Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children

Welcome, listeners, to this heartfelt episode, Praying With Joy: Even When Your Adult Child Is Breaking Your Heart, where we dive deep into the journey of parenting, letting go, and rediscovering hope. Join host Laine Lawson Craft on the "Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children", and special guest Mary DeMuth as she offers faith-driven insights, encouragement, and practical strategies for all parents struggling with wayward teens and adult children. Whether you’re in the thick of a parenting battle or seeking support for your faith walk, you’ll find warmth, wisdom, and...

What One Survivor Wants Every Christian Parent to Know About Trauma, Forgiveness, and Healing in Jesus’ Name

Welcome to this powerful episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children with host Laine Lawson Craft. In today’s conversation, we walk courageously alongside guest author Mary Demuth as she revisits her harrowing journey from childhood sexual abuse to breathtaking healing and unshakeable faith. With compassion and openness, Mary shares the keys every Christian parent needs to break cycles of pain, find hope, and guide families into God’s redeem...

Welcome to “Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children”

Hosted by Laine Lawson Craft with Special Guest Tammy Kennington

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👤 Guest Bio: Tammy Kennington

Tammy Kennington is a dedicated mental health and life coach, author, and advocate for families walking throug...

🎧 Welcome, listeners! In this insightful episode of "Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children," host Laine Lawson Craft sits down with Leslie Nunnery to tackle the pressing issues of technology, social media, and how parents can set healthy boundaries in a digital world.

Struggling with your teen or adult child? Join us on "Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children" where host Lane Lawson Craft and guest Dane Kamala share how faith and honest prayer can bring hope, healing, and renewed strength—even in the darkest moments.

Dayne Kamela is a faith-based author, speaker, and mental health advocat...

Welcome to a brand new episode of “Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children.” I’m your host, Laine Lawson Craft, and today, we’re diving deep into a story of hope and resilience in “Set Free: How One Mother’s Faith Broke the Chains of Mental Illness.” In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by our special guest, Dayne Kamela, who bravely shares his journey through a devastating bipolar diagnosis and the overwhelming darkness that followed. Through it all, one constant remained—his mother’s unwavering faith and the transformative power of prayer. Whether you’re facing a fami...

Welcome listeners to this powerful episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven Strategies for Struggling Parents of Teens and Adult Children, hosted by Laine Lawson Craft and featuring special guest Dayne Kamela. Today’s conversation dives deep into how unwavering faith, persistent prayer, and gentle parenting transformed Dane’s journey through mental illness, ultimately bringing hope and restoration for his entire family.

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Lit With Prayer on Social Media — Resources on prayer and faith-based encouragement (find on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok).

LaineLawsonCraft.com — Free resources and...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children with your host Laine Lawson Craft and special guest Kathy Cunningham. Join us as we dive into setting healthy boundaries with adult children, overcoming guilt and fear, and using faith as a roa...

Struggling to step back as your child steps into independence? This powerful episode unpacks the grief no one talks about, the fear of losing connection, and how to release control while staying rooted in love, trust, and God’s purpose for both of you.

Welcome to this week's episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this empowering episode, host Laine Lawson Craft is joined by Christian coach and ministry leader Kathy Cunningham to tackle the silent struggle of mom guilt. Whether you’re a working mom or s...

Welcome to this week's episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this empowering episode, host Laine Lawson Craft is joined by Christian coach and ministry leader Kathy Cunningham to tackle the silent struggle of mom guilt. Whether you’re a working mom or stay-at-home, Kathy helps define mom guilt, reveals how social media and unrealistic expectations contribute, and shares practical faith-based strategies to reclaim peace and confidence in your parenting.

Welcome to this week's episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children, hosted by Laine Lawson Craft. In this heartfelt episode, "When They Walk Away: Healing from Estrangement with Your Adult Child. Discover why more adult children are cutting ties, the hidden grief parents carry, and how to rebuild connection without compromising truth. Real talk, faith-filled hope, and practical tools for every hurting parent" Laine welcomes special guest Kathy Cunningham—a Christian coach with 30+ years in ministry and private practice. Together, they explore the painful and seldom-discussed topic of estrangement between pa...

Welcome to this week's episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children.

On this week’s episode, “Breaking Free from the Shame That Whispers 'You Failed,'” hosted by Laine Lawson Craft. In this powerful and uplifting episode, Laine is joined by special guest Jill Savage, bestselling author and expert in overcoming perfectionism, who shares heartfelt wisdom on moving past parenting shame and embracing grace.

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Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this heartfelt episode, Laine is joined by best-selling author and speaker Jill Savage to offer hope and practical strategies for parents navigating the heartbreak of having a prodigal child. Together, they share raw stories, biblical wisdom, and survival tools to help you rise above fear, manage anxiety, and reclaim hope—even on the darkest nights.

Jill Savage:
Jill Savage is an author and speaker passionate about encouraging families through life’s most challenging seasons. As t...

Welcome to another powerful episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children, hosted by Laine Lawson Craft. In this episode, Laine welcomes best-selling author and ministry leader Jill Savage for a heartfelt conversation on breaking generational patterns, overcoming spiritual strongholds, and reclaiming hope in your family's story. Together, they share faith-driven strategies and practical tools for parents battling with prodigal children, family crisis, addiction, and more, offering biblical wisdom and real-life experiences to empower listeners on their parenting journey.

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Episode Introduction

Welcome to a very special episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children, hosted by Laine Lawson Craft. In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, Laine offers faith-driven encouragement to mothers who are facing heavy seasons—whether you're dealing with a prodigal child, family crisis, or struggling to hold onto hope. This episode is dedicated to warrior moms everywhere, reminding you that you're not alone and that God is working, even in the dark.

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Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Join host Laine Lawson Craft as she sits down with best-selling author and speaker Jill Savage to tackle the silent crisis plaguing Christian families today. Together, they reveal how spiritual warfare impacts generations—particularly when families face wayward children—and share faith-driven strategies to stop cycles of addiction, divorce, and rebellion. Through transparent stories and practical biblical advice, Laine and Jill offer hope, tools, and encouragement for parents and couples walking through the storm.

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Join host Laine Lawson Craft in this special Easter episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. As we navigate life's challenges, discover a message of hope and resurrection for families facing battles with prodigal children. Laine shares her personal experiences and faith-driven strategies to inspire you to reclaim hope and healing this Easter season.

Easter is a reminder that resurrection power is still available today, offering hope for redemption, healing for broken families, and the promise that no situation is too dark for God's miraculous touch.<...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Join host Laine Lawson Craft as she welcomes guest Tom Frye in this episode. Discover how the deepest wounds in a family line can catalyze generational breakthroughs. Tom Frye shares his journey and ministry focused on family healing and purposeful living, offering spiritual strategies for battling family crises.

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Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this episode, host Laine Lawson Craft welcomes Steve Seiler, a celebrated songwriter who shifted from mainstream Christian music to address societal issues like pornography addiction and anxiety through his music. They discuss his impactful projects, "Somebody's Daughter" and "What Hope Says," which aim to bring healing through song.

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Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this powerful episode, host Laine Lawson Craft welcomes author and speaker Becky Harling to discuss the epidemic of loneliness and how to cultivate deeper connections in our increasingly isolated world.

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Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Join us in this empowering episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast where host Laine Lawson Craft sits down with Melissa Huray, a remarkable figure in addiction recovery. In this second part of their conversation, Melissa shares her inspiring journey from an Emmy award-winning news reporter to an influential addiction counselor and the executive director of the Lindell Recovery Network. Discover how faith and resilience can transform lives and how Melissa and Mike Lindell are paving the way for a new...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Today, we dive into an inspiring journey of transformation and faith with our guest, Melissa Hurray. Melissa, an Emmy award-winning news reporter, and anchor, joins us to share her powerful testimony of overcoming a tumultuous battle with alcoholism. As the author of "Blackout to Blessing" and the devotional "Radical Freedom," Melissa reveals how her struggles and eventual surrender to faith led her to a path of healing and redemption. Hosted by Laine Lawson Craft, this episode is packed with heartfelt...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In today's episode, we have a compelling conversation featuring Deborah George, an inspiring force in faith-based outreach and transformation. Join host Laine Lawson Craft as she delves into Deborah's powerful personal journey from a wild college life to a faithful ministry leader. Discover how Deborah overcame a devastating and unwanted divorce from a preacher, found healing and joy through faith, and embarked on a mission to help the lost find a path to God. Deborah shares incredible stories of transformation...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In today's episode, we have a heartfelt discussion with Jill Savage, author and speaker, as she unpacks the concept of the "perfection infection"—the unrealistic expectations we set for ourselves and others. Join our host, Laine Lawson Craft, as she navigates with Jill through personal stories of battling comparison and the journey to embracing authenticity and contentment. Learn how faith and acceptance can bring healing and discover the God tools that help us combat th...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this episode, we hear Lisa Steven continue her inspiring journey from being a teen mom to becoming a leader and founder of Hope House Colorado. Lisa shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced with stigma and judgment, and the heartwarming story of how a supportive community helped her find her path. Discover the transformative power of love, faith, and community as Lisa discusses how Hope House provides resources and education to teen moms in need, empowering them to...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In today's episode, we're diving into an emotionally charged and incredible journey of resilience with our guest, Lisa Steven. Lisa opens up about her life-altering experience as a 17-year-old teen mom in 1986. Amidst historical events like the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, Lisa navigated an unexpected pregnancy, ultimately choosing to keep her child and marry her boyfriend, John. With insight into her tumultuous upbringing and the profound impact of supportive in-laws, Lisa paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Today, we are delving into the emotional and enlightening journey outlined in the book "Unconditional: How a Mother's Love Rescued Her Rebellious Son" by Suzanne Roragen. Joining us today is the author herself, Suzanne Roragen, who shares her personal experiences as a mother navigating the turbulent waters of raising a rebellious child. Through deep reflections and pivotal moments, Suzanne offers insights into how her faith and unwavering love guided her through the challenges she faced with her son, Nick. Discover...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Today, we continue our enlightening conversation with Nancy Landrum on the critical and transformative topic of "Potent Boundaries." As a seasoned author and experienced parent, Nancy shares her profound journey through personal tragedies and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way. In this episode, we'll delve into the differences between rules and boundaries, understand the roots of resentment, and explore the challenging landscape of parenting in today's tech-driven world. With heartfelt stories...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In today's episode, we're thrilled to continue our incredible series with Nancy Landrum, a remarkable guest who has been sharing her journey and the profound lessons she's learned along the way. Nancy has already opened up about her past experiences, including tragic losses and the challenges of parenting her son, Steven, which led her to write her insightful book, "Pungent Boundaries." In this episode, we'll be diving deep into the concept of codependency, exploring the invisible barriers it creates in...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In today's episode, we're delighted to have Nancy Landrum with us once again as we continue our insightful series on setting healthy boundaries and overcoming codependency. Nancy, author of "Pungent Boundaries," shares her personal experiences and expertise, explaining how codependency can lead to unhealthy Velcro-like relationships and detailing the path to liberation through setting boundaries. Together, we'll explore the transformational journey from resentment to freedom, offering hope and practical strategies for parents facing similar challenges. Stay with us as we...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this episode, host Laine Lawson Craft continues her enlightening conversation with Nancy Landrum, a seasoned author and expert on setting healthy boundaries in parenting, particularly for challenging situations. Nancy shares her profound journey of navigating immense personal loss and the valuable lessons she learned through her experiences with her late son, Steven. Together, Laine and Nancy delve into the intricacies of codependency, exploring how it interrelates with boundary-setting, and discuss why establishing clear consequences is crucial to fostering healthy...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this episode, host Laine Lawson Craft introduce us to guest, Nancy Landrum. Nancy is an author who has navigated the turbulent waters of parenting, dealing with profound grief and loss, and setting healthy boundaries. Her book, Pungent Boundaries, serves as a practical guide for parents struggling with codependency and boundary-setting. Throughout the conversation, Nancy candidly shares her journey, from the sudden death of her first husband to the challenges of raising her son Steven, who battled deep emotional pain...

Hey, listeners! Welcome back to the Warfare Parenting Podcast. I'm your host, Laine Lawson Craft, here to guide you through the trials and triumphs of parenting. In today's episode, we're excited to welcome back Dr. Chris Rappazini, author of the transformative book "Moving Forward After Messing Up: A New Future with the God of Second Chances." Chris opens up about the inspiration behind his book, which speaks to those who've hit rock bottom and the loved ones walking the tough journey with them. From addressing themes of forgiveness and humility, to...

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. I’m your host, Laine Lawson Craft, and today we embark on an inspiring journey with Dr. Chris Rappazini, the author of “Moving Forward After Messing Up: A New Future with the God of Second Chances.” In part one of our two-part series, Chris shares his compelling testimony, detailing his own walk of faith that began in a mixed-denomination household and was profoundly shaped by a transformative youth pastor during his high school years. We also delve into the deeply personal and ongoin...

Laine Lawson Craft is the host of the Warfare Parenting Podcast, where she explores the intricate journey of raising children who may have strayed. With a heartfelt and authentic approach, Laine shares stories of struggle and triumph, emphasizing the transformative power of faith. Her mission is to inspire, encourage, and equip parents facing similar challenges, providing them with actionable insights to foster healing and hope within their families. Passionate about her role, Laine eagerly anticipates each episode, aiming to leave her audience with meaningful takeaways they can apply in their everyday lives.

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In this episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast, host Laine Lawson Craft dives into a powerful conversation with Amanda Florczykowski, founder of Able Moms, and author of Unraveled. They discuss Amanda's inspiring journey as a mother of 5 and her mission to help others after her daughter's abduction experience. Amanda shares her deep passion for empowering moms to become capable in their everyday practical parenting, unshakable in their faith, and memorable in their mentorship. Through Able Moms, Amanda aims to provide moms with the support and resources they need to navigate the challenges of motherhood. They also touch upon the...

In this episode of Warfare Parenting, we dive into the incredible and harrowing story of Amanda Florczykowski. With host Laine Lawson Craft, Amanda shares the chilling account of her toddler's near-abduction in a grocery store, and how this life-altering event propelled her into a mission to combat trafficking and protect children. As Amanda shares her story, we explore her founding of Able Moms International Ministry and her book, "Unraveled: Mothering Fiercely in a World Full of Fears." Join us as we uncover the powerful journey of faith, perseverance, and advocacy that has emerged from this traumatic experience, and how...

Welcome to the Warfare Parenting podcast, where we bring you real-life stories of faith, hope, and healing for families. In this episode titled "Faith and Healing for Families," we dive into a powerful conversation about the struggles of parenting prodigals. Laine Lawson Craft and Monica Schmelter share personal experiences and stories of hope, discussing how faith can turn things around for families facing crises when a child abandons the faith they were raised with. Hear about the transformative power of God's intervention in the lives of three children, offering encouragement and tangible examples of how God can bring prodigals...

Welcome to another episode of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. Today, we'll be delving into the complex and often challenging topic of navigating the crisis of prodigal children. Today, Monica Schmelter and Laine Lawson Craft, continue sharing personal insights and experiences as they discuss the struggles and hope that come with parenting prodigal children. From the impact of social media and peer pressure to the importance of taking authority as a parent, they candidly address the prevalent issues families are facing today. They also provide practical strategies and a message of hope for parents and guardians who are w...