In this episode I talk with Micah Jelinek. Micah is a Pastor at Oak Pointe Church Milford. He and I discuss the idea of faith, why faith is important, even if you aren't religious, how to model critical thinking within your children when it comes to faith and religion, how your can grow your faith in parenting and family relationships, and why books and art are the best place to start when exploring your faith.. Micah discusses some examples from his own life and helps to solidify how faith can help you in living an intentional life. Be sure to check out the list of literature below for further reading!

Highlights

The power of discussions with your father

Dad jokes and toilet humor

Kids are the reflection of yourself

What the word “Faith” actually means

Everyone worships something

Your perception of reality shapes your values and morals

Why we need friends who can help us look outside of ourselves.

Doubt is a good thing

Using art to explore faith

Your heart knows what your mind is denying

The Psalms are ancient solutions to modern problems

Why faith is central to parenting

Be careful what you put in the “sponge”

Having a dialog with your children

Kids are adults in the making

Critical thinking and faith are not opposed to each other.

Developing a sense of community

“The Stories Are True.”

Do what you know to be right.

How to make your home where your kids friends what to hang out.

Links

You can connect with Micah on Social Media

He's Micah Jelinek on Facebook and @micah.Jelinek on Instagram

Books

David Foster Wallace- “Infinite Jest”

David Dark - “Life’s too short to pretend you’re not religious.”

Tim Keller- “The Reason for God” and “Making Sense of God”

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