Parent Talks
‘Parent Talks’ is a podcast for parents from parents. We live in community! What that means is that we parent together, supporting each other and lifting each other up. Parenting can bring much joy but there are also times when it can be difficult. ‘Parent Talks’ will celebrate parenting joys and give insight into the more difficult days. ‘Parent Talks’ is a place where we invite Jesus into our parenting. Come, join our community of parents. Parent Talks is a part of 412 Ministries
Episodes
As we wrap up season 2 of Parent Talks, join us as we reflect on the book, reflect on the idea of instilling a sticky faith in our children and share about both the highs and lows of that journey.
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In this week's episode we dive into the idea and reality of what it looks like when our children leave home. What are the ways that we can create sticky habits and patterns now that serve them well as they leave the nest.
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In this episode we dive into the idea of justice. What does that mean? Is it different than service? How do those interact and how can, should or does that look within a family unit?
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This conversation was so good and there was so much to discuss that we had to split it into two parts! How exciting!
Join us as we continue discussing the importance of helping young people see all aspects of their life as part of their faith journey, encouraging parents and mentors to guide them in integrating faith into their everyday experiences and choices.
If you missed part 1 be sure to check that out!
This conversation was so good and there was so much to discuss that we had to split it into two parts! How exciting!
Part 1 begins with us discussing the importance of helping young people see all aspects of their life as part of their faith journey, encouraging parents and mentors to guide them in integrating faith into their everyday experiences and choices.
Part 2 coming next week!
In this episode the importance of building a faith community that actively supports and mentors our children, highlighting the role of intergenerational relationships and about the importance and significance of having "sticky conversations" with our children to nurturing lasting faith.
In this episode, we explore the importance of modeling authentic faith to teenagers. We discuss what it looks like for parents and mentors to engage in honest conversations about doubts and struggles in order to nurture a resilient, long-lasting faith.
This episode we dive into chapter 2 of Sticky Faith as we reflect on the importance of nurturing an authentic, long-lasting faith in our children by encouraging open conversations about doubts and integrating faith into everyday life.
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This episode we dive into the importance of developing a long-lasting, faith-centered identity in children and young adults, highlighting how we as families, churches, and communities can nurture a faith that "sticks" beyond adolescence.
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Thank you for joining us over the past 10 weeks as we've explored Habits of the Household. In this final episode we share our closing thoughts and encouragements as we explored the epilogue.
Friends, we pray this series has been a blessing to you as you continue your amazing work of spiritual formation in the home.
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Join us as we dive into Chapter 9 and explore the importance of conversation.
"Bedtime is a moment, for parent and child, to acknowledge that at the end of the day, God loves us. No matter our failures, we can rest in grace. Bedtime liturgies use habitual prayers to find words (and actions) that incorporate the truths of the gospel into our routines - especially at the moments of the day when we are tired and most likely...
Join us as we dive into Chapter 9 and explore the importance of conversation.
"Conversation is the rhythm that turns family into friends and friends into family. Teaching habits of conversation is the way we begin teaching habits of friendship."
- Justin Whitmel Earley
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Join us as we dive into Chapter 8 and explore the idea of play.
"Getting lost in fun and imaginative play is an echo of the kingdom to come, a sign of a world that is full of joy. Practising good habits of play is a way of cultivating a more Christian imagination that foreshadows the kingdom to come."
- Justin Whitmel Earley
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In this weeks episode we explore Work as a Habit of the Household. We were all created by God for good work. It's our job as parents to teach our children the spiritual dignity of work and showcase all the good work there is inside and outside the household.
"Work is not just a way to make ends of life meet, work is better understood as an end that makes meaning of life."
- Justin Whitmel Earley
In this week's episode we dive into Marriage as a Habit of the Household which at first glance may seem a little strange but the covenant love of marriage is the foundation of love in the family. Habits of working on covenant love reveals the core truth of the family; binding love sets us free.
"The story of the world begins and ends, in a wedding."
-Justin Whitmel Earley
In this episode we explore Family Devotions. We may have this picture of the "perfect family" having "perfect devotions" but the reality is that it's not about perfect... it's about practice. "Do something rather than nothing." You'll hear that phrase repeated both in the book and this week's episode.
"Making a habit of teaching simple truths and praying short prayers is one ...
In this episode we dive into the topic of Screen Time. Screen time can feel like a battle at times. Though it may be one of the hardest sacrifices for us as parents, it's potentially one of the most important things we can do to help our kids thrive and grow into the people God created them to be.
-Justin Whitmel Earley
For more info and resources visit gatewaycrc.org/parenttalks
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In this episode we dive into discipline; a topic that may be rather difficult to discuss. But ordinary moments of discipline can build of life of discipleship. But discipline often becomes bout our controlling our kids' behaviour. Habits help interrupt bad instincts of control and anger and build new patterns of love and discipleship of the heart.
"This is the radical job of a parent, to take the ordinary moments of ...
In this episode we dive into meal times. There is something so important, so intimate about breaking bread together. When we make the table the center of gravity, it not only helps order the household, it pulls others in, turning strangers into friends.
"The difference between people who happen to live together and families who befriend each other are rhythms of conversation at mealtimes" - Justin Whitmel Earley
In this episode we dive into the importance of morning routines. Regardless of your walk of life, we all wake up; so what's your routine?
What we do in our mornings becomes our habits and influence how we go about our day. As the morning sun shines light, do we allow God's light to shine bright in our hearts every morning?
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