Welcome to "Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children"

Hosted by Laine Lawson Craft with Special Guest Tammy Kennington

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned

• Tammy Kennington's Substack — Connect, read Tammy's writing, and request prayer
• Laine Lawson Craft's website — Free resources, "Warfare Parenting" book, and the 10-Day Parent's Battle Plan

👤 Guest Bio: Tammy Kennington

Tammy Kennington is a dedicated mental health and life coach, author, and advocate for families walking through trauma and crisis. Drawing from both her professional expertise and profound personal experience, Tammy uplifts parents struggling with their child's mental health with compassionate, faith-fueled support. After navigating her own son's battle with trauma, depression, and addiction, she now writes and blogs at Substack, offering hope, practical strategies, and prayer. Tammy's story is one of resilience, faith, and the unwavering belief in God's ability to restore and heal even the most shattered families.

🔑 Key Talking Points

• The Crisis Call: Tammy's life-changing midnight phone call about her son contacting the suicide hotline
• Recognizing the Signs: Early indicators of trauma and depression in teens
• Parental Guilt & Faith Struggles: Tammy's battle with self-blame and spiritual anger
• The Science of Trauma: How trauma affects the adolescent brain and behavior
• Immediate Steps: The difficult decision to seek hospital care and subsequent recovery interventions
• Community & Church Support: The power of community and faith in fostering healing
• Practical Boundaries: Implementing a family "contract" for accountability and support
• Caring for the Whole Family: Maintaining marriage, nurturing siblings, and self-care for parents
• Battling Lies with Truth: Overcoming shame and false beliefs through scripture and reframing
• Encouragement for Parents: Hope-filled, faith-driven guidance for moms in crisis

⏱️Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction & Setting the Stage 01:32 - Meet Tammy Kennington 02:00 - The Night Everything Changed: The Crisis Call 03:22 - Hotline Protocol & Support 04:13 - Early Signs of Trauma in Tammy's Son 05:38 - Guilt, Blame, and Faith Under Fire 06:49 - The Impact of Trauma on the Brain 08:30 - Faith Breakdown and Restoration 09:42 - Tough Parenting Decisions & Hospitalization 11:13 - Community and Church Support 12:19 - The Family Contract: Setting Boundaries 14:08 - Caring for Siblings and Marriage 16:08 - Self-care and Counseling for Parents 18:03 - Confronting Lies and Embracing Truth 19:50 - Encouragement for Moms in Crisis 21:57 - How to Find and Connect with Tammy 22:38 - Final Words & Faith for Struggling Parents 23:55 - Resources and Closing

🔚 Conclusion

Tammy Kennington's powerful story is a beacon of hope for families facing their darkest seasons. Whatever heartbreak or battle you're in, remember: you are not alone. With faith, practical tools, and support, healing is possible. Keep praying, keep fighting—God is not done with your story.

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