The Teachable Woman Podcast
Parenting with Peace – Part 2
Reverends Michele Owes & Diana P. Cherry
Introduction
Welcome back to The Teachable Woman Podcast! In this heartfelt continuation of the Parenting Series, Reverends Michele Owes and Diana P. Cherry explore what it truly means to raise children in the peace of God. Building on the fruit of the Spirit, they unpack how parents can model and cultivate peace in the home—not through possessions or outward appearances, but through godly teaching, love, and presence. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom, this episode will refresh your understanding of parenting as a divine calling that mirrors God’s heart for His children.
1: The Power of Prayer and Partnership
Key Focus: The 37-Day, 37-Second Prayer Challenge
Rev. Michele and Rev. Diana open the episode celebrating the global impact of the 37-Day, 37-Second Prayer Challenge, birthed from The Teachable Woman Retreat. They highlight how prayer unites believers across the nation, inviting God’s will to be done in the earth—beginning with us.
Takeaway: When we humble ourselves and pray, we give God permission to intervene in our homes and our nation.
Scripture Reference: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray…”
Show Note 2: Children Taught of the Lord
Key Focus: The Source of Peace – Isaiah 54:13
Rev. Diana revisits her 1987 teaching, “Children Taught of God,” reminding listeners that peace flows from being taught by the Lord. When parents live and teach God’s Word, children learn that God is their source, security, and success.
Takeaway: Peace is not external—it’s an internal relationship with God cultivated through the Word.
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 54:13 – “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”
Show Note 3: Presence Over Possessions
Key Focus: The Power of One-on-One Attention
Rev. Michele shares wisdom from a leading pediatrician—spend at least 10 minutes daily with each child individually. Attention, not accumulation, builds security. She emphasizes that children crave love, affirmation, and eye contact more than gifts.
Takeaway: Peace grows when children feel seen, safe, and significant.
Reflection: “Children want your smile, not your stuff.”
4: Lessons from Generations of Love
Key Focus: Modeling Peace Across Ages
Both Reverends remind listeners that peace-centered parenting applies to children of all ages—even adult children still seeking affirmation and love. They challenge parents to examine how they express affection and approval, recognizing their influence on how children later perceive God’s love.
Takeaway: A peaceful home starts with healed hearts.
Insight: When parents model love and acceptance, they open the door for their children to trust God more deeply.
5: The Myth of the Perfect Party
Key Focus: Redefining Celebration and Peace
Rev. Diana and Rev. Michele dismantle cultural pressures around extravagant children’s parties. They remind parents that peace is lost when stress, competition, and spending replace joy. True celebration flows from love and simplicity—time together, not things purchased.
Takeaway: If it costs your peace, it’s too expensive.
Practical Tip: Replace big parties with meaningful one-on-one moments or small family traditions that create memories, not debt.
6: Stewardship and Simplicity
Key Focus: Teaching Children Godly Priorities
The discussion shifts to stewardship—how misplaced spending (lavish birthdays, proms, or dorm decor) reflects misplaced peace. Rev. Michele encourages parents to redirect those resources toward education, spiritual growth, and eternal values.
Takeaway: When we make peace our priority, we align our homes with God’s provision and purpose.
Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:6–7 – “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Show Note 7: The Fruit of Peace in Parenting
Key Focus: Peace as the Mark of Godly Parenting
In closing, the Reverends remind us that peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in us. Parenting with peace means raising children who reflect God’s nature, not the world’s standards. The best gift we can give our children is to help them develop the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, and peace.
Takeaway: Teach your children that peace is a gift from God, freely given and eternally sustaining.
Final Word: “Teach our children to be peaceful—and that begins with us being taught of the Lord.”
Summary
In Parenting with Peace – Part 2, Reverends Michele Owes and Diana P. Cherry tenderly guide listeners through the divine art of raising children grounded in God’s peace. Through the lens of Scripture, personal experience, and heartfelt reflection, they challenge parents to exchange busyness for stillness, possessions for presence, and cultural expectations for kingdom principles. Wh...
