When Your Child Isn’t Like You: Choosing Connection Over Separation

When Your Child Isn’t Like You: Choosing Connection Over Separation

Every child is uniquely designed by God and sometimes that design looks very different from our own.   In this episode of Our Perspective, Jonathan and Rachael Starrett share what they’ve learned about parenting children with different personalities, communication styles, interests, and ways of seeing the world. It’s easy to connect with kids who think like we do, but what happens when they don’t?   Together, we talk about the importance of leaning in instead of pulling away, choosing curiosity over frustration, and intentionally creating space for our children to be who God made them to be.    We discuss how as parents we need to selflessly lean out from our own preferences and learn the language of our child, and build strong connections that prevent distance and misunderstanding.   If you’ve ever felt disconnected from one of your children or wondered how to better understand them, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, get curious, and pursue connection. Because some of the most beautiful parent-child relationships are built when we choose to lean in, especially when it’s not easy.

Part 2 of our Camino story is here… and this one goes deeper. 🤍

In this episode of Our Perspective, Carmen and Pat continue sharing what God taught them while walking 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. What started as a physical journey became a deeply healing one. We talk about: • Building your life around Christ • Keeping the church at the center of your home • Attachment styles and how childhood experiences shape us • Honest conversations between parents and kids • Learning to apologize, forgive, and heal together • How God can reveal wounds we didn’t even realize were there This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and full of grace. Our prayer is that it encourages families to communicate openly, extend grace to one another, and remember that healing often happens in the middle of the journey. No parent is perfect. No family is perfect. But God meets us in the hard conversations and brings healing where we least expect it.

We Walked 500 Miles- Camino Part 1

One year later… we’re finally sharing the story of our El Camino journey. 🤍 In this episode of Our Perspective, Carmen and her mom reflect on walking 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago — a trip that became so much more than just an adventure. From moments of surrender, deep conversations, and unexpected encounters with people from all over the world, to learning how to slow down and truly walk with God… this journey changed both of them forever. We talk about: • What God taught us on the trail • Learning to surrender control • Sharing our faith with strangers • The beauty of slowing down • Intentional time between parents and kids • How God meets us in the journey, not just the destination This episode is full of stories, laughter, honest moments, and reminders that your story matters — and that every conversation can point people back to Jesus. We hope this encourages you to slow down, trust God with the unknown, and create intentional moments with the people you love most. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder to keep walking with God. 🤍 Go leave people better than you found them!

You Asked, We Answered (Part 3 of 3)

What happens when your kids start being influenced more by their friends than by you? How do you stay a trusted voice in their life without becoming controlling? In this episode of Our Perspective, we dive into some of the hardest parenting questions about influence, friendships, boundaries, independence, and raising kids with strong identity and character. Through honest conversation, personal stories, and practical wisdom, we talk about what it looks like to parent intentionally through every stage — from elementary school friendships to middle school influence and preparing kids for adulthood. In this episode we discuss: - How to teach kids what healthy friendships look like - Why identity in Christ matters so much as kids grow older - The difference between control and intentional influence - How to create open conversations instead of lectures - Setting boundaries without pushing your kids away - Giving age-appropriate freedom and letting kids learn through consequences - Funny family stories, hard parenting moments, and lessons we learned along the way This conversation is filled with encouragement for parents who want to protect their kids while also preparing them to become confident, independent adults with strong values and faith. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another parent who may need this conversation 💛 Go leave people better.

You Asked, We Answered (Part 2 of 3)

Welcome back to Our Perspective Podcast!  We’re continuing our mini-series where we answer YOUR questions—and this episode is packed with some really honest, practical, and heartfelt conversations around parenting. In this episode, we dive into: • How to handle kids who are outgoing at home but shy in public • The balance between building confidence and honoring your child’s personality • What it looks like to discipline with understanding, not shame • And a big question: Is it ever too late to parent differently? We talk about unpacking your child’s heart, creating safe spaces for growth, and how small, intentional moments can shape confidence over time. We also get real about parenting guilt, grace, and the power of humility, prayer, and starting again—no matter what season you’re in. If you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or like you “missed your moment” as a parent… this conversation is for you. It’s never too late. Don’t stop showing up.  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe Share this with someone who needs encouragement today Connect with Our Perspective: 💛 Instagram: @ourperspective.podcast 💛 Patricia: @patricia_6710 💛 Mary Grace: @_marygrace_d