Parenting was never meant to be done alone, but building meaningful community can feel challenging in the middle of full and busy lives.

In this episode, Tammie Floyd shares wisdom from years of parenting and ministry, with a focus on friendship and the importance of community for moms. The conversation explores what it looks like to cultivate life-giving relationships, why support matters in every season, and how God often provides the right people at the right time.

We also talk about the role of the local church in a child’s faith journey and why consistent involvement can have a lasting impact.

This episode is a gentle reminder that we need each other—and that intentional community can make all the difference.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Family Background

04:59 Challenges of Parenting in a New City

10:03 Navigating Adult Friendships

14:59 Building Community Through Church

19:58 Raising Kids in Faith

20:51 Engaging Kids with Faith-Based Content

23:09 Navigating the Transition to Young Adulthood

27:02 The Importance of Community in Parenting

29:06 Prioritizing Church in Family Life

31:18 Three Key Themes in Parenting

35:59 Finding Joy and Humor in Parenting

39:39 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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Resources from today’s show:

Connect with Tammie

Gateway Church

Parenting on Purpose curriculum

Moms, Dads, and Grads Gift Guide

Sign up for Morning Minute

Open a LearningRX center

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Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org