Intentional Parenting, Discipling Our Children, Refining Through Challenges

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About This Episode In this episode, Aaron and Jennifer return together to talk about parenting with intention and the ways God has been refining them. As parents of six, they share how they set aside one-on-one time with each child and why asking questions often reaches a child's heart better than simply pointing out character issues. They talk about preparing children with the gospel so they are equipped for life's winter seasons, and why Scripture familiarity gives kids something to return to as adults. They also open up about recent challenges in their marriage, the need for humility and self-reflection, and the power of praying together when emotions run high. Plus, they share about their new children's books and reflect on seven years of podcasting.

About Aaron & Jennifer Smith Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.

In This Episode One-on-one time — creating space for spiritual growth with each child Asking better questions — reaching a child's heart instead of only correcting behavior Preparing kids with the gospel — equipping children for life's winter seasons Scripture familiarity — giving children a foundation to return to in adulthood Humility and self-reflection — the posture that makes growth possible Refining through challenges — how hard seasons shape a marriage Praying together — staying connected during emotionally challenging seasons Devotional practices — how God uses them to reveal areas to grow

Resources from This Episode This is How You Love Your Mommy and This is How You Love Your Daddy: children's books on Amazon Recommended: Experiencing God devotional by Henry Blackaby Marriage After God Shop Full show notes and blog post

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