Ep 213: How to Shift Your Parenting Perspective from Production to Connection with Pastor Kyle Idleman

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

Kids & Family, Education, Parenting, Self-improvement

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Are you constantly caught up in the never-ending cycle of productivity, neglecting the vital connections with your loved ones? In this episode, author and pastor Kyle Idleman reveals the startling truth about why our way of parenting isn't working. Tune in to discover the importance of prioritizing connection over production. In this episode, you will be able to: Examine why many choose to place a greater emphasis on productivity over forging meaningful ties. Gain a deeper understanding of the tension between accomplishing tasks and establishing connections with your children. Explore the driving factors that lead to a focus on results over cultivating connections. Realize the necessity of consciously setting aside instance's to connect with your loved ones. Understand the importance of creating balance and the courage to seek assistance with your parenting. TODAY’S GUEST: Kyle Idleman, renowned for his thought-provoking insights and resilience, serves as the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church, one of America's largest congregations. He is best known for his best-selling books, which have touched countless lives around the world. His passion has always centered around deepening understanding, encouraging inner growth, and fostering connections. He opens up about his personal journey, revealing how, despite being a driven productivity-focused professional, he rediscovered the importance of meaningful connections with family. His transformative experiences sparked compelling discussions that have inspired parents and adults alike. FROM THE PRODUCER Dr. Meg just launched "Simple Discipline that Works," the ultimate course on discipline you'll ever need! If you enjoyed today's episode, kindly consider sharing it with a friend, and be sure to subscribe to remain consistently updated with our newest episodes. OUR SPONSOR Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit!. Click here and use code 50drmeg for 50% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.0	Down here in Hattifature, the folks are busy bringing in a bumper crop of local spots.
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0:55.0	People across the land are calling their crisps terribly, terribly tasty.
1:00.0	In a world where we rush to Google for answers, hoping for instant solutions to our parenting challenges.
1:06.0	We often realize that the help and hope we seek seems elusive.
1:11.0	Welcome to Parenting Great Kids Podcast.
1:13.0	I'm your host, Dr. Meg Meeker.
1:15.0	And today's theme is powerful.
1:18.0	When your way isn't working.
1:21.0	Huh, I think that resonates with a whole lot of us.
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