What do you think of when you hear the word ‘discipline’? Depending on how you were raised, that word can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions! Too often the word discipline is synonymous with punishment but are they actually the same thing? Today, Jim welcomes Embracing Your Season podcast host and licensed mental health counselor Paige Clingenpeel back to the show to discuss the nuance of discipline as discipleship and how, when done well, it helps to build character in our kids, take pride in responsibility and learn to make wiser choices as they mature. Full of powerful pep-talk moments from Paige, this is just the episode parents need to start the new year strong!

Jim’s Points on Discipline and Grace:

REMEMBER: You’re not trying to raise obedient kids - you’re trying to raise kids who will become responsible adults.

• Rules without relationship equal rebellion.
  • Don’t be too rigid and remember that relationship matters!
• Choose your battles wisely.
  • You’re the parent, the authority - you win the battle with leadership and empathy. Nagging and negativity don’t work!
• Clearly express your expectations.

To be clear is to be kind! Believe it or not, your kids want to obey you.

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Struggling to find your footing in marriage? Feeling lonely, misunderstood, or like your relationship is at a crossroads? You’re not alone. Even marriages of 30+ years face truly tough seasons, grief, and moments of uncertainty. In this episode, Jim sits down with Ron and Nan Deal - seasoned veterans of marriage who’ve faced these challenges head-on and come out stronger. Ron, a marriage and family therapist and acclaimed author, and Nan, his partner in life and purpose, lead The Mindful Marriage Conference and have co-authored the brand-new book The Mindful Marriage. Together, they share hard-earned wisdom on emotional maturity, personal growth, and building deeper, more compassionate connections in your relationship. Don’t just listen - save this episode. It’s packed with insights you’ll want to revisit again and again.

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Parenting often feels like a whirlwind, leaving little time to recognize the valuable lessons we’re learning along the way - mostly because those lessons don't become clear until we have a moment of quiet reflection (a rare occurrence until the kids leave the house!). In this episode, Jim sits down with author and podcast host Sarah Bragg to explore the personal growth that unfolds as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising children. Pulling from the incredible insight in her book, A Mother’s Guide To Raising Herself, Sarah and Jim emphasize the importance of taking care of yourself and encourage parents, that if you haven’t heard it lately, you’re doing a great job.

Jim's Takeaways

• Fight for time to rest on a weekly basis
  • Find things that refresh you! Maybe it’s doing an exercise routine, enjoying a bubble bath (uninterrupted), or a lunch with a good friend - when you’re rested, you’re more present and more peaceful with your kids.
• Fight for time to restore relationships
  • Find time to connect with your loved ones each week, if it’s only for a few minutes. Work at keeping your relationships healthy and put in the effort towards restoration when needed.
• HAVE SERIOUS FUN!

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