Teaching Kids to Love God and Serve Others Well - Monica Swanson

Parenting can be an exciting, awesome, God-given responsibility - but it can also be a tough struggle that moms and dad are simply trying to get through. Monica Swanson wants to remind parents that it’s possible to “raise amazing” kids IF you rely on God’s strength instead of your own. And you need to be intentional about instilling godly character traits into their lives. Monica refers to “parentamorphosis” - the reality that our children will ultimately become a lot like us, so modeling our values and faith daily is important. She also encourages parents to be mindful of the influences of friends - that we’re all the average of 5 people who influence us the most. Moms and dads cannot simply focus on behavioral modification but also need to focus more on a child’s heart. Monica shares a story about taking her son Jonah through “character training” when he was 13 to learn more about the importance of godly character in his life. In conclusion, she also shares why allowing kids to suffer and learn through adversity will help them become stronger and healthier adults.
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[@saratalbot6147]

I'm so grateful for Monica & work she's doing in helping parents train up their children in the way of the Lord. ❤️

[@godisgood5723]

I needed this podcast 16 years ago

[@focusonthefamily]

Hi, friend. We’re encouraged by your positive response to this program and are pleased that it was meaningful to you. If you ever need a listening ear, we encourage you to call our counselors who can listen and pray with you. Here's the contact info: bit.ly/2qnfJjn. Peace and blessings to you!

[@momeetamee007]

She is amazing 🎉🎉 Jesus is amazing!! Parenting can be amazing! Thank you

[@alivialedwith8652]

Wonderful and much needed interview❤

[@jen4014]

Pls invite her again, Jim! Such insightful learning to parenthood!!

[@maryfellows4159]

Wonderful! Thank you Monica Swanson and hosts….sharing with my adult children and other grandmas 😉.

[@debbieward2330]

Thank you. Very real and very helpful.

[@mandysingh5534]

Learned so much! Thank you! 🙏

[@martinlingwolves]

Thank you so much for bringing this wonderful woman on to the show!

[@masonman9724]

how is there over 2000 people who have watched this and only 4 comments?

[@cr3684]

Great! Really insightful, thank you

[@Amazinggrace30]

Keep showing up!❤❤

[@caraslonaker9078]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sheida03]

This was a great interview. Thank you for sharing! 👌🏾🙌🏾

[@focusonthefamily]

Your welcome. We're grateful this content blessed you. Let us know if there is anything else we can help with!

[@twylajones1326]

I will get the book.

[@feyandd]

Where can I find the list of podcast and youtube channel and ted talk to develop character?

[@focusonthefamily]

Hi @feyandd! You can access a list of our broadcasts discussing how to develop character by using this link- bit.ly/3IJ5nzD. We hope this is helpful. God bless you!

[@susannehiller6077]

Jim Daily please let her talk more.

[@JD-yq3dd]

He often interrupts.... IMO

[@saraigomez9573]

I think he does great!