Episode Summary

Parenting begins with connection. In this episode, we talk about helping our kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles.  

In this episode, Lisa and Cheree talk about helping kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles. You’ll learn practical strategies to protect connection, disengage from conflict, and stay grounded when your child isn’t.

We explore the tension of stepping back instead of stepping in: When we rescue our kids from struggle, we rob them of growth—and send the message that they aren’t capable. Can we be okay when our kids are not okay?

We also talk about the role of self-care—running an errand alone, taking a night away, building community with other moms—and why deciding your family values ahead of time (screen time, sports, family rhythms) keeps culture from making those decisions for you.

Books Links:

Habits of the Household

Gift of Failure

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the difference between parenting from a place of rules, fear, punishment, and outward conformity versus parenting from a place of love, heart connection, and internal responsibility. Fear may teach self-preservation, but love builds transformation. When we move from control on the outside to connection on the inside, we begin parenting heart to heart. That looks different at every age—understanding our kids’ needs, their love languages, and the power of bonding and healthy attachment, making sure both their physical and emotional needs are met. Our goal is to reflect the Father’s heart—to love our children the way He loves us—becoming a safe place they can run to, especially when they’ve messed up. When kids know nothing can separate them from our love, they begin to care how their choices affect the relationship. We’ll also talk about how our own upbringing and our view of God shape the way we parent, and how giving children age-appropriate choices teaches them they are powerful and responsible—while still guiding them in understanding obedience and authority. 

Lisa and Cheree are back in the studio after a long holiday break! Join in as they catch you up on what God has been speaking to their hearts and the exciting things unfolding in this new season.

In this episode, they dive into what it truly means to live in authentic community and grow in spiritual maturity in our walk with the Lord. They explore the powerful shift from simply gaining head knowledge to experiencing life-changing heart transformation—and how that kind of growth impacts our parenting, our relationships, and the way we show up for one another.

Tune in for an encouraging and honest conversation about faith, community, and becoming more like Christ together.

Empowered Parenting registration link

In this episode, we dive into the promise of Isaiah 43:19: “Behold, I will do a new thing.”
Lisa and Cheree share what they’ve been sensing and hearing from the Lord in this season, opening up about the ways God speaks to them and how they personally process the journey of being led into new things.

Together, they explore how to recognize internal resistance, release expectations and old mindsets that keep us stuck, and what it truly looks like to loosen our grip and hold our lives with an open hand.

Join us as we unpack how God clearly leads us into new seasons—and discover practical ways to posture your heart to recognize, receive, and respond to the new thing He’s doing.

In this heartfelt episode, we explore what it means to recognize, process, and heal from unprocessed emotions. Lisa shares her personal journey of how God gently led her through the process of dealing with buried emotions from her childhood — and how that experience brought lasting healing and freedom. We’ll also talk about what healthy emotional processing looks like in partnership with the Lord and how you can invite Him into your own emotional healing journey.

In this episode, we dive deep into the subject of remaining in God's grace through the moments when our faith in God is tested. Rather than running from pain, we’re called to lean into the grace God offers, allowing Him to refine and strengthen us. This is where true growth happens — where spiritual muscles are built, character is developed, and our walk with the Lord is deeply rooted.

This is an honest conversation about perseverance, purpose, and the power of responding rightly to the refining seasons God allows. Because He doesn’t just want us to scrape by — He wants us firmly established and living life to the fullest in Christ.

Who we surround ourselves with has the power to influence our faith — not just in theory, but in how we live it out daily. In this episode, we unpack what it means to see grace modeled in community, to be stretched in our thoughts, beliefs, and lifestyle, and to grow through trust.

We ask: What does it really mean to be equipped as a believer? How do we continue to pour out without running dry — and where do Sabbath rest and hardship fit into that journey?

We explore three key areas of trust:
— Trusting in God’s grace
— Trusting that His grace will meet us as we step out
— Trusting the grace God has given others — even when it feels vulnerable

If you’ve ever sensed a unique grace on your life and wondered what it looks like to develop and walk it out intentionally, this conversation is for you.

Have you ever faced overwhelming spiritual, emotional, or mental battles—or felt stuck when you needed a breakthrough? You’re not alone. In those moments, praying in tongues can be a powerful lifeline. When we don’t know how to pray, we can trust the Holy Spirit to intercede through us, praying in alignment with God’s will—even when it bypasses our own understanding.

In this episode, we dive into the nature of faith—not as a passive belief, but as an active, ongoing process. Faith is a lifestyle of listening to God with intention, staying attentive to His voice, and responding with obedience. It’s about consistently aligning our lives with His direction.

We also unpack a critical tension in today’s spiritual landscape: when grace is watered down, it often leads to shallow faith—faith shaped more by culture and emotion than by truth. But true spiritual growth comes from holding grace and truth together. Grace invites us into God’s presence; truth calls us to take responsibility. It requires humility, repentance, and a willingness to be transformed. Join the podcast conversation as we discuss the topic of growing in grace.

Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

Book Study link HERE

 In this episode, we unpack the life-changing truth that the gifts and manifestations of the Spirit are accessible to all believers, not through merit, but by grace.

We’ll explore how being filled with the Holy Spirit positions us to receive and walk in divine grace, why a lack of faith can restrict its flow, and how remembering God’s faithfulness builds the boldness we need to move forward. As faith grows, so does our capacity to receive more grace—even when times get tough.

What does it look like to actually live this out in your daily life? Join us as we ask the hard questions and step deeper into the supernatural walk of faith.

Resources:

Book Resource Great Grace

Join a life group study of Great Grace at Newport Church

In this episode, Pastor Matt shares a practical story that brings the grace of God into real, everyday life. Grace isn't just for spiritual moments—it’s a constant, empowering force like being plugged into a never-ending power source. It doesn’t remove us from life’s challenges, but meets us in them—sometimes as strength, sometimes as provision, or even just an encouraging word. Unlike the fairy-tale rescue we often imagine, grace empowers us to walk through difficulty, not escape it. Without this active grace, the Christian life can easily become a burden of duty and striving, instead of a life marked by joy and fruitfulness.. Faith is not just belief—it’s a place we live from. Join us as we dive deep into what it means to live empowered by grace every single day.

Resources:

Book Resource: Great Grace book

Newport Church life group information