Godly Motherhood with Terri Hitt

Where are you in this season of life? Whether you live in fear or without, where you are is not where you will stay. Moms must always intentionally keep mind, heart, and eyes fixed on God, the only One who can guide and guard, keeping us in perfect peace. Listen today for seven steps to help conquer you fear with godly faith and wisdom. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-...

Affirmations may be a popular way to work toward change and gain desires, but are they biblical? Scripture is clear that humans don't carry transformative power, only the Holy Spirit alive within believers. Listen today to learn truths about using affirmations and discover what to utilize when you want to transform your mind and life in ways that will last into eternity. Read the Episode: https://...

Are you trusting God to show you how to raise the children He has entrusted to you? Is your parenting style focused on self or Savior? In this episode you'll hear Scriptural truths that will set you up to live and parent with eternal perspective so you can teach your children to trust God for each day and into eternity – because you do. Read the Transcript: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purpos...

On this episode we address struggles, demands, and solutions that may help working moms, whether they are earning a living outside the home or from within. A working mom shoulders added responsibilities that can either cause her to lift up praise and gratitude to the Lord or cause her to pull away from Him as she struggles to survive. Which are you? Which do you want to be? Read the Episode: https...

One of the most dangerous things a parent can do for their children is encourage strong self-confidence. Today we discuss what happens when parents raise children who rely on self over Christ. Listen to hear 9 ways raise your children to form identity, godly esteem, and confidence through Jesus. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-085...

Teaching your child to pray is simple when you live with a prayerful attitude and lifestyle. As your children witness your devotion to and reverence for God, you will be able to build a firm foundation on which they will prayerfully build their house of faith. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-084---prayer-basics-you-need-to-teach-y...

Several benefits bloom from a family united under God's Word. Today we discuss three things you should do to ensure you pursue truth and wisdom together. We also share steps to remain consistent in your time together.  Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast---episode-083---how-to-establish-consistent-family-devotions-and-change-your-family-dynam...

Have you wasted time pursuing what this world calls "good?" Have you tried to live a "good" life over a godly one? If so, you may be a barrier between your children and Jesus. Listen today as we talk about the dangers of raising good kids. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-082---the-dangers-of-raising-a-good-kid

One action can make your summer easier and teach your child an important life lesson. Listen today to find out how to teach your child how to embrace and stop boredom.   Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-081---summer-fun---one-activity-that-can-make-a-big-difference-for-your-child

Believing parents know that God calls us to cultivate the heart of our children so they are ready for the seeds we will sow for Christ. But how do you instill behavior that honors God and you? There's a simple answer, but it takes dedication and consistency. Listen today for tips that will help you cultivate Christlike character traits in your child and yourself. Read the Episode: https://www.terr...

Did you know that Jesus modeled the way to pray to God through Scripture? Today we learn how Jesus showed the way to structure prayers. Would you like to learn how to use God's truths as you craft Scriptural prayers? Listen for easy steps to find useful verses and draw nearer to God with His Word and the power of prayer. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected...

Daily actions carry holy importance. Reactions stem from what resides in your heart and mind. Your words, activities, and responses expose whether you are a faithful or unfaithful witness of Christ. They will form the ways your child sees God and the importance they come to place on Knowing Christ as Savior. What you lived in the past when you were growing up or even what you experienced last week...

Parents often wonder why children don't turn out the same. They remark, "I raised them all the same way."   However, the truth is that no children should be raised the same, even in the same house and by the same parents. Listen today to hear how God blesses your right to raise children differently. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode...

Biblical characters weren't the only humans who live in ways God finds hard to bless. Are you making it hard for God to give you His very best? Today we discuss 5 ways you might be sabotaging your walk with God and running the blessings He has for your children and family. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast---episode-076---do-you-make-it-dif...

Parents don't know the purpose or eternal plans God has set for our children, but we carry His holy authority to raise His children prayerfully and humbly for Him. Just as Jesus replied in Luke 2:49 which asks, "Why were you searching for me? Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house," parents must intentionally be about our Heavenly Father's business and show our children how to do the sam...

Have you noticed how challenging it can be for adults to discern biblical truths in culture today? Without parents intentionally maturing biblical critical thinking skills, our children will not develop the important ability. Every area of your children's life and eternity is impacted by whether they can identify what is in alignment with God's Truths and how that shapes the decisions they make. H...

Just like learning any skill, your child will need to be taught how to stand against sin. Today we discuss the most effective ways for your child to guard against sin and use Scripture to help guide the way. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-073---equip-your-child-to-stand-against-sin

Despite how good you try to be, or how much you love your children, you will fall short of Christ's example. We all will. Praise God! He is ready to guide and guard. Today we'll look at 8 ways you can use practical, timeless steps to nurture your personal walk with Jesus and fulfill the beautiful privilege God placed on you as a parent. Read the Episode Here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purp...

Most complaining mothers seem to carry basic habits. Today we highlight some of the most common characteristics of mothers who complain. We'll explore the effects of negativity on her family and her walk with Christ. Does your family look at you as a complainer or a woman filled with gratitude? Read the Episode Here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast---episo...

God wants parents to address ungodly or incorrect behavior children exhibit. You don't want to ignore actions that sin against God or form bad character. However God calls mothers to disciple, or train and teach, through discipline, not just jump to punishments that skim over the heart of behavioral or character issues. Today we discuss practical ways parents can disciple the heart instead of puni...

Every parent wonders what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Today Terri interviews her middle daughter, nineteen year old, Marissa, the CEO of Melane & Co., about growing up in a Christian household and how that has affected her interests and goals. We also share about relationships, connection, Christ, business, homeschool, and patient, purposed parenting. Listen to hear what Marissa...

Your beliefs impact your thoughts, emotions, responses, and behavior. When emotions produce bad habits, your child experiences a learned response from you that will most likely stick for life, unless you work to correct it within yourself now. Your emotions shouldn't be guarded by reactive or protective responses, but from a relationship with Jesus that believes and teaches truth from the Ultimate...

Just as you mark the walls of your home to show the progress of your child's physical growth, God calls you to chart the spiritual progress of your child in purposed ways. Today we address impressing the heart and mind of your child with spiritual truths that will reach their heart to shape character and morals for eternity. Read the episode here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-...

Have you ever pondered how much more influential you are in leading your child to Christ when you share a solid connection with each other? Learning new ways to connect is beneficial because connection with your child is a beautiful gift from the Father to be used for the Father. Let's uncover   specific steps to build connection with your child on this episode. Read the episode here: https://www....

If you've ever felt powerless, hopeless, frustrated, or confused about how to parent your child, you're not alone. Many children today have replaced attachment to parents with attachment to peers.   How can parents gain connection and strengthen home life in this culture of influencers and institutions? Read the Epsiode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-epi...