Raising Children in a Shifting World: Christian Parenting & Faith-Filled Homes
As the back-to-school season begins and routines shift, many parents are left asking: How do I raise my children to know God in a world that is constantly changing? In this episode of Rooted in Grace, host Jay Purdie delivers an encouraging, honest conversation about faith-based parenting, everyday discipleship, and leading your family with confidence instead of fear. Grounded in the truth that God strategically chose you to parent your children in this specific generation, Jay unpacks how true faith is modeled through everyday actions from car rides to bedtime prayers rather than rigid perfection. Jay also shares a deeply personal perspective on parenting her daughter, who was diagnosed with non-verbal autism at age two. Through her story, she reminds us that God knows how to reach every child’s heart, regardless of their diagnosis, age, or circumstances. Whether you are navigating special needs parenting, answering tough questions from teenagers, or establishing daily family devotions, this episode offers a gentle reminder to keep planting seeds of faith and trusting God with the growth. Rooted Reflections Leading by Example: Children learn more from the faith they see modeled in daily life—prayer, forgiveness, and worship—than from what is simply taught. Everyday Discipleship (Deuteronomy 6): How to integrate faith naturally into daily routines like morning commutes, mealtimes, and bedtime. Faith & Special Needs: Encouragement for parents of neurodivergent or special needs children on planting spiritual seeds when the journey looks different than expected. Intentional Parenting Over Perfection: Shifting the focus from raising "perfect" kids to raising children who know and trust Jesus Christ. Back-to-School Encouragement: Finding peace and confidence as your children spend more time outside the home during the new school year. #ChristianParenting #RootedInGrace #FaithFilledHome #ChristianMom #Discipleship #SpecialNeedsParenting #BackToSchool #FaithOverFear