When our kids make choices that scare or disappoint us, it’s tempting to tighten our grip. But control and love can’t coexist. In this episode, I explore the raw struggle of letting go..why it feels so painful, how fear keeps us stuck, and what it looks like to release control without abandoning our children or losing ourselves.Disclaimer: The thoughts shared here come from my own parenting and faith journey. Please remember this podcast is not a replacement for professional counseling or medical guidance.If you’d like to partner with us and support the podcast, consider sponsoring an upcoming episode by making a donation of any size to Parenting Through the Hard by clicking here. Your support keeps this podcast running—and all donations go directly toward production costs and helping to continue this mission.For more resources, encouragement, and ways to walk this journey together, visit parentingthroughthehard.com. You’ll find tools, workshops, and hope-filled conversations to remind you that you’re not alone.
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Hope in the Hard: When You Don’t Know What to Pray
This week, I’m introducing something new—short Hope in the Hard reflections in between our regular podcast episodes. These are simple, honest moments to pause and reconnect. In this first one, I talk about prayer when you have no words, and how silence can still be sacred.
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When the Storm is Loud: Reconnecting with Love
In the middle of parenting teens and young adults, it's so easy to lose myself in the storm—caught between my children’s needs, my expectations, and the constant fear of what might go wrong. In this episode, I invite you into a quiet, honest conversation about what happens when we lose our inner voice—and how we can return to it through love, faith, and connection.Disclaimer: The thoughts shared here come from my own parenting and faith journey. Please remember this podcast is not a replacement for professional counseling or medical guidance.If you’d like to partner with us and support the podcast, consider sponsoring an upcoming episode by making a donation of any size to Parenting Through the Hard by clicking here. Your support keeps this podcast running—and all donations go directly toward production costs and helping to continue this mission.
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The Chapter I Didn’t Choose, but Couldn’t Ignore
After a year and a half away from the mic, I’m stepping back into this space with a story I never expected to tell. Two days after releasing my last episode, my mom—who loved me with steady, unconditional love..passed away.Grief and parenting through hard seasons have reshaped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. They’ve taught me that control was never the answer, faith had to become part of the story, and showing up authentically means naming the mess as much as the beauty.This relaunch episode is dedicated to my mom, and it marks a new chapter for Parenting Through the Hard, one rooted in honesty, hope, and grace.Disclaimer: The thoughts shared here come from my own parenting and faith journey. Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for professional counseling or medical advice.If you’d like to partner with us and support the podcast, consider sponsoring an upcoming episode by making a donation of any size to Parenting Through the Hard [by clicking here].Your support keeps this podcast running and goes directly toward production costs, allowing us to continue our mission.For more resources and hope-filled tools, visit parentingthroughthehard.com
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Searching for Hope After Losing My Mom: Taking Time to Grieve
As I navigate through a deeply personal and challenging time, today's episode signifies a monumental shift in my life, one that I know will leave a lasting impact. In the midst of this, I've made the decision to take a break from recording to focus on being present with my family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Parenting Through the Hard is a podcast for parents walking through the toughest seasons with their teens or adult children. Whether you’re facing crisis, unexpected choices, or the heavy weight of uncertainty, this space is for you.
I’m Angie, a mom who has lived through the worry, heartbreak, and messy middle of raising older kids. I’m not an expert, but I share what I’ve learned in hopes that you’ll feel less alone in your journey.
Each episode offers honest, grace-filled conversations about loving your child without losing yourself, holding compassion and boundaries together, and keeping faith steady when the future feels uncertain.
Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience, not professional counseling or medical advice.
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