EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 17 MIN
Teaching Kids About Emotions and Forgiveness | Ep. 21
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One of the greatest lessons we can teach our children isn’t just how to behave—it’s how to feel and how to forgive. In today’s episode of the Rooted Woman Podcast, we’re talking about emotional awareness and forgiveness as two of the most powerful “heart skills” we can model for our kids. As moms, it’s easy to focus on correcting actions while missing what’s happening underneath the surface—but God cares deeply about the heart. He created emotions for a purpose. They aren’t something to fear or suppress… they’re something to understand, steward, and surrender to Him. Your children learn emotional maturity by watching you. When they see you pause instead of react, name your emotions, pray through frustration, and choose grace after conflict, they learn that feelings aren’t enemies—they’re opportunities to grow in wisdom, love, and self-control. We’re also diving into the deeper meaning of forgiveness. It’s more than saying “sorry” or forcing a quick apology. Colossians 3:13 reminds us that we are called to forgive as the Lord forgave us—fully, freely, and with humility. When your children see you forgive quickly, speak kindly after hurt, and release bitterness, they learn that forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s freedom. This episode will encourage you to create a safe space in your home where emotions are acknowledged, expressed in healthy ways, and brought back to the truth of God’s Word. Because mama, your home is their first classroom in love, forgiveness, and faith—and that is legacy work. 🌿 Don’t forget to grab the FREE devotional in the show notes to help you apply what we talk about today in a practical, faith-filled way! 🌿🌿 If this encouraged you, please share it with a friend who needs hope today. Do me a huge favor and share this on your favorite social media platform and tag me in it @iamsarahwalston on Instagram or Sarah Walston on Facebook. The only way this podcast grows is by you sharing it—so if you would, partner with me in this ministry and share this episode. You can listen now on all your favorite platforms (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, iHeart Radio, and more)! And if you love the podcast, leave a review wherever you listen so other moms know what they’re stepping into. 🤍
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Rooted Woman is a faith-based podcast for moms who desire to grow in Christ while navigating motherhood, personal healing, and purpose. Hosted by Sarah Walston, the show blends Biblical truth, personal testimony, and practical life coaching to help women become emotionally healthy, spiritually grounded, and confident in who God created them to be. Each episode encourages women to steward their faith, time, emotions, health, and relationships with wisdom and grace. Rooted Woman is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, healing, habits, boundaries, community, and walking daily with God—without pressure to be perfect. The heart of the podcast is simple: to help women stay rooted in Christ so they can grow, lead their families with peace, and live out their God-given calling with confidence and purpose.
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