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Parenting alone is overwhelming. Worse yet, when we feel like what we're doing isn't working, it's easy to become frustrated and discouraged. Crystal Paine shares how our frustration can cause us to put more pressure on ourselves and our kids, but how resting in the Holy Spirit can transform us and our parenting. She describes how our own shame can cause us to seek results out of our kids, and how...

Dating can be very confusing and intimidating, especially if you attempt it on your own. Lisa Anderson from Boundless explains the benefits of dating in community, and how to build a team to help you date well. She shares how a dating team can help you meet good Christian men, and how you can ask to be set up. She also describes how a team can help you grow in discernment, and offers tips you can...

Abuse is a threat to not only your physical safety, but also your emotional and spiritual sense of security. Sarah McDugal helps us understand the role of safety in the abuse recovery process, and why women struggle to feel safe long after leaving an abusive situation. She shares how truth is at the core of experiencing safety, and how you can guide and protect your children bycultivating a sensit...

When we've been hurt by words in relationships, certain words and phrases can be triggering. Dr. Rod Wilson shares how the phrases "thank you," "I'm sorry," and "tell me more" can reveal underlying hurts, but can also possess the power to heal. Rod tells us why these phrases in particular can be triggering, and how safe relationships can help us restore our ability to both use and receive these wo...

In this bonus episode, Michelle reads another free chapter from the upcoming devotional,  Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned. Safe Haven releases January 25, 2022. Click here to purchase in paperback or eReader.

Loneliness is something single moms often grapple with, and figuring out how to deal with it can add to the overwhelm you might already be experiencing. Dr. Mark Mayfield helps us unravel what's behind feelings of loneliness, and patterns we may be repeating that could make the situation worse. He shares how to break free of these patterns, and how to begin to engage in safe relationships with hea...

In this bonus episode, Michelle reads a free chapter from her upcoming devotional,  Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned. Safe Haven releases January 25, 2022. Click here to purchase in paperback or eReader.

When it comes to loss, our children experience a prolonged healing timeframe due to their inability to fully process the events unfolding around them. Their grief often extends into adulthood, and is something they continually revisit as they develop emotionally and cognitively. Lauren Reitsema shares how to walk with your children through their grief & how to talk to kids about divorce in ways th...

Our stories can hold a great deal of pain from the past, and can be difficult to revisit. However, when we work through our stories, we gain the ability to see them through the lens of God's compassion and presence. This work, known as storywork, gently opens our hearts to receive unparalleled healing and transformation. In this episode, Karrie Garcia shares her insights into how to engage in stor...

Introverts and extroverts each have different strengths, and understanding them can help us become better partners and parents. Author Holley Gerth explains the differences between introverts and extroverts, and how God's design for each can be observed in our bodies and brains. She describes some of the common ways introverts and extroverts misunderstand each other, and debunks common myths often...

Trauma triggers seem to come out of nowhere, and sometimes it may seem that we are doomed to the overwhelm and anxiety that they cause. But Juni Felix explains how you can harness the power of Tiny Habits to rewire the way you respond to triggers, and how this renewal of your mind can help you experience big breakthroughs. Juni also discusses how "tripping over trauma" does not mean you have a lac...

Parenting alone can be frustrating and exhausting, but our limitations allow us to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Jeannie Cunnion discusses how to open yourself more fully to the working of the Holy Spirit, and how that can translate to parenting. She also shares how you can teach your children to listen to "the nudge" of the Holy Spirit in their own hearts, and how to press...

We often learn to cope with brokenness by closing off our hearts, but over time this survival strategy keeps us from the deep healing that can be found in relationships. Author Kellye Fabian describes what she calls "Holy Vulnerability," and explains how first opening our hearts to God allows us to become more vulnerable with others. She also discusses practices that help us learn to become more v...

The Bible says we are transformed by the renewing of our minds, and Scripture meditation is one way we can combat the stress that threatens our well-being. Abide CEO Neil Ahlsten lays out the biblical basis for Scripture meditation, and how it differs from Eastern and New Age practices. He also discusses the many benefits of Scripture meditation from improving sleep to increasing overall happiness...

When I became a single mom, I felt like I was handing my kids a lifetime of disadvantages. Author and epidemiologist Dr. Rhonda Spencer- Hwang shares how obstacles can actually teach our kids to become stronger, and how we can be strengthened in the process. She highlights eight lifestyle changes you can make to cultivate your family's ability to bounce back from adversity- physically, emotionally...

The Bible says that "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted." That means we can experience the nearness of God, especially in times of brokenness. Kelly Minter discusses spiritual rhythms and practices that enhance our awareness of the presence of God in our daily lives. She describes how engaging in these habits can actually decrease stress, and shares practical tips for finding time to encounter...

Jon Reddick leads us in a time of worship to his song, "God Turn it Around." Check out E93 The Gift of Worship: Finding Serenity in Surrender with Jon Reddick on YouTube Follow Jon Reddick on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Listen to music by Jon Reddick on Apple Music and Spotify God Turn it Around Written by Anthony Skinner, Jess Cates, & Jon Reddick Copyright © 2021 Zoom Out Songs (SESAC) TI...

In difficult seasons, the gift of worship can connect us to the love of God, and to each other. Jon Reddick shares how worship can help us to be vulnerable before God and how we can find healing in surrender.  He also discusses how God met him in a dark time in his life through worship, and how to cultivate a lifestyle of worship for ourselves and our children. Watch this episode's bonus content "...

When your child's father is abusive, parenting is extremely complex. Joy Forrest explains why co-parenting isn't possible with an abusive ex, and how to use a parallel parenting approach. She shares strategies for avoiding emotionally charged interactions with an abuser and how to approach the legal process when the courts are involved. Joy also discusses how to help your children resist manipulat...

Discovering your spiritual gifts is an essential part of the healing journey. Through our gifts, we can see more of God's plan and purpose for our lives, which pain and brokenness have threatened to steal. Ashley Morgan Jackson discusses how spiritual gifts can help you reconnect with God, yourself, and others, and how to determine what your spiritual gifts are. We also discuss the impact of lies...

You may have found that the coping strategies you've used to survive trauma in the past are impeding your ability to heal in the present. Therapist and author Aundi Kolber calls this "white knuckling it" and discusses what it means to instead "try softer" as you pay compassionate attention to your needs. She describes what happens in your brain and body when we experience something that triggers a...

Dating can feel frightening and frustrating with all the trial and error involved. But Dr. Christie Kederian helps us streamline the process by helping us determine what we're really looking for, and teaches us how to date in ways that can help us find a partner who is a good match. She shares tips for making savvy decisions while still enjoying the process, and explains how to uphold boundaries a...

Anxiety in our children often shows up in ways you least expect. Sissy Goff describes the behaviors that may indicate your child is dealing with anxiety, and touches on how to approach coaching a child through it in ways that can boost their confidence and resiliency. She provides insight into how anxiety affects your child's brain, and shares coping strategies that you can teach your child to use...

Dating with kids ultimately means that if you marry, your family will become a blended one. Ron Deal of Family Life Blended shares how we can date in ways that draw our children into the process and prepare the entire family to one day blend. Ron makes us aware of the grief that dating can bring our children, and how that experience differs when the family has experienced a divorce vs. the death o...

Boys have unique developmental needs, and understanding how your son is wired can boost your relationship with him. David Thomas gives insight into the basic neurological and physical differences between boys and girls, and discusses how shifts in your parenting can help you better connect with, discipline, and encourage your son. He also describes how trauma can halt a boy's development, and offe...