Let's Parent On Purpose

In this conversation, Jay Holland and Eliza Huey continue to explore the complexities of trauma, its effects on individuals, and the importance of support systems. They discuss the evolution of understanding trauma, the role of God in times of suffering, and how Scripture can provide comfort. The conversation also delves into the concept of post-traumatic growth, emphasizing that trauma can lead to spiritual resilience and deeper faith. They highlight the need for proper trauma care, which includes establishing safety, processing experiences, and integrating them into one's life. Additionally, they address the challenges of information overload in today's world and how it can exacerbate feelings of trauma.Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcasting Network. For more information, visit www.ChristianParenting.orgBioEliza Huie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) trained in trauma care. She serves as a seminary instructor, facilitating certificate-level training in bibli

In this conversation, Jay Holland and Eliza Huey delve into the complexities of trauma, its definitions, and the importance of understanding its impact on individuals and relationships. They discuss the physiological responses to trauma, the significance of being present for those who have experienced trauma, and how caregivers can provide support. Eliza emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in navigating trauma, highlighting the role of community and interpersonal relationships in the healing process. Jay and Eliza also discussed the importance of presence in healing, the role of the nervous system in trauma, and practical techniques for awareness and regulation. They emphasize the significance of being with someone in their pain without trying to fix them, the necessity of understanding bodily responses to trauma, and the power of breathing techniques to help regulate emotions. The discussion also touches on the integration of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process, highlighting the ne

In this conversation, John Donges shares his journey from a challenging childhood marked by family dysfunction and abuse to finding faith and hope through a local church. He reflects on the impact of his upbringing in West Virginia, the struggles with his stepfather's abuse, and the transformative experience of discovering a relationship with God. John's story highlights the importance of community, resilience, and the ongoing challenges he faced even after embracing faith. In this conversation, Jay Holland and John Donges explore the profound themes of discipleship, the cost of following Jesus, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss the challenges faced by new believers, the importance of intentional parenting, and the impact of role models in shaping one's spiritual journey. The dialogue emphasizes the hope that comes from choosing to follow Christ and the potential for generational change through faith and commitment.Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podc

In this episode, Jay Holland reflects on the challenges of parenting in the digital age, particularly focusing on the alarming rise in mental health issues among children and teenagers. He discusses insights from Jonathan Haidt's book, 'The Anxious Generation,' which explores the impact of technology and social media on childhood development. Holland emphasizes the need for unstructured play and offers practical solutions for parents to mitigate the negative effects of digital exposure on their children.TakeawaysThe 21st century has faced significant challenges, including 9/11 and COVID-19.Mental health issues among youth have dramatically increased since 2010.The rise of smartphones and social media correlates with increased anxiety and depression.Children today experience childhood differently than previous generations.Unstructured play is crucial for healthy childhood development.Parents are giving children more freedom in the digital world and less in the real world.Social media can create fal

In this episode, Jay reflects on the past year, discussing the impact of the 127 Project and the importance of gratitude. He explores how to measure a good year and life, drawing insights from Ecclesiastes about the meaning of life and the concept of everything being a vapor. The conversation emphasizes the significance of relationships, faith, and making intentional decisions to create a fulfilling life. TakeawaysGratitude is essential for measuring a good year.Life experiences can be both joyful and painful.Ecclesiastes offers wisdom on the meaning of life.Everything we strive for can feel meaningless at times.Finding joy in daily tasks can lead to a fulfilling life.Relationships and faith are key to a good year.Life is a gift from God, and we should cherish it.Making intentional decisions can lead to great days.We have control over our actions and reactions.A good year is defined by our relationships and faith.Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcasting Network. For more informa

Kristen Hatton discusses the concept of redemptive parenting, emphasizing the importance of confession, grace, and humility in raising children. She shares insights from her book 'Parenting Ahead' and offers practical advice for parents of young children and teenagers. The discussion highlights the significance of establishing healthy habits, navigating consequences, and the ongoing need for repentance in family dynamics. Kristen encourages parents to model vulnerability and grace, fostering a safe environment for their children to grow and learn.TakeawaysParenting starts with the heart of the parent.Redemptive parenting involves living compelled by graceConfession and repentance are crucial in parenting.It's important to model vulnerability to children.Establishing healthy habits early sets the tone for later years.Children need to see their parents' imperfections.Regular repentance fosters restorative relationships.Consequences should not undermine the clean slate concept.It's never too

In this conversation Christie Thomas shares insights from her book, 'Little Habits, Big Faith,' emphasizing the importance of small, intentional habits in nurturing faith within families. Jay and Christie explore how these small changes can lead to significant transformations over time, supported by real-life examples. The discussion highlights the critical role of family warmth and love in preserving faith across generations, encouraging parents to embrace simple practices that foster spiritual growth in their children. They discuss the importance of expressing love regularly, the concept of Keystone Habits, and practical ways to implement faith practices in daily life, such as the Blessing Habit. The conversation emphasizes that even small, consistent actions can lead to significant spiritual growth in children. Key Takeaways:Parents today are feeling overwhelmed and stressed.Small habits can lead to significant changes in family faith.Intentional touchpoints in daily life can nurture faith.Family w

In this conversation, Andrew Peterson shares his journey from being a pastor's kid to a successful songwriter and author. He discusses the importance of faith, creativity, and the influence of family and friends in shaping his life and work. Peterson reflects on the challenges of parenting, the creative process of writing for children, and the significance of community in his life. He also shares insights into his upcoming projects and the balance between career and spiritual life. Listen as Andrew and Jay discuss:Growing Up in Faith: A Pastor's Kid PerspectiveThe Art of Storytelling: From Songwriting to LiteratureNavigating Creative Transitions: Music to Fantasy LiteratureThe Role of Family in Creativity and FaithThe Importance of Community and FriendshipParenting and the Journey of FaithThe Creative Process: Writing for ChildrenThe Influence of Friends on Personal GrowthBalancing Career and Spiritual LifeUpcoming Projects and Future AspirationsLet’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Paren

In this conversation, Jay Holland and Jordan Raynor discuss the themes of heaven, purpose, and stewardship as presented in Raynor's book, 'The Royal in You.' They explore the misconceptions surrounding heaven, emphasizing a biblical perspective that highlights the new earth and the role of work as worship. The discussion also touches on how understanding these concepts can inspire greater hope, motivation to share faith, and a purposeful life in the present.Resources mentioned:https://www.jordanraynor.com The Royal In You http://www.guidedbyfaith.net/ Get Your Identity Simplified Digital Resource at cpgive.orgJoin my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook! Support Let’s Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/

Jay shares a sneak peak of upcoming episodes of his new podcast Guided By Faith: Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults. He also shares with his listeners an exciting opportunity to help spread solid Biblical Teaching throughout the nation of India.On this week’s episode, you’ll hear three short devotionals from the Guided by Faith Podcast.Through the Lens of the Gospel – how to view the events of your life through the death and resurrection of Jesus ChristJesus Understands Your StrugglesWhat Does God Think About InjusticeLet’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Resources mentioned:https://www.jordanraynor.comThe Royal In Youwww.guidedbyfaith.netGet Your Identity Simplified Digital Resource at cpgive.orgJoin my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook!Support Let’s Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpu

In this conversation, Jay Holland and Matthew Gille discuss Matthew's unique journey to becoming a missionary, the challenges he faced with his family, particularly with his daughter who has special needs, and how God has provided for them throughout their journey. They explore themes of faith, identity, and community, emphasizing the importance of trusting God in difficult circumstances and recognizing the blessings that come from challenges.Keywords: missionary, faith, family, special needs, church, community, identity, God's provision, China, parentingLet’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgResources mentioned:www.guidedbyfaith.net imb.org cpgive.org Join my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook! Support Let’s Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/ 

Show Notes: Take a sneak peek into Jay’s new daily devotional podcast designed to encourage teens and young adults. Don’t worry, mom and dad can listen too! Listen to Jay’s heart behind launching Guided by Faith, then enjoy three short episodes to get a flavor for the podcast. If you think it’s valuable, please subscribe, listen, review, and share Guided by Faith with your children, pastors, and friends!Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgResources mentioned:www.guidedbyfaith.netcpgive.orgJoin my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook!Support Let’s Parent on Purpose as we help families thrive though the gospel: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/

Chick-Fil-A is known for the highest level of excellence in customer service and food quality. The vast majority of their workforce are teenagers and young adults. How does Chick-Fil-A elicit such superior work from young people? This week Jody Kidd joins Let’s Parent on Purpose to share the principles he uses for communication, accountability, and ownership as he trains hundreds of young people each year. Jody and Jay discuss how these principles can also apply in our households to raise the level of satisfaction for each member of the family. **Download this Episode’s Discussion Guide https://bit.ly/3W2PnQm Powered by Christian ParentingBio: Jody Kidd is the husband of Christa, one of the Children’s Directors at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church. He is the father of four kids aged 12 to 18. He’s currently the COO for two Chick-fil-A’s in our area, with one being the top drive-thru in the entire chain. Before coming to Chick-fil-A, he was in the ministry for many years as a youth pastor and children’s pastor.

How can we hope to have children who are steady, kind, and resilient in an increasingly hostile culture? It starts with what mom and dad model at home. On this episode Jay is joined by Pastor Ken Castor for a discussion on modeling healthy identity, communication, and kindness in our homes to prepare our children for the challenges of a word that wants to label Christian morality as hate.As you listen you’ll be encouraged to notice the way you handle feedback and criticism in your home. You’ll learn the importance of missionary loving your neighbors, especially if you disagree with them. Finally you’ll be reminded to keep your hope rooted in Christ rather than giving in to the anger, angst, and volatility of our society in this upcoming election season. In each of these circumstances, Ken brings us back to scripture as our foundation and guidebook.Powered by Christian ParentingBio: Dr. Ken Castor is the Next-Gen Pastor of Wooddale Church (Eden Prairie MN) and author of Grow Down: How to Build a Jesus-Centered

Summer break is a great time to catch our breath and decompress. If we are intentional, the break is also an amazing opportunity to inspire our children with awe and wonder at their Creator God. Jay is joined this episode by Rita Diapoules, the director of Children’s Ministry at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church. Rita helps walk us though little intentional activities we can do throughout the summer to deepen our children’s appreciation for their Creator. In this episode Jay and Rita talk about intentional use of the mornings, reading and devotion times, and using a simple prayer calendar to guide children in noticing different aspects of creation and their Creator. They also talk about using vacations and service times to grow together as a family in the Lord.**Be sure to check out the prayer calendar and activities guide created by Rita that accompanies this podcast.Powered by Christian ParentingBioRita Diapoules is the wife of Mark and mother of two young children. After spending fifteen years as a public s

**Be sure to check out our new discussion guide to help you make the most out of this episode. [Go to Discussion Guide]What do you think about when you think about God? Is He distant, uncaring, weak or unjust? Or is He good, near, powerful, just, and loving? Every person has a story they tell themselves about God, and we continually feed this story. Today Jay shares how we have a choice in what we choose to feed in our story about God. He then shares how those choices tend to have control over us in ways that we don’t expect. The story you tell yourself about God will affect how you handle temptation, trials, and tragedies. Will sin become a coping mechanism or an evil to avoid? It all depends on the story you are feeding yourself about God.This principle also holds true in the story we tell ourselves about other people. You can make or break relationships based on the internal story you create and then seek to prove through your interactions. If you are stuck in a bad story, listen and hear how Jay shares two

What do you do when you and your children experience intense personal loss, like the unexpected death of a loved one? Eliza Huie helps us walk through a series of questions that parents wrestle with as they try to process shock and grief while also helping their children deal with tragedy.Listen as Eliza answers the following questions from Jay:How can parents shepherd their children through intense personal loss?How can they do this while also dealing with the loss themselves?What are normal feelings and emotions that go along with trauma.What might counseling to do help. How do you know if counseling is appropriate? How soon after the loss?In crisis we have (psychological needs):The Activation of the BodyThe Activation of the Mind and EmotionsThe Activation of the SoulWhat does a person in crisis need? (relational needs):What determines if a crisis situation results in long-term trauma?What are the essential characteristics of a helper in these situations?A plan for what’s ahead (situational needs):First fe

**Be sure to check out our new discussion guide to help you make the most out of this episode. Download it here.Research shows that the average adult makes over 35,000 decisions every day! We make a lot of choices, and many of our choices have a compounding effect as we repeat them day after day. Other choices are not as important but drain our energy. This week Jay shares insights on the power of pre-deciding in seven areas of your life that will have tremendous compound interest. Listen as Jay explains why you should:1. Pre-decide when you are going to have your time with God each day.2. Pre-decide when you are going to bed and when you are going to wake up as a normal habit. 3. Pre-Decide your default meals for breakfast and lunch. 4. Pre-decide your days and time to be a part of the church5. Pre-decide your date nights6. Pre-decide family dinner nights7. Pre-decide to be proportionally generousPowered by Christian ParentingResources mentioned:The Greatest Choices of Strategic Leaders: https://go.roberts.e

**Be sure to check out our new discussion guide to help you make the most out of this episode. Download it here.   What does it mean to walk in the Spirit and live in the Spirit? This week I am joined by Dr. Don Love for a walk through Galatians 5 and a discussion of the Fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer. We talk about how to discern the will of God in your life, ways that the Lord might be speaking to you, and the importance of the statement “God’s will is found in God’s Word.” You will learn the difference between the gifts of the Spirit and the Fruit of the Spirit and how this understanding can be transformational in your marriage and parenting. Finally, Don leads us in a time of prayer to seek the Lord’s guidance on each aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit in our own lives.   Powered by Christian Parenting   Bio Dr. Don Love is the director of Pray Through It and the host of the weekly podcast Unquenchable: Biblical Theology, Listening Prayer, and Christian Living. You can find out more and inte

**Be sure to check out our new discussion guide to help you make the most out of this episode. >> https://bit.ly/3Hilh2R Character changes destiny, and character changes culture. Dr. Kathy Koch helps define the core character qualities we want to instill in our children to help them honor Christ, even when no one is looking. As we learn to parent for character instead of outward obedience, we begin to raise children who will change their culture. Listen today as Jay and Dr. Kathy discuss: •   The definition of character, and the vital importance of training for gratitude, joy, and self-efficacy. •   How to cast vision in your children to be culture changers instead of just rule followers. •   The definition of joy and the dangers of comparison and unrealistic expectations. •   The way technology teaches us to live entitled and the wisdom of limiting choices. •   Why “choice” is one of the most powerful words a parent can use. Powered by Christian Parenting   Bio Dr. Kathy Koch is the founder a