Learning from Bad Parenting Moments | Justin Whitmel Earley

In this heartfelt episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Justin Whitmel Earley, explores what it means to show grace in the middle of family chaos. Justin shares how intentional habits, prayer, and small “liturgies” can transform ordinary routines like bedtime into spiritual moments that point kids toward God’s love. Learn how to respond to conflict with calm, guide your kids toward reconciliation, and find peace as a parent walking under the light yoke of Jesus. Get your copy of Justin's book, The Big Mess here: https://bit.ly/43Ba60N --- Chapters: 00:00 – Parenting through the chaos of family life 02:15 – Learning grace instead of anger 05:00 – The power of pause prayers in moments of frustration 08:00 – Creating space for real connection with your kids 10:00 – Using bedtime liturgies to shape faith and calm 13:00 – Lessons from The Big Mess: sibling rivalry and reconciliation 17:00 – Teaching grace and forgiveness through family habits 21:00 – Overcoming busyness and choosing Jesus’ light yoke --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #FocusontheFamily #ChristianParenting #JustinWhitmelEarley #TheBigMess #ParentingFaith #GraceInTheChaos #BiblicalParenting #FamilyDiscipleship ---