Message to Our Kids

Parenting Children Who Are Cutting: A Journey from Darkness to Light Are you a parent struggling to understand your child's self-harm? Do you feel lost, guilty, or overwhelmed? This episode offers a lifeline. Alternatively WATCH the episode on YouTube, click this link: https://linktr.ee/weforgivetolive What to Expect: Real Talk: Hosts Benjamin Norman and Maria Trusa dive into the raw and emotional...

Welcome back to Message to Our Kids the Podcast, Episode 072: Embracing Darkness to Find your Inner Light.    In this engaging YouTube video, the host shares a candid and relatable exploration of overcoming challenges and embracing personal struggles to discover one's inner light. The episode captures the essence of resilience, offering insights into how to navigate life's difficulties while maint...

In this episode of "Message to Our Kids," Benjamin shares a model he discovered in meditation that has transformed the lives of over 100 people so far in their work inside of Forgive to Live. This model took 12 years and over $150k in investment for him to discover - and he shares it freely for the benefit of people looking to overcome negativity in their life, and for other healers and lightworke...

We're back - from being in action for the last ten months running retreats. In this motivational speech, we'll explore whether embracing darkness is really worth the hype for your personal development and self-improvement goals. Discover if facing your fears and challenges head-on can lead to true growth and success! Where in your world can you embrace the darkness you are facing and lean in? Be s...

Today Benjamin shares a heartfelt recounting of his personal journey through a difficult time which caused significant emotional strain. Faced with pressures in relationships, business failures, and deep-seated childhood trauma, he faces it all with genuine honesty and emotion. He emphasizes the constant struggle to save others when he himself was feeling helpless. The speaker's wife, an energy he...

Thanks for your patience — life's been a whirlwind.   Let me dive into a recent personal journey: completing my third Spartan Ultra at Killington Mountain.   It's been a wild ride, filled with challenges and lessons.   Three years ago, my coach asked what fitness challenge inspired me, and I chose the Spartan Ultra.   Little did I know, it would lead to a deep bond with my friend Franco, as we bot...

After some time away, we're back with exciting updates. Amid shifts in our Scendancy journey, we've witnessed incredible client transformations. Our approach to sharing our message has evolved, as discussed in this podcast.   A decade ago, Spartan races ignited my warrior spirit. They mirrored my personal growth journey, replacing quitting with resilience.   Overcoming obstacles fueled my confiden...

Join me on this insightful episode of  "Message to My Kids the Podcast". In this special interview, I sit down with the remarkable couple, Steve and Kelly Leitch , who have navigated the complexities of blending families, maintaining strong connections, and nurturing their faith.   Steve and Kelly, married for nine years, share their unique journey of bringing together a blended family with six ch...

Embarking on this podcast episode feels like a heart-to-heart conversation, where I hope my words resonate with you on a personal level.   From the surprising vantage point of Sin City, I'm your Reverend pondering the deeper meaning of this vibrant desert oasis. It's as if every dazzling light and meticulously crafted attraction holds a secret message for us.   Beneath the surface allure of wealth...

I've been going through a rough patch lately, feeling under the weather and all. But enough about that – today, let's talk about something we've all faced: the feeling of not being good enough.     I've been there – the moments when doubt creeps in and we compare ourselves to others. Sometimes we put on a confident facade, hiding our insecurities. Other times, we let those insecurities keep us iso...

These past months, we've been diving into powerful concepts for couples – almost like a spiritual armor that enriches relationships.   It's all about embodying roles: Men holding a shield of unconditional love, a sanctuary of unwavering support in storms of emotion. This shield empowers partners to share and connect, finding solace in the embrace of love's invincibility.   On the other side, women...

In today's episode, I wanted to share something personal. The recent podcast episodes have been shorter due to me soaking up the summer moments, just like you.   Let's talk about faith. This morning, thoughts about faith occupied my mind. Faith is believing in the unseen, embracing the promise that something remarkable awaits us. It's standing strong in uncertainty.   Imagine us chatting about the...

"Mom handles the kids."   "Mom handles their emotional outbursts"   "Mom deals with them when they're being little sh!ts"   "Go talk to your mother if you're upset."   "Go sit in your room until you calm the f#$% down."   "I can't handle you right now - leave me alone."   "I can't stand how you're acting right now."   "I don't deal with the kids - that's her job."   "I'm going to lose my f@$%ing m...

When will you cease using your children as tools of emotional warfare?   It's incredible how many parents completely step over this. You know, life's full of twists and turns, and I've found some pretty eye-opening insights I want to share with you, and if you're unaware of these things, then take heed, especially if you sit inside a divided Kingdom at home right now.   Hard to believe, but only a...

👋 In today's episode, I am joined by the love of my life, Laura. 💕🔥 Tonight, we want to continue sharing our journey through cancer.   It all started when Laura received the diagnosis of stage 1A, grade 2, invasive ductal carcinoma. While it was a shock, we felt a glimmer of hope as the cancer seemed encapsulated, sparing her from chemo or radiation. 🥺✨ Given her family's history, we decided...

👋 In today's episode, I want to talk about something that's been bothering me. We all come across individuals who only seem interested in taking from us without giving anything in return. It's frustrating and can leave us feeling drained.🤦‍♂️   Perhaps you've experienced this because you sought approval and love that was lacking in your childhood.🧒 But here's the truth: these takers won't provi...

👋 In today's episode, we delve into our journey through cancer as a couple. 💑❤️ Brace yourselves because last time, we left off right before the earth-shattering diagnosis. 📄   Picture this: Laura, behind the wheel, driving to work on a seemingly ordinary Wednesday in December. 🚘 Suddenly, her phone rings,📞 and it's the cancer center calling. With a heart full of trepidation, she answers, and...

👋 In today's episode, I want to talk to you about parenting. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lately, I've noticed a couple of things about parenting that I wanted to share with you.   Yesterday, while walking on the beach, 🌊🌴 I saw a dad talking harshly to his young son. 👨‍👦 It was heartbreaking to see the emptiness in the boy's eyes.😔 I wanted to intervene, but it didn't seem like it would make a positive impa...

🔥👋 On today's episode, I want to talk about the Dark Rider of Conquest,🏇 a negative force that can enter our relationships. It's like inviting darkness into our kingdom.🏰 The Dark Rider uses criticism as his weapon. So, ask yourself:   ╺ Do you attack your partner's character? ╺ Do you judge or label them? ╺ Do you use blaming, shaming, or contemptuous words? ╺ Do you make sweeping generalizat...

👋 In today's episode, I share a recent experience that made me realize something important.     Tonight, my daughter 👧 lost her glasses 👓 at camp🏕️ , so I drove two hours to deliver her contact lenses. As a dad, it's my responsibility to be there for my kids, no matter what. 🔥❤️     Now, let's talk about conflicts with our wives. Blaming and withdrawing won't solve anything. We need to see bey...

🔥👋 Today, joined by my wife, Laura, we want to share a story that deeply impacted our lives during the COVID pandemic.   🔥 As we slowly emerged from lockdown, our kids faced a new school routine, alternating between in-person and homeschooling. 🧒📚 The cramped space in our small house 🏠 added to the chaos, revealing flaws in our parenting methods.👪 It was a challenging time for everyone, but...

👋Today, Laura and I want to share a deeply personal journey—the battle my family and I faced with breast cancer. 👪⚔️   Over the next few episodes, I'll take you through the ups and downs, the fears, and how this experience shaped us. It's been a challenging yet incredible journey that brought us closer together. 👫   Every twist and turn, both good and bad, paved the way for where we are today....

🎧🔥❤️ Can you feel it? That lingering curiosity... the burning desire to delve deep into the unknown. There is a journey awaiting us, a journey that is both intimate and cosmic. In this episode of "Message to My Kids," we traverse an unfathomable realm – the mysterious kingdom within us.   Ever wondered about the fortresses we build around our hearts?🏰❤️ The protection we think we need from the...

In July of 2021, I found myself in a tough spot, feeling the weight of my challenges. Training for a Spartan race, I realized my stress levels were overwhelming. It was a wake-up call to confront the darkness within and make a change. So I embarked on a transformative journey, which I now call "God's challenge." I let go of escapes and embraced new habits. Now, we're launching this challenge with...

I want to share something that has had a profound impact on my life over the past five years. It's all about persistence and perseverance—the two essential ingredients for reaching your goals. You see, most people tend to give up when things get tough.  If you truly want to create the life you desire, you have to put in the work. That means facing your inner demons, diving into the darkness, and a...