Uninvited Guests - How to Raise P...

Uninvited Guests - How to Raise Positive Kids in a Negative World, Part 1

Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast by Living on the Edge
Oct 20, 2025
27:30

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One of the biggest questions parents are asking today is, “How do we raise positive kids in such a negative world?” In this message, Chip explains that God has a plan for parenting and the Bible clearly lays it out. If you long to strengthen the relationships with your children and increase the joy in your parenting journey, the first step begins here.

Four principles for positive parenting

  1. Effective parenting begins with positive CLEAR-CUT OBJECTIVES! -Ephesians 6:4
  2. Effective parenting demands we PRACTICE what we PREACH. -1 Corinthians 4:14-16
  3. Effective parents build relationships that BOND. -1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-12

8 “Keys” that build relationships that bond

  • UNCONDITIONAL love
  • Scheduled TIME
  • FOCUSED attention
  • EYE contact
  • ONGOING communication
  • Meaningful TOUCH
  • Have FUN together
  • PRAY together often
  1. Effective parenting requires CONSTANT REPAIR and ONGOING MAINTENANCE. -1 John 1:9

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