Connected Families Podcast Parenting with Grace, Modeling Humility, and Transforming Your Family
Oct 25, 2025
Explore a refreshing perspective on parenting focused on building God's wisdom rather than just controlling behavior. Discover how to model humility through sharing your struggles and growth with your kids. Learn to turn stressful moments into teaching opportunities and inspire instead of intimidate. Recognize the strengths your children have gained from you and embrace the gradual process of nurturing wisdom. A heartfelt blessing for parents wraps up this insightful discussion, encouraging grace, peace, and faith-filled examples.
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From Obedience Pressure To Mentorship
- Jim Jackson recalls feeling pressured by parenting formulas promising obedient kids.
- Mentors redirected him to Jesus and equipped him to parent with confidence and purpose.
Wisdom Over Behavior
- Parenting success is measured by building God's wisdom, not merely controlling behavior.
- Wisdom is seeing God's why behind actions and shaping hearts, not producing outward compliance.
Turn Hearts Toward Wisdom
- The Bible emphasizes turning hearts to wisdom, not just obedience.
- Modeling struggle, failure, and growth invites children into inner transformation.
