How to Stay Close to Your Kids | Matt and Lisa Jacobson
64K views · Feb 19, 2026 · Nonprofits & Activism
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@focusonthefamily · 7 months ago · pinned
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@JS-tb3zn · 7 months ago (edited)
Every time you say out loud a quality in your child, its a way you are blessing him or her.
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@rianaels4786 · 2 months ago
After listening to you guys, I need to confess.... I MADE A TOTAL MESS WITH RAISING MY 3 KIDS!! I was a single mom and emotionally abused my kids a lot!! I have been forgiven by God and by them when I had a confession meeting with them when they were 19, 21 and 23. But today I see the lack of disciple and over protection in their parenting styles. Although we are in good relationship today, they do not trust me with their hearts. I pray every day that they would come to the Lord!! I have 5 wonderful grandkids... 3 boys and 2 girls.
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@Lynn-u7d · 7 months ago
Raised Daughter she is Elder, Son four years younger. She Naturally took Care of my Son. Watched him So He Wouldn’t get in trouble. She Became A very Good Mother When She had 3 Children. Now They Love and Respect Each Other Helping Each Other To Make It Home to Their Heavenly Father <br>Amen 🙇🏻🙇🏻🙌🏻✝️♥️
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@murielilunga8537 · 6 months ago
I realized that I was trying to bring my children according to the wisdom of the world and this podcast has reminded me that as a Christian, God has that covered and we need to stick to the word of God so that we can reap the benefits of being obedient to his word.
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@EllyMay73 · 6 months ago
My mom and I have talked on the phone pretty much every day since I left college. I tell her how I’m feeling and almost everything that happens in a day. I have three grown kids, 1 girl , 2 boys, and we text some, but it’s just not the same day to day closeness I share with my now-elderly mom. I follow all this advice about being supportive and open but not pushing, but they still don’t share much. I pray for them all the time. I want to share that next level of closeness though. Not to give advice and get my way, but to know and be known-to be best friends and prayer partners.
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@kendreaneufeld794 · 7 months ago
Wow, I truly appreciate this episode. As a momma to 3 preteen boys, I really need this guidance.
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@Keepin5Alive · 7 months ago
Wow, what an amazing message. I am a nation builder! What a totally different perspective. As a stay at home mom to five for the last 18 years, I have always struggled with my significance. This is such a good reminder of what I’m really doing here at home.
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@renatang7275 · 6 months ago
Yes parenting on your knees. God bless <br>❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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@Habecker915 · 5 months ago
I could've listened to this couple for so much longer! What a wealth of wisdom they have!
@FromSeaToMountain · 7 months ago
I really enjoyed this and will be going back to re-watch for reference.
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@semharemam9160 · 6 months ago
I love this podcast, may God bless you abundantly ❤
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