As a Christian Mom, what is my role when my adult child cuts me off (goes no-contact)? It is to wait. To tell them your door is always open. To express your love. And to be quiet and let them go and wait. This is a waiting stage where there's nothing you can do to change your child. So what do you do? You change yourself. And in doing so you find joy, peace, and strength through a deeper walk with Jesus.

MaritWelker.com has a free five-day challenge for a limited time. A Biblically based and neuroscience-informed program to help you restore your peace and strengthen your heart.

As an estranged parent, what am I supposed to do with my child when they are talking of leaving or have come back once? The answer is found in Luke 15 in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

In this episode, we hear guest, Peter Young's story of marrying into a cult unknowingly and the nightmare that followed. Peter tells of the impact this has on his marriage, his children, and on the ongoing relationship with his oldest child. He tells us in this episode what could have prevented some of these problems, and how God was with Him in getting out. His faith is inspiring and it's an moving story.



In this episode I also talk about my course and Five-day challenge. I invite you to join me for this limited time opportunity. Five-days of daily one-on-one calls to work toward repairing your self-esteem and help you return to your identity as a daughter of God, not only in your mind, but in your heart. Find me at http://MaritWelker.com along with free downloads and information about my 90 course and coaching.

Marit Welker welcomes guest Stephanie Jordan as they discuss the difficulties in parent-child estrangement and grief. We also talk about healthy boundaries versus fake ones, and patterns in the influences that are causing children to reject their parents. We talk about what Christ teaches and how to find joy and stay connected, even when it's hard. Enjoy the extra time in this engaging and energetic conversation!

In this episode of Still Here. for estranged mothers, I sit down with Stephanie Sherwood, author, businesswoman, Christian, and (formerly) estranged mother. We dig into what happens when our children become adults and the roles shift beneath us, and letting go so they can live their own lives. We talk about the Prodigal Son's father, what he did, what he didn't do, and what we can learn from both.

But the thread running through this whole conversation is identity. Anchoring ourselves in Christ when everything else feels shaken. Because when your child cuts you off, it doesn't just break your heart. It breaks open who you believe you are.

I know because I've lived both sides. I rejected my parent. Then my child cut me off. Both relationships were restored. That's why I built a framework to help Christian mothers find their footing, rebuild from the inside out, and prepare for the reunion they're praying for.

No one else teaching in this space has been on both sides, understanding you and your child, and speaking directly to Christian mothers.

Right now, I'm offering a free five-day challenge: five one-on-one calls with me, 30 minutes each, focused on repairing and rebuilding your identity. If you're ready to stop surviving and start moving forward, go to MaritWelker.com to sign up.

You can find Stephanie and her book The Legacy Reset here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Sherwood/author/B0FWNDLW5C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1775974068&sr=1-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0f42f0c4-9e9d-4692-8de2-66f7dac5f405

And learn about and connect to her business page, The Tapestry Network, here: https://thetapestrynetwork.com/

Jennifer Taylor is our guest today on the Still Here for Estranged Christian Moms podcast with host Marit Welker. Jennifer shares her experience being estranged from her parents, her children, and how her practice as a Therapist first introduced her to adult child estrangement. She is a trauma and grief specialist as well as a somatic experiencing practitioner.

More importantly, Jennifer is a woman of profound faith and she shares her witness as she talks about her journey through estrangement.
Jennifer is also founder of Ezekial Effect Ministries, where she is a watchtower over Israel.

https://www.ezekieleffectministries.com/

For those interested in the free five day Still Here challenge, We have limited spots for Christian moms, looking to work on their identity after an adult child cut them off. Go to MaritWelker.com to learn more and apply.

Thanks for joining us today!

Some women survive. Branden did more.

The ultimate rejection. Foster care. Divorce. Separation from her child. Overcoming. Six beautiful kids. A past she doesn't hide and a faith she doesn't apologize for.

In this 49-minute conversation, author and podcaster, Branden LaNette, tells her story with the kind of honesty that stops you mid-listen. She shares what helped, what she learned, and you'll quickly see the amazing woman she has become through all of it. She has walked through things that would silence most people. She came out fierce in strength and gentle in heart. Throughout this conversation you will hear her love for God and her commitment to being His servant.

Jesus is not a footnote in Branden's story. He is the whole reason she is still standing. This episode is not about having it together. It is about what happens when you bring what is broken to God and refuse to let it define you. 

She has podcasts of her own, and you will want to listen and subscribe.

For my audience, that means you are seen. You are heard. And your story may be broken or tarnished, but with God and the decision to act, it can be beautiful! If you want help getting to a beautiful life after being rejected by an adult child, reach out to  https://MaritWelker.com. She works with estranged Christian mothers to help them understand their child, regain their confidence, and find hope, strength, peace, and joy through a deeper walk with Christ, four transformations and embracing your God-given purpose. 

Find Branden on https://brandenlanette.com/ where you can find her Podcasts, her books, her blog, and more. On social media she's most active here: 

https://www.facebook.com/branden.lanette/
Her books are available here:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Branden-LaNette/author/B07YLVTV4H?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=f735c7f0-2151-4d71-bb49-9d2de7b57a23