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Ep. 10: 6 Guidelines for Discussing Sensitive Topics with Your Kids
June 21, 2021
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Our social and political landscape is incredibly contentious. We need guidelines to help us and our kids navigate these treacherous waters. In this episode, we discuss how to talk about sensitive topics with our kids, telling them the truth – which is often offensive -- but with love. How do we do that? I’ve got 6 guidelines.
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GUIDELINES:
1. Listen. Really listen.
2. Respect other people’s beliefs. Don’t ridicule
3. Don’t assume a motive. Challenge methods, not motives.
4. Be more concerned about people than your position.
5. Speak in love while never denying truth.
6. Recognize that what people need most is not an argument, it is an experience with God.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. (Matt. 7:12)
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Resources and Articles Mentioned in This Episode:
The “love” chapter: 1 Corinthians 13
The Danger of Speaking Truth without Love
C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity" Broadcast
C.S. Lewis' conversion from atheism to Christianity
C.S. Lewis quote on his encounter with God at Oxford
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Follow Catherine at https://catherinesegars.com/
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Episode Image Credit: Getty/Gvardgraph
Read the article that goes with this episode.
GUIDELINES:
1. Listen. Really listen.
2. Respect other people’s beliefs. Don’t ridicule
3. Don’t assume a motive. Challenge methods, not motives.
4. Be more concerned about people than your position.
5. Speak in love while never denying truth.
6. Recognize that what people need most is not an argument, it is an experience with God.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. (Matt. 7:12)
***
Resources and Articles Mentioned in This Episode:
The “love” chapter: 1 Corinthians 13
The Danger of Speaking Truth without Love
C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity" Broadcast
C.S. Lewis' conversion from atheism to Christianity
C.S. Lewis quote on his encounter with God at Oxford
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Follow Catherine at https://catherinesegars.com/
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Episode Image Credit: Getty/Gvardgraph
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Catherine Segars is an award-winning actress and playwright—turned stay-at-home-mom—turned author, speaker, blogger, and motherhood apologist. This homeschooling mama of five has a master’s degree in communications and is earning a master’s degree in Christian apologetics. Catherine helps parents navigate through dangerous secular landmines to establish a sound Biblical foundation for their kids. Author of the e-book Five Myths about Motherhood That Make You Feel Mere, And Why They're Wrong, Catherine is also passionate about helping mothers see their worth in a season when they often feel overwhelmed and irrelevant. You can find Catherine’s blog, dramatic blogcast, and other writings at www.catherinesegars.com and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.
