Biggest Parenting Regrets and Hardest Seasons From Parents Of 11 | Chad & Jenise Johnson | Ep. 344

[@ruthfowler540]

It’s so amazing to see an older couple that still enjoys each other’s company and both love the Lord.

[@elizabethshaklee8450]

These two marriages always inspire me to be a better Christian and a better wife. Thank you all for taking the time to put together this podcast for all of us! ❤

[@snowymountainmama]

I aspire to be the kind of mom that my adult child tears up every time someone speaks of me, what a beautiful thing to see Chad be so touched in being raised by, what I can only imagine, such an incredible woman! She left an amazing legacy behind, to outlive her and carry on. Wow. Your parents have been such a blessing to me! Marriage maximizer has been a game changer in my life, for anyone reading this who is considering this course, DO IT! It is worth every penny, ten times over! I am so grateful to Katie and Elisha, and Chad and Jenise….thank you for being my mentors and role models

[@ruthbibikov3600]

Yess! I second this! ❤

[@readaloudkids1407]

Katie’s parents look so young and energetic for being grandparents!!😮

[@AlinaKu93]

Right!? I love that!

[@mysticundertow]

They prioritize god, exercise, and healthy nutrition- I am in awe of them.

[@RCGWho]

Is her Mom on ozempic?

[@reimerna]

@@RCGWho no. She exercises 5x a week, only eats 1 sweet a week, eats super healthy, and takes vitamins.

[@RCGWho]

@reimerna Thank you. I understand. She just looks different. Thinner. A bit gaunt.

[@SavedBySweetGrace]

Ya'll I think I cried throughout this whole video! I Katie, you have the sweetest parents, what a blessing! Although I didn't grow up in a Christian home, my husband and I are raising our 5 little ones in the Lord, and it is such a joy! I pray to be godly example for them, and all my grandchildren one day. I love watching your videos, especially hearing your beautiful parents wisdom, and all their stories! May God bless you all.

[@olumbafamilyfaith9396]

OMG!! the parents are back! i haven’t even listened yet but i know it’ll be a great episode!!!!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Happy thanksgiving you guys! Your parents, Katie are my absolute favorite guests of yours on your show. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to listen while my daughter naps.❤❤❤❤

[@kristinas3779]

Listening while breastfeeding in a room by myself at our family thanksgiving dinner 😊 thank you!! Thankful for this podcast!

[@hannahthehomesteader]

Me too ha ha

[@solenelindhout6496]

Same

[@victoriatriton1331]

This episode was a masterpiece, thank you guys for recording it for all of us !

[@LauraLittlejohn-c4l]

I appreciated Chad and Janise sharing the lessons they’ve learned. They show humility and a willingness to learn. Hearing their priorities was really encouraging: God, marriage, family, health, using gifts for the kingdom. Katie had shared those in the past but hearing that her parents’ have stuck to those for so many years-wow. That shows great focus. Thanks for a great episode!

[@kate_700]

Your parents are so amazing. What I would do to have them in my family to glean knowledge from. Thankfully they so generously share their insights on social media. Thankful for them. Truly. ❤

[@christinahelmuth1507]

Excited to listen to this. Always love hearing from Chad and Jenise!

[@unciaciapanca]

I do truly admire your parents and their love for life. Wish everyone me included can live like that. Please keep sharing them and their huge wisdom

[@95antje]

I love love love the podcasts with your parents! They are amazing! Can‘t soak up enough of their wisdom. And would love to hear more from them 😍 Thank you!

[@coriworth385]

This was such a beautiful interview. Chad & Jenise spoke with such humility & wisdom, so encouraging! Thank you.

[@laurens8623]

Beautiful conversation and family. See Chad still misses his mamma. So sweet. She must have been an incredible person.

[@shdjka]

THANK YOU SO SO KUCH FOR ALL THE ENCOURAGEMENT!!! THE LORD'S TIMING FOR THIS WAS AMAZING ❤❤❤❤!!!

[@lisas2359]

You all really do relate joy! These interviews are so inspiring and always reignite my desire to be a better wife and mother and teacher. So grateful for everything you all do!!

[@verenawindsor7011]

Wow, thank you so much for this. I am a mum of 10, youngest 4 months married 20 years, in the middle of it. It's always great to hear from people who have been there and how they got through it. God bless you all!

[@EmmaScott300]

I love your parents so much, Katie! They’ve inspired me in so many ways.

[@mariannamary7965]

Hi from Slovakia, Europe. I love your parents, what they teach, what global impact they have! I feel God is teaching me and showing me things through them and you both, Katie+Elisha as well. Although I am Catholic married to Calvinist, I love how sharp you are in your opinions but you still can somehow share them elegantly ;) I learn what I missed being taught in my family. Praise the Lord ❤

[@thetherapymama6404]

One of my favorite podcasts you have done. Chad is about to get me crying though. So sweet!

[@maddiebarry5546]

Unreal. Love watching and listening to them and seeing the fruit of their lives! What delightful people.

[@tamiurquizo746]

The Lord is good and his word is true. ❤❤❤

[@shaw5199]

Wow this marriage, family, & faith are a beautiful dream that is a true story! I've never seen such faith and love in God in a couple and family. I've been praying for my husband to become a true believer who leads our family like these men do. Wow, if only I married a man who truly loves to serve and grow in the Lord, what a beautiful outcome would come from that. Watching you guys inspire me, yet also makes me sorrowful that I wasn't strong or wise in the Lord to know how to choose someone who truly loves and serves the Lord and wasn't just pretending.

[@tammyrena1214]

I know what you mean, but we can pray for our husband to seek the Lord more earnestly. For example, I know my husband's believes in the Lord, and we attend church every Sunday, but I would love to see him seek the Lord and trust God more and seek his Will. No one is perfect and you married your husband for a reason just Love him and read the Word for yourself and pray for him and God will move

[@downlow0075]

Such a great way to see my friends Chad & Jenise ❤❤❤

[@lesliedeleon2192]

We start practicing Shabat in April 2020 we are grateful and look forward for it.

[@KATARZYNA-cv8lf]

What an amazing gift this interview is! Love your parents, many blessings for you all.

[@GabriellaNursingStudent]

What a nice holiday treat!

[@BreyonnaLowery]

Soo goood!!! Many tears of heartfelt joy and encouragement for the desires the Lord has placed on my heart. Very grateful for ya''ll. May the Lord continue to bless you guys and your family. The Lord is just really teaching me that life is more joyful when it is lived with a generational mindset. A heart posture that is set on what can I give and pour out.

[@janegranger6821]

Since I have implemented "planned neglect" my life has improved dramatically. Setting that intention has given me newfound freedom. I feel my life is now under control again.

[@naila.a.88]

Can I ask for some examples? I feel like I need this in my life but can't figure out how

[@hannahbaker2856]

Katie, I giggled at the Look you gave to Elisha around 48:40. Thanks for this podcast!

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

What a beautiful and blessed family! ❤ PTL! So much wisdom from these Godly couples 🙏

[@christinetaylor3712]

Just loved this in every way. Thank you.

[@tamiurquizo746]

I lived in California my whole life, moved to Arkansas.

[@RCGWho]

25:50 Our Gifts, our talents, and our unique abilities are traps because they are so in demand, everyone wants a piece...

[@emilyriggio6557]

I always feel like I should be taking notes when Katie's parents are on!

[@ellenmelon88]

I love them so muchhh!!!!!

[@yn3481]

I loved this so much

[@clamar111]

I’m getting that book for this Christmas and passing it over to my little brother after 😁

[@readaloudkids1407]

Some regrets named in this episode: Not instituting weekly sabbaths earlier Saying yes to more priorities outside of family in certain seasons (even when their children are getting older) Some technology issues with kids - self-worth impacted Some extra important keys: Serving as a family and having routines as a family are helpful and glue the family together First decade of marriage was really hard 2 months of sickness - all kids sick at once For adult kids: guide them through asking questions You’re not done parenting just because your kids are grown Intentionally planning to just SIT with your kids at times Using your gifts and talents is a trap because everyone around you will seek to be blessed by them but you need to say no in order to love your kids well.

[@n.s.7223]

How did you do that

[@amlalatre]

Such wisdom in these conversations. I really appreciate hearing and gleaning from your mom’s experiences and advice, Katie. Very grateful to see this this morning 🙏 Thank you guys!

[@mariaL307]

You mentioned stopping projects on Saturday how do you get things done then? Especially if you don’t have flexibility of working for yourself and you’re locked into working normal hours for an employer

[@Laurenmefford]

Katie and Elisha...Can you convince your parents to open up the retreat for couples 7 years married and less :). At least for the Meffords?!

[@americathebeautiful9613]

❤

[@Lunaocean22]

Katie you are your mom's twin.

[@robday5483]

Married in 1933?

[@RCGWho]

1993 I believe. We married in 89 and our oldest is 33. There's is 28, I think.

[@rudimbooher1842]

He meant to say, 1993! I caught that too! This is his little sister, so I knew what he meant to say!!

[@User-yb6jdcg1t]

​@@rudimbooher1842was chad exaggerating when he said he grew up in a cult? I have never heard him say that in other interviews on this channel. I am curious to know what belief system his parents were a part of when he was born (is he one of the older or younger of 8) and did their views change at the same time as Chad's? How neat that you are all so supportive of each other. I am a 1st generation homeschooler. My sisters and I hope to carry on and create a multi generational legacy with a 2nd and 3rd generation. One of my sister's good friends has a baby. He has 65+ cousins on one side and 50+ cousins on the other side. He will never lack for friends in life!