The Flourishing Family Book

The Flourishing Family

A Jesus-centered guide to parenting with peace and purpose.

A theological and practical starting point for Christian parents who feel overwhelmed by modern parenting voices, disenchanted with traditional approaches, and still deeply committed to letting their faith shape the way they parent - without fear, control, or permissiveness.

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When it comes to Christian parenting, we crave confidence, wisdom, and―most of all―peace.

We pray for peace when our little ones are tossed about by waves of emotions, for connection and confidence when navigating stressful mornings and exhausting nights, and for wisdom in knowing how best to discipline our kids. As Christian parents, we’re desperate to “get it right,” to raise our children to be strong, courageous followers of Jesus―and yet, despite the overload of endless advice at our fingertips, we often feel completely and utterly lost.

You can become the parent Christ has called you to be―and change your home and family from the inside out.

When it comes to Christian parenting, we crave confidence, wisdom, and―most of all―peace.

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Meet theAuthors

Dr. David Erickson longs to see God's people recognize that how we live our faith imparts theology to others. Nothing brings this into sharper focus than parenting as our daily lives constantly disciple those who know us best. David previously served as a pastor and spent fourteen years as a theology professor at a Baptist seminary. In 2023 he became president of Jacksonville College, where he guides the faculty and staff in preparing students to lead Jesus-centered lives that transform churches, communities, and the world.

Amanda Erickson is wholly and completely captivated by Jesus. A recovering perfectionist, she has found peace and purpose in the perfect love of Jesus. She's passionate about helping moms be less stressed and angry so they can flourish in their motherhood. This passion was born out of her own experience with postpartum anxiety, rage, and anger. A former foster mom and pastor's wife, Amanda is an artist with a free spirit and can often be found watercolor painting, thrifting and upcycling, making up silly songs for her kids and dogs, and hiking the woods near her home in East Texas.