Let's be honest: holidays are the greatest revealers of problems in a family. For many of us, we would rather skip them and wake up on January 2. But what if there was a way to survive and thrive during the holiday? Listen in as Melinda shares 8 tips on how to survive the season. Previous episodes that are mentioned: <a href= "https://melindapatrick.org/2023/07/22/andrew-rodriguez-we-are-talking-boundaries-defining-compassion-and-unpacking-why-it-is-impossible-to-show-compassion-if-we-arent-also-sharing-truth-eps-33/"> Boundaries and True Compassion - Eps33</a> <a href= "https://melindapatrick.org/2022/11/17/eps-11-how-to-live-a-life-that-points-others-to-jesus/"> Go Low - Eps 11</a> <a href= "https://melindapatrick.org/2022/11/07/eps-9-the-loudest-roar-living-in-the-unshakable-victory-of-christ-with-judy-dunagan/"> The Loudest Roar - Eps 9</a> Connect with Melinda: <a href= "mailto:melinda@melindapatrick.org">melinda@melindapatrick.org</a>

Let's be honest: holidays are the greatest revealers of problems in a family. For many of us, we would rather skip them and wake up on January 2. But what if there was a way to survive and thrive during the holiday? Listen in as Melinda shares 8 tips on how to survive the season. Previous episodes that are mentioned: Boundaries and True Compassion - Eps33 Go Low - Eps 11 The Loudest Roar - Eps 9 Connect with Melinda: melinda@melindapatrick.org

Let's be honest: holidays are the greatest revealers of problems in a family. For many of us, we would rather skip them and wake up on January 2. But what if there was a way to survive and thrive during the holiday? Listen in as Melinda shares 8 tips on how to survive the season. Previous episodes that are mentioned: <a href="https://melindapatrick.org/2023/07/22/andrew-rodriguez-we-are-talking-boundaries-defining-compassion-and-unpacking-why-it-is-impossible-to-show-compassion-if-we-arent-also-sharing-truth-eps-33/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Boundaries and True Compassion - Eps33</a> <a href="https://melindapatrick.org/2022/11/17/eps-11-how-to-live-a-life-that-points-others-to-jesus/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Go Low - Eps 11</a> <a href="https://melindapatrick.org/2022/11/07/eps-9-the-loudest-roar-living-in-the-unshakable-victory-of-christ-with-judy-dunagan/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Loudest Roar - Eps 9</a> Connect with Melinda: <a href="mailto:melinda@melindapatrick.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">melinda@melindapatrick.org</a>

Ways To Thrive This Holiday Season When Skipping Isn't An Option {Eps 42}

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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