It's not about having the right child. It's about being the right parent. If this is true, what are some practical things we can begin to apply to our life to be the best parent?   In today's episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, speaker, and author, is talking about the importance of rest and the seven types of rest.  Listen in, and you will discover: *how your rest benefits your child *the 7 types of rest *how to implement rest into your life   To connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith">FB</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith/">IG</a> Website: <a href="https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/">Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith</a> Books: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves   Connect with Melinda Patrick:  melinda@melindapatrick.org

It's not about having the right child. It's about being the right parent. If this is true, what are some practical things we can begin to apply to our life to be the best parent? In today's episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, speaker, and author, is talking about the importance of rest and the seven types of rest. Listen in, and you will discover: *how your rest benefits your child *the 7 types of rest *how to implement rest into your life To connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith: FB IG Website: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Books: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves Connect with Melinda Patrick: melinda@melindapatrick.org

It's not about having the right child. It's about being the right parent. If this is true, what are some practical things we can begin to apply to our life to be the best parent?&nbsp;&nbsp; In today's episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, speaker, and author, is talking about the importance of rest and the seven types of rest.&nbsp; Listen in, and you will discover: *how your rest benefits your child *the 7 types of rest *how to implement rest into&nbsp;your life &nbsp; To connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith" rel="noopener noreferrer">FB</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith/" rel="noopener noreferrer">IG</a> Website: <a href="https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith</a> Books: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves &nbsp; Connect with Melinda Patrick:&nbsp; melinda@melindapatrick.org

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity {Eps 31}

You never expected this moment—your child has embraced an LGBTQ identity, and suddenly, your world feels uncertain. You love your child deeply, but now you're faced with hard questions:

How do I hold onto my faith while loving my child unconditionally?

What does grace and truth look like in this new reality?

Am I alone in this?

At The Bridge Between Us Podcast, we understand the heartbreak, confusion, and desire to do this well. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

Each week, we invite you into honest conversations with others who have walked this path—parents, counselors, pastors, and individuals who have found freedom in Christ after leaving an LGBTQ identity. Together, we explore how to stay rooted in biblical truth while building a bridge of love, connection, and hope with your child.

You want to love your child well without compromising your convictions. We’ll help you find the way forward.

This podcast is for Christian parents, family members, pastors, and counselors who are seeking clarity, support, and Christ-centered wisdom in a complicated cultural moment.

There is a path through this—and it’s one you don’t have to walk alone.

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You never expected this moment—your child has embraced an LGBTQ identity, and suddenly, your world feels uncertain. You love your child deeply, but now you're faced with hard questions: How do I hold onto my faith while loving my child unconditionally? What does grace and truth look like in this new reality? Am I alone in this? At The Bridge Between Us Podcast, we understand the heartbreak, confusion, and desire to do this well. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Each week, we invite you into honest conversations with others who have walked this path—parents, counselors, pastors, and individuals who have found freedom in Christ after leaving an LGBTQ identity. Together, we explore how to stay rooted in biblical truth while building a bridge of love, connection, and hope with your child. You want to love your child well without compromising your convictions. We’ll help you find the way forward. This podcast is for Christian parents, family members, pastors, and counselors who are seeking clarity, support, and Christ-centered wisdom in a complicated cultural moment. There is a path through this—and it’s one you don’t have to walk alone.

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