Not A Bad Parent

The Real Challenges of Single Parenting ft. Patricia Davis + Mary Grace | Ep.002

Parenting can feel even heavier when you’re carrying it alone. In this episode of Not A Bad Parent, Jonathan and Rachael sit down with Patricia and her daughter Mary Grace to talk about single parenting, raising kids through hard seasons, and building a home rooted in faith, honesty, and love. Through vulnerable stories and practical wisdom, they explore trusting God when you feel helpless, why presence matters more than perfection, how to listen to your kids with humility, and the power of creating a safe relationship that lasts into adulthood. Because the truth is… you’re probably not a bad parent — you’re just doing one of the hardest jobs in the world. Timestamps: 00:24 - Your Family Dynamic 02:31 - What’s One Word to Describe Her as a Mom? 04:30 - How Do You Raise Kids Who Want Relationship Later in Life? 07:52 - Did God Bring the Right People Into Your Kids’ Lives Organically? 10:04 - How Do You Help Strong-Willed Kids Without Forcing Them? 13:07 - What’s One Word to Describe Mary Grace? 19:32 - How Do Parents Stay Present and Not Miss the Growth of Their Kids? 25:54 - How Do the Holy Spirit and God’s Word Guide Parenting? 26:24 - How Do You Detect Lies Your Kids Are Believing? 30:51 - What Does It Feel Like When a Parent Sees Through Your Walls? 32:13 - How Do You Let Go and Trust God With Your Kids’ Future? 35:57 - How Do You Balance Protection, Control, and Trust as a Parent? 37:32 - What Do You Say to Parents Who Feel Like They’re Failing? 42:16 - Our Perspective Podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD THE SHOW NOTES: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10--lm2dXp7I4rkboGlL2z2tnGy5I63uI [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10--lm2dXp7I4rkboGlL2z2tnGy5I63uI] LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_6710/ [https://www.instagram.com/patricia_6710/] https://www.instagram.com/_marygrace_d/ [https://www.instagram.com/_marygrace_d/] https://www.instagram.com/ourperspective.podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/ourperspective.podcast/] Our Perspective Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@Ourperspective.podcast/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@Ourperspective.podcast/featured] LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/ [https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/] https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ChristianParenting #ParentingPodcast #SingleParenting #NotABadParent

How to Raise Kids Without Losing Yourself ft. Daryl and Tracy Black

Parenting can make even the best parents feel like they’re failing. In this episode of Not A Bad Parent, Jonathan and Rachael sit down with Pastor Daryl and Tracy Black to talk about Bible-based, Spirit-led parenting and how the Holy Spirit guides us in the moments when parenting feels overwhelming. Through honest stories and practical wisdom, they explore how to raise kids who love God, how to handle the pressure of “getting it right,” and why faithfulness matters more than perfection. Because the truth is… you’re probably not a bad parent — you’re just doing one of the hardest jobs in the world. Timestamps: 00:24 - The Pressure of Parenting is Supposed to Last 06:20 - Standards + Space 15:33 - Routines Reduce Anxiety 19:39 - Spirit-Led Parenting Requires Supernatural Help 30:11 - Anxiety, Overthinking, and Sleep ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/mrdarylblack/ [https://www.instagram.com/mrdarylblack/] https://www.instagram.com/tracy7black/ [https://www.instagram.com/tracy7black/] Daryl's Book 👉 https://a.co/d/05svnSUA [https://a.co/d/05svnSUA] RESOURCES MENTIONED: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans [https://www.bible.com/reading-plans] LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/ [https://www.instagram.com/jonathanstarrett/] https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachael.starrett/]