Endorsements

Find out what the experts are saying about this book.

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"A generous supply of real life examples shows how heart change is possible. I encourage parents, teachers, and pastors to read this book and implement it!" 
—Tom Givens, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Santa Clarita, CA

"This is a book of encouragement and how to's that will change your family dynamic."
—Mike MacIntosh, Pastor, Horizon Christian Fellowship, San Diego, CA

"As a Family Minister I found this book to be a wonderful resource that I will put in the hands of our parents."
—Gail Hatmaker, Children's Pastor, First Baptist Church, Windermere, FL

"Practical. Practical. Practical! I would highly recommend this book for any parent who is challenged by the amazing complexity of raising a child in today’s culture."
 —Lloyd Pulley, Pastor, Calvary Chapel, Old Bridge, NJ

“This book provides a wonderful tool that is useful for not only understanding the human heart, but also for remedying the ills that spring forth from that same heart."
—David Rosales, Pastor and author of Raising Right-Hearted Kids in a Wrong-Way World

"Turansky and Miller get to the 'heart of the matter' with  biblical and practical application to daily parenting situations."
—Paul D. Casey, Family Ministry Director, Bethel Church, Richland, WA

“This book will transform your approach to parenting. Don’t underestimate the value of parenting the heart.”
—Pastor Karl Bastian, Children's Pastor, Founder Kidology.org

"Whether your child is strong-willed, unmotivated, or completely on fire for God, you’ll benefit from this heart-changing message."
—Janice Thompson, children’s pastor and author of Parenting Teens: A Field Guide

"Parenting is Heart Work is not just a good tool, it is a toolbox! It's an in-depth look at the heart of what God says on childrearing and that is why it works."
—Pastor Bob Coy, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, Fl

"What parent doesn't struggle with the challenge of understanding themselves and their children? In Parenting is Heart Work, Scott and Joanne have written yet another biblically sound, intensely practical book that shares great insight into that very question."
—John Sanné, Family Ministries Pastor, Calvary

"I found this book to be Biblically centered and practical. I would recommend it for every parent."
—Wayne Taylor, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Seattle

"The authors skillfully combine expertise, personal experiences, and professional work to help parents understand their own hearts and the influence they have on their kids’ hearts."
—Karl Benzio MD, Christian Psychiatrist and Director of Lighthouse Network

"What a great biblical study of the concept of the heart! This book is entertaining as well as life-changing. All parents should read this book to understand their own hearts as well as the hearts of their children."
—Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

"This book provides a superb manual for connecting with your children's emotions, impacting their thinking, and leading them to genuine heart change."
—George May, Pastor of Counseling, Calvary Church, Lancaster, PA

"This is one of the best books on parenting I have ever read.  It's practical, easy to read and biblically rich.  I will keep it in a prominent place in my waiting room."
—Leslie Vernick DCSW, LCSW, licensed Christian counselor

"This is a very unique book that provides a roadmap of your child's heart. Be ready to learn a new approach to parenting and, potentially, to experience a personal change of heart in the process.
—Dennis Lowe, Ph.D., Director, Center for the Family at Pepperdine University

Parenting is Heart Work is biblically solid and down to earth. I know this heart-based approach to parenting will help my clients build strong relationships with their kids. If you have children in your life, you need to read this book!
—Nancy Williams, LPC, Counselor and Life Coach

“This book connected with my soul, bringing tears to my eyes. It takes you to a whole new level of parenting. I will use these ideas in my Family Ministry Class.”
—Dr. John McMurphy, Associate Professor of Children’s Ministry, Carolina Evangelical Divinity School

"This is a great addition to parents' arsenal on the sometimes perplexing challenges of raising children."
—Jeffrey S. Black, Ph.D., Chair Graduate Division Department of Christian Counseling, Philadelphia Biblical University

"This is a wonderful resource for me as a Biblical Counselor and a parent. I was particularly impressed with the section on connecting with your child emotionally and helping children develop in emotionally healthy ways."
—Robin Downs, Biblical Counselor

"Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller have again captured the essence of grace-filled parenting. Their research on the heart and its relationship to communication is simple, yet profound."
—John Erwin, President and Founder, National Association of Family Ministries

“By the end of the first chapter, I was hooked. Parenting is Heart Work is filled with useful examples and how-to strategies.”
—Kirk Weaver, Executive Director, Family Time Traini

"Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller carefully lead parents to an understanding of what the real issue is - the condition of the child's heart and how to shape it."
—Greg Baird, Director, Kids In Focus Ministries

"Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller have done a masterful job of showing us the difference between modifying behavior vs. changing the heart."
—Gary Sprague, President, Center for Single-Parent Family Ministry

"This book offers another way of looking at child training. It's more than a Bible study or the latest parenting philosophy. It is a biblical tool for reaching your child's heart."
—Todd Wilson, founder of Familyman Ministries

"Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller have discovered the pulse of God and Parenting Is Heart Work is beating right along with it!"
—Rev. Kim Moore, The Center on Christian Relationships

"This book will help you raise children that make good choices out of obedience because they choose to, not because you chose for them."
—David Kimmel, Marriage and Family Talk

“This book helps parents get emotionally connected with their children, like no other I have seen. This Bible-centered approach can make all the difference in the world.”
—Alan Heller, Walk & Talk Ministries

"Through our ministry we'll definitely be sharing this book with thousands of families who will benefit from its message, including mine!"
—Mark Merrill, President, Family First

"Parenting is Heart Work is a practical combination of science, art, and biblical principles. We highly recommend it as must reading by every parent and grandparent."
—Bob and Yvonne Turnbull, Speakers, Authors, and Life Coaches

“GREAT book! This book shows parents how to guide children to a healthy, successful life, and presents a parenting method that is loving and nurturing."
—Moe & Paige Becnel, Blending A Family Ministry

"This book just became our #1 recommendation for parents we work with around the world...a must-read for any season of family life."
—Gordon & Becki West, KidZ At Heart International

“This impacting book helps parents discern the lies and misconceptions their children believe. I highly recommend this book!”
—Julie Hiramine, Founder and Executive Director of Generations of Virtue

"I recommend, without reservation, this latest work from the biblical parenting experts Turansky and Miller."
—Paul Pettit, President and Founder, Dynamic Dads

“I found Parenting is Heart Work valuable with practical and compassionate teaching. It will yield surprising and delightful results."
—Dan Schmidt, Vice President, Bible Club Movement International

"With clarity and practicality, this book provides a refreshing solution that will transform you and your child's life today and for every day ahead."
—Darren York, FamilyBasiXs

“Finally, a biblically correct book in a politically correct world. It's not just child training, it's parent training too.  I'm reading this book again!”
—Gary Dixon, Christian Education Consultant for Cook Ministries & Chairman of Northwest Christian Education Conference

“Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller have profound insight into the great frontier of parenting - understanding and motivating the heart.”
—Dr. Mac Pier, Concerts of Prayer Greater New York

"Hope has now arrived. From this incredible book springs practical, biblical help that gets to the core, the heart."
—Gayle Erwin, Author, The Jesus Style

"I believe what you read in this book truly is God’s answer to the crisis the families are facing today in raising children in this last generation."
—Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Founder and President, Gospel for Asia

“This book will transform your approach to parenting. Don’t underestimate the value of parenting the heart.”
—Pastor Karl Bastian, Children's Pastor, Founder Kidology

“This excellent and very practical book is one I whole-heartedly recommend to every parent!”
—Marilyn Howshall, author of Wisdom’s Way of Learning

"We will be using this book and recommending it at homeschool conferences and in the single moms parenting class we're involved with."
—Jeff Myers, Myers Institute

"I am impressed with the clear distinction between behavioral modification and heart motivation. I recommend  all parents read this book."
—Bruce Eagleson, MD, Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership

“Parenting is Heart Work is profound — it provides the connection!”
—Diana Waring, internationally known speaker and homeschooling author

"I would like to tell you how much I am enjoying your book. Did you write this one on your knees? Practically every page speaks to me and my family's needs. Thank you for your ministry."
—Joe Supplee, father in Newtown, PA

"I finished the book and am delighted by your insight, thank you!"
—Calvin Juelfs, Hampton, MN

"Parenting is Heart Work is not only for parents but for everyone. I'm a parent of a 2 1/2 year old. This has helped with communication issues not only between my daughter and me but between my wife and me as well. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
—Jeffrey Vaughan, Jr