Mom Set Free with Jeannie Cunnion (Ep 91)
At times, moms can feel like the weight of the world is sitting on our shoulders as we raise our kids. Some days we have it together, and others, we feel like we are losing control. If this sounds like you, you're not alone, and our guest today, Jeannie Cunnion, wants us to share her wisdom on this topic. She wants to let you know you are not alone in parenting, and, no, she's not just talking about your husband. She shares tips from her Bible Study, Mom Set Free, letting us know that perfect moms don't exist, but a little grace goes a long way.
Jennifer Ford Berry interviews Jeannie Cunnion about her book “Mom Set Free,” discussing parenting with grace and the importance of confession.
Highlights
- π “Mom Set Free” offers hope to tired moms feeling inadequate.
- π Jeannie emphasizes the significance of praying for our children as God’s kids.
- π The gospel is presented as the ultimate source of encouragement and empowerment.
- π€ A culture of confession in families fosters genuine relationships.
- β¨ Grace allows for the acceptance of imperfections in parenting.
- π¬ Jeannie’s new book “Don’t Miss Out” releases on May 11th.
- β€οΈ Parenting requires recognizing our need for God’s guidance and grace.
Key Insights
- π Empowerment Through the Gospel: The gospel provides strength for parents to embrace their imperfections and foster a loving environment. Recognizing that God’s love is unconditional alleviates the pressure to be perfect.
- π Prayer for Children: Viewing children as God’s entrusted gifts encourages parents to pray for their well-being, reinforcing the idea that they belong to God first, easing parental burdens.
- π Living Example: Parents can influence their children’s faith by being active in their spiritual journey, demonstrating that faith is a lived experience rather than a set of rules.
- π οΈ Grace in Discipline: Parenting with grace means balancing love and discipline, where unconditional love is woven into boundaries, showing children that mistakes are part of growth.
- π€ Culture of Confession: Creating a home where confession is encouraged helps children feel safe to express their struggles, fostering open communication and healing relationships.
- β³ Timeliness of Change: It’s never too late to implement grace and confession in parenting; starting today can transform familial relationships.
- π Community and Feedback: Engaging with others about parenting experiences strengthens community ties and provides validation for shared struggles and successes.
About Jeannie Cunnion
Jeannie Cunnion is the author of Don’t Miss Out, Mom Set Free, and Mom Set Free Bible Study, and Parenting the Wholehearted Child. She is also a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country.
Jeannie's passion is encouraging women to live in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, which is something her own heart needs to be daily reminded of. Her message is woven with humility, transparency, wisdom, and a contagious love for the Good News.
Jeannie's work has been featured on outlets such as The Today Show, Fox and Friends, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. Jeannie has a Master’s degree in Social Work, and previous to writing, she worked in the counseling and adoption field, traveling the country (48 states to be exact) speaking about adoption and parenting. These days you’re most likely to find her driving carpool, coordinating chaos, cheering for her boys on the sidelines of their games, or singing worship songs off-key in her kitchen while trying to cook an edible meal.
As for what makes her happy – well, that would be sharing the love of Jesus, reading a great book, hiking with her family, watching Auburn football, stringing words together, water in every form, traveling anywhere warm, singing like nobody’s listening, and hanging at home with her family.
