Gentle Parenting vs. Parenting with Christ-like Gentleness

April 24, 2026
00:00 17:47
Listen on Your Favorite App

Hot take: gentle parenting isn't the problem. Permissiveness is. In this special interview episode, Nicolet Bell & Christie Thomas talk about how Gentleness is strength under control.

Not weakness. Not letting everything slide. Not just endlessly empathizing with no follow-through.

LINKS:
Read with us in April!
Download Growing in Gentleness
Connect with Christie Thomas
Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms

Gentle Parenting vs. Parenting with Christ-like Gentleness

It's the same gentleness Jesus showed to the woman at the well and to Zacchaeus — he met them with kindness AND pointed them toward life change.

That's the kind of gentle parenting we actually want. The kind that comes from God's power, not our own exhausted efforts.

And the good news? When we ask God to help us grow in it — that's exactly the kind of prayer he loves to answer.

Reference: Ephesians 6:4

Prayer: Father, help me not to exempt gentleness from my parenting because of a trendy parenting philosophy. Help me to seek your word to understand what biblical gentleness is and how to bring Christ-like gentleness into the way I parent. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

More Episodes
See all episodes
Meet Your Host
Nicolet is the CEO/President of Million Praying Moms and the author of Choosing Cheer: Experiencing the Joy of Jesus in the Everyday and Unimaginable. She served many years in Adult Ministry & NextGen Ministry and has written and developed Bible study curriculum for adults and youth at the local church level. Nicolet has been the guest speaker at countless women’s and youth retreats and has a true passion for sharing God’s Word. She's wife to Preston and mom to Josie and baby brother on the way!
Podcasts About Sign Up Advertise Contact