This week on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I’m joined by Tricia Thornton, author of the brand-new book Beyond Blessed Parenting: Embrace These Seven Principles and Experience Authentic Connection.
Tricia brings both professional and personal wisdom into this conversation. She’s a licensed therapist, wife, and mom of two, and she knows firsthand the weight that parents are carrying in today’s world. In this episode, we talk about:
Her own story of finding freedom after childhood trauma and how it shaped her calling
The power of silence, listening, forgiveness, and balance in parenting
Why authentic connection—not perfection—is what every child really needs
How fear can imprint on us and how faith anchors us through it
Practical tools for parents (and really, for anyone) to create connection in a noisy, distracted world
Even if you’re not a parent, you’ll find encouragement here. Tricia reminds us that we can choose presence over perfection and lean into God’s promises when life feels overwhelming.
Bio:
Tricia Thornton is a native of Atlanta, GA. She completed her B.S. in Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University. Upon earning her M.A. in Counseling at Denver Seminary, she went on to become a certified School Counselor K-12, also from Vanderbilt University. Tricia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and owns a private practice serving children and parents. She also is a public speaker to various groups. While not writing and working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their white German Shepherd in Nashville, TN.
Anchor Verses:
Psalm 91:4
Connect with Tricia:
Website: https://www.triciathornton.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/triciathorntontherapy
FB: https://m.facebook.com/triciathorntontherapy/
💥 Bonus: The first 30 people who register for the Anchored in Hope workshop on this Saturday will get Gena McCown’s devotional, Deep Forgiveness, a bookmark with a link to order Katie Reid’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do, and a candle!
📍Canton, OH | 🗓️ September 20 | 🎟️ General Admission $25, $10 for afternoon session only, VIP: $40 includes workshop t-shirt and reserved seating
https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-details/anchored-in-hope-finding-purpose-in-your-pain
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