Ep.335: This Cultural Moment: Parenting Today with Deborah Porter

We've been talking about what it means to live in "this cultural moment" as a follower of Jesus. No wonder the topic of parenting has popped up in this series a number of times. This episode is dedicated to how we as parents navigate decisions and conversations when cultural norms conflict with our own values. Can anybody relate? We are thrilled to bring you Deborah Porter, the Ultimate Mom Coach, as we talk through social media, expectations of perfection, family non-negotiables, and difficult conversations. Deborah's wisdom soaks through in every word. She reminds us to approach our own views and our kids' opinions with humility, encourages us to ask for forgiveness when we've made mistakes, and to keep offering our children love as they navigate this world. Our faith is about reconciliation with our heavenly father. Our parenting posture can mirror that spirit of welcoming home over and over. We know you'll find this conversation to be helpful and hopeful as you guide the young people in your life to think through cultural norms, hot topics, and headlines. Deborah reminds us that we can't control what our kids think, but we can teach them how to think as they face the world. Connect with Deborah On her website or Instagram Listen to this episode On iTunes or watch it here: https://youtu.be/mhdZScWoXUA A few things mentioned on the show Curt Thompson interview Jerry Sittser interview The five love languages Maverick City Worship, Wait on you Deborah's freebies Things said "Perfection was never the goal, love is the goal" "We can't tell them what to think, but we can teach them how to think." "God makes up the difference." Thank you to our sponsor Simply Be Box Are you looking for a gift for the teen or tween girl in your life that she will LOVE & you can TRUST? Simply Be Box is the perfect gift for her! Simply Be Box is a faith-based subscription box for teen & tween girls filled with fun, positive, on-trend items, and encouragement to Simply Be who God created her to be. Use Code ODSSummer10 to receive $10 Off Your Subscription Purchase. What's Inside a Simply Be Box: Each box is focused around one of what they call the "Be Attitudes". (Be You, Be Strong, Be Kind, Be a Friend…) These are reminders of who God created each girl to be and how He wants her to live. Each box has both a seasonal & inspirational theme and includes something to… · Read – Faith-based devotional, book, or bible study · Do – Craft, game, puzzle, or activity · Wear – Clothing, jewelry, or accessory · Eat – Healthy snack or sweet treat · Display – Candle, cross, sticker, sign, or magnet · Use – Health & beauty product, accessory, or gadget Boxes ship Quarterly – Fall Box in September, Winter Box in December, Spring Box in March, Summer Box in June 2 Ways to Subscribe… 1. Annual Subscription – Pre-pay for 4 boxes & save! [Total of $250 for 4 Boxes, includes shipping. Auto renews annually until paused or cancelled] 2. Seasonal Subscription – Auto renews each quarter until paused or cancelled [$67.50 per season, includes shipping] Their goal at Simply Be Box, through the subscription box & community, is to help teen + tween girls grow in their relationship with Jesus, know & love how they are uniquely created and encourage them to live out their faith & be a light in this world. Simply Be Box has provided a discount code for our The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast listeners! Use Code ODSSummer10 to receive $10 Off Your Subscription Purchase. Head over to their website SimplyBeBox.com and Subscribe Today! You can also follow them on Instagram @SimplyBeBox.