Our Perspective

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...

In this special bonus video for Episode 8, Is Everything OK With Your Heart? Learning to Unpack What We Carry, Pat goes deeper into the heart-check questions that sparked so much reflection in the main episode. This intimate conversation creates space to unpack what we’re really carrying beneath the surface: unspoken hurts, lingering worries, broken trust, and emotions we often overlook. Building...

In Episode 8, Is Everything OK With Your Heart? Learning to Unpack What We Carry, we welcome a very special guest, Carmen!!! She is making her podcast debut and we are so excited to share her with you guys! This episode is a heartfelt and honest conversation about what it looks like to intentionally unpack our hearts so we can live healthy, free, and open to what God has for us. We center our conv...

What could change in your family if you started reading the Bible together today? In Episode 7 of Our Perspective, MG and Pat are joined by their dear friend Amy for a meaningful conversation about building a rhythm of Scripture in your home. We partner with SOAR, a journaling method that helps individuals and families engage God’s Word through Scripture, Observation, Application, and Reflection....

Raising kids was never meant to be done alone. In this episode of Our Perspective, Mg and I talk about the importance of surrounding your children with strong, godly mentorship. Finding people who will speak truth, model faith, and walk alongside your family. From choosing the right voices to trusting your village, this conversation will encourage you to be intentional about who helps shape your k...

In Episode 5 of Our Perspective Podcast, Pat and MG talk about why Scripture matters—even to your kids. We dive into the importance of reading the Bible together, memorizing Scripture as a family, and modeling a love for God’s Word in everyday life. Even when your kids are small, what they see you do shapes what they value. This episode is a reminder that Scripture isn’t just something we teach bu...

Last week, we dove into Part One of prayer. Prayer was a steady, everyday rhythm that carried me through every season of parenting. We open up about the prayers that shaped our home and the ones we still pray today, including: Prayer over our kids, that God would be tangible in their lives Prayer for wisdom and integrity (Proverbs 3:13) Prayer that sin would come to light quickly Prayer for one go...

Welcome back to Our Perspective Podcast! We can’t believe we’re already on Episode 3 of this series on the four guiding rhythms that quietly shaped the heartbeat of our home. And honestly… watching this one back had us laughing. MG’s facial expressions and quick comebacks? Pure gold.  This week, we dive into Part One of prayer. Prayer was a steady, everyday rhythm that carried me through every sea...

Welcome back to Our Perspective Podcast! This week, Pat and MG kick off a brand-new series on the four guiding rhythms that quietly shaped the heartbeat of their home. These weren’t fancy strategies—just everyday practices that kept their family grounded, connected, and supported by a village that mattered. In today’s episode, they unpack the first rhythm—born from a single, deeply personal questi...

In our very first episode, we’re opening the doors wide and inviting you into the heart behind Our Perspective. This podcast was born out of our desire to empower parents to raise bold followers of Jesus through real, honest, and practical conversations between parent and child. In this episode, we unpack our mission, vision, and the “why” behind everything we’re setting out to do. You’ll hear how...