Finding faithful friends with Tammie Floyd

Parenting was never meant to be done alone, but building meaningful community can feel challenging in the middle of full and busy lives.In this episode, Tammie Floyd shares wisdom from years of parenting and ministry, with a focus on friendship and the importance of community for moms. The conversation explores what it looks like to cultivate life-giving relationships, why support matters in every season, and how God often provides the right people at the right time.We also talk about the role of the local church in a child’s faith journey and why consistent involvement can have a lasting impact.This episode is a gentle reminder that we need each other—and that intentional community can make all the difference.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Family Background04:59 Challenges of Parenting in a New City10:03 Navigating Adult Friendships14:59 Building Community Through Church19:58 Raising Kids in Faith20:51 Engaging Kids with Faith-Based Content23:09 Navigating the Transition to Young Adulthood27:02 The Importance of Community in Parenting29:06 Prioritizing Church in Family Life31:18 Three Key Themes in Parenting35:59 Finding Joy and Humor in Parenting39:39 Closing Thoughts and PrayerConnect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoResources from today’s show:Connect with TammieGateway ChurchParenting on Purpose curriculumMoms, Dads, and Grads Gift GuideSign up for Morning MinuteOpen a LearningRX centerPrefer video? This episode is on YouTube!Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://AvocadoGreenMattress.com/MESSPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy