In the Everyday Moments — The Heart of Intentional Parenting

Parenting comes with pressure—from culture, from comparison, and from our own expectations. In this episode, Josh Wellborn, National Director of Young Adults, sits down with John, National Director of Called, and Alicia Zick for an honest conversation about what intentional, Holy Spirit guided parenting really looks like. Together they share the joys and challenges of becoming young parents, navigating school choices and discipline, finding identity in "the hidden years," and building real community—especially for moms and families far from home. Their stories highlight the beauty of small, everyday moments and the importance of praying through decisions unique to each child. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough, this episode is a reminder that God leads, equips, and fills in every gap. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Meet John and Alicia 00:01:15 Becoming Young Parents & Feeling Unprepared 00:03:40 Marriage, Moves, & the Early Years 00:05:18 "My Life Is Over?" — Honest First-Time Parent Feelings 00:07:20 Identity, Motherhood, & Beauty of "Hidden Years" 00:10:15 Cultural Pressure vs. Holy Spirit-Led Parenting 00:11:55 School Choices: Public, Homeschool, Christian 00:13:55: Discipline, Consistency, & Prayer Led Decisions 00:18:15 Finding Community as a Young or Single Parent 00:22:50 Mom Groups, Vulnerability & Building Deep Friendships 00:25:35 Daily Rhythms: High/Lows & Ignite Conversation Cards 00:27:58 Modeling Ministry & Encouragement for Other Moms 00:29:55 Fighting for Community in a Post-COVID World 00:31:30 Connecting with your Kids After School & At Bedtime 00:34:00 Small Moments, Big Conversations 00:36:10 Each Child is Unique: Parenting with Sensitivity 00:37:55 Overstimulation, Teamwork & Encouraging Each Other 00:38:55 Prayer as the Foundation of Parenting 00:40:45 Closing Thoughts & Authenticity in Parenting ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com    Follow Called Instagram | @Called.AG Facebook | Called—AG Website | www.called.ag.org   Follow Young Adults Instagram | @YoungAdults.AG