Kyle Idleman - When Your Parenting Isn't Working

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Are you worn out as a mom or dad? (I'm thinking you are nodding your head right now... unless you are too tired!) Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman knows the feeling. We’re talking about his new book When Your Way Isn’t Working. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:30 When you’re worn out and not acting like yourself  4:10 How can you encourage your husband to seek out help from a counselor or otherwise?   7:30 Examples of controlling metaphors (this is brilliant!)  10:00 Prioritizing connection overproduction (John 15) 15:10 Doing what is right even when you are too tired  17:05 The difference between superficial vs connective friends 20:50 These are the four warning lights in parenting 24:00 The wheel of feelings on the fridge  26:30 Watering a fake plant (don’t spend your life producing something that’s not real) Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church, one of the largest churches in America. He's written books like Gods at War and Not a Fan. His new book is When Your Way Isn’t Working: Finding Purpose and Contentment through Deep Connection with Jesus. Kyle and his wife have four children. Learn more at his website: kyleidleman.com Check out Arlene's Screen Kids course or take the screen time quiz at happyhomeuniversity.com More Resources for Your Family: If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. happyhomeuniversity.com Grab the free Happy Home Bundle at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Take one of Arlene's Courses -- Want to have a better marriage? Join Arlene's 31 Days to a Happy Husband course here. happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.