A Home That Heals

Ever get the feeling that you are riding an out of control roller coaster and you just wish you could get back on track? We know that feeling all too well, but have seen some big wins in our home with three simple, God given basics that will encourage you today! Dee is also gearing up for Grandma Camp 2023! We'd love to hear if you are to and what ideas you have in store for this year. Join A Home...

Ever get the feeling that you just can’t seem to find the strength to get through each day and the demands that come your way? Well, we know this - You were made for this, but you were not made to do it alone. We’re discovering that and more here on A Home That Heals. We’re so Glad you’re joining us. Join A Home That Heals Community: www.ahomethatheals.com www.youtube.com/ahomethatheals5659 www.ru...

How do we get rejuvenated, refreshed, recharged, when we can hardly find time to go to the bathroom? Whether you call it quiet time, me time, or survival mode … if you’re a mom, you probably know something about mommy burnout and the need to fix it! Today on A Home That Heals, we’ll talk about this very real experience many moms have and how we can fix it. Remember, you were made for this so creat...

Welcome to A Home That Heals. We are passionate about encouraging parents that God has in fact uniquely made you for this role in parenthood and for your kids. Sometimes the daunting task of referring sibling battles can become exhausting, so we are asking the questions today, "Is it OK to just let them duke it out?" Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay1KVzVXbjc Join A Home That Heals Com...

No one knows the reality of the drug threat better than the friend you are about to hear from today. Judge Tom Kohl was a drug court judge in Oregon when his own daughter became an addict, and got caught up in the violence and darkness of a Russian drug gang. As you are about to hear, the judge’s worst fears became his family’s reality, yet despite that, he shares a story of hope. Resources: Episo...

Rest. What does that look like for parents in A Home That Heals? Is rest something we should feel guilty about when we are confident that God made us for this important role of raising our children? Dee and Brie get a chance to sit down and discuss this and more with general manager of KTSY, President of Barefoot Media, and leader of the KTSY family, Brian Yeager. We hope you'll take a moment to r...

A Home That Heals exists to encourage, equip and share ideas. Some of those ideas will work and be grea and sometimes those ideas will fail. We aren’t going to be afraid to admit that we failed and failed miserably with an idea we brought you a few months back. That doesn't change the truth that God uses it all, even our failures, to teach and guide us through this life. Join A Home That Heals Com...

Today, on A Home That Heals Dee Sarton and her daughter Brie explore an idea so simple, if it weren’t from God’s design, it would almost seem laughable. It’s a powerful way to launch a preemptive strike against the deadliest drug our country has ever seen.. Join the A Home That Heals Community: www.ahomethatheals.com facebook.com/ahomethatheals instagram.com/ahomethatheals Related Episodes: Episod...

Dee and Brie continue the conversation about the two things we cannot afford to ignore. There is a looming threat that we as parents and caregivers need to be awakened to and prepared for. However, we are not alone in fending off these threats to the well being of our children. So listen and even grieve over the reality our children have to face, but do not grieve as one without hope. There is a w...

Today on A Home That Heals we’re going to share some disturbing statistics and talk about the divine wisdom we need in light of them. This is a reality we realized we can’t afford to ignore. As a podcast about healing our homes we have to face some serious issues of our day head on, and how to prepare our kids for the culture they are growing up in. Share your stories with us: ahomethatheals.com f...

Have you ever howled with laughter? How about howled in pain? Find out what's in your howl with special guest, author Doug Gamble. Today on A Home That Heals with share a darling book about what armadillos and coyotes have in common and how this children's book can be a great way to teach life lessons with your kiddo's. Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3KZ3ukw Connect with Doug Gamble: Facebook - htt...

Many moms find themselves in the role of main caretaker and disciplinarian. Compound that with seasons of grief and heartache that seem to make just smiling a struggle and we often are left with this longing to just get to be the fun-mom! Have you experienced this? Send us a message on facebook or instagram. We would love to hear how God has worked in your life to restore your fun and joy or perha...

How can we use the principles of improv specifically with our teenagers? As we learned from Sean Hancock today, there are many ways we can use these principles to specifically help mold and guide our teenagers in this culture that they have to navigate to become who God has created them to be. Sean gives us great tips to build confidence and a sense of belonging for the teenagers in our lives. Con...

We took to heart the insight we gained from our time with comedian, Sean Hancock. He challenged us to think outside the box when relating to our kids. Using his knowledge of the principles of improv, he shared tangible ways we can create connection rather than building up walls. Today, on a Home That Heals we share how our implimentation of the "Yes, And" improv principle is working and how we've...

We’ve heard from many of you who are considering adoption, currently in the process of adopting or have been blessed through adoption - all wanting to know how to create a home that heals for children either already in your loving care or who may be in the future. *If adoption isn’t currently part of your story we encourage you to stay tuned because we pray this podcast can be used to encourage an...

On this epsiode of A Home That Heals, Dee and Brie sit down with Sean Hancock to explore how to bring laughter, joy, and important life lessons into your home through the art of improv. Sean Hancock is a performer, award-winning actor, the creator of a very popular comedy company based in Boise, Idaho, Recycled Minds. And he’s a wonderful teacher. In fact, his coaching is sought after by corporati...

Today on a Home That Heals we share how a recent scare with our horses reminded us of the heartbeat of creating a home that heals. This podcast is not going to be full of gimicks and tricks. Ultimately, our desire is to encourage you that God has made you for this role, for such a time as this and He will equip you as you seek Him for wisdom and strength during these parenting years. And even when...

In this episode, Dee and Brie chat with author and speaker Kathy Collard Miller about her latest book, "Never Ever Be The Same: A New You Starts Today". Kathy shares her own journey of overcoming the pain and hurt of the past and learning to forgive others, and offers practical tips and strategies for you to do the same. Whether you're struggling with past traumas or trying to move forward from a...

Dee and Brie have an honest and open conversation with Kathy Collard Miller, a popular Christian author, about anger. You'll hear her story of being an abusive mom who couldn't control her anger. Kathy hated her life and wondered if she’d ever experience God’s power, love and forgiveness over the emotions that controlled her. Kathy's story will encourage you that God can replace anger with patienc...

How do we rest in the truth that God made us for this role, when we feel so inadequate? Are you the mama struggling with anger? The mama who has her own trauma to heal from while placing so much pressure on herself to be something more for her kids? Or maybe the mama who finds relationships complicated, life unraveling or constantly feeling like a failure? We know all too well how difficult it can...

On today's podcast we recognize that Christmas doesn't always feel happy and the emotions we experience can be complicated, yet there is still joy and hope to be found in this season. "Jesus doesn't give you what you need, Jesus IS what you need. Your heart was created by Him, for Him. You can fight and claw to gain the world, but without Jesus, you will never be completely satisfied. If there is...

The Chaos of Christmas can get the best of us. We look all around and wonder what it’s all for and if we’ve completely lost the “reason for the season” or if all our children are learning is how to want more and what a sugar crash feels like. But on today’s episode we take a look at how everywhere we look, we can point our children to hope this season. Join the community: ahomethatheals.com facebo...

We know you’ve had some wins over the past year too! By pondering on those and sharing them with others we can rejoice in what God has done as a community! So, please share with us the wins in your home, so we can uplift and encourage one another. You can share on Facebook or Instagram or go to our website ahomethatheals.com and share through our contact page. If you are willing to let us share yo...

We want to encourage you and your family to take back this Holiday season and make it a memorable and beautiful one for your kids rather than being overwhelmed so please subscribe and share with your friends. We also encourage you to follow A Home That Heals on Facebook and Instagram. www.ahomethatheals.com facebook.com/ahomethatheals instagram.com/ahomethatheals

What if Jesus was our event planner for the Holidays? Would he cram in as much as possible and require post-worthy photos of crafts, baked goods, parties and presents? As much as we love this season it is also a breeding ground for stress, anxiety and total chaos. Today we are sharing two concepts that have helped us not only survive this season, but allowed us to relish in the true Spirit of Chri...