Episode 3: When Fire Meets Feelings: Leading Strong-Willed Kids with a Tender Heart

Episode 5: The Cashier Didn't Greet Me- So God Did

Uncommon Lessons from a Common Crash Why did one silent cashier throw off my whole day? In this episode of the Crash Test Mama Podcast, we’re talking about the kind of moment that feels small… but hits deep. I wanted to be seen. Acknowledged. Validated. And when that didn’t happen, I found myself trying to “train” a stranger in the art of being polite. But what if the real lesson wasn’t about being seen — but about learning to see? This week’s Uncommon Lesson is about: * Taking on energy that doesn’t belong to you * The double standard of demanding grace while withholding it * How God sees us — even when we’re petty in aisle 7 ✨ If you’ve ever spiraled over someone else’s silence… ✝️ If you’ve ever forgotten to offer what you expect… 🛠️ And if you’re ready to lead from presence, not performance — this one’s for you. 📍 Listen in and grab your free Starter Kit + Mama Leadership Quiz at CrashTestMama.com [http://CrashTestMama.com] 👂 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you stream #CrashTestMama #FaithForMamas #ParentingWithPurpose #UncommonLesson #CommonCrash

Episode 4: You’re Not Failing — You’re Just Parenting the Wrong Blueprint

Ever feel like nothing is working… and the harder you try, the more disconnected you feel from your child? You're not broken—and neither is your kid. You might just be parenting a design you haven’t learned to read yet. In this episode, I break down what happens when we lead from default instead of design—and why understanding your child’s Purpose Print™ could change everything. We’ll talk about: 💛 The danger of comparison and confusion 🧩 What to do when your parenting style and your child’s wiring clash ✨ Why your child isn’t “too much” or “too sensitive”—they’re just wired differently 🙏 How God can redeem your home one connection at a time You’re not failing, mama. You’re just due for a new blueprint. Let’s walk through it together. 📲 Quick Start Personality Quiz [https://crashtestmama.com/] Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook @CrashTestMama

Episode 3: When Fire Meets Feelings: Leading Strong-Willed Kids with a Tender Heart

Ever feel like your sweet, heart-led parenting style is no match for your bold, bossy, strong-willed child? Like your kid came out the womb ready to run a boardroom — and you’re just trying to survive Target without a scene? Sis, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Crash Test Mama Podcast, we’re diving deep into the real-life struggles of Heart-led mamas raising Leader-type kids — and what to do when your softness is mistaken for weakness. We’ll cover: 💛 Why your gentle approach may not be landing with your Leader child 🔥 How to hold boundaries without losing your tenderness 🙅🏽‍♀️ Why passive-aggression doesn’t work — and what to say instead 📖 The biblical foundation of training your child the way they’re called, not just how you were raised If you’ve ever walked away from a parenting moment thinking, "Did I just get outplayed by a 10-year-old?" — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to lead with calm confidence — without changing your heart. Because strong-willed kids don’t need louder parents. They need clearer ones. 💛

Episode 2: Strong-Willed or Spirit-Filled?

How to lead your firestarter child without losing your voice (or your mind) Got a child who challenges everything you say? Who questions every rule, pushes every limit, and insists on having the last word? Sis… what if that’s not rebellion — but raw leadership in the making? In this episode of the Crash Test Mama Podcast, Cynt shares the real story of one of her former basketball players — a bold, bossy teen who transformed from control freak to confident team captain. You’ll learn how to redirect your strong-willed child’s fire without crushing their spirit. We’re talking: 💥 What the “Leader” child type really needs 🗣️ Why your parenting tone might be backfiring ✝️ How even Jesus refined, not rejected, passionate kids like Peter 👩🏽‍🏫 And how your leadership style may be clashing with theirs This isn’t about control. It’s about coaching the fire for Kingdom purpose. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify + Apple Podcasts 📥 Grab the free Starter Kit + Leader Child Script Pack 📲 Follow on Facebook @CrashTestMama for daily encouragement Keep your head up girl — you got this. 💛 #CrashTestMama #StrongWilledChild #ParentingWithPurpose #PurposeAwareParenting #FaithBasedParenting #ChristianMomPodcast

Episode 1: Train Them in the Way They're Called

Every child comes with a calling—and a personality to match. In this premiere episode of Crash Test Mama, we break down what Proverbs 22:6 really means and why “training up a child in the way they should go” starts with knowing who God created them to be. I’ll introduce you to the Four Purpose Pillars: The Thinker, The Spark, The Heart, and The Leader—and how each one reveals your child’s divine design. You’ll walk away with a whole new perspective on discipline, communication, and the power of parenting with purpose. 💡 You’ll learn: * The truth about “the way they should go” (Proverbs 22:6, Hebrew breakdown) * The real reason your parenting style clashes with your child sometimes * How Jesus modeled this approach through His teaching * The four personality pillars every child fits into—and how to spot them 📍Let this be your parenting reset. Purpose-Aware Parenting starts right here, right now. 📲 Follow @CrashTestMama on all platforms and grab the free Purpose Pillar Starter Kit to start leading your child according to God’s design.