What do you think of the idea of starting a prayer with “amen”? How do you think it might change the way you approach prayer?
Beth Guckenberger and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico, where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author of eleven books, including adult and children’s titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings, and church services about reckless faith. Her style is based on storytelling, and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher, and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts.
During this episode, Beth explores the transformative power of starting prayers with “Amen” and delves into heartfelt stories and biblical insights from her latest books, Start with Amen and The Heart Who Wanted to Be Whole. She shares personal anecdotes and valuable lessons on parenting, spirituality, and equipping children with tools to face life’s challenges.
🎙️ Key Points:
- The importance of addressing the root causes of a child’s behavior rather than merely focusing on their actions.
- Negative behaviors are often rooted in deeper self-image issues and lies believed by the child. An exercise of focusing on truths from the Bible to positively influence a child’s belief system.
- The concept of the “Christian F-word” – The word”Fine” challenges parents to foster deeper conversations and connections with their children.
- The inspiration behind her beautifully illustrated children’s book, designed to teach kids about spiritual warfare and the power of God’s truth – the book is a resource for parents seeking to introduce their children to complex spiritual concepts in a relatable way.
- Encouragement to parents, reminding them that the journey of raising Christian kids is long but filled with opportunities to reinforce core values and spiritual truths.
✨ What You’ll Takeaway:
- The transformative power of beginning your prayers with “Amen.”
- Strategies to connect with your children on a deeper level and address behavioral issues at their core.
- How to introduce your children to the concept of spiritual warfare in a loving and non-scary way.
- The importance of instilling biblical truths in everyday conversations.
Beth’s websites: Reckless Faith & Back2back Ministries.
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