Ep. 253: Parenting with Purpose: Blending Family and Faith with David Gudgel

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

Kids & Family, Education, Parenting, Self-improvement

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes David Gudgel, Director of Church Health for the Northern California Venture Church Network. David shares his wisdom on harmonizing faith and family life, drawing from his personal journey as both a parent and grandparent. He recounts transformative moments, like the spiritual awakening his parents experienced, which reshaped their family dynamics and instilled values of patience and resilience. David offers parents practical advice on guiding their children’s spiritual paths while honoring individuality, highlighting how a foundation of faith can foster stronger relationships within the family. The conversation also explores challenges of modern parenting, particularly managing screen time and the role of digital devices, which David believes should be viewed as privileges rather than entitlements. Additionally, he addresses the evolving role of grandparents, advising them to support their children’s parenting choices without overstepping boundaries. Through stories and insights from his books, David empowers families to navigate the complexities of today’s parenting landscape while fostering a spiritually grounded, balanced home environment. Key Moments: 00:21 Balancing Personal and Family Responsibilities 00:50 The Power of Prayer in Parenting 01:37 Spiritual Epiphany and Family Transformation 08:01 Maintaining Faith in Adult Children 16:38 Navigating Digital Devices with Kids 23:20 Challenges and Joys of Grandparenting 29:28 David Ray Gudgel's Books and Final Thoughts Need parenting advice? Grab one of Dr. Meg's coaching spots here. Watch today’s episode 📺 Follow us 📲 Our Guest: David Gudgel serves as the Director of Church Health for the Venture Church Network, bringing over 40 years of pastoral experience from his leadership roles in churches across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix. An accomplished author and speaker, David has shared his insights at numerous events and seminars through Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. His books, including Before You Leave Home, Before You Get Engaged, and Enjoy Your Marriage More, offer practical, faith-centered guidance for major life transitions. David and his wife, Bernice, are parents to three children and proud grandparents of 11. Our Sponsors: Air Doctor: Breathe Easier, Live Better With AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRMEG, and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Phyla Biotics: Visit phylabiotics.com, enter code DRMEEKER at checkout, and start your journey to healthier skin. Field of Greens: Whole, organic fruits and vegetables. No extracts, no lab-made stuff. Just one scoop a day gives you simple, real nutrition. Visit fieldofgreens.com and use promo code DRMEG for 15% off your first order and FREE rush shipping. Wild Interest: Where the magic happens when kids run the show. Wild Interest: find it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s wild! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:29.7	Today we have a very special guest joining us, David Ray Gudgell. As a director of Church Health for Northern California Venture Church Network, he brings a unique perspective to the world of parenting.
1:45.4	So you have three kids and 11 grandkids.
1:50.9	And what advice would you give to new parents who are trying to find that balance between what they need to do or want to do personally and family responsibilities,
2:03.5	because that's always a tricky balance for parents. Yeah, get down on your knees and start praying.
2:11.6	That's where you're rug at. Yeah. Yeah, that's probably the big one. I mean, I still remember my mom. You know,
2:18.9	she was at this point in her life where religion was just religion. And it was something that she
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