The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin Podcast

TAKEAWAYSInterested parties can donate their time by serving on a Bold Hope mission trip overseas or sponsoring the needs of a childMission trips help kids and adults, see the world through a lens of service rather than self-absorptionFamilies who come together to serve on the mission field get to unplug from the modern world and focus on othersSeeing extreme poverty really puts everything into focus as far as life is concerned in North America

TAKEAWAYSVapor Ministries funds help the poor in places like Kenya and HaitiThe more you focus on the MISSION, the less time you'll have to focus on the FEARWhat the enemy intends for evil, God can perfectly use for His purposesBe ready and eager to pray for all people in all circumstances, all around the world

TAKEAWAYSGrace is the author of 15 books, including Names of God - Living UnafraidIt's a great idea to let kids go on a mission trip so they can experience other cultures and perspectivesInternational Messengers has 300 staff members working in 30 countriesGrace emphasizes the importance of teaching kids that fear exists, but that God fights our battles for us

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TAKEAWAYSGraphene oxide is a prominent chemical found in vaccine recipients that Robert has discovered and eliminated in his researchHumans are being deluged with heavy metals, toxins, and nanobot technology that makes them trackable and traceable with IP addressesDr. Young describes this poisoning as humanity's link to the wireless body area networkNo toxin or harsh chemical should be mixed into medicinal products, yet most medicines are loaded with toxins and poisons

TAKEAWAYSLots of toxic environmental factors are contributing to a deluge of toxicity in human bloodNano-particulates can be breathed in through our mouths and absorbed through our poresConsistency is the key to maintaining a proper health balanceIt takes only four months for new red blood cells to be regenerated

TAKEAWAYSThe Nephilim could indeed be among us todayThe Biblical book of Jude actually quotes the historical text, the Book of EnochEnoch was a prophet who foresaw some kind of judgment coming, which may have been the End TimesAS and LIKE are two important words in the Bible signaling that God is giving humans an analogy to explain a complex idea

TAKEAWAYSGenesis 1:27 tells us that God created Man in His own imageMan's special image is very different from the angels, who cannot be redeemed from sin like humansPhil suggests that Satan's fall took place before the creation of Adam and before falling to Earth, Lucifer was sinless and perfectOnce an angel falls, it becomes a demonic spirit

TAKEAWAYSNephilim were half-angel, half-human hybrids that existed before and after the worldwide floodRead Genesis 3:15 and Genesis 6 to learn more about the beginning of the Nephilim's storyThe Devil's mission has always been to prevent the birth of the foretold SaviorThe Bible says that as it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be in the days of the coming of the Son of Man

TAKEAWAYSMost western churches function like corporations, and they are often divorced from conversations about anything supernaturalThe global flood and Joshua's conquest make a lot more sense with the proper historical context regarding the NephilimThe Book of Enoch is not considered Biblically canonical, but it is a worthwhile historical text that's referred to in the BibleAncient legends of demigod heroes like Hercules likely stemmed from stories of Nephilim

TAKEAWAYSDavid has been involved in several jury trials in the Houston areaDavid says Houston is a hub of child sex trafficking in the United StatesDavid has been accused of trespassing amid his work to minister to the abortion facility and its workersDavid's book, Horn of Samuel: Heaven's Trumpet Call of Liberty to Those Hurt by Abortion, tells his redemptive story in great detail

TAKEAWAYSAdoption must be destigmatized, because it would lead to many more live births rather than the death through abortionGrieving an aborted baby gives that child back his or her personhoodCamille has incredibly forgiven her daughter's murderer and prays for him to come to the life-saving knowledge of Jesus ChristThe abortion pill has horrifically allowed women to become their own doctors and “conveniently” abort their precious babies at home

TAKEAWAYSCulture tells us that abortion is a woman's issue, but it is a man's issue, as wellCall out to God when you are in distress - He is loving and He will hear youFear of the unknown is often the biggest reason why women have abortionsSometimes all it takes is one person reaching out to a hurting or fearful individual to help them make the right decision

TAKEAWAYSAbby's newest board book is called What's In Mommy's TummyAbby and her team assist women who are considering abortion by helping them go to school, receive financial coaching, and morePlanned Parenthood initially sued Abby to keep her from talking about what she saw behind closed doorsAbby went from working for the third-largest Planned Parenthood affiliate in the country to helping 700+ abortion workers quit their jobs

TAKEAWAYSLimiting social media and screen time for kids will protect them from digital self-absorptionIf you have a spouse whom you'd like to see act humbly, remember this: be humble yourselfYou have to be a role model in humility for your children if you want them to emulate that behaviorAs you grow in humility, you will inevitably begin to see more of your own flaws

TAKEAWAYSHumility puts us in a position where we are paying attention to what's going on around usHumility should not be self-deprecating or self-loathingSociety elevates self-worship and seems to minimize the importance of humilityHumility feels strange to modern culture, but it was part of the First Century Christian witness that we need to reinstate

TAKEAWAYSThe most important thing you can do to demonstrate humility for your kids is to love your spouse and demonstrate humility for themHumility is necessary for both conversation and sanctificationReaching toward humility is when we try to see ourselves as God sees usNobody thinks they need humility, but we all do and many of us think we are humble, when we are not

TAKEAWAYSMen particularly base their identities on how well they perform in the workplaceParents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed in life, most likely because it makes them look goodWhen you compare yourself to others, it can make you sad and discontent with your own lifePride is truly the chief cause of misery in this world

TAKEAWAYSThe most common way traffickers recruit children is through social media and the second most common is peer-to-peer recruitmentTraffickers often train captured children to recruit other kids on campusPredators may even wait outside gas stations or restaurants near school campus to attempt to lure childrenDon't forget to pray for kids' protection - this is a spiritual battle between good and evil

TAKEAWAYSChildren who are abused are almost always abused by someone at home or in the home of someone they trustPeople who engage in sexual abuse often compartmentalize their own behavior and split their personalities between two sides of their lifeCultivating a strong parent-child relationship is key in helping kids avoid sex abuseYou must speak up about abuse when you see it so that you can save future potential victims from suffering

TAKEAWAYSIntrusive parenting is an approach where parents unexpectedly pop in to visit their kids and check up on themLook for sudden changes in your kid's behavior - school performance suddenly dropping off or rise in depressionIf you are aware or suspect any abuse occurring to any child, report it immediately to law enforcementSmall groups of children always need adult supervision

TAKEAWAYSTypical grooming models center on fear, but sometimes they are disguised as very loving relationshipsWhen predators move from school to school, Michelle refers to it as “passing the trash”Kids have a normal desire for love and a natural curiosity that can be exploited by predatorsAbuse can happen to anyone, so stay vigilant and remain connected with your kids and teach them to protect their body boundaries

TAKEAWAYSSome red flags associated with false teaching include a promotion of immorality and heretical doctrineDeception has to be very close to the source for it be believable, so it can be hard to decipherIdolatry, overconfidence, disloyalty, and pride are four of the seven deceptions Julius discusses in his bookOne out of every eight New Testament Scriptures refers to the Second Coming of Christ

TAKEAWAYSAthena knows what it's like to feel like Job and literally lose everythingShe believed she was following God's will when she left her husband and children, but she was being deceived by false teachingAthena identified Timothy Williams as the false teacher who massively destroyed her life and his church was ironically called ‘Sound Doctrine'Sometimes, unprocessed trauma can make you vulnerable to being deceived

TAKEAWAYSHumanism is completely counter to Christianity, and yet it's been grafted into many modern Christian teachingsOur education system is filled with humanismChristian life is about serving othersFill your kids' hearts with truth so that their minds open to see the world through a Biblical lens as Christ intended

TAKEAWAYSHumans are the only creatures created by God in His image and likenessSatan was not created in the image of God, nor is he Jesus's “spirit brother,” as the Mormons teachSatan understood that to seal man's spiritual fate, he needed to get them to sinJesus's sacrifice on the cross redeems man from sin and brings him back into a relationship with God, thwarting Satan's plans

TAKEAWAYSCreate a Bible-anchored response to the fear narrative that replays in your headHave honest conversations with God and stop lying to yourself about what's going on and embrace truthTake small, actionable steps toward your goalsMore time procrastinating doesn't alleviate fear; it feeds it

TAKEAWAYSHow do you start over from nothing? By rebuilding your relationship with GodGod will meet us wherever we are, even in the darknessGod is hovering over us and will never abandon us, even if our emotions betray usWait until God moves, then follow as closely as you can as you move forward

TAKEAWAYSResilience is choosing NOT to quit on yourself, your dreams, or your God-given purposeBravery is choosing to rise from mediocrity and harness a courageous spirit even when you feel afraidVision, courage, and dreams are possible at any stage of lifeRejection and pain can hurt - but what are you going to do with that pain? Choose courage and reject victimhood

TAKEAWAYSJoshua 1:9 reminds us to be courageous and strong no matter how difficult a situation we are facingThe tsunami of 2004 in the Indian Ocean is one of the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded, with a death toll of nearly 230,000Riley's family was saved because of a series of “coincidences” that came from GodRiley and her sisters completed beach lifeguard training to overcome their fear of the ocean following the tsunami

TAKEAWAYSIt's okay to share your own life experiences with your kids to help prepare them for the consequences of bad life choicesKids want to see authenticity from their parentsWe can guide our children to choose the master designer of our sexuality instead of what the culture promotesIf we live with integrity, our kids will see that modeled and learn from it

TAKEAWAYSOur character should grow to be more Christlike over time as believersAs believers are discipled in Jesus, they should also embrace teachings that mirror His word rather than contradict itOur self-centered society tends to think about receiving first and giving second and shifted as a culture from community living to individualismThe first part of discipleship is very clearly about imitating Christ

TAKEAWAYSIf you want to teach your children, you've got to stop and engage with them in teachable momentsWe can't correct each other if we're not being honest with each otherNo real Christians have ever lived a life devoid of sufferingDon't create a fake reality - talk about the realities and struggles in life  and pray for each other for God to give you peace and direction

TAKEAWAYSBiblical counseling is a subset of discipleshipThe words “stir up” literally mean to “irritate”God is a biblical and holy “irritant” who forces you to examine your own heart and soulWhen your heart and God's Word are on the same page, that's a biblical sweet spot

TAKEAWAYSParents should be alert for signs of self-harm in their teens and maintain healthy communication with your kids at all timesSome signs include: wearing long sleeves in hot weather, being secretive, dressing differently, and finding sharp objects in their roomsLots of modern, secular music can trigger dark and depressing feelingsMost self-harmers will try to hide what they're doing but simultaneously hope that someone will also find out and help them

TAKEAWAYSCry out to the Lord in your distress and He will be faithful to youSelf-harm shouldn't be a silent struggleSelf-harm is not merely an external problem, it is indicative of a deeper problemSelf-harm may be defined as a sort of unhealthy “self-soothing” behavior

TAKEAWAYSKids who suddenly begin self-isolating could be at risk for self-harmThere are many kinds of self-sabotaging behavior, and cutting is just one of themKids can't relate to you until they know you've walked through similar struggles and you're approachableSelf-harm is not about getting attention - it's a cry for help that can easily lead to suicide

TAKEAWAYSSelf-harm comes out of a lack of understanding of who you are in ChristParents play a vital role in building their children's self-esteem and sense of identityMake time to be with your children, even if that means going without glamorous things which will free up the longer work weekNever underestimate the power of a loving, faith-based parental figure

TAKEAWAYSIt's good for our kids to see us mess up and go to God to ask for forgiveness and guidanceGod cares about everything in our lives, both the big and small detailsOur children are never out of God's sight or away from His protectionCheck out Jodie's book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: Discover How to Pray God's Purpose for Their Lives

TAKEAWAYSAs our children grow, we should solve their problems less and less as they become more independentIf you continue to solve problems for your child when they are adults, you're enabling themDon't hesitate to help your adult kids during times of great need, but avoid controlling the situationMake sure you are empathizing with your children before you comment on their situation

TAKEAWAYSWe all struggle with guilt, but God can redeem the broken piecesRegret means you can see something you didn't see beforeAllow your adult children the freedom and space to make decisions in their own lives and offer support if they ask for itThe Bible says that for everything there is a season: a time to let go, and a time to hold on

TAKEAWAYSIf you have an empty nest, plan date nights with your spouse regularlyDate your mate, pray together, and encourage your spouse dailyDon't condemn your children - have conversations with them and lift them upSometimes it takes the help of a professional counselor to sift through empty nest challenges

TAKEAWAYSHaving a Christian worldview should change the way you approach work and lifeKnowing your identity in Christ and having the courage to stand up for what's right is a positive masculine traitStop trying to figure out what others want and focus on what God is calling you to doYou are loved, intentionally designed, and God has given you all the tools you need to succeed in life

TAKEAWAYSThere are no good works that are enough to be in the presence of a holy fatherIt is never loving to deprive someone of the objective truthMany churches have ceded ground on speaking the truth simply because they're afraid to have the discussionShow your children how to serve the Lord and show emotion in a Godly manner by example

TAKEAWAYSHelp your son identify his emotions and channel them into proactive and responsible waysEmotions are God-given - it's okay to acknowledge that, especially as a manFathers need to spend a quantity of time with their sons as well as quality of timeOur identity is not dependent on what we do but rather our identity is in Christ alone

TAKEAWAYSLove your kids unconditionally, and they will be far more likely to come to you first when they're having a problemSometimes kids will continue to misbehave because they believe they'll never live up to their parents' expectationsGive your child a safe space to discuss their feelings and disappointmentsRemember, the Bible says nobody is perfect, so let's not expect perfection from our children

TAKEAWAYSIt's an oxymoron to say that you are a Christian and say you have fearsWhen we see perversity and sexual sin elevated throughout the land, we can be assured we are living in the last daysThere are only three city-states in the world: London, the Vatican, and Washington, D.C., and all three have Egyptian obelisksNo one knows the day or hour of Christ's return, but we can see that we are in the season

TAKEAWAYSMost people don't understand that we're in a cultural war and that we are losing the battleTren de Aragua is a dangerous international Venezuelan prison gang that flooded our open borders and is infiltrating many major U.S. citiesOur tax dollars are financing NGOs and Catholic Charities stationed at the border, facilitating human sex trafficking, drug trafficking and moreIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are protecting criminal illegal aliens, making it hard for ICE to deport them

TAKEAWAYSGenocide is defined as the destruction of an ethnic group by at least 25 percentIn Gaza, Palestinians have increased their population by over 2 percent - that does not fit the criterion of genocideCheck out Olivier's book: The Normalization of Antisemitism: When the Longest Hatred Becomes the New NormalThe Holocaust was the only genocide in which an ethnic group was hunted down and brought back into the country to be murdered

TAKEAWAYSCommunists target anyone who is anti-communist for destructionMany Americans are scared to stand up against communismWhoever controls the information input in culture controls what happens in societyWalt Disney and Ronald Reagan both testified about the infiltration of communism into Hollywood