The Bridge Between Us: Loving Your LGBT Identified Child Without Compromising Biblical Truth

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Why You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself After Every Conversation {Eps 139}

August 12, 2026

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your adult child and spent the rest of the day replaying every word? Should I have said more? Did I say too much? Was I loving enough? Did I compromise my convictions? If you've ever found yourself caught in that cycle of second-guessing, you're not alone. In this episode, Melinda introduces one of the most important foundations for parenting with confidence and consistency: core values. Many parents believe they lack the right words or the p...

Let's Walk This Out Together: Can I Love My LGBT-Identified Child Without Compromising My Faith? {Eps 138}

August 05, 2026

One of the most common—and most heartbreaking—questions I hear from Christian parents is this: "Can I love my child without compromising my faith?" When your adult child embraces an LGBT identity, it's natural to wrestle with difficult questions about truth, love, boundaries, and what faithfulness looks like. How do you remain true to God's Word while continuing to love your child well? How do you know when your presence communicates love instead of approval? How do you honor both your convic...

When Fear Becomes Your Parenting Strategy {Eps 137}

July 29, 2026

Fear is a natural response when someone we love is making choices we don't understand or when the future feels uncertain. For many Christian parents, fear can quietly become a constant companion—fueling worry, second-guessing, and an exhausting need to control outcomes. In this episode, Melinda explores how fear influences our parenting decisions and why it can become a hidden strategy for navigating difficult relationships with our adult children. You'll learn how to recognize fear-driven re...