What Changes When You See Your Children As Icons of Christ With Dr. Philip Mamalakis
About this episode
Dr. Philip Mamalakis discusses the significance of viewing children as icons of Christ and offers practical parenting advice amidst family chaos.
What does it mean when we say that children are icons of Christ? And how should that awareness impact the way we relate to our kids? In this episode, Dr. Philip Mamalakis returns to the show to answer these questions and more about raising children to love Christ and parenting in the midst of chaos. He shares practical advice for parents (and grandparents) of young kids and teenagers alike—including warning signs that signal we’re drifting off track. Download The Encounter app at https://www.faithtree.org/the-encounter Find the “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” ebook at https://www.faithtree.org/parenting Episode Recap: Today Dr. Philip Mamalakis is returning to the podcast. Why are children icons of Christ, and how should that impact how we treat them? What does it look like to recognize Christ’s presence in the daily chaos of family life? How do we build stamina as parents? Can you share some tips for treating teenagers as icons of Christ? What are some signs that we’re drifting off track? The goal of parenting is not to be a good parent—it’s to be responsive to our children. How can we approach dating intentionally with our children? Do you have advice for…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Philip Mamalakis
Topics covered
- parenting
- spirituality
- children as icons of Christ
- family life
- practical advice for parents
Keywords
- icons of Christ
- parenting advice
- family chaos
- raising children
- Orthodox parenting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Faithtree Resources
Products: The Encounter app
Books & works: 10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know
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