Happy Summer friends!
We are continuing our series, Empty Nester Wisdom, with my friend Amy Fenton. Amy is a mom to three grown kids and she’s been serving in children’s ministry for over 30 years. She has a passion for equipping the local church and the young children that come into those doors.
Amy talks about raising three kids (two boys) as a single mom and how the local church supported them along the way. She had a desire for her boys to be influenced by strong Christian men - and she can look back now and see God’s faithfulness. I pray through this episode that many feel called to step into volunteering for kids and students at your local church. It matters!
I loved her encouragement about finding a church that your kids actually enjoy. It may take sacrifice on your part, but consider prioritizing their needs in a church community when they are so young. I loved this practical yet profound advice for us all!
In this episode, we chat about:
Enjoy!
Courtney
Chapters:
(01:24) Journey in Children's Ministry
(02:46) The Importance of Volunteer Engagement
(05:22) The Role of Community in Child Development
(08:34) Finding the Right Church Environment
(11:24) Balancing Parental Guidance and Faith
(15:35) Reflections on Parenting and Counseling
(17:07) Starting the Journey: Finding Support for Mental Health
(19:01) Building a Supportive Community for Children
(21:42) The Myth of the Parenting Checklist
(22:54) The Role of Parents in Church Involvement
(26:00) Rediscovering Self in the Empty Nest
(29:07) Encouragement for Single Moms
Connect with Pardon The Mess:
Resources from today’s show:
Connect with Amy (amy@thinkorange.com)
Curriculum at Think Orange
Amy’s episode on Raising Boys and Girls
How to find a counselor for my child
Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org