In a world that constantly pushes us to hustle harder and do more, this week’s conversation is a breath of fresh air. I sat down with the wise and grace-filled Kari Kampakis, and she reminded us of something so important: sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is make peace with accomplishing less in a day.

As parents, it's easy to feel like we need to keep up with everything: our careers, commitments, expectations, and a perfectly run household. But what if slowing down is actually the bravest and most obedient thing we can do? Kari gives us permission to step back, breathe, and create space for the things that really matter.

Here are four takeaways from our conversation:

• How doing less can actually strengthen your parenting and your peace
• Why margin in your schedule creates more room for spiritual growth
• Ways to listen to God's leading in the pace of your family life
• The freedom that comes when you stop chasing “shoulds” and start embracing “enough”

Kari Kampakis is a mom of four daughters, a bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Girl Mom Podcast. Her books, including Love Her Well and More Than a Mom, have encouraged countless women to parent with purpose, grace, and deep faith. Kari’s message is always full of wisdom and grounded in truth and this conversation is no different.

I hope this episode helps you take a deep breath and remember: you don’t have to do it all to be a faithful parent.

(00:00) Introduction to Parenting Dynamics

(03:08) Navigating the Challenges of Modern Parenting

(05:58) Building Lifelong Relationships with Our Children

(08:47) The Importance of Connection in Parenting

(12:07) Embracing Imperfection in Parenting

(16:24) Embracing Vulnerability in Parenting

(17:16) Navigating Big Emotions

(18:40) Understanding Adolescent Emotional Development

(20:32) Staying Grounded as a Parent

(24:01) Connecting Before Correcting

(27:32) Self-Care for Moms

(30:00) Modeling Healthy Behaviors for Future Generations

Connect with Kari

KariKampakis.com

Instagram

Girl Mom podcast

Resources Mentioned

Kari’s books

Raising Kind Daughters episode on The Christian Parenting Podcast

Christian Parenting resources

A Great Cloud of Witnesses prayer journal

The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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