License to Parent with Trace Embry

Transported to Treatment

Today we explore the process of what it looks like to transport a child to a treatment program. It takes building trust with the child. It comes with fear, and that's where we must work with parents to alleviate the fear, give them as much information as we can so they can process what to do, how to do it, and how to move forward.

What is a SafePassage

A parent's decision to send their child to a residential program, or a wilderness program to seek treatment is one of the most difficult decisions they are faced with. How parents get their child to the physical location to get them help can be a challenge. Sometimes the child is not willing to go, or the parents can't bare to "drop them off." This is where a trusted transport company comes into play like SafePassage Global.

Holly Hunter is the founder of SafePassage Global, and a private investigator for more than 20 years.  She holds certifications in crisis management intervention and has been a Christian life coach. Holly is also a first responder, and a certified mental health coach. In her spare time she enjoys writing, singing and taking pictures.

Episode Highlights:

What is SafePassage Global?

Is it safe to use a transport service to get my child into a program?

What percentage of kids are transported to a program by their parents?

When should a parent transport a child instead of taking them themselves?

What should a parent look for in a transport service?

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Exploring Residential Care

Throughout the 18-year journey of parenting, conflicts between parents and children are inevitable. However, when these conflicts intensify during the teenage years, leading to constant battles, what steps should parents take? What happens when the strategies to control a rebellious teenager no longer work, putting the household and its members at risk? When all ideas seem exhausted in maintaining a safe and peaceful home, there are alternatives available, guided by professionals specializing in assisting families in such situations.

Discussing Residential Care with Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter has been transporting troubled teens to therapeutic schools and programs across the country through Safe Passage Global which she founded. Holly has been a private investigator for more than 20 years, holds certifications in crisis manager intervention, and has been a Christian life coach. Holly is a certified mental health coach, first responder, and much much more. Holly is good at what she does and cares deeply about people. When Holly has some downtime you can find her singing, taking photos, or writing books.

Episode Highlights:

Awareness about the existence of long-term treatment programs for parents.

The emotional struggles parents face when seeking external support.

Holly's perspective on residential care and its significance.

Guidance on choosing residential care through specific language or phrases.

The importance of avoiding blame in such situations and focusing on solutions instead.

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Ask Trace

Ever wished for a chance to glean wisdom from an expert specializing in troubled teens? I ask your questions to Trace Embry, a leading authority in working with challenging teens. Periodically, we engage Trace Embry in discussing parenting difficulties, drawing from his vast experience as the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. This institution has successfully redirected numerous teens on a negative path towards a positive future. Trace's expertise lies in understanding teenagers and facilitating their growth. Gain insights into handling issues like bullying, discernment, and more.

Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry

Trace Embry is the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came to Christ after becoming parents and learned a lot through that process as well as in their leadership roles at Shepherd’s Hill. Trace is also the author of “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill: An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions” which accounts for the full journey of how Trace and Beth came to where they are now.

Episode Highlights:

What is the primary challenge faced by parents today?

Is a family akin to a democracy, or is it different?

Despite having certain advantages, why might a child remain unhappy?

What is our fundamental nature as individuals?

Why is it crucial for parents to encourage their children to undertake tasks they may not want to do?

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Christmas Stress

Our thoughts can easily lean more toward sentiments, traditions, or even festivities, but Christmas is definitely a time for emotions - often mixed emotions.

Discussing Emotional Stress during Christmas with Bob Lepine

Bob Lepine is the long-time co-host of Family Life Today. You can also hear him on Truth For Life. Bob is a pastor, author, and serves various other ministries. Bob and his wife have five children, and ten grandchildren. Today we’re talking with him about his book, “The Four Emotions of Christmas.”

Episode Highlights:

Why is Christmas such an emotional time? For both Christians and non-Christians?

What are the “four” emotions of Christmas?

How can Christmastime be a good time to engage people in spiritual conversation?

Why studying our emotions around Christmas can help us examine what’s really going on in our souls.

Is there possibly a spiritual issue creating stress during the Christmas season?

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Ask Trace

Delve into issues concerning bullying, discernment, and the starvation experienced by children—though not related to hunger. Reach out to [email protected] to seek solutions to your parenting challenges.

Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry

Trace Embry is the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came to Christ after becoming parents and learned a lot through that process as well as in their leadership roles at Shepherd’s Hill. Trace is also the author of “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill: An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions” which accounts for the full journey of how Trace and Beth came to where they are now.

Episode Highlights:

What are the unmet needs of our children?

What is the emerging role of science in parenting?

How can we begin providing our children with what they truly require?

Who else plays a role in shaping our children's upbringing?

What steps can a previously lenient parent take to initiate changes?

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Ask Trace

In today's societal landscape parents are faced with tough decisions. Raising their children in a manner that aligns with their faith often requires a denial of certain activities that their peers might enjoy. During our co-host, Michelle Hill's own childhood this meant not being allowed to go to movie theaters, a source of disagreement within her household. Navigating cultural norms and effective parenting can lead to some tough questions.

Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry

Trace Embry is the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came to Christ after becoming parents and learned a lot through that process as well as in their leadership roles at Shepherd’s Hill. Trace is also the author of “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill: An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions” which accounts for the full journey of how Trace and Beth came to where they are now.

Episode Highlights:

Trace sheds light on the most misguided statement any parent might make.

The importance of parental guidance: "If you don’t train your children, who will?"

Identifying the "right ways" to effectively raise children, as highlighted by Trace.

An exploration of whether God truly holds sway within American households.

The potential outcomes when parenting adheres strictly to prevailing cultural norms.

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Five Lies

Perhaps we need to look to our society for answers.

Discussing Our Society with Rosaria Butterfield

Rosaria Butterfield is a pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, author, and speaker. She is a former tenured professor of English and Women’s Studies at Syracuse University. Rosaria converted to Christ in 1999 in what she describes as a ‘train wreck.’ Today we are discussing her book, Five Lies Of Our Anti-Christian Age.

Episode Highlights:

Why can society be considered another parent to our kids?

When and why did American society begin turning away from a biblical worldview?

What is the definition of culture?

How does unfettered access to social media and digital outlets affect our kids?

What are the five lies that our society promotes?

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Raising the Unshakable

When raising kids, it’s important that parents raise them to be unshakeable. But what exactly does that mean? Today, we are continuing our discussion with author Lauren Gaines about instilling an unshakable spirit into our kids and teens, and what that looks like.

Discussing Resilience with Lauren Gaines.

Lauren is an author, speaker, teacher, and mother. She is the creator of Inspired Motherhood, an online community for moms, and author of Unshakeable Kids. Today, Lauren is a busy mom of three, and her unique approach to parenthood can be credited to her masters degree in school psychology.

Episode Highlights:

Is there a void of ‘grit’ in today’s kids?

Why is it important to not be too gentle when raising kids in today’s society?

How can parents create a loving bond without constantly pacifying their kids?

Can discipline be an act of love?

Are parents prioritizing the right things?

Is society pressuring women to do too much?

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Building Strong Marriages

It has been commonly understood that stronger marriages have always helped to produce healthier and more well-adjusted children. There are many studies on this topic. Today we will talk with Bob Lepine about his most recent book, “Build A Stronger Marriage”.

Discussing Marriage with Bob Lepine

Bob Lepine is best known to radio and podcast listeners as the long-time co-host of Family Life Today. Now you can hear him on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Bob is a pastor and he serves in various other ministries. In his spare time, he writes books. Bob and his wife Mary Ann live in Little Rock, Arkansas. They have five children and 10 grandchildren.

Episode Highlights:

What sense does a strong marriage give to the children?

What fundamental, when addressed, helps secure marriages?

What has happened to marriage in America?

First and foremost- what kind of relationship is marriage?

In what way is marriage emblematic of the godhead?

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Raising Conservative Kids

Throughout history, parents in every country around the globe have been given the right to exercise final authority over their own children. This includes how they raise their kids. Teaching them things like values, religion, and worldview along with reading, writing, and arithmetic. However, these days political correctness, the “woke” police, public schools, the media, government, and more appear to have teamed up to create something on par with Hitler's Youth. Today we will be talking with Stacy Manning, co-author of “Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City”. This book will help you preserve your right to be the final authority over your own children.

Discussing Woke Culture with Stacy Manning

Stacy Manning is senior Editor for the organization Them Before Us which advocates children over adult desires and helps to give children a voice. Stacy is a stay-at-home suburban mom, author, and a side hustle professional. She and her husband have over 20 years of experience raising their 3 children behind enemy lines in a suburb just outside of Seattle. When Stacy does not have her hands in another writer's work she is barefoot in the kitchen making her husband a sandwich.

Episode Highlights:

When did the slippery slope start?

What does it mean to be “woke”?

What does Trace say about systemic racism?

What tool do the “woke” use to dismantle society?

What two questions do conservative kids need to be able to answer so they can defend their worldview?

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