Home should be the place your children find refuge. It’s the place they should lovingly learn about Jesus from godly parents who mentor Christ intentionally with grace, joy, and patience. Yet parents are human. Life isn’t perfect. Days flash by. Schedules get changed. Emergencies happen. Still, in the midst of tragedies, trials, or triumphs, parents are still responsible to safeguard the heart of children. Today Terri shares nine examples you can use to begin building a foundation that safeguards your children moment by moment, day by day. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-108---your-home-is-the-key-to-safeguarding-your-children
Are you a mom who loves the Lord, but gets sidetracked and distracted from intentionally teaching your child about Christ? Do you wonder how you became a good mom who unintentionally values the world more than the Word? You’re not alone. Seven in ten mothers are concerned about their children’s spirituality, but most don’t have a purposed plan to lead them. Today Terri offers simple truths you can easily weave into conversations with your children to undergird the foundation you will learn to intentionally build on Christ. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast--episode-107---why-it's-important-to-teach-your-child-to-prioritize-jesus
How blessed humans are that God gave us the intelligence and capacity to speak. We can formulate and share thoughts, ideas, express opinions, love, and emotions. Yet, with the ability to speak, share, and feel, an alarming percentage of teens feel unheard by parents. Twenty-seven percent of teens feel like parents don’t listen, and yet seventy-one percent of parents believe they’re supporting their teens in the way they need. How does your teen feel? How can you establish strong communication with your younger children? Today Terri shares seven ways to help you form a pattern of listening so your children feel heard. Read the episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-106---how-to-listen-so-your-child-hears-you
Being a mother can be frustrating and fulfilling simultaneously! Everyday tasks like work, caring for the kids, meals, cleaning, errands, chores, and making time for spouse and God can easily bring anxiety. Because moms are the emotional gauge of the home, it’s essential that you are armed with biblical strategies to protect your mind, heart, and home. Today Terri will discuss ways to avoid mom guilt and move from overwhelmed to overjoyed. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-105---how-to-move-from-overwhelmed-to-overjoyed
Jesus understood how open children are to the love and teachings of God. Sometimes watching the actions of your kids will give clues as to how you may shape their love and understand of God in deeper ways. Today we discuss four ways to mold the heart of your children to better reflect God’s love language and you’ll hear how my daughter showed me God’s love language. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-104---how-my-daughter-showed-me-god's-love-language
How ironic it is that mothers need godly patience to parent, but we refine patience while doing the job. That is, if we submit to God and ask Him to grow that beautiful fruit of the Spirit within us. If you want to experience the power of teaching patience to your child as you parent for the future, not the moment, listen today for seven steps that will refine the way you and your children react with patience. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-103---the-power-of-teaching-patience-to-your-child
If you wear busy like a badge, this conversation with Christian Time Stewardship Coach Lissa Figgins will help you redeem your time and learn to steward minutes in a way that honors your family and Christ. Today Lissa teaches us how time management is a myth and shares tips to move you from never enough time to more than enough. Did you enjoy this conversation? If you'd like to learn more about Lissa and redeeming your time, please visit: Lissa's Website: https://redeemhertime.com Lissa's "Fill Your Cup First Guide": https://redeemhertime.com/fill FREE "Redeem Your Time Masterclass": https://redeemhertime.com/masterclass GUESS WHAT - Lissa's REDEEM Her Time Planner launches NOVEMBER 12, 2024! But it's NOT just another planner; it's a planner + a personal coach that will daily remind you of the truth: YOU. HAVE. TIME. This tool will help you stop MANAGING TIME as a limited resource and start STEWARDING TIME as an abundant gift. Check it out at https://redeemhertime.com/planner
Moms can feel overwhelmed when they think of the heavy responsibilities of raising children. Instead of feeling overwhelmed with all there is to do, today you can feel overjoyed. There are three qualities you must teach your children that are designed to help them develop character, integrity, and love. Listen as we share what these qualities are and how to teach them to your children. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-101---three-qualities-you-must-teach-your-children
What does building generational faith or leaving an eternal legacy look like to you? On this episode, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, Riggin Wright, and I share biblical truths and family stories that show how we learned to parent the heart, not simply the behavior. We discuss why parenting requires complete surrender and daily renewal through Christ. You’ll hear advice from the younger generation on how to reach your kids for Christ and understand that it all starts with your personal walk with Jesus. I pray this episode empowers you to stop being a good mom and become a godly mom parenting with eternal purpose. Want to learn more about Rachel-Ruth? Follow these links to connect with Rachel-Ruth and her ministry: https://www.annegrahamlotz.org/rachel-ruths-womens-bible-study/ www.instagram.com/rachelruthlotzwright/ www.facebook.com/RachelRuthLW/ twitter.com/rachel_ruthw Do you want to parent the heart, not simply behavior? Are you ready to parent with purpose that lasts into eternity with clear goals and guidance? Learn more about Terri's Set-Apart Collective at: https://www.terrihitt.com/setapart
Each day brings choices. One of those choices is whether we will look for or ignore special blessings God sends our way. How many have you missed? How many have you appreciated and passed on to others? A recent illness brought more blessings than I could count. Have you experienced days like this? Read the Transcript: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-099---choose-to-find-blessings-each-day