Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship
385 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 136 ratingsA weekly podcast designed to strengthen your marriage, parenting, and personal relationship with Jesus. Let's Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Ep. 318: The Missing Piece of Discipleship with Jon Price
February 26, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBDiscover how to unlock spiritual growth and maturity through the power of relationship and identity. "Relationship inspires behavior, and gives us motivation for obedience.” Pastor Jon Price has been in ministry for 35 years and is a speaker, trainer, author and coach. He lives in north Georgia with his wife of 26 years and has two grown children also in the Atlanta area. He is the Pastor of Missions and Connections at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church in Peachtree Corners, GA. Through...
Ep. 317: Sharing the Gospel with Generation Z with Josh Leucht
February 19, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBGeneration Z is the most unchurched and unreached generation alive today. At the same time, research shows that the vast majority of people who put their faith in Jesus do so before the age of 18. Pastor Josh Leucht joins Jay for a conversation on the difference approach we need to take in sharing the gospel with Generation Z. Their discussion includes: Understanding how many in Gen Z find it offensive for you to share your moral standards. The pressure Christian students feel for having a...
Ep. 316: How Jesus’ Incarnation Speaks to Gender Identity and Sexual Confusion
February 12, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSeries Overview: Jay will be discussing the unique challenges of parenting Gen Z and the struggles they face due to the world they live in. Today's Topic: Jay shares how the gospel speaks into the topic of gender identity and sexuality. This includes a Theology of the Body: Jay will be sharing a piece of a sermon he recently preached in the church on how the incarnation of Jesus helps bring clarity where there is confusion over gender, identity and sexuality. He encourages listeners to ...
Ep. 315: Snow Plow Parenting with Nathan and Amy Oliver
February 05, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBSnow Plow Parenting. You might have never heard of the term, but you have definitely witnessed method in families. Are you a snow plow parent? Today I finish my Boundaries to Help Your Family Thrive series with my guests Nathan and Amy Oliver. They explain Snow Plow Parenting, share signs to recognize if you might be a snow plow parent, and give healthy boundaries to allow your children to grow resiliency. In Snow Plow Parenting you pave the path of least resistance for your ch...
Ep. 314: Boundaries to Nurture Your Child’s Spirit with Nathan and Amy Oliver
January 29, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBCounselors Nathan and Amy Oliver are back to help us navigate healthy boundaries in the realms of Social Media, Sleepovers, and Curfew. This is part three of our four part Boundaries to Help Your Family Thrive series. Remember, we want to insulate our children, not isolate them. Each child is different, and you need to be a student of your children. Therefore, each boundary flows out of the question: What does love look like? And what does love look like for each individual child? We also ...
Ep. 313: Boundaries to Help Protect Time and Relationship in Your Household with Nathan and Amy Oliver
January 22, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThe very best way to love your children well is to have an amazing marriage. If there’s not a oneness in your marriage, children will see that and exploit it. Today my guests Nathan and Amy Oliver help us set boundaries to protect time and relationships in our marriage. Listen as we discuss the following healthy boundaries: Regular date night Evenings The Bedroom Bedtime In a marriage there has to be unity in what you say yes to and what you say no to. Step back and define - wh...
Ep. 312: Laying a Foundation of Connection
January 15, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBMarriage and family therapist Nathan and Amy Oliver join me today for a new series on Boundaries that will Help Your Family Thrive. Today we lay the foundation that’s critical before we can expect boundaries to work: healthy connection between parents and children. Nathan and Amy share multiple ways we can pour in to our children throughout the day and week. We discuss creative ways to involve your children in your regular tasks, as well as the need daily debriefing and special times of adve...
Ep. 311: A Story of Marriage, Betrayal, and Hope with Dr. Samuel Thomas
January 08, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis episode is a crossover podcast from Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel Thomas of Hopegivers International. Hear Dr. Sam share about arranged marriages, dowries, and a horrible custom that still happens today in some homes when the money runs out. Listen to how the love of Jesus Christ rescues the most hopeless, and pray about how your family could get involved to help. Dr. Samuel Thomas is the president and CEO of Hopegivers International. He is a pastor, speaker, and humanitarian who ha...
Ep. 310: This Year: Head, Heart, and Hands: Questions to Grow As A Disciple
January 01, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBToday I share an exciting update as Let’s Parent on Purpose is now a ministry of The 127 Project. All of your giving is now tax deductible. In addition to supporting Let’s Parent on Purpose, your giving will help build a Hope Home for Dowry Castaway children in India. I also share a set of questions to help you evaluate the discipleship growth of yourself and your children. Listen as I discuss how the following questions can help you grow in discipleship: For an initial believer: Hea...
Ep. 309: Don’t Focus on Goals, Focus On Systems
December 25, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this last week of the year, many of us make goals for how we are going to be different. Most of our goal don’t make it much further than February. Today I share one of the great revelations of my life: goals don’t matter that much. It’s our systems that determine everything. I’ll share with you how to think through creating a system that will help you start and end your day well. You’ll learn the secret of habit stacking. And I’ll encourage you to learn to love the process rather than obs...
Ep. 308: The Decisions that Had The Greatest Impact on My Year
December 18, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBEvery year is filled with thousands of decisions. Some of them are inconsequential, while others have life long impact. As I reflect on this past year, today I share with you the three new decisions that greatest impact on my life and family. Listen as I discuss my top three decisions: Learning how to measure a great day Praying the Psalms with my children Starting a weekly Family Sabbath Dinner As you hear me describe the impact, you’ll see that these are also choices you ca...
Ep. 308: The Decisions that Had The Greatest Impact on My Year
December 18, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBEvery year is filled with thousands of decisions. Some of them are inconsequential, while others have life long impact. As I reflect on this past year, today I share with you the three new decisions that greatest impact on my life and family. Listen as I discuss my top three decisions: Learning how to measure a great day Praying the Psalms with my children Starting a weekly Family Sabbath Dinner As you hear me describe the impact, you’ll see that these are also choices you ca...
Ep.307: A Simple Set of Questions To Review Your Year
December 11, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAs we close out 2022 I share with you five questions that can help you process your year and lead you into an intentional 2023. For each of the questions I share with you my answers as I process my year. Listen as we discuss the following questions: - What are the 2-3 ways you experienced the goodness of God most deeply? - What are the 3-4 decisions you made that have had the most impact on your life this year? (2 Good, 2 Bad) - Which relationships had the greatest impact on yo...
Ep. 306: How To Get The Most Out Of Counseling with Eliza Huie
December 04, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBAt some point, one or more members of our family will likely need the help of a professional counselor. How can you make sure you are getting the most out of your time with a counselor? Eliza Huie joins me once again to walk through the differences between counselors, therapists, psychologist, and psychiatrists. She gives her top three tips for how to maximize the time and value you get out of counseling. Eliza also shares her recommendations for where to search for solid, biblical counseli...
Ep. 305: Setting up Safeguards on Screens
November 27, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBEvery holiday season we seem to collect more devices connected to the internet. Today I walk you through some amazing parental control features that are already built in to your iPhone. Additionally, I give you my overview and recommendations on three different internet monitoring systems: Bark, Canopy, and Covenant Eyes. Resources Mentioned: Episode 304 Engaging and Protecting Your Video Gamer with Drew Dixon (Please provide link after show airs) Get to Know Screen Time for Famili...
Ep. 304: Engaging and Protecting Your Video Gamer with Drew Dixon
November 20, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWhether you like it or not, your child probably loves video games. When we as parents act like video games are a curse, we often miss a key opportunity with our children. My guest Drew Dixon shares the wonder of video games including creativity, connection, and play. We talk about the gospel opportunities to discuss worldview with your children as they play video games, as well as equipping them to be on mission with their friends and contacts through social gaming. Finally, Drew and I discu...
Ep. 303: What Do I Do If My Child Is Cutting With Eliza Huie
November 13, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThe trend of teenagers engaged in cutting has risen in recent years with the rise in social media and Youtube Influencers. What should a parent do if they find out their child has been cutting? Is this a pathway to suicide or something else? Eliza Huie joins me once again to help parents understand the pressures that lead a child to begin cutting. She offers council on what we can do if we find out our child has behaved in this behavior. Finally, she shares how the hope of the gospel can wal...
Ep. 302: Teach your children to overcome racism with the gospel with Michelle Sanchez
November 06, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn a culture inflamed by racial tensions, how can parents teach children a healthy perspective on race and culture? Author Michelle Sanchez joins me today for a discussion on the gospel vision of a diverse, multiethnic community. We talk about how backgrounds and personal experiences can form our racial prejudices. Michelle also shares biblical, Christ-honoring ways for a parent or church to pursue healthy, diverse racial relationships. Michelle T. Sanchez, MDiv, ThM, is the senior discip...
Ep. 301: Putting a Dagger in the Heart of Worry with Louie Giglio
October 30, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWhat do you do when fear grips you up in the middle of the night? Pastor Louie Giglio joins me today for a transparent conversation on anxiety, depression, and worry. He shares his personal struggles, research on real and imagined fears, and most importantly, the pathway to peace through Jesus. We talk about our own seasons of anxiety and how Jesus gives us worship as a tool to combat the doubts in the night. Finally, Louie shares about the confidence we can have in Jesus to carry our worri...
Episode 300! Beating leukemia together with Elijah and Micah Holland.
October 23, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBToday we are celebrating episode 300 of Let’s Parent on Purpose! I am joined today by both of my sons, Elijah and Micah Holland. The boys share what it was like to go through leukemia, relapse, and then bone marrow transplant together. We talk about worries, struggles, and the picture of Christ we find in bone marrow transplant. Additionally I share about the future of Let’s Parent on Purpose, including the beginning of the 127 Project to grow the outreach of Let’s Parent on Purpose and to t...
Ep. 299: Pointing to a Deeper Orientation in Jesus with Dan Seaborn
October 16, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis is the second half of my conversation with Dan Seaborn on how to parent a child who is identifying as a different gender or sexuality. Be sure to first listen to episode 298 What if Your Children Identify With a Different Gender or Sexuality? In this half of the discussion, we talk the term “Super-Straight” as well as the peer pressure that labels traditional sexual ethics as toxic. Dan encourages parents away from humiliation and towards humility as we process our children’s struggles...
Ep. 298: What if your children identify with a different gender or sexuality with Dan Seaborn
October 09, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBCulture continues to saturate our children with messages on gender and sexuality. Parents should expect their children to come to them with questions about these topics. At some point, there’s a reasonable likelihood your child might approach you confused or identifying as a different gender or sexuality. What are you going to do? In the first half of a two part conversation with author and counselor Dan Seaborn, we talk about how to react to that first revelation. Dan reminds us how to kee...
Ep. 297: Equipping Our Children For Conversations on Gender Identity and Sexuality with Dr. Sean McDowell
October 02, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThere is no way to completely shelter your children from the cultural campaign on gender identity and sexuality. Dr. Sean McDowell shares how we can equip ourselves to walk alongside our children, asking questions, and teaching them how to have loving, biblical worldview in their schools and sports teams. Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audience...
Ep. 296: A Rite of Passage Ceremony for Our Sons with Steven Arms
September 25, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHow does a child know when they are accepted as an adult? In our modern world, young people are often left to figure this out on their own. Many never do. I’m joined by author Steven Arms, who shares with me the family Rite of Passage tradition he experienced at 13 years old to welcome his as an adult member of his family. We discuss the importance of affirming manhood and womanhood, the need for a tribe of mentors, as well as the specifics of how to create a Rite of Passage experience for a...
Ep. 295: A Four Minute Habit With Compound Results
September 18, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSix years ago I started a simple habit of writing five lines in a daily journal. Today I share six insights I have from this practice as I try to encourage you to develop this four minute habit. Listen to me explain how I learned: 1. God is faithful 2. My seasons of discontent are truly seasonal 3. Ingrained habits take very little willpower 4. Many of my plans don’t work out. Actually, most don’t. 5. My wife just keeps getting more awesome. 6. It’s only through journaling daily ...
Ep. 294: Reflecting on the 70 20 10 rule of learning and transformation
September 11, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThere is a general principle that states that 70% of our learning comes from experience, 20% from the people in our lives, and 10% from formalized instruction and book education. Today I reflect on how these truths might impact the way we parent and approach spiritual development in our households and churches. Resources Mentioned: What is the 70 20 10 Model in Learning and Development? https://elearningindustry.com/70-20-10-model-learning-and-development Sign up for my Things for...
Ep. 293: What To Do With the Mean People In Our Lives
September 04, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWhether you are surviving a middle school lunch room or trying to navigate the adult relationships in your life, there will always be mean people. Based on an excellent sermon on the same topic from Andy Stanley at North Point Church, I walk through insights about getting even vs. giving love. We look at how attempting to get even almost cost David his future kingdom. Finally we consider the following set of questions to help us deal with the mean people in our lives: Do you want to be even...
Ep. 292: Five Healthy Marriage Habits with Nathan and Amy Oliver
August 28, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBGreat marriages don’t happen without intentional work. There’s a saying: “your habits will determine the direction and quality of your life.” In the same way, your marriage habits will determine the direction and quality of your marriage. As we wrap up our Building Blocks for a Healthy Marriage series, Nathan and Amy Oliver share with us five powerful habits to practice for a healthy marriage. We will learn the power of 10 Minutes of check-in each day A weekly date night 3 Consecutive n...
Ep. 291: Skills to Communicate With Your Spouse with Nathan and Amy Oliver
August 21, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBSome couples naturally communicate very well with one another. But for most, it’s a learned skill. If we are not intentional with our communication, one day we might wake up next to someone we not longer know nor care to know. Marriage therapists Nathan and Amy Oliver equip us today with key skills to enhance our marriage through better communication. We talk about the primary purpose of communication (connection vs. information collection). The Oliver’s discuss the importance of nonverbal c...
Ep. 290: How to Have Healthier Conflict with Nathan and Amy Oliver
August 14, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBEvery marriage has conflict. It’s how you handle the conflict that determines the direction and quality of your marriage. My guests Nathan and Amy Oliver outline specific steps you can incorporate into your turbulent issues to end more connected than when you began. You’ll learn the power of a time out in the midst of a heated discussion. You’ll also be equipped with steps to take during and after the time out to ensure you win the person, not the argument. These steps include: - Ask...
Ep. 289: The Spiritual Foundation for a Healthy Marriage
August 07, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThis is the first of a four part series on building blocks for a healthy marriage. Before getting into communication and conflict techniques, it’s important to remember that a healthy marriage must have a solid foundation. Today I share three vital pillars for every marriage to thrive in a spiritually broken world. As you listen, consider whether your marriage is supported by: 1) a regular, personal spiritual pursuit of Jesus Christ and His will, 2) spiritually connective practices with your...
Ep. 289: Spiritual Foundation for a Healthy Marriage
August 07, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 29 MBResources Mentioned: Sign up for my Things for Thursday Email: https://tinyurl.com/292kv68y Support Let’s Parent on Purpose! https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/
Ep. 288: How To Schedule Your Ideal Week
July 31, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBA few years ago I began to craft my ideal week. While it never goes according to plan, the practice has radically increased my fruitfulness and decreased my stress. Today I share with you the benefits of crafting your ideal work week as well as the process for creating your own. Scheduling Your Ideal Work Week: First off, before beginning your schedule, take a few minutes to write out your long term goals for a fruitful and joy filled life. For me those would include: ...
Ep. 287: Which Bible Translation Should I Buy My Child?
July 24, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBI’m frequently asked about which Bible Translation is best for children or teens. Today I share an overview of the differences between translations as well as thoughts on what Bible might be best for your child. Additionally I share a couple of “pre-Bible introductory resources”. I discuss why it’s important to consider what translation your church regularly uses as well as any special reading difficulties your child may have. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for my Things for Thursday E...
Ep. 286: Finding Hope in Shattering Loss with Lisa Appelo
July 17, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBLisa Appelo went to bed married one night and woke up a widow and single mom to seven children the next morning. Her story of navigating raw, tender grief stands as a testimony that—regardless of your circumstances—life can be good again after it falls apart. We talk about the experience of losing her husband dan, the process of navigating her own grief, as well as the individual paths of grieving each of her children walked. Most importantly, we celebrate how Jesus can bring a depth and ric...
Ep. 285: Three Pillars for Strengthening Your Teen’s Self Concept
July 10, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThe teenage years can feel incredibly unstable for both parents and adolescents. Today I share three pillars that can help your teen have a stable self concept even as their bodies, brains, and friends keep changing. Learn how important it is for your teen to know “I’m loved,” “I’ve got what it takes,” and “I can take responsibility”. As moms and dads, our interactions with our teens will either enhance or diminish each of these messages. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for my Things fo...
Ep. 284: The Most Effective Parenting Style for Teens
July 03, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe teenage years are a time of radical change. But it’s not just our teenagers who must go through change. Parenting styles and roles rapidly evolve as our children move closer to adulthood. In this episode I discuss three different types of parenting styles. We review why the drill sergeant and the helicopter parent fail to prepare our teens for adulthood. Instead, we should aim to become consultants that empower our teens with greater responsibility and ownership of their actions. If this...
Ep. 283: Communication and Conflict Part 4 A New Vision For Your Family
June 26, 2022 06:52 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis is last episode in a four part series to help parents and teens improve their communication and reduce conflict. It’s adapted from a parent/teen retreat and includes small group questions you help you process the material as a family. Conflict increases when there is no compelling purpose or mission. Today we begin to re-vision your family as a multigenerational team on mission for the Lord. I share a couple actionable steps for helping your family discover your identity, mission, and s...
Ep. 282: Communication and Conflict Part 3 Retooling for Healthier Conflict
June 19, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis is part three of a four part series to help parents and teens improve their communication and reduce conflict. It’s adapted from a parent/teen retreat and includes small group questions you help you process the material as a family. Every family is going to have conflict. We need a better conflict toolbox to allow us to win the person and not the argument. Today we look at principles from Proverbs as well as Chris Voss’ book Never Split the Difference: Communicating Like Your Life Depe...
Ep. 281: Communication and Conflict Part 2 Refilling the Love Bank
June 12, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis is part two of a four part series to help parents and teens improve their communication and reduce conflict. It’s adapted from a parent/teen retreat and includes small group questions you help you process the material as a family. Today’s episode focuses understanding the emotional love bank each family member has with one another. Once we learn the impact of deposits and withdraws, we can begin to build emotional security in our household relationships. We discuss applying the New Tes...
Ep. 280: Communication and Conflict Part 1: Know Your Enemy
June 05, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis is part one of a four part series to help parents and teens improve their communication and reduce conflict. It’s adapted from a parent/teen retreat and includes small group questions you help you process the material as a family. Today’s episode focuses on understanding the spiritual warfare behind many household conflicts and gives you tools for overcoming. Key Points: 1. You have an enemy, and it’s not your family. 2. The combat theater is your mind. Satan’s weapon is your ...
Ep. 279: A Walkthrough of a Family Sabbath Dinner
May 29, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis year our family has been stretched and scattered. We have experienced significant disorientation as we walk through a leukemia relapsed. To combat the disorientation, we are developing a new practice of a Family Sabbath Dinner. After years of toying with the idea, talking about it with others, we are finally doing it. Today I want to walk you through what our Family Sabbath Liturgy looks like. This is my own personal modified version, designed to help take some of the awkwardness out of...
Ep. 278: How to Measure a Good Day
May 22, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBHow do you measure a good day? What are the things you can control when everything feels out of control? As we walked through a month of ICU hospitalization with our son for his bone marrow transplant, he was unable to even leave his room for 28 days. To keep from focusing on the isolation and sickness, we developed a plan to measure a “good day”. No matter what happened in a day, if we could do most of these things, we can say that it was a day well spent. A good day. On todays episode, I w...
Ep. 277: Our Father is Always Working
May 15, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBSometimes I feel the pressure to fix all of the broken things in my family and friends. It’s especially paralyzing when you cannot see what God is doing. In this devotional form John 5, we see that Jesus did nothing of his own initiative, but only what he saw His Father already doing. If the Son of God only worked in areas where He could see his Father working, shouldn’t we enjoy the freedom of following His example? God doesn’t need us to join his work, but he wants us to. As we join the Fa...
Ep. 276: The Freedom of Simplicity
May 08, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat would happen if you had to live without 95 percent of your “stuff”? That’s exactly what our family has been experiencing as we live in a rental house for a couple of months. The conclusion: we are just fine. It’s led me to think about how much stress and anxiety we normally live under because of our accumulation of stuff and commitments. How do we fightback to simplify our lives so that we can truly live in the freedom Jesus gives us?This is the first episode in my “Upside Down Insights...
Ep. 275: What if My Child Gets Sick... Really Sick
May 01, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThere are few fears more gripping to a parent than the thought that one of their children might get sick... really sick. Sick to the point of real suffering. Sick to the point of no answers. Sick to the point of death. This is something we’ve been walking through as a family for eight years now. Having experienced the dreaded diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, having walked through years of bad news, good news, injections, and hospitalizations, I want to offer some wisdom that we’...
Ep. 274: What If You Don’t Fit In?
April 24, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOne of the common feelings shared by our children is "I feel like I don't fit in.” The truth is this feeling doesn’t go away just because we become adults. I've been thinking about that... From my personal experience and from over 20 years as a pastor, I have come to believe that "I don't fit in" is a more common feeling than "I fit in". Today I share thoughts on why I think this feeling is a part of the curse, and how the Gospel is the cure. Resources Mentioned: Sign ...
Ep. 273: What if I Fail As a Parent
April 17, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFear 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. Reso...
Ep. 272: The Spiritual Journey to Physical Health with Amber Lia
April 10, 2022 20:17 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAccording 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 h...
Ep. 271: Learning and Growing Together in a Newly Blended Family with Jonathan Pitts
April 04, 2022 16:28 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBPastor 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 minis...