Parenting from a Place of God's Love w/ Kyle Worley
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On today’s episode…
Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with pastor and author Kyle Worley to explore how Christian parents can raise their children from a place of love, not pressure. Kyle shares insights from his new book Formed for Fellowship, reminding us that our kids are shaped by what they behold—and so are we. Discover simple, grace-filled practices to help your family grow in faith, prayer, and community, even in the messiest moments of parenting.
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Parenting from a Place of God’s Love
with Kyle Worley on the Parenting IQ Podcast
What if the foundation of your parenting wasn’t pressure, performance, or perfection—but fellowship with God?
In this powerful episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle welcomes pastor, author, and podcast host Kyle Worley to discuss his latest book, Formed for Fellowship: Becoming What You Behold. The conversation invites parents into a transformative truth: that spiritual formation isn't a formula—it's a relationship.
Kyle draws from Scripture, personal experience as a foster and adoptive dad, and his years of pastoring to unpack the idea that we are all being formed—the only question is: by what? Are we being shaped by the patterns of the world, or are we being formed by the love of God?
Key Highlights:
We’re All Being Formed: Kyle explains how our hearts are like Play-Doh—constantly molded by what we give our attention to. As parents, it’s crucial to ask: are we helping our kids behold the love of Christ?
Spiritual Habits Rooted in Delight, Not Duty: Kyle reminds us that spiritual practices like prayer, Bible reading, and worship aren’t just obligations—they’re invitations to delight in God’s presence and know Him deeply.
Modeling Over Mandating: Kelly and Kyle reflect on the importance of modeling faith at home—especially in public moments when kids mess up. Grace-filled discipline and transparent conversations point our children back to God’s love and forgiveness.
The Power of Community: Christian community is not optional—it’s vital. Kyle shares how deep, meaningful relationships with other believers form a spiritual safety net for both parents and children. In fact, the data backs up what Scripture already tells us: we thrive when we’re not doing life alone.
Simple, Practical Tools: From primal prayers to dinnertime discipleship at Chick-fil-A, Kyle offers easy, real-life ways parents can intentionally foster spiritual growth—without needing a theology degree or perfect words.
The Heart of the Message:
“There’s not a future version of you that God is waiting to love more. His verdict is already in—He loves you fully, forever, in Christ.”
This episode is a soul-refreshing reminder for parents who feel overwhelmed or unqualified. You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to be present. By living from a place of God’s love and delight, you can model to your children the beauty of walking in fellowship with Him.
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