Parenting with endurance & identity in Christ with Jay Holland
Today, I\u2019m thrilled to be joined by Jay Holland, another Christian Parenting Podcast Network host. His wisdom, kindness, and the way he is led by the Holy Spirit are evident in everything he does.
Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in today\u2019s episode:
- Jay shares the importance of both parents and kids understanding their identity in Christ, modeling this concept as a foundation for family life.
- How parents can focus on Jesus' character to understand their identity and guide their children in understanding theirs.
- Jay offers practical, solid ideas on how to talk to your sons and daughters about their identity in Christ.
- Jay offers a beautiful reminder that parenting is not a sprint but a marathon. It requires endurance, pacing, and taking care of ourselves along the way.
Jay Holland hosts Let\u2019s Parent on Purpose and Guided by Faith and serves as a family and student pastor. As a husband and father, he brings wisdom, compassion, and Spirit-led guidance to his conversations. Jay\u2019s heart for helping parents and kids find their identity in Christ is truly inspiring, and he has contributed discussion guides for Identity Simplified, a new Christian Parenting digital resource for helping families talk about identity.
Check out the Identity Simplified guide and enjoy this insightful conversation with Jay. I know you\u2019ll leave feeling equipped and encouraged for your parenting journey.
(02:50) Parenting as a Marathon: Endurance and Pacing
(11:05) Understanding Identity in Christ: A Foundation for Parenting
(18:50) Affirming Children's Identity: Made in the Image of God
(25:49) Modeling Repentance and Grace: A Parent's Example
(33:04) Finding Security in Identity: Looking to Jesus
(35:10) Biblical Conversations on Identity: Guiding Children and Teens
Connect with Jay:
Let\u2019s Parent on Purpose website
Let\u2019s Parent on Purpose Podcast
Social media: @letsparentonpurpose @guidedbyfaith_podcast
Resources mentioned:
The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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