Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting - Episode 183: Fostering Faith: The Role of Spirituality and Curiosity in Parenting with Lenora Edwards

Episode 183: Fostering Faith: The Role of Spirituality and Curiosity in Parenting with Lenora Edwards

12/30/24 • 35 min

Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting

In this episode, DJ Stutz chats with Lenora Edwards, a board-certified speech-language pathologist, about the powerful link between spirituality and parenting. They explore how curiosity strengthens faith and builds meaningful family connections. Lenora shares tips on using tone and non-verbal cues to guide children’s spiritual questions while fostering open, judgment-free conversations.

They also highlight the value of journaling to help kids reflect on their spiritual experiences and develop a strong moral foundation. This inspiring discussion previews Lenora’s 2025 role, where she’ll return every six weeks to share expert insights on raising young children and supporting their moral growth.

Tune in for actionable advice to nurture your child’s faith and family connections!
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TIMESTAMPS
5:34 – Parenting with Purpose
DJ and Lenora discuss the growing need for parents to develop skills and understanding to better navigate raising young children.
13:16 – Deepening Your Faith
DJ emphasizes the importance of nurturing your relationship with God as a foundation for parenting.
16:40 – Fostering Faithful Curiosity
DJ and Lenora highlight creating safe spaces for children to explore their faith and ask questions.
27:06 – Consistency in Spiritual Conversations
DJ and Lenora share tips for approaching faith topics with warmth and trust-building consistency.

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Tune in for actionable advice to nurture your child’s faith and family connections!
Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Imperfect Heroes so you never miss an episode!

Catch our first episode with Lenora. Episode 83. Just CLICK HERE.

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Episode 182: The Power of Spirituality and Stories in Parenting: A Chat with Author and Christian Singer/Songwriter Andrew Peterson

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In this episode, DJ Stutz talks with Andrew Peterson—Christian singer-songwriter, and author of The Wingfeather Saga—about weaving faith into every aspect of life. Andrew shares how he integrates faith into his family’s daily routines, making it a natural part of parenting and relationships.

They discuss the power of storytelling, music, and art in fostering spiritual growth and teaching the beauty of truth. Andrew emphasizes the importance of discernment in media and parenting with humility, openness, and grace. He also gives a preview of his upcoming projects, including a graphic novel and a young adult adventure book, both rooted in his mission to glorify God through creativity.

Join DJ and Andrew for a heartfelt conversation about faith-filled family life and the role of creativity in sharing God’s love.
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ONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundle

Find DJ’s Book “Roman is Bigger” on Amazon, KIndle, Barnes&Noble, and Walmart.Contact Andrew Peterson
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Other Authors/books mentioned in this episode.
Katherine Paterson - The Great Gilly Hopkins and The Bridge to Terabithia Richard Paul Evans - The Michael Vey Series
Lloyd Alexander - The Chronicles of Prydain

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Episode 184: Directing Moral Development in Your Kiddos? Begin Here.

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Welcome to Season 5 of Imperfect Heroes! This season, we’re diving into a powerful theme: The Moral Development of Young Children. In this first episode, DJ Stutz explores how children grow their sense of right and wrong, drawing on the groundbreaking theories of Jean Piaget and Lawrence Kohlberg. From understanding empathy to building integrity, DJ unpacks the stages of moral development and shares practical, real-life strategies for parents. Learn how to model values, spark meaningful conversations, and use storytelling to nurture compassion and fairness. With insights on setting consistent boundaries and creating a family mission statement, this episode is your guide to raising kind, ethical, and responsible kids.
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TIMESTAMPS
2:04 DJ discusses the basics of moral development.
07:15 DJ shares the earliest steps of moral development begin with newborns
18:32 DJ talks about the timing of when children develop an understanding of empathy and fairness.
29:14 DJ Stutz discusses the role of faith in shaping moral development

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Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting - Episode 183: Fostering Faith: The Role of Spirituality and Curiosity in Parenting with Lenora Edwards

Transcript

DJ Stutz 00:14
You're listening to Imperfect Heroes insights into parenting, the perfect podcast for imperfect parents looking to find joy in their experience of raising children in An imperfect world, and I'm your host, DJ Stutz, you Welcome everybody. Merry Christmas is over, but we're still in our Christmas outfits. I've got Santa and, yeah, Lenora has got her Merry and Bright shirt on. It's so much fun. So we're in that little, I don't know, tunnel, cave, whatever that's between