Meg is a wife, mom, volunteer, committed friend and church member living in Birmingham, Alabama. A personal friend of Host Kristen Hatton, listen in as the two discuss God’s idea for the church and the call for Don’t Church Alone. In the episode you’ll hear: Why we weren’t meant to be passive church "attenders" Living redemptiviely with one another in the church The blessing of diverse relationships in the church The part we each play in the body For more see the show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org here.

Cari Trotter is a speaker, writer, coach’s wife, mom, seminary student, and friend. She is also juggling life with from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Recently diagnosed, Cari joins Host Kristen Hatton on the podcast to talk about suffering well.  In this episode some of what you’ll hear includes: Cari’s diagnosis story Apologetics Living dependent on God and others Trusting God in the unknown of our stories Guidance on how to walk alongside others in their suffering Developing a canon of scripture For more, see shownotes at www.redemptiveparenting.org here.

To kick-off the new series: Not Alone, Host Kristen Hatton interviews Heather MacFadyen, podcast host of the Don't Mom Alone podcast and now author of a book by the same title. You'll hear Kristen & Heather chat about: Depending on Christ Learning to show up as our imperfect selves with others Building community Growing in grace For show notes go to: https://redemptiveparenting.org/guest-episode-do…eather-macfadyen/

Kristen Jenson is the author of #1 best selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds, Executive producer of Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum, the Founder of DefendYoungMinds.com, and owner/CEO of Glen Cove Press. In this episode of The Redemptive Parenting Podcast, Host Kristen Hatton speaks with Kristen Jenson about how to prepare our kids to fight pornography. In the discussion you'll hear: Why Kristen got involved in the fight against porn What our kids need to know How to talk to our kids about porn at different ages How filters work and why we must work to also instill internal filters for our kids What porn does to the brain Symptoms of porn-use For links to Kristen's books and to articles and other resources mentioned in the episode, see show notes HERE.

In this guest episode, Host Kristen Hatton visits with Alice Churnock, LPC and Eating Disorder Specialist about the often not discussed but pervasive problem of eating disorders. What you'll hear: Desciptions of different eating disorders, including the lesser known orthorexia Why eating disorders are not really about food and therefore why the healing process can be such a long journey Practical advice to parents who suspect their child might be struggling with an eating disorder How eating disorders impact the family For more about Alice and additional eating disorder resources, see show notes here.

In this guest episode, Kristen Hatton visits with author, speaker, and parenting coach Lori Wildenberg about her new parenting book, Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation. You'll hear Kristen and Lori chat about: Why kids are struggling so much with mental health issues What we as parents can do to help prevent struggles on the front-end How best to walk alongside them in the midst of darkness For more, and to order Lori's book, see show notes: https://redemptiveparenting.org/podcasts/guest-episode-me…-lori-windenberg/ To connect with Lori, go to: https://loriwildenberg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/1Corinthians13Parenting/ https://www.facebook.com/MomsTogether/ https://www.instagram.com/loriwildenberg/ https://www.instagram.com/momstogether/

In our various emotions we so often don't go to God, and yet he wants us to bring all of what we feel to him. In this guest episode, Kristen Hatton visits with author Christina Fox about her new children's book, Tell God How You Feel. Kristen and Christina chat about why we don't go to God and others, or even deal honestly with ourselves about how we feel. Christina also talks specifically about the book content and how parents can use it with their children. For more show notes go to www.redemptiveparenting.org/podcast To connect with Christina, go to www.christinafox.com  

In this guest episode, Host Kristen Hatton visits with Krista Gilbert about living intentionally in our families. Krista's long-range vision is sure to inspire you no matter what stage of parenting you are in. Filled with lots of great advice, creating family culture, intentional time, and play are a few of the topics explored. Krista also shares some fabulous ideas for forming family traditions, including what her family did when each child turned 13 and when a kid goes to college. See show notes for links referenced in the episode and to connect with Krista.

In this guest episode, host Kristen Hatton starts the conversation with Morgan Tyree about her new book, Your Hospitality Personality, before focusing on hospitality as a lifestyle to cultivate in our homes and how it impacts our children. In the course of the conversation, you'll hear about: The four hospitality personalities What hospitality is and how it is different from entertaining An open home vs a closed home What our approach to hospitality teaches are kids Hospitality intentionality Side-benefits for our kids in practicing hospitality in our homes Tips on growing in hospitality See show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org to order Morgan's book and to learn where you can connect with Morgan.

While we may say that Christ alone satisfies, we live as if something else gives us an identity and worth. In this final episode of the Gospel Gap series, hosts Kristen and Pete Hatton expose what some of the things are that both we and our children look to for life and show us from Mark 8 what it means to find our identity and life in Christ.