AUTHENTIC TRUTHS IN ADDICTION: Mental Health Monday!
SHAME!! It paralyzed me with anxiety and took me down. Every parent I know with a loved one in addiction confronts this crushing feeling at some point. We can’t let it drown us.
SHAME!! It paralyzed me with anxiety and took me down. Every parent I know with a loved one in addiction confronts this crushing feeling at some point. We can’t let it drown us.
In this episode, we talk with author Judy Dunagan about how moms can step away from fear and pray Scripture over their children and lives. Judy shares many practical steps, some of which come from her newest book, The Loudest Roar. The book came out of an honest question Judy asked God, “Why does the enemy have so much power?”
Carol extends her prayer that this episode will help you build a stronger relationship with your own kids.
Jeff Stanford is a pastor who had COVID-19 pneumonia and was lying on his deathbed. But Joy, his wife, brought healing to him by her faith, believing that he would live and not die!
Today, I took part in what is called ‘Five Minute Friday’—A writing challenge that gives you a keyword that you are to take five minutes to write on.
Trusting in God can’t happen without knowing that He is trustworthy.
Carol extends her prayer that this episode will help you build a stronger relationship with your own kids.
God has a way of turning your mourning into dancing, your sorrow into joy! He has a way of making beauty from ashes!
God saves lives. Over and over, I watch Him perform miracles in the life of someone who often plays with death.
Carol Kent had every reason to succumb to crippling “Mom Guilt” when an unimaginable situation rocked her family. Instead of isolation, Carol learned to keep a connection with fellow mamas in authenticity. She also shares the refreshing truth that we can never give up on HOPE…regardless of how life goes. We’ll share encouragement and tips on how to turn our panic into praise.
Cecil and Boone have created a ministry called Boone and Me, where they travel the country and share their story educating churches and the congregation about foster care and adoption.
Jim Hockaday is a man who walks in the power of the Holy Spirit with the gift of healing and miracles. He has his own Story of Miracles, Signs, and Wonders… in his own life!
This episode talks about realizing nothing you say helps; nothing you do changes things. It reflects on that moment you begin to sink emotionally.
Balance sounds good…but is it really possible to achieve as a busy mom? Lisa Grimes takes time to show us different kinds of “balls” that are in our lives and how we can keep balance
Fathers DO matter in a home. Our culture misleads us to think it doesn’t matter if you grow up with a father or not. But it does.
There are three signs that may indicate that someone will follow through with suicide.
If you’re struggling to move out of their addiction, start with these few steps! You deserve peace and freedom, but it will take work to get there.
You make time for so many tasks as a mom. But we’re here to remind you that finding time to have JOY in your life is critical.
The empty nest years can feel like a season of losing our purpose, especially as a mom. You’ll walk away from this conversation with a renewed perspective of the empty nest and be excited to forge ahead into the future God has for you.
Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.
One day, you wake up to a child you don’t know. A person who no longer lives outside of addiction. Your reflection screams at you, “What have you done?”… Every parent with a child in addiction wonders what they did wrong.
In this episode, we talk with an “expert” in anxiety––Becky herself! We’ll share encouragement and tips on how to turn our panic into praise.
Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.
What do the two phrases mean? Do the words matter?
Motherhood is a journey filled with ups and downs…so how can we keep the journey fun? Join Becky and Sarah as they talk with Victoria Lydon about how she kept FUN in her family…despite single parenting, homeschooling, and living on a tight budget.
Amber Albee Swenson shares practical tips that are really simple to incorporate into your relationship with your spouse, as well as, warning signs that show you might be in dangerous territory with someone outside of your marriage.
Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.
“Let Go and Let God” I never thought this would be a phrase of controversy. We use it every day in life challenges. So, why is it a problem to apply to how we approach living with a child in addiction?
There’s a lot of talk about “Self Care,” but we want to lean in on care for your soul. Join us as we talk with Edie Melson as she talks about how we can use creativity to connect with God.
Today’s podcast is going to bless you. Janet could NOT stop crying all the way through this episode. The Lord showed Janet that HE wants to heal the “Body of Christ” from TRAUMA!
Do we call sin, “sin,” in addiction? Are we afraid to offend? Why? People deal with sin every day, in every setting. There is no judgment here—I Promise! Just some basic insight from experience and the truth.
If you’re a single mom…or you’re the friend of a single mom, listen in for practical encouragement from a mom who knows that road.
In the years since his wife’s passing, God has helped Mike Nappa to learn why grieving is such an important part of losing a loved one and how He’s taught him how to grieve well.
Foreboding joy is a feeling, a prediction, an assumption that while you are happy, full of joy, rejoicing “on the mountaintop,” something bad is about to happen! Have you ever had that feeling?
This podcast is a journey through the life of addiction from the perspective of a mother. My hope is to bring awareness to this difficult topic.
It takes so much wisdom to be a mom…even when your kids are adults. SO many decisions and interactions in motherhood require big-time wisdom!
Join Carol Roper as she welcomes her guest, Cindy Marlar.
God is speaking directly to our hearts to never give up and to HOPE again. You have to listen to the very end because a wave of the Holy Spirit came upon me as I was speaking, and HE spoke to Janet’s heart about you!!!
I’ve learned new boundaries and how to love others where they are. I hope this can help others do the same.
Novelist Nicole Deese joins us and talks about how she writes her fictional characters to overcome life’s real challenges.
You’ve been told to simply trust that the school system has your child’s mental well-being covered. But what happens when that trust results in your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or lost in the education system?
Do you want to know HOW to STOP worrying? For real…I want to talk to you about the thing we carry around that needs to GO!! Worry is KILLING YOU! And it’s time for it to GO!
In today’s society, people reject prayer. We hear it often, “We don’t want your prayers!”
The tragedy and heartbreak that have hit our guest, Janet Perez Eckles, is just devastating. But you’ve never heard of a more joy-filled, resilient person. Listen in as Janet tells her story…with the JOY only God can bring.
Katie’s message will give you the practical wisdom you’re searching for if you’re trying to decide whether or not homeschooling is the right fit for your family.
Janet shares a word of encouragement! There is a HOPE for your future! GOD has GOOD things He wants to give you! He has an inheritance for you. The best is yet to come.
We are in the fight for our lives against addiction, and it is time to come out of the closet and speak out for those we love most.
According to the statistics, anxiety and fear are at an all-time high, and many of our kids are struggling! Our guest, Michelle Nietert discusses ways that we can help our kids through fear (and sometimes that means handling our own fear first.).
If you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged because your efforts to serve others are not producing the desired result, then you are not alone!
Janet speaks a powerful word of encouragement for those who have been suffering.
An emotional encounter in prayer, hope, faith, and truth. Recording could not stop the tears from falling. This podcast is a journey through the life of addiction from the perspective of a mother.
We know praying for our families is important. But how do we do that? Join us as Becky and Sarah talk with Tara Furman about the importance of being a praying mom and find encouragement to fight for your family…with prayer!
Today’s guests want to bring hope to those who are grieving any sort of loss and help them understand that the hit that knocked you down doesn’t have to keep you there.
Janet gives a word of encouragement to all those who are in ministry. She saw a prophetic Vision in a prayer of what is happening to the body of Christ under various trials.
It is a grief like no other. Living grief never has an opportunity to say goodbye because it is a tragedy within “active addiction.”
Heather Holleman’s book, “This Seat’s Saved,” deals with middle school issues in fiction form…perfect for daughters and moms to discuss tricky situations…including rejection at the lunch table.
In a world where children’s literature seemed innocent and free from controversy, Marcia Moston’s journey took an unexpected turn. As she embarked on her role as a library board member, little did she know that she would stumble upon a hidden truth.
In today’s podcast, I want to encourage you to believe again in the promise. Tho the promise tarry….wait for it! If God said It, then believe for it. He will do it.
Ahhh.. bitterness. Resentment we hold onto against people or situations that rob our peace. (If we allow it) It took me months to work through this round, but I’ve made it to the other side, and you will, too.
Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee with thoughts behind her super creative journaling book, “Stuff I’d Only Tell God.” You need this in your life!
You’ve asked for real tips to help parent your teenagers, so this week’s guest, Kelda Poynot, is here to share her wisdom. Kelda’s got lots of practical tips to help us navigate through what often can be a tumultuous time for us and our children.
Janet speaks a word of encouragement to lift the soul back to joy with prophetic words from the Bible in Greek and Hebrew.
Finding yourself in a place of hopelessness and fighting for the will to carry on. Addiction is a tough road for those living it- the person struggling with substance use and the family who loves them
Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee with thoughts behind her super creative journaling book, “Stuff I’d Only Tell God.” You need this in your life!
Kelly Needham discovered how we as a society have been fooled into chasing meaning and purpose in all the wrong places, identifies the source of our hunger for the extraordinary, and shows us the steps we can take today to build a purpose-filled reality without turning our lives upside-down.
Donna shares her story of grief, where she walked through a season of death and grief. But then the Lord showed up in the valley of the shadow of death.
This episode is about the unfamiliar space between the empty nest and raising grandchildren. I reflect on the challenge of letting go and moving in a purpose I never saw coming.
We kick off this season chatting with Caris Snider about how moms (and grandmas!) can use time in the CAR LINE (of all places) to deepen our relationship with God.
La’Toya Guillory has a passion for casting a vision for your family and believes it can be used as a powerful tool to create purpose and stability in a home.
Today, you are going to be so amazed by the incredible true story of Chris Hall crashing his plane and walking out of the flames!
We don’t have to live as prisoners to what we have experienced in our past. Many people have overcome these obstacles, and I know you can, too. Freedom is yours.
As parents, we need to emphasize connection more than correction. But how can we do that? Becky shares how we can become better listeners to connect with our kids.
Daniel’s narrative paints a vivid picture of connectedness, peace, and stability. Taking cues from his grandparents, who lived in the same small town in Idaho for 86 years, he emphasizes the importance of belonging to a community and sustaining deep roots.
Seducing spirits have been unleashed more now than ever before upon the earth and how the devil has infiltrated the church. But listen…to all those who have an ear to hear…hear what the Holy Spirit of God is saying to his beloved church!
We are in the fight for our lives against addiction, and it is time to come out of the closet and speak out for those we love most. For me, this has been an eye-opening experience in knowledge, faith, and ability to love through the most trying times.
In this episode, we talk with author Judy Dunagan about how moms can step away from fear and pray Scripture over their children and lives. Judy shares many practical steps, some of which come from her newest book, The Loudest Roar. The book came out of an honest question Judy asked God, “Why does the enemy have so much power?”
Jemelene Wilson joins Carol to discuss how to forgive and recover in your marriage after an affair.
You guys are going to love this week’s podcast. Well…..you may not love it now…..but you’ll thank me later. I don’t know about you, but I am always needing to check my heart to make sure I am pleasing to the Lord and that I have not opened any doors to the enemy.
Have you had to change how you dealt with your loved one’s addiction and the impact it had on your life? Do you feel misunderstood in your decisions? You are not alone.
Carol Kent had every reason to succumb to crippling “Mom Guilt” when an unimaginable situation rocked her family. Instead of isolation, Carol learned to keep a connection with fellow mamas in authenticity. She also shares the refreshing truth that we can never give up on HOPE…regardless of how life goes. We’ll share encouragement and tips on how to turn our panic into praise.
As a devoted mother, Brittany Roper’s incredible story is a testament to her unbroken spirit and steadfast faith, finding strength and gratitude amidst the chaos of everyday life.
In this week’s podcast, I want to stir you up to think about the promise and to BELIEVE AGAIN. Don’t let the enemy take hold of what is going on in your mind. But let your mind be renewed by the Word of God!
We know it’s a hard task to stand beside us, and we know it isn’t easy to continue to listen to the same stories, but we appreciate you!
Perfectionism in motherhood can really be strong. If you’re ready to break away from mindsets that hold you down, this is the podcast for you.
Pray for the Lord to daily provide sustenance to face each day as the family endures the stages of grief.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your suffering and finding no relief in your current efforts to overcome it, such as seeking professional help or relying solely on your own strength, then you are not alone!
Have you ever been in “survival mode”?
One mother was in the misfire of a battle to save her child’s life. One moment, one experience, one question that haunts me to this day. Journey along a glimpse of addiction on one of the worst days of my life.
Spoiler Alert! Yes, rest is possible for mamas…but it may not look how you think. Join us for this super-practical episode with Dr. Saundra about different kinds of rest and how you can get some…and must!
Today, Amy shares the rest of her story about how she finally surrendered her life to Jesus and then rebuilt her home into one that is now healthy and whole.
You are going to hear a powerful story on forgiveness and letting go of church hurt. Church hurt is some of the hardest pain to get healed from because they use the word against them. But just listen to how God healed Beba!!
One mother was in the misfire of a battle to save her child’s life. One moment, one experience, one question that haunts me to this day. Journey along a glimpse of addiction on one of the worst days of my life.
One of the hardest challenges for parents is dealing with our kids’ BIG emotions. We want to help you—and today’s episode is packed with practical advice that can help you and your child deal with the big emotions that come our way.
“Divorce is designed to destroy you.” Amy is now an example of how God can bring you to abundant life in Him. She’s so in love with Jesus and knows He’s the only Savior she needs to help her find joy and contentment in her life.
Dominque was raised by an Italian father who was one of the main leaders of the Mafia in Toronto. He tells his God story of how the Heavenly Father changed his life with the power of HIS LOVE, GOD’S LOVE.
From overdose to loss of relationships, children, jobs, and homes—parents witness so much. It is accepting our powerless nature in a war we are not in that is a challenge. It feels like it’s our war because it’s our child. It’s not. We want to save them, but we are not their life raft.
In this day and age, fear and anxiety for mamas are on the rise. School shootings have increased. There are strange illnesses out there, like monkeypox?! There’s so much that we have to let go of as mamas. Right?
If you or someone you know and love has a special needs child or adult in their life, then you are going to love hearing Lynn Blackburn’s story about her sweet daughter, Emma.
Cindy tells her story of how God healed her of a lung disease. It was nothing short of a miracle. “Can any of you, by worrying, add a single hour to your life?” — Matthew 6:27
The story of Spiritual Battles and addiction. Where we were and where we remain today.