The plans are made. The kids are excited. Everything is ready to go.

And then…something changes.

It’s easy for disappointment to turn into “Well, there goes the whole day.”

But does a change of plans have to take your joy with it?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing our series, The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life, and talking about what joy can look like in one of those very ordinary moments when life doesn’t go the way you expected.

We’ll talk about:

• Why biblical joy isn’t the same as pretending everything is fine
• How the Holy Spirit can help you notice when disappointment is changing your attitude
• What your child gets to see when you turn back to the Lord in the middle of a changed plan
• One practical step you can use the next time things don’t go the way you hoped

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Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On.

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It’s easy to show love when everything is going smoothly. But what does love look like when it isn’t?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re beginning with the first characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit: love.

Jesus said, “Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” — John 13:34 (NLT)

That gives us a beautiful standard for everyday family life.

Our children don’t have to get everything right to be loved. And even in moments when they need guidance, correction, or boundaries, they can still feel secure in our love.

But what about the moments when we don’t respond the way we wish we had?

There’s grace there too.

And Mom, here’s something I really want you to hear:

Your child’s behavior doesn’t change your love for them—and your imperfect response doesn’t change Jesus’ love for you.

We’ll look at how the Holy Spirit can help you pause in the middle of real-life moments and respond in a way that reflects the steady, unconditional love of Jesus.

And you’ll leave with one short prayer you can use anytime frustration or impatience begins to rise.

If you want your child to experience the love of Jesus not only through what you teach but through the way you speak, respond, correct, and reconnect, this episode is for you.

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On.

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What does the Fruit of the Spirit actually look like in your everyday life—and what is your child learning by watching you live it out?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re looking at Galatians 5:22–23 and the beautiful truth that the Fruit of the Spirit is not a checklist you have to master. It is evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in your life.

As you grow in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, your child gets to see what following Jesus looks like through the way you think, speak, and respond each day.

We’ll also talk about becoming more aware of those everyday moments when the Holy Spirit is showing you where He wants to help you grow—and how even small shifts in your response can become meaningful examples of faith for your child.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT)

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Live by What God Says.
Pass It On.

Episode Topics: Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22–23, spiritual growth for Christian moms, the Holy Spirit, living by God’s Word, and modeling faith for young children.

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