Don’t Mom Alone Podcast
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- Último episódio
- 9 nov 2026
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Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".
Episódios 500
Don’t Dad Alone: Why Your Husband’s Friendships Matter:: Heather and Bruce [Ep 598]
The show is officially a teenager! At 13 years old, we're celebrating with a special conversation for both moms and dads. Bruce is back on the show, and we're diving into a topic that doesn't get talked about …
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The show is officially a teenager! At 13 years old, we're celebrating with a special conversation for both moms and dads. Bruce is back on the show, and we're diving into a topic that doesn't get talked about enough: male friendship and why dads need good friends, too.
Do men sometimes convince themselves they're fine without close friendships? Between work, marriage, raising kids, and all the different seasons of life, friendships can easily fall to the bottom of the priority list. But the truth is, we all need people who fuel us, challenge us, encourage us, and bring out the best in us.
We talk about why building and maintaining guy friendships can feel a little rusty, how those relationships change as kids grow up and leave home, and why making the first move is often the hardest part.We also talk about the important role moms can play in encouraging their husbands to invest in friendships. It's not about becoming the social director of your marriage, but about creating space, removing guilt, and finding practical ways to make friendship a priority together.
In this episode, we discuss:- How work, marriage, and parenting can push friendships to the back burner.
- Why building guy friendships can feel awkward at first and why it takes practice.
- How friendships and conversations change through different seasons of life.
- The transition from parenting young kids to building friendships with your adult children.
- Practical ways couples can work together to make time for friendships.
Why it's important to recognize the people who bring out the best in us.
- Emotional Maturity, Teamwork, and 25 years of Marriage :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 458]
- Talking, Teens, and Twenty-four Years :: Bruce + Heather [Ep 399]
- Bruce Learns to Label His Feelings :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 316]
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Beyond “I’m Fine”: Letting Yourself Be Known :: Sadie Robertson Huff [Ep 597]
Sadie Robertson Huff is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, wife, mom, and founder of Live Original. Through her faith, personal stories, and passion for encouraging others, Sadie …
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Sadie Robertson Huff is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, wife, mom, and founder of Live Original. Through her faith, personal stories, and passion for encouraging others, Sadie reminds women that they don’t have to be perfect to be loved, known, or used by God. In her new book, It’s Not Personal, she challenges us to rethink vulnerability, embrace who God created us to be, and discover the freedom that comes from being truly known.
In this conversation, Sadie gets real about what it looks like to build meaningful relationships, find people who can speak truth into your life, and let go of the pressure to be impressive. She shares how her mom’s authenticity shaped the way she thinks about motherhood, and why our kids need connection more than perfection. We also talk about the power of prayer and community, why confrontation can actually strengthen relationships, and how our identity in Jesus frees us from constantly seeking validation. Sadie’s reminder? You don’t have to show up perfectly to show up meaningfully. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is let someone know what you’re really going through.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Sadie’s prayer text chain began during a season of deep personal struggle
- How to find people you can be vulnerable with and trust to speak truth into your life
- Why you don’t have to be perfect or impressive to build meaningful relationships
- What Sadie’s mom did well and how her authenticity shaped Sadie’s view of motherhood
- Letting go of the pressure to do everything right as a mom
- Helping our daughters shift their focus away from themselves and toward others
- The connection between listening and obedience in our walk with God
- Reframing confrontation as coming face-to-face with the truth
- Knowing when someone is safe to be vulnerable with—and when they aren’t your person
How to be authentic without expecting other people to meet needs only God can fill
- Website: Live Original – Sadie Robertson Huff
- Instagram: Sadie Robertson Huff (@legitsadierob)
- Motherhood Is an Assignment, Not Your Identity | Clarity Series (Part One) with Nadya Dickson [Ep 563]
- Steady Identity in Shifting Roles :: Kari Kampakis – Part 2 [Ep 391]
- Raising Kids Who Feel Safe Talking to You :: Vicki Courtney [Ep 592]
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Understanding Your Teen: What’s Normal and How to Stay Connected *top 10* :: Dr. Nell Bush [Ep 596]
Dr. Nell Bush is a child development specialist, parenting consultant, and co-author of The Parenting Survival Guide. With a Ph.D. and four children of her own, she combines professional expertise with …
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Dr. Nell Bush is a child development specialist, parenting consultant, and co-author of The Parenting Survival Guide. With a Ph.D. and four children of her own, she combines professional expertise with practical wisdom to help parents understand their children’s unique needs.
The preteen and teen years can feel like a whole new world! One minute your child wants you close, and the next they’re pushing you away. In this episode, Nell explores the four pillars of teen development: social, emotional, mental, and physical. From intense emotions and increased sleep to peer pressure and shifting family dynamics, she helps us understand what’s typical and respond with compassion without taking every change personally. Whether you’re raising teens or preparing for what’s ahead, this conversation offers encouragement and practical ways to stay connected.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The four pillars of development: social, emotional, mental, and physical.
- Why teens need so much sleep and how physical changes can affect other areas of development.
- The imaginary audience and why teens can feel like everyone is watching them.
- Why belonging matters so much and how peer relationships can influence behavior.
- How to navigate the push-and-pull of teens wanting independence while still needing their moms.
- Why conflict with parents can increase during adolescence and how to avoid taking it personally.
- How to talk about weight, body image, and physical changes with care.
- The importance of keeping all four pillars balanced and recognizing where your teen may need extra support.
Why every child is different and why parenting teens requires us to stay engaged, flexible, and intentional.
- Handout from Dr. Bush
- Masterminds and Wingmen by Rosalind Wiseman
- Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman
- Birds and Bees
- Parenting Survival Guide, By Dr Nell Bush and Dr. Brad Schwall
Related Episodes:- Let’s Talk about Sex :: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson [Ep 328]
- Navigating Homework Battles, Understanding Executive Function and Helping Teens Succeed :: Dr. Matthew Housson [Ep 568]
- Help for the Unspoken Challenges of Parenting Teens :: Amy Betters-Midtvedt [Ep 493]
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When Kids Go Off Script :: Vela Tomba [Ep 595]
In The Prodigal’s Mother, author Vela Tomba, a mom of three adult children, helps moms navigate the challenges of parenting adult and young adult kids. Through her own 36-year journey of motherhood, she has …
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In The Prodigal’s Mother, author Vela Tomba, a mom of three adult children, helps moms navigate the challenges of parenting adult and young adult kids. Through her own 36-year journey of motherhood, she has learned the freedom and peace that come from letting go of the need to rescue, fix, and control our children’s lives. She encourages moms to stay in their own “hula hoop,” trust God, and discover joy even when their children’s stories look different than they imagined.
About This Episode
What happens when your child’s life doesn’t follow the script you imagined? In this conversation, Vela shares how our expectations for our children can become idols, leading us to rescue, control, and tie our own peace to their choices. We talk about the heartbreak of having a prodigal child and how to trust God when your child’s choices take them down a different path than you hoped. Through releasing our grip, embracing the reality of our children’s stories, and trusting God to write His script, not ours, we can find peace, freedom, and joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood.In this episode, we discuss:
- Recognizing the expectations and “scripts” we create for our children
- How parenting can slip into codependency, rescuing, and control
- Learning to distinguish between harmful choices and simply different choices
- Staying in your own “hula hoop” and honoring your responsibilities
- Trusting God to speak to your children and guide their stories
- Bringing our heartbreak and disappointment to God so He can heal us
- How to support a mom who is struggling with her child: listen, love, and be present
- Shifting from telling our children’s stories to living our own
Finding joy and freedom through acceptance, surrender, and trust in God
- Website: VELA TOMBA
- Instagram: Vela Tomba (@velatomba)
- “What is My Responsibility in My Child’s Salvation?” :: Vela Tomba [Ep 431]
- Hula Hoop-o-logy :: Vela Tomba {GCM ep 28}
- Owning Your Motherhood :: Erin Moon and Courtney Cleveland [Ep 325]
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The Pressure to Do It All: Motherhood and Work :: Melissa Harrison [Ep 594]
Melissa Harrison is the President and CEO of 4word, an organization that equips professional Christian women to integrate their faith and work through community, mentoring, and leadership development. 4word …
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Melissa Harrison is the President and CEO of 4word, an organization that equips professional Christian women to integrate their faith and work through community, mentoring, and leadership development. 4word creates spaces where women can build authentic connections, grow in their leadership, and live out their purpose in every season of life. Melissa brings a unique perspective as a working mom navigating career, family, faith, and the many demands that come with trying to do it all.
About This Episode
What happens when you're trying to be a great mom, a great employee or leader, a good friend, and still take care of yourself? In this conversation, Melissa and I talk honestly about the pressure women feel to do it all, and what can get lost along the way. We talk about the loneliness that can come with busy seasons, why friendship and connection often get pushed to the bottom of the list, and the importance of intentionally making space for people. Whether you're a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, there's an invitation to step back and ask: Who am I beyond the roles I fill, and what would it look like to stop carrying everything alone?In This Episode, We Talk About:
- Balancing motherhood, career, family, and personal needs
- The loneliness that can come from living in a busy season
- Why friendship and camaraderie are often the first things to go
- Creating intentional connection through consistent, committed gathering
- Recognizing the triggers behind our need to measure up
- Knowing when it might be time to talk to someone and dig deeper
- The challenge of always feeling available to everyone
- Navigating seasons when work and family collide
- The power of mentorship and meaningful community
Connect with Melissa Harrison:- Website: 4word
- Instagram: 4word (@4wordwomen)
- Facebook: 4word
Links Mentioned:- Work, Love, Pray: By Diane Paddison
- Tyranny of the Urgent: By Charles Hummel
- Mentor program for women
- BOLDLY Conference - 4word
Related Episodes:- Corporate Working Moms :: Causha Jolly and Stacey McCabe [Ep 205]
- Working from Home :: Jehava Brown [Ep 288]
- Mentoring for Women in the Workplace :: Diane Paddison [Ep 412]
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Postpartum Psychosis: A Mother’s Story of Hope & Healing :: Amanda Taylor [Ep 593]
Amanda Taylor is the woman behind From Playgrounds to Psych Wards, where she shares her story of postpartum mental illness, recovery, motherhood, faith, and hope. After the birth of her fourth child in 2013 …
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Amanda Taylor is the woman behind From Playgrounds to Psych Wards, where she shares her story of postpartum mental illness, recovery, motherhood, faith, and hope. After the birth of her fourth child in 2013, following a traumatic labor and delivery, Amanda experienced severe postpartum mental health challenges that ultimately became an 18-month journey through postpartum psychosis, hospitalization, and recovery. Today, she uses her story to help other women and families recognize the warning signs, ask for help, and remember that there is hope beyond the darkest seasons.
We talk about the difference between the normal challenges of new motherhood, postpartum depression and anxiety, and something more serious like postpartum psychosis? In this powerful conversation, Amanda shares her firsthand experience of racing thoughts, sleeplessness, becoming disconnected from reality, hospitalization, and the long road back to herself. We talk about the warning signs that require immediate support, the critical role caregivers and family members play, how postpartum mental illness can impact a marriage, and how friends and church communities can practically support a struggling family. Most importantly, Amanda shares a message of hope for the mom who cannot imagine feeling normal again: your story is not over, you are not a burden, and healing is possible.
In This Episode:
- Understanding the differences between postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis
- Warning signs that may indicate a postpartum mental health emergency
- Mania, racing thoughts, confusion, rapid speech, and becoming disconnected from reality
- Why caregivers should trust their instincts and seek an evaluation when something feels wrong
- The importance of listening to the perspective of spouses, siblings, and caregivers
- How postpartum psychosis affected Amanda’s marriage and family
- How her husband continued to see Amanda beyond her mental illness
- The practical ways friends, family, and church communities can support a struggling family
- Why sometimes the best way to help is to simply show up and do something
- Asking for help and finding one trusted person to say, “I’m struggling”
- Amanda’s experience of feeling like she would never have a normal life again
- Why postpartum mental illness does not have to define the rest of your story
- Website: Home
- Instagram: Amanda Taylor (@amandataylor.life)
- From Playgrounds to Psych Wards: By Amanda & Colby Taylor
- Emergency Resources: Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department when someone may be experiencing psychosis or presents an immediate danger to herself or others.
- Emergency Resources: Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- Emergency Resources: Postpartum Support International HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773 or text HELP to 800-944-4773. The PSI HelpLine is not an emergency service. Postpartum Support International
- The Engaged Life
- Shame, Perfectionism and Smiling Depression :: Misty Persefield and Stephanie Coker [Ep 154]
- Hope and Help for Taboo Topics in Postpartum Care :: Krystle Howald [Ep 467]
- Postpartum Depression :: Brittany Turner [Ep 277]
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Raising Kids Who Feel Safe Talking to You :: Vicki Courtney *top 10 episode* [Ep 592]
Vicki Courtney is an author, speaker, and mom who has spent years helping parents navigate the hard conversations that come with raising kids in today’s culture. Through her books and ministry, she equips …
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Vicki Courtney is an author, speaker, and mom who has spent years helping parents navigate the hard conversations that come with raising kids in today’s culture. Through her books and ministry, she equips parents to talk honestly with their kids about faith, culture, relationships, and the challenges they’re facing.
In this top 10 episode (which originally aired on March 18, 2019), Vicki and I talk about how to parent with courage and humility in a culture that can feel increasingly unfamiliar to Christian families. Instead of parenting from fear, Vicki encourages us to make space for honest questions, lead with love, and create an environment where our kids know they can come to us with anything. Even when the world feels uncertain, Jesus is still our hope, and our kids need parents who are willing to walk alongside them as they wrestle with faith.
In this episode, we talk about:- How Vicki came to know Jesus and the ministry God called her to
- The culture our kids are growing up in and why it can feel increasingly unfriendly to the Christian faith
- Why we need to teach our kids to walk in truth while leading with love
- How to make room for meaningful conversations by creating margin in your family
- The pressure moms feel to make sure their kids are doing everything: sports, music, activities, academics, and more
- Letting go of the belief that we have to orchestrate our children's futures
- Giving our kids room to fail, wrestle, and learn from failure
- Creating an environment where our kids feel safe coming to us with anything
- Why real-time conversations and our attitude toward our kids matters
- Parenting without shame, finger-wagging, or pretending we have it all together
- What the prodigal son and the older brother teach us about God's grace
- The challenges young men are facing as they grow into adulthood
Finding hope when you're afraid of the world your kids are growing up in
- Website: Vicki Courtney
- Instagram: Vicki Courtney (@vickicourtney)
- Facebook: Vicki Courtney
- 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter: By Vicki Courtney
- 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son: By Vicki Courtney
- The Prodigal God: By Timothy Keller
- Revolutionary Parenting: By George Barna
- How Parents Can Equip Kids to Find Freedom, Healing, and Identity in Christ :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 577]
- Gospel-Focused Conversations :: Joel Fitzpatrick [Ep. 251]
- The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 572]
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7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women :: Crystal Paine [Ep 591]
Today’s guest is Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com and a longtime advocate for helping families save money, manage their finances, and live with greater intention. Crystal is passionate about helping …
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Today’s guest is Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com and a longtime advocate for helping families save money, manage their finances, and live with greater intention. Crystal is passionate about helping women find financial peace and make practical changes with whatever they have, wherever they are.
In This Episode
We’re talking about the fear, stress, and emotions that can come with money, and how to move toward greater financial peace. Crystal shares practical habits anyone can start using today, whether you’re paying off debt, trying to save, or simply wanting to feel more confident about where your money is going. We talk about:
- Why so many women have fear around money
- How to align your spending with what matters most
- Navigating money differences in marriage
- Understanding emotional spending
- Simple ways to start saving more
- Why we often use money to feel like we are helping our kids
- Crystal’s 1-hour money plan
- Looking at your finances with your 90 year old self in mind
Trusting God as your provider, even in lean seasons
- Website: Money Saving Mom® | Saving Families Money Since 2007
- Instagram: Crystal Paine 🌻 MoneySavingMom (@themoneysavingmom)
- Facebook: Money Saving Mom
- Budget Isn’t a Dirty Word :: Ericka Young [Ep 244]
- Reflecting on Financial Priorities :: Ericka Young [Ep 286]
- Hope When You Hit a Financial Bottom :: Erin Odom [Ep 177]
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From Control to Peace : A Mom’s Guide to Peace :: Sarah Stephens [Ep 590]
As moms, it can be easy to confuse parenting with controlling. We want our children to make wise choices, succeed, and avoid pain. But fear can quickly turn our desire to help into nagging, manipulation, or …
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As moms, it can be easy to confuse parenting with controlling. We want our children to make wise choices, succeed, and avoid pain. But fear can quickly turn our desire to help into nagging, manipulation, or control. Sarah Stephens joins me to talk about what it looks like to move from controlling our children to mentoring, discipling, guiding, and loving them well.
Sarah shares how God has taught her that our calling is not to control outcomes, but to remain faithful to the process. We talk about seeking wisdom from above, listening for God’s voice, recognizing the difference between conviction and condemnation, and learning to entrust our children and their choices to God.
In this episode, we talk about:- Why control is often motivated by fear
- Learning to focus on the process, not the outcome
- How to know when to speak up—and when to let something go
- The only control we’re actually called to have: self-control
- Seeking God’s wisdom instead of simply collecting more information
- Learning to recognize God’s voice
- How comparison can steal a mom’s peace
- Asking, “Can my child recover from this?”
- Parenting, guiding, and loving our children even when we disagree
- Praying for our children and leaving it at the feet of Jesus
- What it looks like to say, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done”
- Website: Sarah Stephens - Equipping Women for Every Day
- Instagram: Sarah Tunstall Stephens (@sstephenstx)
- Facebook: Sarah Tunstall Stephens
Links Mentioned:
Related Episodes:- Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323]
- How Parents Can Equip Kids to Find Freedom, Healing, and Identity in Christ :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 577]
- How to Hear God’s Voice: Freedom Prayer and Abiding in Christ with Jennifer Barnett [Ep 576]
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The MIL/DIL Relationship: How to Actually Make It Work :: Stacy Reaoch [Ep 589]
Family relationships can be complicated! So how do we navigate changing family roles, competing expectations, boundaries, and communication while protecting the relationships that matter most?In this episode …
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Family relationships can be complicated! So how do we navigate changing family roles, competing expectations, boundaries, and communication while protecting the relationships that matter most?
In this episode, Stacy Reaoch joins me to talk about the challenges that can come with family relationships and what it looks like to choose connection, extend grace, and build bridges even when things feel awkward or difficult. Stacy co-wrote Making Room for Her with her own mother-in-law and shares wisdom from interviewing women across different generations about their experiences.
We talk about:
- Why family relationships can become challenging when roles and expectations change
- Navigating competing expectations around time, holidays, and extended family
- Knowing when to speak up and when to let something go
- Why unsolicited advice can create tension—and what to do instead
- How parenting preferences can create conflict between generations
- Choosing the relationship over the small things
- What grandparents can do to build trust with their adult children and their spouses
- Finding small ways to show love and move toward a family member, even when it feels awkward
- How to support your adult child's marriage without taking sides
- What to do when you're concerned about your child's marriage
- Learning to navigate a new relationship with your daughter-in-law or son-in-law
- Practicing patience, humility, and healthy communication
Trusting God with relationships that feel impossible to repair
- Website: Stacy Reaoch
- Facebook: Stacy Reaoch
- Instagram: @stacyreaoch
- Making Room for Her: By Stacy and Barbara Reaoch
- The Word in Our Home: By Ben, Stacy and Barbara Reaoch
- How to Have Healthy Conflict :: Lynn Hoffman [Ep 307]
- Good Boundaries and Goodbyes :: Lysa TerKeurst [Ep 387]
- Adult Child Estrangement: What to Do—and How to Hold On to Hope :: Dr. Jim Burns [Ep 587]
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Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit :: Jeannie Cunnion *top 10 episode* [Ep 588]
We know we are called to parent in the power of the Holy Spirit, but then life comes at us like a train and suddenly we are back to doing everything in our own strength. I know I can easily fall into this trap …
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We know we are called to parent in the power of the Holy Spirit, but then life comes at us like a train and suddenly we are back to doing everything in our own strength. I know I can easily fall into this trap. I can know all the right things, but knowing the truth and actually relying on the Holy Spirit in the middle of motherhood are two very different things.
In this top 10 episode, I talk with Jeannie Cunnion about what it really looks like to parent with the Holy Spirit. We start by taking an honest look at what we actually believe about Him. Do I truly trust that the Holy Spirit lives in me and wants to guide, strengthen, comfort, and help me? Jeannie reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not an "it." He is a person, our Helper, Advocate, Counselor, Comforter, and Champion.
We talk about what it means to lean into His presence instead of constantly trying to figure everything out on our own. We are not parenting alone. God has graciously given us the Holy Spirit, and there is no part of the Christian life that is meant to be lived without His supernatural power.
As moms, we have an incredible opportunity to be a gift to one another. We can encourage each other, pray for each other, and help carry one another when we feel like we can't keep going. We don't have to manufacture the fruit of the Spirit through our own effort. We can stay connected to God and allow His Spirit to produce His fruit in us.
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by motherhood or wondered how you're supposed to keep going, I hope this conversation reminds you that you were never meant to parent alone.
In this episode, we talk about:- What it means to parent in the power of the Holy Spirit
- Taking an honest look at what we believe about the Holy Spirit
- Learning to recognize the Holy Spirit's promptings
- What it means to be the temple of the Holy Spirit
- Feeding the Spirit instead of feeding the flesh
Why there is no "junior Holy Spirit" when it comes to our kids
- Website: Jeannie Cunnion
- Instagram: Jeannie Cunnion (@jeanniecunnion)
- Never Alone By Jeannie Cunnion
- Forgotten God: By Francis Chan
- Mom Set Free: By Jeannie Cunnion
- Don't Miss Out: By Jeannie Cunnion
- The Jesus Storybook Bible: By Sally Lloyd-Jones
- Cultivating Intimacy with God in Motherhood :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 490]
- Set Free From Shame :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 190]
- Anchoring Our Kids’ Lovability in Christ :: Jeannie Cunnion {Ep 91}
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Adult Child Estrangement: What to Do—and How to Hold On to Hope :: Dr. Jim Burns [Ep 587]
What happens when our kids grow up and our role as their mom begins to change?This is something I think so many moms struggle with, but we don't always talk about it. When our kids are young, there is so much …
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What happens when our kids grow up and our role as their mom begins to change?
This is something I think so many moms struggle with, but we don't always talk about it. When our kids are young, there is so much support and conversation around parenting. But once they become adults, the challenges can feel much more complicated and lonely.
We can find ourselves comparing our kids' lives. Where did they go to college? Are they married? Do they have kids? What are they doing with their lives? And then there are the harder questions. What happens when our adult child makes choices we don't understand? What happens when they pull away from us? And what happens when there is little or no contact at all?
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jim Burns about one of the hardest topics many parents face: estrangement from an adult child. We talk about what estrangement can look like, why parents often ask themselves, "What did I do wrong?" and how we can move from heartache to hope.
One of the biggest reminders in this conversation is that we cannot fix our adult children. But we can learn how to love them well, communicate differently, and keep the door open for reconciliation.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
- Why moms often struggle silently when parenting adult children
- The comparison game that can happen when our kids become adults
- What adult child estrangement can look like
- Why parents often blame themselves when a child pulls away
- Why unsolicited advice can feel like criticism
- How to become the calmest person in the room
- Being a safe person without becoming a doormat
- Moving from being an advice giver to becoming a mentor
How to respond when we feel defensive or hurt
Connect with Dr. Jim Burns:
- Website: HomeWord
- Instagram: Dr. Jim Burns and Doug Fields (@homewordfamily)
- Facebook: HomeWord Family
- When Your Adult Child Strays: By Jim Burns Ph.D
- Doing Life with Your Adult Children: By Jim Burns Ph.D
- Boundaries: By Henry Cloud and John Townsend
- Reconnecting with Your Estranged Adult Child: By Tina Gilbertson
- Jim Burns Podcast - HomeWord
- Strengthening the Relationship with Your Adult Child :: Kathy Cunningham [Ep 543]
- How to {really} Parent with Grace :: Jeannie Cunnion {Ep 55}
- “How do I connect better with my kids?” [Ep 475]
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Who's Holding You? Your Soul is Worth Tending :: Dr. Alison Cook [Ep 586]
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alison Cook to talk about attachment, emotional healing, and the ways our relationships shape how we understand ourselves, others, and God.We all have a deep need for …
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alison Cook to talk about attachment, emotional healing, and the ways our relationships shape how we understand ourselves, others, and God.
We all have a deep need for connection, safety, and belonging, but we can sometimes place too much pressure on the people around us to meet those needs. Dr. Cook explains why human relationships are important while also reminding us that no person can be the ultimate source of everything our souls need. There is a deeper attachment available to us through God.
We also talk about what happens when old wounds surface, particularly when we finally feel safe enough for those parts of us to emerge. Dr. Cook describes these experiences as “soul ruptures”, moments when core memories and beliefs about ourselves can become activated. Instead of responding with shame or criticism, we can learn to slow down, notice what we're feeling, and become curious about what that part of us needs.
This conversation is especially meaningful for moms who spend so much of their time caring for everyone else. When we’re constantly focused on our children’s needs, it can be easy to lose touch with what’s happening inside of us. Dr. Cook encourages us to make space for our own souls, tend to the younger parts of ourselves that still need care, and allow God’s healing presence into those places. Our souls are worth tending to, too.
In This Episode
- Why attachment is such a fundamental human need
- Why we can’t expect another person to meet all of our emotional needs
- What divine attachment means and how God becomes our ultimate source of connection
- Why parts of us can surface when we finally feel safe
- What a soul rupture is and how core memories can continue to affect us
- How shame and blame show up when we feel like we don’t belong
- Learning to recognize and care for the younger parts of ourselves
- What it means to “parent your soul”
- Recognizing our internal bids for connection
- Why healing requires space for difficult emotions
- How moms can make more room for their own emotional and spiritual needs
Why we don’t change through shame or criticism
Connect with Dr. Alison Cook:
- Website: Dr. Alison Cook
- Instagram: Dr. Alison Cook | Psychotherapist + Secure Attachment (@dralisoncook)
- Facebook: Dr. Alison Cook
Links Mentioned:- The Secure Soul: By Dr. Alison Cook
- Boundaries for Your Soul: By Dr. Alison Cook
- You Are the One You've Been Waiting For: By Richard Schwartz PhD
- Dr. Alison Cook | The Best of You Podcast
- The Best of You Every Day Podcast - 8 minute devotional
- Building Healthy Relationships by Exploring Adult Attachment Patterns (Part 1) :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 498]
- Building Healthy Relationships by Exploring Adult Attachment Patterns (Part 2) :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 499]
- Strengthening the Relationship with Your Adult Child :: Kathy Cunningham [Ep 543]
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Seeing Your Child Differently :: Mentor Series Wk 6 [Ep. 585]
As moms, it's so easy to compare our children to everyone else's. We wonder why one child seems to thrive in situations where another struggles. We ask ourselves if we're doing something wrong or if we'd …
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As moms, it's so easy to compare our children to everyone else's. We wonder why one child seems to thrive in situations where another struggles. We ask ourselves if we're doing something wrong or if we'd somehow be a better parent if our child were different.
But what if God intentionally gave you the child you have?
In this episode, I'm talking about what it looks like to parent the child God created instead of the child we expected. Everyone has a unique personality, unique strengths, unique struggles, and a unique purpose. Our job isn't to force them into a mold, it’s to become students of who God made them to be.
I share an episode with Sally Clarkson and her son Nathan about how our parenting often changes when we begin looking beyond behavior and start asking what our children truly need. Sometimes what looks like defiance is anxiety. Sometimes what looks like impulsiveness may be part of how God uniquely wired them. As parents, we have the opportunity to respond with curiosity, compassion, and wisdom instead of frustration.
We'll also discuss the reality of raising children with ADHD, OCD, sensory challenges, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence. Receiving a diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't define your child. It simply gives you a better map for understanding how they experience the world. God isn't surprised by your child's wiring, and He certainly isn't limited by it.
Remember, God didn't make a mistake when He gave your child to you. He chose you to be their mom for a reason, and He promises to give you the wisdom and grace you need for every step of the journey.
Connect with Sally Clarkson:
- Website: SallyClarkson.com
- Instagram: Sally Clarkson (@sally.clarkson)
- Facebook: Sally Clarkson
- Don't Mom Alone: By Heather MacFadyen
- Different: By Sally and Nathan Clarkson
- Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
- Loving Your “Different” Child :: Sally and Nathan Clarkson [Ep 149]
- Mothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515]
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When You Have Nothing Left to Give as a Mom :: Mentor Series Wk 5 [Ep. 584]
Have you ever reached the end of the day and felt like you had absolutely nothing left to give?Maybe it was the question, "What's for dinner?" that pushed you over the edge. Maybe it was another toddler …
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Have you ever reached the end of the day and felt like you had absolutely nothing left to give?
Maybe it was the question, "What's for dinner?" that pushed you over the edge. Maybe it was another toddler tantrum, another sleepless night, a teenager's attitude, caring for aging parents, or simply feeling touched out after pouring into everyone else all day.
If that's you, I want you to hear this: There is nothing wrong with you. God is not surprised that you feel overwhelmed.
One of the biggest lies we believe as moms is that good moms don't get overwhelmed. Somewhere along the way, we begin acting as though we're supposed to be limitless. But only God is limitless.
I share an episode from Kat Lee that has stayed with me. As a young mom, she found herself sitting in her van in the garage, overwhelmed and in tears. She cried out to God, expecting Him to change her circumstances, but instead He gently invited her to begin preparing her heart before the day ever began. His invitation wasn't about checking off another spiritual discipline or becoming a "better Christian." It was simply an invitation to spend a few quiet moments remembering who He is, reading a few verses, praying for her children, and asking Him to help her become a conduit of His grace throughout the day.
Jesus invites us to return to Him again and again throughout the day. He is the source of Living Water that never runs dry. Whether you're feeling emptied by toddlers, teenagers, aging parents, anxiety, work, or simply the weight of everyday motherhood, His grace is still available. The goal isn't to become a mom who never runs out of energy or patience. The goal is to become a mom who knows where to go when she does.
Connect with Kat Lee:
- Website: InspiredToAction.com - Inspiration for Motherhood
- Instagram: Hello Mornings with Kat Lee (@hellomornings)
- Don't Mom Alone: By Heather MacFadyen
- Hello Mornings - We help you build a consistent morning routine.
- The Mom Game Changer :: Kat Lee {Ep 41}
- Don’t Mom Alone (#GCMLive Event) :: Kat Lee and Wynter Pitts [Ep 185]
- Healthy Habit Building :: Kat Lee [Ep 300]
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Making Friends Who Really Know You :: Mentor Series Wk 4 [Ep 583]
Have you ever felt lonely in a season where you actually had people around you?I know I have.After having my fourth child, I found myself feeling incredibly overwhelmed. I had people in my life, but I realized …
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Have you ever felt lonely in a season where you actually had people around you?
I know I have.
After having my fourth child, I found myself feeling incredibly overwhelmed. I had people in my life, but I realized I wasn't truly letting them in. I wasn't being honest about what was hard, where I was struggling, or what I really needed. After experiencing a panic attack, I found myself in counseling and on a journey toward finding deeper, more meaningful connections.
In this week’s Coffee with Heather mentor series, I want to talk about community in motherhood because I know how hard it can be. As moms, we are constantly pouring out—meeting our kids' needs, managing schedules, and caring for everyone around us. Sometimes friendship gets pushed to the side because we simply don't have the energy left.
But the truth is, we were never meant to do motherhood alone.
In this conversation, I share:
- Why making and maintaining friendships can feel so difficult as a mom.
- How we can unintentionally keep people at a distance.
- The insecurity that can come when we see groups of moms who already seem connected.
- How vulnerability helps us move from surface-level relationships into real connection, and how to practically do that.
Practical ways to start building community, even in a busy season.
I also share an interview with Jada Edwards about the importance of remembering that our kids don't need a perfect mom—they need the mom God created us to be. We can trust Him with the gaps and allow Him to bring people into our lives who can speak truth, love, and encouragement into our children.
God often provides a village in ways we don't expect. Sometimes we just have to be willing to ask Him to show us who those people are and take the first step toward connection.
Connect with Melanie Shankle:
- Website: Big Mama – the big mama blog
- Facebook: Melanie Shankle -The Big Mama Blog
- Website: Jada Edwards
- Instagram: Jada A Edwards (@jada_edwards)
- You are Qualified in Christ :: Jada Edwards [Ep 248]
- Generational Healing: Becoming the Mom You Needed :: Melanie Shankle [Ep 508]
- Navigating Friendship :: Melanie Shankle [Ep 273]
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When You Feel Like You're Failing as a Mom :: Mentor Series Wk 3 [Ep 582]
Have you ever had one hard parenting moment and immediately thought, "I'm such a bad mom"? I know I have. It's amazing how quickly we can go from, "Today was hard," to believing something is wrong with us …
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Have you ever had one hard parenting moment and immediately thought, "I'm such a bad mom"? I know I have. It's amazing how quickly we can go from, "Today was hard," to believing something is wrong with us instead of recognizing we simply had a difficult moment.
In this week's Coffee with Heather mentor series, we're talking about one of the most important relationships we have—the relationship with ourselves. As moms, we're often so quick to extend grace to our kids, our spouses, and our friends, yet we're incredibly harsh with the woman staring back at us in the mirror. We hold ourselves to impossible standards, compare ourselves to what we see online, and believe the lie that we're supposed to have motherhood figured out.
In this conversation, I want to encourage you to begin recognizing the difference between conviction, condemnation, and shame. We'll talk about why self-compassion isn't self-pity, how to quiet your inner critic, and how to replace the lies we believe with the truth of God's Word. Motherhood was never meant to be lived under the weight of perfection. God isn't asking you to be a perfect mom—He's inviting you to faithfully walk with Him, receive His grace, and extend that same grace to yourself.
If you've been carrying around mom guilt, feeling like you're constantly falling short, or wondering if you're enough, I hope this conversation reminds you that your identity isn't found in one parenting moment. It's found in Christ. There is no perfect formula for raising kids, but there is a faithful God who redeems our mistakes, transforms our hearts, and walks with us through every season of motherhood.
Connect with Kim Fredrickson:
- Facebook: The Self-Compassion Club
- Instagram: Kim Fredrickson (@kimfredrickson)
- Website: Jada Edwards
- Instagram: Jada A Edwards (@jada_edwards)
- Give Yourself a Break: By Kim Fredrickson
- Give Your Kids a Break: By Kim Fredrickson
- Don't Mom Alone: By Heather MacFadyen
- You are Qualified in Christ :: Jada Edwards [Ep 248]
- Quiet Your Inner Critic and Practice Self-Compassion :: Kim Fredrickson
- Remaining You While Raising Them :: Alli Worthington [Ep 420]
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Connection Before Correction :: Mentor Series Wk 2 [Ep. 581]
Welcome back to the Coffee with Heather series! This week, we're talking about something that has completely transformed the way I parent: connection before correction.For a long time, I believed it was my job …
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Welcome back to the Coffee with Heather series! This week, we're talking about something that has completely transformed the way I parent: connection before correction.
For a long time, I believed it was my job to control my boys' behavior. I thought that if I could just get them to listen better, behave better, or make fewer mistakes, then I would be doing my job as a mom. But if I'm honest, that mindset left me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from the very people I wanted to love well.
The more parents, mentors, and experts I interviewed over the years, the more I realized something beautiful: God never called me to control my children. He called me to guide them, disciple them, and build a relationship where they know they are deeply loved and safe.
When connection becomes the foundation, correction becomes so much more effective.
In this episode, I share some of the parenting lessons that have given me freedom, including insights from Jim and Lynne Jackson and the biblical reminder that God's kindness leads us to repentance. That verse has changed the way I think about discipline—not as punishment, but as teaching, guiding, and helping my children grow.
When our children know they are loved, enjoyed, and accepted, trust begins to grow. And trust creates partnership. From that place, correction feels less like control and more like discipleship.
In this episode, we'll talk about:
- The difference between behavior management and heart transformation.
- Why discipline is really about teaching, not punishing.
- How to become a safe place for your children.
- The importance of staying calm and regulating your own emotions.
- Why giving your child—and yourself—a "do-over" can strengthen your relationship.
Practical ways to create meaningful one-on-one connections, even during busy seasons.
- Website: Home | Connected Families
- Instagram: Connected Families | Parent with Confidence and Grace (@connectedfams)
- Facebook: Connected Families
- Heartfelt Discipline: By Clay Clarkson
- Discipline that Connects by Jim and Lynn Jackson
- Don’t Mom Alone book
- Discipline 101 (LIVE Event–Friday Night) :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 221]
- Parenting a Spicy Child: How to Stay Calm, Set Boundaries, and Keep the Connection :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 558]
- Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280]
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Marriage after kids :: Mentor Series Wk 1 [Ep 580]
Motherhood changes everything—including your marriage.In this first episode of my summor of mentorship series, I'm sharing the conversation I wish someone had invited me into years ago. If we were sitting …
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Motherhood changes everything—including your marriage.
In this first episode of my summor of mentorship series, I'm sharing the conversation I wish someone had invited me into years ago. If we were sitting across from each other with a cup of coffee, these are the things I'd want every mom to know.
Parenting is one of the greatest blessings, but it can also become one of the biggest stress tests on a marriage. The shift from dating and dreaming together to managing schedules, diapers, sports, meals, and endless logistics can leave even the healthiest couples feeling disconnected.
The good news? You're not alone, and your marriage doesn't have to become another casualty of the busy parenting years.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why parenting often creates tension in marriage—and why that's completely normal.
- How different parenting styles can actually become one of your family's greatest strengths.
- The danger of keeping score and how resentment quietly grows.
- Practical communication habits that help couples stay connected.
- A simple weekly marriage check-in you can start this Sunday.
- The power of praying together, especially when parenting feels overwhelming.
How small daily habits shape a strong marriage over time.
One truth I hope you'll remember this week:
Your parenting differences don't have to divide you. They can become one of your greatest strengths when you choose to work as a team.
God never intended for us to navigate marriage and motherhood alone. The Holy Spirit is our Helper—the One who comes alongside us, gives us wisdom, and strengthens us for the work He's called us to do. When we bring our parenting struggles to Him first, we make room for His peace, wisdom, and perspective.Connect with Dr. Kim Kimberling:
- Website: Awesome Marriage — Marriage, Relationships
- Instagram: Christian Marriage | Help and Education (@awesome_marriage)
- Facebook: Awesome Marriage
- How to Align with Your Spouse in Parenting :: Dr. Kim Kimberling [Ep 491]
- Self-Differentiation and Why it Matters :: Nancy Houston [Ep 335]
- Talking, Teens, and Twenty-four Years :: Bruce + Heather [Ep 399]
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Find Your People: Jennie Allen on Meaningful Adult Friendships *top 10 episode* [Ep 579]
Friendship isn't something most of us are taught. We often find ourselves fumbling through the trial and error of making and keeping friends while navigating busy schedules, family responsibilities, and a …
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Friendship isn't something most of us are taught. We often find ourselves fumbling through the trial and error of making and keeping friends while navigating busy schedules, family responsibilities, and a culture that celebrates independence.
In this top 10 replay episode, author and speaker Jennie Allen joins us to discuss why meaningful friendships can feel so difficult to build as adults. Drawing from her own experience of moving to a new city and intentionally creating a close-knit community, Jennie shares practical insights on overcoming loneliness, embracing vulnerability, and finding the people who will walk through life's highs and lows with you.
We explore why new friendships often feel awkward, how shame and pain keep us from being vulnerable, and why many of us expect one or two people to meet all of our relational needs. Jennie challenges us to move beyond comfort, create a "village mentality," and become the kind of people who show up with pizza, sit in the mess, and do life together.
In This Episode
- The difference between transparency and complaining
- How many hours it takes to feel like close friends
- How shame and pain keep us from vulnerability
- Jennie's "5 Miles, 5 Friends" approach to building community
- Why friendship requires embracing awkwardness
- How to create a village in today's culture
- The truth about disappointment, expectations, and healthy friendships
Deep friendships don't happen by accident—they require intentionality
- Website: Jennie Allen
- Facebook: Jennie Allen
- Instagram: Jennie Allen (@jennieallen)
- Fighting Toxic Thoughts :: Jennie Allen [Ep 272]
- How to Stop Shame Spirals :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Summer of Mentorship Wk 6]
- Redeeming Shame through Community :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Ep 308]
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The Truth About Mom Burnout: Mental Load, Emotional Labor, and Letting Go of Perfection :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 578]
Motherhood has never come with more information, advice, and expectations than it does today. Every scroll through social media offers another parenting expert, another strategy, and another reminder of what we …
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Motherhood has never come with more information, advice, and expectations than it does today. Every scroll through social media offers another parenting expert, another strategy, and another reminder of what we "should" be doing. While access to information can be helpful, it can also leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and wondering if we're ever doing enough.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Morgan Cutlip explores the invisible mental and emotional load that so many moms carry. From managing household responsibilities to regulating emotions, coordinating schedules, and trying to create the perfect childhood, the pressure can feel relentless.
We discuss why comparison is a natural human tendency, how expectations formed throughout our lives can quietly shape our parenting, and why unmet expectations often become the roots of resentment. Dr. Morgan shares practical ways to have honest conversations with your partner about parenting pressures and the frustrations that keep surfacing.
One of the most meaningful parts of this conversation is the idea of choosing a parenting anchor. Instead of trying to excel in every area, what if you focused on one thing that matters most in this season? Having an anchor gives us something steady to return to when the noise and expectations start pulling us in every direction.
Most importantly, this episode is an invitation for moms to share their real stories. When we talk honestly about the challenges, frustrations, and growing pains of motherhood, we help other women realize they are not alone. The more we pull back the curtain on the realities of parenting, the less power shame, guilt, and comparison have over us.
If you've ever felt weighed down by the mental load of motherhood, struggled with unrealistic expectations, or wondered if everyone else has it figured out, this conversation is for you.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- The three zones of energy: physical, mental, and emotional
- Why emotional labor is often the most draining part of motherhood
- How information overload is making parenting feel harder
- Expectations, resentment, and relationship challenges after becoming parents
- Practical conversations couples can have about parenting pressures
- Choosing a parenting anchor for your current season
- The concept of intensive mothering and the guilt it creates
- Raising resilient kids without burning yourself out
The power of sharing authentic stories and supporting one another
- Website: Dr. Morgan Cutlip
- Instagram: Dr. Morgan Cutlip | Mental Load, Marriage and Motherhood (@drmorgancutlip)
- A Better Share: By Morgan Cutlip [book]
- Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself [book]
- The MomCo [mom ministry]
- Better Share [quiz]
- Motherhood Reflection Guide [pdf]
- Unpacking Moms’ Mental Load :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 503]
- From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God’s Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544]
- Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]
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How Parents Can Equip Kids to Find Freedom, Healing, and Identity in Christ :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 577]
What if our children could learn to take their hurts, fears, and struggles to Jesus in the moment instead of carrying those wounds into adulthood?In this part two conversation, Jennifer Barnett shares practical …
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What if our children could learn to take their hurts, fears, and struggles to Jesus in the moment instead of carrying those wounds into adulthood?
In this part two conversation, Jennifer Barnett shares practical tools to help parents equip their children with the foundations of inner healing prayer, emotional resilience, and a lifelong connection with God. Rather than waiting until adulthood to address wounds, shame, fear, or mistaken identity, Jennifer explains how parents can help children recognize God's voice, bring their hurts to Him, and experience His healing presence right where they are.
We discuss why connection with God is the foundation of spiritual health, how the enemy often targets areas of pain and confusion, and why today's children need practical tools to discern truth from lies. Jennifer also shares simple ways parents can model prayer, create safe spaces for spiritual conversations, and help their children learn to take every thought captive and replace lies with God's truth.
If you've ever wondered how to raise children who know how to hear God's voice, walk in their identity in Christ, and find freedom from shame and fear, this episode is filled with encouragement and practical wisdom.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- Why childhood wounds can become strongholds if left unaddressed
- How inner healing prayer can help children process hurts in real time
- The importance of teaching kids to hear and recognize God's voice
- Why connection with God is the foundation of healing and freedom
- Common lies children are believing today—and how to combat them
- How shame impacts a child's relationship with God and others
- Practical ways to help children take thoughts captive
- The difference between responding to children with restoration versus shame
Why helping kids abide in Christ is one of the greatest gifts we can give them
- Website: Freedom Prayer
- Instagram: Freedom Prayer
- Facebook: Freedom Prayer (@freedom_prayer)
- Freedom Tools [book]
- First Freedoms: Drawing Near to God by Cultivating a Wholehearted Prayer Life [book]
- Get a free print copy of Jennifer Barnett's book Next Generation Prayer: Helping Youth Overcome Their Struggles — just pay shipping! Just click on https://oakspress.com/life to check out.
- Healing Past Wounds for More Freedom :: Jennifer Barnett [Summer of Mentorship wk 4]
- Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323]
- How to Hear God’s Voice: Freedom Prayer and Abiding in Christ with Jennifer Barnett [Ep 576]
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How to Hear God's Voice: Freedom Prayer & Abiding in Christ with Jennifer Barnett [Ep 576]
What does it mean to truly abide in Christ—and what do we do when our prayer life feels dry, blocked, or distant?In this conversation with Jennifer Barnett, we explore inner healing prayer as a tool that helps …
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What does it mean to truly abide in Christ—and what do we do when our prayer life feels dry, blocked, or distant?
In this conversation with Jennifer Barnett, we explore inner healing prayer as a tool that helps believers move into deeper intimacy with God. Jennifer shares how many Christians struggle with feeling disconnected in prayer, exhausted in their faith, or unsure whether they are truly hearing God’s voice. Rather than striving harder, she invites us back to the simplicity of abiding—remaining close, dependent, and continually connected to Jesus.
Together, we unpack how God gently reveals the false beliefs and inner lies that shape how we see Him and ourselves, and how healing often begins when we invite Him to “search our hearts” as in Psalm 139. Jennifer also explains that hearing God’s voice is not reserved for a few—it is something we grow in over time, much like Samuel learning to recognize God’s voice through Eli’s guidance.
This episode is a powerful reminder that prayer is not just about talking to God, but about learning to be with Him, discern His voice, and allow Him to bring healing layer by layer into our hearts and lives.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The biblical meaning of abiding in Christ
- Why many Christians feel disconnected in their prayer life
- Healthy boundaries when discerning what comes from God
- How God reveals lies that keep us stuck
- The role of confession in spiritual healing and freedom
- Why speaking truth out loud can bring clarity and breakthrough
Building healthy prayer cultures in our churches
- Website: Freedom Prayer
- Instagram: Freedom Prayer
- Facebook: Freedom Prayer (@freedom_prayer)
- Freedom Tools [book]
- First Freedoms: Drawing Near to God by Cultivating a Wholehearted Prayer Life [book]
- Get a free print copy of Jennifer Barnett's book Next Generation Prayer: Helping Youth Overcome Their Struggles — just pay shipping! Just click on https://oakspress.com/life to check out.
- Healing Past Wounds for More Freedom :: Jennifer Barnett [Summer of Mentorship wk 4]
- Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323]
- How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation :: Ian Cron [Ep 506]
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The Truth About PCOS, PMOS & GLP-1s :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 575]
Dr. Kamilia Smith joins us for an eye-opening conversation about the evolving understanding of PCOS, and why it was renamed PMOS (Poly Endocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), and what this shift means for …
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Dr. Kamilia Smith joins us for an eye-opening conversation about the evolving understanding of PCOS, and why it was renamed PMOS (Poly Endocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), and what this shift means for women’s health, hormones, fertility, and treatment moving forward.
For years, PCOS has been treated primarily as an ovarian or reproductive disorder, but Dr. Smith explains why the ovaries may actually be the messenger — not the root cause. We explore the growing understanding of the metabolic, hormonal, and whole-body factors that impact women’s health.
We also discuss GLP-1 medications, insulin resistance, body composition, fertility, migraines, depression, movement, and how moms can support their daughters without fear or overreacting to symptoms.
This conversation is packed with practical insight, hope, and a much more compassionate approach to women’s health.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why PCOS has been misunderstood for decades
- The connection between hormones, metabolism, insulin resistance, and inflammation
- Why the ovaries may be signaling a deeper metabolic issue
- Common symptoms like weight struggles, excess hair growth, irregular periods, and prediabetes
- How GLP-1 medications are changing women’s healthcare
- Fertility improvements women are experiencing with metabolic treatment
- Small lifestyle shifts that can make a major impact
Advice for moms navigating hormone concerns with their daughters
- Website: Kamilia Smith Voted Best Dallas Gynecologist | Charleston House
- Instagram: Charleston House - Whole Woman Care (@charlestonhousegyn)
- Facebook: Charleston House Gynecology
- Perimenopause Guide: Managing Symptoms, Emotional Changes, and Weight Gain During Hormonal Shifts :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 511]
- Is This Normal? A Women’s Health Conversation :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 447]
- Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy :: Nancy Houston [Ep 206]
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How God Heals the Soul, Mind & Body :: Susie Larson *top 10 episode* [Ep 574]
What if the anxiety, chronic illness, and emotional struggles you’re carrying are connected to deeper wounds in the soul?In this powerful conversation, Susie Larson shares her deeply personal healing journey …
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What if the anxiety, chronic illness, and emotional struggles you’re carrying are connected to deeper wounds in the soul?
In this powerful conversation, Susie Larson shares her deeply personal healing journey through childhood trauma, chronic illness, fear, and anxiety — and how God met her in the middle of it all.
An author, national speaker, and radio host, Susie opens up about surviving physical and emotional abuse, battling Lyme disease while raising three young children, and learning how unhealed trauma impacts the body, mind, and spirit. Together, we discuss why so many women live in survival mode, how fear affects our physiology, and what it looks like to finally face the lies keeping us stuck.
Susie shares how God revealed this life-changing truth to her:
“The storms reveal the lies we believe and the truth we need.”
If you’ve struggled with anxiety, chronic illness, emotional exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from yourself and from God, this episode offers hope, healing, and practical encouragement for the journey toward wholeness.
We also talk about:
- How fear impacts the brain and body
- Why women often suppress pain until it shows up physically
- Learning to listen to your body instead of pushing through
- The importance of counseling, rest, and emotional processing
- Renewing your mind and rewiring fear-based thought patterns
- Why God cares about your whole health: body, mind, and soul
How healing equips us to minister to a hurting world
- Website: Susie Larson
- Instagram: Susie Larson (@susielarsonauthor)
- Facebook: Susie Larson
How Christians Can Navigate Mental Health and AI with Wisdom :: Haley Scully [Ep 573]
In this conversation, Haley Scully shares her journey into biblical counseling, ministry, and helping people find real hope in the middle of today’s mental health crisis. With a background in counseling and …
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In this conversation, Haley Scully shares her journey into biblical counseling, ministry, and helping people find real hope in the middle of today’s mental health crisis. With a background in counseling and ministry through Hope for the Heart, Haley discusses the importance of caring for one another biblically while staying rooted in God’s truth rather than chasing cultural counseling trends.
We talk about the growing need for biblical answers to anxiety, pain, disappointment, and emotional struggles — and why true healing comes from addressing the heart, not simply assigning blame. Haley opens up personally about wrestling with unmet expectations, trusting God through singleness, and learning what it truly means to believe in His goodness even when life doesn’t look the way we hoped.
We also dive into one of the most relevant conversations happening today: faith and AI. Haley shares how Hope for the Heart partnered with Pray.com to create AI tools informed by 40 years of biblical counseling content and wisdom, helping ensure people searching for answers online are pointed toward truth grounded in Scripture.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How experiences shape our emotions and reactions
- Finding healing through God instead of blame
- Trusting God when life doesn’t go according to plan
- How Christians can approach AI and technology with wisdom
- Why the Church should engage culture instead of fear it
Using technology as a tool for discipleship and biblical guidance
- Website: Hope For The Heart
- Instagram: Hope for the Heart (@hopefortheheart)
- Facebook: Hope for the Heart
- Pray: The World's #1 App for Daily Prayer and Biblical Audio Content
- Hope For The Heart - Event Page
- Rescuing the Girl in You :: Chrystal Evans Hurst [Ep 172]
- Broken Crayons Still Color :: Toni Collier [Ep 267]
- Freedom from Anxiety :: Ashley Willis [Ep 180]
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The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 572]
My dear friends, who I've been chatting with for 10 years, are back! David Thomas and Sissy Goff are seeing a growing "crisis of capability" in kids. In this conversation, we talk about their new book Capable …
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My dear friends, who I've been chatting with for 10 years, are back! David Thomas and Sissy Goff are seeing a growing "crisis of capability" in kids. In this conversation, we talk about their new book Capable and why the goal isn't to raise confident kids. It's to raise resilient ones.
If your child won't try out for a sport, avoids new friendships, or struggles to take initiative, you're not alone. Many kids today are hesitant to step into discomfort, and many parents feel unsure how to help without pushing too hard or stepping in too quickly.
David and Sissy share a powerful reframe: confidence isn't something kids magically gain. It's something they build through repeated, uncomfortable experiences. And instead of chasing success, we should be helping our kids become sturdy, able to handle challenges, setbacks, and real life.
We also talk about why we need to move from reactive skills to proactive strength-building, and how small, everyday opportunities (like ordering food, making appointments, or trying something new) can shape long-term resilience.
This episode is both practical and deeply encouraging, especially if you're navigating anxiety, motivation struggles, or the pressure to "get it right" as a parent.
In This Episode, We Cover:- The difference between capability and confidence
- Why many kids today avoid risk and discomfort
- 5 key strengths: competence, flexibility, perseverance, humility, and gratitude
- 100 practical ways to build independence
- Why habits matter more than quick fixes
How to motivate teens who won’t engage
- Website: Raising Boys and Girls | Tools, Tips, and Hope for Strong Families
- Instagram: Raising Boys and Girls (@raisingboysandgirls)
- Facebook: Raising Boys and Girls
- Capable: By Sissy Goff and David Thomas
- I Am Capable: Unlocking the Secret Strengths Inside of You – Boys and Girls Workbook and Activity Guide to Grow in Grit, Resilience, and Confidence: By Sissy Goff and David Thomas
- Helping Kids Do Hard Things, Strong-Willed Kids, and Growing Through Failure :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 522]
- The Art of Nurturing Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 119]
- “How Can I Help My Kid Make Friends?” :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 483] Summer of Mentorship week 6
- Emotional Milestones :: Sissy Goff and David Thomas [Ep 160]
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Brunch with Babs Costello : Hospitality, Heritage & Helping Moms Thrive [Ep 571]
In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Babs Costello—beloved home cook, mom of four, grandmother, and viral content creator who proves it’s never too late to start something new. After launching her …
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In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Babs Costello—beloved home cook, mom of four, grandmother, and viral content creator who proves it’s never too late to start something new. After launching her social media presence at 71, Babs has become a source of comfort, wisdom, and joy for millions.
We talk about the beautiful chaos of raising a family while running a business, how she built a supportive community of moms, and why the dinner table can be the most powerful place for connection. Babs shares practical tips on meal planning, keeping kids engaged during dinner, and how preparing ahead can make hosting feel effortless.
She also opens up about her children’s book, Did Your Mother Ever Tell You…?, a project made even more special with the help of her grandchildren. This episode is a reminder that when life feels overwhelming—“when it rains, it pours”—those storms can still bring growth, beauty, and deeper connection.
Whether you’re a busy mom, a grandmother, or someone wondering if you’ve missed your chance to start something meaningful, Babs’ story will leave you inspired to begin right where you are.
In this episode, we cover:
- Simple meal planning strategies for families
- How to keep kids engaged at the dinner table (and why it matters)
- Turning everyday moments into meaningful family traditions
- Overcoming fear and embracing new beginnings at any age
Lessons from her grandmother on faith, hospitality, and joy
- Facebook: Brunch with babs
- Instagram: BABS (@brunchwithbabs)
- Did Your Mother Ever Tell You?: By Barbara ("Babs") Costello
- Every Day with Babs: By Barbara Costello
- Celebrate with Babs: By Barbara Costello
- Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464]
- Help! My Kids Don’t Know How to Do Anything : Building Life Skills This Summer :: Katie Kimball [Ep 525]
- Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466]
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Talking to Kids About Body Awareness, Puberty & Sex :: Megan Michelson & Mary Flo Ridley *top 10 episode* [Ep 570]
Talking to kids about sex can feel overwhelming—but avoiding the conversation doesn’t make it easier. In this replay episode, Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley break down how to approach these important …
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Talking to kids about sex can feel overwhelming—but avoiding the conversation doesn’t make it easier. In this replay episode, Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley break down how to approach these important topics in a way that feels natural, age-appropriate, and shame-free.
Instead of relying on a single, awkward “talk,” they encourage parents to build an ongoing dialogue that evolves as kids grow. From early childhood curiosity to teenage years and deeper conversations about puberty and masturbation, this episode offers practical tools to help you stay calm, confident, and connected.
We cover how to introduce basic biology (like seeds, eggs, and conception), how to respond when your child isn’t interested in the conversation, and why tone matters more than perfection. You’ll also learn how to navigate common parenting moments—like little ones exploring their bodies—without shame, while still setting healthy boundaries.
As kids get older, the conversation shifts. Megan and Mary Flo share how to approach puberty, why “shoulder-to-shoulder” conversations can be more effective than face-to-face talks, and how to handle more complex topics like masturbation in a way that balances honesty, guidance, and emotional awareness.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about when to start, what to say, or how to say it—this episode will give you a clear, grounded approach.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why “the talk” doesn’t work—and what to do instead
- How to start conversations about bodies and sex at a young age
- Age-appropriate language for explaining reproduction and biology
- What to do when your child avoids or shuts down the conversation
Why tone and delivery matter more than saying everything perfectly
- Website: Birds and Bees
- Instagram: Birds and Bees | Online Course | Megan Michelson (@birds__bees)
- God's Design for Sex Series: By Stan &Brenna Jones
- Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys By David Thomas
- Gender and Sexuality :: Preston Sprinkle [Ep 370]
- Let’s Talk about Sex :: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson [Ep 328]
- Sexual Identity and Radical Ordinary Hospitality :: Dr. Rosaria Butterfield [Ep 301]
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Live Your Life, Take Notes, Tell Strangers: Tim Hawkins on Comedy and Parenting [Ep 569]
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by comedian Tim Hawkins, who has been making people laugh for over three decades. With years of life, family, and stage experience behind him, Tim brings humor and perspective …
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Today on the podcast, I’m joined by comedian Tim Hawkins, who has been making people laugh for over three decades. With years of life, family, and stage experience behind him, Tim brings humor and perspective to everything from parenting to personal growth.
We dive into his family life, including the story of how he met his wife, and reflect on the journey of raising kids, including the rewarding moment of watching them grow into adults. Tim shares his thoughts on parenting, emphasizing that there’s no perfect formula. While many feel pressure to follow methods and systems, he and his wife chose not to get bogged down in outcomes, trusting that God is big enough to guide the process.
We also get into the realities of raising kids, like what to do when they’re constantly wrestling. For Tim, one of the biggest factors in raising kids well is simple but powerful: proximity. Being present matters.
Tim opens up about his own creative journey, including a season where he hit a wall, struggled to write, and had to step back and reset. He shares how his comedy process has evolved over the years and how life itself fuels his material.
His approach to comedy is simple and honest: live your life, take notes, and tell strangers. The more you can relate to people, the more successful your message becomes. Whether it’s disappointment, joy, or frustration, the best material comes from real passion and lived experience. Join us today for a great (and hilarious) conversation.
Connect with Tim Hawkins:
- Website: Tim Hawkins
- Facebook: Tim Hawkins
- Instagram: Tim Hawkins (@timhawkinscomic)
- Don’t Dad Alone :: Dustin Nickerson [Ep 472]
- When Friendships Get Messy: Healing, Humor and Finding Your Chicken-Fried Women :: Melissa Radke [Ep 519]
- From Blockbusters to Blanket Forts: Patricia Heaton on Parenting, Faith, and Comedy [Ep 521]
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