5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I'm Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children's author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I'm also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint (ages 3-8), and an adult book, Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life,
Hello, I’m Karen Ferguson, your new podcast host beginning February 2025! I’m a wife, mom, grandmom and author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. I have a background in K-8 education and a passion for equipping parents to raise competent, God confident kids.
In this podcast, we cover parenting practices from both a practical view and a biblical view that will benefit your child’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Our goal is to help you raise kids with a positive, godly self image so they can become all they were created to be. I know you’re busy so we’ll keep it short, let’s take just five minutes and dive in!
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5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Parenting through the Seasons: Trusting God through every Stage w/ Cara Ray
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Join Host Karen Ferguson and special guest Cara Ray on the topic of Parenting through the Seasons: Trusting God through every Stage.
In this episode, Cara walks us through 4 distinct seasons of parenting and connects them to the 4 natural seasons for a discussion that is both fascinating and encouraging. Cara brings an inspiring and heartfelt message to remind parents that no matter what season you are in, and no matter the challenges, God is faithful to bring beauty, growth, and fruit - in His perfect time.
HERE ARE SOME POINTS CARA COVERS IN THIS EPISODE:
Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
SPRING — The Season of Beginnings
Theme: Growth, curiosity, hope
SUMMER — The Season of Steady Work
Theme: Formation, consistency, presence
HARVEST — The Season of Fruit
Theme: Gratitude, joy, receiving
WINTER — The Season of Release and Trust
Theme: Letting go, dependence, quiet faith.
Closing Encouragement: Faithful in Every Season
Scripture: Ecc 3:11 (He makes all things beautiful in its time.)
Cara Ray is a writer, Bible teacher and founder of The Writers' Bloc community and podcast. As a former quiet time checkbox checker, she now writes to help others slow down, savor Scripture, and pursue holy leisure. Cara's work has been featured on Desiring God, Challies.com, Gospel Centered Discipleship, and the YouVersion Bible App.
BE SURE TO CONNECT WITH CARA ONLINE AND CHECK OUT HER NEW BOOK AND SEASONS OF CREATIVITY RESOURCE BY CLICKING THE LINKS BELOW:
The Pursuit of Holy Leisure book: https://cara-ray.com/pursuitofholyleisure/ Seasons of Creativity workbook: https://dedicated-producer-5419.kit.com/a10948cb1d
WEBSITE: https://cara-ray.com/
Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈
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