Raising Daniel's: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy

Cherie Linford

Welcome to Raising Daniels: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy. This podcast is for Christian parents who want to break generational patterns, heal from the past, deepen their relationship with God, and become the person He created them to be. Together we'll explore faith, identity in Christ, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, personal growth, and biblical truth. Because when God transforms us, we don't just change our own lives—we change the legacy we leave behind.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 74: When Trauma, Fear & Hurt Keep You Stuck | Let Jesus Heal What Shapes Your Reactions

    What happens when yesterday's pain starts influencing today's reactions? Trauma and difficult experiences can shape how we respond to people, conflict, rejection, uncertainty and even God. But our wounds don't have to become our identity. In this episode, we explore the connection between hurt, coping patterns, emotional reactions and Christian spiritual growth—and why bringing our pain honestly to Jesus can become part of our healing and transformation. Listen in, reflect, and invite the Holy Spirit to show you what He is healing — and what He is calling you to end. 📌 Resources available - Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. 🌿 Find everything in one place at https://www.whoseyouare.com  Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free "The 5-Minute Peace Reset " here: 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1484332/199044175164868062/share 📖 Join the waitlist for the Whose You Are Parenting Pathway — a 12-week, Christ-centred journey helping anxious, wounded parents move from fear-based reactions to peaceful, courageous parenting at home. 👉 https://www.whoseyouare.com  📚 Continue the healing journey with the Rewire Your Mind ebook series — The Anxious Brain, Breaking Trauma Cycles, Forgiveness as Medicine, Renewing Your Mind, Healing Wounded Inner Child, Safe in His Hands, and Rooted and Unshaken. Available now at https://www.whoseyouare.com  👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/ 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast 🎙 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a Faith Legacy Coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child's health or behavior.

  2. Oct 7

    EPISODE 73 — Is Your Mindset Keeping You Stuck? Renewing Your Mind as a Christian

    Sometimes the biggest barrier to spiritual growth isn't a lack of faith—it's an unwillingness to question the way we've learned to think. In this episode, we explore black-and-white thinking, defensiveness, fear and spiritual rigidity, and how Romans 12:2 calls Christians to allow God to renew their minds. You don't have to abandon biblical truth to become more open-minded. You can become more curious, teachable and willing to ask, “What might I be missing?” Listen in, reflect, and invite the Holy Spirit to show you what He is healing — and what He is calling you to end. 📌 Resources available - Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. 🌿 Find everything in one place at https://www.whoseyouare.com  Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free "The 5-Minute Peace Reset " here: 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1484332/199044175164868062/share 📖 Join the waitlist for the Whose You Are Parenting Pathway — a 12-week, Christ-centred journey helping anxious, wounded parents move from fear-based reactions to peaceful, courageous parenting at home. 👉 https://www.whoseyouare.com  📚 Continue the healing journey with the Rewire Your Mind ebook series — The Anxious Brain, Breaking Trauma Cycles, Forgiveness as Medicine, Renewing Your Mind, Healing Wounded Inner Child, Safe in His Hands, and Rooted and Unshaken. Available now at https://www.whoseyouare.com  👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/ 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast 🎙 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a Faith Legacy Coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child's health or behavior.

  3. Sep 30

    Episode 72 : Are You Growing Spiritually—or Just Going to Church?

    Are you actually growing spiritually—or have you become comfortable simply going to church? It’s possible to attend church, listen to sermons, read the Bible, and even consider yourself a strong Christian, while still staying stuck in the same patterns, reactions, fears, and ways of thinking. In this episode of Raising Daniels: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy, we’re taking an honest look at what spiritual growth really looks like. Spiritual growth isn’t about being perfect or knowing everything. It’s about allowing God to transform us from the inside out—to become more like Jesus in the way we think, respond, love, forgive, handle pressure, and live our everyday lives. We’ll talk about: • The difference between going to church and actually growing in your walk with God• Why knowing Scripture isn’t always the same as allowing Scripture to change us• How Romans 12:2 challenges us to let God transform the way we think• Why being teachable and willing to examine ourselves is part of spiritual maturity• How our unresolved wounds and coping patterns can affect our relationships and parenting• Why real growth often requires us to become uncomfortable and honest with ourselves• How our spiritual growth can influence the legacy we leave for our children And here’s the question I want you to sit with: Am I simply learning about God—or am I allowing Him to change me? Because our children don’t just learn from what we tell them about faith. They also learn from the way we live it. If you’re ready to grow deeper, become more aware of your patterns, and allow God to work in the places that still need healing, this conversation is for you. 📖 Scripture: Romans 12:2 (NLT) If this episode speaks to something you’re currently walking through, I’d love to hear from you. Like, comment, subscribe or follow, and let me know what stood out to you. Listen in, reflect, and invite the Holy Spirit to show you what He is healing — and what He is calling you to end. 📌 Resources available - Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. 🌿 Find everything in one place at www.whoseyouare.com Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free "The 5-Minute Peace Reset " here: 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1484332/199044175164868062/share 📖 Join the waitlist for the Whose You Are Parenting Pathway — a 12-week, Christ-centred journey helping anxious, wounded parents move from fear-based reactions to peaceful, courageous parenting at home. 👉 www.whoseyouare.com 📚 Continue the healing journey with the Rewire Your Mind ebook series — The Anxious Brain, Breaking Trauma Cycles, Forgiveness as Medicine, Renewing Your Mind, Healing Wounded Inner Child, Safe in His Hands, and Rooted and Unshaken. Available now at www.whoseyouare.com 👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/ 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast 🎙 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a Faith Legacy Coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child's health or behavior.

  4. Sep 23

    Episode 71: When Work Takes Everything and Your Family Gets What's Left

    When Work Takes Everything and Your Family Gets What’s Left | Christian Parents, Burnout & Finding Peace \You walk through the front door after work… and you have nothing left. You're exhausted. Irritable. Mentally somewhere else. Your patience is gone, and the people you love most are getting whatever is left of you. But what if the problem isn't that you don't love your family enough? What if you've been living under so much pressure that your capacity is depleted? In this episode of Raising Daniels: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy, we talk about the impact of unrealistic workplace expectations, difficult bosses and constant pressure on Christian parents—and what happens when work keeps us stuck in a high-alert, high-stress state. We'll explore: • How chronic workplace pressure can affect the way we show up at home • Why exhaustion can make ordinary parenting challenges feel overwhelming • The difference between responsibility and trying to control everything • Why rest and recovery aren't signs of laziness • How to create a transition between work and home • What Scripture teaches us about work, rest and trusting God • How to start making practical plans for a healthier future • What our children learn by watching how we handle workplace pressure We'll also talk about a difficult but important question: If nothing changed about your work situation for another year, what would you need to change about the way you live so your family doesn't continue receiving only what's left of you? This isn't about making impulsive decisions. It's about wisdom. Making plans. Creating margin. Protecting your family. And trusting God with the steps. 📖 Biblical references include Matthew 11:28-30, Colossians 3:23, Luke 5:16 and Proverbs 16:9. You don't have to build a bigger life. Maybe God is inviting you to build a simpler, healthier and more peaceful one. Listen in, reflect, and invite the Holy Spirit to show you what He is healing — and what He is calling you to end. 📌 Resources available - Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. 🌿 Find everything in one place at www.whoseyouare.com Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free "The 5-Minute Peace Reset " here: 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1484332/199044175164868062/share 📖 Join the waitlist for the Whose You Are Parenting Pathway — a 12-week, Christ-centred journey helping anxious, wounded parents move from fear-based reactions to peaceful, courageous parenting at home. 👉 www.whoseyouare.com 📚 Continue the healing journey with the Rewire Your Mind ebook series — The Anxious Brain, Breaking Trauma Cycles, Forgiveness as Medicine, Renewing Your Mind, Healing Wounded Inner Child, Safe in His Hands, and Rooted and Unshaken. Available now at www.whoseyouare.com 👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/ 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast 🎙 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a Faith Legacy Coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child's health or behavior.

  5. Sep 16

    Episode 70: Praying for Difficult People Without Abandoning Yourself

    When You Feel Trapped: Praying for Difficult People Without Losing Yourself | Christian Parents & Difficult Bosses “Pray for your enemies.” Sounds simple… until the difficult person is your boss. What happens when you feel trapped in a workplace you can't simply walk away from? When you're constantly dealing with unrealistic expectations, criticism, control or pressure—and you're struggling to pray for the very person making your life difficult? In this episode of Raising Daniels: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy, we explore how Christian parents can stay focused on God when they feel powerless, suppressed or frustrated at work. We'll talk about: • What it actually means to pray for difficult people• Why praying for someone doesn't mean approving of their behaviour• The difference between forgiveness, trust and healthy boundaries• How bitterness at work can follow us home• What our children learn from watching us deal with difficult authority• Why trusting God doesn't mean becoming passive• How to ask God for wisdom about whether to stay, speak, set boundaries or make a plan to leave• How to begin creating a simpler, more peaceful and joyful life• Why making a plan and trusting God can happen at the same time We'll look at biblical wisdom from Romans 12:14, 1 Peter 5:7, James 1:5, Matthew 6:33 and Proverbs 3:5-6. Most importantly, we'll ask: What kind of legacy are we creating when our children watch us navigate difficult circumstances? Your current workplace may be part of your story. It doesn't have to become your identity. And it doesn't have to become your children's inheritance. You can pray. You can plan. You can set wise boundaries. You can make changes. And you can trust God with the steps you cannot yet see. 🎧 Listen in, reflect, and invite the Holy Spirit to show you what He is healing — and what He is calling you to end. 📌 Resources available -  Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free “Stop the Spiral” guide here: 👉  https://whose-you-are-christian-co-l82rug.subscribepage.io 👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/  🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast  🎙 Listen on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a certified Christian anxiety coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child’s health or behavior.

  6. Sep 9

    Episode 69: Breaking the "Good Christian Parent" Performance Trap

    Do you ever feel like you're trying to be the perfect Christian parent? The pressure to always get it right can leave you exhausted, discouraged, and disconnected from God's grace. In this episode, we uncover the performance trap, explore what Scripture says about identity and acceptance, and learn how to parent from grace instead of striving. You'll learn: Why performance-based parenting leads to burnout What Martha and Mary teach us about presence How grace changes your parenting Three practical ways to let go of perfection Why God values faithfulness over flawless performance Reflection Question: If you truly believed God delighted in you today, what pressure could you finally let go of? 🎧 Listen in, reflect, and invite the Holy Spirit to show you what He is healing — and what He is calling you to end. 📌 Resources available -  Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free “Stop the Spiral” guide here: 👉  https://whose-you-are-christian-co-l82rug.subscribepage.io 👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/  🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast  🎙 Listen on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a certified Christian anxiety coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child’s health or behavior.

  7. Sep 2

    Episode 68: Trusting God When You're Trying to Do Better

    Trusting God When You’re Trying to Do Better | Grace, Growth & Christian Parenting You genuinely want to do better. You want to be more patient. You want to respond differently. You want to trust God more. You want to become the kind of Christian parent your children can feel safe with. But then you mess up again. And suddenly you're asking, “Why am I still struggling with this?” In this episode of Raising Daniels: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy, we're talking about what it really looks like to grow as a Christian parent without getting trapped in perfectionism, guilt and shame. We'll explore: • Why Christian growth isn't about becoming a perfect parent• The difference between conviction and shame• How to recognise progress even when you're still struggling• Why trusting God and doing the practical work belong together• How to take the “next right step” instead of trying to fix everything at once• What Philippians 1:6 says about God's continued work in us• How Proverbs 3:5-6 helps us trust God when we don't know what comes next• A simple five-minute reflection you can use at the end of your day Your mistakes aren't proof that you're failing. They can become opportunities to learn, repair, grow and try again. Grace doesn't mean staying stuck. And growth doesn't require perfection. If you're trying to follow God, heal old patterns and become a healthier parent, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now—and remember: do your part, trust God with His part. 📌 Resources available -  Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free “Stop the Spiral” guide here: 👉  https://whose-you-are-christian-co-l82rug.subscribepage.io 👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/  🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast  🎙 Listen on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a certified Christian anxiety coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child’s health or behavior.

  8. Aug 26

    Episode 67: Christian Parenting: Break the Cycle of Triggers & Old Patterns | You’re Not Your Default Setting

    In this episode of Raising Daniels: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy, we explore our emotional “default settings” and how old patterns can show up in the way we parent. We'll talk about: • Why we often react differently when we're stressed or triggered • How childhood patterns can influence our parenting responses • The difference between awareness and shame • How to identify your own default response • How to pause before reacting • Why repairing with your child matters • How Romans 12:2, James 1:19 and Proverbs 24:16 encourage us as we grow • Practical steps for becoming more intentional in the way we respond You don't need to become a perfect parent. You need to become a growing parent. Your default setting may explain some of your reactions—but it doesn't have to determine your future. 🎧 Listen now and start noticing the patterns God may be inviting you to heal. Subscribe/follow Raising Daniels for more conversations about Christian parenting, emotional healing, courage, faith and generational legacy. 📌 Resources available -  Free guides, mini series, coaching program, our private community and more are linked below. Feeling overwhelmed or reactive and not sure how to reset? Download your free “Stop the Spiral” guide here: 👉  https://whose-you-are-christian-co-l82rug.subscribepage.io 👥 Join the Facebook Community - Private Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AD2Dqwq3J/  🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-daniels-courage-in-a-fearful-world/id1838902663 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingDanielsPodcast  🎙 Listen on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/2QdBR2OwNvPwLGutqwuFmH?si=fa2UQ2WCTO6vdcVXu7dzWg Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am a certified Christian anxiety coach, not a licensed therapist or medical provider. If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional well-being, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. All opinions shared on this podcast are based on biblical principles, coaching experience, and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to use discernment and prayer when applying the information shared. Always consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns regarding your child’s health or behavior.

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Welcome to Raising Daniels: Healing Parents, Building Courage, Leaving Legacy. This podcast is for Christian parents who want to break generational patterns, heal from the past, deepen their relationship with God, and become the person He created them to be. Together we'll explore faith, identity in Christ, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, personal growth, and biblical truth. Because when God transforms us, we don't just change our own lives—we change the legacy we leave behind.