So much of parenting is really about the work God is doing in our own hearts. Jeannie Cunnion shares her story of being set free from the shame of her past and learning to let go of performance-based parenting.
If you feel there IS something that separates you from the love of God, this is the episode for you. Jeannie shares encouraging truth and practical applications for giving ourselves and our kids grace.
What we chat about:
- Why we need to be set free from shame of our pasts to live in the freedom of Christ.
- Jeannie’s story of a painful, short-lived marriage and the shame she carried from it.
- What performance-based parenting looks like.
- Shame-driven messages vs. grace-driven messages.
- We all have things that we believe will separate us from God, but he says nothing will separate us.
- Research about children who grow up in Christian homes.
- The importance of talking to our children about our failings and God’s grace.
- Creating a home of confession instead of a home of perfection.
- Acknowledge that we’re all going to make mistakes and that’s ok.
- Jeannie’s Three R’s: Remember, Rely and Recognize
Connect with Jeannie:
“Mom Set Free” book:
Links Mentioned:
- Courtney DeFeo
- Jacque Watkins
- Mudstory with Jeannie Cunnion–shattering shame and perfectionism
- Mom Set Free book** and Mom Set Free Bible Study** by Jeannie Cunnion
- How to {really} parent with grace Episode 55
- Anchoring Our Kids’ Lovability in Christ Episode 91
**Amazon affiliate link, with no additional cost to you, a portion of your purchase will go to support the production of this show.
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I recently stumbled on your podcast and just want to say how much of a blessing it has been. My family and I have been going through a rough season and through listening to your podcast and using the resources available I feel like this will help me, my husband and my son in our growth and journey to becoming closer to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Thank you again for putting all this out there and making it relevant and accessible to mom’s who need some more guidance and help, and aren’t sure where to look.
Thank you Erica! I’m so sorry for the rough season. Grateful to be a part of God’s pursuit of you and your family. Blessings!!