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.
They live what they believe.Hal & Melanie Young, homeschooling authors
Invited to speak by
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.
Tap what you're facing. You'll get an episode you can play right now, the talk Israel or Brook gives on it, and a book to go deeper.
The podcast
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.
When Israel and Brook talk about parenting, you're hearing from a couple with eleven kids at home right now, not from a distance.
Author · Speaker · Director of Family Renewal
Author · Speaker · Co-founder of Family Renewal
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
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 writes the way he speaks. Each book takes one hard question families ask and answers it from Scripture.
Overcoming angry and stressed-out parenting, by Israel & Brook. For parents who sincerely love their kids and still find themselves reaching for frustration.
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Parenting for Christians. Parenting is discipleship: your child is learning from you, and far more is caught than taught.
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What the Bible says about how God wants His children to be taught. The book behind Israel's best-known keynote.
Get the bookA 31-page PDF with the table of contents, the introduction, and the entire first two chapters. For the day a well-meaning relative asks, "But why?"
Pitchin' a FitParenting
Raising Them UpParenting
Education: Does God Have an Opinion?Education
Answers for HomeschoolingHomeschooling
Foundational TruthsA modern catechism
Foundations in FaithBible doctrine, ages 12-18
Questions God AsksBible study
Questions Jesus AsksBible study
Homeschooling from a Biblical WorldviewHomeschooling
Full-Time ParentingFamily discipleship
Upcoming events, straight from the Family Renewal calendar.
Tuesday, October 13 · Lansing, MI
Oct31Saturday, October 31 · Grand Rapids, MI · Speaking on “What is Post-Postmodernism?”
Nov7Saturday, November 7 · Hutsonville, IL · Speaking on parenting on Saturday night and then preaching on Sunday morning
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.
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
The surest sign a speaker served an audience well is being asked back.
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.
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.
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
Two minutes. The more detail you share, the faster they can say yes.
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They come readySessions shaped to your audience, with books on hand for your families.