Ep. 90: Raising Daughters in a "Mean Girl" World (with Melanie Shankle)

No parent is perfect - we know that - yet in the journey of parenthood, we struggle to show ourselves grace. We believe the enemy's lies that keep us feeling defeated rather than living with the hope ...

26 Sep 202038min

Today's teenagers get inundated with voices - people telling them who to be, what to do, and how to think - and they need their parents' help to tune into God's quiet whisper. In this episode, Kari sh...

13 Sep 202019min

God created us for community so that we won’t do life alone. Too often, however, we keep our struggles to ourselves and suffer in silence. In this episode, Kari encourages parents to create a family ...

29 Aug 202013min

God answers prayers - but He can’t answer prayers that we don’t pray. Even if you're new to faith, or walking just one step ahead of your child, you can be a powerful prayer warrior. You can equip you...

22 Aug 202019min

As moms, we want our teenagers to confide in us. We long to be their safe place and sounding board, yet earning their trust is a privilege that we lose if we betray their confidence. When parents divu...

15 Aug 202010min

Girls today need healthy assertion. As girls learn to speak up for themselves, they gain the courage to speak up – and speak out – for others. Unfortunately, girls get conflicting advice about what it...

2 Aug 202011min

Ever wonder what your daughter is thinking? Ever been at a loss over why you rubbed her the wrong way? Today’s episode is for any mother who wishes she could crack the code or get a glimpse into the t...

26 Jul 20206min

For many women, having a baby girl is a dream come true. Yet as girls grow up, the narrative of innocence and joy changes to gloom and doom as moms are told, “Just wait until she’s a teenager!” and ha...

19 Jul 202018min