#332: Parenting from Overflow: Finding Time with God in Real Life

About this episode

In this episode, Don and Suzanne discuss how parents can lead from a place of spiritual overflow rather than exhaustion, sharing practical ways to connect with God amidst busy parenting seasons.

Hot Take - Burned out parents don’t build spiritually thriving families. In this episode of the Crazy Cool Family Podcast, Don and Suzanne talk about how parents can learn to  lead from overflow instead of exhaustion . They share honestly about what their own relationship with God looked like in different seasons of marriage and parenting — from babies and busyness to work stress, spiritual dry seasons, and building rhythms that last.   This episode is a practical and encouraging conversation for parents who want to stay connected to God, but feel like they don’t have enough time, energy, or margin.   In this episode, families will hear:   why parents need overflow to lead well    how to pursue Jesus in busy parenting seasons    practical ways to spend time with God when life feels full    what to do in spiritual dry seasons    how worship, Scripture, prayer, and simple habits can help parents stay spiritually filled    Don and Suzanne also share personal stories, spiritual practices that have stood the test of time, and encouragement for overwhelmed parents who want to raise kids who love Jesus…

People in this episode

Hosts: Don Manning, Suzanne Manning

Topics covered

• parenting
• spirituality
• time management
• family
• Christianity
• personal growth

Keywords

• overflow
• spiritual practices
• busy parenting
• time with God
• spiritual dry seasons
• worship
• Scripture
• prayer

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