Grounded Kids Resilient Faith I Christian Parenting, Family Discipleship, Raising Kids in Faith, Healing in Motherhood

52. When Praise Feels Hard ~ A Way to Return Your Heart to God as a Mom

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to see God moving in your life and still struggle to praise Him? Maybe it’s not because God hasn’t been good but because life has been full. The responsibilities, the pace, the constant giving of yourself. And before you even realize it you have moved past what God has done—without stopping to remember. Today’s conversation is not about doing more or getting it perfect. It is about recognizing that when praise feels hard…you are not being condemned—you are being invited. Invited to return. Invited to remember. Invited to respond. Because when we begin to intentionally remember what God has done and choose to praise—even when it feels like a fight…our hearts begin to come back to Him. Over time that return does not just change us, it shapes what our children learn about God too. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Psalm 103:1–2 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015)   DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship [https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship]   CONNECT WITH ME WEBSITE ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ [https://groundedmindslearning.com/]   INSTAGRAM ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith [https://www.instagram.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith]   FACEBOOK ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith [https://www.facebook.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith]   Related Episodes 6. When You feel Like You're Failing As A Mom [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000716164554] 18. Use Scripture as Your Anchor When You’re Spiritually Exhausted [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000722497491] 30. Your Children Will Encounter Jesus Through Your Faith [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000735441656]

51. When Your Child Believes Lies: How to Help Them Renew Their Mind in Christ

Have you ever watched your child believe something about themselves that you knew wasn’t true? Maybe it came after a loss… a mistake… or a moment that didn’t go the way they hoped…And suddenly, what was just an outcome turned into something deeper— a belief about who they are. And as a mom, you feel it… because you can see what’s happening in their heart… but you’re not always sure how to reach it in that moment. We want our children to be confident in who they are in Christ. We want them to stand firm in truth. But the reality is…their thoughts are constantly being shaped—through experiences, emotions, and the messages they begin to believe. So the question becomes: What is shaping my child’s thinking right now? And am I helping them return to truth? This conversation isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s about learning how to gently guide our children—and ourselves—back to truth. Because when a child learns how to recognize a lie and replace it with truth they begin to walk in peace—no matter the outcome. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Luke 6:45 Romans 8:5–8 Philippians 4:8–9 Ephesians 4:23–24 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP ~ Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship [https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship] CONNECT WITH ME WEBSITE ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ [https://groundedmindslearning.com/]   INSTAGRAM ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith [https://www.instagram.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith]   FACEBOOK ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith [https://www.facebook.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith]   RELATED EPISODES 7. 3 Faith Habits Every Christian Parent Can Use to Start the Day With God [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000716483342] 21. Raising Resilient Kids to Live with God’s Purpose, Not Perfection [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000724729228]

50. The Voice That Shapes Your Home Matters: Why Your Words Shape Your Child’s Faith in Christ

Have you ever noticed how quickly one comment can affect your child? They hear something—from a friend, a teacher, or even a well-meaning adult— and suddenly they feel discouraged, unsure, or limited. And as a mom, you’re left thinking, “Is this what’s going to shape how they see themselves?” We want to raise children who are strong in their faith. We want them to know who they are in Christ. But the truth is…our kids are hearing messages all day long.Through school, friendships, activities, and everyday conversations—their hearts are being formed little by little. So the question becomes: What voices are shaping my child’s identity right now? And am I helping them hear God’s truth first? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to disciple your children or unsure how to build faith at home in a simple way…you’re not alone. This conversation isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about returning to what matters most: allowing God to shape you so you can help shape your child’s faith with confidence. Because what your child hears from you daily…is where discipleship truly begins. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Psalm 1:1–3 Philippians 4:19 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship [https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship] CONNECT WITH ME 🌐 Website ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ [https://groundedmindslearning.com/]📷 Instagram ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith 📘 Facebook ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith   LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES 23. Why Christian Parents Must Teach Godly Discipline Now to Raise Resilient Kids [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000727188195] 5. How to Help Your Kids Hear God and Walk With Him for Life: A Parenting Lesson from 1 Samuel [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000715462394]

49. How to Rely on the Holy Spirit When You Don’t Know What to Do as a Mom in Christian Parenting

Have you ever had a moment as a mom where your child makes a choice…and you’re left thinking, “I don’t even know what to do right now?” As moms, we often want to respond well. We want to disciple our children faithfully. We want to raise kids who remain rooted in Jesus. But in real-life moments—when emotions rise, when disobedience happens, when we feel unsure— it can reveal something deeper: Am I truly relying on the Holy Spirit… or am I falling back on my own instincts? If you’ve ever felt that tension, you are not alone. And I’m so glad you’re here. In the middle of my parenting frustration, uncertainty, and discipline, the Holy Spirit was present… guiding, prompting, and showing me where I still needed to trust God more deeply. This is not about becoming a perfect mom. It is about learning to parent from dependence instead of pressure—and allowing God to work in you as you raise your children. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Romans 8:26–30 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship [https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship] CONNECT WITH ME 🌐 Website ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ [https://groundedmindslearning.com/]📷 Instagram ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith 📘 Facebook ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

48. Am I Trusting God or Myself? Releasing the Pressure of Raising Faithful Kids

Have you ever felt like your child’s faith depends completely on you? As moms, many of us carry this quiet pressure—to get it right, to do enough, and to make sure our children’s faith lasts. We pray, we open Scripture, and we try to disciple faithfully. But underneath it all, there can still be this tension… am I truly trusting God with my children, or am I relying on myself more than I realize? If you have ever felt that weight, you are not alone. And I’m really glad you are here. In this conversation, I’m sharing a personal moment where the Holy Spirit gently revealed something in my own heart—not in what I was saying, but in what I was actually relying on. While I believed I was fully trusting God, I realized I was still holding onto control. Together, we walk through Psalm 37:3–7 and what it really means to trust God in a deeper, more surrendered way. We talk about trusting Him first, delighting in Him instead of striving, committing our children fully into His hands, and learning to be still as He works. This is not about doing more as a mom. It’s about releasing the weight you were never meant to carry and stepping into a more peaceful, relational trust with God in your everyday motherhood. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Psalm 37:3–7 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH STORY-BASED SCRIPTURAL DISCIPLESHIP THAT REALLY IS OPEN AND GO! https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship [https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship] WEBSITE ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ [https://groundedmindslearning.com/] INSTAGRAM ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith [https://www.instagram.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith] FACEBOOK ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith [https://www.facebook.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith]   Join me for related episodes…… 44. When God Feels Absent: Understanding Spiritual Dryness for Moms [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000749275646] 28. Renamed by God: Parenting from Healing and Identity in Christ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-kids-resilient-faith-i-christian-parenting/id1821096065?i=1000733072499]