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Family, Parenting and Religion

2023-10-02T18:45:34-04:00

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You Encouragers Need Encouragement Too!

Last updated on: October 2, 2023 at 6:45 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

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One of our main goals as a ministry is to equip you because you are the boots on the ground. Whether you counsel clients, minister in churches, or simply serve and love your neighbors, we create our resources with you in mind. Please use them (more on that below) and reach out to us to let us know how we can help you! We want to offer some very, very practical help. Read more

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2023-09-27T18:58:10-04:00

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The Sky Is Not Falling—3 Ways to Help Our Kids Find Calm in Chaos

Last updated on: September 27, 2023 at 6:58 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

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We all know societal challenges are real. And some people are absolutely called to address them and fight for change. But it turns out: how we discuss, work, and engage for societal change is incredibly important for our kids’ mental health—and our own. Read more

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2023-09-18T21:32:15-04:00

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Is Marriage Really on Its Way Out?

Last updated on: September 18, 2023 at 9:32 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

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Now those concerns overall are real; the data shows both trends are going the wrong direction. And given the crucial power of marriage for human flourishing, I think anything that hurts marriage is something to take seriously and address as robustly as possible. But I also think our perspective is a bit skewed. For a moment, think about the demographic of couples 25-34 years old who are living together. If I were to ask you to guess, what percentage do you think are cohabiting rather than married? Take a moment to consider that question, and then read on for several truths that put the “state of marriage” problem in perspective. Read more

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2023-09-11T21:44:51-04:00

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Four Ways to Find Peace in Any Storm

Last updated on: September 11, 2023 at 9:44 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

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I don’t know why our son had to go through epilepsy or I had to fight cancer – or why you’ve had to face the hard things you’ve had to face. Maybe you’re even in a battle right now. But I do know this. Storms are where we grow. Read more

2023-09-04T20:57:59-04:00

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What Every Empty Nest Parent Needs to Know (Part 3)

Last updated on: September 4, 2023 at 8:57 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

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Are you adjusting to an empty nest? This series will help! Part 1 and Part 2 offer parenting strategies for strong relationships with your adult kids. In part 3 we examine how to strengthen your marriage in this new season. (Stay tuned for a follow-up later this fall, when we’ll reveal what our adult kids say they need from us, courtesy of a brand-new short survey!) When our daughter was in school, we had lots of friends among the other... Read more

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2023-08-29T06:20:18-04:00

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What Every Empty Nest Parent Needs to Know (Part 2)

Last updated on: August 29, 2023 at 6:20 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

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No matter how much great groundwork we’ve laid by nudging our kids toward autonomy in their teen years, going “hands-free” on decision-making is an exercise in trust all on its own. Especially since our adult kids will not make all the same decisions as us! They are navigating the landmines of “adulting” – and if they are early in their adult years, they are doing that for the first time. They are decades behind us in age and (hopefully) maturity. There will be stumbles. Just like we had stumbles during those years. Read more

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2023-08-21T17:08:23-04:00

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What Every Empty Nest Parent Needs to Know (Part 1)

Last updated on: August 21, 2023 at 5:08 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

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So in the span of a few very short weeks or months, as our kids become adults, graduate from high school, and move on to college or work – often moving out entirely – we must almost immediately trade our “take charge” hat for a “coach” hat. Suddenly, our job is to expertly support and motivate our adult kids as they are now (mostly) responsible for their lives. It’s enough to give any parent whiplash! So what to do? Read more

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2023-08-17T07:21:55-04:00

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What I’m Loving Lately – August 2023 edition

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 7:21 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

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Well, the summer heat has been on (literally) and the school year is beginning again for many (cue the kids’ groans), so this is a great time to be a little more lighthearted and highlight the top 6 fun and meaningful things that I’ve been loving lately. In reverse order. Read more

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2023-08-07T15:02:20-04:00

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The Saver-Spender Disconnect in Marriage – and How to Handle It

Last updated on: August 7, 2023 at 3:02 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

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By Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn Are you and your spouse on two different pages around money? The two of us certainly had that problem. In fact, we had such a disconnect that one of us pleaded with the other, year after year, to go the church’s financial management class – and finally went alone. But as we interviewed and surveyed couples for Thriving in Love and Money, we finally discovered what was underneath that dynamic – and that most couples... Read more

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2023-08-04T01:21:02-04:00

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Debunking the Bad Rap Against Evangelical Men

Last updated on: August 4, 2023 at 1:21 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

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I have been waiting for a year to write this blog. (Actually, I’ve been waiting for twenty years, ever since my research began taking me into the minds of men and how they think!) About a year ago, I had dinner with author Nancy Pearcey, who shared some advance findings from her upcoming book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes – much-needed truths that push back on the popularized notion that the way men are wired... Read more

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