Are your kids truly joyful—or just temporarily happy?
Many Christian parents wonder if they’re doing enough to help their children develop a faith that lasts. According to Dr. Marcus Warner, one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids isn’t another activity, achievement, or gadget—it’s joy.
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Matt Jones and Janel Greig sit down with Dr. Marcus Warner, author of The Four Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, to explore why joy is foundational to emotional resilience, healthy relationships, and lifelong faith.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
*Why joy is different from happiness
*How unresolved trauma shapes the way we parent
*Why so many kids today are struggling emotionally
*The first habit of raising joy-filled kids: Attunement
*How to understand your child’s emotions before rushing to fix them
*Why emotionally connected parenting builds resilience and lifelong faith
Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers practical, biblical wisdom to help you raise children who are emotionally healthy, deeply connected, and rooted in Christ.
Be sure to watch Part 2, where Marcus unpacks the remaining three habits: Build, Correct with Care, and Develop Discipline Relationally. If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with a parent, caregiver, pastor, or friend who needs hope today. Be sure to send us your questions and feedback at: podcast@summit.org!