Life On Purpose with Heather Gerhardt
This podcast welcomes women to a journey dedicated to achieving lives of eternal impact. Heather reflects on her past and the shift towards a deeper purpose of inspiring women to explore faith and live meaningfully. She outlines the podcast's focus on nurturing the whole woman—body, mind, soul, and spirit—to create a legacy that honors God and is worth following. And most important, the "why" behind living a life of significance is eternally important.
Life On Purpose with Heather Gerhardt
How to Raise Godly Kids Who Love Jesus
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Raising Godly Kids: Building Strong Foundations and Meaningful Connections
In episode nine of Life On Purpose, host Heather delves into the importance of nurturing the soul, particularly in how we relate to and raise our young children. She addresses myths about quality vs. quantity time, emphasizing the need for both. Heather offers practical strategies for intentional parenting, such as modeling Godly behavior, honoring authority, teaching the fruit of the Spirit, integrating faith naturally into daily life, and minimizing distractions for meaningful connections. She also highlights the significance of setting routines, one-on-one time, and openly modeling repentance and prayer. Heather encourages parents to cultivate a loving, consistent, and laughter-filled environment to help their kids grow in their faith and become compassionate, resilient individuals.
00:00 Introduction to Life On Purpose
00:37 Debunking Parenting Myths
01:21 Building a Spiritual Foundation
04:01 Modeling Godly Behavior
04:48 Honoring Authority and Parents
06:59 Teaching the Fruit of the Spirit
08:13 Integrating Faith Naturally
09:12 Minimizing Distractions for Connection
10:21 Practical Tips for Intentional Parenting
11:55 The Power of Prayer and Laughter
13:34 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview