Wild at Heart E823 | The Secret to Summer
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May 12, 2025 Allen, a team member at Wild at Heart and an empty nester, shares insights on navigating summer vacations with adult children. He discusses the importance of seeking divine guidance in family plans and rethinking traditions. Humorous camping mishaps highlight the unpredictability of outdoor adventures. Allen emphasizes the need for soul care, joy, and rest amid busy family life as they explore the emotional complexities of adult relationships, focusing on creating meaningful connections and embracing the summer's potential.
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Disastrous Tent Camping Story
- Conrad shares a disastrous tent camping trip where rain turned to snow, and a child got sick, making it very uncomfortable for the family.
- They had to abandon the trip early, experiencing more travel time than camping time, which was a swing and miss emotionally and physically.
New York Trip With Teens
- Jamie's family trip to New York was planned by her husband, balancing interests with musicals for her daughter and climbing gyms for her son.
- Her son had moments of exhaustion but was mature enough to stay behind alone while the rest of the family went out.
God Cares About Your Joy
- Conrad realizes he rarely asks Jesus about his personal joy and rest and learns God deeply cares about his fun.
- This insight disrupts Conrad's approach and encourages more personal engagement with God regarding joy.