Parent Forward: Where Parenting Meets Spiritual Formation with Julie Ann Luse Parenting is more than managing behavior — it’s sacred, formative work. Parent Forward invites you to see raising kids through a new lens: as a holy journey of becoming, both for your children and for you. Join longtime ministry leader, mother of three, and spiritual formation guide Julie Ann Luse as she explores the everyday moments of parenting through the lens of faith, neuroscience, and soul-deep connection. Th ...
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Have a question or parenting idea? Send me a text right here! Parenting isn't just about raising kids; it's about being spiritually formed through the mess, beauty, and everyday moments of family life. We explore how shifting our focus from behavior management to spiritual formation can transform both our parenting approach and our own relationship…
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Have a question or parenting idea? Send me a text right here! Parenting doesn't have to be about getting everything right—it can be about being present in the moment with our children. Julianne Luce explores how shifting from perfection to presence can transform our parenting approach and build stronger neurological connections with our kids. • The…
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Episode 3: Raising Spiritually Resilient Kids in an Age of Questions
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8:43Have a question or parenting idea? Send me a text right here! Raising spiritually resilient kids isn't about having all the right answers or preventing doubt. It's about creating relationships where questions are welcome and faith feels real, not forced. • Nearly two-thirds of young people leave church after high school, often returning after a sea…
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Episode 4: Forgiveness Rewires Both Parent and Child
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8:25Have a question or parenting idea? Send me a text right here! Forgiveness in parenting isn't just about cleaning up after mistakes – it's where transformation begins for both parent and child. When we mess up and repair with our children, we're creating holy moments that reshape relationships and model God's grace. • Perfectionism isn't the goal – …
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Episode 5: When your kid lies - What's really going on?
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10:38Have a question or parenting idea? Send me a text right here! Lying often reveals what our children are trying to protect through fear, confusion, or attempts to preserve connection. This episode explores how to create a family culture where truth is safe to tell and honesty is consistently invited. • All kids lie at some point, regardless of their…
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Trailer - Beyond Tips and Tricks: Parenting as Spiritual Formation
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2:54Have a question or parenting idea? Send me a text right here! Parent Forward reimagines parenting through spiritual formation, creating space where your soul and your child's are truly seen. This podcast moves beyond tips and formulas, offering a place to slow down and listen deeply to your child, yourself, and God who is forming you through this j…
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