio & podcasts

What hosts provide. For most events: an honorarium, travel expenses, accommodations, and tables to sell products. Send the specifics and they'll work to make your event a success.

Travel. Based in Southwest Michigan. Has spoken across the U.S. and in Canada, Russia, Japan, Portugal, England, Peru, Paraguay, Colombia, and Mexico.

No event too big or too small. Israel and Brook are also available for small groups as a Zoom event with live Q&A.

Featured or interviewed in TIMEThe Wall Street JournalThe Washington PostWORLDCBN NewsDaily MailThe Epoch TimesDetroit Free Press

Trusted by leaders

I've interviewed over 3,000 Christian leaders over 20 years on my show, and I've got to say that he is one of the clearest, most balanced presenters and teachers that I know.CCCharles CrismierHost, Viewpoint Radio
I love that your writing and your teaching are so grounded in the Word, grounded in truth, because that's our anchor, that's our standard, that's our plumb line.NDNancy DeMoss WolgemuthFounder, Revive Our Hearts
You (Israel) are one of the bright spots in the homeschooling movement today. I applaud your leadership.MFMichael FarrisFounder of HSLDA and Patrick Henry College
Israel is the perfect mix of warrior and poet. He has an amazing mind for truth and apologetics and yet that uncanny knack for making everyone around him feel important and valued.ELEric LudyAuthor, co-founder of Ellerslie Discipleship Training
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