Podcasts about your adult children

Welcome to Episode 121 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting withKristen Strong.Kristen Strong, whose authored books include Girl Meets Change and When Change Finds You, also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. She writes as a friend walking alongside you in your lonely season to a more helpful, hopeful destination.She loves sharing laughs, long talks, and meaningful stories with family and friends while holding a cup of strong black tea. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have three beloved adult children. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:Kristen's latest book, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk About Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again for the Friendships You Need*Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt*Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand*You can connect with Kristen via:Her website: kristenstrong.comInstagram: @kristenstrongJust a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠Instagram: ⁠@andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠• ⁠⁠⁠ My website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠: ⁠andreafortenberry.com⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my free magazine, Restore.⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

Pamela Henkelman is a certified Empty Nest Coach, speaker, writer, and host of the Midlife Momma Podcast. With her bright smile and enthusiastic personality, she is passionate about encouraging women, particularly the often-forgotten group of moms with adult children. She has much wisdom for those whose adult children have cut off connection with them.I loved this quote on Pamela's Instagram: “Talk less and pray more! Lead with love!”Pam's Resources:Learn more about Pamela: https://www.pamelahenkelman.com/Listen to Pam's Podcast: https://www.pamelahenkelman.com/podcast10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Children(and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them). Free resource: https://wandering-union-986.myflodesk.com/atrt8t373zJudy's Resources:Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417X: x.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with author and speaker Allison Bottke on the subject of prodigal children in her book, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children. Allison shares practical advice to struggling parents, and encourages moms and dads to develop a plan of action to deal with their rebellious child. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with author and speaker Allison Bottke on the subject of prodigal children in her book, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children. Allison shares practical advice to struggling parents, and encourages moms and dads to develop a plan of action to deal with their rebellious child. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

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

In Part 1 of Tension at the Table, Pastors Josh and Jenaye explore the challenges that often arise during family gatherings, particularly around the holidays. The conversation centers on the importance of spiritual maturity when navigating complex family dynamics, including the shifting roles between parents and adult children. Key principles and resources are shared for fostering healthy interactions within families.  Book: Doing Life with Your Adult Children by Jim BurnsBook: A Matter of Time by Galen WoodwardTension at the Table Message:https://www.youtube.com/live/bibhJS4Sm-g

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with author and speaker Allison Bottke on the subject of prodigal children in her book, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children. Allison shares practical advice to struggling parents, and encourages moms and dads to develop a plan of action to deal with their rebellious child. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Episode 141 - Podcast Rewind - Jim Burns, Empty Nesting and Living With Your Adult ChildrenBack on episode 15 of Dad Space, Jim Burns was an early guest and I really love our conversation around preparing for the empty nest and how to effectively parent your adult children.Episode 15 - https://youtu.be/mLu4tLCbj5kBook: Finding Joy in the Empty Nest: Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of LifeWhen the kids are gone, you can discover a richer, deeper, and more fulfilling life than you ever imagined!Whether you've been looking forward to it or dreading it, the experience of coming home to an empty nest brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and one gigantic, all-consuming thought: Now what? In Finding Joy in the Empty Nest, Jim Burns combines his personal experiences with his expertise as a family educator to help you navigate your new life as an empty nester and find joy in this new season of life.Rather than offering shallow suggestions of hobbies you should take up, Burns encourages you to actively pursue a fresh start, reinvent yourself, and thrive. Backed by extensive research and filled with interviews with fellow empty nesters, this book equips you with practical advice and timeless principles, teaching you how to:Change the relationship you once had with your children for the betterFace big issues--including aging parents, finances, and kids returning home--with confidenceRekindle your fire and purpose to live with passion day by dayAmid Burns' wealth of know-how, you'll uncover what may be the most important takeaway of all: the best is yet to come.Praise for Finding Joy in the Empty Nest:"Jim Burns is smart, witty, grounded, and immeasurably practical. Whether you're getting close to the second half of marriage or are in the thick of it, you won't want to miss out on this fantastic book."--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, bestselling authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Startshttps://a.co/d/iZJqr3FBook: Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutAre you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.If you've raised a child, you know that parenting doesn't stop when they turn eighteen. In many ways, your relationship gets even more complicated--your heart and your head are as involved as ever, but you can feel things shifting, whether your child lives under your roof or rarely stays in contact.Doing Life with Your Adult Children helps you navigate this rich and challenging season of parenting. Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, Burns offers practical answers to the most common questions he's received over the years, including:My child's choices are breaking my heart--where did I go wrong?Is it OK to give advice to my grown child?What's the difference between enabling and helping?What boundaries should I have if my child moves back home?What do I do when my child doesn't seem to be maturing into adulthood?How do I relate to my grown child's significant other?What does it mean to have healthy financial boundaries?How can I support

I was reading Barbara Rainey's blog recently and saw a post Relating to Your Adult Children. For most of the years God has had me in a loving a prodigal ministry, we have focused mostly on teens and young adults. But in recent years I hear more and more stories from parents whose adult children have separated from them—some a little, many because of rejecting their faith, and many who have completely cut off contact with their parents.Today Dennis and Barbara are giving us practical and surprising ways to keep that relationship positive and healthyThe Rainey's Resources:Website: https://www.theraineys.orgListen to The Dennis & Barbara Podcast: https://www.theraineys.org/podcastsLearn more about FamilyLife: https://www.familylife.comRead Barbara's Book, My Heart, Ever His: Prayers for Women : https://a.co/d/dAOSNbNJudy's Resources:Read How to Be a Peacemaker: https://bit.ly/3YZguNFRead What to Wear as a Follower of Jesus: Humility: https://bit.ly/4fFqQaYJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University.Our kids are being bombarded by sexual images through social media, YouTube, porn, and music. As parents, we cannot be silent about sex, but it's such an awkward subject to talk about. Jim Burns is here to help us with conversations from his new book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's plan for sex and your body. In this episode, you'll learn: 4:53 Is God like the grinch when it comes to sex and pleasure? 7:26 Start conversations like this 12:33 How to parent differently within this confusing time 16:00 What does God say about sexuality? 18:52 How to talk about dating with your kids 24:41 Why your kids need to be different (and why they'll thank you) 27:09 How to teach your kids how to bounce their eyes Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year and his more than 3 million resources in print in 20 languages. He and his wife have 3 grown daughters. He's the author of numerous books including Doing Life with Your Adult Children. Today he's talking about his newest book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body. Learn more about Jim Burns at Homeword.com https://homeword.com/ Get the book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/ Get the online course, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity https://homeword.com/product/online-course-a-students-guide-to-sexual-integrity/ Get Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Subscribe to Arlene's free email list and get your free Gratitude Workout for your home https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Join us for an insightful chat with Jim Burns, founder of Homeward and author of A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body. Jim shares his wisdom on discussing sexual integrity from a Christian perspective, offering guidance for parents and grandparents to support young people in navigating sexuality with faith and moral clarity. We tackle the challenges of talking to teens about sexuality, and Jim offers practical, do-able advice: frequent, brief conversations at home, starting early (though it's never too late!). This approach helps normalize these discussions, making parents trusted sources on sensitive topics. Jim also highlights the important role grandparents can play, offering a safe, approachable presence for kids facing tough questions. I'm giving away a copy of Jim's new book. Simply post a picture of this podcast on social media, mention the name of the show (That's Just What I Needed) and tag me @donnaajones so I'll know you posted.  Speaking of social media, remember to connect with me on social media for additional resources and upcoming speaking events. You'll find me on Instagram, @donnaajones. Xo, Donna   Listen in to learn more: (07:38) Speaking About Awkwardness and Sex  (10:46) Addressing Adolescent Sexuality and Pornography  (15:07) Talking to Kids About Sexuality (17:28) Showing Christian Love to LGBTQ Individual  (22:25) Accessing the Master Designer's Word  (26:05) Teaching Biblical View of Sexuality  (30:16) Parenting Seminars and Resources Highlighted    xo, Donna Episode 93: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Your Adult Children with Jim Burns   Donna's Resources:   Order a copy of my new book -  Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.    It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon.    If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith or Christianity or simply want to strengthen your knowledge, you'll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God.   It's a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith.   Connect with Jim  Website - https://homeword.com/  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drjimburns/?hl=en    Connect with Donna    Instagram: @donnaajones       Website:  www.donnajones.org       Donna's speaking schedule:   https://donnajones.org/events/    

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Jump into the final week of 25 lessons learned over 25 years of marriage. Reflect on the transformative journey my husband and I embarked upon, filled with wisdom from mentors and inspiration from couples we admire. Embrace the joy and challenges of marriage, and hear how a supportive community has helped us navigate through every stage—from nurturing a young family to wholeheartedly welcoming the adventure of empty nesting and retirement.Gain insights into creating space for what truly matters by exploring the concept of margin in your life. Uncover the peace that comes from decluttering not just physical spaces, but also managing time and finances wisely. We share the joy found in spontaneous, joyful family moments and highlight the importance of intentional family investment while keeping Christ at the heart of all our decisions. It's about making choices that place family first, even amidst the chaos and noise of modern life.Embrace the profound role of faith as more than just a fleeting crutch but as a cornerstone of meaningful relationships and daily life. Learn how treating faith as a relationship can breathe life into marriages, guiding us through the unpredictable journey of life. Discover how scripture can shape your prayers and enable you to lead a faith-centered life, providing stability and strength for you and your loved ones. As our series on marriage draws to a close, we hope these insights inspire and encourage you on your own journey.Resources: Praying the Scriptures for Your Children:https://amzn.to/3Yg6cs5Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens:https://amzn.to/4gZaP0YPraying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children:https://amzn.to/3ZZFtBwPraying the Scriptures for Your Marriage:https://amzn.to/405neu6Praying the Scriptures for Your Life:https://amzn.to/4dFb7r8JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/

Once your child becomes an adult, your relationship will inevitably change. In this dynamic presentation, Dr. Jim Burns helps parents of adult children see how they can help, or hurt, this evolving relationship. As a parent transitions to the role of a coach, they can interact with their adult child in ways that minimize conflict and maximize godly influence.   Receive the book Doing Life with Your Adult Children plus a free audio download of “Learning Your New Role as the Parent of an Adult Child” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

The Genesis of Uncommen In the spirit of fostering stronger male leadership, Greg and Amanda Cash founded Uncommen. The organization aims to inspire husbands, fathers, and leaders to become the men they were always meant to be. This journey began with an app designed to challenge men in their daily lives, promoting engagement and commitment. Despite initial hurdles, Uncommen evolved into a globally recognized content delivery ministry, reaching men worldwide with its impactful message. Recommended Reads Our Man-to-Man podcast often features book recommendations that resonate deeply with our community. Currently, we are diving into: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: An inspiring memoir that offers wisdom on navigating life's challenges. Doing Life with Your Adult Children by Jim Burns: A guide for parents transitioning to a new phase of parenting. Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge: Practical advice on reclaiming a balanced, fulfilling life. Balancing Life's Demands Uncommen provides valuable guidance on balancing work, family, and personal time. Here are some key strategies: Prioritize God: Make time for spiritual growth. Spend Time in the Word: Daily Bible reading fortifies your faith. Pray for Wisdom: Seek divine guidance in all decisions. Invest in Your Family: Dedicate time to nurture familial bonds. Lead […] The post Inspiring Men to Lead with Purpose appeared first on UNCOMMEN.

Our Adult Children - Part 1In this episode, your host, Grace Taylor Segal, reflects on the dynamics of relationships with adult children as we age.She touches on the challenges of maintaining close family ties while addressing various aspects of her relationships with each of her five children and their individual circumstances. Grace introduces the topic of estrangement from adult children, which will be covered in more depth in the next episode. She discusses the importance of flexibility, empathy, and effective communication, offering strategies and statistics on family dynamics and trends. The episode concludes with insights on cultivating meaningful relationships and emphasizes the importance of love and connection as we navigate the ups and downs of parenting adult children.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you'll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you. Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.Contact InfoGrace Taylor SegalEmail: grace@gracetaylorsegal.comFacebook: 60something Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)Instagram: @60somethingpodFacebook Group: 60Something Podhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332(I'll be expanding this list soon, so please check back to find me on Pinterest & TikTok.)LinksSixtysomething Podcast - Episode 12 - Adult Children - DownloadsCommunication Barriershttps://drive.google.com/file/d/13taXFsJ_iMBTUKSUhkt73C0IFoh61hRw/view?usp=sharingActive Listening https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euxz1fimQTKNf0ID9vRqS3pQlT0CFTTA/view?usp=sharingReferencesBooks: • “Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents” by Jane Isay • “Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents” by Allison Bottke • “Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children” by Ruth NemzoffArticles: • “For Parents of Adult Children, the Pandemic Has a Silver Lining” - A piece discussing the changes in parent-adult child relationships during the pandemic. (The New York Times) • “How to Keep the Peace with Your Adult Children” - Offers practical advice for navigating common issues. (Psychology Today)CreditsSixtysomething Theme SongMusic & lyrics by Lizzy SanfordVocals by Lizzy SanfordGuitar: Lizzy & Coco SanfordTimestamps:00:00 Welcome Back!00:23 A Week of Challenges01:06 Introducing the Adult Children Series01:57 Family Rollercoaster03:56 Personal Family...

Author Jodie Berndt offers encouragement to parents who worry about their adult child and guidance for how they can entrust their child to God through prayer.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children and an audio download of "Trusting God With Your Adult Child" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Seeing as though I have a first-grader and all, empty nesting seems a lifetime away. But for so many of us it's one of those things that sneaks up in an instant leaving us and wondering what's next and how to parent these new adults in our lives.   Jim Burns is an absolute delight and comes today with lots of practical information on how to prepare for the empty-nesting years. We discuss how women tend to cope with kids leaving home versus men, and he shares plenty of super relatable insights from his own experience.    We also talk about how to parent our adult children and when to give advice and when to shut-up and smile until called upon. I think one of the mic drop moments in this interview for me came was the reminder that “our words have the power to bless and to curse.” (Remind me to buy a gag for my mouth.)    Please take a few minutes to listen to this fun conversation with Jim Burns, and then share it with your friends who are approaching this same empty-nesting road.     All things Cynthia Life is Messy, God is Good Jim's ministry: HomeWord Finding Joy in the Empty Nest Doing Life with Your Adult Children  

Mentoring Week #11 How to pray for your children (CLICK HERE for info on mentoring)Welcome to this week's Mentoring Session! Tonight I will talk about how to pray for your children. If you do not have children, you can use these suggestions to pray for nieces and nephews. your friend's children, or all the children of the world. All children need our prayers. We can see how badly our own children or those close to us need prayers. Now, imagine they didn't have anyone praying for them. There are so many children out there who have no one praying for them. Tonight, I will start with our kids, or those close to us, because I know many of our hearts our heavy with worry for our children.First, let me begin by saying there is no right or wrong way to pray for your children. What I will be doing today is going over several things I have learned over the years while searching for various ways to pray for my boys. I have three boys who are 15, 18 & 19 right now. They are all stable compared to where they have been in the past, yet they could still all use prayers. I have learned over the years not to worry about them too much as I know God is looking out for them. This trust has come through growing closer to the Lord and also through counseling.I say counseling because sometimes you need someone else to point things out to you. When my boys were younger I would stress about their future. One of them was physically abusive towards family members and I would worry that would mean he would be an abusive husband and dad. I had another son that did many unsafe behaviors and I was worried he would accidentally kill himself.  You can see how that would be pretty stressful. I had a counselor who explained to me that it doesn't do any good to worry about the future because so much could happen between now and then.For instance, at the time, it would be at least seven years or more before my boys were adults. She said a lot can happen in those seven years. They could grow out of the behavior, get help for the behavior, or have someone come into their lives and change. Basically, why worry about something that may never happen? At the same time as I was learning this, I was also learning to trust the Lord more. When I let what my counselor was telling me really sink in and then I also realized God loves my boys more than I ever could imagine, I was finally able to release almost all the worry that I have for my children. It was truly freeing and I pray each of you listening learns how to turn your worry over to God and release it. If you want help, let me know.Now, just because I don't worry about my children's futures doesn't mean I am not praying for them. I am still praying for them and for the things I would like to see happen in their lives. Tony and I wrote a prayer for the boys about two years ago. We said it daily for a week or two, and then I said it on my own for a bit, and then we slowly forgot about it. I found the prayer the other day and looked through it to see if any of the things we prayed for had come true yet. Almost all of the prayers had been answered. We have seen many positive changes in the boys and many of them were listed in our prayer. I hope you can see the power of our prayers for our children. When we ask, God answers. So start asking specifically what you would like to see. I am a big believer in praying specifically because then God gets all the more glory. It is much easier to see when God has answered a specific prayer than a generic prayer. For instance, if you are praying for your kid's behavior to get better, what is the measurement of better? How will you know if it is better, especially if the improvement is there, but small and you are around it all day? How about if you prayed that your child would go a whole hour or a whole day without doing a certain behavior? Then would you notice if that prayer was answered? What about praying that your child would make a really good friend at school? Would you know when that prayer was answered? Do you get what I am saying? The more specific we are with our prayers, the more we will be able to praise God when He answers them.I also strongly believe that we should write down our prayer requests—not just those for our kids but those others have asked us to pray for as well. When we write down our prayers, we have a record of all the things we ask God for, and then, if we periodically go through the book we wrote them down in, we can see all the prayers He has answered for us. This is extremely helpful when we are going through a really hard time. When we are struggling, and it feels like God isn't answering any of our prayers, we can look through our book or prayers and see all the ones He has answered for us in the past. Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” If He did it before He will do it again.A few years ago, I started a notebook with prayer requests in it. When I write a prayer request in the book, I leave several blank lines before I write the next request. These blank lines are so that I can go and update the request with a praise report when it is answered. I also highlight all the requests that have been answered so I can go back and look at them whenever I need to be reminded that God answers prayers. I also look back when I am feeling down and need a little pick me up.Now that you know being specific in your prayers and writing down your prayer requests is important let's discuss specific prayer points.  (SLIDE) I read a book called The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian. This book really opened my eyes to the various things we can pray for our children. She prayed very specifically, and for things, I had never thought of before. I would highly recommend this book. At the end of each chapter, she has a specific prayer written out for the subject of that chapter.  Here are the chapter titles so you can get an idea of what I am talking about.    Releasing my child into God's Hands, Securing Protection from Harm, Feeling Love and Protected, Establishing and Eternal Future, Honoring Parents and Resisting Rebellion, Maintaining Good Family Relationships. Attracting Godly Friends and Role Models, Developing a Hunger for the Things of God, Being the Person God Created, Following Truth & Rejecting Lies, Enjoying the Life of Health and Healing, Having the Motivation for Proper Body Care, Instilling the Desire to Learn, Identifying God-Given Gifts and Talents, Learning to Speak Life, Staying Attracted to Holiness and Purity, Praying through a Child's Room, Enjoying Freedom of Fear, Receiving a Sound Mind, Inviting the Joy of the Lord, Destroying an Inheritance of Family Bondage, Avoiding Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Addictions, Rejecting Sexual Immorality, Finding the Perfect Mate, Living Free of Unforgiveness, Walking in Repentance, Breaking Down Ungodly Strongholds, Seeking Wisdom and Discernment, Growing in Faith, Getting Through the Teenage Years Successfully and Praying for Your Adult Children.Did you hear any titles that took you by surprise? There were several that I would not ever have thought to pray about and yet when I did, I saw changes. One I can think of off the top of my head is the chapter on praying for my kids to have the motivation for proper body care. We had three teenage boys who weren't that fond of showering, and with all the other issues we had going on in our house, this was the least of my worries. Yet, I didn't want them to be the “smelly” kid in school. I wanted them to have friends, and that is difficult when you smell bad. Tony and I added this into our daily prayer for the boys for a bit and now they all take better care of their hygiene. I wouldn't say they are where I want them to be, but they are doing much better and I didn't have to nag them all the time. I just needed to pray for them.   What specific prayers can you start saying to see changes in your kids?Another suggestion I have received recently is to pray in my children's rooms after they go to school. I was told to go into their room and bless it and to bind any spirits that might be there. You have authority over all spirits that are in your house. All Spirits, good and evil, are bound by our free will. If we tell them to leave, they must obey. Your prayer can be as simple as Lord, I bless this room, and I bind any evil spirits that might be here, and I send them to the foot of the cross. However, there is a prayer in the book I mentioned a few minutes ago for praying in your child's room, and it is really good. You can part of it, or all of it depending on what fits for you.  It says,“Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to dwell in this room, which belongs to (name of child). You are Lord over heaven and earth, and I proclaim that you are Lord over this room as well. Flood it with your light and life. Crowd out any darkness which seeks to impose itself here, and let no spirits of fear, depression, anger, doubt, anxiety, rebelliousness, or hatred (name anything you've seen manifested in your child's behavior) find any place here. I pray that nothing will come into this room that is not approved by you, Lord. If there is anything here that shouldn't be, show me it so it can be taken out. Put your complete protection over this room so the evil cannot enter here by any means. Fill this room with your love, peace, and joy. I pray that my child will say, as David did, "I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. I will set nothing wicked before my eyes" (Psalm 103:2 to 3"). I pray that you, Lord, will make this room a holy place sanctified for your glory. In Jesus's name, I pray.” I forgot all about this prayer, and yet I am definitely going to start saying it tomorrow when my boys get on the bus. Actually I will probably start today in the room of my oldest because he will be at work later today. Another suggestion was to fill a spray bottle with holy water and bless your whole house with it. We do this before each prayer group meeting. One of us walks through the hallway and the empty rooms of the building we are using, and we ask the Lord to bless the house. We bind any evil spirits that are hanging out and we send them the foot of the cross. We also ask the Lord to protect the space we are in and to prevent anything that is not of Him from entering while we are using that space. You can do this in your house, and you can do this in your children's homes if they are older and have their own place.You might be wondering why I am suggesting to bless your house with Holy Water.   Holy Water is a powerful spiritual armor in times of temptation.  St. Teresa of Avila, whose temptations were as terrible as anyone's, has left us these wise words of counsel:    “I have found by experience that there is nothing from which the devils fly more quickly than from Holy Water.  They also fly from the Cross, but they return almost immediately.  Certainly, the power of Holy Water must be great; for my part, my soul feels particular comfort in taking it, and very generally a refreshment and interior delight which I cannot express.”    Long before St. Teresa of Avila, Holy Water was a sacramental in the Catholic Church.  Water, which as a symbol of purification held a high place in biblical times, has retained its rich symbolism.According to the Apostolic Constitutions, a document dating back well over 15 centuries, the use of holy water is attributed to a recommendation issued by St. Matthew, the apostle and Evangelist. The lives of the saints are packed with instances of heavenly protection and blessing secured through the reverent use of holy water. If you want more information on holy water, just let me know. If you are interested in blessing your house with Holy Water, you can go into any Catholic Church and fill up your spray bottle or any bottle with it. It is free and there for all to use. The next suggestion that I just learned about, so I have not tried it yet, is to pray over our children's pillows. When you are blessing their room, spend a minute praying over their pillow. Pray that the Lord grants them good dreams, speaks to them in their dreams, and encounters them in their dreams. Pray that the Lord protects them from nightmares and any evil thoughts. (SLIDE)Another really important thing that the book talks about that I didn't even think of before is to pray for our children to follow the truth and reject the lies. The enemy is constantly speaking lies over our children. He is whispering in their ears that they are unloved, they are unwanted, they are not enough and so on. We need to pray that they will reject these lies. We need to pray that the Lord will protect their mind from believing these lies. We need to pray that the lies others tell them will not take root. We need to pray that the Lord will fill their mind with who they are in His eyes. We need to pray that the Lord will replace any lies they believe with His truth of who they really are. We also need to pray that they know how much God loves them. Everyone is searching for love these days, and I don't think it is any different for kids. We live in a broken world, so even if we have parents who love us, they aren't always great at showing it, and we aren't always great at accepting it. Kids feel more alone than ever these days; even though we live in a world where kids have constant contact with each other, they don't tend to have meaningful relationships with each other. Also, with all the constant contact that means those who are mean to you also have constant access to you. We need to pray that our kids can feel our love, but more importantly, we need to pray that they feel God's love. God's love is perfect. If they knew how much God loved them, they would have all the love they needed. We can pray that they know no matter what they do, God will always love them. We can pray that they know they don't have to do anything to earn His love; they already have it and will never lose it! Most of the things we have covered so far are geared more towards our younger children who are still living at our house. Now I would like to give you a few ideas of how we can pray for our adult children. I am just entering this stage, so I am new to this. My oldest is an adult, however, he is living at home with us. Many of the things I talked about earlier in this session apply to our adult children as well. Meaning that we can pray for them to know God's love; we can pray God protects their minds from the lies of the enemy and fills them with His truth.  You can spray Holy Water and bless their house if they say it is ok or if you are there when they are not home. However, there are some things you can pray over your adult children that you don't necessarily have to do for your young kids.For instance, you can pray over your children's marriages. You can pray that they are loving and caring spouses. You can pray they are faithful and help each other grow closer to the Lord. You can pray that the Lord is part of their marriage. You can pray for specific things that apply to your children. For instance, if your adult child has a bad temper, you can pray they learn to control their temper. You can pray that the Lord fills them with the peace of Christ. When you go over to their house to visit, before walking through the door, you can say a quick prayer imparting peace on them. Dear Lord, I impart peace on this house and all who are in it. If there is a lot of anger, frustration, and so on in this house, you could walk around the outside of the house and just impart peace on the house and all the land around it. God gave Adam dominion over all created things. This means you can pray for peace into their house; you can pray for peace into the soil around the house, and you can impart peace all around their house, inside and out.You can also pray for your adult children's jobs. Pray that they have a job they love, one that lights them up inside. Pray that they have a Godly boss and coworkers who encourage them on their faith journey. If they don't seem to be on any faith journey, pray that they encounter someone at their job who waters the seed you have planted and helps it to take root and bear fruit. You can pray they have a good work ethic.I read an article about praying for our adult children. The author talked about how she used to pray generally for her kids. However, now that she knows the Lord more, she realizes how intimately He cares about every detail of our lives and our children's lives. Here are some of the specific ways we can pray for our adult children, especially if they have fallen away from God.Ask God to show up in their lives in ways they can't deny. Ask Him for big miracles and little miracles, but most of all, ask Him to open your kids' eyes to what He's doing.Ask God to give them peace that isn't natural. In our world today, it seems like everything is stressful—from the price of groceries to going out in public. We are surrounded by news reports that feed our fears. Feeling a sense of peace in the midst of this is supernatural.Ask God to act specifically. If your child has a need, take that need to God on their behalf. Don't prejudge if the request is too small or too large. Give it to God and watch what He can do.Ask God to bless them in an exact way. Are they struggling with finances? Ask God to act. Are they trying for a work promotion? Ask God to work that out.Use Scripture to pray for them. God's Word is powerful. When we pray Bible verses for our children, we can be assured that God is listening.Ask God to show them something. Perhaps they didn't get the work promotion they wanted; ask God to show them why that was a good thing instead of a bad one.Ask God to draw them to Him. We can ask God to make our children so uncomfortable without Him that they'll come running back.The article I read says letting our kids know we are praying for them is just as important as actually praying for them. The author states that it is important to be specific in letting them know how we are praying for them. Here is what the author said: Tell them you're praying for an exact answer to something they've shared. Perhaps they're worried about car repairs. Share that you'll be asking God to provide all they need. By being specific, we've primed them to notice a specific answer.Share with them that every morning you pray for their safety. When we let them know when and what we're praying it makes our prayers more real to them. This is also a great way to model the fact that you spend time with God every morning.Point out the answers to the things you've asked God for on their behalf. When your child shares that they received something you've prayed for, point it out. It's not important to make a big deal about the answers, just mentioning how we've seen God work is enough. The impact comes when we do this consistently. As our adult children see God answering our requests regularly it can be life-changing. In addition, by letting them know we were praying for that exact answer, we show them how God answers prayers.Share specific verses from the Bible that you've been praying. If you've been praying for God to make your child's next steps obvious and the Bible verse you've been praying is, “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:6, share that with them.Ask your adult children how you can pray for them. As they see the power that comes from spending time with God in prayer, they will often begin to open the spiritual door wider. When that happens, we can ask for ways they'd like us to pray for them.It is hard to see our adult children heading down the wrong path. Sometimes we can get discouraged and feel helpless. We can say things like, “All I can do now is pray.” Prayer is more powerful than anything else you were doing on your own. Prayer is the most powerful thing you can do. Once you enlist the help of God, you no longer have to worry because He is in control, and He will make sure they end up on the straight and narrow eventually. It is all in God's time, not our own. God's ways are not like our ways, and his thoughts are not like our thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8)I have noticed more change in my boys once I started to stop nagging them all the time and worrying about them all the time and started praying more and going to God with my fears. Nagging will not change our children. Telling them what they are doing is wrong will also not change our children. I did not see real changes in my kids' behaviors until I started leading more with love and prayers. When I could see they were acting out, I stopped punishing them so much and started loving them more. I came alongside them and let them know I understood how they were feeling. I let them know what they did was wrong and yet they are still good kids. I loved them no matter what they did. If they were doing things that scared me or I started to worry, I would bring it to God and pray about it. He would always calm my fears and assure me that all would be ok. You can do this too.I know you are sure you know what is best for your children, just as I am sure I know best for mine. However, the truth is that only God knows what is best. Often times we let our fears get in the way of what we want for our kids. For instance, we don't want them playing video games because it won't lead to anything, and yet God could be using that gift your child has to invent the next best-selling video game. You think he or she is wasting time and yet God is preparing him or her in the same way He is preparing you for your destiny. Turn your kids over to the Lord. Give Him your worries. When you are afraid your kids are making a mistake, bring it to God first. If he wants you to bring it to their attention, He will let you know. If He doesn't, then He will let you know that too. Take the time to stop and turn to God first. I bet if you do this one small thing you will see your relationships begin to change. I bet your kids will start to seek you out for advice because you listen to them and because you aren't nagging them. God will prepare their hearts to hear what you have to say if He wants you to say it. He will also tell you how to say it if you ask Him. God is so good!This Week's Questions:How can I best pray for my children this week?What areas are you calling me to pray over for my children? Some ideas:Releasing my child into God's Hands, Securing Protection from Harm, Feeling Love and Protected, Establishing and Eternal Future, Honoring Parents and Resisting Rebellion, Maintaining Good Family Relationships. Attracting Godly Friends and Role Models, Developing a Hunger for the Things of God, Being the Person God Created, Following Truth & Rejecting Lies, Enjoying the Life of Health and Healing, Having the Motivation for Proper Body Care, Instilling the Desire to Learn, Identifying God-Given Gifts and Talents, Learning to Speak Life, Staying Attracted to Holiness and Purity, Praying through a Child's Room, Enjoying Freedom of Fear, Receiving a Sound Mind, Inviting the Joy of the Lord, Destroying an Inheritance of Family Bondage, Avoiding Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Addictions, Rejecting Sexual Immorality, Finding the Perfect Mate, Living Free of Unforgiveness, Walking in Repentance, Breaking Down Ungodly Strongholds, Seeking Wisdom and Discernment, Growing in Faith, Getting Through the Teenage Years Successfully and Praying for Your Adult Children.Which one of the following ways are you calling me to pray for my adult children this week? Some ideas:Ask God to show up in their lives in ways they can't deny.Ask God to give them peace that isn't natural.Ask God to act specifically.Ask God to bless them in an exact way.Use Scripture to pray for them.Ask God to show them something.Ask God to draw them to Him.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those here tonight and those who are watching the recording. Lord, we need your help with our children, no matter how young or old they are. Lord, help us to release our fears and worries to you. Help us to turn our children over to you for your protection. Lord, you love them more than we ever could. You see the whole picture of their life where we only see a small piece of it. Show us how to pray for them. Lead us in prayer Lord. Holy Spirit teach us to pray as we should. We love you Lord and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen!Thank you for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If you want more info on mentoring click here. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Remember Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day.Today's Word from the Lord was received in November 2023 by a member of the Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group during one of our meetings. For more information about the prayer group or these words please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com.  "I am pleased with all of you, my children, more than you might think. I am your God. I love you with a love that you can never begin to feel the depths of here on earth. But you will know me as I know you one day, and we will rejoice together. We will rejoice together to be in the presence of all the saints and angels." 

Talking to your adult children about all the issues you will face as you get older is often very difficult. This episode will give you a practical and empathetic approach to working with your children to discuss and plan all the decisions you will have to make. Bob will lay out the steps to prepare and hold a family meeting to open the lines of communication. He will address such critical areas as legal issues that can impact the family, end-of-life planning, health care planning, and passing on a legacy to the next generation. About Bob Mauterstock:Bob Mauterstock is an accomplished speaker, author, and sought-after authority on the financial concerns of baby boomers and their adult children. For over 35 years, Bob has helped families achieve a worry-free, comfortable retirement. He has inspired baby boomers and their adult children to give each other the gift of communication and preserve their legacy for future generations.He set up his first registered investment advisory firm in 1982 (Financial Action Plans, Inc.) and began doing financial planning for clients. In 1987, he became a Certified Financial Planner specializing in retirement income planning, long-term care planning, investment management, and legacy planning and worked with hundreds of families throughout New England. After selling his practice in 2009 and officially retiring as a financial planner, Bob began to focus his energy on coaching financial advisers to learn the skills to advise their clients on eldercare issues. He has been quoted in several publications and appeared on several radio programs. In addition, he has spoken to groups of financial advisors and their clients throughout the country. Bob has also authored four books, Can We Talk? The Financial Guide for Baby Boomers Assisting Their Elderly Parents, Passing the Torch, Critical Conversations with Your Adult Children, Financial Advisor Safeguard Volume 1: How to Protect Yourself, Your Practice and Your Aging Clients Who Have Diminished Mental Capacity, and Caring for Your Elderly Parents: Timely Tips for Baby Boomers.Bob received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a master's from UCONN. After graduating from Princeton, he served in the US Navy for over 4 years as a pilot in Helicopter Support Squadron 4. He holds the CFP®, ChFC, and CLTC designations. Get in touch with Bob Mauterstock:Visit the Bob's Website: https://plan4lifenow.com/ Download Bob's Handouts:Digital Estate Handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/digtialestateHow to Hold a Successful Family Meeting Handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/familymeetingLifefolio Handout: https://giftofcommunication.com/lifefolio-system/ Buy Bob's Books: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/torch and https://revolutionizeretirement.com/safeguard Website Mentioned During Interview: https://theconversationproject.org/ What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

Improving Relationships with Your Adult Children....Becky and Franne lay out some issues that tests the limits of love between parents and their adult children.  They also offer tips to help you navigate a more loving relationship through life's many challenges.  Tip Spoiler Alert:  Shut the F!%#@ up.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Today we welcome Jeff Opdyke to the show! Bill and returning guest host, Jackie, sit down with Jeff to talk about raising financially savvy children as well as the pros and cons of living internationally.  Jeff was born and raised in South Louisiana but grew up traveling the world and has never really stopped. He spent 17 years covering personal finance and investing for The Wall Street Journal, and seven years writing the Journal's nationally syndicated “Love & Money” column that chronicled the real ways personal finances and personal relationships clash.  Jeff has traveled to more than 70 countries and currently works as a digital nomad living and writing from Cascais, Portugal about retirement lifestyle, travel, and global investing. Jeff Opdyke is the editor of The Global Intelligence Letter and contributor to International Living. Welcome to the show, Jeff! Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Resources mentioned on the show: Replay: Your Second Chance to Invest in the American Dream by Jeff Opdyke Financially Ever After: The Couples' Guide to Managing Money by Jeff Opdyke Bite Your Tongue Podcast Episode 2: MONEY...and Your Adult Children! Money Letters 2 My Daughter by Jackie Cummings Koski 4% Rule International Living International Living Conferences Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

In part two of our series on parenting teens and young adults, today we once again join with therapist and author Kristen Hatton to discuss the realities of raising this generation. Using a hot seat format, we hit some of the most challenging topics. From vaping to bullying to eating disorders to sex, we're “going there” in this episode. If you want a refreshingly honest, faith-informed perspective on teen parenting, this conversation is for you. **If you didn't listen to part 1, be sure to listen here. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Birds and Bees Ministry The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Take some time to journal or talk through these. Be a student of your teen or young adult – what do you notice? Are you under or over parenting? What evidence is there of this? How can you love your child's friends well? What can you do to address the heart of your child (rather than focusing on behavior modification)? Who could help you navigate this season with your teen / young adult? What activity can you do with your teen / young adult to connect right now? Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you!

This "other Dr. Ruth" will gently guide you through the intricacies of parenting your adult children. With the wisdom of a scholar and the humility that only the mother of four grownups can bring to the subject, she deftly addresses issues of communication, in-laws, stylistic and cultural differences, grandparenting, disappointment, adult sibling relationships, money, and more, while encouraging us to acknowledge and utilize our children's expertise.Dr. Nemzoff will share vivid vignettes and make sound suggestions to help us create satisfying mutual relationships. Dr. Ruth Nemzoff's books are useful as an adjunct to therapy or a part of retirement planning.About Ruth Nemzoff:Dr. Ruth Nemzoff is the author of Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children and Don't Roll Your Eyes: Making In-Laws into Family and is a resident scholar at Brandeis Women's Studies Research Center.She has lectured over 350 venues on emerging adulthood, parenting adult children, empty nests, intermarriage, grandparenting, and family dynamics in intergenerational families.She is an advice columnist for the American Israelite and a frequent blogger for The Huffington Post and Betterafter50. She serves on Interfaith Family and Brandeis Women's Studies Research Center boards. Her papers are archived at the Schlesinger Library at Harvard University, which granted her a doctorate in social policy. She has served three terms in the New Hampshire Legislature and was New Hampshire's Deputy Commissioner of Health and Welfare.She is the mother of four adult children, four in-law children, and a grandmother of eleven. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Harris Berman, Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine. Get in touch with Ruth Nemzoff:Visit Ruth's website:  https://www.ruthnemzoff.com/ Buy Ruth's books: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/bitetongue What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

Here on this show, we talk to quite a few fantastic younger adults. But where did they come from? and how did they become so fantastic? Well on this episode of Honest to God, we sit down with a few parents of younger adults to find out how what they did to raise such great young people. Check out our parent network: thequestatlanta Listen On Spotify Listen on the quest app: Android Apple Follow us on Instagram: @honest2god_ya Watch us on Youtube: @Honest2God Stuff Mentioned: Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Gail Poyner and Kristen A. Jenson Doing Life with Your Adult Children by Jim Burns Catholic in a small town Seek conference City on purpose Guests Socials: Producer Ben: Website Mac and Katherine: Podcast

Today's guest is Jodie Berndt and I am so excited for you all to hear her encouragement and learn about her book!   Jodie is a wife, mom to four adult kids, and grandparent to two little ones with two more on the way. She is also the author of the beloved Praying the Scriptures series of books. Her previous books are Praying the Scriptures for Your Children, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Praying the Scriptures for Your Life. And now, she is releasing Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage.   Jodie and I talk about why praying the scriptures is powerful and important, why investing in your marriage matters, how we can practically invest in our spouses, and how marriage ultimately points us to the beauty of the Gospel.   Connect with Jodie Website: https://jodieberndt.com/ Instagram: @jodie_berndt Facebook: @JodieBerndtWrites   Links Mentioned https://jodieberndt.com/resource_category/printables/ https://jodieberndt.com/praying-the-scriptures-for-your-marriage/  Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first Thursday in May is designated by the United States Congress as a day when all US citizens are asked to turn to God in prayer. Every year the president is required by law to sign a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on that day. This focus on prayer for our country is crucial and prompted today's podcast on the subject of prayer. When death intersects our lives, it is unwanted, often unexpected, and interrupts everything. When this happens, it is important that we do not let grief separate us from talking to God. This is the time when we need Him the most. And it is essential that we pray with and for our children.  In this episode, Lori discusses prayer including: Her journey and experience with prayer Prayers of Jesus and prayer in the Bible Reasons to pray Different types of prayer Prayer resources Resources on Prayer: What Happens When Women Pray by Evelyn Christensen Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious Specific, and Strategic Prayer  by Priscilla Schier,  The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop.  War Room  Prayers for the Fatherless Prayers for the Widow booklet PrayerMate Other Resources: Accepting Fatherlessness by God's Grace with Isaac Apon The Investment of a Mentor with Brandon Apon and Eric Helms The Value of a Mentor for Fatherless Sons with Evan Apon and Dave Inabnit Mom, you are not alone!  Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom  For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

Almost 40% of young adults live with their parents or grandparents. This is the highest percentage in 70 years. The last time young adults did life in such proximity to their parents or grandparents was just before the Depression. Then it was out of financial need. Today it seems there is a whole different perspective on the part of the young adults. Dr. Chuck Betters talks to Jim Burns, author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children about some of the challenges for parents as they transition from parenting children to parenting young adults. Jim gives practical advice and hopeful encouragement for this tough yet rewarding transition. If you have an adult child, you know that parenting doesn't stop when a child reaches the age of eighteen. In many ways, it gets more complicated. Both your heart and your head are as involved as ever, whether your child lives under your roof or rarely stays in contact. In this conversation and in his book, parenting expert Jim Burns helps us navigate one of the richest and most challenging seasons of parenting. Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, Burns offers practical answers to questions often asked by parents of adult children.

There's so much sadness that can happen as we approach the season when our kids leave our home...certainly as we're in it and adjusting to the changes in our home and daily lives. But I believe this time can also be one that is brimming over with potential, and as we end our focus on parenting adult children this month, I want to leave on a high note, and give you a vision for walking into a hope-filled future. On today's show, my friend Monica Swanson is sharing 3 ways to thrive when your kids leave your home.    Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you. Click here to learn more.   LINKS:  Show Notes This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children Raising Amazing, by Monica Swanson About Million Praying Moms  

If a young adult child is struggling, it's easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it's good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-21?refcd=1627801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/good-and-bad-ways-to-apologize-to-a-struggling-adult-child/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1627801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What does it look like to trust God when your child is struggling? John and Danny share about the difference counseling can make for a hurting parent, and Jim Daly speaks with Allison Bottke on how she's learned to trust God with her adult son. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-21?refcd=1627801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/trusting-god-and-your-instincts/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1627801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably heard the quote, "Show me your 5 closest friends and I'll show you your future." I'm not sure who originally said that, but there's some truth in it. It takes an awfully strong personality and character to resist the flow, especially when the flow is carrying those closest to you, and as our children get older, it becomes harder and harder for us to control their friendships. I can tell you what kind of friends I hope my children will choose, but frankly, gone are the days when I can set up a playdate filled with children from good homes whose families will be a good influence on mine. On today's show, we're going over four ways we can continue to encourage solid community for our older kids.   Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you. Click here to learn more.   LINKS:  Show Notes This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children About Million Praying Moms  

When they're little, offering our children peace has a lot to do with the environment we create for them, our ability to control our own emotions, and just providing them with stability and routine. A safe place to live, a bed to sleep in, and dependable meals. Unconditional love. But as they grow up, their peace becomes less and less dependent upon us as their parents, and more on their own choices and relationship with Jesus. On today's show, we're looking at guiding principles and tools in scripture we can teach our adult children to help lessen their stress and find peace in their relationship with God.   Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you. Click here to learn more.   LINKS:  Show Notes This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children About Million Praying Moms  

How do we do life with our adult kids? Parenting adult children is radically different than parenting younger children. Is it possible to do too much for our adult children and end up hurting them and their future? Are we helping or enabling our adult child? What if we don't like our child's spouse or the spouse's family? How should parents respond when they experience rejection from their adult kids? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues with part 2 of his interview with Jim Burns (www.homeword.com) about his new book “Doing Life with Your Adult Children.” We love the subtitle of Jim's book. “Keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out.” If you missed part 1 with Jim Burns, catch up here: Get your copy of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book Do you have an adult child who is struggling in their faith? What does it take to reach a prodigal child? Find hope and help in Dr. Rienow's book, Never Too Late: Encouraging Faith in Your Adult Child: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting/nevertoolate

Are you parenting an adult, or almost-adult child?   If you've been listening, you know that I have a senior in high school this year. I prayed over the summer, before his last high school year even started, that the Lord would guide me through it, and help me navigate it with grace.     I haven't always known the right thing to do, or the right way to parent him through this season. Because he's our first to graduate, my husband and I are feeling and praying our way through this.    Thankfully, there are women like Mary DeMuth who are willing to lead on this, and share what God has taught them about parenting adult children.   Join me and Mary on the podcast today as we talk about parenting your adult kids with joy. Note: Even if you don't yet have adult kids, tune in. I believe what Mary shares will expand your perspective. I wish I had had this message when my kids were younger. I would've helped me be more prepared now. Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you. Click here to learn more. LINKS:  Show Notes This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy About Million Praying Moms

How do we do life with our adult kids? What does it mean to parent adult children? How can parents rebuild broken relationships with their adult kids? What should we do if we disagree with the choices our children are making? When do we set boundaries in difficult situations? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow interviews Jim Burns (www.homeword.com) about his new book “Doing Life with Your Adult Children.” We love the subtitle of Jim's book. “Keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out.” Get your copy of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book Do you have an adult child who is struggling in their faith? What does it take to reach a prodigal child? Find hope and help in Dr. Rienow's book, Never Too Late: Encouraging Faith in Your Adult Child: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting/nevertoolate

Are you a parent of an adult, or almost-adult, child?  If so, this season of the podcast is for you!  We're going to be talking about being parents of adult children with some of my favorites, like Mary DeMuth, and Monica Swanson, and talking about some of the specific challenges our adult children face. Parenting in this season brings lots of change, and moms need some light and company for the road. All month long, we're going to be taking a look at what God's Word has to say about this season, how it can bring us comfort, and how we can find holy purpose in praying God's Word for our adult children in the areas they need it most.  Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you. Click here to learn more. LINKS:  Show Notes This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children About Million Praying Moms    

Healthy boundaries with an adult child are essential in order for your relationship to function well. John and Danny offer hope to parents who struggle with people-pleasing tendencies, and share why boundaries are a blessing. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-21?refcd=1613802Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-its-time-to-implement-a-boundary/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1613802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your adult child is struggling, one of the greatest blessings is having a supportive friend to walk with you. John and Danny share about the value of friends, plus healthy ways to talk about the pain you're experiencing. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-21?refcd=1613802Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/supportive-friends-for-when-a-child-is-struggling/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1613802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you trust God when a child has gone completely off the rails? Danny and John discuss drawing healthy boundaries with a young adult child, and when it's good to tell your son or daughter, "no." Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-24?refcd=1602102Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/stop-the-bad-stuff/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1602102If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the worst things a parent could face is to learn a child is struggling with a serious addiction. John and Danny provide some helpful responses for if your child is struggling with substance abuse or another type of addiction. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-24?refcd=1602102Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/s-a-n-i-t-y-for-struggling-parents/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1602102If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an extremely difficult thing if you have a child who isn't following the Lord. John and Danny share about common problems with young adult children today and offer hope to parents who are struggling with discouragement. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1589903Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/hope-in-spite-of-the-pain/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1589903If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's an extremely difficult thing if you have a child who isn't following the Lord. John and Danny share about common problems with young adult children today and offer hope to parents who are struggling with discouragement. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1589903Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/if-your-child-has-gone-off-the-rails/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1589903If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the most important ways we extend grace to our prodigals is through our words. In Colossians 4:6 Paul reminds us: Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.  Words are powerful. They have the potential to inflame discord and inflict great emotional harm, or the capacity to encourage repentance and restoration, and offer healing and reconciliation.   Resources: Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9 Talking with Your Adult Children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIsyOFn3BA&t=23s   Stay connected: Website: com/podcast Facebook: com/JudyDouglass417 Instagram: com/judydouglass417 Twitter: com/judydouglass417 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-douglass-815aa358/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qzjAqY

“He's building his testimony.”  With those words, God kept reminding me of this important truth from Jesus: “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working” (John 5:17). When our loved one is doing destructive things, our tendency is often to sigh or cry or despair. Yet God is at work even in all this. He is at work in our prodigals, He is at work in these circumstances, and He is at work in us. Resources:  Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9 Talking with Your Adult Children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIsyOFn3BA&t=23s  Stay connected: Website: judydouglass.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417 Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417 Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-douglass-815aa358/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qzjAqY

You want your child to succeed in life. But what do you do when your son or daughter is making poor choices and you cannot bail them out? John and Danny offer hope to parents who are blaming themselves for their child's problems. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1521501Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-its-time-to-make-a-difficult-decision/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: http://focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1521501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the difficult realities of having adult children is you cannot make their decisions for them. John and Danny discuss why trying to rescue your child from poor decisions isn't helpful, and how to surround yourself with godly friends if your child is struggling. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1521501Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-need-accountability/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: http://focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1521501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Praying for our adult children. Parenting has many ups and downs and challenges. Praying for our children is not only a gift, and our God-given right, but Mindy believes it's our responsibility. Stormie Omartain has written so many good book on prayer. In this episode, Mindy talks about "How to Pray for Your Adult Children" a book written by Omartian. Please join Mindy for some prayer on this subject as well as some reading from this book. --Connect with MindyWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube--Looking for a community of Godly babes? Join the the Bible Babes!

If your adult child is about to make a bad decision, your reaction might be to step in and stop them. However, sometimes, the most loving thing you can do is let them face the consequences of their choices. John and Danny share why enabling bad behavior is never good for your parenting. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/helping-vs-enabling/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When a son or daughter struggles to launch well into adulthood, it can be heartbreaking for the parent. John and Danny share common reasons why kids have a hard time launching into maturity, and offer an opportunity to get help if your child is having trouble. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-struggles-to-launch/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Today's guest is someone I'm so glad to have share her story and her ministry on the podcast. Jodie Berndt is the author of the Praying the Scriptures for Your Children series and has impacted so many parents' prayer lives--including mine! Her book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, was so impactful for me that I bought one for every close friend and family member with adult children. Jodie shares how she first learned about praying the scriptures for her children at Moms in Prayer and how those prayers were instrumental in changing the mood in her home and changing her children's lives. She has some creative ways she's developed to pray for your own kids and I'm planning on implementing a few for my children and even my grandson. I share a little during this episode about how her book influenced me to write a prayer for my daughter's future husband and how God answered that prayer in an amazing way. Jodie has so much great wisdom and practical tips that I know you'll be better equipped to pray for your children no matter how old they are.