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Let's Parent on Purpose is a weekly podcast designed to strengthen your marriage, parenting, and personal relationship with Jesus. Host Jay Holland provides examples from God's word, real life success and failure stories, and lots of humility from his 20+ years of student ministry, parenting, foster parenting, and counseling others. Each episode you'll receive an insight or interview that will help you thrive, not just survive your parenting years.
You can find more from Jay at LetsParentOnPurpose.com or follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
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Ep. 377: Redemptive Parenting with Kristen Hatton →
Kristen Hatton discusses the concept of redemptive parenting, emphasizing the importance of confession, grace, and humility in raising children. She shares insights from her book 'Parenting Ahead' and offers practical advice for parents of young children and teenagers. The discussion highlights the significance of establishing healthy habits, navigating consequences, and the ongoing need for repentance in family dynamics. Kristen encourages parents to model vulnerability and grace, fostering a safe environment for their children to grow and learn.
Takeaways
- Parenting starts with the heart of the parent.
- Redemptive parenting involves living compelled by grace
- Confession and repentance are crucial in parenting.
- It's important to model vulnerability to children.
- Establishing healthy habits early sets the tone for later years.
- Children need to see their parents' imperfections.
- Regular repentance fosters restorative relationships.
- Consequences should not undermine the clean slate concept.
- It's never too late to start repenting to your children.
Bio
Kristen Hatton, MA, LPC-Associate, is a professional counselor and author passionate about helping families. Her books include Parenting Ahead, Get Your Story Straight, Face Time, and The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for Students. She lives with her pastor-husband, Pete, in Dallas, Texas, and together they have three young adult children and a son-in-law. For more of Kristens work, visit her website www.kristenhatton.com and the @Redemptiveparenting Instagram account.
Lets Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcasting Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Resources mentioned:
Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years: https://amzn.to/4fneOTR
Support Lets Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/
Ep. 376: Little Habits Big Faith with Christie Thomas →
In this conversation Christie Thomas shares insights from her book, 'Little Habits, Big Faith,' emphasizing the importance of small, intentional habits in nurturing faith within families. Jay and Christie explore how these small changes can lead to significant transformations over time, supported by real-life examples. The discussion highlights the critical role of family warmth and love in preserving faith across generations, encouraging parents to embrace simple practices that foster spiritual growth in their children. They discuss the importance of expressing love regularly, the concept of Keystone Habits, and practical ways to implement faith practices in daily life, such as the Blessing Habit. The conversation emphasizes that even small, consistent actions can lead to significant spiritual growth in children.
Key Takeaways:
- Parents today are feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
- Small habits can lead to significant changes in family faith.
- Intentional touchpoints in daily life can nurture faith.
- Family warmth is crucial for faith preservation across generations.
- Simple practices can help parents feel more equipped to share faith.
- The act of expressing love can have profound effects on children.
- Real-life examples show the impact of small changes over time.
- Creating a culture of faith in the home doesn't require grand gestures.
- Regular, small interactions can lead to deeper spiritual conversations.
- Parents can find opportunities for faith moments in everyday routines.
- Parental love shapes children's perception of God.
- Expressing love should be a daily practice.
- Keystone Habits can lead to broader changes.
- Small wins can encourage further spiritual practices.
- The Blessing Habit is a simple yet powerful tool.
- Modeling warmth and love is crucial for faith development.
- Children can thrive with consistent faith practices.
- Even older children appreciate blessings.
- Small habits can lead to big faith transformations.
- Parents are already doing impactful things for their kids.
Bio
Christie Thomas was a Childrens Ministries Director for over a decade and is now a family discipleship coach to parents who need equipping, support, and encouragement. Her books for kids and parents help families cultivate faith-filled moments. She lives with her husband and three boys in Canada.
Lets Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcasting Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Resources mentioned:
https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/
Little Habits, Big Faith: https://amzn.to/4hwR6WV
Tiny Habits: https://amzn.to/4fDCEuo
The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/4eiZyGf
Support Lets Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/
Ep. 375: Andrew Peterson on Parenthood, Creating, and Cultivating Faith in our Children →
In this conversation, Andrew Peterson shares his journey from being a pastor's kid to a successful songwriter and author. He discusses the importance of faith, creativity, and the influence of family and friends in shaping his life and work. Peterson reflects on the challenges of parenting, the creative process of writing for children, and the significance of community in his life. He also shares insights into his upcoming projects and the balance between career and spiritual life. Listen as Andrew and Jay discuss:
- Growing Up in Faith: A Pastor's Kid Perspective
- The Art of Storytelling: From Songwriting to Literature
- Navigating Creative Transitions: Music to Fantasy Literature
- The Role of Family in Creativity and Faith
- The Importance of Community and Friendship
- Parenting and the Journey of Faith
- The Creative Process: Writing for Children
- The Influence of Friends on Personal Growth
- Balancing Career and Spiritual Life
- Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations
Lets Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Resources mentioned:
https://www.instagram.com/andrewpetersonmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/wingfeathersaga/
https://www.facebook.com/WingfeatherSaga/
https://www.facebook.com/andrewpetersonmusic/
https://twitter.com/andrewpeterson
http://christianparenting.org/christmas
Support Lets Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support
Ep. 374: The Royal in You: Imagining the New Heavens and Earth with Jordan Raynor →
In this conversation, Jay Holland and Jordan Raynor discuss the themes of heaven, purpose, and stewardship as presented in Raynor's book, 'The Royal in You.' They explore the misconceptions surrounding heaven, emphasizing a biblical perspective that highlights the new earth and the role of work as worship. The discussion also touches on how understanding these concepts can inspire greater hope, motivation to share faith, and a purposeful life in the present.
Resources mentioned:
Get Your Identity Simplied Digital Resource at cpgive.org
Join my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook!
Support Lets Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/
Ep. 373: Guided by Faith: Through the Lens of the Gospel →
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 weeks episode, youll 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
Lets Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Resources mentioned:
Get Your Identity Simplified Digital Resource at cpgive.org
Support Lets Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support
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