How can we intentionally root ourselves upon the Lord in such a way that when the unexpected comes and rocks us, we are able to remain firm in our faith? How can we practically keep the gospel in front of us on the days where everything seems to weigh heavy and we feel overwhelmed? We are talking about how the Lord tenderly meets us and reminds us of his presence through his word, prayer and the lives of others. How can we partner with others in a way that allows them a safe place to open up and share while also gently offers the hope of the gospel?

On today’s episode, I am chatting with Melanie Matthews, a wife and mother of three, as we continue on in our series on gospel-centered parenting. We’re talking about how we can apply the gospel when life looks different than we envisioned.

On today’s episode, we are talking about some common perceptions of the teen years but what this season can be looking through the lens of the gospel.  How we can walk alongside and shepherd our children’s hearts in these years?  How can we help them navigate this transition into adulthood?  If more is “caught than taught,” how can we strive to live out an “authentic faith”, an overflow of who Jesus is to us, in front of them?  What about those of us who feel we are too far into these years and have lost too much ground…is there any hope?

“Every time you tell your story and tell someone about how faithful God has been, you are reminded of it yourself.” In today's podcast, Theresa Mills shares with us how God ministers to us deeply as we share of His work in our lives and pour out to others. We are also discussing how to effectively walk unexpected and hard roads with our children and spiritual warfare. She has a very specific word of encouragement for those who are currently in the midst of walking through loss.

Putting feet to our faith is not an easy venture. Theresa Mills graciously shares from her deep loss on how the Lord met, ministered and empowers her to "go and do likewise" in the lives of others. If you have experienced any kind of loss in your own life or feel it is just hard to trust God at times, this episode is full of gospel truths and personal testimony that will leave you greatly encouraged in His ability to work in our lives, even in the deepest of grief.