Welcome, listeners, to this episode of "Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children," hosted by Laine Lawson Craft and featuring special guest Kathy Cunningham. Episode Title: Mom Guilt or Godly Conviction? How to Know the Difference and Let Grace Lead

Resources & Links

• Laine Lawson Craft's Website & Free Resources: Lainelawsoncraft.com Download the first 10 days of her book Warfare: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child for free and access more resources!
• Kathy Cunningham's Website & Courses: kathycunningham.org Use code GRACE10 for 10% off the Uncovered Grace course. Join the Grace Restored membership with code RESTORE10 for 10% off your monthly fee.
• Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL): palgroup.org
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About Our Guest: Kathy Cunningham

Kathy Cunningham is a coach, speaker, and the founder of resources dedicated to parents of adult and prodigal children. Drawing from deeply personal experiences and her journey through generational healing, Kathy helps moms and dads replace guilt and shame with faith-driven wisdom. Creator of the "Uncovered Grace" course and the "Grace Restored" membership, Kathy also facilitates PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) groups in Tampa with her husband—empowering parents with practical tools and heartfelt support.

Key Talking Points

• Conviction vs. Guilt: Learn to recognize the gentle guidance of conviction versus the heavy, paralyzing nature of guilt.
• Silencing the Inner Critic: Faith-based, actionable steps to identify and reframe negative self-talk in motherhood.
• Unhealed Childhood Trauma: How old wounds influence today's parenting and how to break free.
• Identity in Christ: Building a foundation in Christ to shield against guilt and shame.
• Modeling Grace: Teaching children a better path by living out and modeling grace.
• Healing Tools and Resources: Practical spiritual tools, scripture, prayer, support groups, and healing-focused courses.

Time Stamps

• 00:00 – Podcast and episode introduction
• 01:28 – Struggles with mom guilt
• 02:14 – Conviction vs guilt: What's the difference?
• 03:34 – How guilt distorts; the power of conviction to help
• 04:18 – Silencing the inner critic and reframing beliefs
• 06:35 – Conviction examples for mothers
• 07:31 – Childhood trauma's impact on parenting
• 10:45 – Recognizing when to get help
• 10:58 – Identity in Christ and healing from guilt
• 12:41 – Breaking generational patterns and modeling grace
• 14:55 – Real transformation in Kathy's family
• 16:00 – Spiritual tools: scripture, prayer, and support
• 17:36 – Kathy's resources and support community
• 21:22 – Support for parents with addicted children (PAL)
• 22:28 – Final encouragement and next steps

Conclusion

This heartfelt episode with Laine Lawson Craft and Kathy Cunningham is packed with hope, clarity, and real tools for overcoming mom guilt. Through biblical insight, lived stories, and healing resources, discover how to let grace—not guilt—lead the way in your family. Subscribe for more uplifting episodes, and don't forget to check out all the resources shared!

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