The Intentional Parents Podcast

Feeling Stuck as a Parent, Changing our Minds as Parents, and the Permission we Need to Give Ourselves


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Have you ever felt stuck in your decisions, as if changing your mind would mean admitting defeat? This week, we’re talking about the beauty and bravery of pivoting, whether it’s within your marriage, the way you parent your children, or other areas of life. We unpack the reasons we may have trouble granting ourselves permission to change, whether that’s worry, fear, pride, ignorance, identity, or even dynamics within our family of origin.


Sometimes, the ideals we held before marriage or parenthood no longer fit the reality of our lives. Maybe your spouse or kids don’t match the expectations you once had — or maybe you have changed. And that’s okay! A willingness to adjust requires humility and a deep dependence on God, acknowledging that we are “poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3) and are in need of His guidance to discern what needs to shift.


In this episode, we explore practical ways to zoom out, reflect, and ask God, “Is this actually working?” We discuss tools like scripture, prayer, and the wisdom of community to navigate these changes. Plus, we share our own stories of moments, both big and small, where we’ve had to change course — and how those shifts brought unexpected peace and growth.


If you’ve been waiting for permission to pivot, this is it. Join us for an encouraging, hope-filled conversation about embracing change with grace and courage.


Scripture Mentioned: Proverbs 16:9, Genesis 18:22-33, Acts 27 + 28, Matthew 5-7, John 8:29, Daniel 1:8-10 + Ephesians 5:21-33


Book Mentioned: “Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart” by Jacques Philippe




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