Every Christian mom longs for her children to grow up loving Jesus — but what happens when fear whispers, “What if they don’t?”

In today’s episode, we’re uncovering the powerful connection between secure attachment, identity in Christ, and raising Godly kids. You’ll learn how your loving presence and connection with your child shapes not only their emotional security but also their spiritual confidence and understanding of God’s love.

Together, we’ll explore how to:

If you’ve ever felt pressure to “get it right” in your parenting or worried that you might be pushing your kids away from faith, this episode will bring peace, perspective, and hope.

So grab a cozy drink and a quiet moment and let’s rest in the truth that God’s got your kids, He’s got you, and through His grace… you’ve got this.

Is Proverbs really against gentle parenting? Today I’m diving into some of the most quoted “rod” verses—Proverbs 22:15, 23:14, and 26:3—and uncovering the Hebrew meaning and cultural context behind them. For years, these scriptures were used in my home to justify spanking, but as I’ve studied Hebrew and lived in Israel, I’ve discovered a very different picture.

In this episode, I’ll share my own story of growing up under fear-based discipline, why I longed to parent differently, and how these verses actually point us toward authority rooted in wisdom, teaching, and guidance—not punishment. And ultimately, we’ll look at how Proverbs aligns with the heart of Jesus: strong yet gentle, full of grace and truth.

If you’ve ever wrestled with how to reconcile the book of Proverbs with gentle, Christ-centered parenting, this conversation will give you fresh insight and encouragement.

Takeaway: Parenting like Jesus means shaping hearts, not breaking wills.

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In today’s episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I’m sharing my story of lying as a child, the fear and shame that fueled it, and how God has been rewriting that story in my parenting. Together we’ll explore why children lie, what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to create safety and connection so they feel free to tell the truth.

Instead of punishing lies, I’ll show you how to pause, pray, and respond with mercy—building bridges of trust rather than walls of shame. We’ll also look at how God Himself responds to lies in Scripture, from Adam and Eve to Peter, and how His redemptive love can shape the way we parent today.

If you’ve ever struggled with a child who lies, or carried your own childhood wounds around fear and dishonesty, this episode will encourage your heart with hope, healing, and practical tools for parenting in God’s love.

Do you ever feel powerless when parenting your strong-willed child? I know I did. My son’s determination pushed every button in me, and I often found myself in daily battles over everything from brushing teeth to eating meals. I had committed to not spanking, but I felt stuck—I didn’t want to overpower him, yet I didn’t know how else to lead him.

In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I share the three shifts that completely transformed how I parent my strong-willed child: recognizing my own limiting beliefs, teaching the why behind our family boundaries, and letting go of rigidity to embrace flexible stability. I’ll also tell you a story of how these changes led to deeper connection—and even a sweet little book my son made for me called “Mom and Asher Best Friends.”

If you’re tired of constant battles and want to see your strong-willed child’s determination as a gift rather than a problem, this episode will give you hope, encouragement, and practical steps to move from disconnection to connection.

In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I’m sharing how my view of obedience has been completely reshaped by the Hebrew meaning of the word—“to listen.” For years, I believed obedience meant quick, unquestioning compliance, and I even spanked for disobedience. But as I’ve grown in my walk with God, I’ve realized that obedience is not about fear or force—it’s about relationship.

I’ll take you through what I’ve learned from Scripture, including the story of Jonah, and how God models obedience with patience, support, and love. You’ll hear how I now teach my children to thoughtfully listen and respond rather than blindly obey—and how I’ve learned to support them step by step instead of punishing or labeling them.

If you’ve ever wondered how to handle disobedience without resorting to fear or punishment, this episode will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective rooted in God’s heart for connection.

In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I’m opening up about something every mom faces at some point — mom guilt. If you’ve ever heard that whisper, “You’re not enough,” this conversation is for you.

I share a real story from my own parenting (yes, even a water bottle moment with my five-year-old!) and talk honestly about the difference between guilt and shame. Here’s the big idea: guilt can be a gift — it points us back to our values and offers a way forward. But shame attacks our identity and keeps us stuck.

Together, we’ll walk through practical steps of repair — first in our own hearts, and then in our relationships with our kids. And we’ll invite Jesus into those hidden places of shame so His love and truth can bring freedom.

My prayer is that this episode encourages your heart, gives you fresh hope for your parenting, and reminds you that God’s extravagant grace is for you, right here and right now.

The truth about mom guilt: why guilt can be a teacher and shame keeps us stuck.

Naomi’s real-life story — what happened when stress and overwhelm led to an unexpected reaction.

How to separate guilt from shame so you can grow instead of staying stuck.

3 steps of inner repair: curiosity, making sense of your story, and making a plan.

3 steps of relational repair: apologize, share your plan, and invite the other person in.

What to do when “mom guilt” is really projected judgment from others.

Encouragement and prayer to release shame and walk in God’s grace and love.

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Have you ever caught yourself comparing your parenting to someone else’s—and instantly felt the joy drain away? In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I share how comparison steals our peace as moms and keeps us from living in the unique identity God has given us. Together, we’ll look at why comparison sneaks in, how it affects both us and our children, and most importantly, the 3 steps you can take to break free: curiosity, acceptance, and thankfulness.

You’ll walk away with practical tools and biblical encouragement to stop measuring yourself against others and start parenting with confidence, joy, and the freedom Christ offers.

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Have you ever felt the heavy weight of needing to “get it right” as a parent? In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I share my own journey of realizing I was a hidden perfectionist—and how God gently invited me to let go of perfection and receive His process of love instead. Together, we’ll look at how perfectionism shows up in parenting, why shame fuels the cycle, and how shifting from “power over” or “power under” to a “power with” approach brings more connection and healing with our kids. My prayer is that you’ll leave this conversation encouraged, with practical ways to invite curiosity, acceptance, and grace into your parenting journey.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Becoming a Healed Parent! In this episode, I (Naomi Parsons) open up and share my story—growing up in a large Christian family, navigating perfectionism, fear, and punishment-based discipline, and how God has been leading me into a new way of parenting: peace-filled and punishment free!

I talk about:

The generational patterns of punishment, control, and emotional shutdown.

My struggles with anxiety, rigidity, and permissiveness as a young parent.

How God revealed a new path—parenting with both boundaries and connection.

Why emotions are at the heart of healthy parent-child relationships.

If you’ve ever longed to parent differently than the way you were raised, or you struggle with the tug-of-war between harsh discipline and permissiveness, this episode is for you.

Together, we’ll walk this journey of healing, growth, and becoming parents who lead with peace, confidence, and God’s love.

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