Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 225: Should I Want To Have Kids? And How Many?
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Jul 30, 2023 The podcast explores the changing opinions on having kids and how many to have, addressing questions about waiting and timing. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with parenthood and reflect on the challenges and blessings it brings. They also share funny stories, including unexpected workouts and explicit content discussions on their Christian podcast.
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Changing Plans After Each Child
- Kathy Trout describes initially planning four kids, then deciding no more after Judah and Joel, then later changing her mind.
- She illustrates how motives and seasons of life shifted their family plans.
Firstborn Sleeplessness Nearly Broke Us
- One host shared that their first child, Presley, barely slept for nine months and nearly broke their marriage.
- They contrasted that hardship with later easier children to show parenting unpredictability.
Children As Central To Discipleship
- Jonathan Pokluda argues it's a sin to not see children as a blessing because Genesis commands to be fruitful and multiply.
- He reframes procreation as central to discipleship and cultural renewal, not merely personal preference.