Spiritually Initiated Parenting with Drs. Lauren & Bill Moss

The Spiritually Initiated Parenting Podcast explores the intersection of parenting and personal spiritual evolution. By conceptualizing the parenting journey as inherently spiritual and spirituality as a crucial tool required to navigate the uncharted territory of raising a human. Drs. Lauren and Bill Moss unpack issues spanning the mundane to the profound as they seek answers to the essential question: How can we best support the growth and development of our child(ren) while maintaining our own spiritual progression? Whether you are a new or veteran parent (or maybe just considering becoming a parent!), or your spiritual journey is just beginning or well underway, we invite you to join this dynamic conversation!

Parenting with Intuition 10/06/2021

Parenting with Intuition We’ve all had the feeling— you “just knew” you needed to check on your child just as they were doing something dangerous or needed some support. That “gut feeling”, or intuition, is a spiritual gift that many ignore… and some exploit! In this episode we talk about the best ways to tap into and leverage parental intuition and some pitfalls to avoid when wielding your intuitive gifts. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20701229

Book Review: Beyond the Rainbow Bridge 09/29/2021

Book Review: Beyond the Rainbow Bridge Join us for a fun and fast dive into Lauren’s fave take-always from this gem of a little book! Like, how to effectively use the word “may” and you might have been taught in accurate information about how many senses you have (hint, it’s NOT 5!). Lots of practical nuggets to help support your child’s spiritual development came from this read, especially for parents of littles 0-7 years old. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20645819

Will God Change my Child’s Behavior? 09/15/2021

Will God Change my Child’s Behavior? Your kid is acting crazy in public… cries at the drop of a hat… or is hurting herself for attention. As parents, we’ve all been there. In can be frustrating, exhausting, and just plain embarrassing. Where is God in these moments? How can we lean on our spirituality to not just get by, but get better through these experiences? Tune in to hear our personal thoughts and Dr. Lauren’s clinical perspective on the topic. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20468372

Part 2: Inner State, Outer Reflection 09/08/2021

Part 2: Inner State, Outer Reflection A follow-up from last episode, this show takes a deeper dive into specific organizational strategies, energetic cleansing approaches, and maintenance tools for managing our physical spaces in a way that is spiritually congruent and supportive for ourselves and our children. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20390048

Part 1: Inner State, Outer Reflection 09/01/2021

Part 1: Inner State, Outer Reflection Join us for a dialogue about how our physical environments are both an outward expression of where we are spiritually at any given time, and also provide an opportunity to shape our spirituality and that of our children in the direction we desire. In this episode, we explore the processes and values of selecting household items such as toys, furniture, art, and decor. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20336918

Embracing Creativity 08/25/2021

Embracing Creativity Our creative self-expression is the tangible manifestation of God’s animation in humans. Tune in to identify patterns in your child’s behavior that may be opportunities to nurture creativity and divine individuality — for you and your child! /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20257439

A Mantra for Modern Parents 08/18/2021

A Mantra for Modern Parents Notice .. without judgment /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20169713

Spiritual Development through Aromatic Anchoring 08/04/2021

Spiritual Development through Aromatic Anchoring Essential oils have been used since ancient times to support and enhance human’s spiritual connection and development. Many religious texts, including the Bible, reference the use of essential oils for Prayer/ meditation and energetic cleansing/ purifying to help people grow and evolve in their connection to God through spiritual practices. In this episode we offer practical ways for parents to consider using essential oils to support their own spiritual practices as well as those of their children. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/20021657

Good Questions Get Good Answers 07/28/2021

Good Questions Get Good Answers You don’t need to say much to encourage a child’s spiritual development. A few simple, open, and inviting questions work to deepen our connection to each other and our spiritual understanding. This episode suggests several questions parents can use to help a child tap into their will and spiritual essence in addition to strategies for integrating conversation techniques into daily rhythms and routines. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19945301

Interview with Supermoms! 07/21/2021

Interview with Supermoms! In this episode, we talk with Gabrielle Cols Azócar and Anjali Smith, two preemies and NICU mamas who discuss how their early motherhood experiences, challenges, and how they leverage their spirituality to move from coping to service as they raise their miraculous sons. Gabby and Anjali have created , a support group from all over the United States, passionate about helping NICU parents with the best resources to care for NICU infants and their parents (@nicufamiliescollective). In addition, Anjali currently organizes self-care bags for parents/guardians of preemies intended to remind them to take care of themselves so that they can show up better for their babies and Gabby's experience has inspired her to design a garment for babies that is both NICU appropriate and that will bring color and light to baby and families while they're at the NICU. It was so powerful talking to these two powerful women! Their ability to transform and transmute challenge into beauty will inspire every listener! /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19885220

No Right or Wrong... 07/14/2021

No Right or Wrong... We don’t state this idea tritely! In this episode with dive deep and a little far out discussing how, when we truly live in each moment with our parenting practice, we don’t experience right or wrong, but instead have the opportunity to decide how to react to each moment with the information we have at that time. This process, if done with fidelity, opens us up to new information, experiences, and engagement in our parenting evolution. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19796030

Science Supports Spirituality 07/07/2021

Science Supports Spirituality If I told you there was a way to reduce your child’s risk of substance use and abuse, the chance of developing depressive symptoms, and the likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behavior, most people would be banging down the door for the antidote! Yet, when we link these factors to spirituality many parents are leery. Still, the research shows some staggering statistics when it comes to the benefits of supporting the spiritual development of children and adolescence. Tune in to hear more about the science of spirituality for young people and how adults can help. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19731206

Today’s Program Brought to You By... 06/30/2021

Today’s Program Brought to You By... We aren’t talking about collaborators or donors here, kids! We are talking about the inherited systems, beliefs, and behaviors which influence our parenting that we all run until we consciously decide we won’t anymore. Tune in to discover some simple ways to interrupt subconscious parenting programming and what to replace these programs with in order to have healthier relational patterns and interactions with our children in addition to personal growth as parents. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19647491

Book Review: You are Your Child's First Teacher 06/23/2021

Book Review: You are Your Child's First Teacher Our first book review! We learned SO much by reading Rahima Baldwin Dancy’s book “You Are Your Child’s First Teacher” and had a ton of fun talking about it while recording this episode! Tune in to hear how many stars it was awarded, our favorite take-always, and ideas for implementing some of the best spiritual parenting nuggets provided in the book. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19564451

A Father's Honor 06/16/2021

A Father's Honor Many of us are taught to “honor thy father”, but in this episode we celebrate the role of fatherhood by interviewing co-host, Bill, about how becoming a father has helped him grow spiritually and how he conceptualizes the role of ‘father’ through a spiritual lens. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19483151

A Spiritual Education 06/09/2021

A Spiritual Education Pretty much everyone agrees that education is a mess these days, yet many educators, parents, and administrators haven’t invited spirituality into the conversation related to how things can be improved! /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19399538

Trigger Warning 06/02/2021

Trigger Warning Trigger Warning: If you are into blaming others for your parenting challenges, don’t listen to this episode! But What is an “emotional trigger”? What can you learn from what triggers you? How can you respond to triggers in a way that is growth-fostering rather than map-adaptive or enabling? We answer these questions and give some additional insights into how triggers inform and shape our parenting... if we let them. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19314047

5 myths of Spiritually Initiated Parenting 05/26/2021

5 myths of Spiritually Initiated Parenting Do I need to join a church or cult? Do all spiritually initiated parents play with crystals and wear patchouli oil? What prayers or rituals do I need to do? You might be surprised to hear some of our responses! Listen in to hear perspectives— some light and some deep— on the most common myths related to spiritual parenting. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19245476

Creating Sacred Spaces 05/19/2021

Creating Sacred Spaces Having physical anchors to the spiritual planes help keep us and our children connected to our divinity and to source, but creating sacred spaces can feel intimidating! In this episode we suggest several practical ways to get started or level-up your efforts of creating and maintaining sacred spaces in the home. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19147706

The Makings of a Mother 05/12/2021

The Makings of a Mother In this episode we celebrate Mother’s Day by sitting down to ask Lauren, the co-host of this show, some deep- dive questions about the spiritual aspects of her journey with motherhood. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/19061663

Busy Doing What? 05/05/2021

Busy Doing What? Everybody seems to have a full calendar these days, but what are we all so busy doing??? In this episode we discuss our experiences related to how spirituality has helped us become more intentionally active as parents rather than distracted by things that keep us from realizing our purpose. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18970379

Less is More 04/28/2021

Less is More Join us as we discuss auditing our home and life for ways to clear the “junk” from physical spaces, schedules, and relationships to find more flow and joy in parenting. In this show, Bill raves about the Simplicity Patenting book which you can find here: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345507983/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_R6KABEFS8PGSCNP7J44X /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18865682

Fearful or Fearless Parenting? 04/21/2021

Fearful or Fearless Parenting? Is fear driving you toward the type of parent you’d like to be or into paralysis and anxiety? (Wait, that rhymes!) Join us for a raw conversation about how being honest with yourself about your fears can support your parenting efficacy and spiritual progression. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18790559

Self-Care for the Spiritual Parent 04/14/2021

Self-Care for the Spiritual Parent Self-care has been a buzzword in the self-help and wellness communities the last few years. This episode explains a spiritual perspective to self-care and discusses postures and practices for the spiritually-oriented parent to consider. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18689846

A Cause for Celebration 04/07/2021

A Cause for Celebration family? In this episode, we discuss digging into the “why” behind our What do you take time to celebrate? How are celebrations maintained and passed down in your celebrations and finding pause to celebrate everyday achievement? /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18606179

Other Peoples Kids 03/31/2021

Other Peoples Kids What happens when your job is to protect and support the most amazing human your child)... and then someone doesn’t treat them right?! Listen to dive into a discussion around managing yourself and your spiritual progression when considering how to react. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18511091

Should you quit your day job? 03/24/2021

Should you quit your day job? Our work lives create tons of implications for our personal lives— particularly related to how and when we parent. This episode explores why it’s important for parents to notice divine guidance nudging us along our professional paths so that we can show up in the best way possible for our children. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18416372

Parenting On Purpose 03/17/2021

Parenting On Purpose Most people like the idea of “finding their purpose” and helping children discover their own, so why is it that the process of doing so often goes so wrong? Listen in for a conversation about how we can avoid letting our own “junk” interfere with the path to purpose. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18336794

Empty Your Cup 03/10/2021

Empty Your Cup Are you a “glass half empty” or “glass half full” kind of person? Does your “cup overfloweth” with abundance? Do you see value in having an “empty cup?” In this episode, we’ll talk about all the stuff that can fill and clutter our vessels, how to clear the ‘junk’ from our minds, and approach your parenting journey and life with unadulterated joy, regardless of the challenges and chatter going on around you. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18248774

Birth as a Spiritual Initiation 03/10/2021

Birth as a Spiritual Initiation Birth stories… everybody’s got one and we as a culture love to talk about them. In this episode, we’ll explore how the birth of a baby offers us an opportunity for awakening our spirituality and senses to a new level of being in the world. /episode/index/show/initiatedparent/id/18248735

Spiritually Initiated Parenting with Drs. Lauren & Bill Moss

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