Did Jesus ever actually say things like, "Just follow your heart," or "Believe in yourself?" Today on the Upside-Down Parenting podcast, Matt Jones and I are talking about well-intended phrases Christian parents often use—phrases that sound biblical, but may actually misrepresent Jesus.

Over time, these kinds of statements can subtly shape a fear-based, performance-driven faith instead of one rooted in trust and formation. And if we want to disciple our kids into an authentic, resilient faith that lasts, we have to stop putting words in Jesus' mouth and start letting his actual words shape the way we parent.

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Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend:

*Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed—Alisa Childers

*Stop Looking Inside Yourself—Dr. Jeff Myers

*When "Being Yourself" Hurts Yourself—Rebecca Sachaj

That's Not in the Bible! Common Parenting Phrases Christians Need to Rethink | Ep. 30