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Imperfect Parenting

Loving on Purposewww.lovingonpurpose.com

Having a family is one of the hardest jobs we will ever have, it’s also the most rewarding. Life is full of so many wonderful gifts few areas match to the power of a connected family. Our goal is to help you bring connection to the core of your home. As we talk about the hard truths of being a present parent, a loving spouse and placing value on taking good care of yourself. On our podcast, we hope to fill your day with laughter, resources and encourage you to always choose connection over perfection.

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Episodes

Navigating Emotions in Parenting: From Chaos to Connection

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and special guest Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode, Ben, Brittney, and Seth dive deep into the role of emotional intelligence in parenting. They explore how understanding and processing emotions can create a healthier family dynamic, rather than just reacting to everyday chaos. From toddlers throwing bananas to deeper issues like preventing future emotional turmoil, they share practical tips for parents to complete ...

Sep 02, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 75

Why Connection Matters More Than Obedience in Parenting

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell and Brittney Serpell! 🎙️ In this episode, Ben and Brittney discuss the power of choosing connection over obedience in parenting. They explore how focusing on love and relationship can create a strong bond with your children that lasts a lifetime. They also share insights on setting healthy boundaries with technology, balancing the use of devices, and the importance of being present. Tune in to learn why building a deep connection w...

Aug 26, 202424 minSeason 4Ep. 74

How to Lead our Kids from Vision Vs Fear

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode, Ben and Brittney talk about how to lead our kids from a place of vision instead of from a place of fear. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us your questions on Instagram at @brittneyserpell.

Aug 19, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 73

Encouraging Our Kids To Do Hard Things

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode, Ben and Brittney talk about how we can encourage our kids to do hard things! We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us your questions on Instagram at @brittneyserpell.

Aug 12, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 72

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear: A Guide for Imperfect Parents

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode, Ben, Brittney, and Seth talk about the struggle between parenting with love versus fear. Discover why fear often shows up because we love our kids so much and how it can lead to control and anxiety. Join us for personal stories and insights on setting boundaries with love, protecting your connection with your children, and the transformative power of trusting God’s perfect love....

Aug 05, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 71

Manipulation Vs. Honor: Building Lasting Values Across Generations

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney share about an important topic that has been on their hearts- "Honor" has been misinterpreted.... so what does "honor" actually mean? We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Aug 05, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 70

The Most Asked Parenting Questions

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney answer your most asked parenting questions! We teach our children to be obedient but also want them to be independent. How do we find the right balance? How can parents help their children see their self-worth as how God created them to be? How do we restore disconnection with adult kids? And more... We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that ...

Jul 22, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 69

How to Gain Control When Life Feels Overwhelming

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about how to gain self-control as a parent when we are feeling out of control. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Jul 15, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 68

When to NOT Take Away the Pain & How to Not be the Fix-it Parent

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about how to not become the fix-it parent and when to let your children feel the consequences of their decisions. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Jul 08, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 67

Families: How to Navigate Devices in Your Home

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ This week Ben, Brittney, and Seth talk about how to navigate devices in your home. Kids are not the only ones that are being affected by screens... so how can we, as parents, lead by example? Find out on this episode! We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell...

Jul 02, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 66

How to Stop Controlling Your Kids and Empower Their Decision-Making

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about how to stop controlling your kids and set them up for success in making their own decisions. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Jun 24, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 65

6 Essential Tips for a Thriving Family

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about the most important things to focus on to build a strong family! We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Jun 17, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 64

Parenting Together: A Divided House Vs. A Unified House

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about what to do when parents have different ideas on how to parent and how we can move towards a unified vision in our home. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Jun 10, 202420 min

Raising Powerful Children

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben, Brittney, and Seth talk about the importance of giving choices in order to raise powerful children! We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Jun 03, 202434 minSeason 5Ep. 62

Guiding Our Kids Through Confrontation

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about the how to guide our kids through confrontation. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

May 27, 202419 minSeason 5Ep. 61

The Difference between Discipline and Punishment

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about the difference between discipline and punishment. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

May 19, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 60

How to Let Go of Perfectionism

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about how to let go of unrealistic parenting goals. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

May 13, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 59

Handling Big Feelings & Building Resilient Kids

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben, Brittney, and Seth talk about teaching our kids how to manage big emotions vs. being explosive and out of control We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

May 06, 202430 minSeason 5Ep. 58

What To Do When Your Kid Makes A Mess

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about how to ask your kids the question, "what's the problem?" and lead them on a path to self discovery to cleaning up a mess. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Apr 29, 202428 minSeason 5Ep. 57

5 Things You Should Know Before….AND After Having Kids

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about the 5 things that every couple should know before having kids. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Apr 22, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 56

How The Health of Your Marriage Affects Your Children

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about the importance of building a healthy marriage because our children are watching. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Apr 15, 202423 minSeason 5Ep. 55

From Rageaholic Parent to an Engaged Parent

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ In this episode Ben and Brittney talk about the different parenting styles-- Authoritarian, Passive, Permissive and Engaged. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent! Send us in a question on instagram at @brittneyserpell

Apr 08, 202433 minSeason 5Ep. 54

Parenting with The Holy Spirit

🎙️ Welcome to the Imperfect Parenting Podcast with Ben Serpell, Brittney Serpell, and Seth Dahl! 🎙️ We are kicking off a brand new season! In this episode, we dive into how to parent with the Holy Spirit. We are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent!

Apr 01, 202435 minSeason 5Ep. 53

How to Find Covenant Community as Parents

This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about covenant friendships and how to find community as parents. --- Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.

Mar 25, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 52

Navigating Single Parenting, Divorce & Blended Families

This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about receiving feedback from our children and why it is so important in our family culture. Do they feel safe enough to share how they are experiencing you? --- Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.

Mar 18, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 51

Can Your Children Give You Feedback?

This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about receiving feedback from our children and why it is so important in our family culture. Do they feel safe enough to share how they are experiencing you? --- Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.

Mar 11, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 50

Raising Spirit Led Kids

This week on Imperfect Parenting, Seth Dahl, Brittney and Ben Serpell talk about raising spirit led kids. --- Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.

Mar 04, 202434 min

Comparison Kills

This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about comparison. Comparing ourselves to other parents, as well as comparing our kids. --- Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.

Feb 26, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 48

Limiting Our Children

This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about limiting our children by not inviting in community to speak into their lives. --- Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.

Feb 19, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 47

Do You Know Your Spiritual Gifts?

This week on Imperfect Parenting, Brittney and Ben talk about spiritual gifts. Parents, are you leading and facilitating this culture or is it just on Sunday morning? --- Imperfect Parenting is a show about choosing connection over perfection. Your podcast hosts, Brittney Serpell, Ben Serpell, and Seth Dahl, are here to answer your biggest parenting questions so that you can become a powerful parent.

Feb 12, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 46
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