Do you wish your family had better spiritual habits? In order to grow in becoming a spiritually healthy family it's important to learn how to avoid 6 common dysfunctional parenting styles. In this interview with Dr. Michelle we talk about how to play our part in GOD'S STORY, not ours, and surrender to the kind of parents He intends for us to be.

Dr. Michelle Anthony is the author of Spiritual Parenting, Dreaming of More for the Next Generation, A Theology of Family Ministry, and The Big God Story. Michelle has graduate degrees in Christian education, theology, and leadership and over thirty-five years of church ministry experience as a children’s and family pastor.

Interview Time Stamps

[00:00-02:30] Welcome, Prayer, and Introduction

[2:30-8:30] An Overview of Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family

[8:30-14:30] Surrendering to God’s Story, Why Michelle Wrote This Book

[14:30-20:35] Our Part in the Big God Story

[20:35-32:33] An Overview of the 6 Dysfunctional Parenting Styles and Their Root Issue

[32:34-40:00] Healthy Family Habits and Rites of Passage

[40:00-44:38] Knowing When to Slow Down, Seek Holy Spirit

[44:39-50:00] An Encouraging Word for the Mom Who Feels She’s Failing

Resources Mentioned:

Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony

Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family by Michelle Anthony

The Initiative for Faith and Family resource library and podcast

homefrontmag.com—a FREE parenting magazine by Michelle Anthony

michelleanthony.org

Instagram: dr.michelleanthony

Today’s Episode is brought to you by:Recovery 828

Do you need help taking the next steps in your recovery? Maybe a peer recovery support specialist is just what you need! Check out Recovery 828 onFacebook or contact them at:recovery828llc@gmail.com

After reading her new book,A Place to Belong, I was blessed to hear Lisa Steven's powerful story of hope. Lisa Steven--a former teen mom with only a high school diploma--is whom God used to start a multi-million dollar non-profit to minister to teen moms. Lisa Steven began working with teen moms in 1997 through Teen MOPS and in 2003, she co-founded Hope House Colorado and has served as the founder and executive director ever since. Lisa is also a co-founder of the Colorado Teen Parent Collaborative. A former teen mom, Lisa is committed to empowering teen moms in her community and across the world.

About Hope House Colorado

Hope House provides free self-sufficiency programs to parenting teen moms in three key areas. The Empower Program provides opportunities for personal, educational and economic self-sufficiency for teen moms. This includes educational assistance through High School & GED and College & Career Programs. Additional supportive services include healthy relationships and personal growth classes, licensed counseling, legal advocacy and financial literacy. The Housing Support Program provides metro-Denver’s only Residential Program for teen moms, and additional housing supports through various partnerships. The Early Learning & School Age Program focuses on literacy and social-emotional development; early intervention services; and school-age supports for the children; and provides a Parenting Program for teen moms. All programs are designed to transform the lives of two generations at Hope House. To learn more, visitwww.hopehousecolorado.org.

Time Stamps

[00:00] Welcome and Prayer

[03:50] Introduction to Hope House founder, Lisa Steven

[9:45] Challenges Teen Moms Face

[13:00] The Impact of Covid on Teen Moms

[15:00] Understanding Generational Poverty Versus Situational Poverty

[18:00] Hope House Offers Healthy Relationships To Foster Transformation (Along with a Residential Home, Resource Center, and Child Care Center)

[27:00] The Residential Program and Child Care Center

[32:00] Comprehensive Support Programs for Teen Moms

[34:00] How God Has Continued to Work Miracles through Hope House

Sources mentioned:

hopehousecolorado.org

Lisa’s new book,A Place to Belong

Poverty Reduction https://www.ahaprocess.com/

Ruby Payne’s book,Bridges Out of Poverty

From being given away to the state by her own mother, becoming a teen mom, an abuse survivor, and now a peer recovery support specialist, God has been working in Heather's life to heal a myriad of deep wounds. Her faith and trust in the Lord through it all is contagious! I can't wait to share how God is using her to bring more hurting hearts to Jesus every day!

Find Heather Stringer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.dawn.5682944

Heather's Peer Recovery Organization "Recovery 828"

Heather's Contact: recovery828llc@gmail.com

Other organizations mentioned:

Celebrate Recovery: https://celebraterecovery.com/

[00:00-06:00] Prayer and Introduction

[06:00-11:53] The Role of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist

[11:54-18:35] Childhood Challenges and Resilience

[18:36-25:35] Navigating Relationships and Boundaries

[26:00-36:00]Navigating Parenthood Amidst Trauma

[36:00-47:38] Therapeutic Approaches and Community Support

[48:00-Embracing Vulnerability and Seeking Help Today