RBG Podcast: Jonathan Pitts Interview on Being an Intentional Parent
Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: Intentional Conversations
Being an Intentional Parent with Jonathan Pitts
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author, pastor, and dad of four girls, Jonathan Pitts, about what it looks like to be an intentional parent.
Helpful Insights, Questions to Ask, and Bible Verses to Read
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Intentionality doesn’t mean perfection. Jonathan Pitts
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The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them. Psalm 34:7 HCSB
It’s one thing to have good intentions. It’s another thing to be intentional.
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Intentional parenting means being relational with your kids—spending time and communicating with them the way they need.
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Distraction by both good and bad things can be a challenge to being an intentional parent.
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When your [kids] start pulling away, pull them closer. Dr. James Dobson
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All girls are custom made.
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Add practices to your family routine that keep you intentional even when you are busy.
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Guiding Parenting Principles
1. Be intentional.
2. Own your story, own your life.
To the degree that a parent can make sense of their story, a child can be secure in theirs. Kurt Thompson
3. Know who you are in Christ.
You can grow who you are if you don’t know who you are in Christ.
If you are not intentionally grounding yourself, how can you help ground your kids?
4. Have fun.
Grief is an unmet expectation that we’re working through.
Philippians 4:8
The discipline of celebration. Choose to think on these things.
The practice of paying attention helps you see God in all things and all things in God. Layton Ford The Attentive Life
Family Resources that Jonathan Talked About in this Episode:
Wynter’s books and devotionals for girls
Layton Ford The Attentive Life
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