The Confident Parent

“For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved." Romans 10:10 “...go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19)

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Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (Colossians 4:6) 1.) The 10 Foot Rule 2.) Look People In The Eye 3.) Do Not Interrupt 4.) Ask Questions, Even If The Other Person Doesn't 5.) Have The Expectations Talk

In this episode, we discover 3 concepts to remember when taking full advantage of our days with our kids, even when they are difficult, because time flies fast! “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT 1.) Enjoy each season 2.) What do you want the nights to look like now? 3.) What am I doing today for their tomorrow?

ROMANS 12:17-21 17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. 20 Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they ar...

As parents, we start off controlling every aspect of our child's life. We discuss practical ways to release control and begin to influence and when that right time is.  Psalms 14:2-3 NLT // Romans 3:1-12 ”The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, no...

”Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.“ ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Whose kingdom are you attempting to build? Your own? Your child's? God's Kingdom?

Julie Pratt is the Kidmin Director of Discipleship of the Assemblies of God. She shares her wisdom and experience on how to disciple our children at home.

20 You children must always obey your fathers and mothers, for that pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, don’t scold your children so much that they become discouraged and quit trying. (Colossians 3:20-21 TLB) 1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[a] for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor yo...

Anxiety Relief for Kids: On-the-Spot Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Worry, Panic, and Avoidance by Bridget Flynn Walker PhD CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy “Stronger, resilient, mentally flexible person”

What is it? Holy Spirit is our helper to live godly lives The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity (Father, Son, Spirit) He is a gift from God Baptism is not salvation  Why do I want it for my child? Living for Jesus is hard  Holy Spirit teaches  But when the Father sends the Comforter instead of me—and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you much, as well as remind you...

Rick and Theresa Senk share their experience raising their kids and the very real battle for their kids' soul that took place once sports entered the picture.

Letting go is difficult. It's an art, not a science.  We teach our kids now to let them go. (Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-9). We as parents hold on tightly because we want to be in control instead of trusting God to lead our kids.

Being generous is believing there’s always enough to share, no matter how much you have. 1.) Everything we have has come from God 2.) Share your family's blessings and needs 3.) Model It 4.) Find ways for them to serve at home 5.) Pray for a generous heart

Galatians 5:16-23 16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your goo...

As parents, we’re trying to set our kids up for success while also enjoying their day to day. In this episode, we'll share the importance of praying for your child's heart and some specific ways to pray. Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Jeremiah 17:9-10 “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really...

1.) God Centered Routine Build your schedule around God 2.) 2 Goals For Your Child 3.) Ask Specific, Open Ended Questions 4.) Have a Family Fun Day/Night Eat at the table as a family 5.) Be Aware Of What Your Kids Are Doing With Tech

Punishment is payback. Discipline should fix the broken relationship.

We all want a Godly family that likes each other - even after our kids are grown and out of the house. So how do we create that in real life? Two things we as parents can do to create a Godly home - model our faith and talk about Jesus often.

Watch the video Podcast at youtu.be/T1YtwG8hxsY Take It Day By Day This situation is unprecedented. Things are constantly changing. This is our new norm. All Of The Resources Are Overwhelming Figure out what you want your day to look like and find resources for that. Limit social media Make Spiritual Life A Priority God has given us this opportunity to focus on Him Visit oakcreekag.org/kidslive  ...

The Holy Spirit is the person of God we interact with most today. Kelly Presson, Director of Leadership Development for Children's Ministry Leaders at the National Office of the Assemblies of God shares insight on how to do that as a parent.

- Create a home/environment where your child feels safe to talk to you - Explain the 'why' behind the answers or reasoning - Get to know the parents of your child's friends - Have dialogue with child's friends' parents about what is allowed and not allowed for your child - Ask questions about sleepovers/events when your child returns home