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83: Managing Emotions with Grace & Truth
Raise your hand if you have a “big feeler” in your house or if you are one yourself. Strong emotions can be beautiful and God-given, but when feelings take the driver’s seat they start making decisions they were never designed to make. I’m unpacking a simple anchor that has helped our family: emotions are indicators, not dictators.
We get practical and a little nerdy about how the brain works, including why humans often make decisions emotionally and then justify them intellectually. I walk through the difference between the “feeling brain” (reactive and immediate) and the “thinking brain” (intentional, discerning, built for self-control), and why Christian emotional regulation is really about letting Scripture, reason, and reality shape what we do with what we feel. Along the way, I share real parenting moments, like talking about crushes and dating with my daughter by letting facts inform feelings, and why naming these brain dynamics can help kids slow down and choose wisely.
Then we tackle a word that’s everywhere right now: empathy. We talk about how to weep with those who weep without surrendering discernment, why love is more than affirmation, and how Jesus models truth and grace together. You’ll hear simple conversation tools like listening without jumping to correction and asking clarifying questions before responding.
If you want a Christian perspective on emotional health, critical thinking, and discipling kids in a noisy culture, this one will meet you right where you are. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs steadier ground, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re putting into practice.
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
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By LeanneRaise your hand if you have a “big feeler” in your house or if you are one yourself. Strong emotions can be beautiful and God-given, but when feelings take the driver’s seat they start making decisions they were never designed to make. I’m unpacking a simple anchor that has helped our family: emotions are indicators, not dictators.
We get practical and a little nerdy about how the brain works, including why humans often make decisions emotionally and then justify them intellectually. I walk through the difference between the “feeling brain” (reactive and immediate) and the “thinking brain” (intentional, discerning, built for self-control), and why Christian emotional regulation is really about letting Scripture, reason, and reality shape what we do with what we feel. Along the way, I share real parenting moments, like talking about crushes and dating with my daughter by letting facts inform feelings, and why naming these brain dynamics can help kids slow down and choose wisely.
Then we tackle a word that’s everywhere right now: empathy. We talk about how to weep with those who weep without surrendering discernment, why love is more than affirmation, and how Jesus models truth and grace together. You’ll hear simple conversation tools like listening without jumping to correction and asking clarifying questions before responding.
If you want a Christian perspective on emotional health, critical thinking, and discipling kids in a noisy culture, this one will meet you right where you are. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs steadier ground, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re putting into practice.
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik
If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me!
Episode Sponsors:
Rodan + Fields - Take this brief quiz to find your customized skincare routine!
Whatever is Lovely - Subscribe here to the weekly newsletter designed to encourage you with words of wisdom and relatable content. Be inspired to open your inbox again.