What if embracing your unique role in God’s plan could transform your daily family life and ignite purpose in your parenting?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives into Ephesians 1 to uncover the truth that every busy parent is intentionally chosen to parent their specific kids and included in God’s plan. Christen encourages listeners to find inspiration and confidence in their faith at home, even amidst chaos; and explores how discipleship and small acts of kindness can have eternal significance as we raise Christian kids.

• [00:01:40] Embracing your identity as part of God’s purpose and plan
• [00:04:08] Practical encouragement for raising Christian kids and finding confidence in your unique family role

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What if understanding you are truly “rich in grace” could change how you lead your family, love your kids, and live with purpose?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark gets real about Christian parenting in the chaos, showing how a deeper grasp of God’s lavish grace can bring inspiration, confidence, and spiritual growth to everyday family life. Dive into Ephesians 1 as Christen unpacks what God’s grace means for faith at home, discipleship in family time, and raising Christian kids who know their true identity in Christ.

• [00:01:18] Exploring the riches of God’s grace in Ephesians 1
• [00:05:03] Shifting from parenting out of fear to leading with abundance, forgiveness, and purpose in your home.

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What if the way you handle forgiveness is a key to faith for you and your entire family?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark invites you to explore the deep connection between redemption and forgiveness—and why these gifts are at the heart of Christian Parenting. Christen opens up about her own journey, shares relatable real-life stories, and provides practical ideas to model true forgiveness so your kids can see what authentic discipleship looks like in everyday moments of family time and faith at home.

• [00:01:33] The real meaning of redemption and forgiveness
• [00:04:45] How extending forgiveness is a powerful act of inspiration and spiritual growth for both parents and kids

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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Can the truth that you are fully accepted in Christ transform your parenting and family life?

On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives deep into the foundational power of grace in Christian life and parenting. Discover how understanding acceptance shapes spiritual growth, and how grace-filled parenting at home impacts raising Christian kids who obey out of love. Christen shares personal stories and biblical insights from Ephesians that will help your family thrive.

• [00:01:18] What grace REALLY means
• [00:03:26] How acceptance in Christ radically shifts discipleship and spiritual growth for kids

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What does it mean to be adopted by God and how could it radically change your child’s sense of purpose and faith for life?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives into the heart of Christian parenting as she explores our identity in Christ with a powerful focus on adoption from Ephesians 1. Christen shares inspiration and practical encouragement for raising Christian kids who are secure in their identity, explaining why faith at home isn’t just about beliefs, but about spiritual growth and legacy within your family life.

• [00:01:14] Understanding adoption in the Bible
• [00:03:27] How “belonging” shapes children’s faith, security, and discipleship

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What if understanding your true identity in Christ could transform the way you parent and inspire confidence in your purpose?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark kicks off a brand new season with a powerful focus on Christian parenting through the lens of the New Testament book of Ephesians. Discover how finding your identity in Christ impacts your family life, inspires spiritual growth, and equips you to raise Christian kids who are secure in their faith and their identity.

• [00:01:15] Introducing Ephesians: why identity in Christ matters for Christian parenting and discipleship
• [00:02:10] Explaining what it means to be “chosen”: how unconditional love shapes faith, parenting, and raising Christian kids

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What if true peace in your family could be found not by eliminating chaos, but by anchoring your home in Jesus, the Prince of Peace?

In this final episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents for 2025, host Christen Clark wraps up the Isaiah 9:6 series with a timely and inspiring look at how Christian parenting can thrive even in the busiest, most stressful holiday seasons. Discover the biblical definition of peace, practical encouragement for faith at home, and why embracing Jesus as the Prince of Peace can transform your family life and discipleship amid all the holiday chaos.

As we close out the year, thank you for listening and being faithful to spending seven minutes a couple times each week to refocus on how God wants to use you as a parent in your child's life. We'll see you back in 2026!

[00:00:31] Exploring the true meaning of "Prince of Peace"
[00:04:44] 3 Practical tips for finding peace

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Discover how the unchanging love of Jesus as our “Everlasting Father” can inspire fresh hope and purpose in your family life this Christmas.

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark invites you to pause during the holiday hustle and dig into the significance of Isaiah’s prophecy about Jesus as “Everlasting Father.” Christen unpacks how understanding God’s eternal love dcan transform Christian parenting, spiritual growth at home, and the way we show up for our kids—even when we feel worn out.

• [00:00:52] Why calling Jesus the “Everlasting Father” matters for faith, family, and our everyday anxieties
• [00:03:01] The meaning of everlasting love in raising Christian kids, plus encouragement for parents who feel stretched thin

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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