S2 E6: Meeting Your Kids Where They Are

In this episode, we're kicking off a brand-new season of the Bridge Parents Podcast with a conversation full of laughter, wisdom, and heart. Pastor Ryan is joined by Pastor Scotty Gibbons—a mentor, father of six, and longtime youth pastor—to talk about one of the most powerful principles in parenting: learning to meet your kids where they are, not where you are.From real-life examples with their own kids to lessons learned in youth ministry, they unpack the value of being emotionally present, slowing down, and parenting with intentionality. Whether you’re raising toddlers, teens, or anything in between, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical tools to help you build trust, create connection, and lead your kids with wisdom.🔑 Key Takeaways:- Why being present matters more than being perfect- How to lead from empathy, not just experience- The difference between reacting and responding as a parent- What happens when we really ask God for wisdom in our parenting🧡 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with another parent who needs a dose of encouragement this week!