Grounded Kids Resilient Faith I Christian Parenting, Family Discipleship, Raising Kids in Faith, Healing in Motherhood

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 Christ-rooted kids when He is still healing parts of my own heart? Do you ever wonder if the faith you are planting in your children will stand firm when they face the pressures of the world? Or find yourself asking if you are doing enough to help them trust Jesus deeply—while you’re still learning to trust Him more yourself? If those questions have crossed your heart, you are not alone. Welcome to Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, a podcast for Christian moms who want to trust God as they raise Christ-rooted children who stand firm in Jesus. I’m Tricia Kelley—Jesus follower, homeschool mom, educator, and a woman who has experienced the healing work of God firsthand. Like many mothers, my journey with Jesus did not begin from a perfect place. It began with God gently meeting me in the middle of my story and restoring what was broken. Now I’m raising my own children while learning, day by day, to trust God with the sacred responsibility of discipling their hearts. Each week we talk about the healing work God does in a mother’s heart, the simple Deuteronomy 6:6–9 rhythms that keep Scripture at the center of family life, and how to raise children who don’t just know about Jesus but learn to seek Him first and trust what God’s Word says about Him—so their faith remains steady as they grow into adulthood. This podcast is not about perfect parenting. It is about faithful discipleship in everyday life, trusting that God is at work in you and in your children. If you long to raise kids whose faith is deeply rooted in Christ—while walking closely with God in your own motherhood—you are in the right place. Website https://groundedmindslearning.com Instagram @grounded.kids.resilient.faith Facebook Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

  1. Apr 29

    52. When Praise Feels Hard ~ A Way to Return Your Heart to God as a Mom

    Have you ever noticed how easy it is to see God moving in your life and still struggle to praise Him? Maybe it’s not because God hasn’t been good but because life has been full. The responsibilities, the pace, the constant giving of yourself. And before you even realize it you have moved past what God has done—without stopping to remember. Today’s conversation is not about doing more or getting it perfect. It is about recognizing that when praise feels hard…you are not being condemned—you are being invited. Invited to return. Invited to remember. Invited to respond. Because when we begin to intentionally remember what God has done and choose to praise—even when it feels like a fight…our hearts begin to come back to Him. Over time that return does not just change us, it shapes what our children learn about God too. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Psalm 103:1–2 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015)   DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship   CONNECT WITH ME WEBSITE ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/   INSTAGRAM ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith   FACEBOOK ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith   Related Episodes 6. When You feel Like You're Failing As A Mom 18. Use Scripture as Your Anchor When You’re Spiritually Exhausted 30. Your Children Will Encounter Jesus Through Your Faith

    11 min

  2. Apr 15

    51. When Your Child Believes Lies: How to Help Them Renew Their Mind in Christ

    Have you ever watched your child believe something about themselves that you knew wasn’t true? Maybe it came after a loss… a mistake… or a moment that didn’t go the way they hoped…And suddenly, what was just an outcome turned into something deeper— a belief about who they are. And as a mom, you feel it… because you can see what’s happening in their heart… but you’re not always sure how to reach it in that moment. We want our children to be confident in who they are in Christ. We want them to stand firm in truth. But the reality is…their thoughts are constantly being shaped—through experiences, emotions, and the messages they begin to believe. So the question becomes: What is shaping my child’s thinking right now? And am I helping them return to truth? This conversation isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s about learning how to gently guide our children—and ourselves—back to truth. Because when a child learns how to recognize a lie and replace it with truth they begin to walk in peace—no matter the outcome. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Luke 6:45 Romans 8:5–8 Philippians 4:8–9 Ephesians 4:23–24 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP ~ Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship CONNECT WITH ME WEBSITE ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/   INSTAGRAM ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith   FACEBOOK ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith   RELATED EPISODES 7. 3 Faith Habits Every Christian Parent Can Use to Start the Day With God 21. Raising Resilient Kids to Live with God’s Purpose, Not Perfection

    13 min

  3. Apr 1

    50. The Voice That Shapes Your Home Matters: Why Your Words Shape Your Child’s Faith in Christ

    Have you ever noticed how quickly one comment can affect your child? They hear something—from a friend, a teacher, or even a well-meaning adult— and suddenly they feel discouraged, unsure, or limited. And as a mom, you’re left thinking, “Is this what’s going to shape how they see themselves?” We want to raise children who are strong in their faith. We want them to know who they are in Christ. But the truth is…our kids are hearing messages all day long.Through school, friendships, activities, and everyday conversations—their hearts are being formed little by little. So the question becomes: What voices are shaping my child’s identity right now? And am I helping them hear God’s truth first? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to disciple your children or unsure how to build faith at home in a simple way…you’re not alone. This conversation isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about returning to what matters most: allowing God to shape you so you can help shape your child’s faith with confidence. Because what your child hears from you daily…is where discipleship truly begins. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Psalm 1:1–3 Philippians 4:19 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship CONNECT WITH ME 🌐 Website ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ 📷 Instagram ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith 📘 Facebook ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith   LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES 23. Why Christian Parents Must Teach Godly Discipline Now to Raise Resilient Kids 5. How to Help Your Kids Hear God and Walk With Him for Life: A Parenting Lesson from 1 Samuel

    13 min

  4. Mar 25

    49. How to Rely on the Holy Spirit When You Don’t Know What to Do as a Mom in Christian Parenting

    Have you ever had a moment as a mom where your child makes a choice…and you’re left thinking, “I don’t even know what to do right now?” As moms, we often want to respond well. We want to disciple our children faithfully. We want to raise kids who remain rooted in Jesus. But in real-life moments—when emotions rise, when disobedience happens, when we feel unsure— it can reveal something deeper: Am I truly relying on the Holy Spirit… or am I falling back on my own instincts? If you’ve ever felt that tension, you are not alone. And I’m so glad you’re here. In the middle of my parenting frustration, uncertainty, and discipline, the Holy Spirit was present… guiding, prompting, and showing me where I still needed to trust God more deeply. This is not about becoming a perfect mom. It is about learning to parent from dependence instead of pressure—and allowing God to work in you as you raise your children. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Romans 8:26–30 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH SCRIPTURE-CENTERED FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Open-and-go. Story-based. Rooted in God’s Word. https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship CONNECT WITH ME 🌐 Website ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ 📷 Instagram ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith 📘 Facebook ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

    13 min

  5. Mar 18

    48. Am I Trusting God or Myself? Releasing the Pressure of Raising Faithful Kids

    Have you ever felt like your child’s faith depends completely on you? As moms, many of us carry this quiet pressure—to get it right, to do enough, and to make sure our children’s faith lasts. We pray, we open Scripture, and we try to disciple faithfully. But underneath it all, there can still be this tension… am I truly trusting God with my children, or am I relying on myself more than I realize? If you have ever felt that weight, you are not alone. And I’m really glad you are here. In this conversation, I’m sharing a personal moment where the Holy Spirit gently revealed something in my own heart—not in what I was saying, but in what I was actually relying on. While I believed I was fully trusting God, I realized I was still holding onto control. Together, we walk through Psalm 37:3–7 and what it really means to trust God in a deeper, more surrendered way. We talk about trusting Him first, delighting in Him instead of striving, committing our children fully into His hands, and learning to be still as He works. This is not about doing more as a mom. It’s about releasing the weight you were never meant to carry and stepping into a more peaceful, relational trust with God in your everyday motherhood. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Psalm 37:3–7 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH STORY-BASED SCRIPTURAL DISCIPLESHIP THAT REALLY IS OPEN AND GO! https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship WEBSITE ~ https://groundedmindslearning.com/ INSTAGRAM ~ @grounded.kids.resilient.faith FACEBOOK ~ Grounded Kids Resilient Faith   Join me for related episodes…… 44. When God Feels Absent: Understanding Spiritual Dryness for Moms 28. Renamed by God: Parenting from Healing and Identity in Christ

    15 min

  6. Mar 4

    47. Preparing Your Child’s Heart for God’s Word | What Luke 8 Teaches Christian Moms

    As moms, many of us quietly carry this question in our hearts: How do we prepare our children’s hearts to remain faithful to Jesus in a world full of competing voices? We look at the world around us and sometimes wonder if we are doing enough… if we are discipling deeply enough… if their faith will truly hold when they face challenges on their own. If you have ever had those thoughts, you are not alone. And if you found your way to this episode today, I’m really glad you are here. Because Jesus actually gives us incredible insight into this exact concern in Luke 8:11–15 — the Parable of the Soils. In this conversation, we talk about something deeper than behavior or checking off spiritual boxes. We talk about the condition of the heart. The Word of God is always powerful. The seed is always good. But the difference Jesus describes is the soil that receives it. Discipling our children does not happen accidentally. It happens in the everyday rhythms of home — opening Scripture together, modeling faith, and helping our children learn to run to God’s Word when life becomes uncertain. So let’s sit down together and have a little heart-to-heart about preparing the soil of our children’s hearts. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Luke 8:4–15 Hebrews 4:12 Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015)   Ready to Begin Discipling Your Children Through Scripture at Home? If you’ve ever wished there was a simple way to disciple your children through Scripture without having to plan everything yourself, I created something to help. Inside the Scripture-Centered Family Discipleship Curriculum, families read a Bible-centered story together during the week and then explore learning activities that flow directly from that Scripture. Activities include: Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • Arts and Creative Projects Most days can be completed in 30 minutes or less, making it realistic for busy moms who still want to ground God’s Word deeply into their children’s hearts. You can learn more here: https://groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship Everyday FaithNotes Everyday FaithNotes gives families a simple place to write, capture, or record the moments where you notice God at work in everyday life. Access here: https://groundedmindslearning.com/everyday-faithnotes Connect With Grounded Minds Learning Website https://groundedmindslearning.com Instagram @grounded.kids.resilient.faith Facebook Grounded Kids Resilient Faith Listen to These Related Episodes 35. When Hearts Start Saying “No” to God: The Daily Scripture Discipline Christian Families Can Apply Today 37. Christ-Like Parenting Through Pain: How Jesus Restores Joy to Your Heart and Home

    20 min

  7. Feb 25

    46. Anchored in Character: 3 Christlike Heart Traits That Help Kids Stay Faithful to Jesus

    Do you ever wish you could protect your children from every hard thing they face — but also know that doing so might keep them from developing resilient faith in Jesus? This conversation is about how everyday trials in our children’s lives can become opportunities for discipleship — and why intentionally teaching Christ-like traits such as forgiveness, grace, and humility now helps keep bitterness, offense, and pride from taking root later in life. Through Scripture teaches, we explore how forgiving others protects our children from living in bitterness as adults, how living by grace guards against a life shaped by offense, and why humility helps build God-dependence rather than self-reliance. Resilient faith in Jesus does not just happen over time, but is formed through daily discipleship rooted in God’s Word — and how teaching forgiveness, grace, and humility today can shape how your children respond to life long after they leave your home. Because the goal isn’t just that our children know about Jesus —but that their hearts are formed to walk in His ways. Blessings, ✨ Tricia Scriptures Referenced Psalm 11:2 Exodus 14:13–14 Matthew 6:14–15 Matthew 18:21–22 John 10:10 Titus 2:12–14 2 Corinthians 12:8–10 John 5:19 James 4:10 Proverbs 22:4 Matthew 11:29–30 Matthew 5:5 Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 18:12 James 4:6 References Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015) Ready to Get Started Discipling Your Children Through Scripture at Home? Inside our Scripture-Centered Family Discipleship Curriculum, you will find Scripture-centered guidance to help you intentionally disciple your children at home — at your family’s own pace. You can learn more here: groundedmindslearning.com/faith-and-family-discipleship   Everyday FaithNotes - gives you a place to write, capture, or record moments with God.....Access Here -  https://groundedmindslearning.com/everyday-faithnotes Website - https://groundedmindslearning.com/ Instagram -  @grounded.kids.resilient.faith Facebook - Grounded Kids Resilient Faith Related Episodes...... Strong Roots: The Christlike Traits That Help Kids Stay Faithful to Jesus Into Adulthood Formed in Christ: The 4 Inner Traits That Anchor Kids to Jesus for a Lifetime

    18 min

  8. Feb 18

    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

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Have you ever asked God, How am I supposed to raise Christ-rooted kids when He is still healing parts of my own heart? Do you ever wonder if the faith you are planting in your children will stand firm when they face the pressures of the world? Or find yourself asking if you are doing enough to help them trust Jesus deeply—while you’re still learning to trust Him more yourself? If those questions have crossed your heart, you are not alone. Welcome to Grounded Kids Resilient Faith, a podcast for Christian moms who want to trust God as they raise Christ-rooted children who stand firm in Jesus. I’m Tricia Kelley—Jesus follower, homeschool mom, educator, and a woman who has experienced the healing work of God firsthand. Like many mothers, my journey with Jesus did not begin from a perfect place. It began with God gently meeting me in the middle of my story and restoring what was broken. Now I’m raising my own children while learning, day by day, to trust God with the sacred responsibility of discipling their hearts. Each week we talk about the healing work God does in a mother’s heart, the simple Deuteronomy 6:6–9 rhythms that keep Scripture at the center of family life, and how to raise children who don’t just know about Jesus but learn to seek Him first and trust what God’s Word says about Him—so their faith remains steady as they grow into adulthood. This podcast is not about perfect parenting. It is about faithful discipleship in everyday life, trusting that God is at work in you and in your children. If you long to raise kids whose faith is deeply rooted in Christ—while walking closely with God in your own motherhood—you are in the right place. Website https://groundedmindslearning.com Instagram @grounded.kids.resilient.faith Facebook Grounded Kids Resilient Faith

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