Best Steve And Julia Cummings Podcasts (2025)

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"Mammas, Don't Let Your Sons Grow Up . . . NOT!" 35:01

23h ago35:01

35:01

Pivoting from "Mamma parent" to "Mamma partner" can be one of the toughest things you'll ever have to do - especially if you have an adult son. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia discuss the unique dynamics of the Mother/Son relationship and what you want that to look like as they start their own life without you as the #1…

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"Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home": Interview with Lori Wildenberg 53:44

8d ago53:44

53:44

Ever feel like you're walking a difficult road with a wayward adult child? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia sit down with author and licensed parent-family educator, Lori Wildenberg, as she offers practical grace- and truth-filled ways of navigating your relationship with a detoured child—whether they are rejecting faith…

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My Adult Child's Marriage is in Trouble: Now What? 30:10

22d ago30:10

30:10

Probably THE hardest thing a partner of an adult child faces is when their child goes through some sort of suffering. It never changes because we never stop being Mom and Dad. We all feel deeply it and our knee-jerk reaction is to: Step in and fix it Make the pain go away And in the process - we make it worse. SO - what are we supposed to do? What …

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Eggshells and Confidence: When the Ground is Shaky with Your Adult Child 22:45

1M ago22:45

22:45

Does it seem like your adult child ignores you, talks down to you, or treats you in a negative way somehow? Maybe it even feels like you're walking on eggshells? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia provide some insightful wisdom on how we can navigate that path with confidence toward a healthier relationship with our adult …

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One Adult Child and Some Unique Dynamics to Navigate 24:38

1M ago24:38

24:38

"One" is a song by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson that was made famous by Three Dog Night back in the 60's. You may be parents who have one adult child and may not realize there are some unique dynamics that play into what your pivot looks like. On today's Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia look at those dynamics after hearing from som…

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"One Choice Away from Change" - Interview with Justin and Trish Davis 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

We long for relationships to be joyful and life-giving, right? So why do they often leave us wounded, broken and exhausted? If you're looking to break the cycles that hurt your relationships with your adult kids and hold you back - you won't want to miss this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast. Steve and Julia sit down with Justin and Trisha Davis…

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Gut Check Time with In-Law Relationships 22:01

2M ago22:01

22:01

You pour your heart and soul into raising your family. You kids grow up and become responsible adults and often times find their mate and get married. That's what we want, right partners of adult kids? Something that can suddenly impact and throw off your "Disney fairy-tale ending" often begins at the wedding. TWO families coming together and dynam…

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"Know Thyself!" 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

Pivoting to healthy relationships with our adult children requires: 1. Diving 2. Reflection 3. Processing Picture an iceberg. That's ALL we see in a person is what's above the surface. Unbeknownst to us is the other 90% brewing beneath the surface that stirs up our emotions and thoughts as we try to make sense of ANY situation or conversation. On t…

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For Dads Only: How We Can Become the Hero with Our Adult Kids 22:20

2M ago22:20

22:20

Dads: What if you were told that "doing" LESS as a father when your kids turn 20, would actually raise your stock (i.e. respect) i their eyes? Would you listen? It certainly goes against the grain of what we have been taught, shown and modeled in our culture - even the traditional church. On this special edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve t…

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"We're Talking About Our Adult Kids . . . Again!": Interview with Author Gill Tillmann 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Let's face it . . . not only is there NOT instructions handed to new parents by the doctor explaining "what to do" when you leave the hospital and take your baby home. The same can also be said when your adult kids leave home. Where's the "partner manual"? Where do you go to find out how to make the pivot from parent to partner? We got you on this …

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When TikTok Goes Viral: Steve & Julia Address Issues Related to Cutoff Relationships 52:24

3M ago52:24

52:24

We recently posted some TikTok short videos on a variety of subjects to see what would stick to the wall. One particular issue touched home with over 11,000 hits! (Huge for us!) Adult children and parents all chimed in with their hurt and pain seeking healthy answers to this question: "What do you do when relationship between parent and adult child…

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Helicopter Mom Rehab 101 35:45

3M ago35:45

35:45

Your son or daughter is heading off to college - or currently in college - and you're finding it extremely hard to let go. It can be painful to not be needed as much as you used to. How do you make sense of this new season of life? Steve and Julia have a few small steps you can begin to take down this new road and start to make "the pivot" from par…

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Sacred Partnering: Pivoting Includes Your Own Sanctification 23:40

3M ago23:40

23:40

It's easy to keep the focus on "how" our adult children are doing and who they are becoming, right? This podcast is designed to come alongside you as make the pivot to partner and validate, encourage, bring awareness and equip with tools to have healthy Partner/Adult Child relationship. But there is more to pivoting to partner than this. The sancti…

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"I Miss Talking to My Adult Child" 24:44

3M ago24:44

24:44

It's happening more and more these days to pivoting parents and we are hearing about it more and more. When WE left the nest - breaking off relationship with parents really wasn't a thing. Today? Our adult kids have been swamped by an ideology that life is all about them. What's a pivoting partner to do? How can we re-establish relationship? On thi…

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Moving the Needle in 2025: 14 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Adult Child(ren) 46:38

4M ago46:38

46:38

Remember the old adage, "How do you eat an elephant?" One bite at a time? Well, the same also holds true with improving our relationships with our adult child(ren). There are so many things to remember it can be overwhelming. But what if you just chose ONE to work on this year? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share thei…

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"I Don't Want Your Faith!" A Father-Daughter Story to Learn From 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

Passing on a spiritual legacy to our kids is every Christian parent's dream. It says so in the Bible, right? But what happens when you've done everything "right" and they grow up to become adults and don't want any part if it? What then? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve is joined by his daughter, Jamilyn Upchurch, and together the…

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Heart & Life Cleanse: Becoming a Healthier Version of You 26:31

5M ago26:31

26:31

We have a tendency to think that we have to do extraordinary things to change things about ourselves. That's a lie and it prevents us from growing in every aspect: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia lay out for us what it looks like to improve these area's of ou…

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The Holidays and Family Conversations 25:51

5M ago25:51

25:51

The holidays are upon us and that can mean stress when we gather with extended family, right? Our past experiences for Thanksgiving can bring great, family memories - or stressful conversations, especially when alcohol is involved and everyone is sharing their opinions. Pivoting from parent to partner just went to the next level. How do we steer cl…

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Detours Happen 11:22

6M ago11:22

11:22

None of us like a detour. It messes up our timing, our plans, and causes stress and anxiety. Can I get an "AMEN!"? Detours are never convenient. They take us out of our way, and they are LONGER than than we originally planned to travel. "But God . . . " On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve shares what has helped him by his Bible Apps …

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How We Can Use Social Media to ENHANCE Relationship with Our Adult Children 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

Now that we have your attention, there IS a path toward healthy social media use that can actually draw your adult kids closer to you. WHAT?? It's true. When it comes to how we use social media, there are some changes in how we use it that requires a pivot as well. On this podcast of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia outline what those chan…

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The Best Thing We Can Do for Our Adult "Offspring" is . . . 28:15

6M ago28:15

28:15

You know that feeling. The one that causes your chest to puff out when someone tells you something about your character they like or something you did that was AMAZING, right? We were given respect and what did that do to the relationship? It enhanced and deepened it. Why? Respect is so important in relationships because it helps us feel safe and e…

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Getting Respect And Celebrating Each other: G-R-A-C-E 33:39

6M ago33:39

33:39

Often times life can get so busy, hectic, and burdensome it feels like we aren't really making progress. Ever felt this way? Maybe you do now. God never intended us to live this way. When it comes to making a good pivot from parent to partner, there is one key aspect that makes that pivot smoother: Grace. On today's Parent Pivot Podcast Steve and J…

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"My Relationship Has Been Cutoff with My Parent (or Adult Child)! Now What?" 29:46

6M ago29:46

29:46

When we've been hurt by a parent or by our adult child, the natural reaction is to protect our heart. We will either withdraw, fight, freeze for flee. We only have control over our own response. So when a family relationship is fractured, repairing it can be difficult. On this edition of the Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia bring their years o…

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"I'm Married (or Dating) and My Parent's Don't Approve of My Choice" 42:04

7M ago42:04

42:04

When pivoting parents don't pivot to partner well and don't accept your choice of who you married (or are dating) - it can cause issues on so many fronts! If this is where you find yourself today on either side of the issue, this podcast is for you. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia carefully walk both adult kids and pivo…

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Healthy Texting Tips for Pivoting Partners 35:38

7M ago35:38

35:38

Relationships are hard enough in-person but when we use our phones to text our adult kids, fracturing a relationship is always one text away. As we pivot from being a parent after 20-30 years, we also need to pivot to healthier texting as partners. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia give us some healthy tips and boundaries…

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The Most Neglected Aspect of Becoming a Good Partner to Our Adult Kids 27:41

7M ago27:41

27:41

The pivot from parent to partner is a life-learning process that includes many facets. One facet we don't often think is related to pivoting to being a partner to our adults kids, is our long-term health choices. On this edition of the Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia bring to our attention the truth behind the foods we eat and how they are cr…

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This One's for You 20 & 30-Somethings!: Steve & Julia Talk to the Next Gen 35:23

7M ago35:23

35:23

Mom and Dad may be a "tad" slow making the pivot from being a parent to a partner and you're not quite sure how to communicate with them any more. Life with them seems so frustrating, and may feel like your relationship will never be the same. Can you relate? Guess what? There's hope. Steve and Julia usually talk to parents of adult children, but o…

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Comedy, Empty Nesting and Ecclesiastes: Interview with Comedian Jeff Allen 48:00

8M ago48:00

48:00

Being an empty nester doesn't have to be a sad season of life. It CAN be a hoot! Just ask comedian Jeff Allen. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia Cummings interview Jeff as get his life experiences of being an empty nester. You'll also get a chance to see the personal side of Jeff as he shares about his new book, "Are We T…

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Our Nest is Empty. Now What? 27:29

8M ago27:29

27:29

You have pivoted - or ARE pivoting from Parent to Partner - and you find yourself with adult children who have left the nest, gotten married and now are on their own. Now what? On this edition of "The Parent Pivot Podcast" Steve and Julia share 4 ways you can begin this new season of life built around this verse from Isaiah 43:19, that says: "Be al…

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How to Thrive After Your Kids Leave Home: Interview with Author and Speaker, Jill Savage 57:23

8M ago57:23

57:23

The season of becoming a new empty nester is finally here. As author and speaker, Jill Savage says, "It can be either a time of 'boo-hoo' or "WOO-HOO!" You might find yourself caught between grief and delight and full of questions, hopes and regrets. How can we make sense of it all? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia inter…

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"I Blew It." - An Inside Peek at How Steve Handled a Recent Family Matter 20:52

8M ago20:52

20:52

No matter how well we pivot and become a great partner to our adult children, keeping a heart of humility is key. On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve shares about a recent family matter that occurred with his four adult married kids that shows us how to choose relationship over being right - no matter the extra airfare cost. Don't mi…

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A Common Generational Blindspot & the Road to Healing 24:53

9M ago24:53

24:53

It happens to many families and it goes unnoticed for decades and without attention - it gets passed on to our adult children with out even knowing it. What is this blindspot? On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia expose a common relationship issue that occurs with parents and in-laws of pivoting partners. They shine the ligh…

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"I Can't Do This Anymore!" - Interview with Suzanne Roragen, author of "Unconditional" 54:18

9M ago54:18

54:18

Your young adult child heads off to college and the rebellion begins. Drug and alcohol abuse that leads to an arrest you never imagined could happen in your family. Sometimes the pivot from parent to partner can take some drastic turns before God can step in and start the healing process. That's what Suzanne Roragen faced with her son Nick and she …

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Best of the Parent Pivot Podcast - "What Do You Do When . . . ?": Steve & Julia Respond to a Loyal Listener's Situation 30:32

9M ago30:32

30:32

Like anything we do in life, there can be an "art and a science" to it. Pivoting from Parent to Partner is no different. On this re-air of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia take the in-depth time to personally respond to a loyal listener who invited them into her pivot about her college grad daughter and some things that aren't quite turnin…

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Best of the Parent Pivot Podcast - Being Generous to Our Adult Children: How Much is Too Much? 30:36

9M ago30:36

30:36

One dynamic that comes into play as we pivot from being a parent to a partner is: What is the balance between financially helping our adult child(ren) - and enabling them? Whether it's paying for college, a car, a down payment on a new home, or childcare for the grand babies, how much is too much? Especially when you aren't seeing any grateful hear…

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Best of the Parent Pivot Podcast: When It Seems Hopeless - Interview with Jamilyn Upchurch 21:19

10M ago21:19

21:19

Your adult child is battling depression, thoughts of suicide, and has rejected your faith. That's enough to send any parent into high anxiety, control and worry. On this re-air of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia faced this exact situation with their young adult daughter, Jamilyn. This is a podcast you dare not miss! Hear her story of God'…

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Best of the Parent Pivot Podcast: ”I’m Going to the Sidelines” - When It’s Time to Take a Step Back: Interview with Jackson Cummings 45:46

10M ago45:46

45:46

You have a college student who is an adult. You have pressed hard into this young man/woman and now things are fracturing and getting worse. What's a mother or father of an adult child to do? On this re-air episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast you will hear a very touching and transformative father/son story of healing for both of them - with the so…

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Best of the Parent Pivot Podcast: Having Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child 33:18

10M ago33:18

33:18

The pivot from Parent to Partner goes more smoothly when we "keep our mouths shut and the welcome mat out" - the main theme of Jim Burns' book and The Parent Pivot Podcast. Okay - but what is the balance between keeping our mouths shut - and dealing with our own emotions and resentment that pops up with our adult kids? On today's podcast, Steve and…

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Best of the Parent Pivot Podcast: "Doing Life with Your Adult Children" Interview with author Dr. Jim Burns 51:31

10M ago51:31

51:31

Enjoy this replay of The Parent Pivot Podcast where Steve and Julia sit down with Dr. Jim Burns, President of HomeWord and author of the book, "Doing Life with Your Adult Children." Be listening for how you can get a free copy of Jim's book from Steve and Julia.By Steve and Julia Cummings

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Summer is Here! 4:30

10M ago4:30

4:30

There comes a time when you have to take a step back from life for a bit and take a deep breath. Life gets crazy fast, doesn't it? It's all about balance. Summer 2024 is here and it's time to relax, reflect and enjoy this short season. Steve and Julia will be doing that themselves and have some suggestions for you while they are away. Be sure to ci…

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Partners: Find Joy in This Season! Here's How 15:52

11M ago15:52

15:52

Pivoting from parent to partner can seem like there's more negative than positive going on. It takes a shift in thinking and relating to your adult child in an entirely different way. But in this new season as you pivot, there is joy to be found. You just have to look for it. On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share two di…

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How to Tell If You're Stuck in "Parent Mode" 18:50

11M ago18:50

18:50

The pivot from parent to partner is not easy. It's not a "one and done." It's not even about "checking the box." Pivoting can be hard for some parents and the question that comes up often is: "How can I tell if I'm stuck in parent mode?" On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia get real and vulnerable about being aware of some t…

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Anxiety, Idols and Becoming a Prodigal Partner 24:55

11M ago24:55

24:55

Do you struggle with anxiety about how your adult child(ren) are living their lives? It could be the job they've chosen, or maybe they're struggling to make it on their own. You're left feeling weary and asking yourself the question: "My adult child isn't living the life I'd like them to. What's a parent, I mean . . . what's a PARTNER to do?" On th…

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Musings of an Adult Child: Interview with Steve & Julia Cummings 51:31

11M ago51:31

51:31

If you've ever wanted to be a "fly on the wall" of a real-life, real-time, intimate conversation with pivoting partners and their adult child - this is the podcast you will be glad you heard. The tables get turned on Steve and Julia on this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast when their daughter Jamilyn interviews them about a variety of issues she…

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Pivoting Includes Intentional Legacy Building: Interview with Wayne Rice 50:15

12M ago50:15

50:15

What do junior high ministry, bluegrass music and long-distance grandparenting have to do with pivoting from a parent to a partner? You'll find out when you listen to this week's Parent Pivot Podcast as Steve and Julia interview Wayne Rice. Don't miss hearing how you can have an impact on your children's children - even when your adult kids set har…

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Pivoting to Partner Means Being a Buffalo, Not a Cow 22:35

12M ago22:35

22:35

We spend so much of our lives constantly trying to avoid the inevitable challenges that come along from the difficult circumstances that our very own choices have led us to be in. What buffaloes do is very unique for the animal kingdom. What does this have to do with being the parent of adult children? Steve and Julia have a unique way to get their…

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Majoring on the Minors Fractures Relationship 23:11

12M ago23:11

23:11

We all do it. We can't help it. We choose hills to die on that we regret later and we ask ourselves, "Was it worth it?" Choosing to bite our tongue and have relationship with our adult child(ren) over being right is key to pivoting well from "parent" to "partner." Join Steve and Julia on The Parent Pivot Podcast as they help us navigate the minefie…

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When the Pivot to Partner Becomes Lonely: There's Hope! 34:46

1y ago34:46

34:46

Pivoting from a parent to a partner comes with a mixture of emotions. You might feel down, lonely, or a bit unsure about what to do with all the new free time you suddenly have. It's a big change, after all. Your job as the parent has shifted, and now it's time to watch your adult children make their way in the world. On this episode of The Parent …

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How We Can Be an Advocate to Our In-Law Adult Kids: Interview with Actor Taylor Upchurch 49:21

1y ago49:21

49:21

Life used to be so simple. You grew up. Went to college. Got married. Bought a house. Raised your family. Worked for 30-40 years in the same place. Retired. Got a gold watch. Played golf until you died. We called it "The American Dream." Today - life looks VERY different and fitting into this mold is no longer possible for 90% of the population. Pi…

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When Your Anxiety Impacts Your Adult Child 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

Anxiety and control go hand in hand to destroy relationships and often times we are unaware of how our anxiety impacts our relationships with our adult child(ren). On today's Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia reflect on what we can do to decrease our anxiety so that we can maintain healthy relationships and pivot well from parent to partner.…

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