Welcome to Episode 3 of Blueprints!

This episode's question comes from Megan in Texas:

Question:

"Hi, this is Megan from Texas. My oldest is about to start school, and I’m torn about where to send him. Whenever I reach out to friends or do research, the environment seems really hostile. I feel like I can’t make the right choice. Why do I feel so much shame when I’m trying to make the best decision for my child?"_

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The big idea: Parenting with confidence and grace in a world that often amplifies shame and judgment. Grace sets parents free from the shame-inducing hostility of our culture.

In this episode, Cody and Greg will discuss:

1. It's not just you, the culture is meaner:

- Today’s digital world amplifies judgment, making parents feel like every decision is scrutinized.

- However, this judgment is not new. Like the Pharisees in the Bible, our culture’s hostility is driven by fear and insecurity.

- Parenting confidently in this environment helps teach our kids not to be afraid of making mistakes.

2. Grace can free us from shame and fear:

- God’s grace allows us to parent without fear. We can make decisions confidently, knowing mistakes are part of the process.

- Our kids learn from our confidence, even when we make the wrong choices.

3. Parenting out of wisdom and delight:

- We are called to parent with wisdom and delight, not out of fear or shame.

- We can’t control the hostile culture outside, but we can create a loving, grace-filled environment at home.

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Key Points Takeaways:

- The world is hostile, but our homes don’t have to be. Create a space where both parents and kids can grow without fear of judgment.

- Teach by example: When parents are confident in their decisions, kids learn to trust their own choices.

- Grace allows freedom: Parenting with grace gives us the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them, without the burden of shame.

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www.gracebasedfamilies.com

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