Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God

By Heather Pfeifer

What's Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God about?

Coming alongside other imperfect parents through encouraging parenting tales and how God has impacted me and turned my life right side up!

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Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God episodes:

08.04.2023
84. Praises & Psalm 40
Listen to today's podcast to hear how some long-time prayers have come to fruition. (Notice "fruit" is the root of that word!) Praying that this gives you hope to continue to pray even when you don't see the answers right...
07.07.2023
83. My Help Comes From the Lord: A Reminder of Our Source of Strength
The first thing Moses does when the Israelites survive the Red Sea crossing is to sing praises to God's strength. He immediately recognized that they had witnessed something that only God could do. That no matter how much they rallied...
06.30.2023
82. The War on Worship - Giving God Space in our Calendars
Is your calendar full of the kids' activities? Do you have a to-do list a mile long? Me too. These are things that try to steal my attention and time away from God. But we need to put Him first....
06.23.2023
81. Rest and Refresh with God
Daily diligent seeking of God is necessary to keep us built up in our faith. We need to seek His Word regularly to continually put on the armor of God. Some days we have more questions than answers, but some...
06.09.2023
80. The Flesh is Weak but the Spirit is Strong
Put God at the top of your To-Do list today and every day. You'll be amazed at how He supernaturally maximizes your time when you choose to step out into obedience first. Honor Him and walk in the Spirit, not...
06.02.2023
79. Your Testimony is Not About You
Do you ever wish you had a testimony to share with others? If you think you have no testimony, think again! God is your testimony. If you think you have nothing else, you have Him, and He is everything! Listen...
05.26.2023
78. How Parents Can Have Peace in the Midst of the Storm
When we have to watch our kids walk through the same sinful behavior repeatedly, it can be heartbreaking, frustrating, exhausting, etc . . . Just when we want to give up or yell or more, we need to remember that no...
05.13.2023
Happy Mama’s Day!
Fear not, mama! God’s got this. We tend to worry as parents. It’s natural. But what does worry bring us: fear, anxiety, stress, physical discomfort, and more. Instead, leave your worries at the Cross and trust God with our and...
04.21.2023
77. Finding a Place to Belong - The Importance of Having a Home Church
I like to think of churches as outposts of faith. It is a place where Christians can gather, be equipped and encouraged, and then be sent out to share the Truth of God. We can experience worship and praise together,...
04.14.2023
2.25 Using Scripture for Discipline, Encouragement, and Blessing: Know God BEFORE You Make Him Known
Before we can use the Scriptures for disciplining and raising our children, we must first know it ourselves. I made the mistake of trying to teach what I didn’t know, which did not go well, but I have since learned from...
04.07.2023
Should I Force My Teenager to Attend Church?
Ah, teenagers. Independent, passionate, creative, hungry, loud, argumentative, and growing. They are on the cusp of becoming adults, but not quite there yet. The age of wanting to be older, but lacking the maturity. It is a fun and tough...
03.17.2023
2.24 Christian Kids Living in the Spotlight
Do you ever feel the pressure of your kids making mistakes just because you are a Christian? Are you worried when your kids act up in church? Do you think that your kids have to be perfect so that people...
03.10.2023
2.23 Should You Send Your Kids on Mission Trips?
Should you require your kids to go on mission trips? In this episode we will delve into the reasons why even an unsaved kid can go on mission and God will use him or her. It happened to me, so...
03.03.2023
2.22 Two Tips to Teach Your Kids that God Comes First
The first thing that Moses did when they were led out of Egypt and went through the Red Sea was to praise God. He was so relieved, and in awe of God‘s power that he couldn’t help but pour out...
02.24.2023
2.21 - The 3 Most Important Things to Arm Our Kids for the Battles They Will Face
Training our children in the way they should go also involves preparing them for the battles ahead in their lives. We have no idea what battles they are going to face in this world, but we do know that there...
12.22.2022
2.20 Love First. All Else Follows.
But the greatest of these is love. Merry Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-pfeifer/message
12.21.2022
2.19 - Joy Comes in the Morning
Joy and happiness. Happiness and joy. They are not always the same thing, but how do we find joy when things are hard? How do we find joy when we don’t want to? How do I find joy when the...
12.10.2022
2.18 Peace in My House? But I have Kids!
Is it possible to have perfect peace in our house? Not really. We are just a bunch of humans trying to love God and live with one another and reflect His joy. It’s not easy because we don’t have full...
12.02.2022
2.17 The Gift of Hope
Advent is here! Whether you are welcoming in the advent season with something official or just enjoying the season, this is the week we are reminded of our hope that is in Christ Jesus. Instead of doing a formal study,...
11.23.2022
2.16 Parenting for the Glory of God
When we go through trials and sufferings with our children, we often get caught up in trying to change them, and when it doesn’t work out, the little bit of hope that we have in our heart gets dashed every...
11.02.2022
Walking With God Through Each Childhood Phase
Have you ever panicked because you couldn’t see the way out of a bad situation? Do you worry that your child is just never going to go out of this terrible phase and it will walk with his bad personality...
09.07.2022
2.14 - How to Teach Kids to Study the Bible
It can seem daunting to teach our kids how to read the Bible. Many of you may struggle with reading it too. It took me years before I found why worked to help me study the Word, but once I...
08.31.2022
2.13 - How Does Your Garden Grow?
Do not grow complacent when they become teenagers or the folly of their hearts will take over. It’s sitting there like unbloomed weeds waiting to choke out all of the seed sowing you have done. It’s easier to stay vigilant...
08.24.2022
2.12: Mind Control, Part 2: God, Change My Mind, Please!!!
When we can’t, God can. Our mind is so powerful that it affects those all around us. Let’s promise to stay in the Word, our powerful sword of Truth, and prepare our minds for action. Let us set the example...
08.17.2022
2.11 Mind Control, Part 1: Take Every Thought Captive
Does your mind ever wander? Does it ever go way too far? It’s time to capture our minds and take every thought captive just like God says. Scriptures in this podcast: Colossians 3:2 2 Corinthians 10:5 Romans 12:2 Isaiah 26:3 Philippians 4:7 https://Etsy.com/shop/izzydrewlane --- Send in a voice...
08.03.2022
2.10 - Are You Spending Time With God? Abide in Him.
Relationships are investments. Which ones are your priority? Do you tend to make the kids the center of your world? I encourage you today to keep God as your utmost priority because He is the only One who will will...
07.21.2022
2.9 How God Is Redeeming My Crappy Childhood
When you look back on your childhood, I hope that you have great memories. I have a lot of great memories. Most of them were just temporary moments though. I will hold onto them forever because they were special. But...
07.13.2022
2.8 Slothful Summer >> Summer of Service
Have you found your kids to be a little bit too relaxed this summer? I mean to a point of being unwilling to be helpful or even get off the couch? I have and here is what I decided to...
07.08.2022
2.7 Severing Our Idols and Stewarding Our Kids
Let’s let God do the work in is so we can steward our children well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-pfeifer/message
06.29.2022
2.6 Love Thy Neighbor
Oxford Languages defines "neighbor" as "a person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to" and "(of a place or thing) be situated next to or very near (another)." We often think of this person as...
06.08.2022
2.5 They're Always Watching Us, Always Watching . . .
From time to time I get the question, "How are you teaching your kids to have faith?" I was pondering this deeply in the car the other day and I think I came up with an answer. Listen to learn...
05.31.2022
2.4 We are More Than Conquerors in Christ
Last week we talked about fighting the good fight of faith. This week I want to encourage you that we have already won. We have a God that loves us enough to tell us the end of the story before...
05.24.2022
2.3 Fight the Good Fight - Pray
Prayer is a powerful tool in our tool belt of Truth. Let’s use it to fight the good fight of faith on behalf of our children and teach them so that they will turn to it the rest of their...
05.18.2022
2.2 God Equips the Called - Yes, that means you!
Parenting is a calling. Not everyone gets to experience it. When He calls you to it, I want to encourage you that He will equip you for it if you trust in Him. Scripture from today's episode: Parenting is a good work:...
05.11.2022
Why Are You So Afraid?
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-pfeifer/message
04.26.2022
51. Our Testimonies Are True
God sows seeds of salvation all the day, according to the Psalmist who wrote Psalm 71. Those seeds become testimonies that you can share with others to strengthen bot their faith and your own. Your kids pay attention so why...
04.13.2022
50. Driving without a license is like Faith without Relationship
Just because my kids see me drive all the time does not mean they can use my driver’s license. The same is true about my faith. They can watch my example but they can’t have my faith. They have to...
03.29.2022
49. A Fool's Heart and Her Mouth
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. Proverbs 18:2 We are all foolish from time to time. Hopefully, as we grow and mature, we become less so. These days it feels like I'm a fool...
03.02.2022
48. Dream Come True -God’s Loving Correction
God is a loving Father who gently corrects is when we have steered off a path He has put in front of us. How does He get your attention? Listen up for the way He caught my attention this time! ---...
01.25.2022
47. Fully Relying on God
Who do you text or call when you just need someone to understand? God doesn’t need a phone to hear your needs. He just needs your willing and open heart. Here’s how God reminded me about the fact that I...
01.11.2022
46. New Year's Resolutions - To Make or Not to Make
Most of us have made resolutions upon the New Year. How many of you can say that you have kept them? I often will forget and get right back into my old habits. There's nothing wrong with starting good habits,...
12.28.2021
45. Ready or Not, Here it Comes!
Whether you were ready for Christmas or not, it came. Many people ask throughout the week before Christmas if we are "ready." That's a heavy word. What does it mean to be ready? Whether we are ready or not, Christmas...
12.07.2021
44. Scam Alert - Stealing Financial Peace
After last week's episode, the irony still astounds me. And yet, I would expect nothing less of the devil to try to shake up the financial peace that I feel. He used deception, lies, and fear, as usual, to try...
11.30.2021
43. Money Talks with Kids
On a scale from 1-10, 10 being the most, how comfortable are you about talking to your kids about money? Did you know that you can talk to them about money without talking to them about the specific details about...
11.23.2021
42. Season of Giving
As we embark upon the world's "Season of Giving," let us remember that God intends for our whole lives to be a season of giving. Pray that God would give you a vision in your heart and soul of how...
11.16.2021
41. Thanksgiving and Fellowship
We are not meant to be alone on this earth. God provided us with the Holy Spirit, God within us, so that we are able to constantly walk with God. When we have nothing to say but want to pray,...
11.10.2021
40. Rest for the Weary
As we head into the busy holiday season, I want to remind you to find rest in the busyness of life. Many feel guilty about taking time for themselves, but you shouldn't. It doesn't mean that it is okay to...
11.02.2021
39. Trusting God in Our Parenting
Okay, this episode started out being all about teenagers: what we thought it would be like vs. what it is really like. But God had another plan, as usual. As the photo on my fridge says: "I plan. God laughs."...
10.26.2021
38. Spiritual Leadership
When we choose to follow God, we inevitably become spiritual leaders to some, whether it is our own children, those of others, or even other believers. We need to consider how we are going to take responsibility for that role....
10.19.2021
37. From Harvest Parties to Trick-or-Treating: What's your fall tradition?
There are so many opportunities to get out and enjoy the last of the warm weather before the cold winter winds hit us. God spreads his palette of color all around us and we get to see the beauty that...

What's Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Imperfect Parenting with a Perfect God episodes:

84. Praises & Psalm 40

83. My Help Comes From the Lord: A Reminder of Our Source of Strength

82. The War on Worship - Giving God Space in our Calendars

81. Rest and Refresh with God

80. The Flesh is Weak but the Spirit is Strong

79. Your Testimony is Not About You

78. How Parents Can Have Peace in the Midst of the Storm

Happy Mama’s Day!

77. Finding a Place to Belong - The Importance of Having a Home Church

2.25 Using Scripture for Discipline, Encouragement, and Blessing: Know God BEFORE You Make Him Known

Should I Force My Teenager to Attend Church?

2.24 Christian Kids Living in the Spotlight

2.23 Should You Send Your Kids on Mission Trips?

2.22 Two Tips to Teach Your Kids that God Comes First

2.21 - The 3 Most Important Things to Arm Our Kids for the Battles They Will Face

2.20 Love First. All Else Follows.

2.19 - Joy Comes in the Morning

2.18 Peace in My House? But I have Kids!

2.17 The Gift of Hope

2.16 Parenting for the Glory of God

Walking With God Through Each Childhood Phase

2.14 - How to Teach Kids to Study the Bible

2.13 - How Does Your Garden Grow?

2.12: Mind Control, Part 2: God, Change My Mind, Please!!!

2.11 Mind Control, Part 1: Take Every Thought Captive

2.10 - Are You Spending Time With God? Abide in Him.

2.9 How God Is Redeeming My Crappy Childhood

2.8 Slothful Summer >> Summer of Service

2.7 Severing Our Idols and Stewarding Our Kids

2.6 Love Thy Neighbor

2.5 They're Always Watching Us, Always Watching . . .

2.4 We are More Than Conquerors in Christ

2.3 Fight the Good Fight - Pray

2.2 God Equips the Called - Yes, that means you!

Why Are You So Afraid?

51. Our Testimonies Are True

50. Driving without a license is like Faith without Relationship

49. A Fool's Heart and Her Mouth

48. Dream Come True -God’s Loving Correction

47. Fully Relying on God

46. New Year's Resolutions - To Make or Not to Make

45. Ready or Not, Here it Comes!

44. Scam Alert - Stealing Financial Peace

43. Money Talks with Kids

42. Season of Giving

41. Thanksgiving and Fellowship

40. Rest for the Weary

39. Trusting God in Our Parenting

38. Spiritual Leadership

37. From Harvest Parties to Trick-or-Treating: What's your fall tradition?