An Encouragement for Young Mothers to Parent by Faith Not Feelings (with Practical Examples)

An Encouragement for Young Mothers to Parent by Faith Not Feelings (with Practical Examples)

April 27, 2026 · 31 min

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This episode encourages young mothers to parent by faith rather than feelings, offering practical examples for emotional processing.

→ Prayer Calendar There are moments in motherhood when emotions feel louder than everything else. Your child is overwhelmed, you’re overwhelmed, and it can feel like the only thing to do is react to whatever is happening in the moment. But what if feelings were never meant to lead in the first place? Instead of ignoring feelings or being controlled by them, we're inviting mothers to see them as something deeper: a window into your heart's need for God. This episode walks through how to help children process emotions in a way that leads to truth, not confusion. It’s not about behavior management, but heart transformation for both the child and the parent. Episode Highlights 00:00 — The purpose of feelings 06:00 — What the Bible says about feelings 14:00 — Nurturing wisdom with your feelings 22:00 — Practical examples & takeaways Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast: themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com The Mind of a Child is an early child development podcast that exists to encourage and equip parents to raise their kids to love God and love others. If you're looking for Biblical principles, practical parenting solutions, and…

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Hosts: Leslie Dudley Corbell, Diane Doucet Matthews

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