Challenging our Inner Teenager

Quick suggestion for today. Ready? 

When you talk to your teenager, channel your inner teenager.

Remember back when you were a teenager. What were you struggling with? What did you think about your parents? What was important to you? Who were you trying to impress? How did I want my parents to talk to me? 

Channeling our inner teenager helps us to see the world from their perspective. It will change the way we listen to them, the way we see them, and the way we talk to them. 

Guess what? Your teenager is a real person. They have feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, fears, motivations, stresses, hopes and dreams. Just like you did.

If you have a teenager, take a moment and pray for them. Ask God to show you how to love them today.

Raising a Servant-Hearted Child Starts Right Here ❤️

Do you ever wish your kids would just share the toy… without a battle?

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into one of the most powerful things we can teach our kids: how to be servant hearted.

Inspired by Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, we’re breaking down what it means to raise children who choose to serve others. And don’t worry—this isn’t just about chores or obedience. It’s about helping your child become more like Jesus in their everyday choices.

As parents, we get to show our kids how to serve and build this God-given identity into them. In every season of parenting, we get to call this identity through our example and by giving them opportunities to serve the people within our family. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to: 🔹 Create teachable moments from real-life sibling spats 🔹 Use praise to reinforce kind, servant-hearted behavior 🔹 Design simple family routines that encourage putting others first 🔹 Avoid raising a doormat by modeling servant leadership

This one is packed with real stories, practical tools, and encouragement to help you raise kids who love God and love others well.