From Regret to Repair: Healing Parent-Child Relationships through Love and Connection - w/Suzie P. Lind

Discover how embracing humility and focusing on repair can transform your relationships with your children, regardless of their age. Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and special guest Susie Lind explore the challenges of parenting beyond fear and control, emphasizing the importance of building authentic connections and being present for meaningful repair.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Repairing Relationships – Acknowledging past mistakes and being available for repair can strengthen and heal the bonds with your children.
• Parenting Beyond Fear – Understanding how fear influences parenting styles and learning to approach your children with love and connection rather than control.
• Self-Awareness as a Parent – The significance of working on oneself to become a better parent, recognizing personal triggers, and how personal growth impacts your children.
• Redefining Authority – Exploring non-coercive ways to exercise authority through example, patience, and creating a safe environment for your children.

Guest Highlights:

Susie Lind – Pastor, elder, and seminary student at Fuller Seminary. Susie shares her personal journey of parenting four boys, discussing her past emphasis on obedience and independence, and how she learned the beauty and power of repairing relationships through humility and open communication.

Resources Mentioned:

• "Try Softer" by Aundi Kolber – A guide to compassionate self-discovery and healing. Learn more
• Meredith Anne Miller – Author and pastor specializing in helping parents engage their children with the Bible in age-appropriate ways. Follow on Instagram
• "Parenting with Love and Logic" – Practical tools for raising self-confident, motivated children ready for the real world. Learn more

Join us as we navigate the complexities of parenting at any stage and discover the transformative power of connection and repair. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow the Voxology Podcast on social media to continue the conversation.



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