• When Your Child Rebels: A Mother's Story of Hope and Healing

  • Nov 11 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
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When Your Child Rebels: A Mother's Story of Hope and Healing

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  • Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Today, we are delving into the emotional and enlightening journey outlined in the book "Unconditional: How a Mother's Love Rescued Her Rebellious Son" by Suzanne Roragen. Joining us today is the author herself, Suzanne Roragen, who shares her personal experiences as a mother navigating the turbulent waters of raising a rebellious child. Through deep reflections and pivotal moments, Suzanne offers insights into how her faith and unwavering love guided her through the challenges she faced with her son, Nick. Discover how building a community of support, maintaining boundaries, and relying on faith can impact the journey of parenting. Whether you're a parent in the thick of similar struggles or someone looking for a story of hope and resilience, this episode is sure to resonate and inspire. Stay tuned as we explore Suzanne's narrative of strength, faith, and the power of a mother's love. HELPFUL LINKS: FREE Resources- read the first chapters FREE, courses for FREE, and more at LaineLawsonCraft.com Also, sign up for Laine’s Inspirational Weekly emails at her site LaineLawsonCraft.com Please email any prayer requests or needs to lainecraft@lainecraft.net Connect with Suzanne on her website: suzannejroragen.com and make sure to buy her book on Amazon!! Suzanne Roragen is an emerging author who embarked on a deeply personal journey through her writings. Initially keeping her reflections as a private journal, Suzanne contemplated transforming it into a book, intending it for herself and her son. However, upon sharing the memoir with her husband, his emotional reaction and belief in its universal appeal led to a pivotal decision. Encouraged by his response and motivated by a sense of purpose, Suzanne embraced the idea of publishing her story to reach a broader audience, hoping that others might find inspiration and comfort in her experiences. With her husband's support and a belief that it was meant to be, Suzanne set out to share her journey with the world. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Publishing timely book about modern parenting struggles. 03:50 Subconscious trauma should address with therapy. 08:55 Therapists can't change hard-hearted rebellious teens. 12:37 Poor school experience led to decreased effort. 14:34 Create community and boundaries to guide behavior. 18:18 Pray and guide children spiritually and morally. 20:27 CEO's prayer softened his heart significantly. 24:35 Be vulnerable, prioritize values over acceptance. Overview of Topics Covered Introduction to the Podcast Welcome by Laine Lawson Craft Overview of the podcast’s focus on parenting prodigals Overview of Suzanne Roragen's Book Title: “Unconditional, How a Mother's Love Rescued Her Rebellious Son” Suzanne’s intention for the book as a memoir and sharing her journey Decision points on sharing the story as a book and publicly The Impact of Trauma on Parenting Experience of a friend's son's suicide and its impact Influence on parenting style and the heightened awareness of potential warning signs Challenges Faced During Parenting Dealing with rebellious behavior during teenage years Strategies to manage difficult situations and experiences Specific challenging events with her son, Nick Strategies and Approaches to Parenting Creating a community and setting boundaries Engaging with other parents for mutual support Maintaining close communication with Nick The Role of Faith in Parenting Development of faith and reliance on prayer Influence of faith on Suzanne's journey and parenting The significance of community prayer and support Reflecting on Past Choices and Offering Advice Suzanne’s reflections on what she might have done differently Advice to other parents with rebellious children Emphasis on family and faith as foundational Closing Remarks Encouragement for parents to share their journey Information on where to find Suzanne’s book Final thoughts and gratitude from Suzanne and Laine Conclusion of the Episode Laine’s closing remarks Invitation to access additional resources Encouragement and reminder of the power of faith
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