Purposed Parent/Connected Child

Even if you doubt your child pays attention, your actions and reactions are seen. Each word you speak is heard. When you awaken every morning, do you consider the opportunities you'll receive to disciple Christ to the watching eyes at home? Today I share 4 important ways Jesus prepared His disciples and how those steps apply to you as a mom.   Read the transcript here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-060

Life seems to move more quickly every day. Sometimes you simply have to stop and make spontaneous choices to play. God created you for more than a work routine. Often, the simplest life brings the most joy. Read the episode:  

Sitting in boredom is a skill your child must learn to embrace. Today we discuss the importance of allowing your child to be bored and how it can bring them closer to you and Christ. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast---episode-038---teach-your-child-the-beauty-of-boredom

On a recent walk with my teen daughter, I asked her to share the top three things she believes I did well when raising her. I hope her thoughts encourage you to seek God in all things and look to Him for wisdom when raising the precious children He entrusted to your care. Read the Episode Here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-037---life-lessons-from-my-teen

The pace of life will never slow down unless you force the change. Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or irritable? There is one cure for all feelings. Today we discuss summer changes for the podcast and the ultimate method for rest that lasts. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-036---knowing-when-to-rest

 God created the heart of your child to seek Him and hear His sense of right and wrong. When left unheeded, God's voice becomes quieter until it becomes imperceptible. Before worldly deceptions and cultural values become the guide your child follows, there is a way to lead them to listen for the voice of the Savior. Read the podcast episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-035---should-your-child's-conscience-be-the-guide%3F

The biggest indicators of the condition of your child's heart are the words they speak, the actions they take, and the way they respond to you. If your child cannot respect and respond to your authority, they may never listen to God. Listen to this episode for tips and Scripture for equipping your children to listen to the wisdom God gifts to you, so they will invite His wisdom into their life. Read the episode here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-034---why-won't-my-child-listen-to-me%3F

Parents can't be held accountable for whether our children decide to follow Christ, but we are responsible for growing them in the fullness of knowledge of the Lord. Our walk with Christ and the way we allow Him to carry and create us anew daily will attract our children toward Him. Listen today for tips on creating this atmosphere in your home. Read the episode here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-033---what-is-better-than-reading-scripture-to-your-children%3F

In a world that seems to be drifting father from the truths of God, what can we do to ensure that our children walk in truth? Today we discuss the top way to shine Christ into the lives of our children, and we are reminded that instead of viewing specific moments in which to try to influence our children for Jesus, our entire life is an opportunity to make Him known. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-032---teach-your-children-to-live-in-the-power-of-the-spirit

Laying the groundwork for our children to build a life of faith consists of many small, intentional acts of eternal perspective. Today we remember that it's never too early or too late to expose our children to Bible stories, miracles, and truths that will grow their interest and knowledge of God. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-031---how-to-lay-groundwork-for-your-child-to-build-a-life-of-faith

Adults can have difficulty determining the voice of God. How do we teach children to listen for and hear God? On this episode we hear ways God intimately speaks to believers and discover tips on how to help children carry peace that they have heard God speak to them. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-030---how-to-teach-your-child-to-listen-for-god

A mother's pursuit of a deeper personal walk with Christ can set the tone and temperament of the household. As we mentor Jesus through a life of purity and dignity, our children learn to desire and live above reproach by following the standards established by God. Listen today for scriptural, practical tips to raise a child with a heart set for eternity. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-029---blameless-before-christ

Although it's human to get weary, be discouraged, or feel alone, these are just feelings. How we feel is an indicator of emotions, not necessarily His truths. Today we discuss how to intentionally use emotions and feelings to steer us toward Christ and draw nearer to Him. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-028---don't-grow-weary

Only Christ can heal the troubles our children face, but parents have the privilege of leading them straight to Him with every burden life brings. With the great blessing of parenting God's children, we also carry responsibility to lead them humbly and lovingly to Jesus with trials. Today we discuss verses and discover questions that lead us to better understand, help our children, and lead them to Jesus. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-027---facing-hard-stuff-with-your-child

What a precious gift we offer our children when we teach them to seek and hear God like Jesus. The closest mentor they have will be a parent who lovingly guides them to the feet of Jesus. Will that be you? Listen today to hear truths and tips to guiding your child to see and hear our Heavenly Father like Christ. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-026---teach-your-child-to-seek-and-hear-god-like-jesus

Have you ever felt stuck or overloaded by personal issues that get in the way of parenting the way you want to? In this episode, we discuss Scripture and targeted questions designed to help you move nearer to Christ and parent with freedom and connection. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-025---facing-hard-stuff-to-become-a-godlier-parent

Memories, trauma, or lack of experience can cause inappropriate behaviors families struggle to resolve. These may be exhibited by the child, or the parent may also have unresolved needs. How can you connect with a hurting child or maintain connection throughout your parenting years? What are ways to build strong attachment? Today we discuss steps to grow these important skills. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-024---biblical-parenting-through-hard-places

In order to analyze information, digest material, and produce godly discernment over fleshly judgement, your child must think with a mind influenced and directed by the Lord. Today we learn how to teach our children to discern information taught and caught through the lens of biblical critical thinking. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-023---teach-your-child-biblical-critical-thinking

Every decision you make can bring you closer to the likeness of God and move your child toward, or away from, the image of Jesus. Today we discuss ways to grow your child toward perfection in Christ. It all begins with our humble submission. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-022---mature-your-child-toward-perfection-in-christ

Ungodly influences lurk in every heart and home. Do you know which ones may be a snare to you or your family? Today we list several temptations and traps to avoid so that we may honor God and be the mentor He desires for our children.

Culture and human nature entice us to seek emotions and thoughts to lead us. But God knows our heart is untrustworthy. In fact, He warned us in Jeremiah 17:9, which says, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Listen today for 3 tips to teach your children not to follow the heart, but the Word. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-020---teach-your-children-not-to-follow-their-heart

Is godly influence present in your home? Do your children see it? If parents are not purposeful to mentor Christlike truths and character in the home, children will follow the leadership of the world. Today we discuss 3 ways to influence our children before the world directs them away from God. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-019---how-to-help-my-child-find-and-live-god's-biblical-truths  

It is our duty to recognize and react to the responses we receive from our children. Ignoring a retort or refusal to complete a required task may be easier in the moment, but God calls us to a standard of excellence when shaping the heart of each child. Today we discuss why it is so important to intentionally shape the heart of our child, not simply discipline or correct. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-018---shaping-the-heart

Have you ever stopped to think about what you actually expect from school? Is the institutional public education system in America meeting your expectations and the needs of your unique child? Today we explore the option of homeschool and learn tips on how to begin to establish education at home for your child and family. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-017---purpose-of-school

Have you ever tossed a desperate bargain to the Lord? In 1 Samuel 1, we learn how Hannah, in despair, muttered a promise that would affect her future and that of her child. Listen today to discover how this lesson teaches us to be stronger examples of Christ for our children and strengthens our walk with God. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast--episode-016---parenting-for-god

Every believer wants their child to desire God. We also want our child to know when they hear Him, and we must teach our children that although God speaks to each person uniquely, He remains consistent in basic qualities. Listen today to hear the ways God consistently shares His voice and direction. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-015---hearing-god's-voice

As we raise our children to find identity, we teach them to listen to Jesus, not what this world tells them. Our children must develop godly resiliency, trust, and confidence that will enable them to live the fullness of God's truths. Once parents firmly stand in the identity we receive through Christ as Savior, we are able to mentor truth for children to emulate. Listen today to discover barriers to safeguard against  so our children will be rooted in the freedom of true identity. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-014---finding-identity

The immorality, chaos, and disorder we see in our culture stems from the absence of God's morals within the hearts and minds of society. What happens when parents do not seek the wisdom of God? What happens when generations do not abide by or teach God's truths and morals to those behind them? Today we look at the days of Noah and see that each parent must ask what kind of future they want to leave their children and act before it is too late. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fcomnected-child-podcast-episode-013---as-in-the-days-of-noah

We live in a time of rapid moral decline when many proclaim that truth is relative. How do parents help children build a strong relationship with Jesus and live by His truths? How do we keep them from following everything the world professes as good and right? Listen today to hear tips and truths to teach your children that God's truth is the only moral compass to follow for true peace and joy. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-012---values-in-a-world-of-immorality

What we are today shapes who our children become tomorrow. Today we begin a summer scripture series beginning in Proverbs that will help establish or grow the roots of your child or grandchild to become steadfast, strong followers of Jesus. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast-episode-077---roots-of-wisdom  

When days are hard and unexpected trials arise, remember that your child watches your every action and reaction, storing it away as it shapes their character. Do they see Jesus when they watch you? Today I discuss a personal story and ways parents can battle and triumph over hardship through simple choices and the joy of living with eternal perspective. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast---episode-010---do-they-see-jesus%3F

As God created the “inmost” being and knitted your child together, His actions were exclusive, complex, and completed with purpose. God, the Author of Life was involved in planning and forming each inmost area and outer detail of your child's soul and body. Today we share how to recognize helping our child recognize the ways they are unique, but most importantly, how to use their giftings, talents, and interests for God. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-009---uniquely-christ's

A mature relationship that builds Christlike character cannot be formed without a deep desire for Jesus to be reflected daily for our children. It's easy to raise them in ways that produce the morality taught in this world, but we must desire and do more for the children God has entrusted to us. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-episode-008---building-character-

Seeking God with a purposed heart and actively maturing and deepening our personal walk with Him through relationship with Jesus leads to a deeper, eternal perspective parenting style. First, we must discover exactly what type of parent we have been - and what type we would like to be in the future. Today we study parenting styles and discover how to develop our children through scriptural parenting. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-007---parenting-styles-

The calloused knees and righteous hearts of prayerful parents will save the next generation. Today Terri shares 5 key steps to prayerfully releasing your child to God and offers prayers that enable you to shepherd your child or grandchild in biblical ways that delight the heart of God and equip the next generation to seek and live for Him. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-006---prayers-for-the-battle

Are you aware that there is an unspoken, evil agenda in this world that actively battles for the heart and soul of your child? Your walk with Jesus and the home life you create are the most important influences your child will have. Listen today as Terri shares 6 important tips every parent must know in order to battle for their child. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-005---battle-for-your-child

The world is a battlefield for the mind and heart of your child. Parents must remain diligent and consistent to teach and mentor our children in how to withstand the schemes and deceiving tactics used by Satan. Today we discuss the basics needed to build a foundation for our children to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-004---arming-your-child-spiritually

Would you like to raise a child who copies the behaviors and customs of this world or one who allows God to transform her into a new person, set-apart from this world? Through the sanctification of Jesus and the Holy Spirit alive within us, mothers have the power to raise children who are sanctified for Him and live a beautiful testimony of His love and grace. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast-episode-003---set-apart-parenting-for-a-set-apart-child

Once we acknowledge the agape love and power of Christ living within us, how do we begin to mentor the Master to our children? Today I discuss ten tips every parent must remember as we strive to make Jesus known and shown to our children. https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent%2Fconnected-child-podcast---episode-002---mentor-god's-heart

If you yearn for deeper connection to Christ and your child or are ready to stop reactive parenting and focus on the precious and unique child God has entrusted to your care, join me as I share the reason for this podcast. Mothers must purpose to know , love, and follow Jesus, to clearly show Him to our children, or the world will direct them away from Christ. Let's stand together now to protect our children for eternity.