Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff to have a conversation about how we can disciple our kids when they face worry or anxiety.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?
• Is there a reason that this generation of kids and adults is dealing with so much pervasive anxiety?
• Could you give us a basic definition of worry or anxiety?
• What kinds of things are kids afraid of that are making them anxious?
• How do we help a kid to develop a sense of perspective that is more accurate and how is that going to help?
• How does what we as Christians believe about worry and anxiety play into how we parent an anxious child?
• Why do you think that is so hard for people to be free enough to laugh at their own mistakes?
• How are kids coping with stress and are there healthy ways to help them cope?
• What is the balance between letting my kid face some failures and providing a hurt-free environment when possible?
• How do we, as parents, navigate that the bottom line of worry is that our anxious kids care so much?
• How does a parent identify profound anxiety in a child or in themselves? Like, when would we know if it’s the right time to go seek help for our child?
• For the parent who right now is overwhelmed, maybe they are anxious about their kids own anxiety, what encouragement or compassion do you have to offer them today?
• Are there any scriptures that have been especially precious to you as you’ve counseled people through anxiety?
• What are some ways that we can be praying for you?

Guest Bio:

Sissy Goff is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of twelve books, including the bestselling Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls) and her new release for teenage girls, Brave. Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications as well as her own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• John 16:33, 1 John 3:18-20
• “Raising Worry-Free Girls” by Sissy Goff
• “The Worry Free Parent” by Sissy Goff

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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant answer questions submitted by listeners!

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How do you manage ministry and family life?
• How do you handle boys making pretend weapons out of anything?
• What sorts of things do you write in the Bibles you are journaling for your boys?
• How do you handle disrespectful attitudes from elementary kids?
• How do you manage grandparents that live far away when the others live close?
• How do you discipline biblically in today’s culture that pushes an attachment parenting style? How do you discipline a one year old that is being defiant but is too young to understand?
• How do you make sure you cover everything with your kids before they graduate or “launch”?
• How do we not view parts of our child's personality as a direct result of our parenting choices?
• How do you get your kids to engage in the main worship gathering?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Hebrews 12:4-13
• New City Catechism

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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about why it is important for us to love God above all else, including our kids.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Have you ever caught yourself more committed to your family than to God?
• How does placing your love for your kids above your relationship with God affect your relationship with God?
• How does having a vibrant relationship and love for God prevent idolatry?
• How does placing your love for your kids above your love for God affect your relationship with your kids?
• Can you love God and still have a huge love for your kids?
• How do we know if our kids have become idols? What would be some warning signs?
• What role can seeking happiness and success for our kids reveal idolatry in our hearts?
• How do we love our kids well without making them the center of our lives?
• What does the story of Isaac and Abraham tell us about God’s heart on this topic?
• What are some practical ways that parents can ensure they are prioritizing their relationship with God while still fulfilling their parental responsibilities?
• What would repentance look like for a parent who recognizes an idolatrous love for their family?

Helpful Definitions:

• Idolatry is the worship of anything other than God. It is the placing of something or someone before God in one's life, and it can take many forms, such as material possessions, power, fame, or relationships.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Exodus 20, Genesis 22, Genesis 30
• “You are What You Love” by Jame K.A. Smith

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