024: Raising Godly Decision-Makers with Rachel Mitchell

In this episode of the Anchored Decisions Show, Lauren Black welcomes guest Rachel Mitchell, a mother of two teenage boys, to discuss how to help children become good decision-makers. They talk about involving kids in the decision-making process, teaching kids about fasting, and Rachel’s decisions between homeschool and public school. Rachel shares her strategies for teaching kids to seek God's guidance in their decisions, practical parenting tips, and the importance of having intentional, scripture-based conversations with children. Don't miss out on Rachel’s insightful advice on raising children who make godly decisions.

Key points:

Rachel’s Parenting Journey: Rachel didn’t initially plan to be a stay-at-home or homeschooling mom but felt called to make that transition with God's guidance.

Transition Back to Public School: The decision to return to public school was led by God, sports opportunities, and a need for the children to use their gifts and abilities.

Role of Fasting in Decision-Making: Rachel and her family practice fasting as a spiritual discipline, using it to seek God's guidance during major decisions like returning to public school.

Fasting Involvement with Kids: Rachel introduced fasting to her children by encouraging them to give up certain foods like sugar as a way to connect with God and pray over decisions.

Discipleship Focus: Rachel emphasizes the importance of discipling her children, guiding them to follow Jesus in everyday life, and incorporating spiritual disciplines.

Teaching children decision-making: It’s crucial to teach your kids decision-making skills and how to seek God’s will, especially when they’re unsure if they’re hearing from God, the devil, or themselves.

Role of Scripture: Scripture plays a foundational role in Rachel’s family decisions, particularly verses like Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 119:36.

Spiritual Habits: The family consistently instills spiritual habits, such as daily Bible reading, discussing scripture, and making healthy lifestyle choices.

Keeping Open Conversations with Your Kids: Conversations about decision-making, consequences, and seeking God’s will happen regularly in everyday situations, including while driving to school and during family walks.

Links Mentioned:

Anchored Decisions Episode 13: Entrice Rowe -- Helping Your Kids Make Good Decisions

Rachel's podcast episode on sending her kids back to public school – Living on Mission Episode 74

Rachel’s podcast episode on fasting – Living on Mission Episode 91

Wendy Speake 40-day Sugar Fast

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path

Psalm 119:36: Bend my will to yours, Lord, and not toward selfish gain

Boy Mom by Monica Swanson

31 Prayers for My Son

Rachel’s Instagram: w