In this episode, Allan and Nicole Blain share their 32 years of parenting experience, discussing what they did right, what they would do differently, and valuable lessons learned along the way. They explore topics like modeling faith, building relationships, and teaching responsibility to help parents raise impactful children.
Who are Allan & Nicole Blain?
We’re Allan and Nicole Blain — college sweethearts, now married 33 years, parents of six amazing grown kids, and co-leaders of a thriving, purpose-driven business and ministry. We met as student-athletes (she played volleyball and I played baseball), just 5 days after Nicole's 19th birthday. We were married one year later, five days after she turned 20, on September 12, 1992.
Key topics:
Modeling a close relationship with Jesus
Building children up with positive words
Serving together as a family
Teaching responsibility through chores
Developing relationships with each child
Parenting the heart, not just behavior
Investing in relationships with other families
Transitioning from dictator to coach
Praying more and worrying less
Parenting with grace and mercy
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and overview of parenting lessons
04:38 Serving together as a family
08:12 Reflecting on parenting over 32 years
12:15 Fostering a love for reading and music
17:14 Doing outdoor activities and bonding as a family
19:35 Parenting the heart versus behavior
22:28 The importance of prayer in parenting
24:42 Building relationships with each child
26:03 Investing in relationships with other families
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