{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What EVERY Christian Parent Wishes They Could Do One More Time","description":"In this tender, emotional episode, Bob and Linda open up about a simple idea that completely reframed how they parent: the \u201c$50,000 Moment.\u201d It started with a story Bob read \u2014 one so moving he couldn\u2019t finish it without crying \u2014 about a dad who imagined paying $50,000 to relive a single bedtime with his 10-year-old. That thought experiment changed him, and now it's changing the Lotich household too. If you\u2019re a parent (or even if you aren\u2019t), this episode will recalibrate how you see the people in your life and remind you of the beauty tucked into ordinary days.   In This Episode: The story that made Bob stop checking the clock at bedtime Why we forget the voices of our kids at different ages The biblical wisdom behind remembering the brevity of life How to recognize \u201c$50,000 moments\u201d in real time Why presence is a discipleship practice\u2014not a personality trait What Jesus and Mr. Rogers both modeled about \u201choly slowness\u201d How this principle applies to more than kids A tender story about Bob\u2019s uncle and what it taught him about presence Scripture Mentioned (NLT): Psalm 90:12 \u2014 \u201cTeach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.\u201d Key Takeaways: You won't realize the value of a moment until it's gone. Bob shares how he can no longer remember what his now-11-year-old sounded like as a six-year-old\u2014and how that realization hit him like a ton of bricks. Future you would pay anything to get today back. The \u201ctime-machine thought experiment\u201d reframes bedtime, routines, and interruptions as priceless opportunities. Presence is a form of love\u2014and discipleship. Looking at the way Jesus interacted with people, we see an invitation to slow down and be with those around us. This isn\u2019t just about kids. Parents, friends, coworkers, church community members\u2014none of us are guaranteed another moment together. You don\u2019t have to create regrets. You can create reminders. Bob calls them $50,000 moments\u2014a cue to pause, breathe, and fully engage.   Practical Ways to Apply This: Ask yourself during ordinary moments: \u201cIf I had to pay to relive this, how much would I spend?\u201d During bedtime or stressful transitions, picture your 80-year-old self watching. Treat others\u2014kids, friends, the barista, the bus driver\u2014as people God placed in your path today. Practice the \u201cFred Rogers pause\u201d: give full attention to whoever is in front of you.   Links & Mentions: Gradually, Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson Let\u2019s Retire Retirement by Derek Coburn   Share This Episode If you know a parent in the thick of it, or someone who needs a reminder to slow down and savor what matters\u2014send this to them.     Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https:\/\/youtu.be\/NxkG0_o62-0)!   BONUS: Ever dreamt of hanging out with us for 6 weeks in your small group or church? Head to https:\/\/seedtime.com\/true for details or shoot us a DM on Instagram (http:\/\/instagram.com\/seedtime).   If you haven\u2019t checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https:\/\/seedtime.com\/smrl\/), we think you\u2019ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as \u201ca money book for people who don\u2019t read money books.\u201d  You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https:\/\/SeedTime.com\/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide. ","author_name":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","author_url":"https:\/\/seedtime.com","html":"