About this episode
This week, Emily takes the lead to talk about something every parent wrestles with (whether we admit it or not): guiding our kids toward a career path, even when they’re still years away from driver’s licenses and first jobs. Should we be steering them early, or letting them wander? 00:00 Emily doesn’t feel well 01:46 Terrain Theory 04:38 Jason’s Starbucks Mug 05:41 Emily’s Beautiful Drinking Jar 09:46 Who sells these things? 11:37 The dangers of Dawn Dish Soap. 12:58 Emily’s leading the podcast today. 16:53 It’s natural to interrupt people. 18:08 How parents influence their children. 20:09 Students can’t have water bottles. 23:40 Teachers can’t pay for classroom supplies. 25:37 Back to back to school signs… 27:09 Influencing your kids’ careers. 28:22 Emily chokes on her own words… 29:07 Knowing what you want… 32:31 Hidden secret of grocery store displays 34:57 Ministry jobs are hard. 36:59 Father-son occupations. 42:28 Emily wanted to be a soldier. 45:23 Emily hands over the reins. 46:34 When the world changed… 47:49 Homeschool field trips are different. 50:54 Kids have no idea. 54:54 Emily’s epiphany. 55:18 Gen Z. 01:02:53 The way parents should go… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices