Parenting is an extraordinary journey, filled with incredible joys and formidable challenges. As parents, we strive to be the guiding lights in our children’s lives, shaping them into compassionate, responsible, and well-rounded individuals. But amidst this noble pursuit, some aspects often go unexplored – the importance of family secrets, our role as the primary source of information, and the complexities of navigating conversations about faith.
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Leveraging Success Podcast! In this episode, Rob Dayton and I delve into the fascinating world of parenting. We explore the importance of family secrets and discuss the importance of being the first source of information for our children, teaching them about truth, life, and their identity. We also touch on the challenge of discussing faith with our children and the need for us, as parents, to continuously learn and grow in our understanding of faith.
Remember, this journey is ongoing, not just a series of checkboxes. Use your success to create quality time and memories with your loved ones, especially your children and spouse, to positively influence them. Feel free to share these lessons with someone who could benefit from the encouragement of leveraging their success to be an incredible parent.
In This Episode
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[00:04:37] – The importance of teaching kids how to think, not what to think
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[00:09:52] – Faith as a bet and the importance of pursuing answers together
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[00:12:05] – Helping kids discover their unique talents
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[00:16:33] – Casting a vision for the future
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[00:28:07] – Making memories and building a legacy
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[00:33:11] – Continuing to invest in children’s lives and offering support and guidance
Notable Quotes
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[00:08:43] “There’s a huge body of evidence in science about Creation; there’s a huge body of evidence in the contents of historical writings that prove Jesus through His rising.” – Rob
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[00:14:11] “It’s amazing how powerful the words of a father are, particularly when they’re genuine and in alignment with God on creation and what God’s created in our kids.” – Jeff
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[00:33:36] “As many memories as I can into as many people, especially my children, especially my spouse, and do that to influence them for the Kingdom.” – Jeff
Resources & Links
Resources
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e-course – LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt – https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/
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Webinar – How to maximize your leadership potential – https://priorityliving.org/briefings/webinar/
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Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
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Passport2purity – https://amzn.to/3HfSJay
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Book: “Street Smarts” by Greg Koukl – https://amzn.to/41VJVQI
Jeff Gerhardt
Rob Dayton
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