Welcome to this week's episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children.

On this week’s episode, “Breaking Free from the Shame That Whispers 'You Failed,'” hosted by Laine Lawson Craft. In this powerful and uplifting episode, Laine is joined by special guest Jill Savage, bestselling author and expert in overcoming perfectionism, who shares heartfelt wisdom on moving past parenting shame and embracing grace.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Jill Savage’s “25 Scriptures for When Life is Hard”: jillsavage.org/truth
• Jill’s Books: No More Perfect Moms, No More Perfect Kids, No More Perfect Marriages, Empty Nest, Full Life
• Laine’s website and free resources: lainelawsoncraft.com (First 10 days of her book Warfare Parenting free)
• Sign up for Laine’s Inspirational Weekly emails at her site LaineLawsonCraft.com
• Please email any prayer requests or needs to lainecraft@lainecraft.net

About Jill Savage
Jill Savage is an accomplished author, sought-after speaker, and founder of Hearts at Home, an organization providing encouragement to moms worldwide. With a authentic, relatable style, Jill’s books—including No More Perfect Moms and Empty Nest, Full Life—draw from her own experiences and struggles, helping parents release unrealistic expectations and combat the “perfection infection.” Jill is passionate about guiding families to embrace authenticity, offer themselves grace, and break free from guilt and comparison, especially in challenging parenting seasons.

Key Talking Points:

• Understanding the “perfection infection”—unrealistic expectations and comparisons on social media (2:00 – 4:30)
• Steps to kick perfectionism and comparison: honest conversations, shifting mindset, self-grace, and accepting God’s forgiveness (4:30 – 8:30)
• Jill’s viral story about sharing real-life messiness (7:42 – 9:18)
• Warning signs when shame or guilt becomes toxic, and when to seek help (10:11 – 11:47)
• Reclaiming your identity in Christ—not in your child’s choices or behaviors (12:13 – 14:33)
• Reminders that no family, house, or child is perfect—even Billy Graham’s (14:33 – 15:17)

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 — Introduction and social media comparisons
• 01:51 — Jill explains “perfection infection”
• 04:13 — Strategies to combat comparison and perfectionism
• 05:17 — Grace for past parenting choices and accepting growth
• 07:08 — Tools for breaking the comparison trap
• 08:29 — Jill’s viral ‘real life’ social media post
• 10:11 — Warning signs when guilt turns toxic
• 12:13 — Restoring identity in God, not in parenting outcomes
• 14:33 — No perfect families: even well-known faith leaders’ struggles
• 15:34 — Resources and final encouragement

Conclusion:
Shame and guilt often whisper lies to struggling parents, but as Jill Savage and Laine Lawson Craft remind us, your child’s choices do not define your worth. By breaking free from unhealthy comparisons, embracing honest conversation, and finding your identity in faith, you can reclaim peace and joy in your parenting journey. Remember, you are not alone—God specializes in redemption stories, and your family’s story is still being written. Be encouraged, equip yourself with truth, and never lose hope.

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this heartfelt episode, Laine is joined by best-selling author and speaker Jill Savage to offer hope and practical strategies for parents navigating the heartbreak of having a prodigal child. Together, they share raw stories, biblical wisdom, and survival tools to help you rise above fear, manage anxiety, and reclaim hope—even on the darkest nights.

Jill Savage:
Jill Savage is an author and speaker passionate about encouraging families through life’s most challenging seasons. As the author and coauthor of 14 books, Jill draws from personal experience and years of ministry to equip parents with faith-based resources and practical advice for navigating parenting struggles and personal crises.

Key Talking Points:

• The emotional toll of “2AM calls” and fearing for your prodigal child’s safety
• Importance of prayer and breath work in the midst of crisis
• What it means to “lovingly detach” from your adult child’s problems
• Practical strategies for managing anxiety and preventing burnout
• Using scripture and faith to ground yourself in hope
• Prioritizing self-care without guilt
• Building a supportive network and not facing struggles alone

Detailed Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Introduction: The pain of late-night crisis calls
• 00:04:04 – “You are not alone”—knowing others share your experience
• 00:06:44 – The power of breath work for calming the body
• 00:08:43 – How to lovingly detach from your child’s problems
• 00:11:40 – Avoiding enabling and practicing healthy boundaries
• 00:12:05 – Using scripture for strength and calm during panic
• 00:13:46 – The importance of self-care for parents in crisis
• 00:16:40 – Building a 24/7 support system
• 00:17:19 – Final thoughts: Permission to care for yourself and seek support

Conclusion:
This episode shines a compassionate light on the silent battles parents face when walking alongside a struggling child. Laine Lawson Craft and Jill Savage provide not only validation for the pain and panic many feel, but also equipping listeners with actionable faith-driven strategies and encouragement. From practical crisis protocols to the essential practice of self-care, their conversation is a lifeline for parents who feel isolated or overwhelmed. Remember: you are not alone, and caring for your own well-being is essential, not selfish. Take one small step today to build your support system and reclaim hope—you and your family are worth it.

Welcome to another powerful episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children, hosted by Laine Lawson Craft. In this episode, Laine welcomes best-selling author and ministry leader Jill Savage for a heartfelt conversation on breaking generational patterns, overcoming spiritual strongholds, and reclaiming hope in your family's story. Together, they share faith-driven strategies and practical tools for parents battling with prodigal children, family crisis, addiction, and more, offering biblical wisdom and real-life experiences to empower listeners on their parenting journey.

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Laine Lawson Craft’s book and resources: LaineLawsonCraft.com (first 10 days of her new book "Warfare Parenting" free)
• 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
• Jill Savage’s books & resources: Jill Savage’s Website

Jill Savage
Jill Savage is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and ministry leader dedicated to encouraging families. As the author and co-author of 14 books—including "No More Perfect Kids," "Got Teens?," and "Empty Nest, Full Life"—Jill candidly shares her experiences of breaking unhealthy generational patterns and navigating parenting challenges with faith and authenticity. She is passionate about practical, grace-filled resources for moms, especially those parenting teens, young adults, or facing empty nests. Jill and her husband, Mark, also host marriage intensives, equipping couples to restore hope and connection in their families.

Key Talking Points

• Recognizing and interrupting destructive generational cycles in families
• Distinguishing between correction and connection in parenting
• Breaking spiritual strongholds such as addiction, depression, and divorce through faith
• Family tree mapping to understand inherited patterns and triggers
• Leveraging prayer (including specific strategies like the "hedge of thorns")
• Simple, realistic practices for daily spiritual warfare and transformation
• The importance of new rhythms, family values, and goal setting for change
• Fostering hope for change at any stage of parenting or family life

Time Stamps

• 00:00:00 – Introduction by Laine Lawson Craft
• 00:01:13 – Jill Savage’s background and resources
• 00:03:32 – Personal stories on generational patterns
• 00:05:49 – Shifting from correction to connection in parenting
• 00:06:44 – Addressing family history of addiction and depression
• 00:10:14 – Family tree mapping and recognizing inherited patterns
• 00:13:06 – Understanding and working through trigger points
• 00:14:45 – Role of prayer and specific strategies for spiritual warfare
• 00:17:53 – Implementing new values, rhythms, and daily habits
• 00:18:48 – Setting goals and developing plans for breakthrough
• 00:19:51 – Final thoughts and encouragement

Conclusion
This episode with Laine Lawson Craft and Jill Savage is a beacon of hope for any parent struggling with generational baggage or prodigal children. Their candid discussion offers practical tools, faith-based strategies, and personal testimonies that illustrate it's never too late to change your family’s legacy. From prayer techniques to creating new family rhythms, the episode empowers listeners to become “chain breakers” for their children and future generations. Whether you’re just recognizing harmful patterns or are deep in the process of restoration, this conversation reassures you that freedom and healing are possible through intentional steps and God’s grace.

Episode Introduction

Welcome to a very special episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children, hosted by Laine Lawson Craft. In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, Laine offers faith-driven encouragement to mothers who are facing heavy seasons—whether you're dealing with a prodigal child, family crisis, or struggling to hold onto hope. This episode is dedicated to warrior moms everywhere, reminding you that you're not alone and that God is working, even in the dark.

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

Heartfelt Mother’s Day Message This Mother’s Day, know that your tears and prayers are seen, your battles are recognized, and your unwavering love matters. Even if today feels heavy instead of happy, you are not a failure—you are a fighter. Hope blooms in the hardest moments, and you are a miracle in progress. You are deeply loved and never alone.

Key Talking Points

• You are not a failure—you are a fighter, and your heartbreak is evidence that you’re still fighting and believing (00:00:47–00:02:35)
• The prayers you pray—no matter how silent God seems—are powerful and working behind the scenes (00:03:44–00:05:53)
• God specializes in impossible turnarounds; no one is beyond His reach, and your situation is not too broken (00:05:53–00:07:53)
• Celebrate by faith, even in pain—gratitude and faith amidst suffering open the door for hope and miracles (00:07:53–00:09:19)
• A closing prayer and blessing over all mothers enduring heavy seasons, with a reminder to parent by faith, not by sight (00:09:19–00:11:01)

Detailed Time Stamps

• 00:00:01 – Introduction and context for struggling parents
• 00:00:47 – Acknowledgment of “Heavy Mother’s Day” feelings and Laine’s personal story
• 00:02:11 – Point 1: You are not a failure, you are a fighter (Isaiah 40:29)
• 00:03:44 – Point 2: The power of unseen prayers (1 John 5:14-15)
• 00:05:10 – Personal testimony of her son’s turnaround
• 00:05:53 – Point 3: God’s power for impossible turnarounds (Luke 1:37)
• 00:07:53 – Point 4: Celebrate by faith and gratitude (Psalm 118:24)
• 00:09:19 – Prayer for mothers and closing encouragement
• 00:10:30 – Final blessings and invitation to connect

Conclusion This episode is a compassionate companion for any mother whose heart is heavy on Mother’s Day. Laine Lawson Craft brings hope, scripture, and stories to remind you that breakthrough is possible, you are not alone, and your love is paving the way for miracles.

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Join host Laine Lawson Craft as she sits down with best-selling author and speaker Jill Savage to tackle the silent crisis plaguing Christian families today. Together, they reveal how spiritual warfare impacts generations—particularly when families face wayward children—and share faith-driven strategies to stop cycles of addiction, divorce, and rebellion. Through transparent stories and practical biblical advice, Laine and Jill offer hope, tools, and encouragement for parents and couples walking through the storm.

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

Jill Savage is a best-selling author, renowned speaker, and founder of Hearts at Home. With over 14 books authored or co-authored—including “No More Perfect Moms,” “No More Perfect Marriages,” and “Empty Nest, Full of Life”—Jill passionately encourages families to thrive in every season. Drawing from her own experiences with prodigal children and a restored marriage, she empowers parents with practical tools for navigating crises and building hope. Jill and her husband Mark serve as marriage coaches, assisting couples across the nation. Her authenticity, faith, and vision have made her a trusted voice for parents, wives, and anyone seeking healing and transformation in family life.

**Key Talking Points**

- The devastating impact of parenting prodigal children on marriage

- Spiritual warfare’s generational effects: addiction, divorce, and rebellion cycles

- Biblical strategies for reclaiming a child’s and family’s destiny

- The importance of unified prayer and spiritual battle as a couple

- Navigating grief and processing differences within marriage

- Practical steps: intentional communication, resisting blame, and seeking support

- Real-life stories of marital restoration and hope through faith

- The enemy’s tactics—silence, isolation, and division—and how to overcome them

This episode is a lifeline for parents facing generational struggles. Laine and Jill equip couples with tools and spiritual principles to battle together, reminding listeners: Your story—and your marriage—isn’t over. With faith, strategy, and unity, you can break destructive cycles and reclaim your family’s future.

Join host Laine Lawson Craft in this special Easter episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. As we navigate life's challenges, discover a message of hope and resurrection for families facing battles with prodigal children. Laine shares her personal experiences and faith-driven strategies to inspire you to reclaim hope and healing this Easter season.

Easter is a reminder that resurrection power is still available today, offering hope for redemption, healing for broken families, and the promise that no situation is too dark for God's miraculous touch.

Helpful Links:

• Laine's new book Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child: First ten days are free on Laine's website.
• Visit laineLawsoncraft.com for additional free resources.
• 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

Key Takeaways:

• Resurrection power can work in dark places; never give up hope.
• God's timing is perfect, even when it's unpredictable; trust in His plan.
• Redemption is God's specialty; focus on the one who restores, not what's broken.

Detailed Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] Introduction to Easter's impact on struggling families
• [00:01:48] Resurrection power for parents with wayward children
• [00:03:49] Laine’s personal story of marriage resurrection
• [00:05:00] Encouragement: God works in dark, buried places
• [00:05:34] God's timing: Be patient in waiting
• [00:08:07] Redemption as God's specialty
• [00:10:07] Declaration of God's work in children's lives
• [00:12:18] Conclusion and resources

Conclusion: In this episode, Laine Lawson Craft shares a faith-filled message of hope, encouraging parents to believe in the resurrection power for their prodigal children and trust in God's perfect timing for redemption and healing.

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. Join host Laine Lawson Craft as she welcomes guest Tom Frye in this episode. Discover how the deepest wounds in a family line can catalyze generational breakthroughs. Tom Frye shares his journey and ministry focused on family healing and purposeful living, offering spiritual strategies for battling family crises.

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

Pre-order Tom Frye's solo project and find their latest album "This Is Your Victory." Website: fryefamilyband.com

Tom Frye Bio

Tom Frye is a seasoned ministry leader with over three decades of marriage experience and four grandchildren. Through his Deliberate Events Ministry, Tom revolutionizes how families approach healing and purpose by transforming brokenness into beauty. His work emphasizes spiritual warfare, family legacies, and parental guidance. Tom is also a musician, collaborating with his family in the Frye Family Band to inspire others through music and mentorship.

Key Talking Points:

• Transforming family wounds into generational breakthroughs
• Tom Frye's personal story of spiritual warfare and reconciliation
• The importance of deliberate parenting and preparing children for life's battles
• Raising a family of purpose and modeling a legacy of faith
• Insights on Tom's latest music project, "This Is Your Victory," and collaborations within his family

Detailed Time Stamps:

• [00:00:00] Introduction by Chris Rappazini
• [00:02:00] Tom Frye's personal story of spiritual warfare
• [00:06:55] Breakthroughs and failures in parenting
• [00:09:46] Building a family of purpose
• [00:12:19] Discussion on "This Is Your Victory"
• [00:16:58] Encouragement for struggling parents

This episode with Tom Frye invites listeners to embrace intentional family choices, emphasizing the power of faith and perseverance in overcoming generational challenges and fostering legacies of purpose.

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Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this episode, host Laine Lawson Craft welcomes Steve Seiler, a celebrated songwriter who shifted from mainstream Christian music to address societal issues like pornography addiction and anxiety through his music. They discuss his impactful projects, "Somebody's Daughter" and "What Hope Says," which aim to bring healing through song.

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 Steve at MusicfortheSoul.org

Steve Seiler is the founder and director of Music for the Soul, an accomplished songwriter with over 500 songs recorded in Christian, country, and pop genres. His music, recorded by icons like Kenny Loggins and Smokey Robinson, includes numerous top hits in contemporary Christian music. Known for tackling difficult subjects through art, Seiler's projects, such as "Somebody's Daughter" and "What Hope Says," address pornography addiction and anxiety, aiming to heal and provide hope through music.

Key Talking Points

• Transition from Christian music success to addressing societal issues.
• Inspiration behind "Somebody's Daughter."
• Challenges and rewards of covering difficult topics through music.
• Creation and impact of "What Hope Says" on anxiety.
• The power of music in therapeutic settings.
• Advice for parents on discussing pornography with children.

Time Stamps

• [00:00:00] Introduction to Steve Seiler's journey
• [00:02:05] Steve's background and early achievements
• [00:03:03] Shift towards music addressing societal issues
• [00:05:28] Creation of "Somebody's Daughter"
• [00:06:59] Challenges in covering hard topics
• [00:08:33] Discussion on "What Hope Says"
• [00:11:12] Music's impact on therapy
• [00:15:26] Advice for parents on pornography issues
• [00:23:02] Coping with anxiety and the role of discipline
• [00:26:32] Conclusion of the episode

Conclusion

This episode highlights Steve Seiler’s impactful work, revealing how music can be a powerful tool for healing addiction and anxiety. His insights provide valuable guidance for parents and individuals facing these challenges.