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Could unhealed childhood trauma be affecting how you parent? Discover how Christian counseling, faith, and healing can help.🔴 Explore Christian counseling, mentoring, e-courses, and community groups with Denise Wiles Ministries: https://www.denisewilesministries.com/ ⭐️ FREE Faith Mom Resources:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog Website: https://www.denisewilesministries.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denise.wiles.25/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisewilesministries/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denisewilesministries 00:00 Unhealed Wounds Affect Parenting00:52 Meet Christian Counselor Denise Wiles02:12 Gospel Foundation for True Healing03:10 Already Whole in Christ05:18 Recognizing Childhood Trauma Patterns08:02 Emotional Awareness and Parenting Triggers09:44 How Shame Affects Your Child13:23 Christian Counseling and Healing Tools17:18 When to Seek Professional Support18:42 Abuse, Safety, and Getting Help21:05 How Healing Transforms Your Home23:37 One Practical Healing Step This Week25:57 Prayer to Receive Jesus Christ29:04 Connect with Denise Wiles30:09 Final Encouragement for Christian Moms ⚡️ Christian Counseling, Mentoring, E-Courses & Community Groups:https://www.denisewilesministries.com/ ⚡️ FREE 15-Minute Faith Mom Conversation:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/free-15-minute-faith-mom-conversation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithmommentor/ #ChristianParenting #TraumaHealing #ChristianCounseling #FaithMomMentor #EmotionalHealing Are unhealed emotional wounds, traumatic childhood experiences, anxiety, fear, or perfectionism influencing how you parent your child? In this Faith Mom Mentor conversation, Anne welcomes Denise Wiles, Christian mentor and professional counselor, to explore childhood trauma, emotional triggers, attachment patterns, and the impact of unresolved wounds on parenting and family relationships. Discover how biblical truth, prayer, mental health awareness, therapy, and Christian counseling can work together to support emotional healing and well-being. Denise shares practical coping skills, self-care insights, and ways to recognize patterns of shame, rejection, control, and fear. Learn when to seek support from a trusted Christian mentor, pastor, or qualified therapist, and how taking one intentional step toward healing can help create a healthier emotional atmosphere for your children. Our mission at Faith Mom Mentor is to help Christian mothers know God deeply and teach their tweens faithfully. Disclaimer: This video provides faith-based education and encouragement, not individualized mental health advice, diagnosis, or therapy. If you are experiencing abuse, prioritize safety and seek qualified support. Spiritual care can complement, but does not replace, appropriate professional treatment.

How can you raise a courageous Christian child who trusts God when middle school pressure arrives? Discover powerful biblical motivation, inspirational life advice, and practical ways to prepare your 8–12-year-old for peer pressure, friendship drama, and difficult decisions. 📖 Get the 50-Day Joshua Bible Study: https://amzn.to/40rPF4o Your child won't always have you standing beside them when they face difficult choices. Will they have the courage to do what's right? In Day 2 of our 50-day journey through Joshua, we explore Joshua 1:5–9 and discover that lasting success isn't about popularity, achievement, or self-confidence. It's about knowing God, trusting His promises, and obeying His Word. Unlike a typical motivational speech or inspirational video, Joshua's story offers Christian moms something greater than temporary motivation: biblical truth that can shape how their children think, respond, and make decisions. You'll discover:✅ How to identify your spiritual mission as a mom✅ How to teach courage through trusting God✅ Why biblical meditation is more powerful than positive affirmations✅ How to help your child apply Scripture to real-life challenges✅ What 2 Timothy 1:7 teaches about fear, power, love, and a sound mind This is practical Christian parenting encouragement for moms who want to prepare their children BEFORE middle school pressure arrives. START YOUR FAMILY'S 50-DAY JOURNEY 📖 Joshua Bible Study: Leading Your Family to Victorious Living One Day at a Timehttps://amzn.to/40rPF4o Designed for moms and children ages 8–12, this hands-on Bible study helps families read, understand, discuss, and apply God's Word together. Explore the book, read customer reviews, and discover how 50 days of intentional Bible study can help prepare your child for life's challenges. VIDEO CHAPTERS0:00 Preparing Your Child for Middle School0:42 Finding Your Mission as a Mom4:03 Teaching Courage Through Trust7:28 The Power of Biblical Meditation11:34 A Spirit of Power and Sound Mind MORE WAYS TO GROW TOGETHER 💬 FREE 15-Minute Faith Mom Conversation:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/free-15-minute-faith-mom-conversation 🎥 Join all 50 days of our Joshua Bible Study:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9lW7m6DaEA 🎁 FREE eBook — Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler's Life:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK 📚 NLT Large Print Bible:https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 🌿 Free Christian Parenting Resources:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog 🎤 Invite Anne to Speak:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page CONNECT WITH FAITH MOM MENTOR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithmommentor/ TODAY'S FAMILY CHALLENGEAsk your child: "What kind of person do you believe God wants you to become?" Share your answer in the comments! What middle school challenge are you most concerned about preparing your child to face? Subscribe for more Christian parenting motivation, biblical encouragement, family Bible study, and inspirational teaching. Prepare before the pressure. Know God deeply. Teach your tween faithfully. Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. #ChristianParenting #MiddleSchoolPreparation #BibleStudyForKids #ChristianMotivation #FaithMomMentor

Are you waiting to feel ready to obey God? Discover how to take your next faithful step—and model real faith for your kids.🔴 Explore Jessica D. Young’s Made Whole Movement, podcast, articles, Story Haven community, retreats, and resources: https://www.PerspectivesIntoPractice.com ⭐️ FREE eBook: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK Some resource links below are affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. 📖 Joshua Bible Study: https://amzn.to/40rPF4o📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible: https://amzn.to/3Ndslol🎬 Watch next: Christian Mom, You Don't Have to Run on Empty https://youtu.be/30sxZe0F8No Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithmommentor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460 ⏰ Timecodes ⏰0:00 Waiting to Obey God1:20 The Confidence Trap5:03 When Fear Looks Like Wisdom8:57 Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming14:04 Easy Plus One: Grow Faith23:50 Model Faith for Your Kids ⚡️ Free Christian parenting resources: https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog⚡️ FREE 15-Minute Faith Mom Conversation: https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/free-15-minute-faith-mom-conversation #ObeyingGod #ChristianParenting #ChristianMoms #FaithMomMentor #FamilyDiscipleship What if spiritual growth begins not when you feel confident, but when you obey God with the faith you have today? Anne Gurley of Faith Mom Mentor welcomes Jessica D. Young, Christian author, speaker, and founder of the Made Whole Movement, to discuss waiting for readiness versus trusting God with the next faithful step. You'll hear how fear can disguise itself as wisdom, how to find peace amid unanswered questions, and why obedience may look like rest, forgiveness, prayer, or asking for help. Jessica shares her practical “easy plus one” approach: practice one biblical truth, then build from there. It's encouragement for Christian moms who want to grow in faith without adding more pressure. For moms navigating Christian parenting, biblical parenting, parenting preteens and parenting tweens, this conversation connects personal discipleship with raising Christian kids. You don't need flawless faith to practice gospel centered parenting. Let your kids see you pray, read Scripture, apologize, and trust God. Those daily faith conversations with kids can help prepare them for middle school, build a biblical worldview for kids, and make family discipleship real. Faith Mom Mentor helps moms of children ages 8–12 know God's Word, live it out, and guide their children toward lasting faith. Disclaimer: Affiliate links may earn this channel a small commission at no extra cost to you. This content offers faith-based encouragement and is not individualized professional advice.

What if learning how to create good habits could help your 8–12-year-old trust God before the pressures of middle school?🔴 Start the 50-Day Joshua Bible Study with your family ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rPF4o ⭐️ FREE Ebook: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK Some links below are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 📖 Joshua Bible Study: Leading Your Family to Victorious Living One Day at a Time ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rPF4o 📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 📓 Horacio Printing ➡️ https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303Use code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES for 15% off your order. ⚡️ Pair your planner with Systemize Your Life ➡️ https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor 🎬 Watch Next: Joshua Family Bible Study — Leading Your Family to Victorious Living One Day at a Timehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9lW7m6DaEA YouTube: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/faithmommentor/ ⏰ Suggested Timecodes — adjust to match your final edit ⏰0:00 - The One Habit Kids Need2:30 - Joshua’s Powerful Backstory6:00 - Preparing Kids Before Middle School10:00 - Joshua’s Habit Revealed14:00 - What “Good Success” Means18:00 - Prepare Before the Pressure22:00 - Build Faith as a Family ⚡️ Free Faith Mom Resources ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog⚡️ FREE 15-Minute Faith Mom Conversation ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/free-15-minute-faith-mom-conversation⚡️ Book Anne to Speak ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page #ChristianParenting #GoodHabits #FaithMom #MiddleSchool #BibleStudy There are thousands of videos about habits of successful people, good habits, bad habits, the best habits to have in life, the best habits to develop, self improvement, self discipline, and how to change your life. You may even search for the best habits, how to become better, how to improve your life, or the best habits to have. But for Christian parents, there is a deeper question: What habit will help your child trust God when life gets hard? In this video, we look at Joshua and the one habit connected to what God calls “good success”: continually returning to God’s Word, meditating on it, believing it, and doing what it says. This One Habit Will Truly Change Your Life because biblical transformation goes beyond behavior modification or simply trying to become more productive. Whether people are searching for the best habits for students, best habits for men, best habits for a healthy life, masculine man content, Mitch Manly, or Improvement Pill habit advice, Scripture points us toward something deeper. Joshua shows us that true success is not simply about becoming more disciplined or impressive. It is about learning to believe God, obey God, and trust Him when pressure, conflict, disappointment, friendship drama, and difficult decisions come. For an 8–12-year-old preparing for middle school, this matters. Your child will increasingly face decisions and consequences without you standing beside them. Building a consistent habit of Bible reading and Bible study now can help them learn to ask: What does God say is true? Do I believe Him? What is the wise next step? The 50-Day Joshua Bible Study helps families practice those conversations together through courage, obedience, fear, conflict, consequences, decisions, failure, God’s promises, and victorious living one day at a time. Our mission at Life and Peace Ministries and Faith Mom Mentor is to help moms prepare their 8–12-year-olds spiritually before the pressures of middle school arise. Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links. Recommendations reflect resources I genuinely believe can help families grow in faith.

When your child questions their faith, your response can either keep the conversation open—or quietly shut it down.🔴 Get Sheila Krygsheld’s book, What Makes You Say That?: How to Study What You Believe So You Can Share It with Others ➡️ https://amzn.to/4xVDZWe ⭐️ FREE 15-Minute Faith Mom Conversation ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/free-15-minute-faith-mom-conversation Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. 📘 What Makes You Say That? by Sheila Krygsheld ➡️ https://amzn.to/4xVDZWe 🎁 BOOK GIVEAWAY: Share this video on social media and tag Sheila Krygsheld and Faith Mom Mentor. One winner will be selected 30 days after this episode airs. 🎬 Listen Next: Your Child's Toughest Questions About God - EP 63 // Your Child's Toughest Question About God—Can You Answer It? Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/faithmommentor/YouTube: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 0:00 - Laying the Foundation for Credible Witnessing1:25 - Defining the Role of a Credible Witness3:45 - Why Middle School Years Are a Critical Turning Point7:02 - The Power of Asking Questions Within Questions11:37 - When Your Life Doesn't Match Your Words18:09 - Qualities That Strengthen Your Credibility27:21 - Standing Firm Without Being Argumentative #ChristianParenting #ChristianMoms #TweenFaith #FamilyDiscipleship #FaithMomMentor What should you do when your child is questioning faith? In this conversation with Bible teacher, researcher, author, mom, and grandmother Sheila Krygsheld, we talk about how Christian parenting can create a safe place for hard questions instead of turning faith conversations into arguments. You’ll learn how to become a credible spiritual witness by seeking truth, asking better questions, listening calmly, admitting when you do not know, apologizing when you respond poorly, and helping your child search Scripture. For Christian moms raising kids ages 8–12, these skills matter during the middle school years when friends, teachers, social media, and culture begin shaping what children believe. If you’re navigating child questioning faith, this conversation covers Christian parenting tweens, Christian parenting preteens, tween faith, middle school faith, faith formation, family discipleship, biblical parenting, teaching kids the Bible, helping kids know Jesus, Christian apologetics for parents, how to talk to kids about faith, Christian middle school parenting, and raising Christian kids. If you want your child to keep coming to you with difficult questions, your goal is not to win every argument. It is to become a calm, trustworthy guide who points them back to Scripture and helps them build a thoughtful, personal faith. The mission of Faith Mom Mentor is to help Christian moms know God deeply and teach their tweens faithfully through biblical parenting, family discipleship, and practical conversations about faith.

Christian parenting tweens and biblical parenting for kids ages 8–12 means building wisdom about sex, safety, choices, and discernment.🔴 Recommended resource: Sex-Wise Parent — The Ultimate Parent’s Playbook for Protecting Kids, Building Strong Families, and Navigating the Talk on Sex, Love, and Safety ➡️ https://amzn.to/3S98etM ⭐️ Want help deciding how to start with your child? Schedule a free 15-minute Faith Mom Conversation ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/free-15-minute-faith-mom-conversation Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. =============================Resources Mentioned 📘 Common Sense Media teen pornography report: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/2022-teens-and-pornography-final-web.pdf 🎬 Watch Next: Talk to Your Tween About Sex Before the Internet Does — https://youtu.be/HJOpD8DKzUc ===========================Connect with Faith Mom Mentor YouTube: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/faithmommentor/Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460 ⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Why Start Early00:32 Why Ages Eight to Twelve01:23 Proverbs Five Framework01:39 Be Their Trusted Source03:29 Learning From Regret04:46 Teaching Discernment07:59 Small Talks Over Time09:07 Honest About Temptation11:58 When Your Story Hurts13:45 Fit The Child14:56 Safety Net Independence17:23 God Sees The Path18:28 Goals For The Talk19:49 How To Get Help20:30 Final Reflection #ChristianParenting #BiblicalParenting #ParentingTweens #TweenFaith Talking with kids about sex before middle school is not about giving them adult freedom too soon. It is about helping them build discernment while they still have a strong safety net. Using Proverbs 5 as a framework, we look at how Christian moms can become a trusted source, talk honestly about curiosity and temptation, and help kids think beyond the immediate moment to choices, paths, and outcomes. You’ll also see why small conversations over time can be more useful than one “big talk,” how to adapt the conversation to your child, and how biblical parenting can prepare tweens for increasing independence without relying on fear or shame. Our mission at Faith Mom Mentor is to help Christian moms prepare kids for middle school with stronger faith, wiser decision-making, and a trust-based parent-child relationship. Affiliate disclosure: I only share resources I believe may be useful. Purchases made through affiliate links may provide a commission at no extra cost to you.

Christian parenting tweens means preparing kids ages 8–12 to talk about sex, boundaries, puberty, and online safety.🔴 Get The Sex-Wise Parent by Dr. Janet Rosenzweig ➡️ https://amzn.to/3S98etM ⭐️ FREE EBOOK: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK 🌐 Learn more from Dr. Janet Rosenzweig ➡️ https://sexwiseparent.com Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 📘 Joshua Bible Study ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rPF4o 📚 Free Resources ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog 📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 🗓 Horacio Printing Planner — save 15% with code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES ➡️ https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303 ⚡ Pair your planner with Systemize Your Life ➡️ https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor 🎬 Watch Next: Why Christian Moms Need Boundaries (It's Biblical) ➡️ https://youtu.be/Yf0m1re9-oA Facebook ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460Instagram ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 ⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Why Parents Must Lead00:30 Meet Dr. Rosenzweig01:25 Her Story & Mission03:21 Beyond the Big Talk04:56 Confidence Over Embarrassment07:36 Teaching Boundaries Early08:17 Puberty, Values & Family Rules11:23 Online Risks & Deepfakes15:48 Practical Steps for Parents17:31 Where to Learn More18:07 Final Encouragement & Next Video #ChristianParenting #ChristianMoms #ParentingTweens #Podmatch #OnlineSafety How do you talk to kids about sex without fear, embarrassment, or waiting until a crisis forces the conversation? In this episode, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, author of The Sex-Wise Parent, helps Christian moms understand why healthy, age-appropriate conversations should begin before puberty. We discuss Christian parenting tweens through clear family values, body safety, privacy, healthy boundaries, puberty, online risks, deepfakes, and practical family rules. You’ll learn how to talk to kids about sex in a way that is medically accurate, age appropriate, and grounded in your family’s faith and values. For moms raising kids ages 8–12, the goal isn’t one perfect “big talk.” It’s becoming a safe, informed, trustworthy parent your tween can come to with questions. Our mission at Faith Mom Mentor is to help Christian moms know God deeply and teach their tweens faithfully. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and is not medical or mental health advice. Some links may be affiliate links, which may provide a commission at no extra cost to you.

Christian parenting for tween girl moms: help 8 to 12-year-old daughters face friendship rejection without letting it define them.🔴 Book your FREE 15-minute Faith Mom Conversation ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/offers/PYo69atf/checkout With faith-based parenting and Proverbs 18:13, Romans 12:17–21, and 1 John 4:9–11, learn how to handle middle school friendship drama with truth, wise help, and faithful action.   ⭐️ FREE EBOOK: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK Some links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. =============================Resources  📖 Joshua Bible Study ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rPF4o📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Ndslol🗓 Horacio Printing Planner — save 15% with code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES ➡️ https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303⚡️ Pair your planner with Systemize Your Life ➡️ https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor 🎬 Watch Next: Why Christian Moms Need Boundaries (It's Biblical) ➡️ https://youtu.be/Yf0m1re9-oA ===========================Connect with us! Facebook ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460Instagram ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/Faith Mom Mentor Channel ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1Free Resources ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog ⏰ Timecodes ⏰0:00 Navigating Tween Friendship Struggles0:48 Step One: Remember What Is True5:17 Step Two: Check the Facts9:13 Step Three: Getting Wise Help12:34 Step Four: Choosing a Faithful Response17:37 Practical Steps for This Week ===========================Ways to work with Faith Mom Mentor ⚡️ Free 15-minute Faith Mom Conversation ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/offers/PYo69atf/checkout⚡️ Book Anne to speak at your event ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page #ChristianParenting #TweenGirls #FaithBasedParenting #ChristianMoms #FriendshipDrama When an 8 to 12-year-old daughter feels excluded, left out, or rejected, the friendship problem can quickly become an identity problem. In this video, Christian moms learn a simple four-step framework—remember, check, get help, and choose—to guide tween girls through friendship struggles without minimizing the hurt or letting another child’s opinion define their worth. You’ll learn how to separate facts from assumptions, listen before correcting, recognize when adult help is needed, and help your daughter choose a faithful response even when she cannot control the outcome. We also explore forgiveness, healthy boundaries, wise counsel, and how everyday friendship drama can become a discipleship opportunity. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 reminds us that these ordinary moments are places to teach God’s truth diligently. Our mission at Faith Mom Mentor is to equip Christian moms to disciple their 8–12-year-olds with biblical truth before the pressures of the middle school years intensify. Disclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links. I may receive a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

Learn how Christian moms of kids 8-12 can overcome fear by training their minds to reach for God’s truth first.🔴 Train The Joy Reflex™ with Jenna Schutt’s FREE faith-based resources and encouragement ➡️ https://www.jennaschutt.com/ ---  Free 7-Day Joy Reflex Guide | Faith with Jenna ⭐️ Need encouragement for your own motherhood journey? Book a FREE 15-Minute Faith Mom Conversation ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/offers/PYo69atf/checkout Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. 📖 Joshua Bible Study ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rPF4o 📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 🗓 Horacio Printing ➡️ https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303Use code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES for 15% off your entire order. ⚡️ Pair your planner with Systemize Your Life ➡️ https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor 🎬 Watch Next: Why Christian Moms Feel Spiritually Drained — Even When They're Trying So Hard ➡️ https://youtu.be/4yBGvHPcz5Y?si=aeNurfGyohHTPLmW Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460 Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/ YouTube: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ FREE 15-Minute Faith Mom Conversation ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/offers/PYo69atf/checkout ⚡️ FREE Faith-Based Resources ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog ⚡️ FREE Ebook: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK ⚡️ Book Anne to Speak at Your Event ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page #ChristianMom #FaithOverFear #ChristianMotherhood #RenewYourMind #PodmatchTimecodes: 00:00 When Fear Takes Over 00:22 Meet Jenna Schutt01:32 Her Health Journey 03:50 Joy Without Denial 07:33 Why Fear Feels First 10:52 Train Truth Daily 13:30 Modeling Faith for Kids 18:59 Faith Shapes the Home 21:38 One Verse Practice 25:49 Free Guide and Next Steps 28:01 Final Encouragement Fear may show up in motherhood, but it does not have to become the first voice you follow. In this conversation, Faith Mom Mentor sits down with Jenna Schutt, founder of Faith with Jenna and creator of The Joy Reflex™, to talk about how Christian moms can overcome fear by practicing faith, peace, and joy before the pressure comes. After walking through a rare and aggressive bone marrow disease, chemotherapy, serious complications, and a stem cell transplant while raising two young boys, Jenna discovered the difference between knowing God’s Word and learning to reach for God’s truth when fear, anxiety, and “what if” thoughts begin to take over. She explains why faith does not deny difficult circumstances, how renewing your mind with Scripture creates a new pattern of response, and why the way a mom responds to fear can influence the atmosphere of her home. In this video, you’ll learn:• Why fear can become our automatic response in stressful moments• How Romans 12:2 connects to renewing your mind with God’s truth• How The Joy Reflex™ helps make faith, peace, and joy a practiced response• Why children learn how to respond to fear by watching their parents• How one Scripture can become an anchor throughout your day• Simple ways busy Christian moms can practice biblical truth without adding another overwhelming task• How faith-filled friendships can help you stay grounded when life gets hard You do not need to memorize every Bible verse about fear or anxiety. Start with one truth. Read it. Write it somewhere you can see it. Speak it out loud. Pray it. Practice returning to it when fear rises. The goal is to let God’s truth become your first response instead of your last resort. Our mission at Faith Mom Mentor is to help moms know God deeply and teach their children faithfully, so they can build resilient, Christ-centered faith in their homes. Disclaimer: This content is provided for faith-based encouragement and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

Christian mom of kids 8–12? Teach your child how to hear God's voice biblically and grow in discernment before middle school. 🔴 FREE Gospel Clarity Study Guide for moms of kids ages 8–12 ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/gospel-clarity-study-guide ⭐️ FREE EBOOK: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK How do you teach your child to recognize God's leading without encouraging them to label every thought or feeling “God told me”? In this episode, you'll learn a simple biblical framework for helping kids ages 8–12 practice discernment: STOP, TEST, and RESPOND. Using the story of Samuel and Eli in 1 Samuel 3, we'll talk about how Christian moms can point their children toward God without becoming their permanent spiritual interpreter. When your child wonders, “Is God speaking to me?” teach them to test that thought with three questions: • Does this agree with God's Word?• Does this fit God's character?• Does this hold up through prayer and godly counsel? Then help them RESPOND by taking the next faithful step. You'll also learn how to distinguish conviction from condemnation, practice discernment through real-life scenarios, and establish the gospel as the foundation before the pressures and competing voices of middle school grow louder. ⏰ EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Teach Stop Test Respond02:34 - Gospel First Foundation03:15 - Eli and Samuel Lesson04:56 - Middle School Voices Ahead06:49 - Three Tests Framework07:01 - Test One Scripture Standard08:40 - Test Two Character Check10:56 - Test Three Prayer Counsel13:13 - Respond and Take Steps13:35 - Practice Scenarios Activity16:26 - Recheck Gospel Bridge18:07 - Study Guide and Wrap Up 🎧 LISTEN NEXT:EP 74 // Why Being a Good Kid Doesn't Mean They're Savedhttps://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/podcasts/faith-mom-mentor-helping-moms-guide-kids-8-12-to-walk-with-god/episodes/2149252456 =============================RESOURCES 📖 Joshua Bible Study ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rPF4o 📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 📓 Horacio Printing ➡️ https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303Use code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES for 15% off. ⚡️ Systemize Your Life ➡️ https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor =============================CONNECT + WORK WITH US Facebook ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460Instagram ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/Faith Mom Mentor YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ Free Christian parenting resources ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog⚡️ Faith Mom Mentor Session ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/schedule-a-faith-mom-mentor-session⚡️ Book Anne to speak ➡︎ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page We're not raising children who call every passing thought God's voice. We're helping our kids know Jesus, know His Word, pray, seek wise counsel, practice biblical discernment, and faithfully follow Him. Our mission at Life and Peace Ministries and Faith Mom Mentor is to equip Christian moms to intentionally disciple their kids and prepare them spiritually for the tween and middle-school years. Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Life and Peace Ministries may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. #ChristianParenting #ChristianMoms #BiblicalParenting #ParentingTweens

Does your to-do list feel like it never ends? As a busy Christian mom raising kids ages 8–12, it can feel like everything is urgent. There is always one more task to finish, one more person who needs you, and one more thing you are afraid you might forget. In this episode of Faith Mom Mentor, Anne welcomes award-winning author and former high-tech executive Margaret Agard, author of the In His Footsteps memoirs, to share how giving her daily to-do list to God transformed the way she approached motherhood, work, priorities, and stress. While raising eight children, working as an executive, and finishing her university degree, Margaret reached a season where she was exhausted and overwhelmed. She began taking her responsibilities to God and asking a simple question: “Lord, what would You have me do today?” That practice changed more than her schedule. Margaret shares how surrendering her priorities to God helped her experience greater peace, sleep better, create margin for her children, and become more aware of the people and opportunities God was placing in front of her. In this episode, you’ll discover:• How to give your to-do list to God• Why Margaret began praying over her priorities at night• How surrendering daily tasks can reduce overwhelm• Why God’s priorities may look different from what feels urgent• How creating margin can help you be more present with your children• A powerful prayer for seeing your child the way God sees them• One simple question you can begin asking God each day 📚 READ MARGARET AGARD’S IN HIS FOOTSTEPS MEMOIRSAvailable in print, ebook, and audiobook: https://amzn.to/4r7oiJI ⭐️ FREE GOSPEL CLARITY STUDY GUIDEFor moms of kids ages 8–12:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/gospel-clarity-study-guide ⚡️ FREE EBOOKReclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK 📖 Joshua Bible Study:https://amzn.to/40rPF4o 📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible:https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 💡 HORACIO PRINTINGSave 15% on your entire order with code:LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303 💡 Pair your planner with Systemize Your Life:https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor CONNECT WITH FAITH MOM MENTOR YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460 Free Christian parenting resources:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog Book Anne to speak at your event:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page Faith Mom Mentor helps moms guide kids ages 8–12 to walk with God as we build faith together at home. Some links in these show notes are affiliate links. If you purchase through an affiliate link, Life and Peace Ministries may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend resources we believe may be helpful.

Christian Mom of child age 8-12 - Is your child truly saved—or simply a “good kid”? Learn how to explain salvation clearly before middle school pressures get louder.🔴 Get the FREE Gospel Clarity Study Guide ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/gospel-clarity-study-guide ⭐️ FREE EBOOK: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK Some links below are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. =============================Resources  📖 Joshua Bible Study ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rPF4o📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 🗓 Horacio Printing ➡️ https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303Use code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES for 15% off your entire order. ⚡️ Pair your planner with Systemize Your Life ➡️ https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor 🎬 Watch Next: How to Help Your Child Stop Trying to Be “Good Enough” for God ➡️ https://youtu.be/0YlLahyvNio ===========================Connect with us! Instagram ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/Facebook ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460Faith Mom Mentor ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 ⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Good Kid vs Saved00:39 Repent and Believe02:40 Jesus Is Lord03:07 Beyond a Prayer05:31 Assurance in Christ06:54 New Birth Explained08:01 Root and Fruit09:58 Personal Testimony12:51 Prepare to Talk15:52 Middle School Pressure17:01 Gospel Recap and Next Steps17:51 Free Study Guide18:43 Final Encouragement ===========================Ways to Work With Us ⚡️ Free Resources ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog⚡️ Book Anne to Speak ➡️ https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page #ChristianParenting #GospelForKids #Salvation #ChristianMom #BiblicalParenting Why does this conversation matter now? Because as your child moves toward the middle school years, friends, social pressure, online influences, questions, and independence will become louder. Rules and good behavior alone cannot prepare them for those pressures. You want your child to understand who Jesus is, what He has done, why they need Him, and what it means to belong to Him. In this video, we look at the biblical difference between being a “good kid” and being born again. You’ll learn how to explain repentance and faith, why saying a prayer is not a formula for salvation, how assurance is anchored in Christ rather than perfect behavior, and why good works are the fruit of new life—not the root of salvation. You’ll also learn practical questions you can ask your child so you can listen to what they actually believe instead of simply teaching them what words to repeat. The goal is not to manufacture a spiritual moment. It is to understand the gospel clearly yourself, open God’s Word with your child, and faithfully point them to Jesus before the pressure gets stronger. Faith Mom Mentor equips Christian moms to disciple their children with biblical truth, gospel clarity, and confidence. Disclaimer: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Faith Mom, does your home feel like it went from summer freedom to school-year chaos almost overnight? If you’re a Christian mom raising kids ages 8–12, the backpacks, school papers, lunchboxes, sports gear, laundry piles, and busy schedules can quickly make your home—and your mind—feel overwhelmed. In this episode of Faith Mom Mentor, I’m talking with professional organizer and lifelong follower of Christ Melinda Grace about how faith-based decluttering can help you create a home filled with more peace, purpose, and connection. Melinda shares her personal journey through burnout and anxiety, how God redirected her calling, and how her G.R.A.C.E. Method helps women declutter their homes while reconnecting with God and the people they love. You’ll discover:• Why physical clutter can feel mentally and emotionally heavy• How to invite God into the decluttering process• Melinda’s G.R.A.C.E. Method for organizing your home• How to release sentimental and emotional clutter• Ways to involve kids ages 8–12 without creating another chore battle• Why a simple 15-minute decluttering session can create momentum• How to build peaceful home systems that work for your real family life 🔴 RECLAIM YOUR SPACE WITH G.R.A.C.E.A Faith-Based Decluttering and Organizing Journey:https://amzn.to/4pgG0cU Inside, you’ll find step-by-step action plans for every room, reflection exercises and journal prompts, heartfelt prayers and Scripture, and practical organizing tips to help you create a home that reflects your values and personality. ⭐️ FREE: 7 Time-Saving Tips Every Busy Mom Needshttps://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/7103328cf4 ⏰ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction00:48 Back to School Chaos01:59 Melinda Story and Calling08:12 Why Clutter Feels Heavy11:12 Decluttering with Faith14:57 Grace Method Overview15:39 Gather and Release Steps19:10 Acquire Cultivate Enjoy22:01 Letting Go Emotional Clutter25:55 Getting Kids to Help28:56 Start Small 15 Minute Wins31:47 Connect with Melinda33:17 Grace Filled Closing 🎧 LISTEN NEXT:EP 71 // Christian Mom, You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself for Everyone Elsehttps://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/podcasts/faith-mom-mentor-helping-moms-guide-kids-8-12-to-walk-with-god/episodes/2149247146 FREE Ebook — Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Life:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK Schedule a Faith Mom Mentor Session:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/schedule-a-faith-mom-mentor-session Joshua Bible Study:https://amzn.to/40rPF4o Free Resources:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog Faith Mom Mentor YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592507375460 Connect with Melinda Grace:https://melindagrace.com Faith Mom Mentor exists to help Christian moms raising kids ages 8–12 know God deeply, teach their children faithfully, and build peaceful, Christ-centered homes with grace. Some links shared in these show notes are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.

Do you ever feel invisible to your middle schooler? The eye rolls, one-word answers, and growing independence can leave you wondering, “Do I even matter anymore?” And when that happens, it can be tempting to try harder—ask more questions, give more advice, or push for connection. But sometimes, trying harder actually pushes our kids further away. In this episode, we’re looking at five Proverbs 31 principles that can help Christian moms move from feeling overlooked to showing up with confidence, wisdom, kindness, and faith. You’ll learn how to stop measuring your worth by your child’s response and instead focus on the kind of mom God is calling you to be. In this episode, we’ll talk about:• Why your identity cannot depend on your child’s attention or approval• How to connect with your middle schooler without forcing conversation• Why your quiet, faithful care matters—even when no one notices• How wisdom and kindness can change difficult conversations• Why focusing on your own faithfulness can bring freedom• How the Holy Spirit helps you parent with love, patience, gentleness, and self-control Instead of asking, “How do I make my child notice me?” you’ll be encouraged to ask, “How can Jesus change the way I show up?” God sees your faithfulness, even when your child doesn’t. 🔴 FREE EBOOK: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Lifehttps://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK ⭐️ Find more free biblical parenting resources:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog ⏰ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction00:48 - Feeling Invisible to Your Child01:27 - Find Your Identity in God03:05 - Why Faithful Care Matters05:07 - Measure What You Can Control 🎧 LISTEN NEXT EP 71 // Christian Mom, You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself for Everyone Elsehttps://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/podcasts/faith-mom-mentor-helping-moms-guide-kids-8-12-to-walk-with-god/episodes/2149247146 ===========================RESOURCES 📖 Joshua Bible Study:https://amzn.to/40rPF4o 📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Bible:https://amzn.to/3Ndslol 📓 Horacio Printing:https://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303Use code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES for 15% off your entire order. ⚡️ Pair your planner with Systemize Your Life:https://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor ===========================WORK WITH ANNE ⚡️ Schedule a Faith Mom Mentor Session:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/schedule-a-faith-mom-mentor-session ⚡️ Book Anne to Speak at Your Event:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page ===========================CONNECT Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DFRpcBLBK/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/ YouTube — Faith Mom Mentor:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 Life and Peace Ministries and Faith Mom Mentor help Christian moms navigate the middle school years with biblical truth, practical parenting tools, and greater confidence in their God-given influence. #ChristianParenting #ChristianMom #BiblicalParenting #Proverbs31 #MiddleSchoolParenting Affiliate Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This podcast is for educational and faith-based encouragement and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or counseling advice.

Feeling invisible in motherhood? You do not have to disappear to be a faithful mom. In this episode of Faith Mom Mentor, Anne sits down with LaTonya Renee Flood—servant leader, Kingdom strategist, Christian life coach, author, and faith-driven entrepreneur—to talk about identity in Christ, biblical motherhood, motherhood burnout, and what happens when a woman becomes so focused on serving everyone else that she loses sight of who God created her to be. LaTonya shares her powerful “empty foundation” story and explains why high-achieving Christian women can look successful and dependable on the outside while feeling depleted, unseen, and disconnected from their God-given identity. Together, Anne and LaTonya discuss how motherhood is a divine assignment without being your entire identity, the signs of emotional and spiritual burnout, the difference between humility and hiding, and how to align your responsibilities with God’s design for your life. In this episode, you’ll hear encouragement for:• Reclaiming your identity in Christ• Recognizing motherhood burnout and emotional exhaustion• Letting go of unhealthy mom guilt and pressure• Setting healthy boundaries without feeling selfish• Parenting and discipling your children from a place of wholeness• Understanding humility versus hiding• Trusting God with the calling He has placed on your life• Becoming intentional about biblical motherhood and faith-based parenting ⏰ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Podcast Intro0:48 The Invisible Mom: Finding Yourself Again2:36 Motherhood as a Divine Assignment6:06 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout12:14 The Vision of the Empty Foundation16:31 Aligning Your Life with God's Design22:08 Humility vs. Hiding: Stepping Into the Light ===========================CONNECT WITH LATONYA 🔴 Move from identity crisis to Holy Confidence through LaTonya’s FACE Activation Waitlist and learn more about her book, I Found My Light, Now Go Find Yours:https://latonyareneeflood.com/ ===========================RESOURCES FOR FAITH MOMS ⭐️ FREE EBOOK: Reclaim Your Role as a Godly Influence in Your Middle Schooler’s Lifehttps://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/time-truth-trust-EBOOK 📖 Joshua Bible Studyhttps://amzn.to/40rPF4o 📖 NLT Large Print Premium Value Thinline Biblehttps://amzn.to/3Ndslol 💡 Horacio Printing Plannerhttps://www.horacioprinting.com/?dt_id=2969303Use code LIFEANDPEACEMINISTRIES for 15% off your entire order. ⚡️ Pair your planner with Systemize Your Lifehttps://offers.chelsijo.co/sylcheckout?am_id=faithmommentor ===========================LISTEN NEXT EP 69 // When TRYING to Be a “Good Christian Mom” Feels Like a Burdenhttps://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/podcasts/faith-mom-mentor-helping-moms-guide-kids-8-12-to-walk-with-god/episodes/2149245920 ===========================CONNECT WITH FAITH MOM MENTOR Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DFRpcBLBK/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpeaceministries/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithMomMentor?sub_confirmation=1 Free faith-based resources:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/blog Schedule a Faith Mom Mentor Session:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/schedule-a-faith-mom-mentor-session Book Anne to speak at your event:https://www.lifeandpeaceministries.com/speaker-page Our mission at Faith Mom Mentor is to help Christian moms know God deeply and teach their middle schoolers faithfully through biblical motherhood, Christian parenting, and practical encouragement. Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in these show notes are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.