If there is one key thing Christian parents can "do" to facilitate flourishing for their children and themselves, it would be abiding in Christ. In this episode Cameron and Anna explore some of the riches of John 15, and how staying relationally connected to Jesus helps us to bear the fruit of the Spirit in our homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces. If there's a single key to the flourishing life in Christ, this is it.

Breathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson Cooper

Abiding in Christ: The Firm Foundation of Parenting by Dawson Cooper

John 15

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One of the greatest struggles humans have is with our pressing need to feel like we belong. We were created for fellowship and connection with God and others, so the desire for belonging is a proper human need that has been bent and twisted by sin. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss the fact that our basic desire is actually to belong to God, and then with others, and Jesus is the way into our belonging. Belonging to Jesus, we find the true satisfaction and flourishing that we, and our kids, long to experience.
 

How Jesus Satisfies Our Teenagers’ Greatest Longings - Rooted Ministry

Series: Creating a Culture of Belonging

Fear Factor in Parenting: Facing the FOMO
 

John 14 ESV

The Inner Ring by C.S. Lewis

Hosted by Anna Meade Harris, author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well, and Cameron Cole, author of Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth and Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy.

In this episode of our season "Lifegiving Parenthood," Cameron and Anna discuss the wonderful truth that our Good Shepherd Jesus guides parents through all the thousands of decisions, large and small, that we make on our children's behalf. When we feel burdened by the incessant choices we must make for our children-- and especially when we don't know what is best -- we can trust that Jesus delights to lead us into His wisdom.

Ezekiel 34:11-16

Isaiah 30:21

Psalm 23

Proverbs 3:5-6

John 10:1-15, 27-28

Be Thou My Vision: God’s Wisdom, Presence, and Provision in Parenting - Rooted Ministry

Parenting Out of the Wisdom of Scripture - Podcasts 

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Hosted by Anna Meade Harris, author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well, and Cameron Cole, author of Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth and Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy.

In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Kristen Hatton unpacks the five P's of parenting to help parents become more self-aware, stay motivated toward their children, and lead their homes with gospel-centered purpose and hope.

Kristen is a counselor who works with teenage girls, parents, and families. She’s the author of Parenting Ahead, Face Time, Get Your Story Straight, and The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for Students. Kristen lives in Dallas with her pastor husband and is the mom of three young adults and a son-in-law. Learn more at www.kristenhatton.com.

Hosted by Anna Meade Harris, author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well, and Cameron Cole, author of Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth and Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy.

In this special Christmas episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, father and veteran youth pastor Syler Thomas join Cameron and Anna to discuss about the misadventures of Kevin McAllister and his family. They talk about parenting failures, regrets, and redemption, and how, because of Christ, we are not condemned for our shortcomings as moms and dads. 

Home Alone: We are All Kevins by Matt Brown

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt

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Continuing in our season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss how Jesus's promise that he is the Light of the World illuminates the path forward for parents in a dark and uncertain world. Just as light leads, reveals, guides, brightens, and encourages, Jesus is present with parents who want to lead their families well.

John 8:12-36

Exodus 12:21-22

Psalm 119:105

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What do you think you actually want for your child? Answering the question reveals a lot about what drives our decisions as parents. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss how finding contentment and satisfaction in Christ can lead to a more abundant, meaningful life with your family. 

Parents, Don't Treat The Bread of Life like Green Beans - Rooted Ministry

Family Ministry Curriculum

John 6:22-40

Half-Truth Series: God Wants My Child to Be Happy by Katie Polski

The Value of a Soul: Talking with Teenagers About Relationships by Luke Paiva

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In the second episode of our series Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss the powerful name "I AM" that God shares with Moses. When Jesus calls himself "I AM," he is asserting his own divinity and union with the Father, and this is good, good news for parents indeed.

Colossians 1:15-17

Hebrews 1: 3

John 14:9

Exodus 3:1-14

John 8: 57-59 

John 6:20

Isaiah 43:25

John 18:4-6

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In this conversation with author Adam Griffin, Cameron and Anna explore the relief the gospel brings to exhausted, overwhelmed, weary parents. They lean into the truth that parents need the freedom of Christ and the fruit of the indwelling Holy Spirit in order to parent their children with joy and perseverance. Adam Griffin is a husband and father to 3 boys; he also is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas and the host of the Family Discipleship podcast. 

Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin

Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens by Adam Griffin

Rooted Book Awards 2020: Best New Parenting Books

Breathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson Cooper 

Sour Grapes Are Not a Fruit of the Spirit by Kristin Couch

Parenting in the Spirit podcast series 

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In our newest season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna will unpack the I AM statements of Jesus in John's Gospel. They seek to answer the question: can raising kids be life-giving? By grasping the truth of who Jesus is, we can walk in greater confidence, joy, and peace as we raise our children. They unpack biblical terms like believe, trust, and life in order to establish a better understanding of what it does–and does not–mean to flourish as a Christian parent. Throughout it all, we’ll see how trusting Jesus as our great I AM provides the strength and hope we parents need. 

Jesus, Friend of Teenagers and Over-Functioning Parents by Melissa Powell

Mom Guilt and the Goodness of God by Brook Preus

Basic Parenting Principles video course

John 20:30-31

John 10:10

Galatians 5:22-23

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