A podcast dedicated to helping student and trainee Counsellors on the road to becoming qualified and beyond, by experienced Counsellor and Supervisor Becky Whittaker.
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Embracing Market Harborough and its vibrant neighbouring villages and towns - we meet the business owners that make it one of the United Kingdom's top places to live and work. Hear the stories behind the business.
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The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids
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As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips an ...
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A legacy of faith, balancing life, and passing on beliefs with Casey Hilty
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Join me today for a conversation with one of my favorite friends, Casey Hilty. Our conversation will dive deep into the joys and challenges of managing various life roles and the beautiful task of passing on a legacy of faith. Here’s what we unpack in our episode: Casey shares insights on setting boundaries and being selective with commitments to m…
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Embracing the uniqueness of each child with Jessica Hurlbut
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In today’s conversation, I'm joined by Jessica Hurlbut, who is co-host of Full Spectrum Parent, alongside her husband. Full Spectrum Parent is the only faith-based podcast focused on parenting kids on the autism spectrum and is proudly hosted on The Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Today she offers encouragement and hope in the beautiful, somet…
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Strengthening the foundation of our families with Arlene Pellicane
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While parenting, working, and the whirlwind of daily life, it's easy for marriage—the very foundation of our family life—to slide to the back burner. But our marriages are critical and so today's episode is dedicated to nurturing this foundational relationship. I am thrilled to be joined by Arlene Pellicane, a renowned marriage and family speaker, …
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Trusting In Your Ability To Remember What Is Important as a Counsellor
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In todays episode I discuss how to trust in your own ability to remember the important bits when working with a client and some strategies to help. If you would like to leave me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a lot to me on this brand new venture and helps to support me in what I am trying to achieve in reaching lots of student counsello…
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Navigating loneliness with grace with Max Lucado
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I am honored to share a conversation with someone who has touched the hearts of many through his words and wisdom—Pastor Max Lucado. We discuss his latest children’s book, Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone, a project born from his desire to speak into the lives of young ones experiencing loneliness and uncertainty. As a father to adult children and …
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Creating a home where kids thrive with Melissa Kruger
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In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Kruger, a wise and experienced voice in parenting and discipleship. As the vice president of The Gospel Coalition’s discipleship program and a mother to three adult children, Melissa brings wisdom and practical insights. Our conversation centers around her book, Parenting with…
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Raising our kids to be world changers with Carlos Whittaker
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Today’s episode is one I’ve been eagerly anticipating, and I can’t wait for you to join me in this heartwarming conversation with Carlos Whittaker. Carlos is so fun and encouraging. He is a devoted dad to three, an engaging storyteller, speaker, and the author of several transformative books. His latest work, Get Your Hopes Up: 90 Devotions & True …
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Cultivating resilience: Dr. Charles Fay on Raising Mentally Strong Kids
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In today’s episode, we get into a topic that’s close to my heart and, I suspect, a challenge for many of us: watching our kids face challenges. As much as we want to shield them from hardship, we know deep down that overcoming challenges is crucial to their growth. To explore this conundrum, I’m joined by Dr. Charles Fay, president of the Love and …
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The amazing award winning book publisher Jen Parker joins us, with a flamboyance of flamingoes, Dug the Shug, and an incredible story of overcoming adversity at a young age to disrupting a very established industry. Be prepared to be amazed. Plus, naked molerats. Oh yes!By Roman Britons / Jen Parker
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Embracing the funny & imperfect in parenting with Molly Stillman
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Today’s episode is a blend of humor and heart with the delightful Molly Stillman as our guest. Many of you might know Molly from her podcast, Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder?, or her newly released memoir, If I Don't Laugh I'll Cry. Beyond her roles in the media, Molly is a dedicated mom with an incredible journey to share. Molly’s story is a testamen…
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Where are you finding your identity? with Becky Beresford
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In this week’s episode, I am thrilled to share a conversation with a dear friend of mine, Becky Beresford. With over 15 years of experience working with women in ministry, Becky has dedicated her life to empowering women to live confidently in their God-given gospel identity. Her passion for freeing others from the grips of shame, fear, anxiety, an…
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Finding rest in the chaos with Jess Connolly
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In this week’s episode, I have the absolute joy of introducing you to Jess Connolly – a woman whose spirit is as delightful and down-to-earth as they come. Jess wears many hats: she’s an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, coach, a devoted wife to Nick, and a loving mom to four kids. Her latest book, Tired of Being Tired, speaks directly to a feeling…
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Simplifying decisions: Craig Groeschel on leading a God-honoring life
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Guess who’s back on our podcast this week? The incredible Pastor Craig Groeschel. If you caught his last episode with us (which we'll link for you), you know you’re in for a treat, as the pastor of Life Church in Tulsa, OK, the voice behind The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, and the author of 15 books, Pastor Craig shares so much wisdom and in…
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Clothes, Chairs & More; Discussing Power In The Therapy Room
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In todays episode I talk all things power and what happened when I went to see a therapist who kept on looking at the clock! If you would like to leave me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a lot to me on this brand new venture and helps to support me in what I am trying to achieve in reaching lots of student counsellors. If you enjoy this e…
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Discipling through the empty nest: a heartfelt journey with Pamela Henkleman
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As we wrap up our discipleship series, today's episode takes us into the heartfelt world of parenting adult children. I'm joined by Pamela Henkleman, a beacon of wisdom for mid-life moms, to explore this unique stage of our parenting journey. In our conversation, Pamela offers some incredible insights: Navigating the empty nest: Understanding the t…
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Navigating Teen Faith: Lasting Discipleship with Brad Griffin
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I'm genuinely thrilled about the conversations we've been having, and I hope you are, too. So, let’s dive right into week four of our discipleship series. Today, we're shifting our focus towards a group with a special place in my heart: teenagers. Don’t be afraid; lean in, and let’s learn to disciple this age well! Discipleship for teens is a uniqu…
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Navigating Biblical and Worldly Views with Kids: A Conversation with Josh Mulvihill
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We are back with Week 3 of our discipleship series; how are you feeling? What are you learning, and what is encouraging you? Today, I'm honored to have Josh Mulvihill with us. As the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation and a father himself, Josh brings a wealth of experience in guiding families towards a deeper understa…
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What To Do If You Realise You Can't Work With Your Client.
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There are times in all of our counselling careers, whether it is during training or later that we come across situations that mean we can't work with a client anymore. Here in this reassuring chat we look at scenarios and how to handle different situations, including keeping your client safe and kindness for yourself. Please take any dilemmas like …
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In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Becky Whittaker, a talented copywriter specialising in the legal industry. Becky shares valuable insights on the importance of ethical copywriting practices, the integration of artificial intelligence in content creation, and her journey to establishing a successful copywriting business.…
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Martin sits down with the dynamic Lina Browning, a one-to-one diet consultant and private tutor with a passion for guiding others towards healthier lifestyles. Lina takes us through her journey, from her interest in nutrition and weight loss to her proud moments of helping individuals achieve their goals. The conversation delves into the challenges…
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How to explain the Holy Spirit to kids with Christie Thomas
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Are you ready for week 2 of our exciting series on discipling kids?! Today, we're diving into a topic that I find both fascinating and challenging: explaining the Holy Spirit to our children. It’s abstract, a bit tough to grasp, and that's exactly why I want us to understand it better. I believe that with a clearer understanding, we can talk to our…
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Discipling our kids doesn’t have to be intimidating with Sarah Holmstrom
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Today, we are starting a brand new series on The Christian Parenting Podcast. Over the next few weeks, we're diving into an incredibly important topic: discipling your kids to know, love, and follow Jesus. This series will be a deep dive into prayer, the Holy Spirit, and teaching our kids to love Jesus. We are even tackling the hard truth that we c…
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Life Is Messy, God is Good and Everything in Between w/ Cynthia Yanof
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Calling, anointing and ministering without a major platform? How can I teach my kids to serve right where they are? How do I talk to my kids about their God size callings? How do I believe forward for myself, and my kids? Today we get to sit down with an old Christian Parenting friend Cynthia Yanof! Cynthia is the podcast host of "MESSmerized" and …
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Jade Frost from Bamboozle Theatre Company, a truly remarkable organisation that has been positively impacting the lives of children and young people for the past 30 years.By Roman Britons
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The busy-ness of parenting with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar
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I’m sure many of you are in the same season of parenting that I am in—busy. Every season of parenting is busy in its own way! It’s just amazing how it changes and changes so fast, yet remains busy. My guest today, Dina Deleasa-Gonsar totally gets it and is here to talk about it! Dina is the creator, writer, speaker, and television personality behin…
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How to talk to your kids about pornography Greta Eskridge
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What age should we start talking to our kids about pornography? How do we explain it to them? How should the conversation change as my kids grow? These are some of the questions that every parent has when parenting in 2023. They’re not fun questions and they can make us feel really uncomfortable. But my friend, Greta Eskridge is here today to answe…
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Setting Up Private Practice and Spilling the Tea on Why I had to Leave my Office.
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In this episode I talk about setting up private practice and share my tips and thoughts. I also share why I had to leave my office as it is something people often ask me. Please note that I talk about insurance and professional body membership in this episode, this is relating only to the UK as each country will have their own requirements and prof…
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We delve into the world of dog training with special guest Sam Hughes from Rover's Return Dog Training Academy. Sam shares her journey from working in the prison service to becoming a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist. Throughout the episode, she discusses the benefits of scent work for dogs, the importance of force-free training, and her comm…
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The big questions our boys ask with Katy Boatman
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What if I mess my kids up? What if I fail at my job? What if I’m actually doing it all wrong? These are some of the “what if” questions that I wrestle with. I think we all have big “what if” questions, they’re all just a little different depending on our experiences, wiring, and situations. Our kids have questions like this too and my guest today, …
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Staying true to your calling with Colton Dixon
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Today I am joined by Colton Dixon. Colton is an American Idol finalist and Christian singer/songwriter. His music has won numerous awards and he has had the opportunity to perform in some incredible places. Most importantly, Colton is a husband and the dad of two three year old girl twins. Colton has so much to share about how his faith has influen…
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Helping siblings forgive one another with Courtney DeFeo
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If your house is anything like mine, you are all too familiar with rushed and fake apologies. Siblings get in a fight and one apologized to the other under their breath while rolling their eye at the same time. Can you relate? Today I am joined by my friend, Courtney DeFeo, and she is helping us emphasize forgiveness in our houses. Courtney and her…
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Mel tells us how her business came about by accident (sort of); the 50 things she's targetting before 50; and gives great tips and resources for improving business efficiencyBy Roman Britons
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Nurturing creativity in your kids with Andrew Peterson
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Jesus will change your life when you let him into it and my guest today, Andrew Peterson, is the perfect example of that. Once Andrew decided to follow Jesus, he led him down a path of sharing his gospel with everyone in creative ways. As a singer, song writer, and author, Andrew has had the privilege of pointing generations of people to Jesus thro…
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A new perspective on Thanksgiving with Raymond Arroyo
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Hi Friends! We have a fun interview today, just in time for Thanksgiving! Most of us know that there is a funny little tradition for the President to pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving day. But do you know where that tradition came from? It actually started with Abraham Lincoln and his son, Tad. My guest today Raymond Arroyo wrote a children’s book th…
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Gemma tells us why she set up MaHa magazine, the challenges involved, and some amazing reasons to be proud of the team. Plenty of shout outs in this episode - be sure to listen to see how many you can spot! Are you one of them?By Roman Britons
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Let’s talk about school: seeing beyond grades
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In this bonus episode, we are talking all about school, grades, and the parent/teacher relationship! I’m joined by Tracie Potts who is a mom of three adult kids and a grandmother of two. She is Advisory Board Chair of Learning Heroes, which is an educational nonprofit focused on family engagement. She is a former National PTA Family Engagement fell…
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Raising confident kids vs. kids who need to perform with Terra Mattson
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Terra Mattson is a dear friend of Christian Parenting and someone I really look up to as both a mom and a woman of faith, so I cannot wait for you to hear from her today. Terra is a licensed marriage and family therapist and executive coach who authored Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace and partnered with Christian Parenting to develop th…
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Abi talks about her journey; gender bias in her industry; and top tips for the self employed!By Roman Britons
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Celebrating Advent with kids with Charity Rios
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You are going to love my guest on the podcast today. Charity Rios is a mom of four young boys, an author, a writing coach, and a delightful person! She is so passionate about teaching kids about God and helping them develop a strong relationship with the Lord. Today we are talking all about the season of Advent and Christmas. I know it feels so ear…
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Embracing God's plan for your life with Tabitha Schmitt
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Today I am joined by my friend Tabitha Schmitt, who has one of the most powerful stories of God’s faithfulness that I know. Tabby was 36 weeks pregnant with her second baby when she found out he would have extreme special needs. But God, in his goodness, took a story that the world would consider tragic and radically transformed her heart and chang…
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What to do when your kids feel rejected with Michelle Donnelly
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Have you ever been thrown a curveball and asked a question like, “Where is God in this situation?” or “Is God still good, even though this is so bad?” I think we have all wrestled with those thoughts before and my guest today is here to talk all about the answers to those big questions. Michelle Donnelly runs PlusONE Parents, a ministry devoted to …
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BONUS: Helping your family understand the conflict in Israel
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We have never done this before, but we are releasing a bonus episode of The Christian Parenting Podcast! In this bonus episode, we are talking about the crisis in Israel. I have talked with a lot of parents about what is going on, there are a few things that seem to be true: Parents are overwhelmed by this topic They feel unprepared to answer any q…
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Creating family faith traditions with Danielle Hitchen
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Most of us probably don’t think about church history in our everyday lives, but there is a lot that we can learn about our faith from studying church history and it doesn’t need to be boring! Our guest today, Danielle Hitchen, wrote a book called Sacred Seasons that is part theology, part church history, and part practical spirituality. In it Danie…
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Investing in your kids’ faith with Lisa Clark
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I absolutely love hearing from experienced moms who offer gentle and practical encouragement for raising kids. Lisa Clark is a mom and grandmother to 7, and she is joining me today to offer her amazing advice and insight. Lisa co-hosts the podcasts Raising Sinners, which is on the Christian Parenting Podcast Network, and Wonder. She recently wrote …
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Your marriage has a purpose with Aaron and Jennifer Smith
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Our marriages are the foundations of our families, but with the busyness of parenting, it can be easy to overlook them! We know date nights are important, but they are hard to schedule with schedules and finances. We know praying together is important, but it can feel awkward sometimes! My guests today, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, are here to talk ab…
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Guy talks about his journey through varied careers; his recent diagnosis of ADHD and some steps that employers can take to create a win-win scenario for themselves and their staffBy Roman Britons
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How to Deal with a Confidence Crisis Whilst in Counselling Training
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By popular request on a recent Facebook poll here is the episode you have all been waiting for. I hope it helps, feel free to strike up a conversation on my Facebook page (link below). For those of you interested in the dilemmas I mentioned please see links below to that too, it would be lovely if you would take part and share with others too. If y…
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Raising the next generation of believers with Korie and Willie Robertson
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It was so fun to be able to sit down and chat with Korie and Willie Robertson. Many of us have spent years following Korie, Willie, and their family, but for those of you who are not familiar with the couple, Korie and Willie are a husband and wife duo, parents of six kids, grandparents to five, authors, speakers, and stars of A&E’s "Duck Dynasty."…
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It is always a joy to be joined by one of our Christian Parenting Podcast Network hosts. Each host brings something special to the network and Kayla Craig is no exception! She has a heart for helping families slow down and grow spiritually alongside each other. Kayla is the host of the podcast, Liturgies for Parents and the author of To Light Their…
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