"Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast" - Their Perception is Their Reality

"Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast" - 31 Words That Will Change Your Family Trajectory for Generations

What if one of the greatest gift you could give your adult child isn’t advice, correction, or another solution—but your blessing? “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you     and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you     and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 These verses from the Old Testament are known as "The Blessing" and are the focal point of this “Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast.”  Steve and Julia revisit the power of intentionally speaking words of love, value, and affirmation over our children. Even when they’re grown, they still need to know they are seen, accepted, and deeply loved—not because of what they accomplish, but simply because they belong.   Listen to "The Blessing" by Kari Jobe [https://open.spotify.com/track/2elEVvWjPZltkotzcCwKvM]  Contact Steve and Julia at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com [parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com] Need to talk to someone about your adult child situation? Contact Julia at: julia@meadowbrookcounselingga.com [julia@meadowbrookcounselingga.com] Get a copy of Steve and Julia's book, " [https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pivot-Principles-Relationship-Adult/dp/B0F13VLCYK/]The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children." [https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pivot-Principles-Relationship-Adult/dp/B0F13VLCYK/]  Available on Amazon.

"Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast" - Multi-Generational Family Living Part 2: Interview with Jon & Cheri Talbert

This week on The Parent Pivot Podcast, we’re continuing our conversation with our long-time friends, Jon and Cherie Talbert, on Multi-Generational Family Living. In Part 2, we go deeper into what it looks like to build a family culture where multiple generations are connected, supported, and invited into each other’s lives. Jon and Cherie share more wisdom on the practical realities, the relational challenges, and the beautiful kingdom opportunity of living with legacy in mind. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen — then join us for this encouraging second half of the conversation.

"Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast" - Multi-Generational Family Living Part 1: Interview with Jon & Cheri Talbert

This week on The Parent Pivot Podcast, we’re going back to one of our favorite conversations with our long-time friends, Jon and Cherie Talbert on Multi-Generational Family Living. What happens when adult children, aging parents, grandparents, and grandkids begin sharing more than just holidays together? Jon and Cherie help us think through the beauty, challenges, boundaries, and blessings of multi-generational family life — and how God can use it to shape legacy, deepen relationships, and strengthen the family. This is Part 1 of 2, and we’ll re-air Part 2 next week.

"Best of The Parent Pivot Podcast" - Their Perception is Their Reality

Grandbaby #7 is arriving and Steve and Julia will be back next week with new content. Please enjoy this "Best of" episode. It's bound to happen.  Your adult child is hurt by something they see their grandparents do for their sibling and not for them.  Do you get involved? Ignore it? Take sides? Explain it away? In yet another "real time" episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia walk through a situation that just happened that involved their adult child and their grandparent. How do you navigate this one when there's so many paths to take? Be listening for some practical, loving counsel that will strengthen your relationship with your adult child. Contact Steve & Julia on Facebook at The Parent Pivot Podcast, or via email at:  parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com [parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com] www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com [http://www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com] www.bringingkingdom.org [http://www.bringingkingdom.org] Resources by Steve and Julia include: 1.  " [https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pivot-Principles-Relationship-Adult/dp/B0F13VLCYK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WZZZKLGVONWJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4XqG0opUJFd47hZjBrtKFfzq_DjuWzD1on0lU5_N6H9aie59sRmvBnyn1HynL1pBed8QikAoHg355YpSffBDUHuq1qNKsUsQuR1l1XmG04AgeAHVz2xceRI56VfLghohK1cYjBzbYYgexjn8vdduMQ.Fgr6JJzabMekQFCQaqh4knybcfqelvzu6uGASpdCJxY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the%2Bparent%2Bpivot%2Bpodcast&qid=1782810421&sprefix=the%2Boarent%2Bpivot%2Bpodcast%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1]The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children." [https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pivot-Principles-Relationship-Adult/dp/B0F13VLCYK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WZZZKLGVONWJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4XqG0opUJFd47hZjBrtKFfzq_DjuWzD1on0lU5_N6H9aie59sRmvBnyn1HynL1pBed8QikAoHg355YpSffBDUHuq1qNKsUsQuR1l1XmG04AgeAHVz2xceRI56VfLghohK1cYjBzbYYgexjn8vdduMQ.Fgr6JJzabMekQFCQaqh4knybcfqelvzu6uGASpdCJxY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the%2Bparent%2Bpivot%2Bpodcast&qid=1782810421&sprefix=the%2Boarent%2Bpivot%2Bpodcast%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1] by Steve and Julia Cummings 2. "The Father Eclipse: How Your Earthly Father Shaped Your Idnetity and How to See God Clearly Again" [https://www.amazon.com/Father-Eclipse-Earthly-Identity-Clearly/dp/B0H1FBN6Y7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EYPUGBHFN9OM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OygZHtnUZVGWwC2y78iI4A.nM4A7lqzalp47ZjfPeX-sh0H-wkqnlQes_BR7QfhdFU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+father+eclipse+steve+cummings&qid=1782810504&sprefix=the+father+eclipse%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1]by Steve Cummings

When Disagreement Becomes Disconnection

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a disagreement with your adult child? Maybe it's about parenting, career choices, relationships, faith, or simply how they're living their life. The disagreement itself may seem small—but over time, it can create distance neither of you intended. In this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia explore how unresolved disagreements can slowly become disconnection, and why preserving the relationship matters more than winning the argument. And at the end of the episode, Steve shares how his book, The Father Eclipse, [https://www.amazon.com/Father-Eclipse-Earthly-Identity-Clearly/dp/B0H1FBN6Y7] can help parents understand the powerful influence they still have in their adult children's lives—and how to keep that influence from becoming an obstacle to connection. Resources mentioned on today's podcast: 1.  "The Father Eclipse: How Your Earthly Father Shaped Your Identity and How to See God Clearly Again" [https://www.amazon.com/Father-Eclipse-Earthly-Identity-Clearly/dp/B0H1FBN6Y7] by Steve Cummings.  Available on Amazon. 2.  "I Know a Guy" Podcast with Steve Cummings.  A 5-min daily podcast for men who are tired of performing.  Available on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-know-a-guy-podcast/id1853430785], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4V7Tri71lS108eVOpPZ2wO]and all podcast platforms. 3.  Need to talk?  Book some time with Julia by sending her a text at 714-392-2060 - or go to MeadowbrookCounselingGa.com.