What EVERY Christian Parent Wishes They Could Do One More Time

Nov 22, 2025

A poignant reflection on parenting emerges as Bob and Linda discuss the transformative idea of the '$50,000 Moment.' They explore how a simple bedtime can hold immense value, prompting parents to cherish fleeting details they often overlook. The discussion intertwines biblical wisdom with real-world applications, emphasizing the importance of presence over distraction. By sharing personal stories and practical prompts, they inspire listeners to engage fully with their loved ones, creating lasting memories that truly matter.

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Time-Machine Bedtime Story

Bob Lotich read Derek Coburn's time-machine story about paying $50,000 to relive a bedtime and immediately cried and hugged his kids.
The story prompted Bob to stop watching the clock at bedtime and treat those routines as priceless moments.

INSIGHT

Future You Values Small Moments

Future you would pay anything to get today back, so reframe ordinary moments as irreplaceable now.
Calling them "$50,000 moments" helps you recognize their long-term value in real time.

INSIGHT

Small Details Disappear Fast

Daily immersion can blind you to how fleeting small traits (like a child's voice) are.
Intentionally separating yourself from the moment helps preserve appreciation and reduce later regret.

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In this tender, emotional episode, Bob and Linda open up about a simple idea that completely reframed how they parent: the "$50,000 Moment."

It started with a story Bob read — one so moving he couldn't finish it without crying — about a dad who imagined paying $50,000 to relive a single bedtime with his 10-year-old. That thought experiment changed him, and now it's changing the Lotich household too.

If you're a parent (or even if you aren't), this episode will recalibrate how you see the people in your life and remind you of the beauty tucked into ordinary days.

In This Episode:

The story that made Bob stop checking the clock at bedtime
Why we forget the voices of our kids at different ages
The biblical wisdom behind remembering the brevity of life
How to recognize "$50,000 moments" in real time
Why presence is a discipleship practice—not a personality trait
What Jesus and Mr. Rogers both modeled about "holy slowness"
How this principle applies to more than kids
A tender story about Bob's uncle and what it taught him about presence

Scripture Mentioned (NLT):

Psalm 90:12 — "Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom."

Key Takeaways:

You won't realize the value of a moment until it's gone. Bob shares how he can no longer remember what his now-11-year-old sounded like as a six-year-old—and how that realization hit him like a ton of bricks.
Future you would pay anything to get today back. The "time-machine thought experiment" reframes bedtime, routines, and interruptions as priceless opportunities.
Presence is a form of love—and discipleship. Looking at the way Jesus interacted with people, we see an invitation to slow down and be with those around us.
This isn't just about kids. Parents, friends, coworkers, church community members—none of us are guaranteed another moment together.
You don't have to create regrets. You can create reminders. Bob calls them $50,000 moments—a cue to pause, breathe, and fully engage.

Practical Ways to Apply This:

Ask yourself during ordinary moments: "If I had to pay to relive this, how much would I spend?"
During bedtime or stressful transitions, picture your 80-year-old self watching.
Treat others—kids, friends, the barista, the bus driver—as people God placed in your path today.
Practice the "Fred Rogers pause": give full attention to whoever is in front of you.

Links & Mentions:

Gradually, Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson
Let's Retire Retirement by Derek Coburn

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