Our Perspective

What happens when women choose honesty over perfection? In this episode, Pat, Amy, and Chrissy share the story behind their “confession group” — a friendship rooted in vulnerability, accountability, prayer, and showing up for one another through every season of motherhood. Inspired by an IF conference and Jennie Allen’s message about finding your people, this conversation explores why authentic fr...

What if your biggest mistake didn’t disqualify you from God's purpose but became part of your testimony? In this episode of Our Perspective, Pat and Mary Grace sit down with Pastor Jeanna White for an honest conversation about family, faith, parenting, and God's incredible redemption. Jeanna White shares her powerful story of becoming pregnant in high school, the unconditional love her parents sho...

In Episode 31 of Our Perspective, Kevin and Jenn Miller join us for an honest conversation about pornography, shame, secrecy, and the freedom that comes through bringing struggles into the light. Kevin shares parts of his own story and the impact hidden sin had on his relationship with God and others. Together, we discuss how parents can create homes where honesty is welcomed, difficult conversati...

This week on Our Perspective, Hal and Chrissy join us for a real and honest conversation about raising a family through infertility, foster care, adoption, and unexpected transitions — all while keeping Jesus at the center of their home.   We talk about the grief and growth that came through infertility, what led them to open their home to fostering, and how they intentionally helped their childre...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Rachel and Jonathan from the Not a Bad Parent Podcast, we dive into one of the most important conversations a parent can have: identity. In a world constantly telling our kids who they should be, how they should look, and how they should measure up, how do we help them hear God's voice above all the noise? This episode explores how our own identity impacts the wa...

Every child is uniquely designed by God and sometimes that design looks very different from our own.   In this episode of Our Perspective, Jonathan and Rachael Starrett share what they’ve learned about parenting children with different personalities, communication styles, interests, and ways of seeing the world. It’s easy to connect with kids who think like we do, but what happens when they don’t?...

In this episode of Our Perspective, Carmen and Pat continue sharing what God taught them while walking 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. What started as a physical journey became a deeply healing one. We talk about: • Building your life around Christ • Keeping the church at the center of your home • Attachment styles and how childhood experiences shape us • Honest conversations bet...

One year later… we’re finally sharing the story of our El Camino journey. 🤍 In this episode of Our Perspective, Carmen and her mom reflect on walking 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago — a trip that became so much more than just an adventure. From moments of surrender, deep conversations, and unexpected encounters with people from all over the world, to learning how to slow down and...

What happens when your kids start being influenced more by their friends than by you? How do you stay a trusted voice in their life without becoming controlling? In this episode of Our Perspective, we dive into some of the hardest parenting questions about influence, friendships, boundaries, independence, and raising kids with strong identity and character. Through honest conversation, personal st...

Welcome back to Our Perspective Podcast!  We’re continuing our mini-series where we answer YOUR questions—and this episode is packed with some really honest, practical, and heartfelt conversations around parenting. In this episode, we dive into: • How to handle kids who are outgoing at home but shy in public • The balance between building confidence and honoring your child’s personality • What it...

In this episode of Our Perspective Podcast, we’re doing something a little different… we’re answering your questions completely unfiltered and off the dome. From parenting through disappointment to helping your kids navigate feeling left out, we get real about what we’ve learned (and what we’re still learning). We talk about the balance of letting kids feel their emotions without letting those emo...

What does it really look like to raise kids with a strong moral foundation and not just “good behavior,” but hearts that know right from wrong? In this episode, we talk about parenting with intention and the everyday moments that shape character. Like conversations in the car, explaining the “why,” and teaching kids to think beyond themselves. Because it’s not just about behavior, it’s about heart...

What does it actually look like to raise kids with both grace AND structure? In this episode of Our Perspective Podcast, Thomas, Carmen, and Pat sit down for a real and honest conversation about parenting, emotions, and building a home rooted in trust. From practical tools like “5-minute warnings” and “Mommy, may I appeal?” to deeper conversations about feelings, respect, and self-control—this epi...

Every parent wrestles with this question: Am I holding on too tight… or letting go too soon? In this episode, we unpack “The Funnel Effect,” a visual approach to parenting that begins with strong guidance and gradually shifts toward independence. Because the goal isn’t raising kids who just obey you… It’s raising adults who follow God on their own. Connect with Our Perspective: 💛 Instagram: @ourp...

Sibling rivalry is real, but it doesn’t have to last forever. In this episode, Thomas and Carmen share how they went from constant fighting to becoming best friends. From growing up side-by-side in sports, dance, and everyday life, to learning empathy, celebrating each other, and understanding the “why” behind it all—this conversation is full of practical insight and encouragement for families rai...

In this episode, Thomas and I talk through the unexpected turns that shaped his journey and how God was present in every one of them. From his college experience and involvement in church to law school and meaningful conversations along the way, his path ultimately took a wild detour into a forestry grad program at UGA, which was so unexpected. This story is full of moments that didn’t go as plann...

Thomas reflects on his time in High School and the identity in God that made him unshakable. Even without a big circle of friends. We talk about confidence, identity, and learning not to compare. Connect with Our Perspective: 💛 Instagram: @ourperspective.podcast 💛 Follow Patricia: @patricia_6710 💛 Follow Mary Grace: @_marygrace_d

In this episode of Our Perspective Podcast, we share the story of how God provided the right male role models for Thomas, not through striving or control, but through surrender.  As a mom, I tried to orchestrate relationships out of fear, knowing how important strong men would be in my son’s life. But God had it covered.  From meeting Pastor Mike Ash in a lobby to moments that shaped Thomas’ journ...

Thomas finally joins the podcast for an honest conversation about being the firstborn son, growing up in the church, and finding your voice as a young man. We talk about college, grad school plans, communication styles, building relationships with professors, and what it means to lead with gentleness instead of dominance. Thomas also shares his thoughts on faith, identity, and what it’s like choos...

Before the microphones. Before the podcast. Before anyone was watching. There was a moment in a grocery store during COVID that sparked something in MG’s heart. What began as one small act of generosity turned into weekly $100 giveaways and thousands of dollars poured into single moms, dads, and foster families. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to recognize your child’s calling ea...

This week, Mary Grace joins me for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, calling, and trusting God with our children’s futures. We recap the last few episodes and dive into the dreams we have for our kids and the tension between planning for them and surrendering them to the Lord. Mary Grace shares the story of her mission trip and the defining moment when God called her into ministry. Her jo...

In this episode, it’s just the girls. Carmen and Mary Grace share what it’s really been like navigating very different communication styles while growing up in the same home. They open up about how they process, express emotions, and respond under pressure, and how those differences showed up in real life, especially while being coached by similar leaders in high school. From misunderstandings to...

In this episode, we continue the conversation around communication, but this time, we get more personal. We share a few more stories, laugh a lot, and give you a deeper look into how the girls communicate, process, and show up in real life. These early episodes are really about laying the foundation: what our home looked like, how we talked through hard moments, and how understanding communication...

In this episode, we do a deep dive into communication styles—how they show up under pressure, how they differ from person to person, and why understanding them matters so much in real life. We kick things off with a hilarious and humbling story from a mountain hike that went very wrong, very fast. The Hike That Changed Everything The four of us—Thomas, Carmen, Mary Grace, and myself—set out for wh...

When the Walls Came Down: Where God Met Us in the In-Between In Episode 9, Carmen and Pat sit down for a conversation that starts with communication but naturally unfolds into something much deeper. Together, they reflect on the moments God used, often quietly and unexpectedly to bring their hearts closer. We talk about Carmen’s love for horseback riding and the beautiful ways God met and strength...