WORDS TO LIVE BY AND PARENTING WISDOM FROM JIM AND TOMOKO GANE

What actually sticks with kids as they grow up? In this special guest episode of the Relatable Parenting Podcast, Josh and Priscilla sit down with Josh’s parents, Jim and Tomoko Gane, to unpack the family sayings—“Jimisms”—that shaped five sons, strong marriages, and a faith-filled home. From “Be well, be right” to “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future,” this conversation explores how simple, repeatable phrases can form a child’s conscience, guide decision-making, and build character that lasts into adulthood.

Jim and Tomoko share honest reflections on parenting through different seasons, why the hardest work happens between ages zero and ten, and how discipline with an eye on the future differs from punishment in the moment. They also dive into family values, leadership, friendship choices, faith formation, and what it looks like to raise kids who don’t just comply—but truly own their beliefs. The episode is full of practical wisdom, real-life stories, and encouragement for parents who feel like the payoff of intentional parenting is still far away.

Whether you’re parenting toddlers, navigating the teen years, or thinking long-term about the adults you hope your kids become, this episode offers perspective, reassurance, and tools you can start using today. It’s a reminder that consistency, wisdom, and patience matter more than perfection—and that the lessons kids roll their eyes at now may become the ones they carry for life.

00:00 Welcome to the Relatable Parenting Podcast
00:22 Meet the Most Requested Guests: Jim and Tomoko Gain
01:28 Episode Overview and Jimisms Introduction
03:10 Diving into Jimisms: Be Well Be Right
05:52 Family Values and Listener Questions
08:14 The Importance of Early Training and Wisdom
11:49 Parenting Challenges and Reflections
18:43 Listener Questions: Love Story and Discipline
34:20 Concluding Thoughts and Where to Find Us

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