With years of guiding families through their toughest moments, Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Thomas, shares her wisdom and practical advice on how to ignite thriving family connections amidst life's ups and downs.
Much like a fire, your actions and decisions within your family can either foster life and warmth or lead to devastation and chaos. Join Susan on an exploration of faith and family dynamics in today's world, diving into crucial topics such as family dynamics, parenting, marital harmony, and spiritual fulfillment.
She’ll offer actionable strategies to ignite positive change within your family and coach you to a culture where challenges are confronted, triumphs are celebrated, and meaningful transformations are sparked. Inspired by the truth of John 10:10, Susan will lead us to regularly ask ourselves the crucial question, “Who’s Holding the Match?"
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With years of guiding families through their toughest moments, Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Thomas, shares her wisdom and practical advice on how to ignite thriving family connections amidst life's ups and downs.
Much like a fire, your actions and decisions within your family can either foster life and warmth or lead to devastation and chaos. Join Susan on an exploration of faith and family dynamics in today's world, diving into crucial topics such as family dynamics, parenting, marital harmony, and spiritual fulfillment.
She’ll offer actionable strategies to ignite positive change within your family and coach you to a culture where challenges are confronted, triumphs are celebrated, and meaningful transformations are sparked. Inspired by the truth of John 10:10, Susan will lead us to regularly ask ourselves the crucial question, “Who’s Holding the Match?"
Welcome back to Who’s Holding The Match with Susan Thomas! As parents, we all worry about whether our kids will be okay. In this episode, I dive into that very question, exploring the fear and uncertainty we often feel. Whether you’re the parent who tries to control everything or the one who feels overwhelmed and detached, I’m here to remind you that you’re not alone. We’ll talk about the importance of understanding the challenges we face in this broken world, how our relationship with Jesus can guide us, and why creating a culture of prayer in your family is so powerful. Join me as we navigate this journey together, and let’s find peace in knowing we don’t have to have it all figured out.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Is My Kid Going to Be Okay?
06:45 The Two Extremes of Parenting
23:37 Understanding the Enemy and the Broken World We Live In
28:24 Relying on Jesus and Picking Up the Weapons God Has Given Us
35:07 The Power of Prayer in Parenting
42:13 Focusing on Spiritual Health as a Starting Point
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Who's Holding The Match with Susan Thomas
With years of guiding families through their toughest moments, Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Thomas, shares her wisdom and practical advice on how to ignite thriving family connections amidst life's ups and downs.
Much like a fire, your actions and decisions within your family can either foster life and warmth or lead to devastation and chaos. Join Susan on an exploration of faith and family dynamics in today's world, diving into crucial topics such as family dynamics, parenting, marital harmony, and spiritual fulfillment.
She’ll offer actionable strategies to ignite positive change within your family and coach you to a culture where challenges are confronted, triumphs are celebrated, and meaningful transformations are sparked. Inspired by the truth of John 10:10, Susan will lead us to regularly ask ourselves the crucial question, “Who’s Holding the Match?"
