1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 We hear sermons about money, careers, and even family becoming idols. But what about the quieter idols: perfectionism, control, and the approval of other people? In this episode of Sparking Everyday Discipleship, Terrie shares how God revealed idolatry in her own heart. It began with a season of fear early in her marriage and a counselor’s question she never forgot: “Are you trying to be God?” Years later, a doctoral class took her deeper, and she saw that people-pleasing was at the root. She shows how this idol creeps into our parenting. We start focusing on how our kids’ behavior makes us look instead of focusing on their hearts and their walk with Christ. In this episode: How perfectionism and control can be a form of idolatry Why people-pleasing shifts our parenting from heart change to behavior modification Colossians 3:5 and covetousness: coveting approval, reputation, or an easy life Living for an audience of one, who has already fully loved, accepted, and redeemed us What to do when the Holy Spirit shows you an idol: repent, not self-condemnation Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Discipleship and Heart Check 02:00 Personal Stories of Fear and Perfectionism 04:08 Understanding Idolatry in Parenting 06:03 Biblical Insights on Idolatry from Colossians 08:13 Living for an Audience of One: Christ 10:09 Practical Steps to Examine Your Heart 11:51 Encouragement for Parents in Discipleship Scripture: Colossians 3:5, Ephesians 2:10, and James 4:7. Reflect: Where are you seeking approval from people rather than resting in God’s approval? How might that be shaping what you expect from your children? From Hypurpley Publishing, this podcast’s sponsor: Writer coaching: Get your manuscript ready to pitch or publish, whether you’re going traditional or indie. Called Writer’s Cohort Homeschooler’s Path to Publishing: A Zoom class for teens that takes them from book idea to published author. They learn the craft of writing plus editing, critique, and the publishing industry. Meets twice a month. Limited to 10 students per class. Find out more.&amp;nbsp; Questions or comments? Leave them here. We’d love to hear from you. Sparking Everyday Discipleship http://booksthatspark.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43415364/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/bc90ce/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207981139