“This is a fabulous book. If you have children — read it! If you don’t have children yet —read it in preparation.”
— Matthew Kelly
New York Times best-selling author of The Rhythm of Life and Building Better Families
“A truly delightful read, this book offers prayerful insights and practical steps to becoming great Christian parents with terrific Christian children. As a priest, I highly recommend this book both to those who are preparing for marriage and those who are already married.”
— Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
Author of No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy
“Dad and Mom, you will not be able to put down this beautifully written book. It will startle you with its fresh and unanticipated wisdom based on the author’s professional training and experience in raising his eight children. You will benefit especially by implementing the practical advice in the ‘ Let’s roll up our sleeves…’ section at the end of every chapter.”
— Bert Ghezzi
Granddad of fourteen and author of Adventures in Daily Prayer
“What a beautifully written book, filled with wisdom, wit and encouragement for Christian parents! Jason Free speaks with candor and compassion about the challenges and rewards of ‘ parenting on purpose.’ As mother of four and grandmother of five, I learned valuable lessons I can still apply to my own parenting. Get ready to be inspired and to enjoy!”
— Patti Mansfield
Author of As By A New Pentecost, International Conference Speaker.
www.ccrno.org
“This is a fantastic book! — a highly readable and practical guidebook on how to raise great Christian kids — on purpose! I highly recommend it!”
— Fr. Larry Richards
Author of Be a Man!: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be
Founder, The Reason for Our Hope Foundation
“I truly enjoyed Parenting on Purpose. It is a great read — a true gift to Christian parents young and old. The stories shared within are as moving as they are practical. With every turn of the page I was boldly affirmed and gently challenged in my own parenthood. This is a great gift for any Christian parent who takes their vocation seriously… and a needed gift for any who (sadly) might not.”
— Mark Hart
Best-selling Catholic author and speaker
Executive Vice President, Life Teen International
“Over the past 30 years of a happy marriage and parenting 11 children, my wife and I have been astonished at how a surprisingly large number of Christian parents tend to rely much more on “experts” and much less on common sense than they should. Parenting on Purpose can help tilt things back in the right direction for those who take to heart its simple, time-tested, God-centered, common-sense advice on how to effectively ‘ train up a child in the way he should go.’ No gimmicks, tricks, or empty pop-psychology platitudes here. Just plenty of excellent reminders and encouragements regarding those important things that, deep down, you already know in your heart to be true.”
— Patrick Madrid
Director of the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College
Author of Search and Rescue: How to Bring Your Family and Friends Into (or Back Into) the Catholic Church
“Parenting on Purpose by Jason Free comes right from the heart of a dedicated Christian dad. It is a must-have guide on the essentials for raising Christian kids in today’s challenging world. This versatile guide is fun to read, chock full of practical ideas, and based on solid biblical principles that will keep moms and dads on track through the lifelong adventure of bringing up terrific Christian kids.”
— David Came
Executive Editor, Marian Helper magazine
Author of Pope Benedict’s Divine Mercy Mandate
“It is refreshing to read a book that not only points you in the right direction but gives you practical ideas on how to get there. Parenting on Purpose is filled with insights on parenting that will change lives for eternity.”
— Jeff Cavins
Speaker and author of The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible
“At the beginning of Parenting on Purpose, Jason Free says that his book is not a manual for
Christian parenting. I wholeheartedly disagree. Free gives Christian parents a formula for parenting that will, with God’s grace, produce happy, well-adjusted, faith-filled children. His warm, personal, easy-going style is engaging and at the same time challenging. He calls readers to greater holiness and fidelity to the Lord and their spouse, all the while forming the reader in biblically based parenting. Parenting on Purpose made me laugh and cry, but more importantly it made me rethink the way I parent my own children. I am a better dad for having read this book.”
— Patrick Novecosky
Editor of Legatus Magazine; correspondent for the National Catholic Register; contributing writer for Faith & Family Magazine
“An easy and enjoyable read, full of great practical advice for Christians of all denominations. The principles Jason presents are so universally true and scripturally-based that this book is a veritable Mere Christianity of Christian parenting and should prove of great value to all who follow Christ. I highly endorse Parenting on Purpose for all parents, and indeed, for grandparents too. In fact, I can hardly think of a more perfect gift for parents and for couples awaiting their first (or next) special arrival.”
— Kevin Vost, Psy.D.
Author of Memorize the Faith!, Fit for Eternal Life, Unearthing Your Ten Talents, and From Atheism to Catholicism
“With Parenting on Purpose, Jason Free has offered parents some of that elusive ‘ magic formula’ we’re all seeking when we become parents, or when life becomes even more complicated as our families grow. Jason’s insights and perspectives will help any parent to do his or her job more intentionally, with greater care and with an increased reliance upon prayer and scripture for guidance. Written from the trenches of family life, this book will uplift you, inspire you, and help you to see the blessings inherent in raising faith-filled kids. Kudos!”
— Lisa M. Hendey
Founder and editor of www.CatholicMom.com
Author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms
“Parenting on Purpose belongs on every Christian parent’s bookshelf. Culling from his own fathering experiences, Jason Free combines practical tips, theological truths, and good ole’ common sense to give readers a sense of direction and a sense of confidence about their parenting skills. His candor, wit, and wisdom make this an engaging read even as he challenges parents to ‘ roll up their sleeves,’ take stock, and take action. The bottom line —buy it!”
— Johnnette S. Benkovic, EWTN Host, founder of Women of Grace® and Living His Life Abundantly® International, Inc.
“This is no dry, philosophical treatise about parenting. It’s a ‘ how-to’ book, a straightforward, conversational, ‘ in-your-face’ sharing of specific ways to bring joy to your family and raise your children as real Christians. Often funny, sometimes sad, and always engaging, Parenting on Purpose will give you a whole new sense of direction as a parent and help you guide your children to a lasting and fulfilling relationship with God.”
— Vinny Flynn
Author of 7 Secrets of the Eucharist
www.MercySong.com
“Wow! Finally a book offering practical ways to raise your children as Christians. A first-class spiritual trainer, Jason Free challenges you to decide now what legacy you want to leave to your children.”
— Fr. George W. Kosicki, CSB
Speaker and author of John Paul II: The Great Mercy Pope
“Both refreshing and essential for today’s Christian parent — Parenting on Purpose will make your heart soar! Through vivid anecdotes, honest insights, and wisdom gained in the trenches of raising eight children, Jason Free guides us to move closer to the family hearth, pare down on technology, and get serious about family prayer and all that is crucial to raise our kids Christian — on purpose!”
— Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, Catholic author and EWTN host of “Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms”
“Do yourself a favor and spend one short afternoon reading this captivating book. Jason Free first entertains, then provides you with common sense methods to change your child’s eternity — on purpose! It’s never too late to give your children a legacy. … What will it be?”
— Colleen Hammond
Speaker and author of Dressing with Dignity and The Gossip’s Guide
With a warm, conversational tone, Jason Free encourages mothers and fathers to consider seven principles of good Christian parenting. He inspires new parents and veterans alike to thoughtfully, intentionally, and actively love their children well every day. This easily read volume blesses us with practical suggestions for prayerful consideration and sound advice for raising a Christian family that is everything God intended it to be. I highly recommend it!
— Elizabeth Foss
Author Small Steps for Catholic Moms and Real Learning: Education in the Heart of my Home
www.elizabethfoss.com
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