Our daughters are growing up in a world where their identity is measured by a world that doesn’t exist. In addition to the normal growing pains, they now have social media, inescapable peer pressure and an unapologetic entertainment industry dictating unachievable standards. 

 

As Christian parents, it has never been more important to stand in between our daughters and a world seeking to rob them of their God-given identity.

 

Today on the show I am talking with my dear friend and fellow Mama Bear, Trudy Lonesky.  Trudy is the host of the Kingdom Mamas podcast and author of Reclaim Her Heart, a 30 day devotion to help equip our girls to reject any ideologies that stand in the way of them living in God- given identity. 

 

In this conversation, Trudy and I discuss:

• How to fight the battle against today’s culture without our daughters feeling like we are fighting them?
• How to find balance in being a parent vs being a friend to our daughters?
• The importance of being an “askable parent”
• The realities of social media and the pathway to dark places

Connect with Trudy at her Facebook group for moms raising teen girls, on Instagram and check her out on the Kingdom Mamas podcast!

 

Keep up with Trudy on social media to find out when you can grab a copy of Reclaim Her Heart

 

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FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS:

Our teens are growing up in an era where their identity is not grounded in Christ

 

Kids don’t even need social media to lose their privacy anymore

 

Our girls are being measured against a world that is not real

 

Our girls are seeking likes, comments, followers - I have to look a certain way to feel like I’m worthy and that’s a moving target

 

Our kids prefrontal cortex won’t finish developing until they are in their mid-twenties

 

If we aren’t addressing what is coming at them and if we aren’t careful, their questions are unaddressed and the world will address them

 

The enemy is seeking to steal, kill and destroy the family unit right now, and how is he going to do that? In the next generation.

 

Red Flags for Parents to Be Aware of:

 

• Sleeping more
• Wanting to be alone
• Changes in mood pattern

 

The enemy met my son in his room behind closed doors during a pandemic - I thought he was fine.

 

Yes, Jesus is our best friend but we have the fear of the Lord in us too. 

Parent like Jesus

 

You always have to keep the door open - because once it’s closed, it will never be open again.

 

Your kids want to know it’s going to be a conversation and not a preaching sermon when they come to you