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Welcome to Episode 2 of Blueprints!

This episode's question comes from Logan in Louisiana:

Question:

"Yesterday, I was trying to get my kids out the door and completely lost my patience. It feels like we’re always running late, and it’s adding a lot of stress to our family. Why are we in such a hurry all the time, and what is this doing to our kids?"

Big Idea: We can't follow God's blueprint for raising kids if we are always in a hurry.

Here are a few things you'll hear in the podcast.

1. Hurry is the result of idolatry.

2. Hurry harms our kids.

3. We’re not doomed to a life of hurry.

Key Takeaways:

- Hurry is violence to the soul. It impacts our relationships with our kids and blocks us from creating an environment of grace.

- Your schedule doesn’t need to control you. Slowing down, saying “no” more often, and creating margin allows for better decisions and deeper connections with your family.

- God’s blueprint for parenting involves grace and patience, not rushing. We can live a life free from the idolatry of busyness and focus on what really matters—our kids and our relationship with them.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Blueprints!

This episode's question comes from Katy in West Linn, Oregon:

Question:
"Hi I'm Katy, I have four kids 10 and under. Between the kids sports schedule, school schedule, all the different discipline needs and trying to be intentional with my husband, I feel like I'm barely treading water sometimes. I know there's a big picture for parenting and I really want to be intentional, but it's hard to see it right now. What is the big picture for parenting and how can I stay on track for it amidst the business of life?"

This episode looks at the big picture of parenting, which is to help our kids become fully alive in God.

To stay on track in the midst of all the parenting chaos, parents need to develop:

1. A long game perspective

2. A mindset the sees parenting as an opportunity, not an obligation

3. A commitment to learning and living out God's blueprint for families

Key Takeaways:

- Parenting is consequential: Our influence shapes who our kids become.
- Kids want us to succeed: They desire a relationship and support in their spiritual growth.
- Parenting amidst busyness: Embrace opportunities in everyday moments to connect and guide spiritually.

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www.gracebasedfamilies.com

Produced by the fine folks at Gum.
www.gumaudio.com

Welcome to Blueprints a podcast about parenting from Grace Based Families.

Each week you'll hear insights and humor from Greg and Cody as they explore a grace based blueprint for raising kids in all stages of life.

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