Merrill and Linda are the co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast as well as the co-founders of Rock Solid Families, a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Combined, they have over 70 years of experience in teaching, counseling, ministry, coaching and public speaking. In 2018, they left their full time positions in the Church and public school system to focus on strengthening families. Their goal is to guide and empower families to be all that God wants for them to be. In this episode, they talk about the epidemic of ‘woke’ parenting and the challenges that come from parents allowing their own fears and insecurities to influence how they raise their children.
“We don't have any idea what the future is going to hold, and we don't know whether we're going to protect our kids from all things. But we know that God gives a way and provides,” explains co-host Merrill Hutchinson. Everyone has insecurities and fears stemming from their own life experiences and how they were raised. It’s when these insecurities spill over into how you choose to parent that it can become a real issue for not only your kids, but society as a whole. Today, co-hosts Merrill and Linda Hutchinson talk about what it means to be insecure parents and provide 5 insecurity busters to help you set your family up for success.
Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.
In this podcast, the host covers:
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What insecure parenting is and where these insecurities stem from
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How natural human survival instincts are affected by the amount of information available today
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What the epidemic of ‘wokeness’ is and how it is impacting parenting
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What are the 5 insecurity busters that can help parents create a secure, safe environment for their children to grow
Podcast Quotes:
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“This ‘wokeness’ is now epidemic and all it has done is create nothing but insecurities.” (16:32-16:42 | Merrill)
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“The more we attempt to protect our kids, the more we handicap them.” (17:25-17:30 | Linda)
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“We don't have any idea what the future is going to hold, and we don't know whether we're going to protect our kids from all things. But we know that God gives a way and provides.” (20:16-20:26 | Merrill)
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“We can't provide a storm free life for our children, but we can help them storm proof it.” (24:52-24:56 | Linda)
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“If you're going to put your faith and trust in something, put it in something like God. Don't put it in yourself, because we're fallen human people with weaknesses and limitations. God has none of that. And so that's why we believe He's the rock to build our lives on.” (35:17-35:31 | Linda)
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“Obviously we want to warn our children and protect them, but we don't want to bubble wrap them and kind of build them up into these fears where they're so afraid to go live life.” (39:05-39:15 | Linda)
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“Reasonable risk and adventures are healthy and they are necessary for your child to grow to their fullest potential.” (39:19-39:28 | Merrill)
About the Podcast Co-Hosts:
To learn more about Merrill and Linda, visit their website (Rock Solid Families).
About Rock Solid Families Podcast:
Rock Solid Families is committed to helping educate, equip, and empower families to be all God created them to be! Merrill and Linda Hutchinson began Rock Solid Radio in October of 2018. They have over 70 years of combined experience in teaching, public speaking, counseling, ministry, and coaching. After much prayer, Merrill and Linda made the decision to step down from their full time positions in the church and public school to focus on strengthening families. Both believe that healthy schools, churches, and communities depend on strong and healthy families. This weekly podcast is made possible through the generous financial support of community partners. With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Rock Solid Families is helping to build stronger communities one family at a time!
Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.
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