How Repentance Transforms the Way We Parent With Father Stephen Muse

About this episode

Father Stephen Muse discusses how repentance can transform parenting and the importance of pursuing eternity in raising children.

Your parenting is not just about what you say and do; it’s a reflection of your inner life. In this episode, Father Stephen Muse joins the podcast to explain why repentance is one of the most important things we can cultivate as parents as we pursue eternity and seek to raise children who know and love God. He also encourages us to slow down, create room for exhale and accept that we won’t always have all the answers. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here . Episode Recap: Today we’re talking with Father Stephen Muse about parenting in repentance. How can pursuing eternity transform our parenting? Parenting is not about knowing the answers. What does it mean to parent from an attitude of repentance? How do we slow down when we feel like we don’t have the margin? What does moderation look like in a world that values busyness? How can we keep fear from taking control in our parenting? What gives you hope right now? How can repentance lead to actual lasting change? What advice do you have for someone struggling with patterns from their childhood? How should we respond if our adult children are straying from the Church? Resources: Follow and rate the podcast on Apple…

People in this episode

Guest: Father Stephen Muse

Topics covered

• repentance
• parenting
• spirituality
• eternity
• moderation
• fear
• hope

Keywords

• repentance
• parenting
• spiritual growth
• eternal perspective
• moderation
• fear in parenting
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Faithtree Resources

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