Embracing Growth, Grace, and the Freedom to Pivot - Parenting Insights with Laine Lawson Craft and Connie Albers

Can you identify your spiritual gifting and understand God's purpose for your life? If you find yourself struggling to say yes, you aren't alone.

That is why I am so excited to welcome Author Andy Reese to this week's episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Andy is the author of The Spiritual Gifts Blueprint, a book that offers us insight into what spiritual giftings are and which one God has called us to use in our lives. Andy talks about what led him to analyzing spiritual giftings and how that helped him write this book. He also shares the transformational impacts that understanding spiritual giftings has had on his friends, coworkers and even himself.

If you are wondering what spiritual gifting God has for your life or how you can use it to it's full potential, I highly encourage you to listen to this episode and then purchase Andy's book using the link below!

Who is Andy Reese?

Andy Reese is a thankful follower of God, husband, father of four, grandfather, ex-military officer, engineer, writer, and serial idea entrepreneur. From Minnesota, he is a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca NY (civil engineering), with master’s degrees from Colorado State (water engineering), and Boston University (business). 

In ministry, he has a long history as a church leader and minister in inner healing and freedom. He is the Co-author of a book (Freedom Tools, Chosen Books, 2nd ed.) and co-founder of a non-profit ministry (Freedom Prayer) that seeks to help bring greater freedom and spiritual vitality to believers. This book’s simple, God-led and biblical approach is used in a fast-growing number of churches in the USA and in many countries; and it has been published in several languages. 

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• What challenges do christians face in understanding and using their spiritual gifts? How does Andy's book address these? 
• What does transformation look like in understanding your spiritual gifts? 
• What do the next steps look like for us after reading through Andy's book?

Resources:

Order Andy's book, Spiritual Gifts Blueprint, using the link here: www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Gifts-Blueprint-Talents-Purpose/dp/0800763254/ref=monarch_sidesheet

To learn more about Andy's work in ministry and access additional resources, visit his website: www.andyreese.org

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It's the holiday season and many are welcoming in a time of family and fellowship as we celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus. However, for some, the holidays can magnify disfunction. Whether it is a rough divorce, financial hardships or other trauma, these disfunctions can harm what is supposed to be one of the most joyous times of the year.

That is why I am so blessed to welcome my friend, preacher Jacon Coyne back to the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Jacob talks about how difficult the holidays can be for families and what we can do to work through those traumas to reclaim our mental health in Christ. He shares with us his own story of seeking therapy and that there is strength, not weakness, in reaching out to seek help when we are struggling with our mental health.

Jacob also speaks about the resources his organization, Stay Here, offers for those that may need someone to reach out to or can't afford therapy visits. I highly recommend you check out his website www.stayhere.live and also check out his new book, Stay Here: Uncovering God's Plan to Restore Your Mental Health, using the link below!

Who is Jacon Coyne?

Jacob Coyne is a preacher, Christian content creator, and founder of Stay Here, a mental health organization that raises awareness through bold and encouraging messaging, training and equipping others to save lives from suicide, and heal the broken-hearted. Jacob, his wife, Mariah, and their three daughters live in east Tennessee.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• What should we do if we are struggling this holiday season? Where can we find hope and help?
• Why is it a sign of strength and not weakness when we reach out to others to seek help?
• Why is seeking help, especially during the holiday season, so important for our mental health?

Resources:

To learn more about Jacob's mission with Stay Here, access free resources, contact his team and more on his website: www.stayhere.live

Order Jason's Book, Stay Here: Uncovering God's Plan to Restore Your Mental Health, at the link here: www.amazon.com/Stay-Here-Uncovering-Restore-Mental/dp/0800763564 

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Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Warfare Parenting. I hope you've found some encouragement or helpful info in this episode to help you on your journey. If you have a specific topic, you'd like me to talk about or a guest you'd like me to have on the show. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. You can even text "Hi Laine" to 55444. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review. I would be so grateful!

We all know how important it is to instill Biblical character into our childrens lives, but what can we do to lay that foundation for our kids?

In this final episode of our three part series with Dr. Kathy Koch, we are going to be talking about teaching Biblical characer. Kathy talks about how parents can instill these values of Biblical character in a way that naturally shows children the importance of Biblical values. She explains that teaching character isn't just important for developing young minds, but also allows us as parents to feel empowered in sharing the love of God with our family.

I highly encourage you all to purchase Kathy's new book, Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture, on her website Celebratekids.com or using the links below!

Who is Kathy Koch?

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”) is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a cofounder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. She is proud to be represented by the Ambassador Speakers Bureau of Nashville, TN. She is a featured speaker for the Great Homeschool Conventions, on the faculty of Summit Ministries, and a frequent presenter for Care Net, Axis, and other organizations. She speaks regularly at schools, churches, and pregnancy resource centers.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• Why is teaching character to our children an ongoing process?
• How can I be a good role model to my children as I teach them character?
• Why should we emphasize choice when correcting our children?

Resources:

To learn more about Kathy's Resources for parents and to see all the books she has authored, visit her website: www.celebratekids.com

Purchase Kathy's Book, Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture, at the link here: www.amazon.com/Parent-Differently-Biblical-Character-Changes/dp/0802431186 

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Last week we talked about instilling character in our children, but what is the correlation between character and obedience? Why is it more important to focus on developing character in our kids rather than obedience?

We are so blessed to have Dr. Kathy Koch back for her second episode on the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Kathy shares more from her new book, Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture, about how we can instill obedience in our children through developing their character. She describes how creating character in children leads to them becoming obedient as well.

Kathy discusses why focusing on building character over obedience leads to a greater development in children as a whole, and often will allow them to be more obedient as a result.

Who is Kathy Koch?

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”) is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a cofounder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. She is proud to be represented by the Ambassador Speakers Bureau of Nashville, TN. She is a featured speaker for the Great Homeschool Conventions, on the faculty of Summit Ministries, and a frequent presenter for Care Net, Axis, and other organizations. She speaks regularly at schools, churches, and pregnancy resource centers.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• How are character and obedience connected to each other and why is that important to know?
• How can you use misbehavior to teach character values to your children?
• What are the three foundational traits that support character and obedience?

Resources:

To learn more about Kathy's Resources for parents and to see all the books she has authored, visit her website: www.celebratekids.com

Purchase Kathy's Book, Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture, at the link here: www.amazon.com/Parent-Differently-Biblical-Character-Changes/dp/0802431186 

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As parents, we always want to instill the best character in our children so they can have strong biblical values. But what does biblical character building look like? 

I am honored to have speaker, author, and Founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., Dr., Kathy Koch on this episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Kathy helps us explore the fundamental questions of what character truly is and how it can be nurtured in our children. From understanding how children develop mature character to the connection between character and obedience, she explains why it is so important for parents to have a deep understanding of character as we raise our children.

Kathy discusses segments from a chapter of her newest book, Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture, which I believe is a vital tool for all parents as we raise children in these uncertain, challenging times.

Who is Kathy Koch?

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”) is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a cofounder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. She is proud to be represented by the Ambassador Speakers Bureau of Nashville, TN. She is a featured speaker for the Great Homeschool Conventions, on the faculty of Summit Ministries, and a frequent presenter for Care Net, Axis, and other organizations. She speaks regularly at schools, churches, and pregnancy resource centers.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• What is character and why does it matter for our childrens development?
• How are character traits connected and how do they build on each other?
• How can different parenting styles develop biblical character traits differently?

Resources:

To learn more about Kathy's Resources for parents and to see all the books she has authored, visit her website: www.celebratekids.com

Purchase Kathy's Book, Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture, at the link here: www.amazon.com/Parent-Differently-Biblical-Character-Changes/dp/0802431186 

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Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Warfare Parenting. I hope you've found some encouragement or helpful info in this episode to help you on your journey. If you have a specific topic, you'd like me to talk about or a guest you'd like me to have on the show. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. You can even text "Hi Laine" to 55444. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review. I would be so grateful!

We hear constantly that depression and anxiety are some of the most prevelant health crises affecting our world today. So what can we do to overcome depression and anxiety or help our child overcome them? How can we walk in our faith through mental illness?

I am so excited to welcome Preacher and Founder of the Stay Here Organization, Jason Coyne to this week's episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Jason shares his story of battling his own depression and how his journey through mental illness led him to create an organization that works to support others that are struggling.

Jason talks about the impact mental illness can have on our lives, why organizations like Stay Here are so important for creating support for those battling depression or anxiety, and why our faith in God can be a live saving tool during these attacks.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, I pray that this episode will help you walk away feeling encouraged and hopeful for the future, because God IS good!

Who is Jacon Coyne?

Jacob Coyne is a preacher, Christian content creator, and founder of Stay Here, a mental health organization that raises awareness through bold and encouraging messaging, training and equipping others to save lives from suicide, and heal the broken-hearted. Jacob, his wife, Mariah, and their three daughters live in east Tennessee.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• How do we overcome the mental aspect of not feeling holy enough for God to keep us safe? 
• Why is it so important to not only find Godly counseling when struggling with mental health, but find a deep relationship with the Lord? What resources are available for this?
• How can we evaluate the physical and mental health of our children in addition to their spiritual health?

Resources:

To learn more about Jacob's mission with Stay Here, access free resources, contact his team and more on his website: www.stayhere.live

Order Jason's Book, Stay Here: Uncovering God's Plan to Restore Your Mental Health, at the link here: www.amazon.com/Stay-Here-Uncovering-Restore-Mental/dp/0800763564 

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Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Warfare Parenting. I hope you've found some encouragement or helpful info in this episode to help you on your journey. If you have a specific topic, you'd like me to talk about or a guest you'd like me to have on the show. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. You can even text "Hi Laine" to 55444. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review. I would be so grateful!

In our last episode, we left off on Sue Detweiler sharing her story of the pain of losing her son to an overdose. She felt like she had truly hit rock bottom in her life.

This week, Sue shares her story of heartbreak to healing and chronicles her journey of writing her book, Healing Rain. She talks about what steps brought her to deliverance from that grief and how she had to learn to "cleanse her heart" to receive God's spiritual healing. 

Sue now works with people all over the world who are also feel like they have hit rock bottom and what they can do to start on their own journey from heartbreak healing. Sue's words are inspiring, powerful and so desperately needed in a world where heartbreak and tragedy seem all too common.

Who is Sue Detweiler?

Sue Detweiler is an inspirational author, international speaker, and host of the Healing Rain podcast listened to in 135 nations. Sue is a recognized member of Randy Clark’s Global Awakening Network and Apostle Guillermo Maldonado’s Supernatural Global Network. Sue also received the highest recognition from the president of the Foursquare Church, Jack Hayford, for leading Life School of Ministry, a three-year Bible training institute in Nashville that grew to five hundred students. She holds a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University and is pursuing her doctorate with Global Awakening Theological Seminary.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• How can we walk through the process of healing and what does that process look like?
• Why is it important to cleanse our heart and how does that enable us to receive spiritual healing?
• What is deliverance and why is it important for us on our healing journey?

Resources:

To learn more about Sue's speaking engagements, purchase her book, and listen to her podcast on her website: www.suedetweiler.com

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Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Warfare Parenting. I hope you've found some encouragement or helpful info in this episode to help you on your journey. If you have a specific topic, you'd like me to talk about or a guest you'd like me to have on the show. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. You can even text "Hi Laine" to 55444. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review. I would be so grateful!

Do you long for health, wholeness, and freedom? Do you find yourself continually hitting walls of resistance as you pursue healing? 

Well friends, I am so excited to tell you that there IS hope and healing for all of us. That is why I'm so excited to welcome Sue Detweiler as our guest on this week's episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Sue shares her own story of storm after storm and finding God's healing from deep, painful wounds. She talks about why finding wholeness in our spiritual life is so important to finding peace and healing in our physical and mental life as well.

Sue also shares tips and resources for those weathering storms right now. If you are finding difficulty even staying upright as your life is turned upside down, just know that there is hope, as you listen to Sue's incredible testimony and healing words of God's grace.

Who is Sue Detweiler?

Sue Detweiler is an inspirational author, international speaker, and host of the Healing Rain podcast listened to in 135 nations. Sue is a recognized member of Randy Clark’s Global Awakening Network and Apostle Guillermo Maldonado’s Supernatural Global Network. Sue also received the highest recognition from the president of the Foursquare Church, Jack Hayford, for leading Life School of Ministry, a three-year Bible training institute in Nashville that grew to five hundred students. She holds a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University and is pursuing her doctorate with Global Awakening Theological Seminary.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• How do we overcome trauma and destructive thoughts to find healing?
• What can we do to find ways to slow down in life and find rest? Why can that be so hard sometimes?
• How is our mental and spiritual health linked to our physical health? How can that impact us?

Resources:

To learn more about Sue's speaking engagements, purchase her book, and listen to her podcast on her website: www.suedetweiler.com

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Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Warfare Parenting. I hope you've found some encouragement or helpful info in this episode to help you on your journey. If you have a specific topic, you'd like me to talk about or a guest you'd like me to have on the show. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. You can even text "Hi Laine" to 55444. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review. I would be so grateful!

Prayer is such a powerful tool for us as we walk through our lives with God's grace and love. But how can we learn to pray effectively instead of using prayer as our spiritual shopping list? 

I am so blessed to have Author Carol Graham as our guest on today's episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Carol shares her story of survival, being presented with overwhelming situations one after the other, and how God walked her through those tribulations. Carol explains how she learned to pray effectively and how prayer can be a powerful tool in our lives if we learn how to pray properly.

Who is Carol Graham?

Carol Graham is an expert in surviving against all odds.  She is a master charismatic storyteller whose message is passionate and uplifting. Carol shows how humor, faith, and a positive realistic attitude is the key to self-improvement, personal health, and learning resiliency.

Her passion is sharing hope from the position of someone who has walked in the shoes of those who have experienced trauma in their lives. She shares her story of triumph over multiple and unrelenting challenges but refused to see herself as a victim. Carol's Christian roots established a foundation of faith she learned to draw upon throughout her entire life and gave her the strength to never give up.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• How do we transform our "Prayer Mindset" and what does a prayer mindset look like?
• What does it mean to build our own Circle of Hope and how can we do that?
• Why is it so important to learn how to pray effectively and what does that do for our spiritual lives?

Resources:

To learn more about Carol's resources, access her prayer coaching and purchase her books, visit her website: www.prayingmiracles.com

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On this week's episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast, I am so excited to welcome back Author Connie Albers, as she talks about finding growth and grace in parenting. Connie shares that as parents, we have the freedom to pivot parenting techniques as our children walk through different seasons of life.

Pivoting isn't a sign of being a bad parent, but instead allows us to focus specifically on where our child is in their walk through life and maximize their growth in love and grace. Connie also explains that there is no "one size fits all" to parenting and every child is uniquely created in the image of God.

Therefore, parents have to learn to embrace the unique growth of their children and find ways to walk alongside them as they grow into the man or woman that God created them to be.

Who is Connie Albers?

Connie Albers has spent much of her adult life as a homeschool mom to five and mompreneur with an outreach and ministry to parents through her speaking and various leadership roles. Balancing her roles as a wife, speaker, homeschooler, consultant, and active volunteer, she has learned to discover resilience and joy within the stop and go of life. She is a respected leader, social media enthusiast, and trusted mom who understands the challenges of balancing the demands of life, work and homeschool. 

More recently, Connie is equipping parents with her book Parenting beyond the Rules by NavPress, which outlines positive approaches to parenting today’s teenagers. Her enthusiasm for helping others navigate social media led to her taking a post at Social Media Marketing World. Connie’s mission is to equip moms to live their life with confidence and joy.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

• Why is there freedom in pivoting in parenting and how should we use pivoting in parenting?
• How do we build a love of scripture in our childrens' lives and why is that important? 
• Why do we need to recognize that we won't always get things right as parents and how can we be the best parent possible for our kids?

Resources:

To purchase Connie's Book, Parenting beyond the Rules: Raising Teens with Confidence and Joy, read Connie's blog and more, visit her website: www.conniealbers.com

You can also buy Connie's Book on Amazon at the link here: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-beyond-Rules-Raising-Confidence/dp/1631468855

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Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Warfare Parenting. I hope you've found some encouragement or helpful info in this episode to help you on your journey. If you have a specific topic, you'd like me to talk about or a guest you'd like me to have on the show. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. You can even text "Hi Laine" to 55444. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review. I would be so grateful!