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Welcome to my podcast, Live With Eternal Perspective, I'm Terri Hitt. This podcast is for women who want to learn more about how to raise godly children and deepen their walk with the Lord. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTIONS Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 153 - Change From a Good to Godly Woman and Mother Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 146 - Praying Scripture - Part 1 replay Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 145 - How to Know Truth in a Mixed-Up World of Pride Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 144 - Life Lessons Through my Dog Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 143 - Prayer (replay) Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 142 - How Do My Actions Reflect God to Others? Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 141 - Why Should I Seek Jesus Early in the Morning? Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 140 - How to Identify False Teachers Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 139 - Are You Really a Christian? Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 138 - Christ, The Master Builder Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 137 - Renewing Inwardly Through Christ Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 136 - How to Thrive as a Christian in a World of Unbelievers Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 135 - May It Be As You Desire, God Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 134 - You've Trusted God with Eternity - What About Today? Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 133 - The Power of Your Story Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 132 - Am I Hearing You God? Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 131 - An Eternal Perspective Life Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 130 - Practicing Gratitude While Life Happens Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 129 - Don't Let Lies Keep You From Living in the Fullness of Christ Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 128 - Living to Flourish through Christ Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 127 - Living Fully in the Moment Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 126 - Developing a Humble Attitude Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 125 - Willing Steward Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 124 - Solace in Silence Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 123 - Engaged With Eternity Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 122 - Trials and Tragedies Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 121 Facets of Faith Reading of Hebrews 11 Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 120 - What the Lord Requires Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 119 - Conquer Overwhelm Read Now Live With Eternal Perspective Podcast Episode 118 - Biblical Friendship and Connection Read Now

Sometimes we each need someone to reach out, place an arm around our shoulder, and lead us to a resource that meets us where we are. On this page you will find materials mentioned in the podcast, and other helpful resources created to deepen your personal walk with God, designed to help you choose Christ over culture, and parent with godly confidence and connection. RESOURCES Subscribe to get exclusive updates Email* Join Our Mailing List I want to subscribe to your mailing list. Sometimes we each need someone to reach out, place an arm around our shoulder, & lead us to a resource that meets us where we are. I hope you find that embrace here. On this page you will find materials mentioned in the podcast, & other helpful resources created to deepen your personal walk with God, help you choose Christ over culture, & parent with confidence & connection. When you select “download now,” you'll be asked to sign up as a member of my email list. It doesn't have to be a long commitment; you can unsubscribe at any time. Once you've signed up, you'll have access to all current and future free resources. The goal of my heart is to continue sharing resources that reveal the joy of living with your eyes & heart focused on eternity and help you choose Christ over culture with a purpose that allows you to live & parent with confidence & connection. GOOD to GODLY: A 31-DAY SCRIPTURE & PRAYER GUIDE FOR MOMS I invite you to begin this 31-Day Scripture study designed to equip your mind and heart to shift from being a good mother to become a godly mother. The Scriptures included in this guide are shared for the purpose of drawing you closer to Christ. Discover How Your Identity is Sabotaging Your Children Do you ever get frustrated, angered, or hurt by the behaviors of your children? Is busyness reflected in your relationships and reactions? You may have unknowingly built identity on self, rather than Savior. The way you build identity will likely be passed to your children. Remember, little eyes and ears know your identity is exposed through all you do and say; how you act and react. This resource is a sample of my Set Apart Collective program for mothers who desire to parent with eternity in mind. When you discover how identity in Christ equips you to be the set-apart mother God created you to be, you'll be equipped to teach your children to be set-apart in Christ with identity built on Truth. HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP (GODLY) CONFIDENCE We live in a world that tells your child to trust feelings to define who they are, but God's Word instructs differently. How to Help Your Child Develop (Godly) Confidence will give you tips and Scripture to equip you to build confidence that will last and strengthen your child (and yourself) through identity in Christ. PRAYERS FOR MY CHILD Would you like to experience the power of God's word in the life of your child? Download the "Prayers for My Child" resource to learn how to offer God's word to Him as prayers designed to transform the heart of your child or grandchild into the wise and loving hands of our Heavenly Father.

Do you desire to stop reacting in the moment and parent with purpose? Are you ready for a deeper connection with Christ and your child? Purposed Parent/Connected Child episodes focus on educating and equipping you to recognize the unique individual God entrusted to you and will empower you to partner with Him to parent with eternal perspective. Live With Eternal Perspective View all episodes Godly Motherhood View all episodes Do you desire to stop reacting in the moment and parent with purpose? Are you ready for a deeper connection with Christ and your child? Godly Motherhood episodes focus on educating and equipping you to recognize the unique individual God entrusted to you and will empower you to partner with Him to parent with eternal perspective. All episodes Are you in need of hope? Is your spirit lacking joy? Do you seek peace? Are you tired of comparison? The Live With Eternal Perspective podcast was created for women to sharpen their understanding of Jesus and uncover all He desires for us to live a rich life and deepen our love for Him. Uncover how eternal perspective extends beyond our personal walk. Cling to the truth that Jesus has a unique plan for your life and learn how to choose Him over culture. Future episodes will continue to emphasize an intentional, eternal perspective lifestyle while focusing on faith, life, relationships, parenting, and simply sitting at the feet of Jesus to mature our hearts in genuine worship and gratitude. All episodes FIND WHAT YOU NEED

In Part 1 of The Answer to Building Identity Rooted in Christ , we uncovered a powerful truth. God entrusted His children to you. Your children’s search for identity isn't something to fear, but is a gift to shepherd. Where Identity Is Truly Formed As adults, we understand that identity isn’t built in a moment. Identity is formed over time. Many considerations affect how identity is shaped. In order for godly identity to be formed, it must be built in truth. God's Truth. Strong, biblically-anchored identity isn’t rooted in what is seen, heard, repeated, and believed as the world directs. It is constructed through Scripture, prayer, and relationship with Christ. Godly identity is matured over time and through faithful experience with Him. Children are just beginning to formulate what the world thinks of them. The experiences they encounter and the lessons they learn begin forming beliefs. In large part, the way you help them navigate life teaches them how to shape who they believe themselves to be. They measure what you say against what you live. Your children accumulate bits from all sources and form them into what they come to think of themselves. Society and peers are persuasive, but remember this truth. A mother and father anchored in Christ carry far greater influence. Why? Because when you stand on the foundation of God’s truths, rely on His protection and provisions, and remain persistent in practiced, powerful prayer, you invite God to go before you to build their identity in Christ. Your children watch what defines you. They see what steadies you. They know your go-to’s, what you turn to when life feels heavy or uncertain. Day by day, moment by moment, they are learning from what you preach and what you practice. They see what really matters most to you, what you believe is worth pursuing, and what stands true when the world knocks you off-balance. What are they learning from watching you? From listening to you? Are your responses teaching them to rely on the world… or leading them straight to God’s truth? The Answer: Build Identity in Christ, Not Circumstances If your child is building identity through what they believe, then it is imperative that their belief foundation be based on God’s truths. Don’t unintentionally model identity rooted in feelings, achievements, or approval from others. Equip them with the ability to see and build identity through truth as defined by God. Teach them how to think with biblical critical thinking and how to measure everything against Scripture. Guide them to the One who will lead them in truth. Jesus Christ. Once your children understand who Jesus is, and begin relationship with Him, they gain the foundation to form a godly perspective of who they are. Not just because you told them to believe this way, but because you mentored the way to them consistently and intentionally. Help them understand the truth that their worth isn’t earned, but is already established through and by God before they were even born. Their value isn’t fragile, but it is secure within His hands. Their purpose isn’t random, but is designed with a plan established long before they touched this earth. "Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving .” Colossians 2:6–7 Ensure that you persist in the Father through the Son yourself, so that you are rooted, built up, and established in the only one who can declare identity. When your identity is grounded in Him, your life naturally reflects His truth. How You Lead Them There This is where many mothers feel an uncomfortable, weighty question. How do I actually do this? But this responsibility was never meant to rest on your strength. You won’t perfectly model the way to godly identity and you can't pressure your children to find it themselves. It is only through intentional, consistent, Christ-centered presence as you abide in His arms that they will witness the way to Him. The next step is trusting Him to complete the process. You lead your children to strong biblical identity in Christ when you: 1. Speak truth over them consistently - Not just when they struggle, but as a steady thread in your home. Remind them in your words and actions that they belong to God, they were created with purpose, and they are loved, even when they fall short of expectations. 2. Redirect identity back to Christ in real moments - Weaving God into daily moments continues to keep the focus where it must remain. Up. Remember that when your children believe they have been successful, point them to Him. When they believe they have failed, point them to Him. When they are trapped in the prison of comparison, point them to Him. Use every moment as an opportunity to anchor them in Christ and a godly identity. 3. Model a life that is rooted in Him - Your consistency and dedication to Christ and making Him known to them is what will impact the faith and beliefs of your children the most. Not words spoken in your best moments, but in your everyday conversations. It's when your children see you read the Word daily, regularly experience Bible study with you, watch you turn to Scripture for guidance, experience the way you choose humility over pride, and know that you seek God in the joys and struggles of life without wavering in conviction and confidence, that they begin to understand that identity in Christ isn't simply what you say you carry. They learn that growing godly identity begins as a lifestyle rooted in Him. It's one modeled through His power and grace. When You Feel Like You’re Falling Short There will be days when you feel like you missed the mark of where you want to direct your children. Days when your words weren’t as gentle. Days when your responses didn’t reflect Christ the way you hoped. But even here, there is grace. One of the most powerful ways you shape identity is in what you do next. It's the way you admit mistakes, ask for forgiveness, and point yourself (and them) back to Christ. It's in the ways you tell them what God is teaching you and in how you show them the ways you have been transformed by His mighty and holy power. Because the way you live shows your children that their identity isn't built on getting everything right. Godly identity is established on belonging to a Savior who makes all things new and rooted in His truths. The Legacy You Are Building When you consistently point your children to Christ, powerful transformation occurs. For each of you. Your children begin to look to Him before they look to the world. They seek His truth before they accept feelings or worldly opinion, and they stand firm with biblical conviction when others shift. This is how you raise children who don’t just know about Jesus, but are anchored in Him. This is how you build a legacy that focuses on affecting generations for Jesus. When Effort Doesn’t Equal Eternal Impact If you’ve been striving to raise good kids, yet feel a disconnect between your effort and the spiritual direction of your home, there’s a reason. Many mothers are doing everything right by the world’s standards, yet still feel unsure they’re building lasting faith. The Good Mom Trap  uncovers the subtle lies that keep you focused on performance instead of discipleship, then shows you how to root your identity (and your parenting) in Christ. If you’re ready to move from pressure to purpose and raise children to chase Christ over culture, The Good Mom Trap will show you how generational faith is built. You can find this godly resource on Amazon or through this website.

We live in an age of visible success and invisible scars. We support our children with love and all the “good” things. Our children achieve. Perform. Behave. Profess the faith we tell them to believe. And still - their hearts can remain untouched. All the while, Christian mothers neglect one crucial piece.           Discipling the heart. Behavior Modification Is Not Discipleship Many modern parenting approaches, even faith-filled ones, subtly drift toward behavior management. We correct tone. We enforce rules. We reward compliance. We punish wrong actions. But Scripture never instructs us to raise compliant children. In fact, God’s Word commands us to shepherd  hearts. The hearts of His children - entrusted to us. “ You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise .” Deuteronomy 6:5-7 God's command isn't to manage  conduct. His command is to disciple  the heart. A child can learn to say “yes” and still resist God internally. A teenager can attend church and still crave culture over Christ. An adult child can succeed professionally and still lack godly identity. When we focus only on behavior, we raise externally polished but internally unanchored adults. Society Is Already Discipling Your Kids If mothers aren’t intentionally shaping the hearts of their children, something else is. Culture disciples. Algorithms disciple. Peers disciple. Entertainment disciples. Silence disciples. The question is not whether  your child will be formed. The question is: Who or  what is forming your child? Heart discipleship isn’t about adding more rules.    It’s not about how often they step into a church. It's about cultivating: Knowledge of God’s truth Awareness of why they believe it An understanding of how it applies to their life Identity rooted in Christ The ability to discern culture through a biblical lens These will not develop accidentally. They develop intentionally. The Cost of Neglect Is Generational Heart formation doesn’t impact only children. It impacts marriages. It impacts future parenting. It impacts leadership. It impacts legacy. When a mother neglects to disciple the heart, the ripple extends beyond her home. When a mother tends the heart, the ripple extends beyond her lifetime. We aren’t simply raising the children in our care. We are shaping future worshippers, spouses, leaders, and parents. For generations. That responsibility is weighty. Sacred. Discipling the Heart Requires Commitment It's easier to prepare behavior than repair behavior. It is easier to demand obedience than to cultivate understanding . Heart discipleship requires: Slower conversations Thoughtful questions Modeling repentance Living what we teach Weaving God into everyday moments Discipling the heart of a child requires a set-apart woman willing to be discipled herself. Because she can’t impart what she doesn’t possess. This Isn't About Perfection Many mothers carry the weight of regret. They fear they focused too much on rules.    Or on religion instead of relationship. Too much on achievement. Too much on getting through the moment instead of thinking about eternity. But discipling the heart is never confined to your child’s early years. Influence is ongoing. You’re still a mentor. Why This Matters Now Worldly influence doesn’t stop.                                                                                 It’s never silent.    Your kids wrestle with: Identity confusion. Redefinitions of truth. Moral relativism presented as compassion. Lies drowning out discernment. If Christian mothers don’t intentionally disciple the heart, children grow up fluent in culture but illiterate in conviction – and in Truth that will set them free. Mothers don’t need more compassionate parenting. We need purposed parenting. We need parenting that stops seeking “good results” and pursues godly roots. Because when the heart is anchored in Christ, transformation follows. When identity is secure, discernment awakens. When love for God is cultivated, obedience becomes worship - not what mom said to do. And that changes generations.    For eternity.

As a mother appointed by God, you have the sacred privilege of leading the children entrusted to you to find an important answer. A sacred truth. Who they are. You know the answer to building identity rooted in Christ isn't found in the shifting voices of the world, but in the unchanging truth of who they are in Christ. How do you ensure you guide them to that important truth? Performance or Popularity? As your children grow, they'll reach for pieces of identity everywhere they look. They notice how others dress, what they achieve, who’s accepted, and who’s left out. They start collecting clues about what they must do in order to become who they want to be. Some of their ideas and desires seem good, some confusing, while many slowly pull them away from truth. Kids don’t realize that while the world is directing them to find themselves,  God invites them to know Himself.  It’s imperative that you ensure your kids know who He  is, so they begin to understand Whose  they are. As an adult, you know that discovery doesn’t come through performance or popularity. The truth of who they are comes through relationship with Christ, through God’s truth, and through your steady guidance and prayers. The petitions of a mom whose own heart is anchored in Christ. The BIG Question Every person eventually asks, “Who am I?”  That question may not come in words, but it will definitely show up in actions. Or it could be in choices, friendships, or frustrations. For moms, this question can be both beautiful and heartbreaking to witness when see our children wrestle with this question. When you see your precious children trying on new versions of themselves, wanting to fit in, wanting to be noticed, wanting to belong, you don't want them being pulled by voices that promise confidence but often deliver confusion. But here’s what I want you to remember: your child’s search for identity isn’t something to fear—it’s something to shepherd. The Maker of Heaven and earth, the creator of your children designed them with creativity. He gave them minds them to seek, to wonder. God created them with a longing to understand who they are and why they’re here. As moms, we know that their desire, when guided by truth, can lead them straight to Him . Ephesians 2:10 says, “ For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” That verse offers comfort. But even more important, it’s a statement – a truth - about identity. It’s God declaring over your child: You belong. You are known. You are Mine. When your kids grasp the truth that they already belong, they’re loved with an everlasting love, and they were created with purpose for a purpose, they learn to stop chasing temporary labels of identity and start claiming eternal purpose. Finding the Answer to Building Identity Rooted in Christ Remember, as your children wrestle with who they are, you’ve been bestowed with the most sacred role a mother can carry—mentoring godliness and guiding your children to the feet of Jesus. The world tells you your job is to shape behavior. Or manage the outcomes of their behavior. To grow your kids to self-reliant adulthood. But God commands you to nurture hearts that hear His voice. That obey . That honor and please Him. You’ve probably discovered that motherly influence isn’t found in perfect lectures or polished parenting moments. It’s found in the quiet, consistent ways you show Christ at home. It’s seen in the way you respond when you’re tired, when your kids push your limits, or when their choices break your heart. Your influence is established in the desires you carry, the words you use, and the way you spend your time. Your actions and responses teach the children entrusted to you who God is - and how He loves. But, despite that truth, I want you to remember something important. You don’t to be perfect to lead well. Relax. You ’ll never reach that level of parenthood. You’re an imperfect woman in an imperfect world. But your humility will speak louder than your strength. Because it's rooted in Him. His strength. Your words and actions will be laid on the foundation of who you are in Christ. Your heart for Jesus is made apparent even when you feel you failed. It’s in the way you handle mistakes, the way you invite your children into your space, the way you listen, the way you meet their gaze with joy and love. When you admit mistakes and model repentance, your children begin to understand what grace looks like. As you consistently pursue Christ, they see your dedication in His Word, the way you model integrity, and the love you carry for Him. They hear and feel it in the way you respond to them as your life shines His. Deuteronomy 6:5–7 says, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children… when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” This passage of Scripture isn’t a formula—it’s an command to weave God’s truth into everyday life. To weave Him into every breath. To become His voice in an ungodly society attracting and influencing your children. So when your child asks, “Who am I?” your voice can affirm what God has already spoken: “You are His.” “You are chosen.” “You are deeply loved.” Be sure to come back for Part 2 of this post. In the meantime, if your heart is whispering, “I want to raise my children differently,” the Set-Apart Collective™ is where you’ll find the support and discipleship tools to support you. 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