Grounded Kids Resilient Faith I Christ-Centered Parenting, Biblical Discipleship, Healing After Childhood Trauma

Tricia Kelley – Christian Parenting Mentor | Biblical Homeschool Mentor | Empowering Christian Families to Raise Resilient, Faith-Rooted Kids
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Have you ever asked God, “How am I supposed to raise kids with strong faith when I’m still healing myself?” Do you worry your kids will turn away from God—not because they don’t love Him, but because of the trauma they’ve carried or the pain they never chose? Are you quietly asking if you’re doing enough to help your kids trust God again—while you’re still trying to trust Him too? If you are parenting after trauma—whether it’s your story, your child’s, or generations of brokenness—you are not alone. Welcome to Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, a podcast to help you raise kids who love Jesus deeply, even when life has been hard. I’m Tricia Kelley—Jesus follower, homeschool mom, educator, and once a little girl who wondered where God was in the pain and trauma. But one day Jesus met me, healed me, and rewrote my story with grace. Now, I’m raising my own kids while breaking harmful patterns and trusting God with the messy in-between. This isn’t coming from a polished place—it’s coming from real life, real healing, and a deep belief that God can redeem your story too. Each week, You’ll be equipped with a Christ-centered parenting framework—filled with real-life tools, biblical wisdom you can actually use, and simple discipleship ideas that fit real family life. We talk about faith and fear, healing and hope, and how to lead your kids toward Jesus—even when you’re still learning to trust Him yourself. You don’t need perfect faith to be a Christ-centered parent. You just need a willing heart, a little courage, and the reminder that God can use even the messy middle for His glory. Join a growing community of Christian parents who are choosing to plant deep roots in Christ—and raise kids who rise strong in faith, even after trauma. *Send An Email ~ groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Connect on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith/ *Connect on Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/GroundedKidsResilientFaith

  1. 1D AGO

    45. From Temporary Solutions to True Heart Healing for Christian Moms

    Do you ever feel like conversations bring peace for a moment but the deeper issues keep coming back? In this episode, we talk about the difference between temporary solutions and true heart healing — and why so many Christian moms find themselves repeating patterns they thought were already resolved. Through a look at Hebrews 12:1-10, we explore how parenting from unhealed pain can shape our reactions, our words, and ultimately the hearts of our children. But Scripture reminds us that God’s discipline is different — it flows from love, not anger — and His goal is transformation, not simply behavior management. If you’ve ever wondered: Why old parenting cycles keep resurfacing? How to stop parenting from past wounds? What God’s loving discipline really looks like? How to move from temporary fixes to lasting healing? …this episode is for you. You will learn how to recognize the “weights” you carry into parenting, why temporary peace isn’t the same as heart change, and how fixing your eyes on Jesus leads to real healing over time. Because Jesus isn’t just the answer to parenting problems — He is the healer of the hearts doing the parenting. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Hebrews 12:1–2 Hebrews 12:5–8 Hebrews 12:9–10 Commentary Referenced Holy Bible: New Living Translation — Tyndale House Publishers (2015) The Tony Evans Bible Commentary Additional Biblical theology commentary referenced throughout the episode.   Everyday FaithNotes — A Simple Place to Remember If today’s episode encouraged you, I invite you to explore Everyday FaithNotes, an online space to record what God is doing in your everyday life so you can remember His faithfulness over time. Try the free version here: groundedmindslearning.com/everyday-faithnotes Connect With Me Website: www.groundedmindslearning.com Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail.com Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    14 min

  2. FEB 11

    44. When God Feels Absent: Understanding Spiritual Dryness for Moms

    Do you ever feel like God is quiet… even though you’re still praying, still showing up, still raising your children in faith? You love Him. You believe in Him. But joy feels thin. Your spirit feels dry. And you wonder, Why does He feel far? In this episode, we talk about spiritual dryness — the quiet seasons where faith feels heavy and God’s presence feels harder to sense. Because dryness does not mean abandonment. Sometimes it comes through exhaustion. Sometimes through self-reliance. Sometimes through unaddressed sin. Sometimes through the weight of healing while parenting. But Scripture reminds us that when we are thirsty, God does not withdraw. He invites. Drawing from Isaiah 41:17–20 and John 7:37–39, we look at: Why dry seasons happen What God promises in those seasons How Jesus offers living water through the Holy Spirit And how a mother’s renewal shapes the faith formation of her children Your spiritual healing is not separate from your parenting. Your children are watching how you walk through dry ground. And when God restores you, that restoration becomes part of their testimony. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Isaiah 41:17–20 God promises to meet His people in dry places, bringing renewal where there was once barrenness. John 7:37–39 Jesus invites the thirsty to come to Him and receive living water through the Holy Spirit. Commentary Referenced Holy Bible: New Living Translation — Tyndale House Publishers (2015) The Spurgeon Study Bible The Tony Evans Bible Commentary Key Truth From This Episode God meets His people in dry seasons. He does not shame thirst — He satisfies it. 🟦 Everyday FaithNotes A simple place to remember. Everyday FaithNotes is a faith remembrance web app designed to help you pause, reflect, and mark the moments where God is at work in your life. (Free for a limited time.) Connect With Me Website: groundedmindslearning.com Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail                                                Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    14 min

  3. FEB 4

    43. From Guarded to Grounded: A Story of God’s Healing Through Surrender for Weary Christian Parents

    Do you ever feel weary as a Christian parent—raising children in the Lord while still carrying your own story, healing, and unanswered questions? In this episode I am sharing a personal testimony of how God brought healing not through perfection, but through surrender.  Rather than striving to get everything right, this episode invites parents to consider what it looks like to parent under Christ’s lordship—allowing God to heal, refine, and redeem as we walk with Him. Through Scripture, we are reminded that God looks at the heart, invites the weary to come to Him, and faithfully leads those who surrender every area of life to Him. This conversation is for weary Christian parents who long to raise children deeply rooted in faith, who desire Christ-centered homes, and who need the reassurance that God is still working, still healing, and still faithful. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced 1 Samuel 16:7 — God looks at the heart, not outward appearance or performance Matthew 11:28–30 — Jesus invites the weary to come to Him and find rest Matthew 22:37–38 — Loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind as the foundation of faith and life Commentary Referenced Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) Reminder Faith is strengthened when we remember where God has met us. That’s what inspired Everyday FaithNotes—a simple way to mark moments of God’s faithfulness so they are not forgotten. More to come but for now, simply notice where God is meeting you—even in the ordinary. Connect With Me *Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith *Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    10 min

  4. JAN 28

    42. How Letting God Define Our Parenting Strengthens a Faithful Response in a Challenging Culture

    Do you ever feel unsure how to respond as a Christian raising children in the ways of the Lord when the world feels loud, divided, and demanding your attention from every direction? In this episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, we pause and explore what it looks like to parent faithfully when culture is constantly telling us how to think, react, and raise our children. Rather than responding from fear, frustration, or emotion, this conversation invites parents and those raising children to allow God—not culture—to define their parenting and their responses. We look at how Daniel in chapter 1 remained faithful in a pagan culture without withdrawing from it, how God honored quiet obedience with wisdom and favor, and why resilient faith is not something parents manufacture—but fruit God produces when we remain faithful to His ways. This conversation is for Christian parents who long to raise children rooted in Christ, who will not fall away from the Lord—but who also recognize the need to keep their own hearts anchored in God’s truth amid cultural pressure. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Daniel 1:1–21 — Faithfulness to God in a culture seeking to reshape identity and allegiance Romans 12:2 — Renewing the mind rather than conforming to the world 1  John 2:15–17 — Loving the Father above the fading systems of the world Commentary Referenced Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) Evans, Tony, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 768–769 Related Episodes 17. Raising Resilient Kids with Unshakable Faith in God in an Uncertain World 13. How to Raise Christ-Centered Kids in a Culture of Self-Reliance Remember ~ You don’t have to respond louder than the world.You don’t have to have all the answers. God produces resilient faith when He defines the way forward. Connect With Me *Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith *Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    16 min

  5. JAN 21

    41. God Is Not a Checklist — Heart Healing Through Repentance and Restoration for Christian Parents

    Do your days feel so full that God ends up fitting in wherever there is space left? In this episode, we pause and gently examine a pattern many Christian parents fall into—placing God alongside our schedules instead of allowing God to shape them. This episode invites parents and those raising children to return to God first, so healing can take place before we attempt to disciple or lead spiritually. Through Joel 2 and compassionate biblical teaching, we explore how repentance is not religious performance, but a heart-level return to the Lord. We look at how unresolved pain quietly shapes parenting, why God’s discipline flows from love rather than punishment, and how restoration follows when we surrender our checklists and place God above all things. This conversation is for parents who long to raise children rooted in faith—but recognize their own hearts need care, healing, and realignment with God along the way. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Joel 2:12–14 — God’s call to heart repentance and compassionate return Joel 2:25–27 — God’s promise to restore what was lost and remove shame Romans 11:36 — God as the source, sustainer, and purpose of all things Hebrews 12:6–7 — God’s loving discipline as a sign of belonging Commentary Referenced Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) Evans, Tony, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 797–798. Call to Action This week, choose one moment each day to lay the checklist down. Sit with the Lord—not to accomplish something, but to return to Him. Remember: God is not a task to complete. He is the One who restores. Connect With Me *Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith *Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    12 min

  6. JAN 14

    40. How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Spirit”

    Do you want your children to know who God truly is—not shaped by culture, opinion, or painful experiences, but rooted firmly in Scripture and truth? In this episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, we continue our Who God Really Is series by focusing on one foundational truth Jesus teaches in John 4: God is Spirit. This episode gently guides parents and those raising children to understand what it truly means to worship God in spirit and in truth, and why this matters deeply for raising children who remain faithful to the Lord when they are on their own. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical discipleship teaching, we explore how worship changed because of Jesus and the resurrection—and how understanding God’s spiritual nature shapes resilient faith, guards against distorted views of God, and forms a life of whole-hearted worship. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced John 4:21–24 — True worship in spirit and in truth; God is Spirit Romans 12:1–2 — Living sacrifice and transformed minds Commentary Referenced Ben Witherington III, Who God Is: Meditations on the Character of Our God (Lexham Press, 2020), pp. 66–78 Insights on God as Spirit, spiritual worship, fulfilled Old Testament worship, eschatological worship, and worship as whole-life devotion. Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015). Related Episodes in This Series Episode 31 — How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Holy Love” Episode 36 — How to Teach Your Kids Who God Really Is: A Gentle Guide to “God Is Light” Episode Call to Action This week, pray or sing the Doxology daily over your children and your home. Whether spoken as a prayer or sung together, let the Doxology remind your family of this truth Jesus teaches in John 4: God is Spirit, and we worship Him in spirit and in truth. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. We are not raising children to attend worship—we are raising children to live worship. Connect With Me *Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith *Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    15 min

  7. JAN 7

    39. God’s Word Will Transform Your Heart—and Shape Your Children’s Faith Forever

    Do you ever wonder how your spiritual healing today will shape your children’s faith tomorrow? In this episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, we explore the powerful truth that God’s Word will transform your heart — and shape your children’s faith forever. Through James 1:19–27, we look at how Scripture heals, confronts, restores, and reshapes your inner life as parents or those raising children, and why that transformation becomes the spiritual soil where your children’s faith grows strong. This episode will equip and encourage those longing to raise children who stay close to Jesus — not through pressure or perfection, but through the transforming power of God’s Word working in your heart. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced James 1:19–27 — Hearing the Word, doing the Word, and being transformed by the Word Matthew 16:18 — Jesus builds His Church Ephesians 1:22–23 — Christ as the head of the Church 1 Corinthians 12:27 — Believers as members of Christ’s body Ephesians 5:25–27 — Christ purifying His Bride Acts 20:28 — God’s flock and spiritual shepherding Commentary Referenced Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Holman, 2019), pp. 1339–1340 Insights on transformation, obedience, true religion, and sanctification. Logos Bible Summary on Ecclesiology Overview of Christ’s design, purpose, and leadership of His Church. Episode Call to Action Practice one “slow to speak” moment each day. Pause and pray: “Lord, help me listen first.” Take one small step of obedience to God’s Word this week: Speak gently. Apologize quickly. Show compassion. Read Scripture with your child. Pray together for 30 seconds. God’s Word taking root in you becomes the faith foundation for them. Connect With Me *Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith *Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    15 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    38. Formed in Christ: The 4 Inner Traits That Anchor Kids to Jesus for a Lifetime

    Many Christian parents carry a quiet but deep concern: “Will my children stay faithful to Jesus when they leave home?” This episode of Grounded Kids Resilient Faith is an encouraging, Scripture-rooted guide to help you anchor your children in lifelong, unshakable faith—not through pressure or perfect parenting, but through the inner work the Holy Spirit forms in their hearts. In this episode, we look beyond daily parenting struggles and step into the long view of spiritual formation. Drawing from scripture, you’ll discover the four inner traits the Holy Spirit develops in children who remain faithful to Jesus well into adulthood: ✨ Spiritual Discernment — learning to recognize God’s voice and see through confusion ✨ Spirit-Led Identity — becoming secure as God’s child, rooted in belonging rather than fear ✨ Pure Motives — allowing God to shape the heart behind their choices ✨ A Guarded Inner Life — filling their hearts with Scripture so they can resist temptation These traits aren’t formed by rigid rules or outward behavior—they grow through ordinary moments at home, simple conversations, and small daily rhythms that invite the Holy Spirit to work deeply inside your children. These small, Spirit-led moments plant the seeds that become lifelong faith. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Deuteronomy 6:6–9 — God’s command to teach His ways in the everyday rhythms of home Proverbs 22:6 — The promise that children trained in God’s ways will not depart Proverbs 20:27 — God’s light revealing the motives and forming discernment 1 Corinthians 2:11–12 — The Spirit teaching believers to understand God’s truth 1 Corinthians 12:10 — Discernment as a spiritual gift Romans 8:14–17 — Identity as God’s children, led by His Spirit Proverbs 21:2–3 — God examining motives and valuing righteousness Psalm 119:9–16 — Scripture guarding the heart and shaping purity Commentary & Scholarly Resources Referenced Tony Evans — The Tony Evans Bible Commentary On discernment: We are fully dependent on the Holy Spirit to understand God’s truth; worldly wisdom cannot grasp it (pp. 1129, 1151). On motives: God examines the heart beyond outward actions (Pr 21:2–3). On purity & protection: God’s Word guards young hearts learning to resist temptation (Ps 119:9–16). On identity: “Abba, Father” represents intimate access to God and the responsibility of sharing in Christ’s suffering (Rom 8:14–17). Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology and Counseling Discernment involves perceiving spiritual realities accurately, distinguishing good from evil, aligning with God’s will, and growing through prayer, Scripture, humility, and Christian community (p. 353). Mark J. Keown — Evangelical Exegetical Commentary: Philippians Faith that endures flows from a life shaped in deep relationship with Christ; true formation is Spirit-driven and rooted in joy, obedience, and perseverance (Vol. 2, pp. 377–378). R. C. Lucas & Christopher Green — The Message of 2 Peter & Jude Discernment is essential for navigating a world filled with false messages; spiritual maturity enables believers to remain anchored to truth (p. 217). Episode Call to Action 1️⃣ Discernment Ask your child: “Does this thought or message sound like something Jesus would say?” Then pray together: “Holy Spirit, help us see this the way You see it.” 2️⃣ Spirit-Led Identity Speak this over them at least once: “You belong to God. You are His child.” Connect With Me *Email: groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Instagram: @grounded.kids.resilient.faith *Facebook: Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

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Have you ever asked God, “How am I supposed to raise kids with strong faith when I’m still healing myself?” Do you worry your kids will turn away from God—not because they don’t love Him, but because of the trauma they’ve carried or the pain they never chose? Are you quietly asking if you’re doing enough to help your kids trust God again—while you’re still trying to trust Him too? If you are parenting after trauma—whether it’s your story, your child’s, or generations of brokenness—you are not alone. Welcome to Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, a podcast to help you raise kids who love Jesus deeply, even when life has been hard. I’m Tricia Kelley—Jesus follower, homeschool mom, educator, and once a little girl who wondered where God was in the pain and trauma. But one day Jesus met me, healed me, and rewrote my story with grace. Now, I’m raising my own kids while breaking harmful patterns and trusting God with the messy in-between. This isn’t coming from a polished place—it’s coming from real life, real healing, and a deep belief that God can redeem your story too. Each week, You’ll be equipped with a Christ-centered parenting framework—filled with real-life tools, biblical wisdom you can actually use, and simple discipleship ideas that fit real family life. We talk about faith and fear, healing and hope, and how to lead your kids toward Jesus—even when you’re still learning to trust Him yourself. You don’t need perfect faith to be a Christ-centered parent. You just need a willing heart, a little courage, and the reminder that God can use even the messy middle for His glory. Join a growing community of Christian parents who are choosing to plant deep roots in Christ—and raise kids who rise strong in faith, even after trauma. *Send An Email ~ groundedminds.learning@gmail.com *Connect on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/grounded.kids.resilient.faith/ *Connect on Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/GroundedKidsResilientFaith

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