
What Joseph and Mary Teach Us About Parenting
Episode · 10 min · December 14, 2025
About this episode
Discover powerful parenting wisdom hidden in the Christmas story as we explore what Mary and Joseph teach us about raising children with faith, courage, and trust in God. In this episode of Raising Kids on Your Knees, Tina Chambers Smith unpacks five timeless lessons from the lives of Jesus’ earthly parents—truths that
will strengthen your spiritual parenting no matter the age or stage of your child.Learn how God’s presence anchors you in every season, why unexpected circumstances can still be part of God’s perfect plan, how community and mentorship shape healthy families, and why nothing is impossible when you surrender your parenting to Him. You’ll also hear a heartfelt reminder that stepparents matter deeply—Joseph himself was hand‑chosen by God to help raise His Son.Whether you’re a new mom, a single parent, a stepparent, or raising adult children, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s design for your family and step confidently into your calling. Join Tina and a global community of praying moms as we lift our children before the Lord this Christmas season.Keywords: Christian parenting, Mary and Joseph, Christmas parenting, biblical parenting, spiritual parenting, step‑parenting, faith for moms, raising godly kids, prayer for children, Christian mom encouragement.Praying for the Salvation of Your Children https://RaisingKidsOnYourKnees.org/prayer-journalLittle Ones on Their Knees https://RaisingKidsOnYourKnees.org/little-ones-on-their-kneesJoin the Prayer Tribe https://mailchi.mp/24bba9787d3e/raisingkidsonyourkneesFlying Arrow Productions
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