In this final episode of the series, Jess and her Mom, along with an adorable surprise guest, talk about the power our words have in our parenting. Join them as they discuss how all communication begins in our hearts, the power of speaking the truth in love, and the value of apologizing to your children.
Foundational Scripture: Luke 6:45, Ephesians 4:15
In this first episode of a new 3-part series, Jess discusses unicorns, mermaids, and the mirage of "the perfect parent." This episode will encourage the weary parent and help us all shift the focus of our parenting efforts from perfecting tasks to investing in love relationships with our kids.
Foundational Scripture: Mark 12:30-31; Psalm 90:12
In this episode, Jess discusses how we can look forward to God growing new things in us as a result of the storms that come during the rainy seasons of life.
Foundational Scripture: Isaiah 55:9-13
"The Sower's Song" by Andrew Peterson
Take this week to catch up on any old episodes you may have missed from the Dig Deep Podcast. Join Jess again next Tuesday as she explores anxiety and depression, and the important decision that must be made a hundred times a day to simply "do the next thing."
Do The Next Thing
From an old English parsonage,
Down by the sea,
There came in the twilight,
A message to me;
Its quaint Saxon legend,
Deeply engraven,
Hath, as it seems to me,
Teaching from Heaven.
And on through the hours
The quiet words ring
Like a low inspiration-
"Do the next thing."
Many a questioning, many a fear,
Many a doubt, hath its quieting here.
Moment by moment,
Let down from Heaven,
Time, opportunity,
Guidance, are given.
Fear not tomorrows,
Child of the King,
Trust them with Jesus,
Do the next thing.
Do it immediately;
Do it with prayer;
Do it reliantly, casting all care;
Do it with reverence,
Tracing His Hand,
Who placed it before thee with
Earnest command.
Stayed on Omnipotence,
Safe 'neath His wing,
Leave all resultings,
Do the next thing.
Looking to Jesus, ever serener,
Working or suffering
Be thy demeanor,
In His dear presence,
The rest of His calm,
The light of His countenance
Be thy psalm,
Strong in His faithfulness,
Praise and sing,
Then, as He beckons thee,
Do the next thing.
- Author unknown
Jess and her husband, Ben, answer listeners' questions about marriage.
Foundational Scripture: Proverbs 5, 2 Corinthians 13:11, John 12:46
Resources:
"Crucial Conversations" - by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler
A powerful interview with Josh and Jen smith who share their story of infertility, adoption and, ultimately, God's incredible work in and through their lives. Their story is a poignant example of how God can redeem our broken situations and can create something more beautiful than we could ever imagine.
Foundational Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Welcome to a conversation between three sisters who cover the full range of the spectrum from introvert to extrovert. Jess, Joanna and Jill discuss growing up in a large family and discovering they all had very different ways of relating and communicating with one another.
Foundational Scripture: Romans 12:9-10
