Intentional Parenting, Discipling Our Children, Refining Through Challenges

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Aaron & Jennifer Smith

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5 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith return together to share powerful insights from their family life. As parents of six children, they discuss their intentional approach to parenting, how they're preparing their children for life's challenges through the Word of God, and the refining process they've experienced in their marriage through recent challenges. They also share exciting news about their new children's books and reflect on seven years of podcast ministry.

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:

How setting aside intentional one-on-one time with each child creates space for meaningful spiritual growth
The power of asking questions instead of only pointing out character issues with our children
Why preparing our children with the gospel equips them for life's "winter seasons" of hardship
How Scripture familiarity creates a foundation children can return to in adulthood
The importance of humility and self-reflection in personal and marriage growth
Ways that challenges and hardships serve as refining opportunities for couples
The impact of praying together during emotionally challenging seasons
How God uses devotional practices to reveal areas where we need to grow

Whether you're a parent seeking practical ways to disciple your children, a couple walking through a refining season, or simply looking for encouragement in your spiritual journey, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and real-life examples for growing together in faith.

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New Children's Books: "This is How You Love Your Mommy" and "This is How You Love Your Daddy" (Available on Amazon) https://amzn.to/41fFtfp
Experiencing God Devotional by Henry Blackaby (Recommended resource)
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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Jennifer Smith, intentional parenting, spiritual disciplines, children's discipleship, marriage refinement, gospel-centered parenting, biblical parenting, marriage challenges, spiritual growth, family devotions, character development, Christian parenting, Bible study

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey friends, I just wanted to talk to you for a few seconds.
0:02.8	We're going to get into the content soon.
0:04.3	But if you're new to this show, we just want to invite you to subscribe.
0:07.0	We're trying to see 2025 be a year of growth and expansion.
0:10.8	We just need people like you to subscribe to our channel and to share about the episodes
0:15.2	that you just are totally in love with on social media.
0:18.3	And then lastly, if you can leave us a review today, we'd greatly appreciate it.
0:23.1	The algorithms will appreciate it. And so thank you so much for joining us on the Marriage
0:27.3	After God podcast. And I just pray that you enjoy this content.
0:32.4	Hey, I'm Aaron. And I'm Jennifer. And we're the host of the Marriage After God podcast. Our desire
0:36.4	is to help you cultivate a marriage that chases boldly after God's will for your life together.
0:40.3	We want to invite you to subscribe to our show wherever you watch or listen.
0:44.0	We are so glad you're here, and we pray that our discussion truly blesses you and your marriage.
0:48.3	Welcome to the Marriage After God podcast.
0:58.8	Hey, everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Marriage I For God podcast.
1:00.8	I'm here with my beautiful wife.
1:01.2	Hello.
1:02.9	She hasn't been on for a while.
1:04.8	We've been, you were on last month.
1:07.7	Yeah, we told them we were going to do just once a month with me.
1:08.7	So here I am.
1:09.8	We're back.
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