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

Do you trust God enough to honor the Sabbath, or are you carrying the weight of work each and every day? Author and speaker Eryn Lynum was diagnosed with Addison's disease in her teen years and had to learn proper stress management and rest--or else she could die. Listen to how Eryn has chosen to actively plan for and protect Sabbatical rest for herself and her family, and how God has been faithful to give strength and energy for the other six days of work. God's math works! When we honor this commandment we WILL get done all the work that is necessary throughout the week, and our souls will be refreshed as God intended.

Show Notes:

Sources Mentioned:

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer

Watchmen Nee

Nat Theo Podcast--Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Connect with Eryn:

Facebook: Eryn Lynum Author & Speaker

IG: ErynLynumAuthor

Website: https://erynlynum.com/

As believers we are all called to make disciples and love God with our whole lives--but do you know the specific calling God has on your life to do just that? Have you put words to it? Words have power! God made us all beautifully unique for a purpose!

Younique is a gospel-centered life design training system. EVERY believer--whether ministry leader, stay at home mom, business executive, or plumber WILL GREATLY benefit from going through this life-changing process.

Kimber's most important question: I would ask your future self - “If I ran into you a year from now, what is the most important thing we would be celebrating?” I’d love for everyone to have a clear answer to that question!

With over 30 years of vocational ministry experience, Kimber Liu (pronounced Lee-you) is a strategy-driven leader with highly developed organizational and mobilization skills. She has worked as a church planter, mircro-church movement leader, mega-church executive team leader. She, her husband Jay, and their beautiful adult daughter Skye are from Hawaii and have lived in multiple cities across the mainland as well as Madrid, Spain and Bangkok, Thailand. (Skye’s passport was full before she was 5!)

Today Kimber and Jay live in San Antonio as Kimber works with Run Free as an Executive Coach and the Executive Director of Younique. Learn more about what she and her team do at RunFree.co.

Free giveaway:

Listeners can get a Complementary Vision Session HERE. Offer is worth $500 and valid through January 2025 for anyone that lists “Only Love Today” as the organization they are from in their registration!

Before jumping into your FREE 1 hour coaching call be sure to check out the Younique Starter Kit for free! Click below!

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Interview Time Stamps

[00:00] Welcome and Introduction

[03:10] The Role of Younique in Personal Development

[13:50] Identifying Lies From the Enemy and the Truth of God

[19:10] The Process of Growth and Fruitfulness (what Kimber learned as a wine sommelier)

[29:29] Finding Freedom in Your Calling (access to a free coaching call in January)

[35:11] Defining Success Beyond To-Do Lists

[40:00] Creating a Vision for Your Life

[45:00] A Fun Younique Tool to Use Today and Do With Your Kids

[52:00] Closing

What would you do if you became someone's mother at the young age of 6? Have you ever wondered if God is truly with you because of the hardships you've endured?

Our guest today, Elizabeth Mmbone, has a MIRACULOUS story that will renew your faith in God and the fact that He's still working miracles! Born and raised in a small, rural village in Kenya, Elizabeth has worked in hospitals across Kenya and West Africa, and with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Elizabeth is a dedicated chronic disease epidemiologist with a master’s degree in Epidemiology. She has traveled to over 30 countries for conferences and projects, bringing a global perspective to her work. Elizabeth is also the founder of Champions of Women’s Hope, an organization that empowers young women and transforms lives. A passionate writer, she’s ghostwritten over 25 non-fiction books in health and fitness and has published two books under her own pen name.

Interview Outline with Timestamps

00:00 Opening Prayer and Introduction

05:00 Career Path and Education

07:00 Family and Upbringing

16:00 Struggles and Loss

29:15 Survival and Resilience

34:50 Navigating Loss and Attachment

36:30 The Role of Education in Transformation

40:00 Reunion and Rediscovery

41:50 A New Beginning at the Children’s Home

47:55 From Adversity to Opportunity

52:10 Building a Future: Education and Career

01:01:36 Empowering Others: Champions of Women’s Hope

01:08:00 Reflections on Trauma and Healing

Ways to Connect with Elizabeth

https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.mmbone.7

Elizabeth's Book, Built From the Ashes of Adversity

Other books of hers

Champions of Women's Hope

Facebook

Website

Email

Others mentioned in this episode

Shangilia Children's Home

Love for Kenya

Jim and Janice Phillips (Live Your Mission)

Do you have a child who struggles with low-joy? Do you find yourself in the same boat? As Christians we know that JOY is a fruit of the Spirit--but why do so many of us still struggle with it? You'll be amazed at the brain science behind joy and the hope there is in practical ways to increase and grow joy in yourself and your family.

For over 30 years Chris has been developing and practicing brain-based solutions to train people, families and communities to make relationships work. Chris started out his career specializing in severe trauma and abuse and also pastored a small congregation in Michigan for a number of years. Chris is a published author with over ten books in print, including “The Joy Switch.” He co-authored his most recent book, “The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People”.

Resources Mentioned

Visit https://thrivetoday.org for FREE resources

Enjoy 20% off the book, The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, for the month of December 2024 with coupon code "JoyFilledDecember" at https://humble-shack.myshopify.com/products/the-4-habits-of-raising-joy-filled-kids?_pos=2&_sid=e49c784f9&_ss=r

Book: The Joy Switch, by Chris M. Coursey https://thrivetoday.org/joyswitch/

Interview Outline With Time Stamps

[00:00] Welcome

[04:00] The Science of Joy and Relationships

[07:30] Why Don’t I Have Joy as a Christian?

[14:20] The Importance of Joy in Parenting

[19:00] Creating a Joyful Home Environment

[25:53] Understanding 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids

[24:50] A is for The Importance of Attunement

[25:00 B] is for Building Bounce and Resiliency in Children

[27:37] The Role of Validation of Comfort

[29:03] Navigating Emotional Challenges as Parents

[30:45] The Power of Connection in Parenting

[32:30] The Science of Joy and Depression

[33:30] C is for Correcting With Care

[36:00] Healthy Shame Vs. Toxic Shame

[40:00] D is for Developing Relational Disciplines

[43:20] Practical Steps to Cultivate Joy

Grab the tissues for this one. (I ugly cried after we finished recording, because today's testimony is so heavy but also super full of wisdom!) We never think it will happen to us, but often it does. An unexpected trial, conflict, or loss. For Syndie, it was the swift loss of her sweet husband, Kevin, to a heart attack in their home. Syndie is a young mom of four who is passionate about pursuing Christ and leaning on Him for all of her identity and worth. She shares how God has been closer to her than ever before, how she's learning to trust Him, as well as lead her children in a compassionate and faithful way after losing their father. We have hope in Christ! Be sure to listen to the end!

You can find Syndie Yarbrough online via Facebook

If you’d like to support Syndie with a financial gift please reach out to me for her Venmo

Outline of the Show:

Faith and Resilience in Grief

Life After Loss: A New Normal

Preparing for the Unexpected

Navigating Financial Changes

Lessons in Preparedness

Caring for Children Through Grief

Moving Forward with New Responsibilities

Navigating Grief and Daily Life

Deepening Faith Through Loss

The Role of Community in Healing

Practical Support for Widows and Single Moms