Appropriately advocating for our children is one of the most important roles we can play in parenting. Tracy Levinson walks us through her faith story and shares how she unashamedly advocated for her children while teaching them biblical values. 

What we chat about:

Tracy’s story of learning to trust and believe Jesus

Learning how to raise your children biblically as a new believer

Seek wisdom from a multitude of counselors, but make sure they produce fruit in that area

Intentionality of spiritual leadership in marriage and supporting your husband if he is not as involved and spiritually mature

Having a long view of for the things that you feel are lacking in your life

Getting to a healthy place for yourself before jumping into helping your kids in relationships

Teaching your kids about the fruit of the Holy Spirit and helping them to look for friends who have that fruit

Focusing on your children’s hearts and showing them the importance of guarding their hearts

The picture of parenting in a triangle: are we parenting from fear, from control or from the Holy Spirit?

Freedom to talk about sex and purity with our kids and in our marriage

Praying for your kids faith and releasing them to wrestle with their own walks with God

Connect with Tracy:

 

Links Mentioned:

* Unashamed - Candid Conversations about Dating, Love, Nakedness and Faith

* Vela Tomba Hula-hoop-o-logy

* Seeds Family Worship Phil 4:8

My Instastory with encouragement from Lynne Jackson (Connected Families): Watch Here

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