Christian Parenting

21. September McCarthy - WHY Motherhood Matters

In this episode, September gives encouragement through some of your most difficult parenting moments and also challenges me to set a high standard in the home. You can buy September's book here: http://amzn.to/2AOYrfX 1:00 You will be disappointed if you're not intentional 3:00 Family Mission Statement 4:00 Calling up! 10:00 A Woman’s and Mother’s heart 11:00 Overwhelmed does not have to be your middle name 17:00 Behavior is a symptom of you heart, stopping behavior vs changing the heart 19:40 Asking questions 24:00 Family Devotionals 27:00 Hide God’s word in your heart 30:00 The Tired Mom can be the most influencial mom 33:00 No More counting to three. (Ps, we've already instituted the “I’d like to make an appeal” approach) 37:30 Permission to not do it all 40:00 God multiplies your moments 43:00 When were you most proud

20. Asheritah Ciuciu - Jesus and Christmas

Asheritah's book "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional" is a GREAT way to reorient your family back to Jesus this Christmas. I especially love her balance between Jesus and Santa during Christmas. 2:00 Who do you want you girls to become? "God is my happiness" 4:00: Being strong in the Lord as opposed to allowing culture to define your strength. 14:00 Overcoming Christmas tension 12:00 The different names of Jesus 15:00 Jesus vs Santa 20:00 Why out kids need to see desperation 22:00 Ask God to make you brave 26:00 What “Fills my mama heart with joy”. 27:00 Quiet times for busy moms

19. Jill Savage is back! No More Perfect Marriages

Jill Savage if back! Last episode we talked about parenting, this episode was focused on marriage. 3:00 Been married 33 years, 25 happily 14:00 The 7 slow fades 18:00 The strength of showing emotion 21:00 The Inch vs a Mile 24:00 God tools 26:00 Does this hurt me or just Irritate me 29:00 Hedges, Be careful what you feed your mind 32:00 Infadelity, Romans 9:12-21 Here is Jill's book: http://amzn.to/2gngZLy

18. Jennifer Thomas, Art of Apologizing

Jennifer is the author of "When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love". She explains the importance of and how to apologize. 3:00 How to eliminate old scripts 5:00 Different apology languages 10:30 Assuming the worst 13:00 Don't let offenses build up. Apologizing is a muscle 15:00 Forgive vs Forget 17:00 What is forbearance? 23:00 Apology body language 27:00 Treating like a pagan or a tax collector? 29:00 Write out apologies?

17. John Fuller - Focus on The Family Radio

John is the father of 6 and has been host of the Focus on the Family Broadcast for decades. His book is First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know: http://amzn.to/2xajcD9 5:00 The proper vision for your kids, Jeremiah 9:23 8:00 Motivating by heart or fear 11:00 How to not teach kids to perform, parable of the talents 13:00 Are you a dad of law of grace?  17:00 ABC your baggage 19:00 Pop culture of dads and how to beat it 23:00 Protecting vs engaging with the culture 25:00 How to teach cause and effect and consequences to your kids 28:00 Lions, Otters, Retrievers and Beavers (It'll make sense) 40:00 Bagel and a Bible