Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship – Details, episodes & analysis

Jay shares a sneak peak of upcoming episodes of his new podcast Guided By Faith: Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults. He also shares with his listeners an exciting opportunity to help spread solid Biblical Teaching throughout the nation of India.

On this week’s episode, you’ll hear three short devotionals from the Guided by Faith Podcast.

• Through the Lens of the Gospel – how to view the events of your life through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

• Jesus Understands Your Struggles

• What Does God Think About Injustice

Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Resources mentioned:

https://www.jordanraynor.com

The Royal In You

www.guidedbyfaith.net

Get Your Identity Simplified Digital Resource at cpgive.org

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In this conversation, Jay Holland and Matthew Gille discuss Matthew's unique journey to becoming a missionary, the challenges he faced with his family, particularly with his daughter who has special needs, and how God has provided for them throughout their journey. They explore themes of faith, identity, and community, emphasizing the importance of trusting God in difficult circumstances and recognizing the blessings that come from challenges.

Keywords: missionary, faith, family, special needs, church, community, identity, God's provision, China, parenting

Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Resources mentioned:

www.guidedbyfaith.net

imb.org

cpgive.org

Join my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook!

Support Let’s Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/

**Be sure to check out our new discussion guide to help you make the most out of this episode. >> https://bit.ly/3Hilh2R

Character changes destiny, and character changes culture. Dr. Kathy Koch helps define the core character qualities we want to instill in our children to help them honor Christ, even when no one is looking. As we learn to parent for character instead of outward obedience, we begin to raise children who will change their culture.

Listen today as Jay and Dr. Kathy discuss:

•   The definition of character, and the vital importance of training for gratitude, joy, and self-efficacy.

•   How to cast vision in your children to be culture changers instead of just rule followers.

•   The definition of joy and the dangers of comparison and unrealistic expectations.

•   The way technology teaches us to live entitled and the wisdom of limiting choices.

•   Why “choice” is one of the most powerful words a parent can use.

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Bio

Dr. Kathy Koch is the founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., and a child development specialist. She is also the author of seven bestselling parent-child enrichment books including her latest book, Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character that Changes Culture.

 Resources mentioned: 

www.celebratekids.com

 Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character that Changes Culture

 Screens and Teens

 Start with the Heart

 Eight Great Smarts

 No More Perfect Kids

 Resilient Kids

 Five to Thrive

 Facing the Dark Podcast

 Dr. Kathy Says Podcast

 Celebrate Kids Podcast

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Fear of failure as a parent can paralyze a mom or dad. In my new “What if…?” series I look at the reality of our parental failure through the lens of the gospel. We talk about:

1. Why many of our failures don’t matter

2. The reality that there will be many times when you really blow it

3. How to view your failure in the light of the gospel.

Failure is not the last word, and God can use our worst moments to shape some of the best character qualities in our children.

Resources Mentioned:

Sign up for my Things for Thursday Email: https://tinyurl.com/292kv68y

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 74 percent of adults in the United States are overweight. After 10 years of marriage and five pregnancies, Amber Lia, a former college athlete and recreational bodybuilder, found herself to be one of them. Feeling ashamed of her physical state and knowing that she could and should do better—for herself, her husband, and her children—she embarked on a journey to reclaim her health, one unhealthy pattern at a time. We discuss her journey to spiritual and physical health, understanding the importance of your “why”, identifying food triggers, and learning to replace unhealthy habits with healthy ones.

Amber Lia is an independent certified health coach who has been on her own transformative health journey. She has written and coauthored several books, including Marriage Triggers and the bestselling parenting book, Triggers. A former high-school English teacher, Amber is a sought-after mentor for women and a regular contributing writer for The Better Mom. Amber and her husband co- run the faith-friendly production company Storehouse Media Group, and they live in Southern California with their four boys. To learn more, visit AmberLia.com.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y

• www.amberlia.com

• https://www.instagram.com/therealamberlia/

• Your Future Self Will Thank You with Drew Dyck - https://

  letsparentonpurpose.com/2021/01/03/your-future-self-will-thank-you-

  with-drew-dyck/

• Food Triggers: Exchanging Unhealthy Patterns for God-Honoring Habits by Amber Lia - https://amzn.to/3mLUbY9

Pastor and author Jonathan Pitts joins me once again, this time to talk about the growth and adjustments from his newly blended family. We discuss setting-but also adapting-expectations, the mix of grief and joy in a blended family, and giving one another grace with feelings and emotions.

Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker and the executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. He previously served as the executive director at the Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans. Jonathan has co-authored two books alongside his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He is also President and co-founder of For Girls Like You Ministries, an equipping and resourcing ministry for tween girls and their parents. Jonathan is the father of four daughters and is blessed to be newly married to his wife Pita Pitts.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y

• Jonathon’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pittsjr26/?hl=en

• The Journey Podcast - https://www.christianparenting.org/podcasts-

  post/rescued-from-the-fear-of-loneliness/

• The Chip Dodd Eight Feelings Chart https://sagehill.co/eight-feelings/

Parenting doesn’t stop just because your children turn 18. But it sure can be confusing! Willow Sanders joins me to talk about the transitions from boss to coach to advisor that a parent must make over the years. We share our struggles and encouragements as we seek to navigate the challenges of parenting adult children in a healthy way.

Willow Sanders is the director of Student Services and Protect the Heart Ministries for CareNet of the Treasure Coast. Willow has served the Treasure Coast for over 2 decades and has two adult sons.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y

• https://protecttheheart.org

• Talking to Your Children about Sex with Willow Sanders - https://letsparentonpurpose.com/2018/03/18/talking-to-your-children-about- sex/

Family worship is one of the most transformative habits a family can have. It’s also very intimidating to most moms and dads. Dr. Rob Rienow, founder of Visionary Families, helps simplify the process of starting and continuing family worship. With a simple toolbox of prayer, Bible reading, and other elements, you can implement a healthy habit of family worship in your home no matter the age of your children.

Dr. Rob Rienow’s most important ministry is loving his wife Amy and partnering with her to lead their seven children to love God. He is the founder of Visionary Family Ministries (www.visionaryfam.com), a pastor, international conference speaker, and the author of several books including Visionary Parenting and Visionary Marriage. When Rob is not fishing for men, he enjoys fishing for fish. The Rienow family lives in West Chicago, IL.

Resources Mentioned:

www.VisionaryFam.com

www.Facebook.com/VisionaryFam

www.Twitter.com/VisionaryFam

www.YouTube.com/visionaryfamilyministries

PODCAST www.VisionaryFam.com/podcast

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When Stacy Callender was a young mom she felt burdened as her children entered public school. This burden led her to join a Moms in Prayer group that changed the trajectory of her life, family, and mission. Stacy and I talk about the work of God through prayer, and how we grow in courage and faith by consistency praying with others. You can’t help but be encouraged as you listen to Stacy’s story and her infectious joy!

Stacy Callender is the host of the Moms in Prayer podcast. She has been involved in a Moms in Prayer group since her oldest child started kindergarten in 1999. She has served as the Southern California State Coordinator, and also in Women’s Ministry at her local church. She and her husband, Scott, live in Southern California where they have raised their four children, Megan, Bryce, Madison and Brendan. During her free time, Stacy can be found eating Mexican food, hiking, reading or bargain hunting.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y

• Moms in Prayer https://momsinprayer.org

• Moms in Prayer Podcast https://momsinprayer.org/resources/ podcast/

It’s a challenge to balance boundaries and freedom, adventure and responsibility when raising a boy. My guest Monica Swanson shares here experience of raising boys who are sensitive to the things of Jesus while still being strong and capable in the face of the world’s trials. She gives examples of success and failures in her process as well as her insight into creating a “character training course” for her son when he needed extra focus.

Monica Swanson is the author of the Boy Mom book and a blogger at monicaswanson.com. She shares encouragement and inspiration for raising boys in today's world. Monica shares practical advice and biblical wisdom through honest conversations, interviews with other boy moms, and light-hearted humor.

Resources Mentioned:

www.monicaswanson.com

The Boy Mom Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boy-mom-podcast-withmonica-swanson-and-friends/id1468061855

Boy Mom- What Your Son Needs Most From You - https://amzn.to/3H3d7t2

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