This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Duane and Carrie Daunt to discuss what living out our identity of father or mother can look like as a biological parent. Duane and Carrie share the challenges and joys of parenting a large family and the role sacrifice plays in creating a strong and loving home. They also talk about how their own woundedness has impacted their parenting journey, the role of community, and what to do when spouses disagree.

Key Points:

• Duane’s sacrifice and willingness to put the needs of his family above his own is an essential aspect of creating a loving home.
• Community and mentorship play a crucial role in raising children and passing on the faith.
• Parenting a large family comes with unique challenges but also brings great joy and fulfillment.
• Our own woundedness and past experiences can impact our parenting journeys. It is important to seek healing and restoration in those areas.
• We are human and will make mistakes. Seeking to reconcile with your children afterwards is important for healing and repair.

The Pillars of Duane and Carrie’s Parenting Style:

• Be conscious of the parenting you received growing up and how that has affected you
• The husband sacrificing creates the foundation of a loving home
• Both spouses should have vision and alignment
• Support from the community is necessary
• The Catholic faith is the centerpiece of life
• Do what it takes to be involved in your children’s lives
• You may never see the fruit of your parenting efforts, but that doesn’t matter
• Be open to feedback
• Be Holy Spirit led
• The messages your kids are hearing explicitly and implicitly matter and be attentive to them
• Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill your inadequacies as a parent
• Always attempt to repair
• Root your kids in the truth

Resources:

• Institute for Priestly Formation
• Duane and Carrie’s books:
• Beloved Daughter by Carrie Daunt
• Undone by Carrie Daunt
• Man Your Post by Duane and Carrie Daunt
• JPII Healing Center Retreats (specifically the Unveiled couples retreat and the Undone women’s retreat)

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