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Are you a Christian mama who wants your kids to fall in love with Jesus? Me too, friend! I’m Joy Wendling: friend of Jesus, wife, seminary grad, and Children’s and Family Minister turned Stay-at-Home Mom to 5 girls. Join me as we explore our calling to introduce our kids to Jesus and watch as the Holy Spirit transforms their lives. We call this privilege Spiritual Parenting or Christian Parenting. Every day God wants to partner with us as he pursues a relationship with our kids. And, because research shows God created our kids to learn best through play, we might just have a little bit of fun while we are at it.
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Episode Summary:
Hey there! In this episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting, join me, Joy Wendling, as we dive into the topic of division of responsibility for faith. I’ll be sharing insights and stories about how parents can put down those responsibilities we weren’t meant to carry to walk in the freedom of Jesus’ love. So grab a cup of tea, relax, and get ready to be inspired to raise faith-filled kids in a playfully faithful way. Don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow mama who could use some encouragement and joy in her motherhood journey. Let’s enjoy this parenting adventure together!
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Q & A on Division of Responsibility for Faith
Q: What is the division of responsibility for feeding?
A: The division of responsibility for feeding is an evidence-based approach to feeding kids that recognizes that parents can and should control certain aspects of their children’s eating, such as what to serve, when to serve it, and where to eat it. Children, on the other hand, have control and responsibility for deciding whether to eat or not and how much to eat.
Q: How can the division of responsibility for feeding help children develop healthy eating habits?
A: The division of responsibility for feeding puts the responsibility on parents to provide access to healthy foods, while giving children the autonomy to choose if and how much of those foods they want to eat. Over time, this approach can help children develop more balanced and adventurous eating habits, as well as learn to eat treats in moderation.
Q: What is the proposed division of responsibility for faith?
A: Similar to the division of responsibility for feeding, the proposed division of responsibility for faith suggests that parents have the responsibility to provide access to Jesus and foster a loving relationship with Him in the home. However, children have the autonomy to choose whether or not they will follow Jesus and how they will develop their faith.
Q: Is there a guarantee that children will grow up to follow Jesus?
A: No, there is no biblical promise or guarantee that children will grow up to follow Jesus. While Proverbs 22:6 advises parents to start children off in the way they should go, it is wisdom and not a guarantee. Children have free will and their faith journey is ultimately their own choice.
Q: How does the division of responsibility for faith relate to parenting?
A: The division of responsibility for faith reminds parents that they cannot control or guarantee their children’s faith journey. Instead, parents can focus on providing a loving and faith-filled environment, while allowing their children the freedom to make their own choices regarding their faith.
Q: How can parents create an environment where children have access to Jesus?
A: Parents can create an environment where children have access to Jesus by modeling a deep and sincere love for Him in their own lives, incorporating prayer and devotion into daily routines, and sharing biblical teachings and values with their children. However, it is ultimately up to the children to choose whether or not they will embrace their faith.
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