Episode 163: Are We Raising Godly Kids or Just Successful Ones?
34m | Oct 21, 2026If you've ever convinced yourself your kindergartner's reading struggles mean he'll never get into college, hold a job, or leave your house, welcome. I've been there. 😂
After 23 years of parenting, I've learned that some of the things we worry about most aren't the things that matter most. And some of the struggles we desperately want God to take away from our kids might actually be the very things He's using to shape them.
Today we're talking about what it means to build our families on a firm foundation in a world that seems to value everything but the things that matter eternally. I'm also sharing four parenting lessons I learned at the playground (because apparently there's more to learn there than just how to avoid getting taken out by a swing).
We're talking about letting kids struggle, not comparing their paths, finding the right people, and figuring out what success should actually look like for our families.
Because at the end of the day, our goal isn't to raise impressive kids. It's to raise kids who know and follow Jesus.
Whether your kids are five or twenty-five, this one's for you. And trust me, I needed the reminder just as much as anyone.
For more playground rules parenting advice check out Life is Messy, God is Good
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