10. The Power of Nonverbal Communication w/McKenzie Rucker

I am thrilled to welcome Walk Beside Me's inaugural guest: my dear friend McKenzie Rucker.

McKenzie Rucker is many things: she is a graphic designer, web developer, wife, mother to 3 children, and passionate Jesus follower. I wanted her to join me on the podcast because she is one of those moms who radiates intentionality and joy with her children.

When I asked McKenzie what she wanted to talk about, she brought up the topic of nonverbal communication—its power in parenting and God's pattern of using it Himself. This episode builds PERFECTLY on last week's episode about giving godly instructions. God uses nonverbal cues to communicate with us all the time, and McKenzie does an excellent job of expounding on how we can do so as well in our parenting.

We talk about 6 principles of nonverbal communication in this episode:

1. Observe and behold
2. Curiosity over control
3. Model behavior by quietly teaching
4. Slow down & have patience
5. Give your presence
6. Calm confidence & inner peace

And if you want to put her beautiful power phrases on your wall as helpful reminders, here's the list:

• Notice before you navigate
• Wonder before you worry
• Seek connection before correction
• Teach with your hands and your heart, not just your voice
• Slow is safe
• Patience is power
• Presence is more powerful than perfection
• Your nearness is nurturing
• Calm is contagious
• Confidence doesn't have to be loud
• Your peace is their peace

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