In our last episode, we explored the role of teaching and prayer in parenting—how heart-based instruction, paired with prayer, invites God to work deeply in our children’s lives. But what happens after we’ve taught and prayed? How do we help our children walk it out in real life? That’s where coaching comes in. In this episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, we’re diving into how the Holy Spirit models what it means to be a parent-coach—gentle, present, and focused on growth. Instead of defaulting to correction, we’ll explore how to come alongside our children with the same grace God offers us. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ What it means to parent like the Holy Spirit coaches✅ How a coaching mindset builds connection instead of resistance✅ A powerful phrase you can use in tense moments✅ A reflection question to help you parent with intention this week If you’re tired of repeating yourself and ready to shift from controlling to coaching—with the Holy Spirit as your guide—this episode is for you!  🎧 Tune in now! 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents in my Facebook group: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to parent with intention and nurture real heart change in your child? Download my free guide:📖 Biblical Parenting Essentials: 10 Steps to Nurturing Your Child’s Heart🔗 Download Here 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience?Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart

In our last episode, we explored the power of honor—how teaching our children to go beyond obedience and actively contribute to family life transforms our homes. But what happens when children still struggle with self-control, patience, or kindness? How do we equip them with the tools to succeed rather than just telling them what to do? In my latest episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, we’re diving into the vital connection between teaching and prayer—because real heart change happens when we give our kids practical tools AND trust God to do the deeper work. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why long lectures don’t work—and what to do instead✅ A simple tool (the T-Chart!) that helps kids take ownership of their growth✅ How perseverance builds godly character (Romans 5:3-4)✅ The power of prayer in shaping your child’s heart If you’ve ever felt frustrated repeating the same instructions over and over, this episode will give you practical steps to guide your child with grace and strategy—while leaning on God’s strength, not just your own. 💛 🎧 Tune in now! 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents in my Facebook group: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to parent with intention and nurture real heart change in your child? Download my free guide:📖 Biblical Parenting Essentials: 10 Steps to Nurturing Your Child’s Heart🔗 Download Here 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience?Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart      

In our last episode, we explored the Toolbox of Consequences—how to guide children with firmness and grace to shape their hearts, not just modify behavior. But what happens when kids move beyond just avoiding consequences and start actively contributing to family life? That’s where honor comes in! In my latest episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, we’re diving into the biblical principle of honor—a key ingredient in raising children who don’t just obey but willingly serve, respect, and bless others. Honor goes beyond rules; it’s about how we interact with each other in our homes. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ What biblical honor looks like in daily life✅ How small acts of honor can have a huge impact✅ A simple challenge to help your kids actively practice honor this week✅ Why honor strengthens relationships and leads to lasting heart change If you’re ready to move beyond nagging and frustration to a home filled with love, gratitude, and mutual respect, this episode is for you! 🎧 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianparentingtips 🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to parent with intention and nurture real heart change in your child? Download my free guide:📖 Biblical Parenting Essentials: 10 Steps to Nurturing Your Child’s Heart🔗 https://scriptureguidedparenting.kit.com/ten-steps 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart

Discipline isn’t just about stopping bad behavior—it’s about training the heart. ❤️ Too often, consequences feel like punishments, leaving both parents and children frustrated. But what if consequences could actually teach, restore, and strengthen character instead? In my latest episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, I share seven powerful consequence tools that help children learn responsibility, develop self-control, and grow in wisdom. These biblically grounded strategies ensure discipline isn’t just reactive—it’s transformative! Here’s what you’ll learn:✅ How to use natural and logical consequences to shape responsibility✅ Why restricting freedom teaches maturity (without power struggles!)✅ How to guide kids through practicing right behavior instead of just punishing the wrong✅ The role of other leaders and mentors in reinforcing values✅ A simple, biblical approach to connecting privileges with responsibility If you want discipline to develop character, not just correct behavior, this episode is for you! 🎧 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianparentingtips 🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to reduce power struggles and build cooperation in your home? Download my free guide:📖 How to Use Faith-Based Parenting to Combat Negative Attitudes🔗 https://scriptureguidedparenting.kit.com/faith-guide 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart

Discipline isn’t just about stopping bad behavior—it’s about shaping the heart. In this episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, Lisa Holsinger dives into The Positive Conclusion, a transformative approach to correction that moves beyond consequences to real growth. Learn how to guide your child through a structured yet loving process that fosters responsibility, wisdom, and reconciliation. Discover how to help children take ownership of their actions, create actionable plans for change, and experience the grace of restoration—just as God models in Scripture. If you’ve ever struggled with discipline feeling like a battle, this episode will give you the tools to create meaningful change in your home. 🔹 Key Takeaways: ✅ The difference between discipline and punishment✅ How to guide your child through taking responsibility✅ Practical steps for making an action plan for future challenges✅ How The Positive Conclusion strengthens parent-child relationships 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianparentingtips 🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to reduce power struggles and build cooperation in your home? Download my free guide:📖 How to Use Faith-Based Parenting to Combat Negative Attitudes🔗 https://scriptureguidedparenting.kit.com/faith-guide 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart

Discipline isn’t just about stopping bad behavior—it’s about shaping your child’s heart for lifelong character. In this episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, Lisa Holsinger shares how "The Break" offers a biblical, heart-based alternative to time-outs and threats, helping kids develop self-control, responsibility, and true repentance. Discover how to guide your child without power struggles, teach real accountability, and replace frustration with calm, consistent correction. Whether you’re parenting toddlers or teens, this episode will equip you with practical strategies to create a peaceful, Christ-centered home. 🔹 Key Takeaways:✅ Why time-outs and repeated warnings often don’t work✅ How "The Break" fosters self-regulation and repentance✅ Practical steps to replace threats with biblical discipline✅ What to do when kids resist correction✅ How to reinforce character growth instead of just enforcing rules 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianparentingtips 🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to reduce power struggles and build cooperation in your home? Download my free guide:📖 How to Use Faith-Based Parenting to Combat Negative Attitudes🔗 https://scriptureguidedparenting.kit.com/faith-guide 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart

Discipline isn’t just about getting kids to obey—it’s about shaping their hearts for lifelong character. In this episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, Lisa Holsinger dives into the power of firmness and the instructional routine, two essential tools that create consistency, build responsibility, and foster respect in children. Discover how to guide your child with love and structure, handle resistance without power struggles, and use everyday moments to instill biblical values. Whether you’re parenting toddlers or teens, this episode will equip you with practical strategies to strengthen your home and nurture your child’s heart. 🔹 Key Takeaways:✅ The role of firmness in shaping character, not just correcting behavior✅ How the instructional routine builds responsibility and respect✅ Age-specific strategies for toddlers, elementary kids, and teens✅ How to handle resistance with grace and consistency✅ The importance of releasing your child after completing a task 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianparentingtips 🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to reduce power struggles and build cooperation in your home? Download my free guide:📖 How to Use Faith-Based Parenting to Combat Negative Attitudes🔗 https://scriptureguidedparenting.kit.com/faith-guide 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart

In this episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, we explore two essential pillars of heart-based parenting: building a strong relationship with your child and casting a vision for their future in faith and character. Discover how meaningful connections lay the foundation for guiding your child’s heart and how you can inspire them to see the incredible person they are becoming. Learn how to nurture character, instill biblical wisdom, and encourage responsibility—all while deepening your parent-child bond. If you want to lead your child with purpose and faith, this episode is for you! 🔹 Key Takeaways:✅ Why connection is key to effective parenting✅ How to inspire your child to grow in faith and character✅ Practical ways to guide your child’s vision for their future✅ The role of fathers in shaping a child’s faith and identity 🌟 Join the Conversation!👉 Connect with like-minded Christian parents: Christian Parenting: Tips for Faith and Family Life🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianparentingtips 🎁 Free Parenting Guide!Want to reduce power struggles and build cooperation in your home? Download my free guide:📖 How to Use Faith-Based Parenting to Combat Negative Attitudes🔗 https://scriptureguidedparenting.kit.com/faith-guide 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Email me at podcast@scriptureguidedparenting.com 🎧 Love this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today! 🎵 Music Credits: Loop3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via WorshipStart

In this debut episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, Lisa Holsinger shares the mission behind the podcast and introduces heart-based parenting. Learn why focusing on the heart aligns with Scripture, how it leads to lasting transformation, and how shifting from rules to relationship fosters harmony in your family. Tune in for practical insights to parent with faith and intention. Music Credits: Loop 3 by SOUNDOLOGY & CO via https://www.worshipstart.com/royaltyfreemusic