Having a Flourishing Family with Amanda & David Erickson

45 min • 3 december 2024

Today’s episode is one you’ll want to listen to more than once—or grab a notebook and take some notes! I’m joined by Amanda and David Erickson from Flourishing Homes & Families.

In this episode, we discuss:

The importance of fostering trust and connection in your parenting approach.
How discipline can be a meaningful part of guiding our children spiritually.
Tangible tips for building strong family relationships and fostering emotional maturity in kids.
Amanda and David share their own experiences and practical advice for implementing these principles in everyday parenting.

Amanda and David Erickson are the founders of Flourishing Homes & Families, a ministry dedicated to helping Christian families embrace grace-filled parenting. They are the authors of The Flourishing Family and are passionate about integrating the teachings of Jesus with modern neuroscience to create lasting and meaningful family connections.

This conversation is packed with wisdom and actionable insights. I know you’ll leave feeling encouraged and equipped to nurture trust, connection, and spiritual growth in your family.

Enjoy!

(03:05) The Role of Trust in Parenting

(05:52) Trust-Based Obedience Explained

(08:51) Navigating Obedience and Connection

(11:59) Creative Discipline Strategies

(14:56) Discipline as Discipleship

(17:50) Consequences and Repairing Relationships

(21:05) Modeling Repentance and Growth

(23:46) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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