TRUSTED by your Teenager with Kristen Duke

My Chat with Kristen from Be Living Proof was exactly what I needed...a fellow mom of teens, discussing how to be the best parent we can for those pre-adults. Teaching "life isn't fair" and the sooner you realize that, the better! 

We discussed:

• teens choosing friends
• finding new friends when current friends are making different choices
• how to teach them to have the confidence to make decisions other than their friends
• Device rules, filters, and flexibility of rules
• Social media
• comparisons

We talked about the age she gave her oldest a phone, and the funny story behind that!  

And we have the same FAVORITE PARENTING BOOK, but she's actually read past where I have, and I learned something I need to go look up in that book!

Join the discussion about this episode at @CapturingJoy.KristenDuke

Find Kristen on Instagram at: @Kristen.Be.Living.Proof

Her website: Be Living Proof

Favorite parenting book: How to Talk so Kids will Listen, and Listen so Kids will Talk

I'm delighted to share with you a conversation with my husband today. Even though we are chatting about grief, it's lighthearted. It's subdued in the beginning, but not heavy. It's hopeful and introspective as we share our thoughts on the recent passing away of his younger brother. 

We discuss how we each grieve, what we appreciate hearing from others offering their condolences, and how grief isn't just about death.

In our chat we reference my Instagram account where I shared a lot of thoughts before and after his brother passed away (and currently still saved in the highlights under "Steve"). In our chat, I also spoked about a few other blog posts on my website:

• My Love Story
• How to Help a Grieving Friend
• Losing a Brother
• How to Plan a Funeral (coming soon)
• Do I pray for a Miracle or Peace in God's Will? (coming soon)

I invite you to join the follow up discussion on Instagram (@CapturingJoy.KristenDuke) and share your thoughts on this episode!

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Welcome to Part 3 of the discussion on my faith, which is all about our most basic beliefs and doctrine, The 13 Articles of Faith. 

As a child, I memorized them, and I've encouraged my kids to do the same. Just 13 verses, but they explain what it is exactly that we believe as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Hopefully you already listened to Part 1, which was an interview with my friend Abby, a recent convert to the faith. And then Part 2 where I share the origin, background, and history of The Book of Mormon and how it came to be. An introduction, if you will. 

If you'd like to read the 13 articles of Faith in full, click on the link, and you're there!

Please feel free to reach out to me via email ([email protected]), Instagram (@CapturingJoy.KristenDuke), with any questions or something you'd love to hear explained even more. I'd be happy to mail you a free copy of The Book of Mormon if you are interested as well. 

As mentioned in the beginning of Part 1, you may have heard of "the Mormons" is a term we don't prefer to be called. I explain that in more detail in this part of the episode.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I want to explain in my own words how it is the church came to be, who we worship, what we read, and what we believe. 

In this Part 2 as well as Part 3, it's just ME solo chatting, explaining things. This introduction is more history based, as I share the origin of the church, including where The Book of Mormon came from, and what Joseph Smith did for the faith.

Hopefully you've already listened to Part 1, which is an interview with my friend Abby discussing her recent conversion, and how it all unfolded in her life. She is a wonderful example to me of listening to her heart, walking in faith, and true sacrifice. 

And after you finish this 2nd part, make sure you listen to the conclusion in Part 3, where I share our basic doctrines, the 13 Articles of Faith.

Below are a few links referenced in this part of the episode that I encourage you to look up further and read for yourself:

• Introduction to The Book of Mormon
• Joseph Smith's First Vision
• For the Strength of Youth book/pamphlet (parenting guide for raising TEENS!)

Did you know that the term "Mormon" is a nickname that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints don't prefer?

I used it to title this episode because I know that people are familiar with that name, but throughout this 3 part series, you'll hear me refer to the church with the full name, and why.

In this Part 1 episode, I am chatting with my friend Abby, as she shares about her recent conversation to the faith.  She is amazing, and I love when she spoke about her sacrifice to God, and her original thoughts on obedience. It really resonated with me, and I love how she explained it. 

Then in Part 2 I'll share the origin of The Book of Mormon, and how it came to be.

And finally in part 3, I will share our basic beliefs and doctrine with the 13 Articles of Faith. 

I hope you'll take the chance to listen as I share my beliefs and my heart. At the end of part 3, I get a little emotional as I share in detail how I am guided by my faith.  

To see the full show notes, head to the Beyond Good Intentions home page. 

Welcome to Part 3 of this 3 part episode on Parenting with Faith. Elissa and Stu do a great job of sharing about their Jewish faith. In case you missed the other two, make sure you listen!

Part 1: Hinduism 

Part 2: Catholicism 

Part 3: Judaism (you are here!)

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Welcome to part 2! I'm very excited about this 3 part series on Parenting with Faith. John and Kasey are very thoughtful, intentional parents, I know from first hand experience watching them. I knew they'd be the perfect guests to share about their faith and how it reflects in their parenting. 

In case you missed the intro , head to Part 1 on Hinduism. 

This is how the 3 parts will lay out:

Part 1: Hinduism 

Part 2: Catholicism (you are here!)

Part 3: Judaism

 I sure love these friends, and all that they stand for, and I know you will glean some insightful in formation from them as well.

Tune in to learn more, and join the discussion on my Instagram page: @CapturingJoy.KristenDuke

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I'm very excited about this 3 part series on Parenting with Faith as I explore (and you get to come along with me) how those of other faiths are led in parenting.

I haven't met Shruti, but we have a common friend, and I'm so grateful she was willing to chat with me (on short notice) and share about her Hindu Faith and how it guides her parenting.

This is how the 3 parts will lay out:

Part 1: Hinduism (you are here!)

Part 2: Catholicism

Part 3: Judaism

I really loved learning a bit more about Hinduism.

We talk about:

• Re-incarnation
• Bindi
• Millions of Gods
• Vegetarianism
• Superstitions
• Festival of Lights

Tune in to learn more, and join the discussion on my Instagram page: @CapturingJoy.KristenDuke

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If you are on Instagram, you'll want to check out Shruti where she talks about her Cancer journey on @pajamamama512 

This is PART TWO of the Baptist and a "Mormon" talking about faith, make sure you listen to PART 1 first!

Naomi is one of my dearest friends. She's lived across the street from me for nearly 9 years, and we have formed a friendship that I truly cherish. You'll hear me say early on in our discussion that she is the first person not of my specific Christian faith that I've really been able to discuss religion with in an open minded way.

We talk about:

• Finding Faith
• Her parents divorce
• Her siblings disability
• Converting to a new denomination
• Misunderstandings with other faiths
• Her sons surprise challenge at the ultrasound

And so much more!

One of my favorite quotes that her mom said to her, "There is no olympics of pain." Meaning we all have a right to our own pain, with no need to compare it to another's pain. 

I know you will love Naomi as much as I do, and wish she lived across the street from you. 

When you do, I'd love you to come say hello to Naomi on instagram where we will discuss this episode, and tell her what you gleaned from the convo. 

@CapturingJoy.KristenDuke

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Listen in as a Baptist and a "Mormon" talk about faith. 

Naomi is one of my dearest friends. She's lived across the street from me for nearly 9 years, and we have formed a friendship that I truly cherish. You'll hear me say early on in our discussion that she is the first person not of my specific Christian faith that I've really been able to discuss religion with in an open minded way.

We talk about:

• Finding Faith
• Her parents divorce
• Her siblings disability
• Converting to a new denomination
• Misunderstandings with other faiths
• Her sons surprise challenge at the ultrasound

And so much more!

One of my favorite quotes that her mom said to her, "There is no olympics of pain." Meaning we all have a right to our own pain, with no need to compare it to another's pain. 

I know you will love Naomi as much as I do, and wish she lived across the street from you. 

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode, don't forget to listen to part 2. When you do, I'd love you to come say hello to Naomi on instagram where we will discuss this episode, and tell her what you gleaned from the convo. 

@CapturingJoy.KristenDuke

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