Welcome to another episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends! Today we are joined by an old friend, Laura Freeman, LMFT, from Mandeville, LA. Today's conversation involves the grit and grace it takes to navigate boundaries with parents and adult children around GRANDPARENTING!

Check out some free downloads below as well as some e-courses.

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The 5 Warning Signs of Unhealed Trauma

Learn how trauma can show up in hidden ways—and what to do about it.

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🎓 E-COURSE:

5 Keys to Healing from Trauma

A step-by-step guide to understanding your story, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with God and others.

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Here is a FREE lesson on the Science of Falling in Love--

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🎓 E-COURSE:

If you are interested in Pepper's e-course Marriage 101, click the link below.

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Genesis 3:14 through chapter 4. Consequences of the Fall, Cain and Abel.

Today, we are joined by Aron Strong, a licensed marriage and family therapist from Murfreesboro, TN--founder of Pathways (in Middle TN), inRelationship, and co-teacher/facilitator of Created for Connection, a bi-annual couples experience in Brentwood, TN

We take on the topic of parenting and specifically, the "restrictive vs. permissive" parent. Rarely are two parents at the same place on this spectrum. As it turns out, this is a STRENGTH in your relationship rather than a weakness!

Links to Aron's work:

For couples: https://inrelationship.us

For counseling: https://www.findyourpathway.com

Adam and Eve had it all. Food, plenty of pets. And then....

Charles Campbell teaches on Genesis 3, The Fall.

What do you do when an adult child cuts ties—and what does that feel like for a parent? In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, host Dr. Pepper Pratt welcomes Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of The Rules of Estrangement. With over 40 years of clinical experience and personal insight, Dr. Coleman helps parents navigate the emotional minefield of estrangement.

In this episode, Part 1, we explore:

Common reasons adult children withdraw—including cultural, generational, and psychological dynamics.

How to understand your child’s perspective and reframe feelings of shame or guilt

In Part 2, we explore:

Practical, compassionate steps toward reconciliation—or toward finding peace if that’s no longer possible.

How to parent with love and maturity even when the relationship feels broken.

Learn more about Dr. Coleman:

Visit his website for workshops, coaching, and resources: drjoshuacoleman.com

Get his wise and hopeful book, The Rules of Estrangement, wherever books are sold:https:

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Welcome to the teaching series in Genesis. Pepper takes on the Sabbath, the theme of trees, the intimacy of the creation of man, the building of woman and how the stage is set for the Fall.

What do you do when an adult child cuts ties—and what does that feel like for a parent? In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, host Dr. Pepper Pratt welcomes Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of The Rules of Estrangement. With over 40 years of clinical experience and personal insight, Dr. Coleman helps parents navigate the emotional minefield of estrangement.

In this episode, Part 1, we explore:

Common reasons adult children withdraw—including cultural, generational, and psychological dynamics.

How to understand your child’s perspective and reframe feelings of shame or guilt

In Part 2, we explore:

Practical, compassionate steps toward reconciliation—or toward finding peace if that’s no longer possible.

How to parent with love and maturity even when the relationship feels broken.

Learn more about Dr. Coleman:

Visit his website for workshops, coaching, and resources: drjoshuacoleman.com

Get his wise and hopeful book, The Rules of Estrangement, wherever books are sold:https:

//www.amazon.com/Rules-Estrangement-Adult-Children-Conflict/dp/0593136888/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZRAT9PR84K48&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m9E_qfjSui-VGl_D219PI5m5SDNwtuy8VDBUiTJRSshQsv_UlIuGVQmeuqjKXwyFgG2UPydlLXx6XvbfWaVg_DYit5MXixVG-PFgMigO4ZXU0sJDq8zXtMxFRbaoqQsITMVPXqZPdJpSS_PiVRoWm0DjCI0rX4FGKjlL6YP5o4HKlgwk9y_baS62zvqP31kvtRvTWsfq4tsjohVhBUrUxiA-R2-LaHf_xjd-O08vi4c.s6r5i3ZLC1viZnTDFKEAep1Iphxjf0eWebH9Zkm78CU&dib_tag=se&keywords=rules+of+estrangement+joshua+coleman&qid=1755957443&sprefix=rules+of+es%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

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Welcome in! This is the 5th and final message in a series at Highland Park Baptist Church in Jackson, TN called FRESH STARTS.

In this message, Pepper Pratt explores the meaning of the "favor of God". What does it mean to have blessings? To be blessed? To whom is the "favor of God" available?

Join us in Luke 4:18 as we worship.

Week 1: Genesis 1 of Men of Fellowship Wednesday Morning Bible study. We kick off the new Bible study year. Anyone is welome to listen. Men from anywhere in the area are welcome to attend 6:15 am for breakfast and 6:30 for teaching until 7:30 am each Wednesday. You are not required to attend Fellowship Bible Church. We meet in the Barn at Fellowship on the corner of Pleasant Plains and McClellan in Jackson, TN.

How do you know if it’s time for couples therapy? In this episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, Will and I unpack the signs that your marriage may need more than podcasts, books, or casual conversations—we’re talking about when to seek professional help.

Together, we’ll explore:

✅ The difference between normal conflict and destructive patterns

✅ How to recognize when communication has broken down

✅ When listening to podcasts and reading books isn’t enough

✅ The difference between weekly counseling, 8-week intensives, and 3-day marriage intensives

✅ Why waiting too long often makes things harder to repair

Marriage doesn’t have to wait until it’s on the brink of collapse to get help. Just like a medical checkup can catch health issues early, knowing the signs in your relationship can prevent deeper pain and restore hope.

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Free Resource: Grab my mini-course Falling in Love—The Science here →

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💍Ready for more? Explore my Marriage 101 course or learn about our 3-day intensives at The Pratt Clinic → https://theprattclinic.com/couples-therapy/