#123: Changing The Standards For Childhood

Don't let the title of this episode fool you. You're in the right place if...  ...you're tired. You're tired of your job, you're tired of the struggle that won't seem to end with your children (or your parents), and you're tired of the chaos in the world that gives you a million reasons to be afraid.  ...you're curious. You've noticed on the days you take a break from the crazy cycle and go stare at a beach or hike in the mountains, there's still something inside of you that dares to be moved by inspiration. You're not dead yet, and you think you're ready to hope that there's more to life than earning and proving and power. ...you're healing. Maybe you've risked therapy. Maybe your therapist is helping you let go of lies and live in more truth. Maybe your hope muscle is getting stronger, and you're ready to experience more freedom. Doug and Janet start a new conversation in this episode, weaving ideas together from Jamie Winship's book, LIVING FEARLESS, and Janet's book EDUCATION BY DESIGN, NOT DEFAULT. Listen in as they reveal the secret to living the power of truth and love instead of fear and lies, and linger in these TAKEAWAYS:  Schools - and families - are conditioned to promote those who learn without struggle and "wonder what to do with" those who do. But what if struggle is a gift rather than a red flag signaling a failure to perform? And what if performing a standardized task isn't the real goal? (EDUCATION BY DESIGN, NOT DEFAULT by Janet Newberry) How you frame your struggle will be how you respond and manage it because you create realities with your thoughts. (Dr. Caroline Leaf, social media)  Identity is something that is received in community through our imagination from God. You don't come up with your own identity - you receive it in community from above. (identityexchange.com) "...all human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a false view of God, ourselves, and others."(LIVING FEARLESS, by Jamie Winship) Follow Janet on Facebook and Instagram. Find fun LOVE IS FEARLESS merch and support John 15 Academy. Together, there is great hope.