In this episode of Called to Parent, Pastor Dalton and his wife Emily dive into Chapter 5 of Paul David Tripp’s Parenting to talk about one of the biggest challenges for every mom and dad: where we find our identity.

Too often, parents look for purpose and validation in their children’s success, behavior, or achievements. But when our sense of worth depends on how our kids perform, both we and they end up crushed under pressure we were never meant to carry.

Dalton and Emily unpack what it looks like to root your identity in Christ instead of your kids — and how that shift changes everything about parenting, peace, and perspective. They share personal stories, real struggles, and practical ways to help your kids find their identity in Jesus, too.

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🎧 Honest stories. Biblical wisdom. Real-life parenting.You’re not alone on this journey—join us as we learn what it means to trust God with the hearts of our kids.

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