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Should We Tell Our Kids About Our Addiction?
with Robert Grant
Every parent in recovery wrestles with this question. How honest should we be about our past? There's a difference between sharing wisdom and oversharing wounds, between a scar and an open wound. Rob and I break down the real questions parents face: How do we protect our kids' innocence while still leading them with truth? How do we talk about our past without glorifying sin or trauma? What happens when we hide our story, and what happens when we share it well? This episode is for every mom or dad rebuilding life and wanting to raise strong, grounded kids without dragging them through old pain. There's a wise way to bring your kids into your story, and done right, it can actually strengthen the bond between you and them. If you've ever wondered how much your kids should know, this will help.
It's Not Too Late to Be the Dad Your Kids Need
with Rob Reynolds
Your kids don't need a perfect dad. They need a present one. This is a candid conversation about fatherhood after addiction. How to carry responsibility without letting shame run the show. How to correct your children while you're still healing. How to rebuild trust with actions that match your words. We talk through the moments that test every parent: when guilt tempts you to pull back, when frustration turns into defensiveness, and when the hardest move is a humble apology. Real ownership sounds like "I was wrong," and consistent small follow-through restores credibility faster than big promises ever could. We also unpack boundaries and grace, setting standards and keeping them even when it's tough. If you've ever felt unqualified to lead because of your past, this conversation will remind you that presence beats perfection and growth can start right where you stand.
Building Trust: CarePortal's Role in Family Stability
with Kim Tulu
What if the church could prevent foster care instead of just responding to it? Kim Tulu, director of CarePortal in the Roanoke Valley, shares how one platform is connecting urgent family needs to local responders before crisis becomes separation. Each month, 90 to 100 requests come in. Beds, diapers, car repairs. The community meets around 80 percent of them. Every response keeps a kid connected to the people who love them most. Kim's story is rooted in foster care and adoption, and she reminds us that not everyone is called to foster, but everyone can do something. We talk about how small acts build trust, how churches unite to support parents in crisis, and why prevention changes both outcomes and hearts. If you've ever wondered what it looks like for the local church to actually show up for families on the edge, this is it.
Helping a Loved One Through Addiction? Watch This First
with Rob Grant
If you're trying to help someone you love through addiction and nothing works, start here. Rob Reynolds and I break down the top seven reasons addicts refuse treatment. Denial. Fear of detox. Embarrassment. Pride. The fantasy that they still have control. We also talk about the line nobody wants to talk about. Compassion versus enabling. Love gets twisted when it turns into rescuing. Paying bills. Making excuses. Cleaning up messes. The moment the safety net disappears is the moment the truth shows up.
Rebuilding Strong Families Starts with Strong Fathers
with Terence
Terence, the lead host of the Simple Truth podcast, joins me to talk about the collapse of the family and why it always starts with men. Terence grew up without a father. He learned parenting through trial and error, coaches, and the Word of God. We talk about assertive parenting and why it gets labeled as harsh in a culture that worships feelings. This episode hits fatherlessness, identity, masculinity, biblical leadership, and how to rebuild families from the ground up.
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