For Parents

Kendall and Kathy have known each other for a long time, but their lives became a little more intertwined when Kendall had her first child. Since then Kathy has become a great source of support and encouragement for Kendall and her family. They talk about how openness and vulnerability has led to a meaningful friendship.  

Also, Kendall is my sister, and our mom passed away before we had children. Our mom LOVED reading to us, and there is a really special part of the conversation where Kathy and Kendall talk about how and why reading has a sweet impact on our children’s lives. It’s my favorite part.

For a list of Kathy's favorite children's books click here.

On today's episode young adults Audrey, Austen, Aly Jo and Andrew talk about their parents. They talk about boundaries or rules their parents had when they were little that were frustrating or annoying at the time, but now they are thankful for them. Boundaries like TV shows they could watch, video games in the home, being outside and piano lessons. Their perspective on those things now is so helpful! They talk about ways their parents showed support in all areas of their life from cheering them on at soccer games, planning birthday parties, funding their dreams of having a duct tape wallet business... the list goes on! They talk about how their parents priority of hospitality has trickled down to now be something they really care about. They share how thankful they are their parents have been intentional about praying for them, surrounding them with people who care and showing them what it looks like to pursue Jesus.

To see more from the Spiars siblings...

Audrey's Instagram - @littleaudrey12

Austen's Instagram - @ausiebaby

Aly Jo's Instagram - @alyjospiars

Audrey's photography business website!

Aly Jo's Art!

Vicki shares ways that she pursued Jesus when she her three children were little, and how her relationship with Jesus has grown over time. She was inspired by the movie War Room, when her oldest went to college she changed his closet into her prayer room. It helped her see the ways God was answering her prayers. Her mom prayed scripture for her, and she has done that with her kids. Her favorite verses for this are:

• Colossians 1:9-12
• Deuteronomy 6:5
• Romans 8:28
• Romans 12:2
• Jeremiah 29:13
• Romans 12:2
• Ephesians 4:29
• John 10:27
• Philippians 4:6-8
• Matthew 5:16
• Colossians 3:17

It's an amazing conversation full of so much wisdom!

If you have questions about anything that Vicki said, email her at [email protected].

This episode is a short story about a time that God used nature to speak to my weary soul.

Blake and Amanda, a dad and his daughter talk about their experiences of working together.  Blake founded a PR firm awhile ago and few years ago Amanda became the CEO. While family business is something that is not unique, the ways that Blake and Amanda have intentionally collaborated is unique and amazing.

Blake and Amanda's Public Relations Firm: Three Box Strategic

Joanna and Tim talk about how they raised their 4 kids - Audrey, Austen, Aly Jo and Andrew.  Two of their children are in the working world and two are in college. Anyone that knows the kids knows how much they sharpen and love each other. We discuss the things parents can do to help cultivate sibling relationships so that when they are adults they support and encourage each other.

Michelle and Susan, a mom and her daughter, share their unique experiences of being stay at home moms. Michelle and her husband, Tom, raised three children. Tom’s rigorous and demanding work schedule led Michelle to stay home once she became a mom. Just recently after Susan had her second child she left her outside of the home job to become a stay at home mom. We will talk about the great things about being home with your kids, and we will also talk about the difficult things. 

Susan's Instagram - @slarkin_

Michelle's Instagram - @Mmharris_

I refer to this in the episode, but if I can help you in your parenting journey, please email! [email protected]

This episode is actually the audio of a video recording from a sermon series at FBCR called Reset. Brandi and Flor talk about what God has done in the lives of their families during this interesting year.

If you would like to see the video of this here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=514zy3gxBU0

Turner talks about her experience of being a mom of 4 kids, the South Tampa YoungLife Area Director and lessons learned from watching her mom fight through rheumatoid arthritis. She brings the truth of Romans 5:3-5 to life by sharing personal stories of how the suffering and pain she experienced actually produced character in her life. It's a great perspective for a mom or dad helping their child navigate through something difficult.

Does the role of parenting ever feel overwhelming or too big of a job? Join the club. What if we were never meant to do it alone? Ivy shares about a time that parenting was challenging.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7