#129: Both Sides of the Story with Jinger & Jessica
Struggle Well School
Emily Thomas
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🗓️ 5 March 2018
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
Jinger and Jessica Lord are a mother and daughter pair whom I have watched and admired first hand. They share a closeness that is often not present between a mom and her 19-year-old daughter. Jinger is on staff at my church in charge of our children’s and family ministries. She is highly organized and administrative with a passion for excellence and the discipleship of children and parents. Jessica is her second-born (in between two boys) and, in contrast to her mother, is a creative, random-thinker who is more passionate about relationships than tasks. We chat about the ups and downs of their relationship and the fruit of intentional discipleship in their home. What we chat about: Expectation vs. reality of what it's like to have a daughter Letting your kids learn by suffering the consequences of their actions Deciphering when to intervene in your children's lives Making sure your children feel like they're being heard Being intentional about spending time together and being quick to forgive Advice for young moms Fitting meaningful moments in everyday life How Jinger modeled contentment and health to Jessica Links mentioned: Family Nights Tool Chest (There are several books in this series. This link is for the introduction.) At Home with Sally Clarkson & Friends podcast God-Centered Mom podcast Marriage Revolution Episode Sponsors: Pursuit Community: get $325 off registration for the Mastermind Retreat in Nashville, TN using promo code MSW at checkout Prep Dish: get two weeks free by visiting prepdish.com/msw Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!
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| 0:00.0 | This is Emily Thomas and you are listening to the Mom Struggling Well Podcast. Hey friends. I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to episode 129 of the Mom Struggling Well Podcast. |
| 0:26.0 | Today I'm really pleased to bring you a conversation that I had |
| 0:29.9 | with a mother and daughter who I know from church. |
| 0:32.6 | Ginger is in charge of the children's ministry |
| 0:35.6 | and her daughter is, I can't remember, |
| 0:37.6 | I think, in her first year of college. |
| 0:39.6 | I've just seen them in their relationship |
| 0:41.5 | and the way they relate to one another and others. |
| 0:43.9 | And I wanted to ask them what's gone well, where have they struggled, |
| 0:48.0 | just to hopefully give us some insights into what exactly are we doing for those of us who still have kiddos loin at home. |
| 0:55.4 | We cover all the things like when your daughter is not like you or not like you thought |
| 1:00.3 | she'd be when you insert yourself and help them succeed or when you |
| 1:04.6 | actually need to let them fail and I really like hearing from Jessica the daughter |
| 1:08.4 | on what her mom did that actually made an impact what does she remember when she looks back on her childhood |
| 1:14.9 | and what are her favorite things |
| 1:16.2 | that she has learned from her mom? |
| 1:18.0 | Before we jump in, though, I need to tell you |
| 1:19.7 | about something new that is going on |
| 1:21.7 | in the mom struggling well empire. |
| 1:23.4 | That makes me laugh every time. |
| 1:26.2 | You guys, it's an empire. |
| 1:27.6 | I feel like I should have a corner office overlooking |
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