We really hope you listen to episode 64 with Mike Ashcraft the week between Christmas and New Years 2020. We talk about taking time as a parent to do our church's personal retreat, possibly leading your kids through it, and picking words. Set aside a few minutes ASAP to give this episode a listen. It will help you finish 2020 in a great way.

Parent Network Podcast 64

The Result Of Joy

Joy is the resulting emotion of being loved by God that fuels life with Him so that it drives and defines everything else. The invitation is for our lives to overflow with joy and praise. Joy reaches its consummation in its expression. It is not complete unless it gets expressed. We share what we love with others. What we receive, we can't help but give away. What takes place in the depths of who we are will eventually rise to the surface through our demeanor, words, and actions. Our joy isn't dependent on the outcome of our situation but the awakening in the process. The struggles of today will be the stories of redemption tomorrow.

Joy: Part Four

In episode 63 we talk to Pastor Mike Ashcraft about how to infuse a little more joy into your parenting and family in the midst of a different kind of Christmas season.

Parent Network Podcast 63

Enjoy Joy

God designed our minds to awaken our hearts. Because of this, we need to stop and see things that awaken our hearts to wonder. By putting our minds to work, we empower our hearts to stay alive and vibrant. Enjoying things takes time and attention. It's not something we can do flippantly. Joy is the resulting emotion of being loved by God that fuels life with Him so that it drives and defines everything else. We've been made by God and for God, which means we won't find meaning, purpose, and joy apart from Him.

Joy: Part Three

The Power To Shape

Sometimes, joy looks like surrender. Other times it takes the shape of dogged dependency or gritty relentlessness that trusts Christ’s love is sufficient. It’s in these encounters where Christ forms and shapes us. Joy possesses the power to make an appearance in our sorrow and struggles. Both in the good and bad, the source of our joy never departs or runs out. Amid the restlessness, we can experience rest by remaining.

Joy: Part Two

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