It feels a bit vulnerable to share this, but I’m excited to talk about a recent experience. This past month, I had the privilege of being featured on the Focus On The Family Broadcast. I joined them to discuss my book, Permanent Markers: Spiritual Life Skills to Write on Your Kids’ Hearts, published by Harvest House.
Despite feeling a healthy dose of imposter syndrome, being on the Focus on the Family broadcast was truly a remarkable experience. For anyone who enjoys this kind of content, you might also find my previous interviews with FamilyLife Today interesting as well.
And here’s even more exciting news: I’ve been invited back to Focus on the Family to record again in October! I’m still a bit surprised and incredibly grateful for this opportunity. I’d love for you to listen to the first episode and see what you think.
More importantly than my personal experience, I want to emphasize my deep desire to support you in your journey of raising children who wholeheartedly love Jesus.
If you’re new to the concepts in Permanent Markers or just looking for practical resources, I offer a wealth of free printables on my website. These resources are designed to help you teach the book’s spiritual life skills and engage your children in meaningful, faith-based habits.
I deeply understand the everyday chaos of family life. I know how overwhelming it can feel to add one more thing to your already packed schedule, especially when just getting kids to remember basic chores feels like a win.
However, I also recognize the vital, urgent need to instill lasting, unshakeable habits in our children – habits that will equip them for a vibrant relationship with Jesus. My aim is to provide you with doable, creative ways to disciple your kids, methods that can realistically fit into your everyday life, even amidst the dinner table negotiations and homework battles.
Remember, God cherishes our wonderfully unique, sometimes “squirrely” kids – just as they are. (And yes, that definitely includes mine!)
Permanent Markers Book Cover for Focus on the Family Broadcast
Discover More Resources After Listening to the Focus on the Family Broadcast
If you enjoyed learning about Permanent Markers on the Focus on the Family broadcast, you might also find these resources helpful:
- Parenting Podcasts and Articles: A Few of the Latest – Explore other podcast interviews and articles on parenting topics.
- Permanent Markers: Resources – Access free printables and additional resources to complement the book.
About Janel Breitenstein
Janel Breitenstein is the author of Permanent Markers: Spiritual Life Skills to Write on Your Kids’ Hearts (Harvest House, 2021), and has several more books forthcoming, including IRL Parent Prayers (Andrews McMeel) and The Cool Mom: Putting Anger on Ice When Life Boils Over (Kregel). Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, and FamilyLife. A summa cum laude graduate of John Brown University, Janel began her publishing career at NavPress, contributing to The Message Bible, before moving to FamilyLife Publishing. In 2012, Janel and her husband moved their family of six to Uganda to serve with Engineering Ministries International (eMi), focusing on poverty relief and development through structural design and construction management for Christian organizations in developing nations. After five and a half years in East Africa, they returned to the U.S. and continue their commitment to serving the poor. Janel is a speaker, writer, and devoted mother living in Colorado. Her relatable, authentic, and personal style resonates with readers worldwide. You can connect with her – “The Awkward Mom” – and join important, honest conversations at JanelBreitenstein.com.
