In these episodes, Roy explores what he calls “parenting from the inside out,” a philosophy which means approaching parenting with mindfulness and intent, reflecting on what motivates our actions, reactions, behaviors, and values as parents.
In episode 1, Roy encourages parents to learn how God is working on them as adults through their own experience of parenting, and that God may be using parenting as a way of healing and transforming the parent instead of the child. Roy also shares examples of this philosophy through examples from his parenthood and childhood.
In episode 2, Roy explores the possibilities of parenting from a less utilitarian and more introspective place. From this place, adults can begin to see not only what they can do for their children but what the gift and journey of parenting can do for their own personal development and relationship with God. This approach to parenting can help enlighten those tough times in parenting, especially those involving difficult issues like gender identity and sexuality.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Dan Siegel’s book Parenting from the Inside Out.
