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    Warfare Parenting

    Warfare Parenting podcast helps parents create a battle plan with warfare strategies to win back their prodigal. We will talk about addictions, suicidal thoughts, unexpected pregnancies, eating disorders, and more. And while we're going to talk about all the general parts of these topics, we will also share powerful real-life stories of the teen or young adult or the parent who fought this spiritual battle and won the war over the devil's plans. The Warfare Parenting podcast welcomes you into real-life conversations with parents, counselors, pastors, doctors, and testimonies from healed prodigals. In the premier series of the Warfare Parenting podcast, we will talk about many of the challenges that face our teens and young adults and lure them into some serious struggles. Leave each episode equipped, encouraged, and full of hope!
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    Episodes (52)

    Insights from Andy Reese’s “The Spiritual Gift Blueprint”

    Insights from Andy Reese’s “The Spiritual Gift Blueprint”

    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

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enDecember 09, 2023

    Transforming Holiday Blues with Jacob Coyne's Wisdom: Gratitude Over Grief

    Transforming Holiday Blues with Jacob Coyne's Wisdom: Gratitude Over Grief

    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 

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
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    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

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    enDecember 01, 2023

    Teaching Biblical Character: Proven Strategies for Kids with Dr. Kathy Koch

    Teaching Biblical Character: Proven Strategies for Kids with Dr. Kathy Koch

    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 

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
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    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enNovember 17, 2023

    Character & Obedience: Unbreakable Links in Parenting with Dr. Kathy Koch

    Character & Obedience: Unbreakable Links in Parenting with Dr. Kathy Koch

    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 

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
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    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enNovember 10, 2023

    Character Building for Kids: Expert Insights with Dr. Kathy Koch

    Character Building for Kids: Expert Insights with Dr. Kathy Koch

    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 

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
    Join Laine's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/LaineLawsonCraft
     
    Follow Laine on Twitter: @LaineLawsonCrft
     
    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enNovember 03, 2023

    Faith and Mental Health: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety with Jacob Coyne

    Faith and Mental Health: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety with Jacob Coyne

    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 

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
    Join Laine's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/LaineLawsonCraft
     
    Follow Laine on Twitter: @LaineLawsonCrft
     
    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enOctober 20, 2023

    From Heartbreak to Healing with Sue Detweiler

    From Heartbreak to Healing with Sue Detweiler

    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

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
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    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

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    enOctober 13, 2023

    When Storms Come, Remember Healing is Possible with Sue Detweiler

    When Storms Come, Remember Healing is Possible with Sue Detweiler

    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

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
    Join Laine's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/LaineLawsonCraft
     
    Follow Laine on Twitter: @LaineLawsonCrft
     
    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enOctober 06, 2023

    How to Pray Effectively: Divine Answers Guaranteed

    How to Pray Effectively: Divine Answers Guaranteed

    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

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft
     
    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enSeptember 24, 2023

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

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

    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

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enSeptember 17, 2023

    Unlocking Joy and Confidence in Parenting with Connie Albers

    Unlocking Joy and Confidence in Parenting with Connie Albers

    One of the most difficult seasons of parenting can be when our children become teenagers. While this can be a challenging time of transition for parents and teens, you can parent well and build a strong relationship with your children even through the teen years. So how do we parent well in our children's teen years?

    We are so excited to have author Connie Albers as our guest on this week's episode of The Warfare Parenting Podcast. Connie has over 20 years of experience working with teenagers and has seen the negative impacts of well-intentioned but often misguided styles of parenting teenagers. She explains how our listeners with children in their teen years can guide their hearts and remain a primary influence in their lives.

    Connie talks about how to raise a teen according to their given strengths, talents, and personality types, as well as how to equip your teen with tools to live a responsible, fruitful life.

    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:

    • What are painting pictures of possibilities and why is that important for us to show our teenagers?
    • What are some good conversation starters for parents with teenagers? 
    • Why is it so important to have healthy conversations with our children as teenagers?

    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

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enSeptember 10, 2023

    5 D's to Change Your Life: The Podcast "You Gotta Get Up to Your Breakout Season"

    5 D's to Change Your Life: The Podcast "You Gotta Get Up to Your Breakout Season"

    For a new season to break out in your life, you will need the decision to CHANGE and then take a few steps.

    Those words come from my friend and Best Selling Author, Kim Jones, who we are so excited to have back on this episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Kim shares the 5 D's that you need to change your life for the better; the things that will help you get up and take a few steps when you feel like you can't walk. She explains why these 5 concepts are so important to help us take control of our life and find the breakout season we are searching for.

    Kim wants everyone to know that God has heard your pain and He is with you in this moment, but to find that release from the pain, you have got to get up.

    Who is Kim Jones?

    Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a mother, pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, entertainer, and best-selling author. 

    She is using her influence to mentor people all over the world through her mentorship program, RTK Inner Circle.  Real Talk Kim is an advocate for GIVE Culture Foundation for Impact, a nonprofit organization that teaches mindfulness and generosity to the next generation of leaders.

    Real Talk Kim is a true worshiper after God’s own heart, a testament of God’s redemption plan in action. She is the Senior Pastor at Limitless Church with campuses in Fayetteville, GA and Atlanta, GA.  She is the proud mother of two sons, Morgan and Lyncoln.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • What are the 5 D's to transforming our lives and finding our breakout season?
    • Why is it so important to "stop giving CPR to dead situations"?
    • Why is discipline so important as we step into the 5 D's? What steps can we take to create discipline in our lives when pain is present?

    Resources:

    Purchase Kim's Book, You've Got To Get Up, at the link here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Gotta-Get-Up-Knocked/dp/1400241987

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net
    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enAugust 27, 2023

    You Gotta Get Up: The Podcast That Will Change Your Life

    You Gotta Get Up: The Podcast That Will Change Your Life

    Everyone wants to be a diamond in life, but no one wants to get cut. Even though the pain we walk through may not be our fault, our healing comes from our ability to get up and start walking forward to God in healing. So, how can we get back up?

    I am so excited today to welcome Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker, Kimberly Jones, to this episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Kim shares her own story of being knocked down throughout her life, and how she finally realized that she had to get back up and step into who God was calling her to be. She also shares resources and quotes from her book, You Gotta Get Up: Grab Hold of Your Life After Being Knocked Down, Held Back, and Left Out, about how you too can get back up.

    This podcast offers a transformational message that encourages us that God will never let the enemy knock us so far down that we can't get back up again.

    Who is Kim Jones?

    Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a mother, pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, entertainer, and best-selling author. She is using her influence to mentor people all over the world through her mentorship program, RTK Inner Circle.

    Real Talk Kim is an advocate for GIVE Culture Foundation for Impact, a nonprofit organization that teaches mindfulness and generosity to the next generation of leaders. Real Talk Kim is a true worshiper after God’s own heart, a testament of God’s redemption plan in action. She is the Senior Pastor at Limitless Church with campuses in Fayetteville, GA and Atlanta, GA. She is the proud mother of two sons, Morgan and Lyncoln.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • How do we replace destructive thoughts in our life with the truth God is calling us to step into?
    •  How do we stop bleeding on other people who didn't cut us? Why is that important for us to recognize as we try to heal?
    • How do we have to walk away from pain? What can we do to find the strength to get up and walk away from things that hold us in pain?

    Resources:

    Purchase Kim's Book, You've Got To Get Up, at the link here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Gotta-Get-Up-Knocked/dp/1400241987

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com

    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft

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    Follow Laine on Twitter: @LaineLawsonCrft

    Invite Laine to speak at your next event today: Media Kit - Laine Lawson Craft Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enAugust 20, 2023

    Empowering Parents: Addressing the Dark Side of Pornography for Children's Safety With Barb Winters

    Empowering Parents: Addressing the Dark Side of Pornography for Children's Safety With Barb Winters

    We all know the dangers that pornography addiction can pose to our children and young adults. But if we find out that one of our children is struggling with an addiction to porn, what are the first steps to helping them? What can we do to help keep our children safe in the age of the internet, where everything is connected?

    I am so excited to welcome Author and Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist, Barb Winters, on today's episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Barb shares her story of her 14 year old son watching pornography and the journey she embarked on with him to help break free from that addiction. She explains what she went through as a mother, why its so important to begin talking more openly about treating pornography addiction, and what resources are available for parents to help their children redevelop a healthy relationship with sex and recover from addiction.

    Who is Barb Winters?

    Barb Winters is the mom of a recovered pornography addict, a certified Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist, and founder of Hopeful Mom: Supporting Parents in an Online World, where she offers encouragement and practical advice to parents and leaders. As Lead Facilitator at E3 Family Solutions, Inc., Barb equips students to make healthy choices. She’s a sought-after podcast and blogsite guest, published at Covenant Eyes and Focus on the Family, serves on anti-pornography committees, speaks at seminars, and advocates for human trafficking awareness. She and her husband reside in Florida, near two of their four children. 

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • What should I do if I discover my child has been exposed or has developed an addiction to pornography? What about if they fall back into that addiction after we start treating it?
    • How do we create safe ways for our child to access the internet, especially when pornography is so easy to access?
    • Why is having discussions about porn addiction important to keeping our children safe?

    Resources:

    Get access to free resources, check out Barb's book  Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships, and more on her website:www.hopefulmom.net

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
    Follow Laine on Instagram: @lainelawsoncraft
     
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    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enAugust 06, 2023

    Unlock the Power of Family Transformation with Jim Burns

    Unlock the Power of Family Transformation with Jim Burns

    We all know that parenting a child doesn't stop when they hit age 18, but for some of us, we can struggle to connect with that child as the dynamic changes into early adulthood. So what can we do to unlock the power of family transformation as our child steps into adulthood?

    That's why I am so excited to welcome bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns to this episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Jim shares his testimony as a first generation Christian, growing up in a family with a father who was an alcoholic, and making a generational shift with his wife as they started their family.

    Jim then talks about his book, Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out, and how parents can utilize different methods and resources to welcome their children into adulthood as they step into who God is calling them to be. He shares examples from parents he has spoken to throughout the years and offers positive, practical advice to help parents love their adult children fully without being overbearing or distant.

    Who is Jim Burns?

    Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord and the executive director of the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University. He is a popular public speaker and writer who has almost two million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily addresses the topics of building strong marriages, encouraging parents and empowering kids and healthy leaders. Jim’s books include Confident ParentingThe Purity Code, and Creating an Intimate Marriage. He and his wife, Cathy, reside in Southern California and have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • Is it okay to give advice to my grown child? What has to change in our relationship as a parent to give our children advice without it seeming unsolicited?
    • What do you do when your children just don't seem to be maturing into who they are called to be as adults?
    • What's the difference between enabling my child and helping them?

    Resources:

    Learn more about Jim's Courses for parents, get his book Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out, and much more on his website: www.homeword.com

    Read the Free 1st Chapter FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enJuly 23, 2023

    Understanding Addiction: The Journey of a Parent with an Addicted Child with Barbara Decker

    Understanding Addiction: The Journey of a Parent with an Addicted Child with Barbara Decker

    The journey of walking along side a child with an addiction looks different for every parent. It is a long, difficult path to recovery and sometimes we don't fully know what we are supposed to do as parents. What is our role supposed to be when we have a child facing addiction?

    We are so blessed to welcome Barbara Decker back to the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Barbara shares what she has learned through her son's struggle with addiction and why parents should consider the "love another way" model. Barbara explains why we should think about the priorities of our own lives first and how doing so can actually creates a more conducive environment for recovery than the “Superwoman Syndrome.” 

    Barbara's discussion today is truly life changing for families that have an addictive child. If you would like to learn more about Barbara's ministry, watch a free webinar or look inside a live coaching call, visit her website: www.livewellandfully.com

    Who is Barbara Decker?

    Barbara Decker is a Certified Family Recovery Specialist and founder of Live Well and Fully. Her Love Another Way Program has helped parents support their children through addiction-based challenges. Barbara’s Transformative Boundaries helps the mother-child relationship thrive, and parents learn the best ways to interact with, support, and encourage their adult children to overcome their addiction-based challenges. Her efforts have helped families restore peace in their homes and in their minds. The heartwarming testimonials the program receives are part of the reason why she wants to share her program far and wide.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • What is the role of a parent when their child is abusing drugs or alcohol?
    • Why is it important to define your own priorities as well as your childs when deciding your role?
    • What is codependency and why is it important to understand our own codependencies when trying to help a child with addiction?

    Resources:

    Our listeners can learn more about Barbara’s story and the work she is doing with parents on her website: www.livewellandfully.com

    You can also sign up for Barbara's workshop by clicking the link here: Your son or daughter’s addiction doesn't have to ruin your life. - Live Well & Fully

    Read the Free 1st Chapter  FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enJuly 09, 2023

    Finding Hope in the Midst of Addiction: The Faith to Flourish Story with Dawn Ward

    Finding Hope in the Midst of Addiction: The Faith to Flourish Story with Dawn Ward

    Addiction creates an atmosphere of chaos and fear, not just for those struggling with it, but also for their loved ones. How can we find hope in the midst of watching addiction affect our loved ones?

    I am so grateful to have Dawn R. Ward as our guest on this episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Dawn tells her story of being stuck in state of worry, shame, and fear because of her loved ones' addictions and self-destructive behaviors. She explains how the Lord worked through her to embrace her life even in the midst of watching her family struggle with addiction. 

    With that trust in God's power and love, she not only saw her family recover from the grips of addiction, but now works as a biblical mentor and faith coach for other moms through The Faith to Flourish ministry. Dawn shares that moms don't have to merely survive in the midst of trials in their lives, but they can find peace, hope and joy as they learn to thrive in every season of life.

    Who is Dawn R. Ward?

    Dawn R. Ward is a speaker, writer, and life transformation coach. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry that equips women to grow in their faith, overcome adversity, and thrive in all seasons of life. She also ministers to women with loved ones struggling with addiction, mental health issues, and life-destructive behaviors. Dawn is the co-author of the book “Still Standing After All the Tears Workbook: Faith in the Battle Edition." She has been married to her husband, Steve, for over forty years and is a mom to three adult children.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • What are the first steps we can take as a spouse or parent in helping our loved ones when they face addiction?
    • Why are healing and deliverance not a "one and done" type of deal? How can we encourage our children to keep getting back up if they stumble with addiction?
    • How can we temper our worry when our child struggles with addiction? What can we do to turn those worries over to God?

    Resources:

    To learn more about Dawn's Faith to Flourish blog, coaching programs, resources and more, check out her website: www.thefaithtoflourish.com
     
    Read the Free 1st Chapter  FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enJune 25, 2023

    4 Keys On How To Pray To God with Karen Moore

    4 Keys On How To Pray To God with Karen Moore

    I've talked before on this podcast about just how powerful prayer is when we learn to pray to God. Prayer not only changes things in our lives, but it changes us on a spiritual level. So how do we pray to God properly?

    I'm so excited to have Author Karen Moore on this episode to share with us the 4 keys on how to pray to God. She talks about how to use her acronym, P.R.A.Y, as a tool for deep, meaningful prayer with God and why it is so important to have a relationship where we communicate with God through prayer. Karen then explains how we can use prayer to begin seeing the big picture that God has for our lives and that He is constantly working in our lives so that all we do can glorify Him.

    Who is Karen Moore?

    Karen Moore is an award-winning author of over one hundred inspirational and devotional books covering a wide range of topics. Karen has published books with Christians Art Gifts, Simon & Schuster, Faith Words, Thomas Nelson, Hachette, Worthy, and Abingdon Press to name a few. She has written several devotionals for teens and tweens including one for Joyce Meyer called The Battlefield of the Mind for Kids.

    Karen is a beloved Christian writing conference and women’s conference speaker. She addresses a variety of inspirational, and motivational topics to groups across the country. Karen has a Master’s Degree in Education with a Reading Specialization. She has taught both in grade schools and in colleges.

    Karen is married to Bruce Barbour, and together they have six adult children and eleven grandchildren. Her home is in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • What are the ways that I can maximize my prayer time with the Lord?
    • How do we learn to pray to God? What are things we need to learn as we pray to Him?
    • Why is prayer so powerful for helping us with anxiety? Why should we pray to God when we are anxious?

    Resources:

    Learn more about Karen, buy her books, including Prayers to Strengthen Your Soul, and access free resources on her website: www.karenmooreauthor.com
     
    Read the Free 1st Chapter  FREE of The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com
     
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    Please send prayer requests to lainecraft@lainecraft.net

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    Warfare Parenting
    enJune 11, 2023

    Proven Strategies to Win Back Your Child with Laine on the 700 Club

    Proven Strategies to Win Back Your Child with Laine on the 700 Club

    This week, I had the priviledge of being interviewed by The 700 Club on The Christian Broadcasting Network. I spoke about how your child can fall into the struggles of rebellion and addiction, why it seems like children are becoming rebellious at a younger and younger age, and how creating a proper battle plan can help win back your prodigal.

    I explain how to partner parents with God. You can safely hand over control of your children to God. Realizing that our children are God's creation and they belong to Him, we can release them into God’s care. By giving God full ownership of our prodigals and continuing in a partnership as parents, we are putting our assured victory directly in God’s hands.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • How do we fight against the sin that is holding our child back without going to war with our child themselves?
    • Why is it so important that you as a parent pray for your child? How can we learn to pray properly for our children in the midst of their battles?
    • What is the best battle plan we can create as parents to help fight for our prodigals? How can The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal help?

    Resources:

    Our listeners can read more about my interview with the 700 Club through this article at the link here: www2.cbn.com/article/amazing-stories/proven-strategies-winning-prodigals-back

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

    How Do You Influence Your Loved One to Get Help? With Barbara Decker

    How Do You Influence Your Loved One to Get Help? With Barbara Decker

    Addiction is something that affects millions of families throughout the world. Parents that have a child struggling with any type of addiction want to find an answer to the most important question, how can I help my child break free of this?

    That is why I am so excited to have Barbara Decker back on The Warfare Parenting Podcast. Barbara breaks down the "whys" behind addiction and why it can be such a devistating illness on both the child and their family. She explains how we can begin influencing our loved one towards finding the help that they need while also setting healthy boundaries for ourselves.

    Barbara's discussion today is truly life changing for families that have an addictive child. If you would like to learn more about Barbara's ministry, watch a free webinar or look inside a live coaching call, visit her website: www.livewellandfully.com

    Who is Barbara Decker?

    Barbara Decker is a Certified Family Recovery Specialist and founder of Live Well and Fully. Her Love Another Way Program has helped parents support their children through addiction-based challenges. Barbara’s Transformative Boundaries helps the mother-child relationship thrive, and parents learn the best ways to interact with, support, and encourage their adult children to overcome their addiction-based challenges. Her efforts have helped families restore peace in their homes and in their minds. The heartwarming testimonials the program receives are part of the reason why she wants to share her program far and wide.

    Things We Talk About in this Episode:

    • What's the most important thing to know for a parent who has a child struggling with addiction?
    • Is addiction considered a disease and why is it important to recognize how hard struggling with addiction can be?
    • How does addiction affect the brain? What can we do as parents to help influence our child to get help for their addiction?

    Resources:

    Our listeners can learn more about Barbara’s story and the work she is doing with parents on her website: www.livewellandfully.com

    You can also sign up for Barbara's workshop by clicking the link here: Your son or daughter’s addiction doesn't have to ruin your life. - Live Well & Fully

    Order Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

    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!

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