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Purposed Parent/Connected Child

Welcome to the Purposed Parent/Connected Child podcast! I’m Terri, a mom who has raised two sets of children over two generations, with one daughter now in Heaven. I hope that as you listen, you envision my arm around your shoulder. I’m here to encourage and equip you to move from being a good mom and help you become a godly mom. My prayer and purpose is that as you listen to each episode, your heart and mind will fill with Biblical truths and tips. Each show is crafted to bring you nearer to Christ and equip you to mentor Him to the precious children He has entrusted to you. It’s true that the days are long, but the years are short. You and I must practice purposed parenting now. Have you discovered that parenting is trickier than you expected? I’ve discovered that mothers need an intentional plan to raise children to follow Christ instead of culture. We need a way to set the foundation of faith for our child, and lovingly disciple them, so their relationship with Jesus (and us) lasts into adulthood. Motherhood is meant to be surrendered to Christ daily. I believe that despite what society teaches, you are not enough. That’s because you weren’t meant to be, but through Him, you are beautifully capable. God chose you for this exact moment and for the unique children He placed under your care. It’s time to rise and raise children to chase Christ over culture. Mothers are the front line to mentor Jesus. Will you unintentionally be a barrier between your child and Christ, or will you reflect His light to mold the hearts of your children? The Purposed Parent/Connected Child podcast will equip you to parent with Christ in the center. As you learn to prayerfully parent with purpose, your children will draw nearer to Him and to you. You will build healthy connection with Christ and your child that will last into eternity so you will truly be a purposed parent with a connected child in the ways God desires. You’ll transform from a good parent to godly mother. I have some suggested next steps: 1. Visit my website: terrihitt.com 2. While you’re on the website, grab your free guide to Help Your Child Develop (Godly) Confidence. You’ll also find many other free resources to deepen your walk with God. 3. Contact me for a 30-minute complimentary coaching call to see how I can help you move from being a good parent to a godly mom. 4. Join The Set-Apart Mom Community – Have you decided peers and culture won’t be the main influence over your precious children? Email me at info@terrihitt.com for details on how you can work with me one-on-one and in group settings so we can rise together and raise kids who chase Christ. You’ll also gain access to my proven Purposed Parenting Plan and Motherhood Mindset Model.

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Episodes

Teach Your Children to Test What They Are Taught 16:34 April 11, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Teach Your Children to Test What They Are Taught

Have you noticed how challenging it can be for adults to discern biblical truths in culture today? Without parents intentionally maturing biblical critical thinking skills, our children will not develop the important ability. Every area of your children’s life and eternity is impacted by whether they can identify what is in alignment with God’s Truths and how that shapes the decisions they make. How are you helping them discern fact from fiction? Read the Episode: …
Equip Your Child to Stand Against Sin 19:16 April 4, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Equip Your Child to Stand Against Sin

Just like learning any skill, your child will need to be taught how to stand against sin. Today we discuss the most effective ways for your child to guard against sin and use Scripture to help guide the way. Read the Episode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast- episode-073---equip-your-child-to-stand-against-sin
Important Christian Parenting Must-Do’s 17:17 March 28, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Important Christian Parenting Must-Do’s

Despite how good you try to be, or how much you love your children, you will fall short of Christ’s example. We all will. Praise God! He is ready to guide and guard. Today we’ll look at 8 ways you can use practical, timeless steps to nurture your personal walk with Jesus and fulfill the beautiful privilege God placed on you as a parent. Read the Episode Here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast- episode-072---important-christian-parenting-must-do's If …
Does Your Family Think You’re a Complainer? 16:40 March 21, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Does Your Family Think You’re a Complainer?

Most complaining mothers seem to carry basic habits. Today we highlight some of the most common characteristics of mothers who complain. We’ll explore the effects of negativity on her family and her walk with Christ. Does your family look at you as a complainer or a woman filled with gratitude? Read the Episode Here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast--- episode-071-%E2%80%93-does-your-family-think-you%E2%80%99re-a-complainer
Do You Correct or Punish When You Discipline? 19:19 March 14, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Do You Correct or Punish When You Discipline?

God wants parents to address ungodly or incorrect behavior children exhibit. You don’t want to ignore actions that sin against God or form bad character. However God calls mothers to disciple, or train and teach, through discipline, not just jump to punishments that skim over the heart of behavioral or character issues. Today we discuss practical ways parents can disciple the heart instead of punishing behavior. Read the Episode: …
Interview with Marissa Hitt, CEO Melane & Co. 39:28 March 7, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Interview with Marissa Hitt, CEO Melane & Co.

Every parent wonders what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Today Terri interviews her middle daughter, nineteen year old, Marissa, the CEO of Melane & Co., about growing up in a Christian household and how that has affected her interests and goals. We also share about relationships, connection, Christ, business, homeschool, and patient, purposed parenting. Listen to hear what Marissa shares about mistakes and successes through her eyes. If you'd like to connect with Marissa or …
Are You Teaching Your Child to Fall Victim to Emotions? 19:00 February 29, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Are You Teaching Your Child to Fall Victim to Emotions?

Your beliefs impact your thoughts, emotions, responses, and behavior. When emotions produce bad habits, your child experiences a learned response from you that will most likely stick for life, unless you work to correct it within yourself now. Your emotions shouldn’t be guarded by reactive or protective responses, but from a relationship with Jesus that believes and teaches truth from the Ultimate Source. Today we discuss godly responses that apply for you and your child in times of high …
Have You Planned for Your Child’s Spiritual Growth? 18:20 February 22, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Have You Planned for Your Child’s Spiritual Growth?

Just as you mark the walls of your home to show the progress of your child’s physical growth, God calls you to chart the spiritual progress of your child in purposed ways. Today we address impressing the heart and mind of your child with spiritual truths that will reach their heart to shape character and morals for eternity. Read the episode here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast- episode-067---have-you-planned-for-your-child's-spiritual-growth%3F
Specific Steps to Strengthen Connection to My Child and Christ 23:11 February 15, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Specific Steps to Strengthen Connection to My Child and Christ

Have you ever pondered how much more influential you are in leading your child to Christ when you share a solid connection with each other? Learning new ways to connect is beneficial because connection with your child is a beautiful gift _from_ the Father to be used _for_ the Father. Let’s uncover _specific_ _steps_ to build connection with your child on this episode. Read the episode here: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast--- …
How to Strengthen Connection to My Child and Christ 18:57 February 8, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

How to Strengthen Connection to My Child and Christ

If you’ve ever felt powerless, hopeless, frustrated, or confused about how to parent your child, you’re not alone. Many children today have replaced attachment to parents with attachment to peers. How can parents gain connection and strengthen home life in this culture of influencers and institutions? Read the Epsiode: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast- episode-065---how-to-strengthen-connection-to-my-child-and-christ
Stop Yelling So Your Child Can Hear You 15:55 February 1, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Stop Yelling So Your Child Can Hear You

Acknowledging your propensity to yell and asking God to lift that burden from you is the first step in changing a behavior that harms the child you love. No matter how disobedient your children are, the trigger that causes the yelling resides within you. Today we discuss reasons for yelling, but also new ways to communicate without making a sound. Read the Transcript: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast- …
Stop Raising Typical Teens 20:01 January 25, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Stop Raising Typical Teens

Is your teen’s identity built on peer acceptance or in Christ? In order to raise a teen you like being around, and who enjoys time with Jesus and you, you both need guidelines and boundaries. Today I share 15 tips to help you pursue godly motherhood while building an eternal perspective in your home that shapes your teens character through Christ. Read the Episode Transcript: https://www.terrihitt.com/items-1/purposed-parent-connected-child-podcast--- episode-063---stop-raising-typical-teens …
Do You Parent to Prepare or Repair? 20:14 January 18, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Do You Parent to Prepare or Repair?

Raising a child for Christ should be a sacrificial lifestyle that brings you to your knees and keeps you there. It is humbling submitting to transformation through Christ so you can become the follower of Jesus you need to be in order to model Him well to your children. It is admitting the ungodliness in yourself that allows you to accept and love the ungodliness in your children, but striving to move each of you into Christlikeness. It is preparing your child for a lifetime walk with Christ, …
Why I Need to be Careful About How I Shape My Child’s Faith 14:26 January 11, 2024 Play in Edifi Player

Why I Need to be Careful About How I Shape My Child’s Faith

As a believing mother, you carry the privilege and responsibility to adhere to a set-apart lifestyle that continually seeks Him, depends on Him, and honors Him. While you’ll never be a perfect parent, through Christ, you are perfectly called when you accept the position of modeling Jesus to the children entrusted to you. Have you decided to raise your children for Christ or will you raise children of the culture? Read the episode: …