What Is a Parent’s Role in Their Child’s Faith? (And What It’s NOT)

Your Body Is NOT Spiritually Irrelevant

In this episode of The Strength in Weakness Podcast, Ellen Radcliff responds to a thoughtful youtube comment from a viewer who argued that we worship God in spirit — not with our bodies — and therefore bodily alignment with God's design isn't required. Ellen takes the comment seriously, honoring the pain that often underlies it, while offering a gentle but grounded theological response: Scripture doesn't actually separate body from spirit. From Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 6 to Genesis and the resurrection, the Bible consistently presents us as embodied people — and that matters for how we live and worship. This episode isn't about convincing anyone to change. It's about holding conviction and compassion together in what Ellen calls the "messy middle" — the space Jesus himself forged, where truth and grace don't cancel each other out. Connect with Strength In Weakness [https://linktr.ee/strengthinweakness]

What Is a Parent’s Role in Their Child’s Faith? (And What It’s NOT)

In this episode of the Strength & Weakness Podcast, hosts Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, and Morgan Roberts discuss one of the most important—and often misunderstood—questions for Christian parents: What is my role in my child’s faith journey? Drawing from real therapy experiences and personal parenting stories, we unpack: * The harmful myth that “if you do everything right, your child will follow God” * How this belief creates shame, fear, and disillusionment for parents * The difference between influence vs. control * How your child’s faith journey is ultimately between them and God—not you We also explore how parenting impacts your own relationship with God, especially when things don’t go the way you expected. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “get it right” as a Christian parent—or fear that you’ve somehow failed—this conversation will bring clarity, freedom, and a healthier framework. Subscribe for more honest conversations on faith, identity, and redemption. Connect With Strength In Weakness [https://linktr.ee/strengthinweakness]

From Transition to Transformation: Finding True Belonging in Christ

In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, hosts Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, and Morgan Roberts sit down with Kyla Gillespie, author of the new book "Transformed." Kyla shares a concise recap of her personal story—growing up in a Christian home, struggling with gender dysphoria and same-sex attraction, her full transition to living as a man named Bryson, and her eventual detransition after a profound encounter with God's love. We dive deep into the messy middle of navigating transgender ideologies: how to humanize the experience with compassion while holding firm to biblical truth. Kyla offers wisdom for parents, young people experiencing gender dysphoria, and Christians grappling with polarized views—whether dismissing it as "ridiculous" or bending to affirmation out of empathy. Hear emotional stories from her book, including pivotal moments with friends who loved her unconditionally through disagreement, and Kyla's reflections on writing such a vulnerable memoir. Discover how surrendering to God brought freedom from self-autonomy and slavery to identity struggles. Kyla's book "Transformed" releases on March 17th—preorder now on Amazon! Preorder Kyla's Book [ https://a.co/d/097BN1fm] Kyla's Website [https://kylagillespie.com/] Subscribe for more honest conversations on faith, identity, and redemption. Connect With Strength In Weakness⁠: https://linktr.ee/strengthinweakness

Navigating Gender & LGBTQ Questions For Christian Parents

What do you do when your elementary-age child comes home with questions about gender identity, same-sex parents, or classmates who identify differently?In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, Morgan Roberts and Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, focus on how Christian parents can navigate LGBTQ-related conversations with young children—without reacting in fear, shame, or panic.Rather than giving a script, this episode emphasizes heart posture, preparation, and emotional grounding so parents can respond with wisdom and love when questions arise.In this conversation, we discuss: * Why you won’t always be the first to introduce these topics—and why that’s okay * A practical framework for responding to kids’ questions with curiosity, clarity, and compassion * How to pause conversations when you need time to think and prayThis episode is especially helpful for parents of elementary-age children who want to be proactive, thoughtful, and faithful—without overcorrecting or overwhelming their kids.If you’re feeling the weight of these conversations approaching, this episode will help you move from anxiety to preparedness, and from fear to steady leadership.Connect With Strength In Weakness⁠: https://linktr.ee/strengthinweakness [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDZHQUJfY1NqcGZ3RTBlYlh4NEpjR0NkWEZ3QXxBQ3Jtc0trNnpOWTIzWC14VjBlNGxUcThFcGI0OFktRlVRLUg2TjVZUUJRbzBROG1MVzVFMHpmanZmQ3lDZC1KQ19wU0RQNHdpRUNJeHZteV9oVDRTX2cycFBvR2tVdjM2TWVMYjdWeXUyMVdvblJ5cFhrNkk0SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fstrengthinweakness&v=HdN1snGldT4]

Is This The Hill I Want To Die On: Holding Truth Without Losing Relationship

In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, Morgan Roberts and Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, respond to a powerful question from a Christian parent of an LGBTQ child: “Is this the hill I should die on?” Together, they unpack what that question really means — fear, grief, love, and the longing to stay connected to your child while remaining faithful to God. They discuss: * What it means to “pick your battles” as a parent * Why convictions are not the same as your relationship with God * How to disagree without making agreement the price of relationship This episode is especially for Christian parents who feel torn between their beliefs and their love for their child — and who want to know how to walk this road with both truth and compassion. 🎧 Be sure to listen to the next episode, where we continue this conversation and focus specifically on how parents can talk with younger children about LGBTQ topics. ⁠Connect With Strength In Weakness [https://linktr.ee/strengthinweakness]⁠ #Faith #ChristianPodcast #OvercomingSin #StrengthAndWeakness #christianparenting