Don’t Squeeze the Lizard
07/26/21 • 30 min
Growing up, Jason used to chase and capture lizards with his brothers. He quickly learned that when he squeezed a lizard too tightly, it would run for its life as soon as it was released. What happens when we hold our kids tightly like that? Check out this episode to hear what our guest, Jason, and Ally have learned about the beauty of opening our hands as parents.
Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at https://leaders.life.church/lc-parents-podcast-discussion-guides/
Growing up, Jason used to chase and capture lizards with his brothers. He quickly learned that when he squeezed a lizard too tightly, it would run for its life as soon as it was released. What happens when we hold our kids tightly like that? Check out this episode to hear what our guest, Jason, and Ally have learned about the beauty of opening our hands as parents.
Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at https://leaders.life.church/lc-parents-podcast-discussion-guides/
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