Spiritually Formed

The Lies We Believe: "Anger is Power"

Raising kids is tough. They have both a mind and a will of their own, and when they don't do exactly what we want, it's easy to react with anger. The temptation for parents is to assume that our anger gives us power in our relationship, which is a fallacy, because true power doesn't look like controlling others, but controlling ourselves. Join Brian and Katie as they expose the lie that anger is power while bringing biblical truth into the conversation. Wanna check our out children's book? — Click Here [https://mailchi.mp/makinghesstory/8lk1lhsrxa]

The Lies We Believe: "It's My Job to Control My Kids"

If something you believe is untrue, would you want to know? In our relationships with others, and most likely with our kids, there are a few lies that we can easily fall into the trap of believing. It may not happen on a conscious level, but our beliefs have a way of showing up in the way we behave. So, if you have the fruit, you have the root. Join Brian and Katie as they discuss the commonly believed lie that "it's our job to control our kids," why this isn't true, and how to live in the balance of freedom and boundaries. P.S. We mentioned our children's book, What Does God Say About Me? - Click Here [https://mailchi.mp/makinghesstory/8lk1lhsrxa] to learn more about it!

The Power and Necessity of Self-Control

The meaning of self-control is as profound as it is simple. With it we're able to choose how we'll think, feel, and act towards other people. Without it, other people will be able to choose how we'll think, feel, and act towards them. This week Brian and Katie Hess unpack the power of self-control, and how it brings with it the ability to love the way God loves.

What the Garden of Eden Teaches Us About Parenting

Have you ever wondered why God created both the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil? In this episode, we explore the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis, and take a biblical look at God’s design for relationship, freedom, and the human will—and how it all connects to the way we lead and love our kids. You’ll learn: • Why the existence of love requires the freedom to make a choice • The deeper meaning behind the two trees in the Garden of Eden • How God parents us through love, not force • Why true obedience only grows in the soil of connection Check out our children's book, What Does God Say About Me? Declarations for Kids, From A-Z [https://mailchi.mp/makinghesstory/8lk1lhsrxa]

The Way We Speak Matters

Words have power — not just emotionally, and spiritually, but neurologically. In this episode, we explore how the words we use impacts brain development, emotional connection, and relational safety. Whether you're a parent, spouse, educator, or friend, understanding the science of words can transform how you communicate and connect. In this episode we covered: • The forming of neural pathways • How words affect our relational connection • How to repair relational bonds when our words are damaging • Why our day-to-day language matters more than we think Click here [https://mailchi.mp/makinghesstory/8lk1lhsrxa] to check out our children's book, What Does God Say About Me; Declarations for Kids, from A - Z