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45. From Temporary Solutions to True Heart Healing for Christian Moms

Do you ever feel like conversations bring peace for a moment but the deeper issues keep coming back?
In this episode, we talk about the difference between temporary solutions and true heart healing — and why so many Christian moms find themselves repeating patterns they thought were already resolved.
Through a look at Hebrews 12:1-10, we explore how parenting from unhealed pain can shape our reactions, our words, and ultimately the hearts of our children. But Scripture reminds us that God’s discipline is different — it flows from love, not anger — and His goal is transformation, not simply behavior management.
If you’ve ever wondered: Why old parenting cycles keep resurfacing? How to stop parenting from past wounds? What God’s loving discipline really looks like? How to move from temporary fixes to lasting healing?
…this episode is for you.
You will learn how to recognize the “weights” you carry into parenting, why temporary peace isn’t the same as heart change, and how fixing your eyes on Jesus leads to real healing over time.
Because Jesus isn’t just the answer to parenting problems — He is the healer of the hearts doing the parenting.
Blessings,✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
Hebrews 12:1–2Hebrews 12:5–8Hebrews 12:9–10
Commentary Referenced
Holy Bible: New Living Translation — Tyndale House Publishers (2015)The Tony Evans Bible CommentaryAdditional Biblical theology commentary referenced throughout the episode.
 
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44. When God Feels Absent: Understanding Spiritual Dryness for Moms

Do you ever feel like God is quiet… even though you’re still praying, still showing up, still raising your children in faith?
You love Him.You believe in Him.But joy feels thin.Your spirit feels dry.
And you wonder, Why does He feel far?
In this episode, we talk about spiritual dryness — the quiet seasons where faith feels heavy and God’s presence feels harder to sense.
Because dryness does not mean abandonment.
Sometimes it comes through exhaustion.Sometimes through self-reliance.Sometimes through unaddressed sin.Sometimes through the weight of healing while parenting.
But Scripture reminds us that when we are thirsty, God does not withdraw. He invites.
Drawing from Isaiah 41:17–20 and John 7:37–39, we look at:
Why dry seasons happen
What God promises in those seasons
How Jesus offers living water through the Holy Spirit
And how a mother’s renewal shapes the faith formation of her children
Your spiritual healing is not separate from your parenting.
Your children are watching how you walk through dry ground.
And when God restores you, that restoration becomes part of their testimony.
Blessings,✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
Isaiah 41:17–20God promises to meet His people in dry places, bringing renewal where there was once barrenness.
John 7:37–39Jesus invites the thirsty to come to Him and receive living water through the Holy Spirit.
Commentary Referenced
Holy Bible: New Living Translation — Tyndale House Publishers (2015)
The Spurgeon Study Bible
The Tony Evans Bible Commentary
Key Truth From This Episode
God meets His people in dry seasons. He does not shame thirst — He satisfies it.
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43. From Guarded to Grounded: A Story of God’s Healing Through Surrender for Weary Christian Parents

Do you ever feel weary as a Christian parent—raising children in the Lord while still carrying your own story, healing, and unanswered questions?
In this episode I am sharing a personal testimony of how God brought healing not through perfection, but through surrender.  Rather than striving to get everything right, this episode invites parents to consider what it looks like to parent under Christ’s lordship—allowing God to heal, refine, and redeem as we walk with Him.
Through Scripture, we are reminded that God looks at the heart, invites the weary to come to Him, and faithfully leads those who surrender every area of life to Him.
This conversation is for weary Christian parents who long to raise children deeply rooted in faith, who desire Christ-centered homes, and who need the reassurance that God is still working, still healing, and still faithful.
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
1 Samuel 16:7 — God looks at the heart, not outward appearance or performance
Matthew 11:28–30 — Jesus invites the weary to come to Him and find rest
Matthew 22:37–38 — Loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind as the foundation of faith and life
Commentary Referenced
Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015)
Reminder
Faith is strengthened when we remember where God has met us. That’s what inspired Everyday FaithNotes—a simple way to mark moments of God’s faithfulness so they are not forgotten.
More to come but for now, simply notice where God is meeting you—even in the ordinary.
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42. How Letting God Define Our Parenting Strengthens a Faithful Response in a Challenging Culture

Do you ever feel unsure how to respond as a Christian raising children in the ways of the Lord when the world feels loud, divided, and demanding your attention from every direction?
In this episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, we pause and explore what it looks like to parent faithfully when culture is constantly telling us how to think, react, and raise our children. Rather than responding from fear, frustration, or emotion, this conversation invites parents and those raising children to allow God—not culture—to define their parenting and their responses.
We look at how Daniel in chapter 1 remained faithful in a pagan culture without withdrawing from it, how God honored quiet obedience with wisdom and favor, and why resilient faith is not something parents manufacture—but fruit God produces when we remain faithful to His ways.
This conversation is for Christian parents who long to raise children rooted in Christ, who will not fall away from the Lord—but who also recognize the need to keep their own hearts anchored in God’s truth amid cultural pressure.
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
Daniel 1:1–21 — Faithfulness to God in a culture seeking to reshape identity and allegiance
Romans 12:2 — Renewing the mind rather than conforming to the world
1  John 2:15–17 — Loving the Father above the fading systems of the world
Commentary Referenced
Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015)
Evans, Tony, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 768–769
Related Episodes
17. Raising Resilient Kids with Unshakable Faith in God in an Uncertain World
13. How to Raise Christ-Centered Kids in a Culture of Self-Reliance
Remember ~ You don’t have to respond louder than the world.You don’t have to have all the answers. God produces resilient faith when He defines the way forward.
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41. God Is Not a Checklist — Heart Healing Through Repentance and Restoration for Christian Parents

Do your days feel so full that God ends up fitting in wherever there is space left?
In this episode, we pause and gently examine a pattern many Christian parents fall into—placing God alongside our schedules instead of allowing God to shape them.
This episode invites parents and those raising children to return to God first, so healing can take place before we attempt to disciple or lead spiritually. Through Joel 2 and compassionate biblical teaching, we explore how repentance is not religious performance, but a heart-level return to the Lord.
We look at how unresolved pain quietly shapes parenting, why God’s discipline flows from love rather than punishment, and how restoration follows when we surrender our checklists and place God above all things.
This conversation is for parents who long to raise children rooted in faith—but recognize their own hearts need care, healing, and realignment with God along the way.
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
Joel 2:12–14 — God’s call to heart repentance and compassionate return
Joel 2:25–27 — God’s promise to restore what was lost and remove shame
Romans 11:36 — God as the source, sustainer, and purpose of all things
Hebrews 12:6–7 — God’s loving discipline as a sign of belonging
Commentary ReferencedTyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015)
Evans, Tony, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 797–798.
Call to Action
This week, choose one moment each day to lay the checklist down. Sit with the Lord—not to accomplish something, but to return to Him.
Remember: God is not a task to complete. He is the One who restores.
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40. How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Spirit”

Do you want your children to know who God truly is—not shaped by culture, opinion, or painful experiences, but rooted firmly in Scripture and truth?
In this episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, we continue our Who God Really Is series by focusing on one foundational truth Jesus teaches in John 4:
God is Spirit.
This episode gently guides parents and those raising children to understand what it truly means to worship God in spirit and in truth, and why this matters deeply for raising children who remain faithful to the Lord when they are on their own.
Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical discipleship teaching, we explore how worship changed because of Jesus and the resurrection—and how understanding God’s spiritual nature shapes resilient faith, guards against distorted views of God, and forms a life of whole-hearted worship.
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
John 4:21–24 — True worship in spirit and in truth; God is SpiritRomans 12:1–2 — Living sacrifice and transformed mindsCommentary Referenced
Ben Witherington III, Who God Is: Meditations on the Character of Our God(Lexham Press, 2020), pp. 66–78 Insights on God as Spirit, spiritual worship, fulfilled Old Testament worship, eschatological worship, and worship as whole-life devotion.
Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015).
Related Episodes in This Series
Episode 31 — How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Holy Love”
Episode 36 — How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Light”
Episode Call to Action
This week, pray or sing the Doxology daily over your children and your home.
Whether spoken as a prayer or sung together, let the Doxology remind your family of this truth Jesus teaches in John 4:
God is Spirit, and we worship Him in spirit and in truth.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.Amen.
We are not raising children to attend worship—we are raising children to live worship.
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39. God’s Word Will Transform Your Heart—and Shape Your Children’s Faith Forever

Do you ever wonder how your spiritual healing today will shape your children’s faith tomorrow?
In this episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, we explore the powerful truth that
God’s Word will transform your heart — and shape your children’s faith forever. Through James 1:19–27, we look at how Scripture heals, confronts, restores, and reshapes your inner life as parents or those raising children, and why that transformation becomes the spiritual soil where your children’s faith grows strong.
This episode will equip and encourage those longing to raise children who stay close to Jesus — not through pressure or perfection, but through the transforming power of God’s Word working in your heart.
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
James 1:19–27 — Hearing the Word, doing the Word, and being transformed by the Word
Matthew 16:18 — Jesus builds His Church
Ephesians 1:22–23 — Christ as the head of the Church
1 Corinthians 12:27 — Believers as members of Christ’s body
Ephesians 5:25–27 — Christ purifying His Bride
Acts 20:28 — God’s flock and spiritual shepherding
Commentary Referenced
Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Holman, 2019), pp. 1339–1340 Insights on transformation, obedience, true religion, and sanctification.
Logos Bible Summary on Ecclesiology Overview of Christ’s design, purpose, and leadership of His Church.
Episode Call to Action
Practice one “slow to speak” moment each day. Pause and pray: “Lord, help me listen first.”
Take one small step of obedience to God’s Word this week: Speak gently. Apologize quickly. Show compassion. Read Scripture with your child. Pray together for 30 seconds.
God’s Word taking root in you becomes the faith foundation for them.
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38. Formed in Christ: The 4 Inner Traits That Anchor Kids to Jesus for a Lifetime

Many Christian parents carry a quiet but deep concern:“Will my children stay faithful to Jesus when they leave home?”
This episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith is an encouraging, Scripture-rooted guide to help you anchor your children in lifelong, unshakable faith—not through pressure or perfect parenting, but through the inner work the Holy Spirit forms in their hearts.
In this episode, we look beyond daily parenting struggles and step into the long view of spiritual formation. Drawing from scripture, you’ll discover the four inner traits the Holy Spirit develops in children who remain faithful to Jesus well into adulthood:
✨ Spiritual Discernment — learning to recognize God’s voice and see through confusion
✨ Spirit-Led Identity — becoming secure as God’s child, rooted in belonging rather than fear
✨ Pure Motives — allowing God to shape the heart behind their choices
✨ A Guarded Inner Life — filling their hearts with Scripture so they can resist temptation
These traits aren’t formed by rigid rules or outward behavior—they grow through ordinary moments at home, simple conversations, and small daily rhythms that invite the Holy Spirit to work deeply inside your children.
These small, Spirit-led moments plant the seeds that become lifelong faith.
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
Deuteronomy 6:6–9 — God’s command to teach His ways in the everyday rhythms of homeProverbs 22:6 — The promise that children trained in God’s ways will not departProverbs 20:27 — God’s light revealing the motives and forming discernment1 Corinthians 2:11–12 — The Spirit teaching believers to understand God’s truth1 Corinthians 12:10 — Discernment as a spiritual giftRomans 8:14–17 — Identity as God’s children, led by His SpiritProverbs 21:2–3 — God examining motives and valuing righteousnessPsalm 119:9–16 — Scripture guarding the heart and shaping purity
Commentary & Scholarly Resources Referenced
Tony Evans — The Tony Evans Bible Commentary
On discernment: We are fully dependent on the Holy Spirit to understand God’s truth; worldly wisdom cannot grasp it (pp. 1129, 1151).
On motives: God examines the heart beyond outward actions (Pr 21:2–3).
On purity & protection: God’s Word guards young hearts learning to resist temptation (Ps 119:9–16).
On identity: “Abba, Father” represents intimate access to God and the responsibility of sharing in Christ’s suffering (Rom 8:14–17).
Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology and Counseling
Discernment involves perceiving spiritual realities accurately, distinguishing good from evil, aligning with God’s will, and growing through prayer, Scripture, humility, and Christian community (p. 353).
Mark J. Keown — Evangelical Exegetical Commentary: Philippians
Faith that endures flows from a life shaped in deep relationship with Christ; true formation is Spirit-driven and rooted in joy, obedience, and perseverance (Vol. 2, pp. 377–378).
R. C. Lucas & Christopher Green — The Message of 2 Peter & Jude
Discernment is essential for navigating a world filled with false messages; spiritual maturity enables believers to remain anchored to truth (p. 217).
Episode Call to Action
1️⃣ Discernment Ask your child: “Does this thought or message sound like something Jesus would say?” Then pray together: “Holy Spirit, help us see this the way You see it.”
2️⃣ Spirit-Led Identity Speak this over them at least once: “You belong to God. You are His child.”
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37. Christ-Like Parenting Through Pain: How Jesus Restores Joy to Your Heart and Home

Do you long for joy in your parenting again, but aren’t sure how to get it back? If you have ever wondered: “How do I parent with joy when my heart feels broken?” This episode will show you exactly how Jesus meets you, heals you, and leads you back into joy.
We explore how Jesus restores joy to your heart and home, even when you are parenting through pain, exhaustion, or emotional wounds. Many Christian parents want to cultivate a peaceful, joyful atmosphere, but the chaos of daily life — along with unhealed parts of our own story — can slowly drain that joy away.
Drawing from John 17:13–15, Galatians 5:22–26, and Matthew 6:33, we uncover the biblical truth that joy is not something you produce — it is something Jesus gives. 
This episode will equip you with practical “how-to” steps for Christ-like parenting in the middle of real-life chaos, helping you experience joy that isn’t dependent on your circumstances, but on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and prayer spoken by Jesus
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
John 17:13–16 — Jesus prays that His joy—not ours—would fill us, even while we live in a world filled with pressure. He doesn’t ask the Father to remove us from hard places, but to protect us as we walk through them.
Galatians 5:22–26 — The Holy Spirit produces the fruit of joy in us as we learn to “keep in step” with His leading, letting Him shape our reactions, attitudes, and emotional responses as parents.
Matthew 6:33 — Seeking God’s Kingdom first creates the daily space where the Holy Spirit cultivates joy, restores the heart, and provides everything we need as we parent through pain.
Episode Call to Action:
For the next seven days, set aside 15 minutes of praise and thanksgiving each day.Speak gratitude to Jesus.Welcome His presence.Create space for the Holy Spirit to cultivate joy in your heart and home.
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36. How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Light”

Have your kids asked hard questions about God, His actions, or His goodness—and you weren’t sure what to say? Do you want your home to be a place where God’s Light brings clarity, peace, and stability to your children’s faith?
In this episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, we address a common struggle Christian parents face: helping their children understand who God truly is. Many families hear mixed or harmful beliefs about God, especially related to suffering, sickness, or trials. 
Through 1 John 1:5–6, we explore the biblical truth that God is Light—completely pure, holy, and without any darkness. We walk through Scripture, stories, and real-life conversations to show how God’s Light brings healing, truth, and protection. 
This episode equips families with clarity, language, and confidence to root their homes in the unshakable truth of God’s character.
Blessings, ✨ Tricia
Scriptures Referenced
1 John 1:5–6 — God is Light; there is no darkness in Him at all.
Additional Scripture:
John 3:16–17
Exodus 14:26–28
John 3:19
James 1:13–15
Acts 10:38
Luke 4:18–19
1 John 2:9–11
1 Timothy 2:3–7
Resources / Commentaries Referenced:
Tony Evans Bible Commentary (insights on 1 John & James)
Ben Witherington III — Who God Is: Meditations on the Character of Our God
Related Podcast Episode:
Episode #31 — How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Holy Love”
Episode Call to Action:
Speak one simple biblical truth about God as Light to your children this week. One truth shared consistently becomes the foundation of a resilient, Christ-rooted faith.
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