How to Parent Without the Pressure Crushing You

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Christ Fellowship Church

Todd Mullins

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April 19, 2026

Parenting is one of the heaviest pressures you'll ever carry โ€” but most of us are carrying weight that was never ours to hold. In week two of Pressure Points, Pastor Ryan unpacks what God actually says the purpose of parenting is, and why getting that wrong is the source of most of the pressure you feel. Want to dive deeper? Check out these resources, including a guide for your โ€œquiet timeโ€ and more: https://cf.church/featuredresources ๐Ÿ““ Follow Along And Take Notes: https://cf.church/notes CHAPTERS: 0:00 The Pressure of Parenting 1:21 The Weight of the Moment 9:56 The Relief of Jesus 11:21 The Purpose of Parenting 15:50 The Problem of the Wrong Goal 18:03 The Power of Belief 23:38 The Shape of Love 27:21 The Work of Teaching 30:17 The Weight of Modeling 33:05 The Next Step ๐™‰๐™š๐™ญ๐™ฉ ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ฅ๐™จ ๐Ÿ™ Looking for prayer? https://cf.church/prayer โ€‹โ€‹ ๐ŸŽ‰ Did you accept Jesus today? https://cf.church/yes โ€‹โ€‹ ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Find your community: https://cf.church/starthere ๐Ÿ“… See whatโ€™s coming up: https://cf.church/info First time here? Welcome to Christ Fellowship! We know you want to get the most out of lifeโ€”but itโ€™s hard when it feels overwhelming, unpredictable, or complicated. But it doesnโ€™t have to be that way. For the past 40 years, weโ€™ve helped thousands of people just like you find community, break free from the pain of their past, thrive in their marriage, become better parents, experience financial freedom, and learn how to make a difference. Our Sunday services, resources, and programs for all ages throughout the week are designed to help you know God personally and live the life you were created for.