Podcasts by Lets Parent on Purpose with Jay Holland

159: Survival Guide: Others First from 2020-02-01T16:00:10

Today I’m going to cover the concept of considering others before yourself. For something that sounds so simple to say, it can be one of the hardest practices to master in life. It’s ...

158 Survival Guide: Meaningful Friendships from 2020-01-26T16:00:34

When your child has graduated and now they’re out of your house, sitting on their bed in their dorm room or apartment, what are the key principles that you pray are driven deep into t...

157 How to Disciple Your Children from 2020-01-19T16:00:15

The concept of discipling our children can sound very intimidating. There’s no end to the volumes of books and programs that have been created to help us make disciples. But sometimes all the bo...

156 Single Parenting with Grit and Grace from 2020-01-12T16:00:46

Raising a child as a single parent has to be one of the most difficult things you can do on this earth. Whether you’re a single parent right now or whether you’re in aListen

155 Filling Your Day With What's Most Important from 2020-01-05T16:00:51

This year I’m incorporating a new strategy to help bring accountability and focus to my days. I’m want to share it with you because if you’re like me, there are plenty of things in ea...

154 This Year: Do Less, Better from 2019-12-29T16:00:56

Today I’ve got five questions to share with you as you go into this new year that might help you to do less, but to do it better.

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153 Seasons of Life from 2019-12-22T16:00:56

If you have any hope of parenting your family over the very long run, then you have to understand and live by some helpful rules for recovery.

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152 Nir Eyal: Raising Indistractable Children from 2019-12-15T16:00:36

In today’s world, parents and children alike seemed to be fighting an endless battle with distraction. It seems like every month a new technology comes out that shortens our attention...

151 Teaching Your Children How to Grieve with Bethany McLaughlin from 2019-12-08T16:00:01

As much as we would like to shelter our children from any terrible events and tragedies happening in their life, life is going to be filled with grief and loss. My friend Bethany McLaughlin join...

150 How to Survive an Ostrich Attack with James Breakwell from 2019-12-01T16:00:19

Sometimes you come here for help on your marriage. Sometimes you tune in because you need an encouragement on your walk with God. And, sometimes you need to know how to save your child ...

149 Proactively Planning for Family Holiday Gatherings from 2019-11-24T12:00:43

We’re entering the season filled with awe, wonder, gratitude, and dread.  It’s that time of year where we get to spend time with family we love.  Sometimes, we get to spend time with family who ...

148 "Our Divorce Didn't Work Out" with Tray and Melody Lovvorn from 2019-11-17T16:00:54

Plenty of marriages end in divorce. But today you are going to hear from a couple who’s divorce didn’t really work out for them. Tray and Melody Lovvorn share their story of marriage, addiction,...

147 Samuel Thomas: Living on Mission Won't Make Your Children Miss Out from 2019-11-10T16:00:25

If we’re honest, sometimes, we are afraid that following Jesus is going to be too costly for ourselves or our children. What if my obedience to Christ turns my children off to following Jesus th...

146 Dealing with Doubt from 2019-11-03T16:00:44

Do you ever have doubts about your faith? Do your children? Whether it’s doubting the existence of God altogether or doubting whether you have everything particularly right in Scripture, we all ...

145 An Innovative Method for Discipling Children with James Harvey from 2019-10-27T16:00:20

Today I want to share a method to unleash your children’s creativity to help them draw deeper into their discipleship and understanding of the gospel. With me this week is James Harvey, one of t...

144 Rules for Recovery From an Injured Spirit from 2019-10-20T19:49:52

This is a special podcast, today, as I am sharing something for the very first time.

First, though, I want to talk about the Let’s Parent on Purpose Power Pack. I have created a slew of r...

143 Teach Your Children To Love Special Needs Kids from 2019-10-13T16:00:31

Today we’re going to have a unique conversation with Tim Price, who is the father of a Down Syndrome child. We’re going to better learn how to train our children to love others with special need...

142 Anthony ONeal: Debt Free Degree from 2019-10-06T16:00:19

Do you have a plan for getting your children through college debt free? Today’s conversation is incredibly helpful to that end. Anthony ONeal, author of the new book Listen

141 Raising Teens in a Hyper Sexualized World with Eliza Huie from 2019-09-29T16:00:51

Do you ever feel awkward or overwhelmed with the thought of talking to your teenagers about sex? Author and Christian counselor, Eliza Huie, joins me today as we talk through this immensely prac...

140 Chick-Fil-A Can Teach Us A Lot About Parenting from 2019-09-22T16:00:15

Nathan Buchanan is an operator of two Chick-Fil-A franchises in Martin County, Florida. He’s also a husband and the father of five children as well as a pastor’s kid and a follower of Jesus. He ...

139 Marriage on Mission with Jenny Price from 2019-09-15T12:00:05

Today we are talking with my friend, Jenny Price, and an incredible, practical tool for couples to strengthen their marriage called Listen

138 Spiritual Warfare in the Home from 2019-09-08T16:00

Spiritual warfare is all around us. It exists in our everyday lives. However, we often overlook aspects of it because we are looking for the big moments of fighting instead of the small daily in...

137 The Power of Addiction, The Freedom of Recovery from 2019-09-01T16:00:29

Today I am joined by my good friend, Melissa Weimer. Melissa is a wife, mother, and the ministry leader of Celebrate Recovery at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church. During this episode, Melissa ...

136 Picking Your Battles from 2019-08-25T16:00:37

Today, we’ll be talking about discerning which battles are worth fighting with our children, teenagers, and our spouses. How do we know which battles to pick and when to let go? Together, we’ll ...

135 You Are Not In Control from 2019-08-18T16:00:41

We’re going to change things up today. We’re going to do a little devotion about a big truth. Walk with me through my favorite Psalm, 127, and learn how we can apply it to our lives.

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134 Starting Off the School Year Well from 2019-08-11T16:00:33

Today’s big question:

How do you, as a parent, emotionally and spiritually set yourself up for starting the school year off well? I want to propose four truths to consider, and what we mi...

133 Overwhelming Stress: Unstacking the Stack from 2019-08-04T16:00:09

We’ve all been there. Life gets to be so overwhelming that we start using words like “stress” and “anxiety” to describe the way it makes us feel. What can be done about it? How do we unpack, rea...

132 Helping Husbands with Communication and Empathy from 2019-07-28T16:33:23

Today, I’m talking to the guys. But ladies, I think you will be blessed by the conversation today, too. I hope you’ll join me as I talk about ways husbands can help their wives when they’re over...

131 What If We Have Different Love Languages? from 2019-07-21T16:00:07

What if my primary love language is not physical touch and my spouse’s is?  Spouses can each experience love differently, but to have a healthy marriage, it’s vital to learn how to love your spo...

130 Messy Houses and Grace Filled Gaps from 2019-07-14T16:00:24

We each have different bents; what’s important to us many times looks different for each spouse – a clean house, an organized garage, etc.  There will be plenty of trials in life that you have n...

129 Making A Blended Family Work from 2019-07-07T16:00:06

One out of every three families in the United States is some form of blended family. Many have asked for wisdom on how to make their blended families work. Today I bring in the two wisest people...

128 Your Family Can Travel the World from 2019-06-30T16:00:17

What if you could figure out how to take your family around the world to experience people and culture beyond the basic tourist experience? My new friend Susan Whitehead has spent the last sever...

127 How to Influence Your Children More Than Social Media from 2019-06-23T16:00:19

Whether your children have phones and iPads or not, they are massively influenced by social media because of the culture we live in. It can be scary. But you’re still the parent, and you get to ...

126 Falling in Love With The Process from 2019-06-16T16:00:56

Goals are great, but goals alone don’t change much. Until you have a process or a system, goals are just opportunities for disappointment. Today I am going to share why it’s much more important ...

125 How to Start or Stop Any Habit from 2019-06-09T16:00:30

As my friend always says, “your habits are perfectly suited to give you the life you are living.” If you want to change your life, change your habits. In this week’s podcast, I share steps for s...

124 The Surprising Power of Small Changes from 2019-06-02T16:00:12

Tiny changes can work like compound interest over long periods of time. This week we begin a three part series on change, habits, and transformation. Rather than focus on radical change, we’re g...

LPOP 123 Creating a Plan for Summer Growth from 2019-05-27T07:16:29

Sometimes we overcomplicate things. My good friend and brother-in-law Brent Gibson has been using a simple spiritual growth strategy with his children for each of the last three summers. Today, ...

LPOP 122 How Can We Benefit From Counseling? from 2019-05-19T16:31:03

We invest in our retirement. We invest in our physical fitness. We invest in our caffeine habit. Why wouldn’t we invest in our family relationships?  My friend Brian Neal of True Course Counseli...

121 Ben Trueblood: Why Young Adults Quit or Stick with the Church from 2019-05-12T16:00:02

Studies show 66% of teens who are active in church leave the church after high school.  Ben Trueblood of LifeWay Student Ministry joins me today to discuss the missing links and how we can help ...

How Your Marriage Affects Your Parenting from 2019-05-05T16:00:53

My good friend Jenny Price joins me today to talk about THE most important relationship in your home!  Nothing affects the development and stability of your children as much as your marriage. Ig...

119 Finding the Gospel in Avengers Endgame from 2019-04-27T06:00:59

(No Spoilers!)  Whatever your preconceived notions are about this episode, you’re probably wrong!  Student pastor and host of the Listen

118 Easter Hope in the Valley of the Shadow from 2019-04-21T06:00:14

Today I share why Easter gives me hope even in the darkest days of family life. I conclude with a post I wrote at 3AM on Easter Sunday five years ago, just one week after my son was diagnosed wi...

117 Shame and the Fear of Man from 2019-04-14T19:00:05

“The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else.” – Oswald Chambers

Today’s topic highlights the...

116 Parenting Different Personalities from 2019-04-07T12:00:08

We don’t love our children the same. We love them uniquely, because they are each unique. Because of their uniqueness, a parenting approach that works for one child could cause another one to wi...

115 Trusting God from 2019-03-31T12:00:11

We all want to be great parents with thriving kids, but the truth is that only God can change a heart.  I do the best I can with all the means I can, but it’s ultimately His Spirit that reaches ...

114 Three Ways to Grow Gratitude from 2019-03-24T12:00:05

Gratitude is a crucial component in changing our circumstances and in helping develop the character of our children. Join me today as I discuss three ways you can encourage a heart of gratitude ...

113 Cultivating Meaningful Friendships from 2019-03-17T12:00:22

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Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.

1. Our friends determine the direction and quality of our lives.
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112 Tools for Taming the Tongue from 2019-03-10T12:00:17

If you’re tired of putting out fires started by your tongue, you’re going to really benefit from my conversation with my friend Aidan Till.  Aidan preached re...

Discipline Without Emotion from 2019-03-03T12:00:17

While it might be unrealistic to ever get to the point of disciplining without any emotion, we can at least strive to correct behavior without having a stroke. As author Dr. Kevin Leman puts it,...

110 A Little Change that Makes a Big Difference from 2019-02-24T12:00:22

Sometimes it seems like a cloud of negativity hangs over our household.  This week I share with you a simple change I made that helped change my perspective, as well as the reality, in my family...

109 Everyday Generosity with Drew and Brad Formsma from 2019-02-17T12:00:37

How do you cultivate a culture of generosity in your family?  Father and son Brad and Drew Formsma join me today to share how generosity has become a way of life in their household. Along with h...

108 Culture Watch: Music and Pop Culture from 2019-02-10T12:00:43

There has been a major shift over the last several years in music and pop culture. Artists today are first brands, and then musicians. Social media, music streaming and youtube have radically ch...

107 Biblical Womanhood from 2019-02-04T12:00:42

We live in a world that seeks to define women by their bodies or their tasks. They are either commodities to be exploited or pawns in someone’s agenda.  As a father, this breaks my heart. As a p...

106 Manhood: Teaching a Biblical Identity Part 2 from 2019-01-27T12:00:46

What does it mean to be a man?  The answer to this question is as important as it’s ever been.  But in a post-truth culture, the answer is muddier than ever. Giving our young men and women a cle...

105 Made in the Image of God: Teaching a Biblical Identity Part 1 from 2019-01-20T12:00:51

Identity can be defined simply as “who a person is”. This simple definition belies how incredibly complicated identity can be for individuals, especially our growing children.  In a world of con...

104 Culture Watch: Fortnite and Youtube Streaming from 2019-01-13T12:00:59

Nearly 80 million people play the video game sensation Fortnite each month. Even if your children don’t play, they are talking about it, learning the dance moves. It’s not just a video game, it’...

103 Really Tough Accountability Questions from 2019-01-06T12:00:01

Here is my list of the most challenging (and most helpful) accountability questions I’ve ever used.  I’ve used these questions with a number of different friends over the last decade. Answering ...

102 The Best Habit You Can Learn from 2018-12-30T14:27:55

The single most transformative Habit you can learn is the routine for mastering new habits. Today I share with you what I’ve learned over the years in creating consistent disciplines in my own l...

101 Merry Christmas! from 2018-12-23T12:00:31

The Jesus Storybook Bible has become a happy tradition in my household.  Enjoy this reading from the opening chapter as you worship the King.

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100 Holding on to Hope from 2018-12-16T12:00:23

For episode 100 I’ve invited my favorite person on earth to join me!  My wife Emily has a life that’s worthy of a book.  She married a widower, adopted his daughter, walked through the journey o...

LPOP 99 Teaching Perspective on Wealth from 2018-12-09T16:00:40

I re-named this podcast after releasing it from “Teaching your children how to be wealthy” as the title was throwing people off track.  Your children are already wealthy.  They just need perspec...

LPOP 98 The Simple Secret to Family Worship from 2018-12-02T06:45:03

Leading your family in intentional study and worship feels so challenging, but it shouldn’t be.  Often the problem is that we’ve overcomplicated it. My good friend Shawn Bergen joins me today to...

LPOP 97 The Radically Transforming World of a Preteen with Dan Scott from 2018-11-25T12:00:06

Today’s preteens are getting lost in the transition as they shift from childhood to adolescence.  During this unique time, they are not quite one thing and not quite another.  Author, speaker, a...

LPOP 96 A Holiday Plan for Family Gatherings from 2018-11-18T14:00

We’re entering the season filled with awe, wonder, gratitude, and dread.  It’s that time of year where we get to spend time with family we love.  Sometimes, we get to spend time with family who ...

LPOP 95 A Devotion for Moms and Dads from 2018-11-11T14:41:05

As a youth pastor, I am sad to say the modern version of youth ministry has failed to produce spiritually healthy, mature disciples of Jesus. Fortunately, there is a better way:

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LPOP 94 The Most Clarifying Question from 2018-11-04T14:00:22

You wear a lot of hats in your life, and each of those roles has several demands.  Life can feel extremely defeating when you feel like you stay overly busy but accomplish very little. Today I t...

LPOP 93 Planning Ahead for the Holidays from 2018-10-28T14:00:16

It might feel like fall just started (or if you live in Florida, that summer never left), but the Holiday season is right around the corner.  Today I share some ideas for how you can set up your...

LPOP 92 Meg S Miller: How Discovering A Pornography Addiction Saved A Marriage from 2018-10-21T14:00:21

When award winning author & speaker Meg S. Miller discovered her husbands internet pornography addiction, her soul was crushed with waves of betra...

LPOP 91 Miscarriage, Grieving, and Healing with Krissy Brynn Jackson from 2018-10-15T09:10:47

15-20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage in the first 20 weeks.  For such a common occurrence, this comes as a shock to many families who experience the loss of a child in the womb.  Mom, te...

LPOP 90 Small Investments Big Rewards from 2018-10-07T16:00:42

There are certain habits and practices that work like compound interest in your child’s life.  If you can learn to identify the everyday opportunities, you may not see radical returns on any giv...

LPOP 89 Chris Lane: Equipping our Children as Public School Missionaries from 2018-09-30T16:00:04

Many parents fear the influence of public schools on their children.  But God is using students across the country to bring the light of the gospel to their peers.  Chris Lane, Executive Directo...

LPOP 88 A Happy Adoption Story from 2018-09-23T20:48:28

Sometimes we just need to hear a happy, encouraging story.  Josh Luecht is a friend of mine who is a Calvary Chapel Pastor, tea...

LPOP 87 What's Your Emotional Fuel? from 2018-09-17T05:00:29

What you feed will grow, what you starve will die.  Understanding the way conflict and circumstances flame your anger and anxiety frees you to chose a new source of emotional fuel.

LPOP 86 Your Spouse's Greatest Need from 2018-09-10T03:00:30

Every spouse has specific ways they best give and receive love.  Additionally, depending on circumstances and the season of life, you’ll find that certain felt needs rise to the top and seem to ...

LPOP 85 Celebrate Failure! from 2018-09-04T13:31:19

Failure is a natural part of a child’s life.  They way we respond to their failures (and ours) will steer them towards egomania, paralyzing fear, or optimistic self confidence.  Today I’ll share...

LPOP 84 Should I Hate Common Core? from 2018-08-27T05:00:58

My good friend (and top 5 finisher for the Florida State Teacher of the Year) Patrick Farley joins me again for a very helpful explanation of philosophy and methods behind Common Core.  As a par...

LPOP 83 One Year After Chemo from 2018-08-20T05:00:02

One year, one week, and one day ago we celebrated my son’s last dose of chemo.  On this week’s podcast I share the essay I wrote for that occasion, as well as thoughts from a dad with one full y...

LPOP 82 Transitioning into the School Year from 2018-08-13T20:24:47

This is not the podcast you were expecting.  Rather than talk about bedtime routines or homework strategies, I’m joined by Patrick Farley, who placed in the top 5 in the Florida State Teacher of...

LPOP 81 Beware of this Joy Killer from 2018-08-06T13:06:15

There’s one thing that can rob you of your joy no matter what’s going on in your life.  You can live in a house on the beach with a million dollars in the bank, yet be absolutely miserable.  Thi...

LPOP 80 Two Ways to Get People to Like You from 2018-07-30T05:00:23

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LPOP 79 How to win hearts and influence your family from 2018-07-24T13:16:14

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LPOP 78 Choosing a Church for your Family from 2018-07-16T16:41:10

Your church family can inspire your household towards deeper faith in Christ and years of meaningful service.  It can also sow doubts about Jesus, hurt your marriage, and stir seeds that lead yo...

LPOP 77 Self-care AFTER a Crisis from 2018-07-07T14:00:17

Have you ever been driving along and experienced an accident, or even a near-miss accident?  Things happen so fast, your body essentially takes over before your mind knows what’s going on.

LPOP 76 Self-care in the Midst of Crisis from 2018-07-02T10:45:08

We all go through significant times of crisis in our lives. For some it’s in response to a major event, for others it can be a drawn out season of chronic challenges.

On today’s podcast I...

LPOP 75 Questions to Ask Before Dating from 2018-06-24T14:00:56

I received a question about dating recently in an “Ask Anything” session with my teenagers at church.  In this podcast, I review the set of questions I gave the group to ask themselves before ge...

LPOP 74 Identifying and Avoiding Toxic Relationships from 2018-06-17T14:00:42

In a recent “ask anything” segment with my teenagers, I was asked “how do I removed myself from toxic relationships without being the bad guy?”

This excellent question assumes that we kno...

LPOP 73 Parenting Children with Sensory Processing Disorder Part 2 from 2018-06-10T14:00:14

Occupational therapist Diane Corson from the Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services provides very practical strategies to help children with Sensory Processing Disorder cope at home and in pub...

LPOP 72 Parenting Children with Sensory Processing Disorder Part 1 from 2018-06-03T14:00:22

Diane Corson, an Occupational Therapist with the Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services, joins me for two fascinating podcas...

Base Hits and Home Runs from 2018-05-27T14:00:03

Home runs are few and far between in parenting. But MASSIVE change can take place if you just keep making contact. This week’s podcast gives you tips on how to make best use of the natural times...

LPOP 70 Setting Small Goals for the Summer from 2018-05-20T13:00:32

People vastly overestimate what they can do in the short-term, but vastly underestimate what can be accomplished over the long-term. This week’s podcast gives tips and ideas on how to set small ...

LPOP 69 Parenting is a Marathon, Not a Sprint from 2018-05-13T14:00:23