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Parent Forward

Julie Ann Luse

10 episodes

3 months ago

SHOW NOTES: https://parentforward.com/sacredplayseries-whenplaygrowsup/ Remember when play came naturally? When laughter flowed freely with your little ones? Then something shifted. The sidewalk chalk disappeared, games became "dorky," and eye rolls replaced giggles. What happened to that sacred sense of wonder we once shared with our children? This episode explores the beautiful tension of parenting older kids while trying to maintain—or recover—our capacity for sacred play. We dive into t...

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Episode 9: SACRED PLAY SERIES pt 4 | When play grows up: Why Growing Up Doesn't Mean Giving Up Wonder

Remember when play came naturally? When laughter flowed freely with your little ones? Then something shifted. The sidewalk chalk disappeared, games became "dorky," and eye rolls replaced giggles. What happened to that sacred sense of wonder we once shared with our children? This episode explores the beautiful tension of parenting older kids while trying to maintain—or recover—our capacity for sacred play. We dive into the neuroscience behind why imagination fades (it's called synaptic pruni...

4 months ago

17 minutes

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Episode 8: SACRED PLAY SERIES pt 3 | Play as Sacred Space: Meeting God in Imagination

SHOW NOTES: https://parentforward.com/sacredplayseries-sacredimagination/ The spiritual life of children doesn't look like adult faith—it's wilder, more embodied, and deeply imaginative. When my daughter gathered her stuffed animals and announced "Jesus is here and we're going to listen with our hearts," I realized she wasn't just playing—she was creating sacred space in her own intuitive way. Decades of research by experts like Catherine Stonehouse and Scotty May confirm what many parents ...

5 months ago

13 minutes

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Episode 7: SACRED PLAY SERIES pt2 | The Playful Parent - Why kids need you to be silly again

What happens when a parent chooses to be ridiculous on purpose? Something sacred emerges in those unguarded moments of laughter and play. Through a story about a tension-filled dinner transformed by an impromptu Sound of Music performance, we discover how play creates connection beyond what words could achieve. That moment of shared silliness didn't just lighten the mood—it created a sanctuary where everyone belonged, where even a resistant three-year-old found her way back to joy. We've b...

5 months ago

16 minutes

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Episode 6: SACRED PLAY SERIES pt. 1 | Play Is Holy — Rediscovering Joy in a World That Worships Work

SHOW NOTES: https://parentforward.com/sacredplayseries-playisholy/ Remember when laughter came easy? When joy didn't need a reason? Somewhere along the way, most of us traded imagination for efficiency and forgot how to play. This profound loss isn't just about missing out on fun—it's about missing a sacred pathway to spiritual formation. When my daughter asked me to pretend to be a baby bunny, I froze. The request seemed trivial, even inconvenient. Yet in that moment of hesitation, I recog...

5 months ago

13 minutes

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Episode 5: When your kid lies - What's really going on?

Lying often reveals what our children are trying to protect through fear, confusion, or attempts to preserve connection. This episode explores how to create a family culture where truth is safe to tell and honesty is consistently invited. • All kids lie at some point, regardless of their character • Children's dishonesty usually grows from fear or self-protection • Approaching lies with curiosity instead of control opens doors for real conversation • Developmentally, younger children blur i...

5 months ago

10 minutes

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Episode 2: Presence Over Perfection

Parenting doesn't have to be about getting everything right—it can be about being present in the moment with our children. Julianne Luce explores how shifting from perfection to presence can transform our parenting approach and build stronger neurological connections with our kids. • The overwhelming pressure parents feel to get everything right • How fixating on control often disconnects us from our children • A personal story about choosing presence over fixing problems • Research showing...

5 months ago

6 minutes

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Episode 4: Forgiveness Rewires Both Parent and Child

Forgiveness in parenting isn't just about cleaning up after mistakes – it's where transformation begins for both parent and child. When we mess up and repair with our children, we're creating holy moments that reshape relationships and model God's grace. • Perfectionism isn't the goal – being a "formed parent" willing to repair connection is what matters • Research shows rupture and repair cycles actually strengthen emotional bonds • When parents apologize, it signals safety, worth, and unc...

5 months ago

8 minutes

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Episode 1: The Forming Power of Parenthood

Parenting isn't just about raising kids; it's about being spiritually formed through the mess, beauty, and everyday moments of family life. We explore how shifting our focus from behavior management to spiritual formation can transform both our parenting approach and our own relationship with God. • Many parents today feel pressure to parent perfectly while maintaining their identity, marriage, and sanity • We often parent from fear and performance rather than connection • The key to raisin...

5 months ago

8 minutes

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Episode 3: Raising Spiritually Resilient Kids in an Age of Questions

Raising spiritually resilient kids isn't about having all the right answers or preventing doubt. It's about creating relationships where questions are welcome and faith feels real, not forced. • Nearly two-thirds of young people leave church after high school, often returning after a season of questioning • Research shows the strongest predictor of lasting faith is having adults who walk with them through doubt • Parental faith that's lived out authentically matters more than theological kn...

5 months ago

8 minutes

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Trailer - Beyond Tips and Tricks: Parenting as Spiritual Formation

Parent Forward reimagines parenting through spiritual formation, creating space where your soul and your child's are truly seen. This podcast moves beyond tips and formulas, offering a place to slow down and listen deeply to your child, yourself, and God who is forming you through this journey. • Invitation to move beyond behavior management to soul formation • Weekly exploration of topics like responding to lying, repairing after parenting fails, and attuning to your child's heart • Focus ...

6 months ago

2 minutes