Walk Beside Me

Brooklyn Bird
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Brooklyn Bird hosts "Walk Beside Me" to help parents apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to daily family life. In a world where parenting is often seen as boring and arduous, relish the fresh perspective that your kids are the perfect little life coaches to help you unleash your divine potential.

  1. 4D AGO

    42. Happy Birthday to WBM! Updates + the Principle "Show Don't Tell"

    Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by my husband, Trenton Bird. We're celebrating exactly one year since the birth of Walk Beside Me and introducing you to season 2, including updates regarding what the podcast will be like moving forward. Then we're diving into a principle that has been keeping us grounded as we navigate life with a vibrant toddler and adorable baby: show, don't tell. Over and over we've found that with our kids, actions truly speak louder than words. We're discussing why this is, how we have been applying this principle in day-to-day interactions with our kids, and of course how Jesus Christ is the THE ultimate example of teaching via who He is and what He does in addition to His magnificent words. Resources Mentioned: Caps for Sale by Esphyr SlobodkinaThe Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake KogaScripture References: Matthew 4:19 ("Come, follow me")Luke 10:25–37 (The Good Samaritan)John 13:1–17 (Jesus washing the disciples' feet)Matthew 7:16 (by their fruits)Matthew 21:43 (kingdom will be given to another nation)

    24 min

  2. 12/06/2025

    41. 2025 Wrapped: My Favorite Parenting Principles from the Year

    In this last episode of 2025, I'm highlighting my three favorite topics covered over the course of the year: AgencyThe Golden RuleRepentance, not PunishmentI'll be taking a little time off for the holidays and then I'll be back in 2026! Thank you for listening and supporting me during the podcast's first year 3

    13 min

  3. 11/29/2025

    40. Reframing "Annoying" Questions & Comments from Friends & Relatives During the Holidays

    There's been a lot of noise on social media lately about how to prep yourself to answer "annoying" questions and comments from friends and relatives. The questions that tend to come up repeatedly at once-a-year gatherings. Questions like... Is your baby sleeping through the night yet?When are you having another one?Is she a good baby?There seems to be widespread agreement that these comments are overly intrusive, thoughtless, or just plain irritating. While I understand the sentiment, here's the truth... Most of the time, people ask these same-old questions not to be rude, not to annoy, and not to offend. They're just trying to connect. THAT is a gift. And it doesn't serve us to reject a gift merely because it comes in imperfect verbal packaging. In this episode, I'm inviting you to think against the grain and step out of the negative narrative that social media is feeding you. It is a blessing to be so loved that people attempt to connect with you and your family, however awkward it may be. Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

    14 min

  4. 11/22/2025

    39. Calling Time Out on Time-Outs

    Today I’m tackling why I skip solitary confinement (a.k.a. time-out) as a tool for teaching my children. Long story short: it's un-Christlike and there is a better way. If we want our children to know a Heavenly Father who responds mercifully to their mistakes, who pursues the lost sheep rather than exiling it, then we as parents have to model that mercy first. Resources Mentioned: The Montessori Toddler by Simone DaviesUnconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn“Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy” by Sister Tamara W. RuniaWBM Episode 15: Teach Repentance, Not Punishment (pt. 1)WBM Episode 16: Teach Repentance, Not Punishment (pt. 2) Scripture References: Luke 15:4Isaiah 54:8

    18 min

  5. 11/15/2025

    38. Seasons to Reap, Seasons to Sow

    Today I’m sharing the story of a small miracle that taught me this important lesson: Parenting is like gardening. There are seasons of reaping and seasons of sowing. And just because you aren’t tasting good fruits right in this moment doesn’t mean that you aren’t being successful. Maybe the bitter moments are the greatest opportunities to sow seeds that will bear sweet fruit in the future. Resources Mentioned: Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn (and his other books)A Theory of Objectivist Parenting by Roslyn RossMagda GerberMaria MontessoriThe Montessori Toddler by Simone DaviesNo Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury (and her other books & resources) Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 3:1–3Doctrine & Covenants 6:33Galatians 6:9–10Alma 41:15Mark 4:26–27

    25 min

  6. 11/08/2025

    37. Step Out of the “Parent” Role and Into a Real Relationship

    There are certain things about parenting that are physically exhausting: waking up for a baby in the middle of the night, folding piles of laundry, chasing a toddler around. So let's do whatever we can to avoid making it mentally exhausting, too. One of the BEST ways to free up your mind mentally as a parent is to recognize all the little ways you are treating your child as an object or project rather than a real, full-fledged human. Stop putting on the "parent" performance, and you will witness a much freer, happier version of yourself emerge. In this episode, I'm exploring simple ways that we can drop performance from parenthood and replace it with relationship. I promise that implementing this mindset shift will make your days feel easier, lighter, and overall much more enjoyable. Because instead of acting out the behaviors of a "good parent," you just get to be the best version of YOU. Which is so much more sustainable and impactful in the long run. Scripture References: Luke 6:31Matthew 22:39

    22 min

  7. 11/01/2025

    36. Self-Made Perfectionism vs. Perfected in Christ

    Today I'm sharing some recent reflections on perfectionism, a condition I've dealt with my whole life. Becoming a parent has shown me the dangers of perfectionism. Yet I realized recently that pursuing perfection or excellence isn't the problem. The problem is thinking you can make yourself perfect on your own, and letting your own (or the world's) definition of perfection guide you. In this episode, I'm unpacking how we can let Christ perfect every moment, which will turn the pursuit of perfection from arduous to life-giving. Scripture References: ​Matthew 21:31​Matthew 5:48​Matthew 5:20​Moroni 10:32​2 Nephi 32:9

    9 min

  8. 10/25/2025

    35. Parenting in Public: What Would Jesus Do?

    In this episode, I'm discussing how the way Jesus addressed the woman caught in adultery is the PERFECT, grounding story to remember when we are parenting our own children in public. Like Jesus, we can slow down and remember that impressing other people is never worth sacrificing our relationship with our kids. Scripture References: John 8Mosiah 3:19

    15 min
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Brooklyn Bird hosts "Walk Beside Me" to help parents apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to daily family life. In a world where parenting is often seen as boring and arduous, relish the fresh perspective that your kids are the perfect little life coaches to help you unleash your divine potential.

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  • Creator
    Brooklyn Bird
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brooklyn Bird
  • Show Website
    Walk Beside Me