Episode Summary

Parenting begins with connection. In this episode, we talk about helping our kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles.

In this episode, Lisa and Cheree talk about helping kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles. You’ll learn practical strategies to protect connection, disengage from conflict, and stay grounded when your child isn’t.

We explore the tension of stepping back instead of stepping in: When we rescue our kids from struggle, we rob them of growth—and send the message that they aren’t capable. Can we be okay when our kids are not okay?

We also talk about the role of self-care—running an errand alone, taking a night away, building community with other moms—and why deciding your family values ahead of time (screen time, sports, family rhythms) keeps culture from making those decisions for you.

Books Links:

Habits of the Household

Gift of Failure

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the difference between parenting from a place of rules, fear, punishment, and outward conformity versus parenting from a place of love, heart connection, and internal responsibility. Fear may teach self-preservation, but love builds transformation. When we move from control on the outside to connection on the inside, we begin parenting heart to heart. That looks different at every age—understanding our kids’ needs, their love languages, and the power of bonding and healthy attachment, making sure both their physical and emotional needs are met. Our goal is to reflect the Father’s heart—to love our children the way He loves us—becoming a safe place they can run to, especially when they’ve messed up. When kids know nothing can separate them from our love, they begin to care how their choices affect the relationship. We’ll also talk about how our own upbringing and our view of God shape the way we parent, and how giving children age-appropriate choices teaches them they are powerful and responsible—while still guiding them in understanding obedience and authority.

Lisa and Cheree are back in the studio after a long holiday break! Join in as they catch you up on what God has been speaking to their hearts and the exciting things unfolding in this new season.

In this episode, they dive into what it truly means to live in authentic community and grow in spiritual maturity in our walk with the Lord. They explore the powerful shift from simply gaining head knowledge to experiencing life-changing heart transformation—and how that kind of growth impacts our parenting, our relationships, and the way we show up for one another.

Tune in for an encouraging and honest conversation about faith, community, and becoming more like Christ together.

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