Welcome to Season 3 of Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl! Today I'm sharing my personal 3 key takeaways from my journey these past few years. These are 3 things I've come to believe about the faith journey, and I hope they can encourage you too!

XOXO, Tiffany Dawn

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Today we're talking with Lisa Colón DeLay about rethinking devotions and how we connect with God. How can we refresh our hearts when doing the same old “devotional routine” feels like a burden instead of life-giving? What other ways can we connect with God through spiritual practices from different cultures and times?

I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl"! XOXO, Tiffany

HERE ARE TODAY'S QUESTIONS:
Q1: What does deconstruction mean to you? (@5:17)

Q2: For me deconstruction has had a lot to do with how I understand Scripture and its intent. How do you understand biblical intent and how has that evolved on your journey? (@7:50)

Q3: Many of us have grown up with a very disciplined approach to daily devotions as THE way to connect with God. What do you think devotions are expected to look like? And what are the fruits (good and/or bad) of that approach? (@13:40)

Q4: When I was growing up, Bible reading and prayer were the primary way of connecting with God. And those are great ways to grow in faith. But what do you think would be a more holistic approach for our spiritual health? How might our personality types play into the ways we connect with God? (@19:10)

Q5: There was a point in my life where Bible reading began to feel like such a stressful burden, that I just stopped reading it for awhile. But at the same time, I still believed the Bible was so important! What are your thoughts on all this? (@22:10)

Q6: What does it mean to you to take care of your soul and study the Bible? How does this play out in your life? (@27:28)

Q7: In your book “The Wild Land Within,” you talk about different spiritual practices from different cultures and different times. Would you share a few of these practices that might be helpful, especially for those of us whose devotions might be feeling stale right now? (@32:55)

Q8: On the other extreme, it can be tempting to not care for our souls at all. Why is that a dangerous extreme? Why is soul care so important? (@43:40)

Q9: If we’re feeling a lot of guilt over missed “devotions,” what does that guilt do to our souls? (@48:02)

Q10: Let’s go to a bird’s eye view again. Part of deconstruction is deciding what you are taking forward with you, and what you are leaving behind. Do you have any examples of this in your own life that you’d feel comfortable sharing? (@52:50)

Q11: You have a ton of resources for people who are looking for holistic and healing ways to connect with God. Can you share those resources with us? (@56:20)

LISA’S RESOURCES:
⭐️“The Wild Land Within” by Lisa: https://a.co/d/icVaJRk
⭐️The “Spark My Muse” Podcast: https://lisadelay.com/blog/
⭐️Lisa’s website: https://lisadelay.com/blog/about/
⭐️IG: @lisacolondelay
⭐️My interview on Lisa’s podcast: https://lisadelay.com/blog/eps-228-guest-tiffany-dawn-on-leaving-her-tiny-christian-bubble/

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Today we're talking with Wendy Snyder about parenting young children in a firm but KIND manner. What does Jesus Himself teach us about parenting? Has our preoccupation with sin caused our kids not to trust their hearts and bodies? What are some practical parenting strategies?

I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl"! XOXO, Tiffany

HERE ARE TODAY'S QUESTIONS:
Q1: What does deconstruction mean to you? (@5:07)

Q2: For me deconstruction has had a lot to do with how I understand Scripture and its intent. How do you understand biblical intent and how has that evolved on your journey? (@7:54)

Q3: Let’s dive into that Bible verse about “sparing the rod.” Would you speak to the idea of spanking? (@14:03)

Q4: What is the biblical precedent for using other methods of discipline, or a gentler approach to parenting young children? (@21:50)

Q5: There are many misconceptions about what “gentle parenting” even means. What are some of those misconceptions, and what does “gentle parenting” or “positive parenting” even mean? (@24:20)

Q6: Let’s talk about Psalm 51:5, “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.” I grew up thinking that misbehavior came from sin, whereas modern psychology seems to be at odds with this. Can you help us better understand Psalm 51:5 and this idea of seeing kids as sinful? (@31:25)

Q7: What are a few tips for more loving, more compassionate parenting? Especially if your child is struggling with behaviors that seem negative? (@38:46)

Q8: If a parenting is struggling with setting and following through on boundaries with their children, what advice would you give? (@46:25)

Q9: You have a ton of resources for parents who want to learn more about a powerful and positive approach to parenting. Can you share those resources with us? (@51:38)

WENDY’S RESOURCES:
⭐️ “The Firm and Kind Blueprint” - use code TIFFANYDAWN10OFF - freshstartfamilyonline.com/discipline
⭐️ The Fresh Start Family Podcast: https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/show/
⭐️ Wendy’s website: freshstartfamilyonline.com
⭐️ IG: @freshstartwendy

OTHER RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
⭐️ “Woven: Nuturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From” by Meredith Miller: https://a.co/d/jdfkb15
⭐️ “Jesus, the Gentle Parent” by L.R. Knost: https://a.co/d/3ECnpo7
⭐️ Dr. David & Amanda: flourishinghomesandfamilies.com

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